When Will This Winter End?

Has anyone else let the cold weather sink them into a style rut?  I can't manage to care anymore about what I wear, I'm stuck on soft, warm layers, and nothing more.  My weekly rotation includes the same basics, while a huge portion of my closet remains untouched.

I could say that other aspects of my life have kept me away from blogging, but the truth is, I'm feeling uncreative and bored with my attire.  I consider blogging every day, but feel like I have nothing to share.  And for some reason, I'm not convinced that a shopping spree will fix the problem.

I'm so excited for us to welcome April.  I'm so excited to wear flats and not boots, cropped pants, light jackets, and dresses without tights.  When will this winter end?

Navy Sheath

This sleeveless sheath dress has been a staple in my work wardrobe every single week since the summer.  I just can't stop restyling it!  

Perhaps it's because I never had to wear a school uniform, but I love the look of a plaid shirt under the navy.  I topped it with a soft vest, but often also include a blazer or cardigan.  Navy sheath, you are a dear friend.

Dress, Vest, Tights: Gap

Button-Down: J.Crew Outlet

Boots

Goodbye, 2012

Goodbye, 2012.  This has been the most challenging year of my life, for a number of reasons, and while I'm feeling grateful for the emotional growth it has provided, I couldn't be happier to move forward.  

This year will forever be remembered as the year I married my best friend in front of so many loved ones.  It was the year that I learned just how loving and generous our family and friends could be.  It was the year I became a tenured teacher and the year that Erik and I travelled alone together for the first time.  It was the year of job changes, and the year my parents said goodbye to my childhood home.  It was the year that we gained family, and lost family.

And so despite some hardships and losses that have been faced this year, I'm putting my best foot forward into 2013.  I'm resolving to commit myself much more to running this blog.  I'm committing to being excited to turn 30 in 2013.  And I'm committing to move my relationships forward even more, because so many moments throughout this past year have shown me more than ever that life is about the incredible people who surround us each day.  So goodbye, 2012, and hello new year.  You're going to be the best one yet, I'm sure of it.

 Sweatshirt: Loft

Hat, Leggings: Gap

Boots: Anne Klein