All the Bells and Ruffles

This was one of my favourite skirts (if not THE favourite) from last year. J. Crew brought it back this year, although it sold out quickly. There are however the solid coloured versions here. This skirt is the embodiment of feminine preppiness and the colour palette is as classic as it gets. You honestly can't go wrong with a navy, red and white checked wool mini skirt. It's the foundation of the preppy wardrobe and one of the best building blocks. What I love most about it is that you can pair it with simple navy tights and turtleneck and still look completely put together. Today, I opted for a bell-sleeve navy sweater with white trim and a pop of red with the shoes. Throw on the classic trench and you are prepping hard! The blanket scarf ties the entire thing together and provides that much needed layer of coziness for those crisp mornings!

Skirt: J. Crew (similar) | Sweater: Banana Republic (similar) | Earrings: Spring (similar) | Tights: Old Navy | Trench: J. Crew | Scarf: Shiraleah Chicago (similar) | Shoes: Gap (similar)