Winter took us by surprise last year. It came unannounced in full force and more than overstayed its welcome. I sure wasn’t prepared for it and by end of February I felt like I was slowly losing my willpower to “brave” the winter. This year is going to be different. I’ve got my winter armor on and ready to meet it head on. Bring it on Old Man Winter! Show me what you got.
This packable puffer jacket is not only going to keep me warm during the Michigan winter months but it will come in really handy when we head down to Orlando next month. In the past, I would just try to layer as much as possible so that I wouldn’t have to bring along a bulky winter coat to a warmer climate vacation destination. Now I have my packable jacket that will keep me warm on the way to the airport and pack into a compact pouch once we’re in Florida. I love the burgundy with the gold hardware. My stripe top and cardigan along with the moto leggings have been on repeat for a while now. I have that stripe top in two other colors. And Hunter wellies are a must in any sort of inclement weather.
Calvin Klein puffer jacket (also like this one) | BP. stripe top (burgundy sold out) | Express cardigan (similar here and here) | Express moto leggings (similar) | Hunter boots | ASOS beanie (similar) | H&M scarf (similar here and here) | velvet gloves (similar here and here)
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This is such a great look, how did I miss out on those leggings.
xo
PinkSole
What a great jacket! I love everything about this cozy, layered look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Oh hey, we are stripe top twins! I am regretting not getting it in the gray & white stripes too! It’s such a great piece. Love the way you layered it up for winter!
Gina – On the Daily Express
That puffy jacket is so cute! It looks great with the black ensemble. Great layering too! Have a great Monday, Cynthia. Stay warm!
~Tatiana
We Shop in Heels
Love your layers and colors! Burgundy and black is such a great combo. I have a short puffer that is my go to for casual chilly days here. I think I need some Hunters. 😉
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
What a terrific jacket – lightweight and warm, and stylish too. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday!
Looking so warm but still exuding a stylish vibe!!!
Best!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
I am in love with your quilted coat especially since burgundy is one of my most favorite colors. Love that you paired it with burgundy on top, also. Those gloves and your leggings are gorgeous, also. Such a great Winter look for cold Michigan,. Cynthia. =)
Hello Cynthia! Love your puffer jacket very much. The burgundy color together with its style makes it a must have for the winter. Love the way you styled it and those leggings are super cute. The hunter boots looks amazing and I wished I had purchased a pair for myself too when I bought the pair for my daughter this Christmas season. Have fun during your visit to Florida and if your need anything let me know! I live in Orlando so I will happy to do anything I can:-) Have a blessed week! XOXO, Jeannette
http://www.msjeannieandhercloset.com
Such a beautiful outfit! Love the puffer coat and your boots!!
xo, Jane
http://www.fitfabfunmom.com
I was the same way last winter. By the end of the season I finally ordered a pair of hunter boots, after ruining my leather ones. Now, I’ve been wearing my hunters at least a few times a week as it’s been so wet and cold here!
Hope you stay warm 🙂
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Love the rich color of that jacket. It looks perfect with your skin tone too. Work it, girl!
I really love the color of that puffer jacket! Get ready for the warmth when you get to Orlando!
Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
I love your burgundy puffer jacket! You look so cozy and warm! xoxo
Love this whole look for the cold weather, that’s a great puffer jacket, I love the color which is what makes it so trendy for this year. Your cute blue hat and those glasses just finish off the outfit perfectly. You look fab! Oh and stay warm…
Nora
http://www.jacketsociety.com
I love this! such a trendy look. Your jacket is gorgeous and I love the wellies and hat!
So cute! We are totally going to survive this winter. I just know it!
That really is a great jacket and I love that it has a hood too. And love that striped top. A very cute look!
Such a great look, warm and so stylish, love your Hunter boots 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
You are rocking this winter look Cynthia!! So in love with that jacket, the colour is amazing and a good change from a black winter jacket. Great leather leggings too, it’s so freezing in Toronto now and I’m guessing Michigan is just as bad.
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
You look super chic for Michigan winter! Love your coat! We were just up there over Christmas! The writer of the Mom Edit blog is from Michigan and has a sister who contributes and also lives there, and they say cute parkas are the way to go up there! Love yours’!
Thanks, Hannah! Hope you enjoyed your time here in Michigan. I’ll have to check out the Mom Edit blog. It’s always nice to meet bloggers from Michigan. Thanks for stopping by! ~Cynthia
winter be gone, bravin the snow every day!! Good look:) I wanted to also invite you to my new link up for fridays, Fashion Caché Friday @SWEETHAUTE http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2015/01/fashion-cache-friday-2.html. Hope to see you each week!!
~Be Sweet
Christina at
SWEET HAUTE
Fabulous winter look! The cold can’t get you down in that great ensemble! How do you like your Hunters? How did the sizing work out for you? I was thinking of ordering a pair online, but I hear the sizing is tricky. Are they comfy?
OXOX
Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
love this look, and that jacket!! xoxo
http://midoriline.com/blog/
I love every bit about this outfit! That puffer jacket is fabulous and I love it paired with those pants, Hunter boots and that scarf! I may be purchasing this jacket….
Love the color of this coat, but I’m already ready for spring weather…I think I’ll have to wait awhile..
Great texture contrast and love those boots,
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Yes to this entire look!! Another style I plan to pin in just a sec. This jacket is genius…packable in a pouch? Sign me up!! I love the color palette here too…simple, stylish & winter ready. Adorable!
Those leggings are awesome! I love the moto detail by the knees! Your layering is adorable!
Love this look! I love that coat too! It makes puffer coats look oh so chic!
Cheers,
Joanne
FabulouslyAverage
It can be such a challenge to find a puffer jacket that does not make you look like the michelin man, and this one is adorable on you! Love how you styled it too. I wish I could say I were ready to brave the winter, but mostly I just whimper.
I have a pea coat in that same color and just love it… but, ohh, now I want a puffer in that color, too! Love your hunters!
Gorgeous! Love the colors of this outfit.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
I love this look, the puffer jacket is perfect. And, of course the hunter boots are a classic winter staple. Thank you for sharing this wonderful look! Have a fabulous day! XOXO, Maria
http://theclassifiedchic.com/
shopping IS my cardio! loving the pants:) Thanks for linking up to Fashion Caché Friday
Hope to see you this week:) http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2015/01/violet-and-denim-fashion-cache-friday-4.html
~Be Sweet
Christina at
SWEET HAUTE
Love the moto leggings!