Today I bought this Target vest because of page 56 in J Crew's November catalog:
I've been liking the "marl" lately and had been considering the Marled Wool Cardigan, Item #20270H, $128.00 - love it with the brown belt, layered over the plaid shirt & graphic tee. But when I saw the Merona vest, priced at $25, I thought I might try to replicate the look, give up two sleeves, and save $103.00. That's $51.50 a sleeve, folks! I can find something else to spend that on, plus I do like the idea of a vest.
I haven't seen the J Crew cardi in person, but the vest does not appear to be as "marl-y". It still has enough of the look for me.
Here it is on; I won't be wearing it like this:
Merona Marl Sweater/Black 247770, $25.00. This is a Small. Also in Brown and Blue.
And today I also bought this lip balm. Love it! This is the melon flavor which is taking me right back to Bonne Bell Watermelon Lip Smackers! Anyone remember those?
This Yes to Carrots Melon Lip Butter is 95% organic, all natural, contains no saccharin and is not tested on animals. $2.99 at Target. I bought the Berry too.
xoxo
I am loving the marled, too. Nice find. :-0
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with that Target sweater - I honestly think it might be cuter than the J.Crew version. They don't have it at my store so I'm gonna have to order it... but I can't wait to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteGreat find!! It looks fabulous on you too- I can't wait to see you replicate the catalog look! ;)
ReplyDeleteI wanted the J.Crew marled cardi too but I did NOT want to pay the $$$ for it! I ended-up finding one at BR that is pretty close to it- it just doesn't have the shawl neck and I paid about $50 for it at the b&m! :) Here is the online link to it in case anyone is interested:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25789&pid=690923&scid=690923002&vid=-1
I love that sweater! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your purchase. The sweater looks great on you and it looks like a really nice looking, economical alternative to the J.Crew version. I too, had my eye on the J. Crew Marled Cardigan but picked up the Old Navy version today and I'm happy with the quality for the money and fit (it is very long). $36.50 minus a 15% off coupon. Here is the info. if anyone is interested.
ReplyDeleteOld Navy Women's Shawl-Collar Belted Cardigans
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51747&vid=1&pid=696859&scid=696859012
I got an Old Navy version yesterday, too! This one is the Marled Funnel Neck Sweater Coat! I've been wanting the J. Crew version, but settled for this. Love the Merona one, too!
ReplyDeletehttp://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51749&vid=1&pid=696860&scid=696860012
Dang, $51.50 a sleeve? hehehe. Love the Merona vest on you - great find. Way curious about the lip balm - I'll have to try it - thanks!
ReplyDeleteLooks great on you... I just so happen to have to go to Target this week... YIPEEE!!
ReplyDeleteLove this, too!! must check out------if cold, you can wear a long sleeved white shirt underneath it. I got the ON belted shawl cardigan, that is black "marled" looking, too!! you should check it out.....
ReplyDeleteso....can't wait to see how you style the vest:)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to go check that out. I love the look of it!
ReplyDeleteI was in target today and after reading your post, kept an eye out for it. usually my target is looted but it was there! yay! and honestly I like it better than the jcrew version - the pockets on that one hit right at the wobbly bits of my tummy. NOT CUTE!
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