My Favorite Chunky Sweater Gone Twirling.

Let's talk about Christmas Sweaters.  The statement sweater kind.  Not the ugly sweater kind.  Although you can drink eggnog in either.  Or champagne.  Or coffee.

I am smitten with this sweater.  It's soft and cozy.  It has awesome long cuffs on the sleeves.  It's just a little bit undone and it laces up with velvet ribbon.  It's easy to wear - would be perfect with jeans and boots.  Just perfect.  What's not to love?

But what I want to share is the dressier side.  I love a great sweater with a statement skirt.  Sequin, velvet, pleather, lace, full or pencil...  Because it's not the holidays without tulle, I brought out this old girl.

And twirled through an alley.  Just for the record, I'd do this anyways, even if I wasn't taking photos.

I love mixing a fancier statement skirt with this chunky sweater, it's a happy mixup.  Like breakfast and lunch making brunch.  Plus it gives more mileage to the pieces I already have in my closet.  Introducing two long lost friends right?

When pairing a chunky sweater and statement skirt - just try it.  I do like the mullet tucking of the sweater to keep the volume under control - full skirt and full sweater can be a lot.  And I like a ladylike heel.  But really do whatcha like kid.  Ooh ooooh.  (can you name that tune?)

Then because this cold winter day was gloriously sunny and this sweater is warm and cozy - all I needed to add was a fur scarf.  Ready set go.  Isn't this scarf amazing?  

sweater - Gypsy 05 c/o.  find here on sale, also at QAD.

tulle skirt - oldie but goodie!  similar.

ring, earrings and scarf - Queen Anne Frame  Come visit!

Still working out the bangs situation.  Thanks for your patience.  *eye roll emoji*  Or pretending to care.   *wink wink*   Honestly though!

Time for bed.

Happy Friday.

best,
Kirsty

Ps - a few of my favorite statement skirts.  That velvet ruffle one, ugh!!  And it's 35% off with code Friday. 

3 Cheers for an Expandable Waistline

Let's talk about what never to do on Turkey day...Never ever wear a belt on Thanksgiving, or skinny jeans while we're at it.  Why make yourself aware of the amount amazing wonderful memory filled nostalgic calories you are consuming.

Enter the Tulle Skirt.

Consider this your alternative to buffet pants or sweatpants.  You can look like you care and are committed to the presentation of this Holiday without sacrificing what it's really about - eating and comfort.

Not sure tulle is your thing?  I get it.  It's a lot of fabric.  Sheer wonderful the stuff fairytales are made of fabric.  Clearly I have only boys.  But Seriously, tulle is having some major sticking power.

Think of a tulle skirt just as a full skirt, forget the tulle part.  Expect that you may find yourself unexpectedly twirling.  And be prepared, you will most definitely receive compliments on your style.

Turtleneck - Press Clothing, Queen Anne Dispatch.  Similar here

skirt - Queen Anne Dispatch.  old, similar here.

bracelets (guitar strings) - Queen Anne Dispatch (call, they will ship!)

 bracelet (beaded) - 31 Bits
ring - Gorjana c/o.  find here

shoes - Faryl Robin c/o.  on sale at Anthropologie.

necklace - Lucia K. Jewelry

And if I can't convince you that this is perfect for your Thanksgiving Feast, at the very least consider it for upcoming holiday soirees.  Please look here for further inspiration.  I want all of them.

And consider a full skirt for Thursday.  Get a little girly already.

What is your favorite food on the Thanksgiving table?  Please share.

Photos by Angie.  Tomorrow - how to prep for the online sale madness, so please check back.  Hold me to it!

xo,
Kirsty

where's my tiara {what i wore}

How to keep your two little princes from running into the street or photo bombing your shoot - give them props.  Funny, these are rarely used for actual lighting purposes.  Have you ever seen two cuter assistants?  I'm slightly biased.

Jenn challenged me a few weeks ago to pull out the tulle skirt and style it yet again, it has made a few appearances here, here, also here.  So how to change it up?  I thought this Wildfox pink polka dot sweatshirt was perfect, and bonus is its crazy soft and pajama level comfortable, and on sale.  This outfit feels very girly to me but with a little bit of an edge thanks to my Sam Edelman lace up heels I snatched up from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, they're just awesome.  

sweatshirt - Wildfox, Nordstrom

tulle skirt - oldie from Queen Anne Dispatch

shoes - Sam Edelman, Nordstrom

earrings - Lucia K. Jewelry Tag

necklace - Lucia K. Jewelry Maybelle {one of the original LKJ styles!}

tulle skirts are not just for toddlers or ballerinas, promise!  

photos by Angie.  Linking up with Pleated Poppy for what i weds.

what do you think?  leave a comment!

happy wednesday.

best,

kirsty

a tale of tulle part two

here's a little bit more of my tulle adventure.  I actually picked up my son from preschool in this outfit.  the little girls eyes lit up when they saw my tutu.  it was so fun if not a little much for the task.  

t-shirt - old

jacket - H&M

skirt - O2 Collection, Queen Anne Dispatch

shoes - Joyfolie {on sale, do it!}

earrings - Lucia K. Jewelry Tag

necklaces - Lucia K. Jewelry Francine and Faye

happy thursday.

best,

kirsty

a tale of tulle {what i wore}

inspired by some of my favorite bloggers that have been rocking the tulle skirt, like her and her. I couldn't resist.  I love tulle.  I was a little unsure what I would wear with it but once I started playing dress up, the outfits were endless.  expect a few more to come.  

I think every girl no matter her age, needs a tutu.  and these earrings, milky turquoise chrysophase  beveled in sterling silver.  a match made in heaven.  expect the earrings very soon on Lucia K.

denim shirt - Trouve {from this clothing swap}

skirt - O2 Collection, Queen Anne Dispatch

sandals - Frye {old but sorta like these on sale}

sunglasses - Marc by Marc Jacobs

earrings - coming soon to Lucia K...

linking up with pleated poppy for what i wore wednesday.

happy wednesday.

best,

kirsty