Pretending It's Spring: Red, White, and Blue-Striped Layers

Photos: Katie Derus | Blazer: BR (old, similar here) | Shirt: J.Crew (similar here) | Tee: F21 | Pants: Current/Elliott | Shoes: Aldo (similar here) | Necklace: Anthropologie (old) | Bracelets: Saks, Express, Ann Taylor, F21, Boutique

You might remember my post where I was super excited that Current/Elliott was on Gilt Groupe. Here is the debut (and review!) of what I bought: the Current/Elliot Captain Trouser in red (size 23). I was a little disappointed initially when I put them on as they felt pretty loose. Once I belted and pegged them, though, I decided liked the relaxed fit. I'll probably wear them as is for a while, and if I'm still feeling like the fit isn't right, I'll take them to the tailor or potentially try my luck at shrinking them in the dryer. For the time being, I'm happy to have this pop of color brightening my winter wardrobe and helping me keep believing that spring will come to Colorado soon.

P.S. My forlorn look out the window in these photos was because it was dumping snow right when my lovely photographer, Katie, and I finally made time for some pictures last weekend--Murphy's Law of Photo Shoots, I suppose. At least it made for the first good ski day I've had all season the next morning!