Winter Outfit Inspiration: Cozy Poncho

I almost made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday without buying anything...until I somehow stumbled upon a coat and this poncho on Modcloth...and well, I lost my will power. But I'm so happy I did, because I absolutely love this Cabin Fervor Poncho! And it's gotten quite a few compliments too. It's like wearing a nice, cozy blanket everywhere you go. Especially with a nice cozy cable knit sweater underneath, it was perfect for a chilly afternoon.

Blanket scarves, capes, and ponchos are definitely the name of my style game this season! Have you tried any of these styles yet? They're part of my super easy winter uniform: cape/poncho/blanket, plus sweater, jeans and ankle boots. 

Poncho - Modcloth | Sweater - Dex (thrifted via Salvation Army) | Necklace - Nobis & Grey | Jean - Urban Planet | Boots - Jules & James (via Zellers)

Happy Styling! xo

~ Britta

Thrifty Thursday

There have been some really cool finds in both Value Village and Salvation Army lately!

This is the perfect equestrian jacket. It's been beautifully designed, with gorgeous double breasted buttons, back detailing, and a beautiful colour of plaid. Can't wait to style this with some riding boots and beige pants. 

Store: Value Village

Brand: Bianca Nygard

Store Section: Jackets

What I Paid: $19.99

What it Costs New: ~ 100

Ugly Christmas sweaters have become not-so-ugly in the last couple years! Check out this cute festive one from Old Navy..it even has sequins!

Store: Salvation Army

Brand: Old Navy

Store Section: Sweaters

What I Paid: $5.99

What it Costs New: ~ $30

You've already seen this faux fur cape here on my Look of the Week post! I wish it would snow here so I could wear it with a long maxi dress with white snowflakes all around!

Store: Value Village

Brand: Sears

Store Section: Leathers & Furs (this section apparently contains faux furs too!)

What I Paid: $39.99

What it Costs New: ?

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta

Look of the Week: Faux Fur Cape

If you're looking for statement pieces (and I'm not just referring to jewelry here), the thrift store is your new best friend. I love finding items like this faux fur cape; you can take them and build a whole outfit around them.

I find that if you have something very voluminous on top, like this cape, it's best to counter that with something formfitting on the bottom, that accentuates your waist/hips. It's great to look cozy, but without some strategy, that can quickly turn into frumpy, so make sure you balance out your outfit! It's also why I've started tucking my sweater in what might seem like a weird way. I think it looks a bit more interesting than having the sweater cut straight across your hips.

To finish off the look, I'm wearing what I consider to be my favourite statement necklace of all time, the Stellar Necklace from Nobis & Grey. I seriously can't find anything it doesn't go with!

Outfit: Cape - Sears | Skirt - Topshop (similar) | Sweater - Banana Republic (similar) | Necklace - Nobis & Grey (see discount code below!!!) | Heels -  Aldo (thrifted, see red-sole DIY here)

Beauty: Lashes - SLMissGlam Beauty | Lipstick - L'Oreal Colour Riche in British Red (350) | Lise Watier Feline Eyeliner

Happy Styling! xo

~Britta