Daily Outfit: Maroon & Charcoal

I remember buying this jersey dress years ago and thinking "oooh I will definitely get lots of use out of this." Ok so I tell myself that A LOT which is why I end up with a closet full of items that I wear once and then sell on eBay. But...this time that I was totally right. Not only does it have a classic shape, but the deep maroon color adds life to my winter wardrobe (and I love it paired with blacks and greys!) I decided the dress needed a dose of menswear chic, so I grabbed my grey-leather boots that have oxford detailing and layered on a charcoal blazer and my trusty trilby. Finished the look with some feminine necklaces...I especially love this vintage filigree timepiece necklace that my Mimi gave to me. It doesn't keep time, but it sure adds style.

(Dress, Blazer, Boots- Anthropologie, Spanx Tight-End Tights- eBay, Shiraleah Wool Trilby Hat- Milk & Honey, Pearl Pendant Necklace- MavenFresh, Filigree Watch Necklace- Vintage Grandma Mimi, Studded Watch- Tokyobay)

Daily Outfit: My Trilby

The menswear hat...it’s been on my cool weather shopping list for quite a while. I finally picked one up that I really love, thanks to the ladies over at Milk & Honey. I can always count on this boutique for unique clothing and accessories that are not going to be seen on absolutely everyone during the season. This particular hat wasn't even on the sales floor yet, but when it was brought out from behind the scenes (thanks ShopGirl!!!) I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.

So I created an outfit around my trilby...it's fun to have new inspiration in your closet! The trilby reminds me of Woody Allen movies and the 1920′s. I ended up with a simple combo: flirty feminine plus a dash of menswear finished off with a low side bun hairstyle. Stay tuned for more trilby sightings over the next few months.

PS in case you were thinking I was trying to be fancy and rename the fedora, there is a subtle difference in the brim shapes between the two styles. The trilby has a shorter brim, usually curved in the back, and fedoras are the wider-brimmed ones. The word comes from the title of an 1894 novel by George du Maurier's 1894 novel, the heroine of which wore this style hat. I just wanted to throw a lil bit of fashion history at you...hope y'all enjoyed!

(Shiraleah Wool Trilby- Milk & Honey , Tocca Tie-Neck Blouse- Revolve Clothing, J. Brand Jeans- Anthropologie, Ballet Flats- J.Crew, Chain Cluster Earrings- MavenFresh, Citrine Cocktail Ring- The Indigo Pearl in Thailand)