Christmas Wear

LOFT top / Banana Republic black jacket / Skinny jeans / Gap slip on boots / BaubleBar gold earrings / Fossil jewelry / Ralph Lauren scarf


Tartan is a big trend this winter and I can't think of a more perfect time to wear it then Christmas!  For a more conservative and dressy look swap out the distressed jeans for a nice dark pair and wear with knee high black boots or healed booties. 


Do you have everything crossed off your list?  There's still time to email me and order your last minute Real Life. Real Style gift certificate, katysteenwyk@gmail.com!  My shopping is complete and now it's time for operation Christmas wrap.  Does anyone else go nuts when your kids want to open up every single roll of wrap and you're like no, we have to use the three that are open first!  Pet peeve of mine to have 8 open rolls of wrapping paper.  Ok, coming down from my soap box now! Happy wrapping everyone!

Holiday Sparkle

 Gap long sleeve shirt / Sequin top / LOFT pants / Gap shoes / shoulder bag / Fossil earrings / Fossil watch


We can't have the holidays without a little sparkle, can we?!  I'll be featuring a few different looks here on the blog over the next week or two to give you some holiday fashion inspiration.  I love this look because it's festive, but not over done.  It's a timeless look for all ages, and can be worn throughout winter.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Fair Isle Sweaters

 Kensie top /  Fair isle sweater / Abercrombie Fitch fair isle sweater / 
Tommy Hilfiger crew neck pullover sweater  / Boden fair isle sweater /  Turtle neck sweater

If you've been out and about I'm sure you've notice that fair isle has made a comeback for this winter.  Side bar, where did that name come from?  I'll have to google it.  So, I thought I would share a few of my favorites here.  Everything from traditional fair isle to the modernized twists.  I have to say that I do love the look and am glad to see it's back, call me nostalgic. I'm swooning over the turtleneck version from the Gap. Maybe I'll get lucky in an after Christmas sale, if there's any left!

Don't forget that Real Life. Real Style gift certificates make a perfect gift for that special someone on your Christmas list.  Email me at katysteenwyk@gmail.com and I'll take care of the rest!  Happy Shopping!

Lounging Around

American Eagle sweatshirt / Madewell black stretch legging / SOREL boots / shoulder bag / Merrell socks / Tortoise Texture Links


Lounge wear is definitely having it's moment, isn't it?  And honestly, I sometimes look at the price tags and think really?  You want how much for clothes I'm going to wear to work out, or to lay around the house?  I remember a day when our old stained, faded, worn out clothes would be used for those occasions, but now we pay just as much for bumming around clothes as we do for sweaters and dresses.  Crazy!  Ok, I'm stepping off my soapbox.  I actually do love today's comfy, but pulled together look for running out and about. 

Fall Outerwear

Plaid coat /  RD Style vegan leather motorcycle jacket  / Plaid lined jacket / Skies Are Blue faux fur cropped coat / LOFT pocket vest / Piperlime Collection faux jacket


Baby it's getting cold outside!  I'm not quite ready for the full on parka yet, so here are some fun fall/early winter options to keep you looking cool and feeling warm!

Blanket Scarves

American Eagle Outfitters scarve / Blue scarve / Tartan shawl /
Zara scarve /Topshop scarve / Fringe shawl /  

I've posted a couple selfies of myself this week wearing the season's hot new blanket scarf trend over on facebook and instagram.  Since then I've had a few gals ask me via social media and in person where they can find one for themselves, so I thought I'd share some fun, fall blanket scarves here on the blog.

FYI, one thing I've noticed is that my neck gets a little sore or stiff after awhile due to the weight of the scarf.  Maybe it's just me though, I could be weird like that.

#whatiwore

                     
                               Today was preppy Tuesday!  I think navy is my new favorite neutral.

                       Although yesterday was filled with grey, and that may be a close second!

Hey everyone, want a peek into what I wear on a daily basis?  Come follow me over on facebook or instagram at reallife.realstyle.  To be completely honest, it's a real stretch for me to take pics of myself and post them for the world to see.  It's not really my style (hee, hee), but growing and stretching ourselves is what it's all about, right?!