FOREST GREEN

{Coat: Old Navy $35 (similar) | Top: Marshalls $15 (similar) | Jeans: Old Navy $35 | 

Shoes: Ann Taylor Borrowed (similar) | Handbag: Anne Klein via Marshalls $40}

It's appropriate for my first outfit post of 2013 to feature the color of the year: green. I love this coat for so many reasons, but mostly because it automatically livens any outfit you pair it with. Although in sunny Naples it might not be cold enough to wear all afternoon, this peacoat may be the splash of color you need to brighten the upcoming snow days. I borrowed these Ann Taylor "Armadillo" booties from my sister, but flats like these Steve Madden loafers would look great as well. Happy strolling! 

STRIPES ON DOTS

{Top: Forever 21 $15 (similar) | Dress: Target $20 | Bag: Nine West via Marshall's $35 |

Bracelet: Target | Flats: Target $15 | Watch: Michael Kors}

I was always the type of girl to shy away from mixing prints, textures and colors. That is, until recently. I love how the lacy stripes settle over the flowy polka-dot dress. The red bag gives the outfit the pop of color it needs (especially since it was such a gloomy day by the lake). I've realized that there is nothing wrong with breaking out of your comfort zone every now and then and trying something different. And if you're lucky, you'll even make friends with baby ducklings, too.