Sunday, November 18, 2012

What I Wore Sunday, Vol. 3: Boots, babes and layers!

Cardigan, Target; scarf, gift shop in Sunriver; top, Style & Co. (thrifted); jeans, Hudson (thrifted); boots, Target


Dressing up in the Oregon winter can be a challenge! While it doesn't get as cold here as it does in some parts of the country, it is wet enough that you still need to dress warmly to be comfortable outside. Then, once you arrive at your destination, you need to be able to adapt to the (almost always) overheated interior. My outfit today fits the bill perfectly! I have an orange short-sleeved top with a  dark teal cardigan layered over it (and a plain white cami under the top), some dressy jeans, one of my favorite scarves, and my new cowboy boots. My dad got me the cardigan last year when I was pregnant so I would have something dressy to accommodate my growing belly. I got a fair amount of mileage out of it as a "maternity" top (it's just a regular sweater) and I love that I can still wear it postpartum and be comfy and cute! 

The shirt I picked up at St. Vincent de Paul (along with this sweater and a few other steals!), and it would be cute standing on its own, but it works really well under the cardigan. It's a couple of sizes larger than I'd normally buy, but I tried it on because I loved the color and style. It fits well in the shoulders while having a flowy look to it that I really like. The jeans are some of my favorites. Hudson does a great job of styling petite jeans, so if you can get your hands on some at a thrift shop (or you want to splurge) and you're on the shorter side, these are worth trying! Dark jeans can definitely be dressed up, and for rainy weather, they are a very practical choice. The scarf is one I picked up a couple of years ago on a trip to Sunriver, a resort town in central Oregon, while we were browsing in an import shop. I bought it because it literally goes with everything - there are so many colors you can always find a match! It seems to work particularly well with this cardigan and top, though, so I think this might be a lasting combo.

Last but not least, the boots! I really love these. Dan bought them for me a few weeks ago when we were out doing some shopping. I've become a bit boot-obsessed over the last few months, but I haven't had much luck finding any that were cute and comfy while still being within our budget. These, from Target, definitely fit the bill! They are tall, but not too tall, and they have the traditional styling without going overboard. I'm not quite bold enough to wear the boots with my jeans tucked in - maybe next week - but they work with the jeans over the top too.
Can you tell I love these?!

For fun, I thought I'd throw in a picture of what we all wore this week - Emily and Erin are wearing matching sleepers from Carter's with little elephants all over and one big elephant and "I (heart) Mommy" on the left. Love, love, love! I can't believe how tall they are getting. They are hugging each other spontaneously - I swear I didn't orchestrate that! These little loves will be 5 months old tomorrow...where does the time go??


I'm linking up with Fine Linen and Purple for What I Wore Sunday. Don't forget to head over and check out the other ladies' lovely outfits when you're done reading!

13 comments:

  1. you truly are the CUTEST.

    and so are your girls!!

    You live in Oregon? it is a life goal of mine to visit --- maybe I'll be stopping by .... :)

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm biased, but I think they're pretty darn cute myself. You totally should come for a visit! Oregon is awesome! :)

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  2. That outfit looks fantastic on you. What a great color combo!

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    1. Thank you! I was a little nervous, but I'm quite pleased with how it turned out!

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  3. So cute! Love the longer top and that sweater! The boots are great too :)

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    1. Thank you! I am in love with this outfit now! I didn't wear the boots today and I missed my dry socks. I will have to wear them tomorrow for sure!

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  4. Oh my gosh your babies are so cute. And you are too. I love the boots and the top and everything about it!
    Thanks for joining us again :)

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    1. Thank you, Emily! I love this link-up, I'm so glad you and Kendra are hosting it!

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  5. What a cute look and those girls! Ack, stop it!!! All these sweet babies are making my uterus ache!!

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  6. That picture of you with your two girls is just the cutest thing ever!

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  7. Sarah, our babies are almost the EXACT same age! I didn't know that. My Mare Bear will be 5 months on Thursday. Which makes me only a leeeeeeeeeeeeetle jealous of how great you look. After having TWINS. I only had 1 baby and am still struggling to wear any of my regular clothes. Inspirational, girl :). And love, love, love the boots.

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    1. Thanks, Dwija! I do remember both of us talking about wanting to go into labor around the same time - but I was so out of it while I was in the hospital I missed the exact date she was born!

      There is a lot to be said for the calorie torching effects of breastfeeding two hungry babies! And low-rise jeans. I struggle with the other ones still. I'm in love with the boots too! Thank you!

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