April 6, 2016

Spring Sweater & Style Perspectives

yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace
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yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace

yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace
yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace

yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace
yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklaceyellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace

yellow cardigan, kendra scott rayne necklace




 SHOP MY DAILY STYLE
Cardigan: LOFT (Similar here) // Tank: Topshop (Textured Option)
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind ($90) (Also seen here)
Peep Toe Booties: Kristin Cavallari (Suede Option)  // Watch: Michael Kors
Necklace: Kendra Scott (Similar here for under $20)
Bag: ZAC by Zac Posen c/o (Also here) // Lipstick: NARS (Schiap)

I'm back with week six of Style Perspectives with The Blended Blog. This week our host is Lana - and our theme is how to style a spring sweater, jeans, and flats.

If you can believe it I do not own any flats.  I own flip flops, sneakers, and my favorite Sam Edelman Gigi sandals, but I do not own any closed toe pointy flats, loafers, lace up shoes - or anything that might qualify as "flats".  I think the last time I owned flats - I was in college.  And, I will not mention how many years ago that was - but I do have a milestone coming up this May - anyone guess how many years?

In thinking about college - I was one of those students who changed their major several times.  I could not figure out what I wanted to do. (And, actually I am still trying to figure it out.)  I started college as a biology major, then switched to psychology, then education (specialty in high school biology and math), and then decided to go back to just general biologyI chose a diverse biology curriculum from pre-med microbiology and biochemistry to environmental science and ecology.  For one of my environmental classes, I spent a week hiking in the Smoky Mountains and camping outside in an open air pavilion on top of a mountain.  My pre-med microbiology and biochemistry classes were not as "fun" - but rather intense.  For the tests, our instructor would give us a list of 30 essays to prepare.  And, on the day of the test, he would pick just 5 of them for us to answer.  We would get an empty blue book (if those still exist) and 50 minutes to write our 5 essay answers.  The nights before those exams were the only times in college I had an "all-nighter".  I would spend the entire night researching the answers. (Partly because I never paid attention in class or to the reading.) After the exams, I would reward myself by going shopping, which was actually more browsing - because I was in college.  I am happy to say though with all of my changes in my major,  I did however manage to graduate in four years!

So, that is a little more about me... now back to my spring sweater - and how I wore the cardigan above last fall.  And, this cardigan is very similar to the one I wore on Monday - it is just a little brighter and shorter.

SHOP MY DAILY STYLE
 Cardigan: LOFT (Similar here & Seen here) 
Leopard Pumps: Nine West // Tee: Caslon // Jeans: 7 For All Mankind ($80)
Watch: Michael Kors // Necklace: Kendra Scott (Similar here for under $20)

Here is a round-up of last week - and how we all wore BRIGHT PANTS.  Red pants were definitely the top pick. (Can you find one of the top clicked on looks.  One hint - she is in the middle of the image.)

Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After : Library-Lovin'-Lady // Daily Style Finds: The Personal Stylist
Foxy's Domestic Side: The Crafty Engineer // Grumbling Grace: Toddler Tamer & Teacher
Simply Shaunacey: Reformed Frumpy Mommy // Two Teens and Their Mama: Stylish Midlife Mama
RSquared: The Not So Nerdy Accountant // Shoes to Shiraz: The Shoe Hoarding French Teacher
Puppies and Pretties: Cube Dwelling Fashionista // Mishaps and Mayhem of Solitary Life:  Single Girl, Simple Style
A Lovely Little Wardrobe: A Casual Petite // Making the Most of Everyday Classic Yet Current Over Forty 
NickandNik: Mama with Curves // Living on Cloud Nine: Blissful Fashionista


And, the LINK UP...





Lastly, don't forget about the SHOPBOP sale - which ends tomorrow!

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30 comments:

  1. Another yellow cardi! I love it. I can't believe you don't own flats ! Lol those shoes are killer tho. You look younger than me so I'll say college was 5 max 10 years ago. ( it's been 15 for me )

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  2. I am loving the colour themes you have going each week and also loved learning a little more about you! Great outfit!

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    1. Thanks, Deena. (The idea came from trying to make my Instagram feed look more cohesive - but I am enjoying it - and it is being a bit challenging to stay on track!)

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  3. That's funny that you don't own any flats. That's about all I own... :-)

    I love the bright yellow cardigan! Fabulous outfit!

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    1. I know - when I need to walk somewhere - I think "why do I not own flats!"

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  4. The yellow sweater is such a great piece for spring, and I love it with the black booties!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  5. Love you in yellow Lisa!! Such class and a lil sass!!! I had to smile, i started out in Psych at IU then switch to secondary Ed and taught psych, soc and govt, now I work in health care in education and communications. Nothing wrong with changing our minds!! You look GREAT!!

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    1. I feel better knowing I am not alone. And, so true - we can change our minds as we like.

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  6. Beautiful look! Love the black and yellow combo! Perfect transitional look!

    -Tatiana
    We Shop in Heels

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  7. Love that sweater! The whole look is great! I am not a flats person either. Those boots are great!

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  8. Loving all these sweaters you have been featuring! They look fantastic on you! And so nice to get to know a little more about you! Impressive that you graduated in 4 years having changed majors so many times. :) And oh those blue books...does everyone just get a laptop now? haha.

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  9. You look fabulous in yellow! Definitely a great spring sweater! Love the leopard pumps as well. If I was more comfortable in heels I'd have a closet full, but I prefer flats.
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  10. Oh boy - I totally remember those all-nighter's before tests...ugh the worst lol! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  11. Love that yellow cardigan!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: WORKING (TRENDY) GIRL LOOK!

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  12. Loving the pop of yellow with that cardigan, so pretty <3
    Green Fashionista

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  13. I love this yellow sweater! So bright & springy. I changed majors a bunch of times in college too - I started in communications, went to architecture, and finally decided on fashion/retail management. I have no idea how I graduated in 4 years!

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  14. Yellow and Leopard for the win! I can't believe you don't have any flats outside flip flops. Time to get shopping girlfriend!

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  15. Love the yellow cardigan and your booties add a glam flare to the outfit! =)

    - Cielo

    Follow me on Mermaid in Heels
    Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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  16. Fun to learn a little more about you. Loving this happy yellow look.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  17. What a pretty yellow sweater, and I love how you added some edge with black. I was also someone who changed her major SO MANY TIMES in college, and I still have yet to figure out what I want to do with my life. Glad I'm not alone, ha!
    Shea | www.shealennon.com

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  18. I think I need more yellow in my closet! And I love those gorgeous shoes on you!

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  19. Okay, I can't decide which shoes I want more!!! Also, I loved your college story!

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  20. Glad to read I am not the only college student who dabbled in a few majors before graduating (pretty much for me) on time. I remember blue books...oops, should I admit that publicly. Love your buttercup yellow sweater. I wear a whole lot of heels, too, but have some flats. Always so put-together and perfect, Lisa.

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  21. Blue books were still around when I was in college too! I hear you on flats though, I have a few pairs of Sperrys, but that is about it. It is hard to find a pair that fits my weird feet!

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  22. I love the contrast of yellow and black. Thanks for adding your fashion flair to the My Refined Style Linkup.

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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