trench: zara (on sale!) | bodysuit: bradamant c/o | skirt: j.crew | boots: zara (old) | necklace: altr'd state

Last week the South got the prettiest dusting of snow (let's forget about being stuck in the house for days, frozen roads, bank closures and just focus on the pretty...) and there were something about the blank canvas that inspired me to bring a few winter whites out of my closet. A classic white shirt is one of the most important wardrobe staples and it's also the one I've had the hardest time nailing down. This blousy version (fittingly called "The Visionary" by the Bradamant team) has a throwback feel with sleeves reminiscent of the seventies and a luxe weightlessness. When Bradamant invited me to try one of their stunning bodysuits (perfect for slipping into skirts without extra fabric or chasing around a toddler without fear of coming un-tucked) I jumped at the chance to fill the gap in my wardrobe. I'm dying to add the Director (a classic button-up) and the Coquette (the perfect sweater) next!

This post is a partnership with Bradamant, a splendid work wear company aimed to empower you with bodysuits. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Chelsea & The City happen!

Today I'm coming at you from a pile of tissues, without a stitch of makeup and (let's be honest here) a little loopy from all of the Nyquil. Over the weekend Lo and I caught a nasty cold... Mr. Jackson's momma left in the wee hours of the morning yesterday (her visit was a smash by the way) and I've been laid up and on the mend ever since.

Being sick is the worst, especially when you would much rather be celebrating love day week and I'm so sorry for the lack of fun posts this Valentine's holiday. I had so much planned but apparently flu season had something else in mind for me! Hopefully I'll be able to come out of it quickly and rally for a little romance on Friday... you never know what wonders vapor rub can do!

As always, you're welcome to keep up with my adventures via Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest (I'm just lousy with downtime so I'm sure things will be poppin' on this girls social media channels).

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Happy Friday! This week I'm doing something a little different... instead of sharing links (I'm saving a few for next week's round up) I thought it would be fun to get a little glimpse into my life lately. I've always loved Ashley's Thursday's Thoughts posts and once my sweet friend Ashlyn starting sharing a little coffee talk on her blog, I knew it was time to share!