Melanie Auld Designs Blog: January 2013

At this point in the season most of us are dreaming of beach vacations, and although that is definitely what I am longing for, I feel like maybe I should keep my dreams a little more attainable for now. A Salzburg winter is pretty mild (recent weather aside) so I am hoping that by March there will be days where I can lose the jacket and getaway with a warm chunky knit, wishful thinking?

I am definitely a self professed label snob, for the most part. Recently, however, I have been trying to branch out, really mix high and low. On a trip to Zara the other day I came across a chunky army green cardigan with faux leather pockets (and a pair of the most beautiful little shoes, but thats another post). It was love at first sight. I bought it and haven't taken it off for days. It's so cozy!

Sweater-Zara, Necklace/Ring-MAD, Silk Tank-Club Monaco, Jeans- COH, Boots-Isabel Marant, Clutch-Proenza Schouler

At little more knit love:

Images courtesy of Pintrest

I am a BIG fan of Tim Kaeding and Lela Tillem Becker's denim line Mother. I have a couple pairs in my closet and the fit is perfection. However, when I saw the prints and colors in their new spring line I couldn't contain myself! I mean, this is next level denim. The prints have a very bohemian vibe which is right up my alley, and very in tune with MAD's spring jewels. When flipping through their images I couldn't help but start planning out which jewelry pieces I would wear with each pair. A chunky sweater, embroidered jeans, Marant Jacob booties and some MAD jewels, I can't think of a better reason for spring to arrive!