I almost forgot to do an outfit post for what I wore on our Woodstock weekend in October! I just had to wear my new Mickey pumpkin cardigan for the occasion. I love that it is kind of subtle. Someone in a store asked me "Is that actually Mickey or just accidental placement" and I replied "It's Mickey! *laugh*" and he responded "That's amazing!"
It was so hard waiting to wear this after I got it in August, but so worth the buy! As mentioned in my wardrobe update that month, I actually bought the children's version of the sweater because I liked the silhouette better than the adult version AND I wanted to save $10 if it would fit, ha ha. In case you missed that post, here's the story again: I ordered 3 different sizes because I wanted to see if I could fit in a kid's size and got an adult as backup. I tried a Kid's XL Plus, Kid's 2XL and Adult PS. The 2XL ended up being the best fit, but they were all very close in size. I prefer the kids sleeves and the fact that the center pumpkin is not cut in half like on the adult size. When I ordered I had a $20 off of $50 purchase so I also grabbed some tees and a tank to save me $60 on the purchase. Then I returned the 2 other sweaters and ended up spending $38.11 on 4 items when just the cardigan would have been $39.99 ($49.99 if I got the adult size.) Now that's shopping smart!
Anyway, back to the outfit! We had a perfect weather weekend so I was super comfortable and not too hot or cold in the sweater. I knew we would be doing a lot of walking so I wore my comfortable Franco Sarto loafers that are stylish yet surprisingly comfortable.
Sweater: Old Navy x Disney Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Cardigan (I bought the children's 2XL)
Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop)
Sunglasses: Gucci Aviators (bought in Rome)
Shoes: Sam Edelman Kyana Loafer in Plum Wine Suede (DSW)
I did a quick outfit change for dinner into a cozy purple sweater, corduroy skirt I have had for YEARS and one of my favorite pairs of fall boots that I've had since 2008-ish! I had to have them fixed last year because the heel caps both fell off and now they're good for another 15 years.
Sweater: Rachel Zoe (Marshalls)
Skirt: Old Navy (VERY old but I did find some on eBay and a few other similars, linked below)
Boots: vintage White Mountain (eBay)
Bag: Chloé Alphabet Mini Saddle Bag in Red and Brown leather (ebay)
The next day we had our King Arthur baking class so I wanted to have a layer I could take off for the class and something comfortable to bake in. I opted for a sweater tank with a cardigan on top. Funnily enough, this brown cardigan is a similar silhouette to my Mickey pumpkin cardigan. Guess I have a type! I also wore sneakers, even though they don't go with the look because I didn't want to get nice shoes covered with flour. Ha ha.
Cardigan: Marled Half Milano Button Front Cardigan in Chicory Coffee (Marshalls)
Sweater Tank: Old Navy Sleeveless Open Stitch Sweater in Gingerspice
Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop)
Shoes: HOKA Arahi 6 Running Shoe in Grape Wine/Beautyberry
Last September after I went to the zoo with my best friend and her daughter I upgraded my ticket to an annual pass for Christian and I! We've always talked about getting a pass for this zoo because it's close to home and the perfect place for a morning walk on the weekends. We went the weekend after New Years to get some steps and fresh air.
I put some comfortable arch support inserts from PowerStep in my favorite Winter boots. I have walked miles and miles in these boots and the inserts really help make it painless. They fit in so man of my shoes so it's nice to be able to move them to whatever pair I'm waring for the day. To make them even cozier (and warmer) I added some fur FlatSocks!
We spent a couple hours walking around the Beardsley Zoo and saw some of our favorite animals! The American Red and Mexican wolves were enjoying a snack so they were super active and we spent a lot of time with the adorable Red Pandas! I also finally got a good view of the Brazilian Ocelot, it's always been napping out of view when I'm there. It may have been cold but the zoo does have a few indoor areas so we could warm back up while still enjoying the animals.
Sweater: Mīere the Label women's cotton knit sweater in terracotta
Jeans: J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Leg Jean in Moral (Gilt Groupe)
Boots: Vintage Snowland Moccasin Ankle Boots (from Grandma - their first appearance)
Bag: Loewe Mini Puzzle Bag in Pomodoro red classic calfskin
Purple Coat: Greylin Longline Shirt Jacket in purple (Anthropologie)
Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Erika' c/o Shopbop
Scarf: Madewell Houndstooth Patchwork Scarf
Ombre Hat: Disney World
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Here's a peek at my shoe insole stack!
I wore this to help Christian with a Christmas photoshoot for my brother and sister-in-law. We went to our favorite park and I roped Christian into taking some outfit photos for me too. We took some at the park and also the local historical society. He had his camera and was in photo mode, so why not?
It was a very chilly day but this Burberry sweater coat is always so comfy and warm! I just needed to block the wind from my face a bit. It's been a while since it appeared on the blog but it still gets plenty of wear in the Winter.
Cardigan Coat: Burberry Brit (Net-a-Porter)
Sweater: Everlane The Fall Seed Stitch Raglan
Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop)
Shoes: Splendid Harvest Mules in Tiger/Cheetah Print (eBay)
Bag: Chanel Classic 2.55 Double Flap (Madison Avenue Couture)
Ombre Hat: Disney World
I really need to start wearing all my blazers again. I have so many and can't get rid of them because they all hold such special memories and are just plain pretty! I mostly stopped wearing them because I don't go out to many "events" these days and wearing a blazer to the grocery store on the weekend feels funny. But I'm just going to go for it now! They're outerwear, so they're practical for this chilly weather This is one of my more recent blazers, bought for $36 in early 2019. Probably one of my last blazer purchases because I made myself stop buying them.
Blazer: Sandro burgundy double breasted blazer (Roundabout Resale)
Striped Top: Splendid 'Duke' striped pullover c/o Shopbop
Jeans: Everlane high-rise skinny jean in mid-blue
Ankle Boots: Candie's "ChiChi" Faux Suede Platform Heeled Boots c/o Kohl's
Bag: Dark Purple Chloé Faye (eBay)
These days Thanksgiving outfits are mostly about comfort. It's just the immediate family hanging out at my parents eating a big meal so there's no need to get super dressed up anymore. I do still want to feel a little fancier than usual so I made sure to wear some leopard print pumps to add a fun element. Initially I was unsure of the color combo because purple and orange can be too "Halloween." In the end I decided it was perfectly Autumn, especially with the leopard pumps.
Sweater: Mīere the Label women's cotton knit sweater in terracotta
Pants: J Brand Maria High Rise in Purple/Aubergine Velvet via The RealReal
Leopard Pumps: Cole Haan 'Chelsea' via Roundabout
Bag: Madewell Medium Slim Saddle Bag in Croc (small version) c/o Shopbop
Beaded Necklace c/o Aurate Destination Aura Beaded Necklace in Marrakech
Pearl Necklace: Aurate Pearl Lariat Necklace
I wore this last month for a drive up to Litchfield and Torrington. Christian was helping a friend get some drone shots of an event in the evening in Torrington so we used it as an opportunity to finally explore Litchfield like we've been meaning to do for a few years. We'd love to move up there one day, but it's a little out of our budget when we look at the acreage we want.
For the Litchfield portion of the day we started off at White Flower Farm followed by the White Memorial Conservation Center and finally Topsmead State Forest. We also finally went to Pizzeria Marzano in Torrington. I've had them on my list for a while thanks to Instagram. The pizza was so delicious, I can't wait until we take a trip back up there again! We hope to spend a weekend up in the area to see how it feels for locals and find other fun places to visit.
For the occasion I decided on elevated basics - jeans with gold embellished leopard and a gold sweater tank full of sparkle! Even my sandals were sparkly gold. I've had this sweater for a looooong time and it doesn't get as much wear as it should for being such a simple piece. I used to wear it a lot for work, but not as much for casual outfits. I think that may be changing now! It first appeared on the blog in a January 2012 "This Week in Fashion" post, so I assume I got it for Christmas? It's first full outfit post was with a gorgeous velvet blazer.
We were too busy having fun so we forgot about outfit pictures until it was too late, so I rewore it for these photos, ha ha!
Gold Sweater Tank: Willi Smith (TJ Maxx)
Jeans: Stella McCartney Wild Cat Skinny Ankle Jeans (eBay - linked pair is more of a straight leg)
Bag: Purple Prada Cahier in Viola (Rebag via Vestiaire Collective)
Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Kore of Berlin' Embroidery Sandal - 10th Anniversary Collection (Shopbop)
