D and I went home to Iowa to visit my fam for the holidays. Now let me tell y’all, being surrounded by pure love and earth is soothing to the soul. However, it is REALLY cold, which requires some layering. Ladies, this is the time to get creative with your summer tanks and tees. Layered over an oxford or sweater, they can make a fancy “vest,” while adding a bit of stylish insulation. What kind of combos can you conglomerate?

Also in this post, a pair of nude patent leather wedges I found on a recent visit to Nordstrom Rack. They go with EVERYthing, and they’re comfy. Great find—though they didn’t fare well in the cornfield. Happy 2012, everyone!!   Wearing Seven for all Mankind jeans, Anthropologie button-up, belt and headband, J. Crew sequin tank, Lavender by Vera Wang wedges, and my lovely mother’s pearls.