WINTER GET AWAY: WHAT TO WEAR

When on vacation, I spend the majority of my time on the beach.  Either lounging in the sun or swimming in the ocean.  For this reason, my suitcase is usually filled with an assortment of bathing suits and cover ups.  Pom poms, beads, sequins, and lace, I love a well embellished tunic or caftan.  Here are a few to add to your winter getaway bag.  

Viceroy Beaded Linen Short Coverup by Florabella 

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/florabella

Topaz Cream Silk Caftan by Sauvage Swimwear http://www.sauvagewear.com

Embroidered Neck Drop Poncho by Ondade Mar https://ondademar.com

Theodora Top by Trina Turk http://www.trinaturk.com

Onda Silk Caftan by Anthropologie http://www.anthropologie.com

Ravena Caftan by Tory Burch http://www.toryburch.com
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WINTER GET AWAY: ESCAPE THE SNOW

In keeping with my theme of escaping the dreary days of winter, I spent some time looking through photographs of my trips to the British Virgin Islands, Florida, the Turks & Caicos and other travels through Europe.  It is sometimes  hard to forget that there are palm trees and sunny warm beaches, when we have seven foot tall snowbanks outside our doors.  I feel like the end is no where in sight, with more snow in the forecast for every day this week.  In order to provide myself with a quick mental escape, I find sunny images of palm trees and beaches, and searches for new dresses and coverups to be helpful.  So I thought I would share some of this sunny positive inspiration this week. 

Last February my mum and I spent about a week in the Turks & Caicos with our friends.  There was something about the cool-aid blue water, long white beaches, fresh local cuisine, friendly locals, and inspiring resort decor that made me fall in love with Grace Bay.  In addition to spending every day on the beach, I managed to find time to photograph close ups of color, texture, and pattern, as well as overall shots.  Here are a few of my favorites.  

 

 

 

Hang in there, only thirty eight days until spring! 

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WINTER WHITE: ATTIRE

Whoever said you can not wear white jeans after Labor Day was missing out.  The inconic Coco Chanel was a strong advocate for white, and I find myself following suit.  In the past, I was pressured to store my white jeans during the wintertime.  Weeks before Memorial Day, I once had someone comment on how I was breaking the "rule."  But these days I am finding that I do not care what other people think of what I wear.  I wear what I want, because I am the one wearing it.  Fashion is a personal expression and there should be no silly rules.  If it works, it works.    

While packing for a recent trip to Mexico, I pulled out my favorite white toothpick jeans. After returning home, I was unpacking and storing my summertime attire away.  I decided to keep these jeans out.  I started pairing them with chunky light gray or tan sweaters.  Brown belts, boots or tan suede pumps, and light cashmere wraps.  I also added a long off white cashmere overcoat to my winter white outfits.  I have found this light monochromatic palette to be uplifting and inspiring during the long winter days.   This time of year everyone walks around in head to toe black (believe me I love a good black on black outfit, but it gets a bit depressing after a while.)  If you are feeling the winter blues kick in, I suggest adding a bit of white to your outfit today.  But, just be careful of brushing up against salty cars and dirty snowbanks!  

Here is some winter white fashion inspiration.

  

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WINTER WHITE: ALL ABOUT THE BRASS

These days, brass seems to be showing up everywhere.  I am usually one to go for the classic kitchen with white and polished nickel hardware.  But I recently found myself falling for a different look.  As seen at various new Boston restaurants and cafes; shiny brass with crisp white woodwork and classic marble is making an impact. And slowly becoming a new favorite of mine. 

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WINTER WHITE: PAINT

At any time of the year, I find a white room to be extremely uplifting.  Even on a cold and  dreary day, it feels light and refreshing.  However, there is a difference between an alienating stark white and a welcoming warm white.  In order to get this look, I suggest the following paints.  

WINTER WHITE

After a snow filled week, I find myself dreaming of winter whites.  Creamy white palettes for sophisticated interiors, and chunky white knits for snow days by the fire.  Maybe I am craving white because I end up wearing so much black  this time of year.  Or perhaps I am holding on to a taste of summer, that I received during a recent trip to Mexico.  I guess the incredible amount of snow in my little Boston neighborhood could also be an influence.  Overall, I am done with the dark and dreary, and all about refreshing winter whites.  
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