Oh Cardigan, How I Love Thee Let Me Count The Ways

Last week after my sister found out that I was wearing my winter coat in the house for warmth (former California girl here) she took me shopping for some warm clothes. First we went to the thrift store where I found a lot of sweaters but most were pilled or had small arms which would be perfect if I was a dinosaur but unfortunately I'm not. Next we went to Target I found the cutest cardigan on sale for $15 Target Boyfriend Cardigan by Mossimo. (I've linked to it here but online its back up to $22.99.) I went daring and veered from my normal black, brown, blue and picked yellow. Now they have lots of other styles of cardigans but this was the only one with pockets and with a toddler the more pockets the better.

 

Counting down the top five reasons why I love my Target Boyfriend Cardigan

1. Affordability. I was able to get mine on sale for $15.00. Regular price is $22.99.
2. Pockets. Perfect size for either your phone, keys or a snack for little one.
3. Color. The colors are amazing they have ten colors to choose from. Mine is Sierra Gold.
4. Comfort. Target not only thought of the perfect shape and length but also used a sweater fabric that is super soft and warm.
5. Stylish. Cardigans are so versatile that they can be worn with any type of skirts, shorts, leggings, dresses, pants and my fav skinny jeans. 

 

 

 

 

 

Cardigan Target, Top Thrifted found similar, Wedge Boots gift found similar, Clutch Nine West gifted from Ross found similar online.

My New Love

Oh skinny jeans where have you been all my life? I knew you existed but thought only skinny girls would look cute. I was wrong.

They are very comfortable and feel like pajamas so much that I asked Jeanne if I bought pajama jeans on accident, she assured me that no I didn't. Skinny jeans have made it so easy for me to dress up or stay dressed down but look dressed up. My therapist thanked me for looking put together she said most of her clients come in flannel pjs and I snickered so much, ha if she only knew, also makes me want to stake out her place and tell all the women the amazeballness of skinny jeans. 

In the pictures I'm wearing them with flats & pants rolled up, when wanting to look fancy I pair them with super perfect boots, a gift from my sister Julie (the flats were a gift from her too it's like she's a mind reader). You can also wear the jeans not rolled up but mine are not very long and would look like high waters which on Ava is hilariously cute, me, not so much. Now be warned, every brand fits differently so don't give up on first try or in my case 40 yes 40 though possibly more. My lovely sister Sandi encouraged me to keep trying every time I wanted to quit. I tried on every pair in Macy's with no luck, then went to gap & loved them but didn't love the price so next it was Old Navy they have so many different fits you may want to start there. I tried on the Rock Star super skinny fit & really felt like a rock star I broke out in an air guitar riff. Be warned go up a size if you order them or try them on. Also huge bonus, they are only $19 right now! 

Do you have a favorite brand?