Ootd orange is the new black

I admit that I have some favorite color combinations. Most of my wardrobe is black. I've got black pants, black sweaters, black shoes, purses...you get the idea. Once in a while I add a pop of color. 

One of my favorite colors to add is orange. I think it's because it's so outside of my comfort zone, I try to wear it regularly. This is my orange is the new black outfit, although my husband calls it my pumpkin. Either way, I like it.

The black pants are from Dress Barn, the turtleneck is from CJ Banks and the sweater is from JC Penny. Not shown, 9 West ankle boots and matching orange socks from Target. My chunky orange necklace is from a store in NJ that I bought years ago.

Rich Girl

For over a decade, I lived in the bastion of Ivy League preppiness in Princeton, NJ. 

Actually, it really wasn't the students who perpetuated that myth as much as the adults who lived in the community year round. Despite my punk rock musical tastes, I actually like more classic clothes. It wasn't always the case, but the older I get, the less trendy I am. 

One of my favorite stores since my late 20's has been Talbots. I always felt instantly elegant once I walked through the red doors on Nassau St. 

While I've never been a lady who lunches, I did (and still do) have to look good. I like clothes that are machine washable, timeless and can mix and match. My local talbots in Sioux Falls recently closed, and imp not going to lie-I shed a few tears. 

My recent beat the polar vortex outfit is from there. 

The Little Man is in the sign language group at school and we're performing at a local church.

 It was brutally cold out, but that doesn't mean I've got to look bad. This outfit-case in point.  

I have a pair of camel side zip trousers, along with a brown turtleneck and a really awesome sweater with embroidered flowers. I love the fact that all three pieces work we'll together, as well as separates. The statement necklace is from Target, and I've got on a great pair of Etienne Aigner shoe-booties. Warm and stylish. Keeping that Princeton vibe alive!

Jumble, Jumble

Up until now, I've managed to avoid the chevron trend. It's not that I don't like chevron (because I do), its just that I try not to be trendy. I'm not being contrary or mean, it's just I don't look good in most trendy outfits. 

I found the perfect chevron maxi that didn't make me look, we'll, maxi. I picked up this dress when we were in Salt Lake City last month. 

It's colorful, summery and fun. 

Plus it matches a favorite necklace too.

And my new mint green bobby pins (from my Birchbox) match too. 

Perfect dressing for a heat wave.