So cardigans have been quietly having a moment this fall and I am finally ready for them again. I went through a ‘put a cardigan on it’ phase in college where I literally put a cardigan on everything; a vintage tee? put a cardigan on it. A formal dress? put a cardigan on it. (I legit wore a cardigan to our sorority’s formal one year. GUYS. WHAT THE WHAT. If that wasn’t a cry for help, I don’t know what is.) So after a solid 10-year detox, I feel confident that I can reasonably wear a cardigan without abusing its comfort and convenient style. And I promise not to wear one over a fancy dress. Pinkie promise.
This cardigan is fabulous because it’s a bit thicker for fall and it really holds it’s shape. Plus it’s long but not too long — an important factor in finding the right cardigan, trust me. And I love the shawl collar. I’d say for coming back to cardigans, this one is a great start. (You can find this cardigan here!)
Have I mentioned how much I’m going to miss this pregnancy hair once it falls out? I’m just waiting for the post-partum hair loss to show. Every day in the shower I brace myself for clumps to fall out and when it doesn’t I’m so excited for the good hair day that follows. This is NOT my hair, okay I mean it *technically* is on my head but this is some different hair than what I’ve been working with for the last 30 years. Hormones can do some crazy stuff like make me a monster about once a month but also it makes my hair thick and agreeable for now, so then I love me some hormones. Some people have told me they didn’t experience the hair loss, so I’m doubtfully hoping that I will be in that small percentage of post-partum hair unicorns. Either way, let’s all just take a moment to recognize how great this hair, that in no way resembles my own, is. I say this with true humility as I know my day of thinner, limper hair is coming. Till then, long live pregnancy hair and crazy hormones that make it happen.
A couple of you guys asked about sizing on these leather booties. I’m wearing my normal size (size 10) but I feel like I could have probably sized up to a 10.5. I don’t think I could have done a full size more as suggested unless I was in a cooler climate and needed thick socks. These work perfectly with my sock liners and for our mild fall/winter climate. If you’re looking to pick up these booties I hope that helps! Get them quick by the way — these kinds of booties sell out fast!
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Your cardigan looks great! x
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Very pretty look!
Love this casual look!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
I love the color of your tee! So pretty paired with that cardi!
Briana
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Such a casual yet classy look! Love the outfit!
Xoxo,Khloe
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LOVE this outfit! I can see myself in this one!
hahaha I can relate girl! I’m cardigan obseesed too 😉
Yes to this combo!! loving your hair too, girly!
This is such a great fall outfit! Love the cardigan, wish it came in petite.
Absolutely love it!
Mireia from TGL
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Yes! Your hair is gorgeous! Mine didn’t start falling out until I stopped nursing. And then I had what I called “baby bangs” for ever. It took SO LONG for it to grow out.
Casual and cute combo!
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That looks like such a great cardigan! I never used to wear cardigans other than as cover-ups while in the office and dealing with the freezing aircon. I started embracing them more as a mum, they are perfect for babywearing as there are no zips to scratch baby’s face, and it’s a nice way to add a bit of colour or cosiness to an outfit! 🙂
Hope you have been having a great week!
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I’ve been on the fence about these booties for a few of your posts now but this one finally convinced me to get them. I sized up 1/2 size — we’ll see how it works.
Such a cute and simple everyday look! Love it!
xx, Jeany from http://www.vogueetvoyage.com
Aren’t Wit & Wisdom jeans such a gift to new moms?!?! I got my first pair last year during the Anniversary Sale when my daughter was 3 months.
YES!! Lordy I love them so!
My mom always had stick straight hair, like Marsha Brady straight, until she had me! Now it has a really good wave to it… hormones are weird!