When I see the first snowflake of the season I resort back to my 5 year old self, letting out a squeal  of joy and running outside. These pictures were taken during that first snowfall in upstate New York. I grabbed my coat, tossed on the warmest blanket scarf, and headed outdoors. Although I didn’t pack the best footwear for the snow (I can only carry so much in one suitcase, and although I would have been content in a pair of sweats most of the holiday weekend, that would result in some not so-exciting blog content this week!).  Nevertheless, these ankle booties still did the trick. As you probably noticed in a post earlier this week, I’m a big proponent of mixing and matching stripes and plaid – its such a fun twist on a classic look.  In this case, I also happened to have my hair in a braid before heading outdoors, which worked out well given the wet elements. I personally find that a braid can be a great option for when getting wet is inevitable, but you still don’t want to look like a total mess. Hope everyone is having a great week!