As the weather in the midwest has been beyond brisk and right up there in my classification as being cold, I am all about cozy lately.  And right now it is cozy sweaters and dresses.  Specifically dresses in a shift style with cap sleeves in a dark color... shorter sleeves make for great layering potential and also will maybe even be wearable through spring.

My mid-week daydream is about being on brunch date at a cute little, homey restaurant and then taking a walk through the changing leaves...

I absolutely love this cardi and dress together.  But for an even more relaxed look (am all about comfort!) this deconstructed sweatshirt and fleece lined flats are winning me over...

And even in my window shopping I am setting budgets- all these items are under $100 each (most are around $50). 

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