When's the Best Time to Wear a Striped Sweater?

 

Yes, the best time to wear a  striped sweater is... ALL THE TIME!

  Channeling my inner child with some Spongebob throwback, but anyways

this striped sweater is one I could wear all the time.  The black and oatmeal 

stripes paired with a boxy fit make this sweater as comfortable as a sweater 

should be.  Paired with distresses jeans (seen here, and here, and here 

[clearly I wear them a lot]) made a perfect Sunday look.  

Let me also tell you about this jacket that I, for some reason, find to be 

so cute.  The two-toned style and denim feel make it stylish and wearable. 

The coloring is similar to the quilted style jacket I wore in my last outfit post,

but what can I say i'm attracted to it!

&& these python print booties from American Eagle have stolen my heart.

I wish I could say that they are still available, but sadly they are sold out!

I'll keep my eye out for them on the website, maybe they will be back. 

I hope everyone has a great week!

Sweater: No Rest for Bridget (similar) 

Jacket: H&M current, couldn't find on website 

Jeans: No Rest for Bridget (similar)

Boots: American Eagle, limited (similar color) 

Necklace: No Rest for Bridget (similar) 

Purse: Zara 

Office Decor.

For the past weeks I find myself wishing I had somewhere to sit, think, and work.  Although haveing my own office is not going to happen any time soon, I find myself loathing over different office styles.

These pictures are all ones that I have found in pintrest while browsing.
I love different parts of each office. 

1. I love the simplicity if the first office. Minimal color pallet and simple
    greens make this office look effortless.

2. I love the gold wall details in this office. They are so chic and defiantly
    my style, I love how they are styled gradually.

3. This office has fun insperational items along the walls, it's a really fun way
   to add personal aspects such as pictures, cards, and notes.

4. This forth office is a fun Tiffany blue color. The lamps are so lavish and the wall
    of black and white portrats is so bold. 

5. I loved the fun mirror shape in this office and the comfy chair! 

6. The cozy corner set up of this office grabbed my eye. I love the closed off feeling,
  the natural light comming from the window, and the precious wedding picture on the wall.

What are some must haves for your office

all photos courtesy of Pintrest. 

Jazzy Jacket.

As the cold air rolls around its time for jackets, personally i'm not a fan of stuffy,

puffy, oversized coats so thats why I was thrilled to find this great quilted style for 

only... wait for it... wait for it, 60 dollars!  It was such a fantastic find. 

I am also loving this paisley print waterfall cardigan, waterfall styles are so flattering, 

and not to mention comfortable.  The black on black was the obvious choice for me

it's always classy and easy to work with.  Also, these flats, yes you have seen them before

here, I had to purchase them in another color! 

Loving Layering

For those days that are chilly, but not chilly enough for a jacket.  I resort to layering.  It has to be the easiest way to successfully keep warm while looking cute.  I'm not a huge fan of jackets, they tend to be uncomfortable and stiff, but a sweater laves room for movement. 

Opposed to the conventional button down, I decided on a chambray shirt to wear underneath.

Its more my style!

I am loving this plum color and the "v" neckline.  I am pretty busty so its often hard to find a flattering sweater, the bulk and high neckline of most of them leave me looking shapeless.  But, the deep "v" in this one makes me feel as curvy as usual. 

The light bottoms add some contrast and the leopard loafers add sass to the over all preppy feel.  

Chambray shirt: Forever 21 (old)

Sweater: Gap

Jeggings: American Eagle (old) (similar)

Loafers: T.J Maxx (old) (love these)

Current Obsession: hats

J.Crew j crew hat / Uniqlo brimmed hat / H&M brimmed hat, $24 / Beanie hat, $13

This upcoming season has gotten me in the craze for hats.  In the past, scarves have been my obsession, but this season my love for hats is growing.  After already purchasing a Kardashian inspired wide brimmed hat I find myself gravitating towards other colors of this same hat (yes, I'm addicted), as well as other styles.  

 Hats are an accessory that take some thought.  Pick one that looks good against your hair tone.  Also, make sure that your outfit balances out. 

1.  For a wool baseball cap I would go for a sporty outfit, possibly some wedged sneakers, an embellished sweatshirt, utility jacket, and skinnies.  

2.  For a fall fedora I would pair it with a chambray shirt, some fall colored denim (maroon, gray, and brown are my favorites).  Some cute flats (animal print is always fun), and an optional scarf for those cooler days.

3.  For this wide brimmed hat I would go all out.  A patterned shirt with some embellished sleeves, fur vest, skinny jeans and fun booties would create an outstanding, show stopping look.  

4.  Last but not least for the transitional beanie anything is possible.  I love beanies for lounging around in a cozy sweater and leggings, but they are also great with a statement jacket. 

I would love to know your favorite style of hat!
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Cobalt Blues

I had the pleasure of collaborating with the lovely Chloe from Nomad En Vogue, she is too adorable for words and I am positive you will love her blog as much as I do. (P.S she just turned 24!  Wish her a happy belated birthday!)  

It is too funny that we both decided to pair colbalt with animal print.  Clearly great minds thing alike!  She clearly looks great in those jeans (not to mention the posh shoes).  Make sure to visit her amazing blog. 

Colbalt is defiantly a color to add to your fall wardrobe and I am always excited when I can add a fun color to a season.  Fall is so neutral and adding a pop of color is simple, all you really need to do is mix it in with neutrals that you already own.  Cobalt is a color to try weather it's a fun bag, bright shoes (i personally just purchased these Zara flats).  

For this outfit I wanted something polished and sassy.  This fun leopard dress screams fall, paired with black tights and black booties makes this look appropriate for a dinner date.  Its gotten quite chilly in boston these past couple of days so adding a neutral scarf helped with the chill. 

 

Cute Comfort

 I went a little overboard with the pictures of this outfit.  But, what can I say, I am obsessed with the location and am so glad I found it.  It was fun to shoot a comfortable weekend outfit, expically since i love my chucks, and this hat (or any other hat to be honest).

Everyone needs one pair of jeans that are comfortable, cute, and okay to wear to whatever they call for (even sitting on soaking wet cement).  These jeans are those jeans for me!  I have worn them out, to work, while, camping, to a Red Sox game, and while nannying.  They are perfect.

Next, this hat is too cute for words.  I gave into it at J Crews 30% off sale a couple of weeks ago, and its such a fun trend to work with.  Although I wore it with a low-key outfit here, in the future I have unique plans for this hat.  Its simple, yet such a statement. 

Sweater: H&M (recent) similar

Jeans: American Eagle(old) similar

Hat: J. Crew

Sneakers: Converse

Scarf: T.J Maxx (old)