Happy hour

I absolutely did not intend to come up with a holiday outfit, but when you have Christmas music on in the background (who, me?) these things can happen. But just because it is green and gold with a hint of red, doesn't mean it has to be for the holidays; I think gold sequined shoes are perfectly acceptable for a weekday at work. The martini, however, should probably wait until happy hour.

Happy hour by janetnewhall featuring martini glasses

By Malene Birger sleeveless top, $230 / Faux fur coat / Bootcut trousers / Giuseppe Zanotti high heel pumps, $2,160 / Leather purse / ADORNIA diamond jewelry / Reversible belt / Essie nail polish, $13 / Eva Solo martini glasses, $40

Fall sweater dress

So much for mild weather in the south, it's gotten to near freezing the past few nights and sweater weather is in full swing. Not to mention that it seems the heat hasn't turned on yet in our building, so BRRRRR!

Simple one today, but this dress has a lot to say all on its own. It looks so cozy and soft with lots of sass. Collarless coats seem to be a thing this year, and this one is pretty cool with the leather lining and details.

Fall sweater dress by janetnewhall featuring a black dress

Diane Von Furstenberg black dress / Trench coat, $27 / Salvatore Ferragamo black booties / Red purse / Warehouse crystal jewelry, $9.58

Weekend - Keep Paris Burning

As far as I can tell, the Keep Paris Burning shirt is a reference to a 1991 movie about an underground culture of minority transgender and gay people in New York in the 80s and 90s. Or to a crazy rebellion in Paris at some point in history. Hard to tell. Of course I Googled it (I'm a legit writer, not a heathen!), and most of the sites that popped up were just selling this shirt, so your guess is as good as mine, unless you are an historian or anthropologist, in which case, please help.

I know I'm bucking the white Chuck Taylor trend with these gray beauties, but call me a rebel. What really started all of this was the very inviting blazer that is sophisticated with just enough bad-ass hidden on the inside to inspire a rebel's shirt, dramatic nails, and army canvas. I wore something similar to this outfit (minus the obscure cultural reference) to take my son to the pumpkin patch for Halloween. Yeah, I'm hardcore.

Weekend - Keep Paris Burning by janetnewhall featuring a grey shirt

Zoe Karssen grey shirt, $80 / Knit blazer / J Brand blue jeans / Converse shoes, $72 / Richard James green bag, $790 / Topshop stud earrings / Essie nail polish, $21

Autumn cool

Down here in the south, it's only just starting to cool down to sweater weather, so a dress with a light scarf and some tights is plenty warm. I'm imaging trolling a used book sale, collecting squash and greens at a farmer's market, or just doing some reading on a blanket at the park. Fall isn't my favorite because it means the daylight is getting shorter, but we all have to admit that the weather is dreamy!

Autumn cool by janetnewhall featuring round glasses

Joules long sleeve dress, $96 / Mustard tight / Oxford shoes / Frye drawstring backpack / Charbonize khaki bag / Hoop earrings, $4.79 / Fat Face scarve, $26 / STELLA McCARTNEY round glasses / Essie nail polish

Casual Friday: Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! To anyone who loves someone or who is loved by someone, this day is for you.

In an effort to show the love, but skip the pink/red/lace/roses thing, I went with cool and casual. Gentle accessories, gentle colors, comfortable shapes. A tiny little heart ring, a single heart to warm your coffee. And tell me the color and shape of this chambray shirt isn't perfect. See how the tuck pleating makes the fabric go from straight to on the bias toward the bottom? Lovely. I originally started with some brighter colored accessories, but I decided I didn't want anything to overshadow that shirt.

Do you think it's sacrilege to skip the V-day colors? What have you done with your Chambray? Is it at all feasible to change one's nail color on a daily basis?

Casual Friday: Valentine's Day by janetnewhall showing how to wear water resistant watches

NIC ZOE chambray top / Frame Denim boyfriend jeans / Wallis slip on shoes / Alexander McQueen black skull purse / Movado water resistant watch / Rose ring, $280 / Jamie Joseph tear drop earrings / Samsung tech accessory / Essie mint nail polish / MUG BIG HEART NEON HEARTS