I love winter fashion, I like to call it lumberjack chic (fingers crossed I get my bean boots for Christmas!) Here in the northeast, the options you have for bottoms are jeans or leggings. At least, that's what I've been feeling lately. However, I've been yearning to get out of my jeans and leggings slump. 

While I was out Christmas shopping a few weekends ago, I saw these brown pants at H&M. I felt inspired o start looking for brown or tan corduroys or pants. I knew I'd probably be able to pair it with flannels, vests, button-downs, and sweaters.

As always, I looked around the other stores and struck out. I found myself back at H&M to try these on and buy them. These mustard brown slacks were on sale for $25. 

I like how I feel dressed up but casual at the same time. I feel more put-together in these slacks.

Not to mention, I think it makes my butt look good ;). That's a very important unique selling proposition for me and pants!

It's a great staple piece to wear my favorite tops with - causal or dressy!

Cropped Sweater - Forever 21

Pants - H&M

Chevron Tunic - Charming Charlie

Socks - Forever 21

Boots - JustFab

Bag - Michael Kors

I don't know if I share this impulsivity with everyone, but sometimes when I'm browsing the internet and I come across a certain trend or piece of clothing I HAVE to have it! I usually see a piece of clothing out of my price range, so I scour cheaper websites or the sale sections, load up my debit card, and ship it express to my house. My mindset is always, "my style will be all perfect and put together if I have this ONE piece."

So, that happened with designs of daises. I've been seeing daises on everything from dresses to leggings to bralettes. I saw some in the summer, and now they're transitioning through the fall. It's a whole new type of "floral" patterns, and to me, it's the evergreen of florals. It can work through summer, winter, fall, and spring. They work in the warmer months because of the summery colors and design, and it is usually on the back drop of black, so it works in the winter and fall. Jac Vanek has weaved it in effortlessly into her line with Element at PacSun. I adore every piece. Here are two of my favorites:

Winter and Fall make me want to douse myself in black and leather, however I'm no emo wannabe. I'm just keeping up with the trends, obviously! Last Fall and Winter it was the same deal, and black and leather are making a comeback. I'm bringing it in my my outfit, and my lips are a bright pink for a pop of color.

My outfit made me really happy today. I have a black tee from Forever 21 over my comfy VS Leggings, and over that I have my favorite fake denim and leather jacket from Forever 21. On my feet I'm rocking my favorite camo print shoes from Charlotte Russe. I accesorized the look with a head scarf from Claires and I'm wearing my Kate Moss for Rimmel London lipstick in shade 551.