So, I wore this open cardigan this way last December. This time around, creativity tipped its hat to me, so I [brilliantly] decided to wrap it around me and belt it. My Uncle David always said this line to me: "I'm so smart I scare myself." Obviously, I scared him sometimes, too. He also refers to things as being "beautimous." Not sure if anyone else ever says this word, but good ol' Uncle David does. Look at that: my beautimous outfit is so smart I scare me. I kindly thank you, fashion blogs, for inspiring me to rethink my wardrobe.
I need you to know that these boots are the most comfortable boots to ever grace my feet. Holy cannoli. They're b.o.c. brand, and I bought them on SUPER sale at DSW. Sometimes, that store just blows me giant, sloppy kisses with its awesome finds like this one and these awesome gold flats. I was going to wear these really cute black booties from my mom (she always gives me shoes she realizes she can't wear--hooray for being the same size!), but they looked weird with the jeans. I already turned out all of the lights upstairs; I wasn't about to rethink my pant situation.
The Outfit:
Cardigan: Urban Outfitters
Belt: Pac Sun
Jeans: The Limited
Boots: b.o.c. via DSW
Earrings: Target
The Details:
Occasion: Forty of the students and a handful of the teachers participated in what's called Safe School Ambassador program. It was an all-day, informal setting in our school's media center. (Such an enriching experience. Truly.) The media center is usually one of the cooler parts of the building, so I dressed for the venue. I could move around comfortably, and I wasn't too hot.
Comments: The students loved this sweater, and I especially loved it styled this way. When I snuck into the hallway for a bathroom break, one of my previous students informed me that I was going to take her shopping. I agreed that I will take her shopping when she graduates next year; she seemed quite satisfied, and I am a woman of my word. Let it be known that I felt a *smidge* like a high schooler because I was sporting clothing from both UO and Pac Sun.
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Such a cute outfit. That cardigan looks so cozy!
ReplyDeleteDhruvi
Stilettos & Sequins
This sweater is so "beautimous!" I really like it styled open and with your belt. I have a pair of B.O.C. boots too and they are the most comfortable pair I own. If ever I know I'm going to walking around a whole lot, those are the boots I wear.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a cute sweater! I was told today that I was a student's fashion hero. :) I wrote about it in my blog, since it was probably the worst day ever to tell me that LOL!
ReplyDeleteMy husband says "beautimous" sometimes. I think he got it from reading Fancy Nancy to our daughter. B.O.C. sandals are incredibly comfortable as well!
ReplyDeleteI do love this cardigan and how you styled it. You look great!
ReplyDeleteGinny
Oh wow... Can't decide which I love more about this outfit - the adorable cardigan and that knee-length booties??? Soo cute!
ReplyDeleteAbby
Life in the Fash Lane
I said it in a previous post, I'll say it again. I love this. I also didn't realize this is the infamous UO cardigan (I feel like a lot of other people have it, or something similar to it in black and white). I like that it's not black and white. Hooray for you and your lucky finds at DSW!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I can relate to escaping battle cries of video games (re: the December post). It's not Call of Duty here-- it used to be Halo, and now it's Grand Theft Auto. Boys.
I love everything about this, Danielle! Those boots are awesome - I love b.o.c. shoes! They are so comfortable, and I want 100 pairs of them. I'm in the market for some new shoes (like nice, comfortable new shoes/boots for the winter), and b.o.c. is one of my favorite go-to brands. I want to find boots just like yours!
ReplyDeleteI cannot get over how much I love this outfit. As I have told you before, that sweater is one of my very favorite things I have ever laid my eyes on. The color and awesome aztec pattern make a lovely combination here. I really can't get over how good it looks wrapped and belted like that. You can count on my copying the look with my aztec cardigan. I'll give you full credit :) And lastly those boots are BEAUTIFUL! Exactly what I'm looking for in a black leather boot. Little heel, sleek design, not too much hardware, and aren't BOC made for comfort? Perfect.
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