Simple Glamour With a Dash of Gold

We're BACK! After a longgggg holiday season full of family, friends, and the flu, we are pleased to get down to business in the first full week of January 2018. We hope your Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa were amazing and that the new year is full of great memories and adventures!

We're going the fancy route with today's fashion post. Starting with basic essentials, this look can be easily replicated with the right accessories.

Nothing screams warm and cozy like a big oversize sweater. And this knit pick from Target does not fail! Long and streamlined, this style looks good with dress pants, skinny jeans, or leggings.

Now if you're like me and checking in at around five feet, it's best to balance a large sweater by drawing out the opposite half as much as possible. We kept the leggings and boots black to create an illusion of length. You can also achieve this effect by wearing knee-high boots or wearing a longer-legged pant with a high-heeled shoe.

And now for the fun part! The first dash of drama is brought to you by this classic Burberry shawl, which also adds another welcome layer of warmth. Pair with a simple tan leather Coach bag and a gold rush of watches and bracelets, and you're finished with an ensemble that radiates luxury and elegance.

What are your favorite ways to dress up and feel like a million bucks? Let us know by writing a comment below!

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