Polar Vortex Prep

Hat: Joe Fresh {similar} | Sunglasses: Prada | Jacket: c/o Baukjen {similar}| Blouse: Ann Taylor | Stripe Crop: H&M {similar here}| Skirt: c/o Danier Leather | Clutch: Clare Vivier | Shoes: Jessica Simpson {old, similar} | Watch: Michael Kors | Bangle: Madewell | Lips: 'Ruby Woo' by MAC

And the Polar Vortex of 2014/2015 has officially kicked off! Yes, those would be flurries flying around in today's blog photo pics and as darling as they may look, don't be fooled. Our wardrobes have shifted overnight from pumps to boots and light layers to thick coats. One piece I find myself wearing more is this Danier Leather Alice Lamb Pencil Skirt. Granted, it's now accompanied with tights and I've been pairing it with layered blouses as shown above or even cable-knit pullovers for the office. On weekends, consider pairing with a tee and long cardigan with sneakers or flats. With amazing leather pieces at reasonable prices, Danier Leather is one of my favourite home-grown labels.

On another note, what do you guys think of my new sunglasses? Living in the suburbs, stores are often limited to what styles they carry  and ordering a pair in to just to try on can take f-o-r-e-v-e-r! So after seeing this pair on ladies I love like Devon, Blair or Hallie, I decided to pull the trigger and hope for the best. Shopping for sunglasses is so daunting sometimes! Do like to just buy pairs online or do you try them on first?