Outfit Post - Sunny Winter Day

A sunny winter day in Brooklyn... last week, obviously, since it's been raining for the past couple of days!

Dress, vintage from The Frippery on Market Publique

Necklaces, vintage from Horizons & Circa Now

Earrings, vintage

Tights, unknown

Booties, Steve Madden

Most of the time, I like to keep my outfits simple and fuss-free. A cute dress that fits well, some tights, and high-high heels. Add a few necklaces for a bit of polish.

I love this dress because the wild flower print is fabulous, and the colors make it go with a lot - burgundy tights, brown boots, the possibilties are endless. Plus, since is a wool knit it fits like a dream and is super warm and comfortable. I wear it to work all the time, now that I've shortened it a bit (hey, at my height, I have to).

The necklaces are some of my favorites. One is a super-mini-minaudiere in brass from Horizons. It opens up to reveal a velvet lining, and you can store tiny treasures in it. My hubby Jon put a Guatemalan worry doll in it, because he says I worry way too much. The legend goes than you tell all your worries to your worry doll, you hide the doll and the doll will leave, carrying your worries with it. Nice idea, right?

The other chains you see are actually one necklace, all attached at the clasp. I got them at Circa Now here in NYC, and they are great because they have the layered look without the effort. Plus the tassel pendants are finished on both sides, so it doesn't matter if they turn over.

I decided to get with these Steve Madden booties after trying them on at the store when my friend Patti was in town. I love that the elastic cinches at the ankle and that they have a hidden platform - it makes them much more comfortable to walk in.