the wearhouse district

( Photos by  Courtney Charles )  We are entering the tail end of winter and I have to say I love this time of the year for my wardrobe. It's not freezing outside. You don't have to bundle in bulky coats, gloves, ski goggles... But, it's still cold enough to layer, and show off your sick outerwear: like this classic Members Only faux leather jacket. Simple, timeless and a touch masculine, this jacket makes me feel confident and unstoppable. That little extra boost can make all the difference. There's a saying I like, "The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces." It takes a jacket that makes you feel superhuman / like a true badass to ignore those parking spaces and keep pushing on until you reach your goal. Wearing: Jacket - Members Only ; Shirt -  Similar ; Denim -   Big Star ; Shoes -  V ans ;  All photos by  Courtney Charles

( Photos by Courtney Charles )  Love is in the air as Valentine's Day fast approaches. I decided to celebrate the only way I know how - a new outfit! Pulling from the holiday's traditional colors, I picked to layer a white oxford over my new obsession: J. Crew's red and white stripe sweater. I paired with J. Crew's slim and comfy denim jeans (484's to be exact), because I wanted a warm, casual vibes - nothing too stuffy.  It's the perfect V Day ensemble (and I have a feeling stripes will be huge this season - win, win)!   Wearing: Sweater - J. Crew ; Shirt -  H&M ; Denim - J. Crew ; Shoes - Dr. Scholls ; Belt -  H&M All photos by  Courtney Charles

I know, I know. Valentine's Day is supposed to be just another Hallmark holidays to benefit the greeting card corporations and flower shops ...or something cynical like that. But, hey, you know what? I say a holiday meant to celebrate love is actually kind of awesome. I think we should embrace it! The world can always use more love! Whether it's a husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, friend of a friend, a new crush, fellow music lover, fellow fashion lover, lover of all things red (or pink), secret lover, brother, mother, brother from another mother, or a total stranger - here's a list of cute #VDay gift ides for everyone. Jonathan Adler Zig Zag Alpaca Throw , $295 Urbanears Sumpan Earbuds , $29 J. Crew Sam Sunglasses , $118 Fjallraven Kanken Water Resistant Backpack , $75 Marc Jacobs Embossed Card Case , $95 Smythson Little Bit Naughty Wee Notebook , $40 Henri Bendel  Rose Travel Candle , $15 Comme des Garcons x Converse PLAY Hidden H...

I'm so excited to share this brand with you guys. Over the past few weeks it has become one of my new favorite accessory lines. I just think they are so cool and unique. I love them! The company is called JoJo Rings  - and they hand make socially conscious, one-of-a-kind  rings  from 100% recycled keys. Isn't that awesome! Even better, they donate to charity for every  ring  sold and have raised $10K+ for charity so far. Essentially, this brand stands for everything I love: sustainability, Individuality, and social good.  Learn more about JoJo Rings or shop their collection now at  www.jojorings.com

[photo: "Chasing Shadows" Music Video]