Color Me Styled - Earmuff Already!

image via Pinterest, via ExtraPetite.com

After a summer of hard work my sweat glands are glad to have these chilly temps return, but trying to find the right amount of clothing to wear for 30 degree temperature swings is beyond tricky. The last thing you want is to have to pack along all the essential layers for 35 - 55 degrees (literally, that is Chicago's temperature today).

Plus a hat, although adorable, can sometimes mess with your hair do for the day. And let's not try to add anymore stress to this already tense situation of warmth.

Enter, earmuffs. 

You'd be surprised by the warmth just covering your ears will provide. Plus designers at all price points have options for you! If you get a neutral pair, like the Burberry ones in the picture above (which I adore by the way) you can wear them with nearly anything. But I am really digging the green coat, tights and boots, and bag that Jean at extrapetite.com

I am rocking a pair of 180s that wrap around the back of your head because they're the only pair I've got! But I am putting these pairs onto my wishlist.

The top contender? These Kate Spade NY Carriage House Earmuffs. They look so fuzzy and luxurious!

Kate Spade NY Carriage House Earmuffs

But I also wouldn't complain about any of the earmuff options below. There are even muffs out there that will plug into your iPod, iPhone or Walkman too! 

Color Me Styled - Dress for the Weather

With temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 80s in the next week it is challenging to pick a style and stick with it. But you don't have to rush into fall just yet... there will be plenty of time for jeans tucked into boots with sweaters and scarves (it is only the 2nd week of September). 

We were spoiled this year with unusually hot temperatures so 70 degree temperatures feel cold, but they're not! You'll be sweating after 20 minutes if you've got a long sleeved shirt, scarf and jeans tucked into boots.

Since it might be difficult to decide what to wear with temperatures being all over the place and the change in season, I've decided to put together this little guide. It works for me and I hope it works for you!