Fashion Friday: Edition I believe the winter is our future and a giveaway
Well I’m sitting here with college football on, specifically the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and the high temperature was merely 99 degrees today. It’s hard to not feel optimistic that fall really is on the way.
Did you detect the sarcasm? Because it is thick, my friends, THICK.
But I mentioned yesterday that I received the fall Sundance catalog and as I browsed through it I decided that I am going to look forward to wearing sweaters and boots with an enthusiasm that actually makes it appear that I believe that day will ever come.
Also, make sure you read through to the end of this post because THERE IS A GIVEAWAY TODAY. A GIVEAWAY. THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS.
But first let me show you what I love this week.
As I browsed through the Sundance catalog I realized that it pretty much captures my ideal style. I love the sweaters and the lacy tunics and the cowboy boots. I told P that I would like to live in that world.
And, while I was looking through Sundance, P was reading his new copy of Off Road Adventures (yes, that’s a real thing) and showed me a picture of a vintage 1966 Bronco and said he’d love to have one.
So basically I’d like to dress straight from the Sundance catalog and P would like to drive a 1966 Bronco. In other words, we would like to be the Ralph Lauren family.
2. countryside corduroy jacket
I’d like to tell you I just like this jacket, but really I like this whole look. The scarf, the top, the jacket. It all works in a quirky kind of way. I bet Mrs. Lauren has something that looks like this. And probably a cool turquoise bracelet to tie it all together.
Have I already shown y’all this? I can’t remember. But let’s pretend like I haven’t.
4. tulle short vintage wool jacket
I really like these short wool jackets. They come in a multitude of colors but I’m really loving the orange in spite of the fact that I rarely wear orange during college football season.
Of course now that the Aggies are moving to the SEC and DeLoss Dodds is threatening to never play us again it may not be an issue by next year. Maybe by 2013 I just won’t be able to wear purple and gold in the fall, which won’t be hard at all since I have issues with purple to begin with.
Also, to show my Longhorn sistren (the female equivalent of brethren) that there are no hard feelings I will share that you need to head to your local Charming Charlie’s TOOT SUITE if you’re in the market for some burnt orange. They have some really cute stuff.
5. tinley road statement knot pendant necklace
I took Caroline to Forever 21 yesterday because she is obsessed with owning this owl necklace with a clock in its stomach and she finally wore me down. But then we got there and they had approximately 8,000,064 necklaces on display but were fresh out of the owl clock version. Which led to Caroline wanting to look at EVERY SINGLE NECKLACE in the entire store.
None of this has anything to do with this particular necklace, but it just brought up some fresh wounds.
New York and Company (formerly known as Lerner’s before they got FANCY) has a new line of clothes out that are inspired by Kate Middleton. Or the Duchess as she is now known since, much like Lerner’s, she has upgraded her status.
All of the pieces are cute but I especially love this ruffle trim trench coat. You may look at it and say “I can’t spend $89.99 on a coat! I’m not a duchess!” To which I will tell you to please note that you get 40% off at checkout. 40% off. I’m no math whiz but that’s almost half.
7. colorblock knit sweater cape
And while we’re talking about the 40% off at New York and Company, I thought you might also want to see this sweater cape. I’m a fan.
I’m always on the lookout for cute, affordable boots. I think these fit the bill.
I love Big Buddha bags because they’re usually so cute and virtually indestructible. I mean, don’t bounce on them like that gorilla used to do in those old Samsonite commercials or anything, but they hold up to normal wear and tear.
This is my favorite of the season. And I’m partial to the berry. Although the green kind of turns my head.
10. zarape tall boots by old gringo
These fall solely (Get it? Solely? And they’re boots?) in the category of total extravagance and money to burn. But I had to share them with y’all because they were in the Sundance catalog and, therefore, I adore them.
I bet Mrs. Lauren has a pair. In both colors.
As soon as P gets his multi-kajillion dollar clothing business off the ground I’m totally going to buy a pair for myself.
***Okay, now for the giveaway. I’m giving away one $50 gift card to Ruche on my giveaway page. Click here to leave a comment over there for a chance to win.***
Y’all have a great Friday.
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