Festive Freeze

I’m pretty fortunate that my hair dries relatively straight without any product when I don’t have time to blow it dry, but long gone are the days when I can leave my apartment with wet hair. I was running late on this fine cold as f*ck winter day and had a bit of a brain freeze, literally. I wasn’t thinking about the fact that it felt like 18 degrees outside when I ran out of the house with wet hair. That is, until my hair FROZE OVER. My strands of hair actually turned into icicles, which I think was a first. Is it Summer yet?

Now let’s divert the attention away from my crazy hair to something a bit more pretty. Like this leopard print blouse, for example. Kind of obsessed. I saw it and knew it was coming home with me. Love at first sight, if you will. The neutral color palette will pair with almost everything in my wardrobe! For this outfit, I chose to keep it kind of monochromatic with black and white. When sticking to a simple color scheme, the trick is to mixing in different textures to add some interest. Faux fur, sparkly tweed, etc.

LOFT Cheetah Blouse, Shimmer Skirt, Faux Fur Collar, and Aviators c/o | J.Crew Tights | Express Wedges | Capwell + Co Necklace, Ring, and Braceletsย | Cargo Cosmetics ‘Paris’ Lip Gloss

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

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22 Comments

  1. 12.20.13
    Rachelle said:

    You look adorable and so festive, great outfit.

    xo
    http://pinksole.com

  2. 12.20.13
    Rebecca said:

    I wish my hair would dry straight! I love that top! And I can’t believe the icicles!!

    agirlandhersparkles.blogspot.com

  3. 12.20.13
    Lauren said:

    My hair is not nearly as agreeable as yours. It’s pretty wavy so without product it looks a mess! Love that sparkly skirt! Such a great mix of texture in this look.

  4. 12.20.13
    Ashleigh said:

    I’m LOVING this look! So fab!
    ~Ashleigh {Dazzle by Day}
    http://www.dazzlebyday.com

  5. 12.20.13
    Courtney said:

    that skirt paired with the fur vest is fabulous! Love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

    daughterofasonofasailor.blogspot.com

  6. 12.20.13
    Rosie said:

    I just adore this look very festive. . . sorry about your hair. I have to say luckily that has yet to happen to me

    http://www.lifeisjustrosie.com

  7. 12.20.13
    Meagan said:

    Such a fabulous festive look!
    -Meg
    http://www.dillandscout.etsy.con

  8. 12.20.13
    Kayla said:

    SO super cute! Love that faux fur!!

    Kayla
    http://www.lovelucygirl.com

  9. 12.20.13
    Sam said:

    Hello, hair envy! It looks gorgeous even when it’s frozen ๐Ÿ™‚ Love that leopard blouse, and can’t blame you for taking it home with you. I’m always a fan of black and white!

    xo
    Sam

  10. 12.20.13
    Kaitlyn said:

    For some reason, these photos remind me of Penny Lane in Almost Famous — loving the blouse/vest combo (and believe me, I know all about freezing hair in Chicago) ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. 12.20.13
    Sorcha said:

    That’s happened to my hair when I lived in Scotland! So cold. I would have taken the blouse home too, such a sucker for leopard!

  12. 12.20.13

    Love this look! It’s crazy that hair freezes!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  13. 12.20.13
    Chelsea said:

    I love this sparkly skirt Jessica and that garland in the background is STUNNING!

    xoxo,
    Chelsea & The City

  14. 12.20.13

    Absolutely superbly beautiful! Love the fabrics and patterns together!

    <3
    http://zazzish.blogspot.pt/

  15. 12.20.13
    Nikki said:

    OK first of all, I have really curly hair and my hair and blow dryers don’t get along so I avoid them and I have totally had my hair freeze (once that I remember). It was frightening and bizarre all at the same time. Love that leopard blouse and it looks fab with the fur vest!!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

  16. 12.20.13
    Zoe said:

    Love your whole outfit, especially your top and your furry vest!

    Zoe
    http://thatszoe.blogspot.com

  17. 12.20.13
    Danielle said:

    Looking gorgeous! I love that necklace ๐Ÿ˜‰

    xo,
    Danielle
    http://www.envisionpretty.com

  18. 12.21.13
    diane jones said:

    you do such a great job putting outfits together and I follow you often, but very disheartening when such a beautiful girl must resort to the ‘f’ word’. true beauty comes from the inside

  19. 12.21.13

    Sounds painful! Cute look though!

    Katie x
    http://www.missenchanting.co.uk/

  20. 12.23.13

    Fabulous faux fur! Happy Holidays!

    http://kacieskloset.blogspot.com/

  21. 1.5.14
    Aileen said:

    Love that sweater on you. And I feel you on the wet hair pain. #winterpangs