Irresistible Braids

Over the past year/year in a half, I've tried a variety of different hair lengths - shoulder-length, a lob, an actual bob, very long with extensions, longer in the front and so on. I change my mind often, never on the color, but always the length - When I see Lucy, I immediately want to cut my hair short with blunt ends. But then I come across yet another flawless picture of Blake and lusting after the short bob becomes a thing of the distant past. At the heart of my personal style, I am just a girl who loves long, beautiful hair…but for those brief moments in time when I change my mind, there is a simple solution: Extensions. 

As you guys know, I had beaded weft extensions in previously for about 3 months and I had so much fun with the process…the only thing I didn’t love was sleeping on them so to combat that, I decided to try clip-in extensions from Irresistible Me which you can put in and remove any time you want. I had been following them on IG for awhile and was really impressed with how natural they looked on everyone. The best part of these is the ease of use...Even if you just want longer hair for a few hours or a certain event, it takes no more than 10 minutes to attach the whole set, making for a fast new look!

I would wear a different style braid every day (if I didn’t hit the snooze button so often) and the extensions make braid looks so much more fun to play with! Not only is the length gorgeous but you have so much more hair to work with so you can make them as fat and messy as you want. This was my first time styling these, so I look forward to mastering the process and trying different looks. Next on my extensions list, I'm aiming for a fishtail or pull-through braid…stay tuned!

P.S. - If you have liked Sisters Marie on Facebook, you can see all the ways we have styled extensions in the past...Warning: Waves ahead.

How do you change up your look?  Have you ever tried extensions?
Wearing:
Top: Target (old but similar here) Jeans: Old Navy Jacket: J. Crew (similar) Boots: Gilt (old but similar here) Bag: Just Fab Hat: Neff via Amazon Necklace: Target (similar) Glasses: RayBan via Ditto (Get your first designer pair free with code SISTERSMARIE)

Sweater Stir Crazy

I don't know about you guys, but every year around this time, I start to go sweater stir crazy...With how cold it's been in Chicago, I've been living in chunky knits, jeans or leggings and winter boots to stay warm (and my office is always freezing!) In the beginning,  I enjoy wearing/styling each sweater for the first time but after awhile, it becomes redundant and I start to get stuck in a clothing rut. Sometimes it literally feels claustrophobic with layers and layers of thick materials. I just want to breathe.

Even if the temperatures stay the same, I think it helps to change up your style every now and then to give you hope that dry, pale skin will eventually retreat and tanned, bare skin will return once again. Enter knee high boots -- a peek of skin paired with a festive skirt pattern is cheery and a welcome break for your legs that have been stuck in hibernation. Add a complimentary pop of color via your purse or lipstick and kick those sweaters to the curb...for today, at least ;)

How do you avoid a winter clothing rut?  What suggestions do you have for mixing it up?
Wearing:
Top: Old Navy (old...this is equally adorable, though!) Skirt: Old Navy (old but love this similar t+j style too!) Boots: Choies
Hat: Amazon Fashion Purse: Nordstrom (similar in red) Necklace: Target Bracelets: Evelyn Jane Heartbeat Ring: T+J Designs Lip color: Glominerals...guys, sorbet is my FAVORITE! 

Rocked it & Swapped it

Us Midwest gals need accessories like blanket scarves to stay warm during the harsh winter months. Or at least that is what I tell myself as my scarf collection is ever growing ;) Personally, I have over five at this point, so when it came to shopping for Kaitlyn's birthday, I knew what I wanted to get her. I picked her up this beautiful scarf (and the hat she is wearing in her outfit below) and I loved how she styled them. The white top and distressed denim are perfect for everyday wear and those boots are amazing! Clearly I loved the hat I got her so much, I bought myself one too. One for you, one for me... I can't be the only one who shops like this, am I? 
When I found her scarf in our most recent swap bag I did a mini happy dance. I did not think I would get to borrow it so soon! I too styled the scarf for everyday wear. We are experiencing subzero weather here now and I am loving styling it with tunics and sweaters, with denim, and my super warm winter boots. 
Here is how we both styled the blanket scarf: 
Do you love this style for everyday wear? 
I added some of my favorite plaid and printed scarves currently selling below so you can shop the look!