Sunday, December 5, 2010

There's just something about a slouchy sweater...

There's just something about a slouchy sweater that makes me feel so snuggly warm and chic at the same time. A sweater like this black kimono-sleeved number I snatched up at TJ Maxx are great because you get the same level of comfort as when you're in your favorite sweater or hoodie, but with way more style points :)

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I wear this particular sweater constantly, and styled in every way you can think - casually with jeans, a tank and flats, with leggings and boots (a la today's Ootd), over dresses; it's one of my go to's when I want easy but still cute...which is pretty much all the time. I love the kimono three-quarter sleeves even though they are a little awkward to maneuver into a coat - good thing it's so thick and warm by itself! It also has a convenient little hook and eye closure mid-way down that I'll sometimes close if I want more coverage.

I wore this outfit to hangout with some friends last night and it was just what I needed - casual, comfortable; perfect for lounging while having some drinks and laughs.

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Yay for accessories :) I will never have enought jewelry. The love knot on my ring finger I picked up from a shop on Etsy - it was only $6!

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I got about four different colors of these skinny belts from Old Navy ages ago but hardly ever wore them until recently...I guess I never really knew how to style them. Now though, they've pretty much become a staple as far as my accessories go - this gold snake skin one especially.

Slouchy sweater: TJ Maxx
Top: Old Navy (no longer available)
Leggings JCPenny
Boots: Evans
Love Knot Ring: Etsy (no longer available)
Swirl Ring: H&M
Bracelet: Got it in Greece
Necklace: New York & Co (no longer available)
Belt: Old Navy (no longer available)

Big welcome to some new faces - soniam.griffiths, Beatrice, and Kinsey of In Kinsey's Closet!

In other news, I'm super excited to be participating in Big Beautyful Mess' Secret Blogger Gift Exchange! 




BBM is so awesome for setting this up, I can't wait to find out my secret blogger :) I love exchanging gifts! The great thing about the exchangees having blogs is that we can scope out each other's style to help us pick out that perfect present! Check out the the list of bloggers involved, these are some seriously stylish ladies!

9 comments:

  1. You look really nice (even though I keep thinking you might be cold :D). I love the bracelet (I got a pendant and earrings with the same motif while in Crete and now I'm thinking I should have got a bracelet too :D greedy, ain't I? :D)

    Best wishes from Lithuania ;)

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  2. Thanks Elata! I was quite warm, I swear! And no, not greedy lol, you just have good taste!

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  3. I love your outfit! It looks comfy and fabulous! And that belt is such an awesome color/print! I love your bracelet too! Oooh, have fun in the secret blogger gift exchange! What a cool idea! :)

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  4. You look so beautiful! All the gold looks so nice with your dark hair!

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  5. I think i understand what you mean about a "go to" sweater, I too have one that i go to if i think i am going to be in a cold situation e.g. movies or a very rainy day. Your accessories are pretty, especially liking the love knot ring and the necklace.

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  6. Very chic and I am so loving your gold accessories! Beautiful!
    xoxo
    Stiletto

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  7. Cute look-my fav color is black and I could live in a cozy sweater:-)

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  8. Love this entire outfit, but I'm especially in love with that necklace, it's too cute. I'm in need of a slouchy sweater now.

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  9. you look beautiful! I love the belt, such a great detail :)

    <3 Anika

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