J.Crew Cocoon Coat (30-35 percent off today with code “FRIENDS” or “FAMILY.” Also look into the Lodge Coat. Just as warm and comes in a camel color, but a bit more fitted and less casual.) / Patricia Nash Tartan Collection c/o / Halogen Seamed Leggings (On sale! I’m also a big fan of the “Jeanish” Leggings by Spanx, and Old Navy’s Stevie Pants. I also just ordered these sequin leggings for the holidays since they’re such a deal. Jess’ jeans are from American Eagle.) / J.Crew Tissue Turtleneck (Here’s the white with black stripes version… and the navy stripe version!) / Red Berets (They come in velvet now, too! Jess’ beret is from Nordstrom.) / Newer Version of Black Kate Spade Pumps (Similar Black Pumps on sale!)

I have a fun sponsored Instagram project going live tonight, and I thought I’d quickly share some of the photos–as well as some of the staples I rely on so often during the fall and winter–on the blog!

Herringbone Wool Trench (On sale! Also available via RL, and I’m obsessed with this cocoon-style version. You can find the solid camel-colored wool trench via Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.) / Similar Cashmere Turtleneck (Love this one, too.) / Seamed Ponte Leggings (And here’s the super affordable version, which comes in tons of different patterns and colors.) / Red Pumps (On sale! More affordable options here and here.) / Coach Court Bag (Discontinued, but you can still find them on eBay and Etsy. Just bring it to a leather repair shop and have them refinish it for you.)

One of my goals this year as a Chicago-based blogger is to feature more realistic outfits for the cold weather. Lots of outerwear, sweaters, thick pants, and warm accessories. Fewer heels, too; I got away with them yesterday when these photos were taken only because it wasn’t too cold and we were driving around the city all day running errands. ;)

Which brings me to this herringbone wool trench coat. I received so many messages about it yesterday after posting this Instagram that I thought I’d quickly put up this blog post! (Btw: you can also find it direct from Ralph Lauren, and I really love its cocoon-style sister.)

Old Navy Stevie Ponte Pants (The tartan version keeps selling out, but I’m a huge fan of the gray plaid, the suede which comes in several colors, the solid which comes in several colors as well, the black polka dots, and the black shimmer Stevie pants.) / Fur Vest (Runs large. I went down a size and it’s still roomy.) / Cashmere Sweater (Sold out in white, but the v-neck version is still available. Have you seen my giant cozy sweater roundup?!) / Kate Spade Pumps (Mine are last year’s version. Shopbop and Bloomingdales also carry a pair that look very similar!) / $48 Faux Leather Tote (A favorite.)

*This post is dedicated to my childhood best friend, Katie. ;) So excited for you and love you so much!

I know I just published an iPhone photo of the Old Navy Stevie Ponte Pants in Friday’s Recent Finds, but they really deserve their own post. They’re amazingly flattering, super comfortable and unbelievably affordable. (Usually between $29.99 and $39.99 full price, but Old Navy almost always has a sale going on.) I can’t believe that I only discovered them this year, and that I’ve lived without them up until now. (Also, the brown suede version?! Whaaaaat?!)