The square neck line has really caught my eye lately. I don't know what it is. Maybe because it's not a neckline you see very often...
One of my favorite purchases this winter wasn't what I thought it was going to be. For some reason, I had it in my head that I was categorically against wrap coats. Crazy, I know. I think the ones that were available at the beginning of the season (like last August) just didn't appeal to me at all. They seemed so boring and the way they were being styled seemed a bit passé. Gosh, I sound like a jerk don't I? I don't mean to. I just want to explain the craziness that is my thinking process about this. Because I had seen what I thought was unstylish ways to wear a wrap coat, I just didn't even have it as an option for a winter coat.
But then the beauty (or rabbit hole, whichever you choose) of the explore page on Instagram had me seeing really chic ways to wear wool wrap coats. A lot of them were worn by European or Korean bloggers and I was immediately hooked at how effortlessly chic they would wear them. Thus began my hunt for one that wouldn't break the bank.
I like having more than one winter coat, in fact I like having 3-4 just to give me options. The more the better in my opinion! But I didn't want to spend more than $200. I know, I know. For a good wool coat, and one that is considered classic, it's more than fine to spend a decent amount on it. But I know me and I know I'll find another kind of coat I like that I'll want, and it'll be so much easier for me to justify that purchase if I don't spend too much on this one. My thought process is a bit cuckoo I realize but that's just how it works. Plus, I have Steve's voice in my head permanently telling me not to spend too much $$.
Anyways, I turned to one of my favorite retailers, Mango, and I was able to snag a wool wrap coat for under $200 during their huge sale. It is still going on and the coat is still available so I highly recommend you guys getting it before it sells out. I love that it's loose enough that I can wear a blazer underneath, but I can also tie it tight to make it more feminine.
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One of my favorite purchases this winter wasn't what I thought it was going to be. For some reason, I had it in my head that I was cate...
I feel like this season has been all about the coat and I'm so glad because honestly when the temps get so low, a coat might be the only thing you see (besides shoes) a person wears. You could very well get away with wearing a less than attractive top and no one would be the wiser. With so many different coat options, it makes being in the cold just a little bit more fun. And you know me, I'm not the biggest fan of the cold so if I'm saying this then you know the coats are good this year.
The plaid blazer was huge last season and it was definitely trending again this season. With it's mass appeal, it got translated into coats and I for one couldn't help myself getting on that plaid coat train. The best thing when a certain piece of clothing gets so popular is that you can find it at all different price points. The coat I'm wearing was just $60 at Target. Unfortunately, it sold pretty quickly, BUT like I said, this style is everywhere so I was able to find a few similar options for you guys (scroll down).
I feel like this season has been all about the coat and I'm so glad because honestly when the temps get so low, a coat might be the onl...
LOFT Stitched Sleeve Sweater / Old Navy Mid-Rise Jeans / Madewell Ainsley Chelsea Boot / Anthropologie Sunglasses
I'm a tad late with this post, my bad guys. I had this post almost ready to go last week but with the snow and the weekend, I just didn't have a chance to get to my computer to get this out.
Every year we spend two nights at Steve's dad's house after Christmas and this year was no exception. The girls always have a great time because they get to spend time with their cousins, who are also the same ages as them. It's been so fun to see them get closer and closer every year and play so well together.
Then on New Year's Day we headed to my parents' house to celebrate and participate in 세배 (Sae-Bae). It's a Korean tradition to wish your elders a happy new year filled with good fortune and it includes wearing traditional Korean clothing. The whole family wore their traditional outfits and we also made Korean mandu (dumplings) for the soup we were going to enjoy (another tradition). Scroll to see photos from that day.
I hope you all had a wonderful start to the new year! I know I'm motivated to share more with you this year, even if I'm a little late with posts ;)
Dr. Vivi is in the house.
Watching the trains go by from afar.
Her gift from Granddaddy and Sulu was a bit hit.
The view from Steve's dad's deck looking into their side yard.
View of their backyard.
Should I make this next year's Christmas card??
Breakfast with everybody at this really fun diner on the day we left Granddaddy's house.
Asos coat (similar) / Forever 21 sweater (similar) / Frame jeans / Anthropologie Sunglasses / Clare V. Alistair Petit Bag / Madewell Ainsley Chelsea Boot
I dragged the family to the Leesburg Outlets after we left Steve's dad's house, but the girls didn't seem to mind. They managed to have fun in whatever store we went to.
Cora wearing the traditional Korean outfit I used to wear when I was her age.
My parents in their traditional Korean outfits.
The whole family including my sister-in-law's parents sitting and making mandu (Korean dumplings) for New Year's Day soup.
Mom and dad whipping up lots of delicious things in the kitchen.
Vivi got really into mandu making.
With Uncle Mike and daddy making dumplings.
Cora also got really into it and impressed us all with her mandu making skills.
LOFT Stitched Sleeve Sweater / Old Navy Mid-Rise Jeans / Madewell Ainsley Chelsea Boot / Anthropologie Sunglasses I'm a tad late wi...
We finally got our dining room wallpapered! It's been on our wish list of things to do since we moved in and I honestly can't believe we did it! I really thought it was going to take me forever to convince Steve that we needed to get it done, but I think because I chose a classic color combo and print, I think that made it easier for him to acquiesce.
I had seen the Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock wallpaper in a room done by Studio McGee, one of our favorite interior designers, and knew it would look great in our dining room. Especially since all of the walls on the first floor are white, we thought the blue & white combo would be a great pop of color. I love seeing it as soon as I walk in the house, or when I'm in the kitchen sitting in our breakfast nook, it just makes me so happy to see my favorite color combo in that space.
We are still in search of a light fixture for the dining room, along with a rug, but so far we are loving how the dining room looks right now. We had a feeling that wallpapering the space would bring it to life, and make it our own and it really has!
Enough of me gabbing about it, check out the pics!
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We finally got our dining room wallpapered! It's been on our wish list of things to do since we moved in and I honestly can't belie...
