Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 ||    Pants: Madewell — Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 || Pants: Madewell

Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 ||  Pants: Madewell  ||  Heels: Aldo (old, similar) — Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old). Similar option 1 or option 2 || Pants: Madewell || Heels: Aldo (old, similar)

Fa La La La La La La La La. :) As you may know, I'm a big fan of over-sized sweaters with fitted denim for the holiday season (you can get away with eating that extra Christmas cookie!). Plus don't we all want that "I didn't try so hard" look? My favorite way to pair my chunky knit is with coated black skinny jeans (made to look like leather). It balances the more casual baggy sweater. When you're searching for the perfect cozy knit, try one with unique detailing (like this colorblock pattern or a lace bottom like this recent post). Add heels or cute flats and you're ready to go.

If you want a more glam look for a holiday party, try adding a sparkly statement necklace (like one from my recent Holiday Accessories post. I personally love the J.Crew black and rhinestone necklace to dress up this sweater.)

Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old, but here is the same sweater in different colors)  ||  Pants: Madewell  || Heels: DSW (Jessica Simpson) — Sweater: Urban Outfitters (old, but here is the same sweater in different colors) || Pants: Madewell || Heels: DSW (Jessica Simpson)

Wow, it's already December! And starting to get cold! Time to break out all my chunky sweaters. Today's look is a little bit rocker, a little bit flirty and oh so cozy! Leather and Lace is a perfect mix of masculine and feminine (am I right, Stevie Nicks?) I'll share a secret with you. My black pants look like leather but are actually what's called "coated"! So they give you that leather shine (without looking like cheap faux leather) for a price that doesn't break the bank. Definitely a good investment! Of course if you own real leather skinnies, more power to ya! :) I'm obsessed with over-sized sweaters for winter (you can easily hide any weight gained from all the yummy holiday treats! Plus they're so comfortable and a big trend right now!). This is also a great day to night look because the baggy sweater balances the dressier and tighter (faux) leather pants. The pretty lace trim is actually part of the sweater (although you could recreate this feminine look with a longer lace trim tank top underneath). I paired this outfit with heels because I love dressing up a casual style but you could definitely rock this look with flats, especially when you're at the office or home with family. Add a statement necklace or sparkly clutch to this ensemble and you're ready for a Christmas party!

For your entertainment, here's the Stevie Nicks and Don Henley song "Leather and Lace" that inspired the title of this post! :)

'Tis the Season for Chunky Sweaters

Leather & Lace...and Cozy Sweaters