mini me Monday

Never mind what I've been wearing lately to stay cozy + cute in the post-Christmas season - it doesn't get much cuter than raccoon pom-pom hats and polar bear boots. Here's what Hendrik's winter time style is looking like these days!

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We scored a great deal on the Patagonia jacket last year, which he wore a little big then so that we could get two (well, one-and-a-half) seasons out of it. I love that it's reversible for different looks and fuzz factor. And so far we highly recommend the Bogs boots - major bonus that he is able to put them on himself! Along with the coat actually, which he does in a hilarious over-the-head flip move that he learned at daycare - because of course you'd want to teach a trick to a dozen 3-year-olds before having to get them out the door...

wearing lately: January mini wardrobe

As promised, here is my mini wardrobe lineup for January, which I used the handy dandy Capsules by Cladwell tool to help me assemble. The process helped me realize two emphases for what I want/need to wear this month: first, versatility (crucial given the mix of work-from-home and work travel I have this month), and second, neutral but cheerful (given my love of mixing & matching neutrals but my need for a bit of happy color on dreary winter days).

striped tee (similar) | cardigan | fair isle sweater (similar, similar) | fine knit sweater (similar) | graphic sweatshirt (similar) | chambray shirt | popover blouse | down vest | skinny jeans | ankle pants (similar) | pencil skirt (similar, similar) | winter coat | leather backpack (similar) | accessories: similar necklace, similar scarf | suede boots (similar) | nude flats (similar) | sneakers | cognac boots (similar)

As I mentioned yesterday, this mini capsule isn't meant to be restrictive, but it does feel helpful to narrow my wardrobe down a bit when I'm standing there trying to get dressed or pack for one of the two work trips I'm taking this month. Given that I don't have to dress professionally for work on most days, I don't have a very business casual-oriented wardrobe any more, so it's also helpful to consider what in my closet can swing both ways - work and weekend.

For starters, this cheery pop of pink was perfect for a breakfast date with Peter but works just as well with those ankle pants and necklace for the upcoming work meetings and with the pretty pencil skirt for church.

What are you wearing this month? (Anybody need a winter coat as big as mine? I'm thrilled with this purchase so far!)

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