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It’s still winter for a little longer so let’s talk about lightening your winter layers and which layers to keep around until spring! I’ll also show you how I style my blanket scarf. If you have a blanket scarf from the fall, pull that sucker out and use it for winter into spring layering!
I’m sure you’re probably like, “Ahh yeah, Kellie, what do you know about winter layering? You live in San Diego!” …Well yes, I do, and don’t hate me, but 1. It’s been COLD here in San Diego this winter (it’s like a “real” winter as far as winters go in Southern California) and 2. I grew up freezing my tooshie off in my home town, Chicago, and then Boston where I spent over 10 years before I moved to SD… so I think I’m qualified for the advice. 🙂

The key to winter into spring layering is starting with some basic, thinner layers, and then piling on more as needed (based on weather). This also makes it easier for taking off a few layers if the heat is still on inside or as it warms up during the day.  

Now let’s talk about layers:

1. Basics – I love to pick up a few white and black thermal long sleeve tops to wear alone or under basically everything. They keep me warm and I love the versatility of wearing it under a sweater or alone. My faves are from Nordstrom, linked here and below they have a bunch of options and colors. Speaking of basics, I have a million tanks from Target, also linked here and below that are a closet staple (and so inexpensive, under $8)!! 
2. Long Cardigans & Sweaters – I basically live in long cardigans right now! I like to wear them when I know I’ll be cold in the office or out and about and under a long coat, and then I can take the coat off later. OR you can wear them alone on those warmer spring-like days. Pair them with boots or booties for a chic look! These cardis are going to be staying with me long into spring. I’m sold, I own several colors.
3. Blanket Scarves – pull out that ‘ole blanket scarf that was trending last fall that you can use for this transition time. Add it to a long cardi or with your jacket to add some flavor to your outfit. Scarves keep your neck warm, but they also add some texture to your outfit (scroll below to see how I style the blanket scarf). Also they are awesome for traveling to use as a blanket or roll up for a pillow on long plane, train or car ride.
4. Statement Necklaces – so I’m guessing this wasn’t a layer you were thinking about….but these are great year round and a fun way to spice up your winter outfit (as I have pictured here in my thermal). I like them because they look effortlessly glamorous and turn a casual thermal and long sweater into something more eye catching.
5. Boots, Booties, OTK Boots and all sorts of Boots! As you see pictured, I’m in booties in this look and I love to throw them on to make an outfit a little more dressy. I choose riding boots when I want a casual look and believe it or not I have worn my hunters this year with all of this CA rain! I suspect most of the country will be keeping those nearby with the spring rain too. I’m also still wearing my over the knee, OTK boots which you’ll see more of in my sweater weather post here. I love them because they keep my legs warm with a skirt (sometimes with tights, sometimes without) and can be worn with jeans or here (and more below), and they give off a classy, sexy look! Also I have linked an awesome moto jacket which is a great closet staple in my moto and floral dress post here.

Here’s your Bicoastal Beauty Tip of the week: Two things:

1. Don’t forget about daylight savings time coming up Saturday night (technically Sunday morning) 3/10 (into 3/11) spring ahead! One less hour of sleep, but more daylight in the evenings!
2. Have a look at the photos below to see how to style your blanket scarf and as mentioned above, they can really useful for travel for long plane, train or car rides to use as a blanket or roll up for a pillow!

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Happy almost spring, friends. Please let me know what you think about these layers and what else you want to hear about. What’s your favorite part about spring fashion? Comment below!

xoxo, Kellie

I take the two ends and tuck them under in the front and tie them underneath:

Photography by Lauren Radack