Before we discuss winter, let's talk about the fall. 

I was so happy with my fall ten-item wardrobe choices. I am retiring two pieces now that we are moving into winter: the plaid Kate Kasin skirt, and the Everlane dress. I loved both of these pieces but because they are autumnal colors, I am going to pack them away until next year. 

Building up my special occasion extras Every wardrobe has an area that needs work. For me, that is re-building my special occasion extras. These are the dresses or other dressy clothes that you would wear for special occasions such as: date nights, theatre, opera, ballet, formal ceremonies, weddings, concerts, etc. Because I was in and out of the maternity phase for so long, I neglected this aspect of my wardrobe until I returned to a more stable size. During this time, I was able to dress up my everyday clothes to make them special enough to wear on a special occasion. But I do like the idea of having a small capsule of special occasion dresses for certain occasions. I started to build this last spring with the SKYE Corentin dress (Jennifer20 for 20% off) and this season, I am adding this beautiful silk dress from Lilysilk Daily12 for 12% off. My plan is to add one or two items each year to this collection with the hope that my special occasion wear will be ready for future nights out. My earrings and necklace are by SKYE Jennifer20 for 20% off. 

Lilysilk is the sponsor for today's video and in addition to the dress, they sent this bestselling camisole code Daily12 for 12% off. I like the thick straps and the crepe de chine material that does not wrinkle. This looks particularly good paired with the Mer Sea Hampton Duster. 

My winter addition I am taking it slow with additions to my winter wardrobe. On Cyber Monday I took advantage of a sale from Velvet by Graham and Spencer (one of my long-time favorite brands) and purchased a green jumpsuit. You know my love of jumpsuits is strong. I just love them! I know they're not everyone's cup of tea, but isn't that the great thing about the ten-item wardrobe? You can dress unapologetically in your true style and feel comfortable in your clothes. I really like this jumpsuit. It is corduroy and I can also wear this in the fall of next year. Since I am filling two holes in my wardrobe for fall, I was seriously considering buying another jumpsuit from Everlane that had my eye. I'm holding off on it for now and just going minimal with my wardrobe. 

How did the SKYE dress do? This was the most surprising verdict of the season. The SKYE Dezi dress (Jennifer20 for 20% off) which I loved right away, but wasn't sure how much I'd wear it on a regular basis, continues to be a surprise hit. I like wearing it without the belt for everyday. It's fun to pair it with leggings when it's cold outside. As one viewer commented, when paired with leggings it looks like a sari. I really enjoy wearing this dress. I think the belt makes it look fancier, so I would wear the belt for a more elevated occasion. I plan to continue wearing this in the winter. If it gets really cold, it will pair nicely with my heavy J. Crew black wool coat and a think scarf. 

Favorite shoes I really liked all of the new shoe additions to the wardrobe. I found the Oliver Cabell mules (JSCOTT10 for $10 off) to be so comfortable. I love sliding these on to quickly run errands. The driving loafers (JSCOTT10 for $10 off) are so comfortable too and still look great after wearing them all season. A major star for me were the Captain boots by Thursday Boot Co. These boots are a dream for me. They are so high-quality and have the edgy Victorian look that I like. 

Handbag highlight

I recently conducted a poll on my YouTube channel asking about the types of handbags you are interested in. I was so surprised to see how many women were interested in crossbody bags. I plan to do an entire feature on handbags in the new year, but have an early selection to share with you today. The American Leather Co.  THEDAILY gives 25% off. has really high quality handbags. This particular bag, the Carrie Dome Satchel functions as both a Satchel and a Crossbody bag. I love the versatility here. This high-quality bag is gorgeous. 

Online Clothing Stores of Note

Here is an additional list of some interesting and high-quality online retailers you can check out for your winter or pre-spring shopping:

Rungolee The dresses, in particular, are so gorgeous at Rungolee. They are high-quality silk garments designed by the most talented Indian designer, Anjali Kamra. 

Karina's Dresses This is an online dress shop that many of you have mentioned to me. They sell dresses for all types of body shapes in various styles and I am eyeing them for spring.

Ash & Rose  has an eclectic curation of ethically sourced clothing. They are worth checking out as well. 

I hope you enjoy today's video. 

Why do we need to stay consistent with using our planners? Because I believe that proper planning is one of the key tools to living an organized life. If you've never used a planner, this might be the year to try one! 

Here is a list of really unique planner companies that have both day and weekly planners. In a few cases, I have been able to procure a discount code for you. 

⚜️Suggested Planners

The Day Designer TDC10 for 10% off (valid until 1-31-21)

Ivory Paper Co. 

Simplified Planner

Planned and Proper  code GRATITUDE for 10% off 

The Secret OWL Society digital planners (currently 50% off)

Earrings by SKYE Jennifer20 for 20% off

Blouse by Lilysilk Daily12 for 12% off

Candle by Alora Ambiance

⚜️ Choose the right planner for you. Think about your life and how you like to plan. What will you be using your planner for? Work? Homeschool? Homemaking? All of the above? How do you like to plan? Do you require a detailed day schedule? Or do you prefer to look at the week as a whole? I personally like weekly planners, but I know those are less popular. It seems that most people prefer day planners. Figure out what you like and choose the best planner for you. Of the many planner companies I have listed here, there are both options. 

⚜️ Keep your planner in the same place. Whether it's on your desk or your bedside table, try to keep your planner in the same place so you don't need to waste time looking for it. If an appointment comes up and you look for your planner but can't find it, you might make a mental note to jot that appointment down later, but forget to do so. It's fine to bring your planner with you throughout the day (in your purse, for example), but try to select a resting spot for it when you are at home so you can easily access it. 

⚜️Store ample writing supplies near your planner. I understand if you have small children, this might be tricky. Trust me, I totally understand. If I have a nice pen or marker, it will be found by one of my children and disappear forever. But try to keep a nice pen or pencil either in your planner or somewhere nearby so you don't have to take a frustrating jaunt around the house looking for something to write with. 

⚜️ Use both paper and digital if it suits you better. I like to use both paper and digital planners. I utilize the calendar feature digitally and also appreciate the handwritten notes I am able to make in my paper planner. Don't feel as though you have to use one over the other. Find the best balance for using both. 

⚜️If you feel overwhelmed by the sticker and decorating options... don't use them. If you check out some of the planning videos on YouTube, you will be amazed to see how some women like to decorate their planners. I appreciate their art. It's kind of like scrapbooking. It can be a therapeutic way to be creative and will make you want to open your planner on a daily basis. But if you are not artistically inclined, or feel too old to use stickers (that's me, ha!), you don't need to use them. Having said that, if you enjoy that type of artistry and get therapeutic benefits from it, go for it! 

⚜️ Don't just plan your day, consider using your planner in other ways that suit your goals. You don't need to use your planner only for scheduling appointments and keeping on top of cleaning routines or work deadlines. You can also use your planner to track goals. If you're trying to drink more water or exercise more, you can remind yourself in your planner. You can use your planner for grocery and meal planning. You can use your planner to write inspirational quotes that will help you get through the week. You can write notes to your future self in the planner that you will get to as the days go on. Customize your planner to make it exciting to use everyday.