THE ART OF CASUAL CHIC

As much as I hate to say it, you have to be a bit more practical in thewinter. With the snowstorms, the early darkness and the cold, I like tokeep my look casual, but that’s not to say I don’t dress it up a bit!

   My Mongolian Lamb Fur Vest is both warm and keeps me feeling cozythroughout a day of meetings, shoots, pulls and playing with my kids. Add a fancier peplum top, (that I once wore to a fashion show with a feather skirt and my pink hair), the look becomes understated glam.

As hard as it seems, you can be both comfortable and chic! With a sleekpony, a pair of dark denim jeans, a carryall tote and durable blackboots, I’m ready to take on the day and wouldn’t panic if I run into someone I know.

   The key to making the casual dressy look work is to pick a statementpiece that you build the rest of your outfit around, while keeping inmind the needs of the day. Here in Chicago, it’s always about stayingwarm!

What I wore:  Vest: Akira (past season) SIMILAR HERE Peplum Top: ASOS (past season) SIMILAR HEREJeans: J Brand Bag: Alexander McQueen (past season) SIMILAR HERE Boots: Burberry (past season)SIMILAR HERE Sunnies: Nasty Gal Necklace: Custom Monogram Necklace SIMILAR HERE, double strand Italian horn necklace bought in Rome SIMILAR HERE Bracelet: Hermes Watch: Michael Kors Earrings: Lana Jewelry