Smarten Up

Outfit Details: Dress: Zara, Coat: Vintage similar (here), Tights: M&S, Purse: Salvatore Ferragamo similar (here), Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo similar on sale (here)

I have been home in the States for about five days now, and I have LOVED every single minute of it thus far. It feels great to be home, to be shopping at a reasonable price again, and to be around my family and friends. There is always something to do and someone to see in the DMV! I am praying January comes slowly, so I can bask in being home for the moment. I am going to be doing some cake tasting today and tomorrow, I'll be sure instagram the process, and doing some more shopping for the holidays.

I took these photos last week in London, while I was Christmas Shopping, and the weather was ridiculously cold. I have had this coat for almost 7 years. I bought it while I was at Howard but never wore it because I thought it was 'too much' now it is very me. It keeps me warm and there is no need for heavy layering. I am not sure how much I bought this coat for, but being that I bought it back in 2005 or so, I am sure it was close to nothing. This coat is a perfect way to instantly Smarten Up an outfit effortlessly. I hope you're having a blessed week thus far!