Saturday, November 19, 2011

Working With Style {3} ~ A Week of Cardigans

I have a thing for cardigans. A serious thing. Like, I own a cardigan in just about every color, and several styles (v-neck, long sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, etc.)  in certain colors, several prints  and patterns and no less than 7 black cardigans.

It is a sickness really.

But cardigans are so versatile. I can wear them year-round. Buttoned or unbuttoned. As a light jacket. I wore them before during and after pregnancy. They were great for nursing. A co-worker calls the cardi-scarf combo my signature look. I don't know if that is good or bad.

It also appears I like scarves. A lot. I have 8 pashmina scarves in black, white, light grey, light pink, dark pink, light turquoise, dark turquoise, and purple. There is a store here that carries solid color, large pashmina scarves for $5. I pick one up every time I am in there.

This really is an unflattering picture. I look lumpy and bunchy. I hope I didn't look like that all day and just while I was rushing to get a picture in the restroom before someone walked in.

Pink V-Neck Cardi ~ Old Navy
White Shirt ~ JC Penny
Black Skinny Belt ~ Ann Taylor LOFT
Black Wide Leg Trouser ~ JC Penny
Necklace ~ Lisa Leonard Designs
Ring ~ Premier Jewelry

Blue Gem Button Cardi ~ Old Navy
White Tank Top ~ Old Navy
Pashmina Scarf ~ Craft Warehouse
Black Trouser ~Ann Taylor LOFT
Ring ~ Gift

I love yellow/black/grey combos but I couldn't decide which picture I liked better ~ with or without the scarf~ so I posted both. You tell me.
Black Cardi ~ Ann Taylor LOFT
Yellow Tank Top ~Old Navy
Grey Wide Leg Trouser ~ JC Penny
Light Grey Pashmina Scarf ~ Craft Warehouse
3 Ring Necklace ~ Old Nave
Ring ~ Premier Jewelry

Button Cuff Yellow Cardi ~ Old Navy
White Shirt ~ Old Navy
Black Wide Leg Trouser ~ JC Penny
Knit Floral Scarf ~ Old Navy
Ring ~ Premier Jewelry

 Lavender V-Neck Cardi ~ Old Navy
White Shirt ~Old Navy
Denim Trouser ~ JC Penny
Grey/Lavender Floral Scarf ~ Ann Taylor LOFT
Ring ~ Premier Jewelry
 
So, there you have it, one week full of cardigans, and a lot of scarves. I could probably go two weeks of sraight cardigans, but even I realize that I need to mix it up and I have very little fashion sense. Is there a piece of clothing in your wardrobe or a collection of something that you find yourself gravitating to?

Linking up with the lovely ladies over at Liberating Working Moms for this weeks Working With Style. Stop by and say hi and link up with your style.

2 comments:

  1. I LOVE cardigans too! I couldn't tell you how many black cardigans alone I have. You're right...they are so versatile. I've always had a love for cardis but it was solidified while I was nursing. I love that first pic of the pink cardi with the belt...I might need to get a belt just so I can try that look!

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  2. Okay - it's official. I must get a job that doesn't require a lab coat. I would swelter with a scarf, but I LOVE THOSE!!!
    Your look is fab, regardless of how your co-worker meant it. ;)
    Also - I love your bangs. I'm obsessed with bangs right now & may take the plunge this Friday.

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