The Perfect Topper

Cooler temps usually means time for layers and bundling up. Outfits are hidden behind coats and jackets, but that doesn't have to mean you need to be covered and boring. One great way to add sparkle to your outerwear is with a fabulous scarf, or my favorite, a hat. Some people are hat people (raises hand over here) and some people (like my best friend) wouldn't put one on even if it was five below freezing your butt off cold. Don't be afraid of give them a try because there are so many fabulous styles to choose from out there.

Let's take a look:

Is That An Animal On Your Head?

Spirithoods Night Owl Hood, $129, available here

Albertus Swanepoel for Target, $19.99, available here

(So soft, but sadly went back to the store because I don't think I can pull off a Russian looking hat)

I Want to Feel Like J. Lo Today

Rag & Bone Robinson, $150, available here

Eugenia Kim Dominique, $165, available here

Keeping It Simple, But Fun

Stitched Scarlet Cloche, $58, available here

Luxe Rachel Zoe Stretch Knit Crochet Beret, $29.50, available here

Off To Chop Wood

AEO Fuzzy EarFlap Hat, $39.50, available here

Apt. 9 Textured Faux-Fur Trapper Hat, $34, available here

It's Not Complete Without Some Leopard

Albertus Swanepoel: J. Crew (left), available here and Target (right), available here

(I bought the Target version and am loving it!! Pic to come soon)

Gap Leopard Beanie, $19.95, available here

Are you a hat person? How do you add flair to your outerwear?

Outfit of the Day- Leaving on a Jet Plane

And it's back to the real world!! I've spent the last few days sailing the high seas on a cruise to the Bahamas. I've had my fill of food, activities and sunshine. I'll miss that hammock on the beach, but I couldn't stay there forever. Sigh...

Today's outfit is actually what I wore heading down on the plane. Nothing creates more of a headache than trying to figure out what to wear on an airplane. You want to be comfortable on the cold plane and off at whatever hot destination. I figured my best bet was to keep it simple, bring my jacket, and definitely wear flats with some footies because if the floors in the airport are anything like the Red Roof Inn I stayed in overnight, then you do not want your bare feet to touch them at all. Valuable lesson learned, don't ever forget your socks for the hotel!!!

Outfit Details:

Black lace tank- Hanky Panky

Gray tank- James Perse

Ripped jeans- I "Heart" Ronson (available here from JCPenney)

Black quilted flats- Scoop NYC

Hat- Eugenia Kim for Target (something similar available here)

Outfit of the Day- Target Blues

I was all set to wear my new sunglasses when I realized that maybe it was time to get my eyebrows done and that it wasn't going to happen when there was rain pouring outside (big frowny face on that). So I had to headed off to my Oprah-mandated activity (bra fitting; I am not a member of the church of Oprah, but that is something every woman should do) with an umbrella and added something extra with one of my favorite hats.
I was able to enjoy a bit of shopping time at Anthropologie (I wanted to try on everything in the store) and popped into J Crew where I was thoroughly disappointed. It was a sea of dark colors and tees. I swear there was not a graphic print or bright color to be found (except for one pair of shorts). What's up with that?

Outfit Details:

Blue v-neck tee- Target

Crop denim leggings- Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

Tan boat shoes- Target

Hat- Eugenia Kim for Target

Blue studded bracelet- Hollywood Intuition for Target

Digital watch- Forever 21

Gold necklace- Kitson L.A. outlet

Bow ring- Forever 21

P.S. The pictures were taken in the evening when the rain disappeared, of course.