I'm an instinctive remixer; even outfits that I really love I almost never repeat. I don't know why (well, other than my extensive clothing collection, whose numbers mean I rotate frequently to eventually wear everything), but it's struck me as increasingly silly not to repeat my 'star' ensembles. So I've been consciously trying to repeat on occasion; this is the 3rd time I've worn this combination since October (I know the regular repeaters are laughing at the idea of a once monthly repeat as impressive)! And each time I've very much enjoyed it. (The outerwear has changed along with the weather.)

It's a very easy outfit: navy blue cords (they're not quite as dark as these photos are showing) that are loose enough to be comfy, although they're obviously still skinnies, and a cashmere pullover that I altered last year (adding collars & elbow patches) to make more flattering on me. I've realised I really like statement sweaters in the fall & winter, as they do the styling for me! I'm also a big fan of corduroy, along with every other soft fabric out there. I seem to be reaching less frequently for my skinnies in general lately, except for the corduroy ones (I also have a grey pair), that are still happily in full use. I'll admit I've probably changed up the brooches, but at least I'm repeating the main pieces.

For my walk, I wanted a longer coat to keep my bum & thighs warm (since cotton skinnies aren't that insulating, even when they are corduroy), but the cashmere pullover & wool accessories I added let me slouch around with the coat open and be comfortable until the very end of my walk, after sunset, when it got much chillier. I'm beginning to think this is the least flattering of my wool coats, but I'm not willing to let it go just yet. The shorter sleeves are proving oddly practical with mittens, as they make it easy to pull the mittens on & off without trying to stuff mitten cuff under coat sleeve. Thoughts on the coat?

Oh! I almost forgot; I think this is the first time I've shown my Bean Boots on the forum. I bought them right after my move (in September), as I was thrilled to see them available in a solid navy-ish colour, and could justify the purchase in my new climate. They've been very helpful in the rainy days & have since proved their worth in the snow; these are the thinsulate version & they've kept me toasty even when I'm sunk fairly deep. Good traction too; I have no problems going up or down the fairly steep hills I need to navigate to get into the woods (glacier country). They came with orange laces though, which I didn't like. Until I find navy boot laces (I plan to go to my local cobbler when I go back to Texas over the holidays), I've been using these laces that I bought on a whim when I was in Mexico City a couple of years ago and never used. At first I felt a bit silly in sparkly laces, but they've grown on me, even if they're a bit too short. Anyway, apparently there's a big waiting list for Bean Boots at the moment, but if you're already planning footwear purchases for next year, my fussy feet fully endorse these (I did have to break them in, but it only took 3-4 walks of doubled socks before they were good).

I included some photos I took from my walk that day, for the forum members who like snowy pics. One of the steep hill I mentioned & Thistle, who has become quite a snow pup lately, one of the hilariously grumpy snowman someone made, and one of this snug little house I walked past that seemed perfectly Christmas-like, with the candles glowing in each window.

All feedback, criticism, suggestions, etc. welcome as always!