A blizzard hits DC the day I’m supposed to leave on my ski vacation – the irony is not lost on me. Hopefully we’ll make it out today, but I’m not holding my breath.
After learning my flight was canceled (on Friday, no snow had hit the ground yet), I decided sledding was going to be an integral part of keeping my sanity during this whole debaucle. And it was. DC can be a lot of fun when we get a big dump of snow. My friends and I had a great time tromping around the neighborhood, testing the limits of my antique-quality Flexible Flyer (which I should have photographed), and marveling at some horrific moments in driving decisions. Later on, I went to a friends’ holiday party, feeling very smug about my ability to reconcile holiday party dress and snow-appropriate footwear. My (very) small successes with practicality always make me feel clever.
vintage fur cape
H&M dress
Forever 21 vest
Born boots
Boyy bag
82 comments
myedit
The first two pictures are making me swoon. You are one freaking glamourous lady! Though snow storms are frustrating, there really is nothing more beautiful than a fresh layer of snow…well, except that cape!
Jacqueline
Love the fur cape and the boots in the last photos. I hope you can make it out. There is barely any snow left in Denver and it has been super sunny. xoxo
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Julia
God, that cape has got to be the most inspiring thing I've seen in a long time. You look like a winter queen! How fun is the snow? We got trapped in a magical Christmas village on our way home from New England. Anyway, have a blast skiing. I know you'll do so in inemitable style! Is that a word? I don't even know…
Teresa
Your fur cape is divine and those booties are adorable!
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janettaylor
Fabulous bag, E! 🙂
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English Rose ♥
I want that cape!!!!!!
Hope you had an immense weekend
Stay safe and chic
English Rose x
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Diane
That cape is simply heaven. It's just so good.
Eri
Very glam on the snow, really loved your outfits and enjoyed your blog.
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Hope to see you soon.
Keep warm.
Elizabeth
your coat is so wonderful! it looks so warm and cozy! 🙂
i love your outfit as well.
sisters and dresses
How much snow!! i love your boots!!
Susan
you look so beautiful in the snow! 🙂
have a sweet day, xoxo
The Novelista Barista
damn!! lots of snow!
Amy
Damn E! Can you look any more glamourous? Wow, this whole outfit is amazing and I am SO jealous of your incredible fur cape- WOW!
xoxo
Amy
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P.S. Boston got hit right after you guys… we got about 12 inches though. Hope you guys make it out today too! I'll keep my fingers crossed..
S.Elisabeth
Hahah WOW irony times like a million. At least you got to go sledding! It snowed in PA too, but I'm so anti-being col I've been staying by the fireside staying warm haha. And love the shoe-party wear compromise, it looks amazing!
mom & son
glad you enjoyed sledding with your friends.
my gosh, i love that cape E!
wish it's mine, huh!
MAISON CHAPLIN
The first photo is amazing, and I love the fur coat!
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STEFANIE
lovely pictures! have fun on your ski vacation!
Sidewalk Chalk
What a beautiful cape! I'm also swooning over your H&M dress – I love the button details. I hope you're able to make it out of DC for your ski vacation! – JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk
Melissa~
that coat is so amazing!!!
and love the outfit under it too.
Fashion Cappuccino
I adore that luxurious coat in the first picture!! Your outfits are always a delight to look at! xoxoxoxoxo
Sher
Beautiful fur cape! Hope you can get a flight out tomorrow and still enjoy some of your vacation time.
Ruta
Oh I love your fur coat, it's absolutely gorgeous. Very very pretty.
And your holiday party outfit is gorgeous. Very pretty.
We have literally no snow, and we should. I mean Canada is known for it's winters, but sadly no snow yet, well we''ve had a bit but not nearly enough to really call it a snowy winter.
legalstyle
I can't believe you have so much snow in DC!
And I love the boots in the last picture. Wedge heel? They look like the ones that Jane Aldridge did for Urban Outfitters. I'm sure they were a hit at the holiday party!
Dylana
Amazing vest!
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Leah
That cape is too awesome. You are too awesome.
GingerSnap
I'm sorry that the snow is keeping you from your vacation! I love the pictures though and the snow looks beautiful and magical! You also look amazing in that black vest! You can rock clothes… 🙂
Phyllis
oh my gosh, i LOVE your cape!! you look so beautiful E
FashionJazz
Hello hun! I adore ur cape!! Hope you get to go on vacation soon xoxo
FashionJazz
Hello hun! I adore ur cape!! Hope you get to go on vacation soon xoxo
Amelia
I love the boots! I hope everything works out with your trip 🙂
Arushi Khosla (FabBlab)
I love the first outfit to bits.
HiFashion
I love the fur cape. Its definitely something to keep you warm! The pictures of you in the snow are fabulous. We haven't got that much snow here yet.
The F Word Online
ouu i love ! the jacket looks super cozy and ready to tackle all that snow haha.
xx lue
The Owl's Closet
i love, love ur coat! u look so glamorous:D great holiday party outfit, as well:) hope u'll be able to fly out soon on ur ski vacation! at least u guys will have a white xmas:D
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Brittany
That fur cape is quite possibly the most beautiful thing I've seen in a long time.
J-Diggety
You are one sassy snow bunny! I've decided I'm going to rope the BF into driving me to the big city (Denver) after Christmas for some serious F21 shopping… I just can't take it anymore!!
xoxo J
chaoskontrolowany
Great boots! I love it <3
Blicious
love your cape!!!!!!! your hair is so cute!!
Kristy
i heard about the snowstorm in DC. 20inches? hopefully it'll get better soon. on a lighter note, you look amazing in that fur coat (WOW!) and the lace up boots! what a great way to cheer up the gloomy winter mood 🙂
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Poppy
I really like those boots! the snow photos are lovely
TeenageDirtbag
you really look like prince Diana, specially in that fur! so glamour :).
Hanako66
that cape is like the vintage find of the century…amazing.
the whole look is positively perfect for holiday party in the snow!
maggie
you look fabulous in that fur cape! and wow, that is surely a LOTTTTTT of snow. =
Kristin
You look deliciously glam in that cake!
Meg
Wow E I'm loving that cape!! I'm sorry your flight got cancelled though, I hope you make it out at some point. ps. I'm so thrilled you liked the cardigan I made inspired by your anthropologie one! Honestly your style is always a huge inspiration for me xoxo
What Would a Nerd Wear
aw sorry about the snow! your coat/cape looks awfully cozy though.
anotherfishinthesea
You look ridiculously glamorous in the first two pictures!! Hope you made it out to CO!
Chicago City Girl
I love the fur jacket ~ you look like a snow bunny! 😉
Jenny
Wow–you really did a great job resolving pretty party frocks with snow boots. I love this whole ensemble, it's so thoughtful and put together.
xo Jenny
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Valencia Lia
Your vintage fur coat is sooo lush! I love love it,so gorgeous and it feels so comfy and soft.
Woww,I've never seen such thick snow before. And good thing you wore your booties too.
Adore your sparkly top with the vest too!
betz
i ran out of words to describe how stunning you are… you truly are a fashion inspiration.
xx,
betz
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michelle_
such pretty boots .
cant stand looking at them when they are covered in snoe 🙁 poor shoess..
enjoy your last few days of 2009 !
hope you havent wasted this year for nothing 😉
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Clara
beautiful look as always.
i love the shoes.
xx
La Historiadora de Moda
The photos are amazing! You look soooo glamorous! And I am in love with that vest!
Kim
Wow. I love this look although I don't think I could ever pull it off. You look amazing!
Kim
Wow. I love this look although I don't think I could ever pull it off. You look amazing!
Posh
Very classic look, nice!
MissNeira
Classy! I love those boots!
katie d
Dude, that cape is nuts I'm obsessed. I never knew how to dress fashionably warm when I lived in Ohio all those years… now my fall jackets work juuuust fine as winter coats in Dallas. And those boots are awesome they look like some Chloe's I'm thinking about…
Oh and that bag is pretty crazy awesome.
Happy holidays 🙂
x.katie
Felicia|DaLipstickBandit
Awww snow bunny! Those boots remind me of some Chloe boots…so cute!
dotie
that's some heavy snow down there and your fur vintage cape is just the perfect accessories 🙂
Danielle
Love this outfit! Absolutely adorable. Your blog is so cute!
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princesspolitico
that fur cape makes you look like a fashion super hero, here to save the world from bland outfits… i loooooooove it.
so very sorry about your canceled flight – needless to say that majorly sucks. at least you got some wonderfully wintry dc photos!
xo.
princesspolitico
michelle_
thanks for ur sweet comments dear !
awesome post !
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Taylor Sterling
What beautiful snowy images!! I love your bag! xx
cla-sib
your shoes are adorable.. love your second outfit, it looks so casual chic. =)
xoxo cla
Denise
you're simply breathtaking. Gorgeous coat lady.
happy holidays!
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I really love this look !!
amazing blog
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fayeee
beautiful photoshoot as i would say
the scarf is my favourite, i could have a huge collection of scarfs if i could afford it!
Fayex
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Sissy
Adorable cape!!! like it a lot!!!
Zanah
I really like your boots… especially the color. Definitely a nice alternative to basic Black! Thx for your sweet comments and have a fun Xmas!! 🙂 Mon Mode Blog
* Fashion Dreamer *
You are so gorgeous! Love the vintage cape, it looks absolutely amazing. Sad to hear you missed ur holiday, the weather has been hideous in the UK too lots and lots of snow.
Reena
x
Miss Eve
OMG those first images…that coat is incredibly gorgeous…and you look so beautiful…wow,wow,wow,…it's just perfection 🙂
Wishing you Merry Christmas and a beautiful holiday season, much love: Evi
Savvy Gal
i adore adore your fur cape. happy holiday!
Orchid Grey
oooh, sorry to hear of your hold up! you guys did get a lot of snow! on the other hand you have that amazing coat to keep you warm! have a happy and safe holiday!
Jen
your outfit is fantastic! 🙂 and i'm so jealous you went sledding (hopefully not in that outfit?).
hope you're enjoying the holidays 🙂
The Owl's Closet
hi, E! i am STILL loving that capelike jacket:) i just tagged u for an award on my blog:) happy holidays!
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MELODEES
that coat is insane gorgeous!
Grace
Your cape is amazing.
Love Grace.
Ash Fox
so cute! i love that shawl! merry christmas!
God's Favorite Shoes!
That bag is to die for!
D.
I am beyond envious of this fur cape. I have been pining for just any kind of cape, but now that I've seen this I do believe it needs to be fur, specifically vintage fur. Amazing!