Due to the cold weather, I wore a stole in place of a regular scarf (I highly recommend getting one from Forever 21 as they are affordable and very warm) and completed the look with some sleek, over-the-knee boots from Shoedazzle

Creamy Fruit Salad Ingredients Dressing: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salad 4 apples, cut into 3/8 inch cubes water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups strawberries, cut in half or quartered depending on the size 4 cups grapes, cut in half 2 cups blackberries left whole 2 cups blueberries left whole 1 (10-ounce) can mandarin oranges, left whole, very well drained 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped 1 cup shredded coconut toasted 2 tablespoons fresh mint, slivered Instructions In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese (8 ounces), sugar (2/3 cup), vanilla (2 teaspoons), and lemon zest (1 tablespoon) until the mixture is light and smooth, about 1-2 minutes
the stripe adds just enough polish to make them party-appropriate without losing that effortless vibe
This flattering garment is relatively easy to sew and can be made from a variety of fabrics- from linen blends to wool boucle