Red Rose Sweater Skirt

Hello, and thanks for joining me today!

 According to the current weather forecasts, 

it looks like much of the US is in for a very unusual

 freeze and thaw pattern this year

The weather outside is cold and stormy, 

as unusual for January in my part of the country 

As a matter of fact, the wacky weather

 is already happening here, with flood warnings from rain,

changing to snow predictions,

 and then to high wind forecasts

A rollercoaster  of weather events, for sure!

 🎢 💨❄️🥶🌧️ 🎢

Seems like a good time to pull out

 and wear our warmest woolies, 

  and definitely time to pile on the layers!

 Also, with the hike in the cost of electricity recently,

 it is going to be a challenge to stay comfortable indoors,

with families lowering there thermostats to save money

 I like to be warm, and to keep it pretty toasty 

in the house during the winter if I can-

I will have to be extra creative

 about staying warm!

Are you one who loves the snow,

 and brisk winter weather?

Or would you rather cozy up by a roaring fire? 🙋‍♀️

Or maybe you live in the south and are spared!

Today, I am wearing a white long sleeve ribbed sweater,

with sweet black bow trim down the front, 

  under a black wrap cardigan

 I paired these layers with a cozy midi sweater skirt

 in a red and black rose print

Floral clothing will have to do for now

but I cannot wait for to see red roses IRL

🌹🌹🌹🌹

To add a little more pattern to the mix, 

 I added a cheerful black and white 

heart and polka dot print pleated fabric clutch bag

Gold tone jewelry for a little sparkle!

 Accessorizing with a pair of bow stud earrings,

 a collar necklace,

 and a chunky asymmetrical bangle bracelet

For shoes, black suede block heel sling backs-

I won't be hiking through the slush in these,

 I have weatherproof boots for that!

Here is another outfit where I am dressed

 in cosy sweater knit layers

 from January, five years ago, in 2021

A thick red ribbed open cardigan over an ivory 

 cashmere sweater tee

Worn with a red thick jersey knit skirt

This outfit is a similar color pattern

 as the one from this year

Must fortify myself against January weather,

 no matter what the year!  

Hope you all stay warm and toasty

 or alternatively, enjoy all of the winter outdoor sports,

if you are so inclined

Either way, have a good week!