Winter Brights

Winter Brights by elbonner featuring ski sweaters

It has been unseasonably warm the past few weeks and it's keeping winter from literally sucking any joy or moisture out of me (suck it, winter!) and it's wonderful. My only qualm (ONLY) is that I can't wear any chunky sweaters. Chunky sweaters are a godsend during the holiday season. They give you the room to disguise all of those break room gift basket binges that we all do. Everyone does it, don't act like you're above me! I'm loving all these bright, geometric-print sweaters and cardigans. They're fun and keep you from having to wear a bunch of layer to keep warm. A coworker and I vented about our hatred of layers because all they do is ride up over your love-handles and remind you of how out of shape you are. So go for one layer instead of lots of bunched up tanks and long-sleeves. Ain't nobody got time for that!

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BB Dakota
Mara Hoffman
Quiksilver
J. Crew
Topshop
Mango

Urban Gaucho

Urban Gaucho by elbonner featuring zip bags

If I'm going to have to wear winter clothes, then they're going to have to remind me of the beach and summertime  somehow. I think Southwestern prints are very beachy, but also great for the winter. They liven up the grey-white deadness and make life worth living. I call this look "urban gaucho" because that's what it looks like, a gaucho with a keen eye for fashion and mixing prints. So get yourself some funky prints and ride off into the Argentinian sunset drinking yerba mate! Ole!

Sweater- Jens Pirate Booty
T-shirt- Quiksilver
Jeans- Quiksilver
Bag- Carryall
Hat-RVCA
Bracelet-Jens Pirate Booty
Boots- Minnetonka