Style epiphanies notwithstanding, some days are just about surviving the polar vortex. Yes I know our pathetic 6F temps are making you northerners roll your eyes, but considering we didn't even get a truly hard freeze the past couple of winters, these temps are really difficult for this part of the country. Not to get all serious, but many kids here don't even have winter coats, much less hats and gloves and all the other necessities.
Anyway, all I truly cared about today was staying warm. My burgendy trousers are my heaviest weight and loosest fitting pants, which means they can be worn with polypro long johns, so I started there. Added this very heavy ribbed black turtle neck appropriated from the husband (over a layering T) and black buckle boots. I didn't want to put a silk scarf anywhere near my grody needs to be washed hair, so I wanted a piece of jewelry to go with the trousers and break up all that boobage. Decided on this faceted carnelian pendant set in sterling silver, that I bought in Albuquerque several years ago. Since the shape is square it took me awhile to find earrings to harmonize - I finally went with my prayer wheel earrings. Finally, in attempt to pull in a wee bit more Asian influence, I added this awesome hair ornament carved from water buffalo horn. It's difficult to see, but it's a dragon - the stick is going through its mouth.
I wasn't thrilled with this when I left the house, but I actually like the pics better than I thought I would. If nothing else, I look warm, right?
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