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Chunky Knit Sweaters & OTK Boots

Winter Outfit Idea - Sweater and OTK Boots | Lady in Violet

Red Chunky Knit Sweater | Lady in Violet

Taupe Over the Knee Boots | Lady in Violet

Winter Fashion - Sweater, Denim, Boots | Lady in Violet

Express Marl Sweater | Lady in Violet

Pink Tunic Sweater with White Denim | Lady in Violet

Elaine Turner Kassidy Crossbody Bag | Lady in Violet

Tunic Sweater, White Denim, OTK Boots | Lady in Violet

Winter Sweater | Lady in Violet

Taupe Over the Knee Boots | Lady in Violet

Cold Weather Outfit | Lady in Violet

Casual Winter Sweater | Lady in Violet

Casual Weekend Outfit for Winter | Lady in Violet

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EXPRESS Marl Cable Tunic Sweater  | DSTLD Skinny Jeans  | DAISY STREET Over the Knee Boots [SIMILAR]  | ELAINE TURNER Kassidy Crossbody Bag  | MELINDA MARIA Feather Pendant Necklace  | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings  | LOREN HOPE Sarra Cuff  | BAUBLEBAR Cuban Links Cuff,  Pave Links Bracelet  | RAYBAN  Aviator Sunglasses  | MAC Lipstick in Craving

They are here!! Remember when I mentioned my new OTK boots I ordered, they arrived last week!!  I can’t wait to wear these boots this winter.  I hope you were able to grab a pair when I first mentioned them, because they are sold out again.  It probably has something to do with the sweet under $100 price tag.  These boots are definitely a super trendy item, and not something I was ready to spend $200+ on.   It is always my thought process with trendy items.  What if it’s a one hit wonder trend or what if I decide it’s not for me?  My first pair of skinny jeans cost me like $20 when they were the hot new trend, and now I own like half a dozen or more pairs.   Anyway, these over the knee boots are pretty fabulous for the price.  One thing I wasn’t expecting was how tight they fit.   They are not an uncomfortable tight, more of a these aren’t going to fall down kind of tight.  These have a bootie at the base and the boot shaft is more added on material.  I think it helps give some structure to the ankle area of the boot.  The two main ways I plan to wear them is with dresses and skinny jeans.  I’m short, so I have to keep an eye on the length of what I pair them with.  This chunky knit sweater is the perfect tunic length for me.  If I go to long with the top, the proportions will be off and I may come off looking shorter.  If you are wearing a longer top, you may want to consider tucking it in.

I just picked up this sweater this weekend, while doing some New Year’s day shopping.  The color caught my eye immediately.  The knit is a mix of red, coral, and white.  It stood out among the sea of gray, blue, and black.  Don’t get me wrong, you know I love those colors, but I also like to grab new colors too.   It brings a little color versatility to my wardrobe.  I like this shade because I think it is going to work well with a few other colors  to give me some good versatility.  I hope ya’ll had a fun long weekend!  Thanks for stopping by today!

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Bright Red

Winter Outfit Idea - Sweater and Riding Boots | Lady in Violet

Gold Jewelry - Rocksbox and Baublebar, Kendra Scott | Lady in Violet

Winter Fashion Layering | Lady in Violet

JCrew Red Sweater, Popover top and Henri Bendel Tote | Lady in Violet

Sweater Jeans Boots - Layered Outfit | Lady in Violet

Corso Como Geneva Riding Boots | Lady in Violet

Layer Red Sweater with Tank Top | Lady in Violet

What to Wear in Winter | Lady in Violet

Gold Jewelry - Gorjana and House of Harlow | Lady in Violet

Red Sweater Jcrew Sleevless top | Lady in Violet

Winter Outfit Inspiration - Sweater Jeans | Lady in Violet

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JCREW Holly Sweater | JCREW Sleeveless Popover Top  | WHBM Saint Honore Jeans  | CORSO COMO Geneva Boots  | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Tote  | HOUSE OF HARLOW Bar Necklace  | GORJANA Chloe Studs  |  KENDRA SCOTT  Grady Bracelet  | BAUBLEBAR  Pave Links Bracelet  | RAYBAN Aviator Sunglasses  | ESSIE Nails in Plumberry  | MAC Lipstick in Craving

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!  I hope you all had a fabulous night whether you went out or stayed in.  I am so excited for this relaxing day off with plans to cook up some black eyed peas and cabbage later today, and finish off some leftover Champagne from last night. Hello New Year mimosas!

This outfit was one that I had originally planned to wear for Christmas, but it was too warm for a sweater.  I love layering, and this red sweater and light top work perfect together. Shorter sweaters are perfect basic winter layering pieces.  I own a few different styles in different colors.  You can layer them with solids or prints to create multiple outfits all season.  I have paired this one with plaid here.   I also pair my sweaters with sleeveless tunics and tanks that I wore during the summer.  It’s a great way to keep wearing some of your favorite sleeveless tops when it’s cold out.

I hope ya’ll have a great first day of 2016!  Thanks for swinging by today!

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A Look Back at 2015

Wow, I can’t believe it is already time to start a new year!  I have always loved the start of a new year.  The chance to kick bad habits and start some new good ones, to start fresh with a clean slate. It sounds super cheesy, but there is just something magical and hopeful about the start of a new year.  I think it is also the perfect time to sit back and reflect on all the events of the past year.  I love to look at where I was when the year started, and where I am now.  To see how I have changed and grown, the new friends I have made, and the old friends who still keep hanging around.

One of my favorite parts of blogging is being able to have this little diary to look back on for the past year.  I had fun looking back at old posts that I had long forgotten, outfit photos taken on fun trips, and to see how my blog has grown over this past year.  I still have moments where I can’t believe that people seriously come to my little space and read my blog.  It was this crazy idea I had for something fun to try out, and I can’t believe where it has taken me.  I have loved creating and running Lady in Violet, and I am so excited to continue sharing outfit inspiration with you in 2016.   Thank you so much for taking the time to make my little blog apart of your life.  I appreciate your support more than words can say!

Now to the fun stuff!  I loved putting this post together and seeing what the most popular posts were for each month.  I hope you enjoy this little look back and maybe even see one of your favorites in the lineup!

JANUARY

Outfit Idea - Create a winter look from a fall dress by adding a button down blouse underneath!

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FEBRUARY

Customized pink dress to add sleeves, office outfit idea, spring look

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MARCH

Easter Outfit Idea - Mint dress with statement jewelry, love it!

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APRIL

Spring Outfit Idea - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in Violet

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MAY

Summer Outfit - LIght Chambray shirt and White Denim with wedges | Lady in Violet

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JUNE

How to Choose a Colored Satchel | Lady in Violet

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JULY

Summer Outfit Idea - All White Outfit with colorful kimono | Lady in Violet

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AUGUST

What I Wore: Farmer's Market Outfit | Lady in Violet

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SEPTEMBER

Fall Fashion Outfit | Lady in Violet

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OCTOBER

Fall Outfit Idea - Burgundy and Olive | Lady in Violet

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NOVEMBER

Fall Outfit Inspiration - Sweater and Riding Boots | Lady in Violet

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DECEMBER

Winter Fashion - Long Cardigan and Riding Boots | Lady in Violet

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 I hope you all have a fun and fabulous New Year’s Eve, and I wish you a year filled with love and laughter!  Thanks again for following along on my fashion journey!

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Sweater Vest Layers

Fall Outfit - OTK boots and Sweater Vests | Lady in Violet

Sweater Vest and Swing Dress with Gray Tote | Lady in Violet

How to layer sweater vests | Lady in Violet

How to Wear OTK boots | Lady in Violet

Fall Fashion - Swing Dress and Sweater Vests | Lady in Violet

Baublebar Necklace and Bracelet, Kendra Scott Skylar Earrings | Lady in Violet

Casual Weekend Outfit - Over the Knee Boots and Dress | Lady in Violet

Lush Karly Dress with Gray Sweater Vest | Lady in Violet

Enzo Angiolini Holdyn Boots | Lady in Violet

Casual Weekend Outfit for Fall | Lady in Violet

| DETAILS |

LUSH Karly Dress  | MINT JULEP BOUTIQUE c/o Sweater Vest  [ALSO HERE]  | ENZO ANGIOLINI Holdyn OTK Boots  [ALSO HERE]  | HENRI BENDEL c/o No 7 Tote  | BAUBLEBAR Astronomer’s Pendant,  Horseshoe Pendant,  Ladder Cuff,  Cuban Links Bracelet  | KENDRA SCOTT Skylar Earrings  | MAC Lipstick in Craving  | ESSIE Nails in Masterplan

I hope you all had an amazing Christmas and long weekend!  I had so much fun hanging with family Thursday and Friday, and then being a little bit lazy this past weekend.   I updated the In My closet section of my shop page over the weekend to include a few of the new items I received for Christmas.  I also picked up these OTK boots yesterday!  I’m super excited because they were sold out over the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales weekend.  I have been checking for them to come back in stock, and they finally did this weekend!!  I cannot wait for them to arrive, and of course share some fun styling ideas with you guys.  I wanted a pair with a heel because I love wearing the over the knee boots in this post, but they have a more casual vibe to them.  One of my favorite ways to style these flat OTK boots is with a cute dress.  This Lush swing dress is the perfect length to pair with these boots.  I wear this dress all the time, and I’m always looking for a new way to style it.  A few weeks ago, we had a nice fall day, and I decided to add on this sweater vest.  I added this cozy sweater vest to my closet at the end of summer, and I have been waiting for some cooler weather to wear it.  The vest and dress hang at about the same length which gives this look a cozy, but still put together feel to it.

I cannot believe we are in the final week of 2015!  This year definitely seemed to fly by!  Check back Wednesday because I am sharing some of my top outfit posts of the year!!

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