Winterize Your Wardrobe… Without a Heavy Coat

Style Note: great layers will winterize your look in minutes.

cape c/o  // leather top {sold out; LOVE this} // leggings //  bag // gloves // necklaces here & similar here // booties via

Easy does it when it comes to winter dressing in so Cal. It’s chilly enough to pull on layers, but generally still warm enough that you don’t always need a coat.

I don’t know about you, but when winter hits, I want to winterize my wardrobe even if the lovely so Cal weather isn’t quite cooperating.

So then, if you’re wondering how to winterize your look without wearing a coat, it’s really quite easy. It’s all about choosing great layers and fun pieces.

The cape is a fantastic piece, and though it’s a bit warmer than pulling on a sweater, I wouldn’t say it’s a full-blown coat! And I paired mine with a short sleeve top to keep the layering simple and not overly warm when the temps are only in the low 50s.

Leather {faux} is another great piece: chic AND warm. Here, I’m sporting leather x2… great faux leather leggings and gloves. And the gloves double as sleeves since I opted for a short sleeve top.

I do love me a great dress or skirt as well and you shouldn’t have to hide them away until spring, so you can easily add layers with those too… tights are the perfect winterizing piece!

My top 6 pieces to winterize a look are:
cape- sophisticate your look or go casual chic with this hot item! It’s perfect over a long sleeve blouse to really dress up your wardrobe or paired with a long sleeve tee or turtle neck to keep it cas.

faux fur: vest or stole- A stole especially can be worn alone over a pullover or added to a lighter coat or sweater for warmth and added interest to a look.

sleeveless sweater- a superb layering piece without bulk. Layers well under another vest or light coat/sweater. I love a sleeveless turtle neck!

chunky knit- perfect alone with a great pair of jeans.
leather- whether it be pants, a jacket, or gloves, stay chic and warm! And you can opt for faux or vegan.

blanket scarf- easily accessorizes and winterizes any outfit

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Wednesday Wish List + a Styling Program

sunnies // blue&white dress // fur snood // sweatshirt // fur vest // trench vest // slip-on sneaker

The weather has been fluctuating drastically in my neck of the woods, so I’ve been wearing a lot of my summer pieces lately. I know! I’ve been sticking to transitional pieces… I’m having fun taking my shorter dresses and turning them into shirts, mixing scarves with shorts, pairing brighter skirts with darker tops; just mixing-and-matching pieces that would be considered seasonal and re-creating the looks with touches of the fall.

That brings me to my next styling program!
Ladies, and now gentlemen,  I’ve got another styling series coming up that you won’t want to miss!

My last style program contained a coveted list of fall essentials AND where to purchase those pieces, and a style board complete with styled outfits over the course of 3 weeks. Well, I’ve decided to do it again… with winter wardrobe essentials and LOTS OF TRANSITIONAL PIECES because if you live in a climate like mine, you’re lucky if the weather is cooperating enough to actually wear real winter clothing.

 I’m also including the men! The men’s program will be slightly different, so I’ll do a separate post about it. I’m keeping it low key, quick, and functional, so come find out what key pieces you’ll want in your closet.
For the ladies,  the great thing is that you can build on your fall pieces from the fall styling program {remember, transitional style is my thang!}. Yes, you will get an entirely new list, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away your fall wardrobe. Though some pieces are considered seasonal, even they can be versatile. I’ll show you how by re-working some of the pieces, and you’ll be building your wardrobe that will take you from season to season. 

So, come along on a style journey with me!

Edit: The program will begin November 30th {with your essentials shopping list arriving to your email on the 23rd… just in time for black Friday! Pre-registration will be open November 15th. I usually begin seasonal style programs 2 weeks into a season so that women from all over the globe can participate. Waiting gives everyone the best chance that the weather will cooperate so the outfits will work! However, I’ve decided to start early because many of you take advantage of black Friday deals, and also would like holiday style inspiration. AND the best thing is that even if you’ve already done your shopping, you will likely have the pieces, or can even work your pieces into the style board to create a unique look! And because I’m not just focusing on winter, but pieces that will transition from season to season, this will work for everyone!

To be the first to know when registration opens, fill out the form below…

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