GET THE LOOK :: CRUSHING ON VELVET

Hi ladies! Cristina here with my latest style crush, a textile that looks as luxurious as it feels - velvet! A fun alternative to your well-worn winter staples (step away from your wool cardi), it happens to drape beautifully in everything from blazers to dresses and my favorite, the wide leg trouser.

Skinny jeans are my go-to pant of choice on cold days when skirts aren't an option, but sometimes a girl needs room to move (and breathe!) and for those days I propose a wide-legged trouser!

The best feature of these velvet trousers has gotta be that they feel like pajamas but look fashion week worthy. A perfect marriage of comfort and style that is oh-so-rare. Because the velvet itself has an eye-catching sheen, I paired these pants with all neutral colors, so as not to compete with our statement piece. When styling a neutral look I like play with texture to keep things interesting, so I chose a mesh knit sweater and a faux fur scarf.

Now that I've discovered this gem I don't know that I'll ever fully return to my skinnies!
If only I could find a stiletto this comfortable...

xoxo Cristina

*images via: alltheprettybirds, vanessajackman
*resources: sunglasses, scarf, sweater, purse, shoes, pants