'TIS THE SEASON FOR SWEATER DRESSES

Newburyport, MA

I love the coziness of oversized sweaters and I've quickly begun to appreciate them more than ever living here in New England. I suppose that's why I am such a fan of throw-on sweater dresses which make for great one-and-done outfits. And there are so many options to choose from—puffy sleeves, maxi styles, tie-waists, fitted, oversized, turtlenecks, and so much more!

The holidays are looking a lot more casual for all of us this year but we still want to look festive and feel our best. That's why I think investing in a couple of sweater dresses that are comfy, yet flattering and cute are a great idea for Thanksgiving and Christmas! I have linked this one from Amazon and a bunch more affordable styles I love at the end of this post.

Sweater Dress: Amazon

Pearl Hoops: J. Crew Factory

Boots: Anthropologie

Boot Socks: Target

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SHORT SLEEVE STAPLE SWEATERS

Newburyport, MA

When it comes to switching out your fall closet into winter, it's all about finding great transitional pieces—cue the short sleeve sweater. It is genius! If you live in a warmer climate (like I used to) or if you're spending most of your days working inside your home this winter, it is the perfect alternative to a bulky sweater. This gorgeous pink short sleeve sweater from Repeat Cashmere  is one you can throw on for any season. I love the refreshing blush hue and it works just as well tucked into skinnies as it does with a midi skirt for the holidays or work trousers. 

And yes, I understand that cashmere has the reputation of being high-end and expensive, but the quality is definitely worth the investment. I continue to wear all of my beautiful Repeat Cashmere sweaters (see another post I shared here) and it keeps me warmer than some other bulkier options made with different materials. They have lots of beautiful cashmere short-sleeve sweaters to choose from so if you haven't already added one to your wardrobe, check them out.  

Short-Sleeve Sweater: c/o Repeat Cashmere

Oversized Hoops: Nordstrom

Gold Rings: c/o Baublebar

Jeans: Shopbop

Suede Slingback Mid Heels: ASOS

short-sleeve sweaters for every price point

A True NEW ENGLAND FALL

White Mountains, New Hampshire

It's been almost 15 years since I've lived in New England and experienced true autumn. One of the many things I loved about living in Los Angeles was the endless warm weather. However, after moving back here in September, I realized that there was a lot I missed about experiencing real seasons. That's why I wanted to make sure to take a road trip (or 5) to get a glimpse of some of the most quintessential New England fall views.

Franconia Notch and the Kancamagus Highway landed high on our must-see list and they definitely did not disappoint. We drove from Newburyport, MA, and on a normal day it should take about 2 hours, but with Saturday traffic, it ended up taking almost 4. So if you can, avoid driving up on the weekend! There seemed to be an endless amount of turn-offs all along the scenic Kancamagus route and at each, you can find pretty hikes and walking paths to explore. The highway winds through the mountains beneath a massive covering of foliage and the drive is just as pretty as you could imagine.

A few fun spots we enjoyed:

• Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch (make reservations) which has great hikes/walking trails and waterfalls

• One Love Brewery is a fun spot to grab a festive local beer and some snacks

• Lincoln Woods Trailhead is a great place to stop and walk/hike along the Kancamagus Highway

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