J.Crew Factory Cozy Jeans (Under $40 and AMAZING. So soft and warm! TTS.) / Laney Pumps / Madewell Texture & Thread Top / Tde. Phone Case / Master Bedroom Details Here

Three things:

• J.Crew Factory came out with “Cozy Jeans,” and they’re under $40 and AMAZING. Factory was never really a go-to for jeans for me, but I ordered two pairs recently (the Cozy ones and this pair of white jeans) and both fit and feel like $200 designer denim! Amazingly flattering and unbelievably soft yet substantial. I don’t know what they did, but they’ve created some masterpieces here, haha. Of course, now I really want to try this pair of lighter skinny jeans and this darker wash pair, too. (Note: I found the white pair to run a bit large. I would recommend ordering your regular size or one size down if you like your skinny jeans super tight like I do!)
• Have you heard of Texture & Thread? It’s one of Madewell’s lines, and it consists of pieces that are amazingly comfortable–kind of like your favorite sweatshirt–but that also help you look put-together. So. Great. The Texture & Thread top I’m wearing in the above photo is sadly sold out, but there are a few other awesome pieces that are available. My faves are this side-button top and this ruffled neck top.
• Sorry about all the iPhone mirror selfies. It’s been snowing for roughly a week here in Chicago, and while I did manage to shoot one outfit, I figure that my day-to-day casual looks are perhaps a little better right now anyway. January is tough, but if you’re super into basics and cozy clothing that also looks somewhat polished, I AM TOO, and you’re in the right place. 😜

Okay! On to this week’s Recent Finds:

Dudley Stephens Camel Fleece (The camel color is sold out, but I also own the blush color–which is fully in stock–and LOVE IT. It’s very similar; just a little lighter.) / Hudson Jeans (On major sale!) / Rothy’s Sneakers / Tde. Phone Case / Master Bedroom Details Here

And we’re back! Emma has been really sick; we pulled her out of school on Friday, and today was a little rough, too. (Though her fever broke and she’s definitely on the mend!) But yeah: Apologies for all the mirror selfies as of late. 😂 While this month is almost always like this for us–battling illnesses, juggling travel, and trying to recover from the holidays–I’m excited to try to get back in the swing of things after the long weekend.

Anyway, on the wardrobe front, I normally find myself drawn to staples in January; a return to basics and what’s easy. Curate a closet of classic and practical pieces and you’ll never have trouble getting dressed in the morning! Of course, you’ll find a few staple pieces below… but here’s what I have my eye on: