(just for jaycee, because she asked ;-) )
In a shockingly abrupt end to summer, I woke up this morning to find it was 43F outside! It's about that time, to break out sweaters and boots and my favorites of fall - wool, tweed, corduroy. But since this is still transition time, I haven't gone all the way over to fall clothes:
Sweater, tank, jeans: OldNavy.com
Shoes: Bella Vita
Bracelets: Amrita Singh
Earrings: Catherines
Watch: L.A.M.B.
Scarf: I have no idea; I don't remember where or when this came from. I have a vast collection of scarves, some of which date back to the late '80s and high school.
Why This Works: The dark wash jeans and dark purple tank, combined with the neutral booties, are all a nod to fall, while the bright scarf and light neutral cocoon cardi don't tip this over into the heavier feel of late fall and winter clothes. A fine-gauge sweater is a great transition piece, as it provides more coverage and warmth as the days cool, but doesn't add bulk.
I'm actually still deciding whether I think the cocoon cardi, specifically, works for me. While I like the concept, I'm concerned that this may be adding more width to me than I'd like. What do you think?
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In news unrelated to clothing, tonight I'll be walking in our local Light the Night walk, for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I've been raising money for the past several weeks, and can't tell you how much I appreciate all of my donors. This is such an important cause, as there are approximately 137,000 people diagnosed with blood cancers (which include leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma) each year, which accounts for approximately 9% of the new cancer diagnoses in a year. Approximately 54,000 people die of one of these blood cancers each year, which also accounts for around 9.5% of all cancer deaths. As my regular readers know, one of those deaths in 2010 was my mom. Supporting this cause is deeply personal.
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