Jacket: J. Crew (this year's version). Sweater: Old Navy (similar). Scarf: Zara. Faux leather pants: Forever 21. Purse: Forever 21 (similar). Boots: Nordstrom Rack (similar). 

There's nothing extraordinary about this outfit. It's mostly basics with some different textures thrown in to make it interesting. There is nothing wrong with simple though! Sometimes you just need a simple outfit that works with minimal effort. 

How was your weekend? I went home so that my mom could take care of me :) I know, time to grow up Catherine. Oh well. I'm finally starting to feel better after a pretty rough week. Can't wait till I'm back at 100%. With school and work I don't have time to be sick!

xo Catherine 

1. The coziest looking scarf from H&M. 

2. The perfect sweater for the upcoming cold weather from Old Navy. 

3. These Steve Madden pumps are on sale!

4. Still on the hunt for the perfect plaid pants. Loving this pair from ASOS.

5. A chic, wide-brimmed fedora from Zappos. 

6. How cute and functional are these Sperry's for J. Crew?

Phew, we made it through the week! Any fun plans for the weekend? This virus is still kicking my ass, so I'll be continuing to lay low. The weather is supposed to get pretty nasty in Minneapolis this weekend, so I'll definitely be needing the above scarf, sweater, and boots ;) In all honesty though, I'm so excited for snow!

xo Catherine 

Coat: Zara (similar). Sweater: Halogen (similar). Scarf: Zara. Jeans: Banana Republic. Hat: Anthropologie (similar). Sunglasses: RayBan. Purse: Topshop (similar). Boots: Sam Edelman. 

Full disclosure: I had a 6am flight and a raging cold the day this was taken. That's what I love about fall/winter! There are so many accessories like hats and scarves that you can pile on to cover up the fact that you're sick. 

Hope your week is going well!

xo Catherine 

I went back and forth before buying them debating which color to get. I was worried that getting them in red would be limiting, but I'm so happy I went for it. They stand out, and I've been able to make dozens of outfits around them. I wear them from September-April, so you better believe I'm getting my money's worth. 

A chambray:

I was hesitant to wear denim as anything other than pants, but after buying and wearing the hell out of this this J. Crew chambray you can consider me converted. It can be worn on its own, under a cardigan, under a crew-neck sweater, or to balance out a statement piece like the the above floral and gold skirts. I like that it can be worn with pretty much anything, but is more interesting than a plain white oxford.

A leopard skirt:

I bought this skirt on a whim from Target last summer, and I could not be happier that I did. I've made countless outfits around this skirt. I know that in the blog-o-sphere you hear that leopard is a neutral over and over, but it couldn't be truer. Here's a similar option. 

A gingham button up:

Gingham is a classic print, and can add some fun to an otherwise simple outfit. I find myself reaching for this Old Navy number week after week as a layering piece. The options are truly endless, I even have more outfits planned for this fall/winter around this top! Here's a similar option.