Sweet Pea Ruffle Cardigan {+ Daily Deals at Kendra Scott}

Well... I waited so long to post about this Nordstrom Anniversary Sale cardigan that it is already on sale again. I don't see the charcoal gray that I own online but they do have it in Chianti and Thyme. This is such an easy, versatile piece to throw on over lots of different tops and tees.... I've worn it quite a bit and always feel very comfortable in it. The ruffle edges are unfinished and the knit is thin and stretchy. No closures.

Last week I wore it very simply, with jeans and a white tank:

Sweet Pea by Stacy Frati Ruffle Cardigan - regularly $68, now $39.90 (40% off) at Nordstrom, Joe's Jeans, Old Navy tank, Cole Haan booties in Ironstone Suede

Also, I got an email today about some daily deals at Kendra Scott. The Danielle earrings (which I have in the turquoise) are on sale for $48 in the Hot Pink Jade and Pink Rose Quartz. $5 from the sale of each of those will be donated to breast cancer awareness. The Tavi Stud Earrings are also on sale for $40 (from $50) in eight colors. I like the Sky Blue and Smoky Gray but it's hard to choose!

Tavi Stud Earrings in Sky Blue

image from kendrascott.com

Hope everyone's having a great week!

xoxo

Mossimo Waterfall Cardigan

Here's another great Target find: the Mossimo Waterfall Cardigan. I saw these in-store but didn't really give them a second thought. But then I saw this post by Megan over at PIPM and I took another look. When I tried them on, I instantly knew this cardi would be a great addition to my wardrobe. I purchased the black/grey and wore it yesterday -- and it just has that feel of something I've owned for years and am completely comfortable in. I may just have to go back for the other color combo...

Here's yesterday:

the stripes look off here but they do line up (see very last pic)... I just have it on a little crooked

Mossimo Waterfall Cardigan, ON Jersey Turtleneck in Black Jack, Paige Denim, Gray Uggs, Silver hoop earrings, Chanel sunglasses

Winnie wants in on the picture...

And here is the shape of the cardi flat... cool, huh?!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

A Little Break {for an important subject}

This space is my little corner of the blogosphere where I have lots of fun sharing fashion finds, nail polish colors, travel fun, and the occasional recipe. Of course, all of this is flavored with personal opinion and experience (I'm not a professional at any of this) but I usually try to limit my content to these fun diversions and not get into any deep discussions. On the rare occasion, though, something comes along that seems so urgent and important that I just cannot not share.

Most of us have seen the headlines about the effect that bullying is having on young people today. In some cases it is absolutely tragic. I recently ran across a post on the blog Single Dad Laughing: Memoirs of a Bullied Kid. It is the most powerful discussion of the topic I have seen.

Now, it's a long post and takes some time to read. In the first part, the author recounts his own experiences, and in later paragraphs, he offers some real wisdom, insight and answers as to what we, as adults - parents or not - can do to help both the bullied and the bullies. His words had an impact on me and I think he offers a powerful voice for action and change. As of today he has over two thousand reader comments.

click here to see the post

I will resume my regularly scheduled programming soon :) and hope you are all starting out a wonderful week.

xoxo

The Mossimo Ponte Leggings {+ a new OPI polish & small mention of Cher}

I was alerted to the fabulousness of these ponte leggings by Shasta, who writes for CupcakeMAG. She said they were very much like J Crew's pixie pants at a fraction of the price. Now, I never did buy any of the pixies, but I can attest that these Mossimo Skinny Ponte Leggings are wonderful... the fabric feels and looks great; they are thick, comfortable, and definitely give me a feeling of support or being rather "firmed up". There is a seam front and back down the legs, and wide elastic waistband. No zippers or closures. I put mine through the washer and (accidentally, even though the tag says tumble dry is okay) the dryer inside-out... and they came out beautifully. Then I went out and bought a second pair.

Here are a couple ways I've worn them so far:

Old Navy Cowlneck Tunic Sweater in Graphite, Mossimo Leggings, J Crew Brewster boots (last year)

a little chilly -- so I added a J Crew outlet denim jacket from a few years ago before I headed out

the leggings again, with an Old Navy Perfect V-Neck Tee, Target Mossimo Boyfriend Cardigan in Heather Oatmeal, Gray Uggs and Burberry scarf

This boyfriend cardi from Target is priced at just $20 and comes in lots of colors... even a couple with stripes. It is just the length I like with leggings. It is pretty thin -- you can see the outline of my tee sleeve easily in the pics.

Also, please pardon the three shades of OPI polish on my thumb that I was testing out at the salon... which brings me to this:

pic from edwyse.com

Yes. That is Cher on the left (Cher! My Cher story is here.) and when I walked into the nail salon and saw this display, I knew I must get one of these colors for my pedicure. I chose "Let Me Entertain You", a sparkly, shimmery, bright and happy fuschia:

pic from beautyaddict.net

Great pics and reviews of the Burlesque collection can be found at All Lacquered Up.

Happy Weekend!

xoxo

J Crew Red Card Buys

Well, the card isn't actually red... was it last year? Maybe that's why I keep thinking of it that way... At any rate, I was lucky enough to receive this limited time 25% off in-store card again this year, so I had to take advantage of it. These three pieces are from the sale section. (I am thinking of a possible second J Crew visit before it expires on the 11th if I can fit it in.)

Cotton-Wool Ruffle Popover in Heather Elm

The ruffles go all the way around...love the color...very easy dressing.

I wore it over a heather gray Old Navy tank, with jeans and black Revas.

Cascading Always Cardigan (don't see the color online, but it is an olive green), and Tissue Ruffle-Rows Shell (I think this is the Vintage Wisteria color... and I found it to run big: this is an XS, the popover and cardi are size S.)

This cardigan was one of my new arrival picks when it first came out so I was happy to get it at such a great price. It has a really easy, comfy feel to it. I had not thought of wearing these two pieces together when I purchased, but thought the two colors might work when I looked at them next to each other at home. I like the combo.

I wore with jeans and nude flats. I'd love some gold jewelry with this but I didn't have time to think about jewelry this morning so stuck with my silver Tiffany necklace, silver Target earrings, and DY bracelet that I've been wearing almost daily lately.

The ruched rows are on the front only.

Hope everyone's having a great week ~

xoxo

Banana Republic {silk lace front shell} + Old Navy Sale Shopping

I am so far behind in posts... life with three kiddos has been extremely busy lately and most days it feels like I am just running from one thing to another with very little time to put a coherent thought or two together.

So, finally, here is the last item from my Give and Get order... I posted on the Gap part of my order awhile ago, and then had an OOTD with the BR leopard cardi & Ludlow Bay blue blouse. Just recently I got around to wearing the Lace Front Shell (which I really like). This color appears to be sold out online now, but they do still have it available in black -- and it is on sale.

(btw: SAVEBIG gets you 30% off at Banana, Gap, and ON today and tomorrow... I just ordered this in the Cream Plaid... saw it in-store and thought it was gorgeous -- but just couldn't pay $59.50 for an Old Navy jacket... also ordered this in Mellow Yellow and stocked up on some tees... don't forget to go through ebates if you order online for cash back)

BR Lace Front Shell, Loft cardi in a dark gray, faux black pearl earrings... most likely from Ann Taylor 10 years ago or so, Tiffany & Co. necklace... also about 10 years ago, DY cable bracelet, Gucci oversized coin logo sunglasses, jeans and Revas

Happy Monday!

xoxo

H&M {stripes and dots}

I had some hours to myself and was in a shopping mood today so I managed to find quite a few things at H&M, J Crew, and Target, and a lovely sale cardi at Anthropologie. Here's what I bought at H&M:

striped boatneck top (white/navy) 95% cotton/5% elastane #07700623024102 $17.95

(three buttons on left shoulder, six buttons at each cuff, one extra button sewn onto care instruction label... thank you very much, H&M!)

dotty scarf (white/black) 100% polyester #02328320000097 $6.95

Happy Saturday!

xoxo