Skirt: Banana Republic (on sale!) | Sweater: Splendid (on sale!)| Tank Top: Hanes | Shoes: Victoria’s Secret, sold out (Similar here and here) | Necklace: Nordstrom | Lip Color: MAC Viva Glam VI

I love the look of winter white.  At times I think I would love to decorate my house in a winter white palette with a soft, furry white rug to anchor the look.  Then I remember our large dogs and all the dirt they track in.   Um, yeah.  Not happening.

A light-colored monochrome look needs texture to keep it interesting.  If you’ve looked at white or cream interior design schemes, you usually find a multitude of textures including faux fur (my dream rug), chunky knits and fabrics in both heavy weaves and smooth silks and satin.

I used the same principal in today’s look, mixing a smooth knit top with a slightly thicker sweater.  I saved the heavy fabric for this tweed Banana Republic skirt I fell in love with and scooped up on sale.  I couldn’t help myself – a couple of cheesy mugs for the camera this week.

I can’t have my rug, but I can still enjoy a winter white look.  I just have to avoid the dogs before I head out the door!

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