all of the pretty sweaters

LoveShackFancy Ryland Sweater (sold out, found it here, cropped cardigan version here)

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Vans Classic Slip-On Sneaker

I love fall fashion and cozy sweaters are my jam, but it's still 80 degrees in Florida so I've had to limit my sweater shopping, which has been difficult because there are SO many gorgeous ones out there!  (I try to stick to cotton or acrylic ones, instead of ones with wool, until the temps really drop.)  This LoveShackFancy Ryland Sweater sold out immediately, but you can get back-in-stock notifications and I found a couple sizes left at Farfetch (links above).  I'm not surprised it sold out... the cotton candy colours, the balloon sleeves and the mixed star details.  Since it's still quite warm here, I paired the pretty pink and purple sweater with a pair of white eyelet shorts.

 

I've come across so many pretty sweaters.  I'm a sucker for anything with a pretty ruffle, embroidery and/or a balloon sleeve.  Below are some pretty sweaters that are at the top of my list:

 

Free People Snow Globe Pullover

1. STATE Ruffle Sleeve Sweater

For Love & Lemons Florentina Sweater

MINKPINK Kasey Knit Pullover

For Love & Lemons Lydia Cardigan

IRO Maroja Sweater

Free People Star Sign Pullover (so soft!)

Free People Frozen Forest Tunic

 Cleobella Loma Sweater

MINKPINK Carice Ruffle Knit

Autumn Cashmere Victorian Double Ruffle Fisherman Mock Sweater

Sundry Oversize Sweater

LINE & Dot Louise Cropped Sweater

Bishop + Young Olivia Cropped Poncho Sweater (love an orange sweater!)

Free People Honey Cable Pullover

MANGO Puffed Sleeves Sweater

MANGO Embossed Contrasting Knit Sweater

Sézane Rita Jumper

 

ZARA has too many beautiful ones to choose from:

 

 ZARA Oversized Wool Blend Cardigan (baby blue! balloon sleeves!)

ZARA Embroidered Oversized Sweater

ZARA Floral Embroidery Knit Sweater

ZARA Knit Sweater with Ruffles

ZARA Limited Edition Sequin Knit Sweater

ZARA Metallic Thread Knit Sweater

Happy (sweater) shopping!

Mx

hello, mid-September (& Free People sweaters)

Free People Easy Street Space Dye Pullover (comes in 3 colours!)

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

October feels just around the corner!  I'm not a big fan of Halloween. I don't know why. Maybe because I don't like scary movies. But I even almost always skip the Halloween episodes of my favourite TV shows. I love dressing up, but for some reason have never cared for dressing up for Halloween (at least since college). I'm not sure why I'm not a big fan but I guess I have always felt it was a waste of money since it only lasts for one day.  I do, however, love anything pumpkin-related so I love decorating with pumpkins (how cute are these Pottery Barn light up LED Jack O' Lanterns?), baking with pumpkins (I love this pumpkin bread recipe!), etc.  Now that it's mid-September, I'm really starting to get into the Halloween season and sweater weather, even though it's deathly hot out.  I guess because I'm mostly indoors and always cold from the airconditioning I get fooled and keep ordering sweaters.

I love a Free People sweater.  They never disappoint.  I'm posting a mirror selfie of this Free People Easy Street Space Dye Pullover because it's a little heavier than I was expecting so it'll probably be a while before I get to wear it out.  But I love it so much and wanted to share.  I love a striped sweater and it's so bright and colourful!  I could almost wear it as a dress, but not quite.  This sweater comes in two other colours and I'm eyeing the blue one.  But I promised myself I would hold off on buying anymore sweaters until it actually starts cooling down here.  We've had a few storms and there are moments where I can feel the fall air and I get really excited.

Some other Free People sweaters I'm eyeing:

Star Sign Pullover (love both the bright pink and sand colour!)
String Lights Pullover (another bright, striped sweater!)
So Low So High Cashmere Sweater (a cashmere sweater for under $150! 11 colours to choose from!)
Angelic Pullover (4 colours to choose from! I'm eyeing the jade colour.)

FP One Allegra Cardi (this cardi looks SO cozy!)

Happy (sweater) shopping!

Mx

rainbow ruffled sweater

LoveShackFancy Yumi Pullover (also here for 30% off!)

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Skinny Crop (sold out, similar here and here)

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

How gorgeous is this LoveShackFancy sweater?!  I love anything colourful and this rainbow print is so pretty.  I also love a ruffle.  But I don't think I've worn a ruffle quite like this.  It's very unique, which is why I was drawn to it.  As per my last post, this is a rental from Rent the Runway (I linked above where you could purchase it).  It was a little chilly so it was a perfect day to wear this sweater as it's quite warm.  I paired it with simple AGOLDE skinny jeans and sneakers.

Happy (online) shopping/renting!
Mx

pink icing

LoveShackFancy Shirelle Pullover

Tularosa Shorts

Free People Zoe Angular Sunglasses

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

Wow, it's been over a week since we took these pictures.  Time has been flying by now that I'm homeschooling my kids.  I've been enjoying it though.  We know a lot of people are affected by this virus and I just feel lucky we're safe at home.

Onto brighter things, like this gorgeous LoveShackFancy sweater.  I mean, this sweater has my name written all over it.  It's pink, has a heart print and has balloon sleeves!  It's perfection.  It has warmed up here a lot so I paired this very warm sweater with a pair of white, lace Tularosa shorts.  My 10 yo son has been taking my pictures, but my 7 yo daughter wanted to get in on the action.  She really got into it and even got down on the ground, ha!

This gorgeous sweater also comes in another colour ('Prune'), which is on sale!

Stay safe and happy (online) shopping!
Mx

polar opposites sweater

Free People Polar Opposites Sweater

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Skinny Crop Jeans

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher

We've been spoiled with gorgeous weather here in South Carolina (not including the next couple of days, brr).  The day we shot these pictures, most of the leaves had fallen and it was so beautiful!  As much as I prefer summer weather, I love dressing for this weather.  I love a sweater.  I love being able to wear a sweater and not have to cover it up with a coat.  I always look for unique details, prints or textures when shopping for a sweater.  I was drawn to the colour of this Free People Polar Opposites Sweater and I love the colorblock pattern.  This sweater is currently on sale (link above)!   Free People has a lot of great sweaters on sale.  I love the winter vibe of this Going Glacial Sweater.  I love pastels in the fall/winter so I'm eyeing this Lilac Skies Pullover, which is over 50% off.

As I was searching for this sweater to link on my blog, I found it even cheaper (67% off) at Nordstrom Rack!  They have some great Free People sweaters.  I love the colours of this Free People Fair Weather Cardigan, which is under $60!  This Free People Layer Cake Sweater (love the rose colour and peplum!) is only $45.  I love this off-the-shoulder sweater ($40), which comes in 4 colours.  This See the Rainbow Sweater, as seen on the blog here, is over 50% off!

Macy's also has some great deals on Free People sweaters.  They are currently offering an extra 20% off sale items!  I love the 'Sugar Candy' colour (and sleeves!) of this Home Town Cardigan Sweater.  I love this colourfully knit sweater, which also has great sleeves and comes in 3 colours.  How fun are the sleeves on this Cha Cha Swit Sweater?  You can check out all of their sweaters here.

Happy (Sale) Shopping!

Mx

spring sweater dress(ing)

Wildfox Castaway Stripe Roadtrip Sweater (also avail in sorbet stripes);

Lack of Color Zulu Rancher (also here)

It's officially spring, which means bright colours!  I love wearing brights so I wear them all year round, but it's especially hard to escape all of the colourful sweaters and dresses in the springtime.  I wore this very bright and colourful Wildfox Roadtrip Sweater (as a dress because I'm petite) on the blog here back in November, this time pairing it with a lighter hat for spring.  We were headed to the park and had to stop and take some pictures by the beautiful blooming trees.

If bright stripes are not your thing, this Free People Ottoman Slouchy Tunic, $148, comes in 7 solid colours and is perfect for transitioning into spring.

Happy spring shopping!

Mx

fringe sweater

Line & Dot Jasper Fringe Sweater
7 For All Mankind High Waist Ankle Step Hem Skinny Jeans in Fillmore
Aritzia/Auxiliary Pagosa Beanie

Over the holidays, we took a road trip to Ottawa for a day of shopping (well, mostly eating).  I wore this Line & Dot fringe sweater, which I am obsessed with!  As soon as I saw it, I ordered it immediately.  I love a cable knit sweater, especially in white, and the fringe detail makes it so unique and fun.  I wore it with a pair of 7FAM skinny jeans and my go-to UGG boots, which are a must IMO when you live in/visit Canada.  Of course, another must-have for me has always been a toque/beanie.  We went to the mall the first day we arrived in Canada and I headed straight to Aritzia.  They had exactly what I was looking for.  This toque/beanie is super soft and definitely kept me warm(er).  It comes in a variety of colours too!  If I still lived in Canada, I definitely would've picked up a few.

Happy shopping!
Mx

cozy in Canada

Madewell Cardiff Striped Crewneck Sweater in Coziest Yarn

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Crop Jeans

Aritzia/Auxiliary Pagosa Beanie

Happy New Year!  Hope everyone had a relaxing holiday.  We were in Canada for 2 weeks and thankfully it was milder than last Christmas, but I'm glad I stocked up on sweaters before I left.  This Madewell sweater is SO soft and cozy.  I love the rainbow stripes!  It's currently on sale and going fast, but you can also get it here at Shopbop.  It's under $100 and I think worth every penny.

Madewell is currently offering 40% off all sale items.  The sweater from my previous post (this balloon-sleeve pullover) is also on sale!

Happy shopping!
Mx

cozy & colourful

{Wildfox Couture Castaway Stripe Roadtrip Sweater (also here, on sale!)}

This Wildfox sweater is SO comfy!!  It's called 'roadtrip sweater' for a reason.  I'll definitely be packing it for our trip to Florida this week.  I love the colourful stripes!  I'm not even 5' tall so I can wear this sweater as a dress, which will be perfect if we get to a beach (but sadly the red tide is not going away).  It's also perfect for weekends by the fire with skinny jeans, or tucked into boyfriend jeans for a day of shopping. 

Wildfox's Roadtrip Sweater also comes in other designs and fabrics from lightweight french terry to cuddle fleece here, including one for Christmas!  They're also having an early sale - 40% off sale items!

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving weekend!

Happy shopping!
Mx

friday find: convertible sweater scarf

{Free People Valley Convertible Sweater Scarf}

Happy Friday!  How cute is this convertible sweater scarf from Free People?  It also comes in navy/red.  Perfect to throw on when you're running out the door for a touch of extra warmth for when you need it in the morning and then wear it as a regular scarf wrapped around your neck when it warms up in the afternoon.  Obsessed.

Happy shopping!

Mx

friday find: soft-sleeved sweater

{Anthropologie Soft-Sleeved Sweater}

Happy Friday!  Anthropologie is having a 'Happy Harvest Event' where you can save up to 25% off on fall items!  One of the items I've been eyeing from Anthropologie (& is currently sitting in my shopping cart, along with about 25 other things that I'm trying to narrow down) is this beautiful soft-sleeved sweater by Knitted & Knotted.  I'm a sucker for a cozy sweater and you can't get much cozier than a sweater with fuzzy, soft sleeves.  I always look for unique pieces and this sweater not only has different textures, but also has my favourite feature: a statement sleeve.  Plus, it's ivory and I love my 'winter whites' so this sweater checks of another box.  And this sweater is also under $100 (not including the discount)!  So not only does this sweater check off 1 box, but it checks off 5!

Cozy: check. 
Ivory: check. 
Textures: check.
Statement sleeve. check.
Budget-friendly: check.

I'm also loving this, this and this sweater, all with statement sleeves.

Happy shopping!

Mx

cuddly AF

Happy first day of February!  Spring is just around the corner, but I find February to be the coldest month so February to me is all about comfort.  Yes, even on that holiday that people either love or hate: Valentine's Day.  If your jam is to dress up and go out, there's nothing wrong with that.  I personally loved celebrating Valentine's Day with my hubby the first year we were together and then I could not care less about celebrating it again ha.  It really is just another day and there's too much pressure for the day so try to just enjoy it!  If you're like me and prefer to just 'Netflix and Chill', Wildfox has the best sweaters for the occasion - for those who either love or hate the holiday (check out their collection here).  My favourites from the collection are this Cuddly AF Sommers Sweater and this Girlfriend Material Sommers Sweater.  And this Ugh, Couples Skater V Tee is funny AF.

Happy shopping!

Mx

cozy sweater, skinny jeans & OTK boots

{Free People All Mine Sweater (comes in 5 colours);

7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Skinny Jeans (similar);

Stuart Weitzman The Lowland Boot;

Brixton Alex Hat;

Prada Sunglasses (also here)}

This Free People All Mine Sweater is the coziest sweater ever, as mentioned in this post.  I've been living in this sweater since it's cooled down quite a bit here in Myrtle Beach.  Last week I paired this sweater with skinny jeans & floral booties (see here).  Yesterday was a bit cooler so I paired this sweater with skinny jeans and over-the-knee boots, which is basically my winter uniform.  Over-the-knee boots just add an extra layer of warmth when you need it.  For extra coziness when it gets even chillier, I'll be layering this sweater over a thermal (tip: scrunch up the sleeves of the sweater to show off the beautiful cuffs!).

Hope everyone stays warm & cozy this week!
Mx

#OOTD / cozy cashmere

Happy Friday!  Today has been the coldest day we've had this fall so all I can think about is cozying up on the couch by the fireplace in this Keepsake Rendezvous Sweater and these Free People It's a Fine Night Cashmere Leggings.  These Givenchy Shark Lock Wedge Boots (also here in a pale pink suede) and Chloe Nano Drew Shoulder Bag (this tulip red is gorgeous!) would, however, make it less painful to leave the house.

Happy shopping!
Mx

holiday gift guide

I can't believe it's almost a week into December!  I just bought my first present (online) yesterday.  I can never get into it before we put our tree up the first weekend of December.  I also overspend if I start too early so I've learned my lesson.  If you're like me and just starting (or finishing) your shopping and maybe need some help, hopefully this guide will help you.

Anthropologie Leather Monogram Pouch, $38.  This pouch is something everyone could use, but has a personal touch to make the gift feel special.

Topshop Blouson Sleeve Sweater $65.  Who doesn't love a cozy sweater?  If you're not quite sure of the person's size, or if returning/exchanging the present might be an issue, a one-size-fits-all poncho/kimono is a great option.  I love the fringe on this Jen's Pirate Booty Shawl Poncho, $202 (far left).  The faux fur collar is removable on this Free People Hot Toddy Cable Knit Kimono, $98 (top right).

Deborah Lippmann Very Berry Nail Polish Set, $36.  A great mix of colours.

Anthropologie Midtown Beanie.  I love the bright colours!  Pink and orange is probably my favourite colour combo.  It comes in other (not-so-bright) colours.

Rebecca Minkoff Velvet Love Cross Body Bag, $275.  On trend, but the shape is classic.  It also comes in burgundy.

Free People Cloud Nine Velvet Blanket, $148.  You can literally drape yourself in velvet.  I might have to gift this to myself for Christmas.
 
Free People Riri Mega Ring Set, $38.  14 mix-and-match rings!

Free People Bundle Baby Chunky Cowl, $58.  You can never have too many scarves.  Or slippers.

Anthropologie Cabled Slipper Booties, $20.  I wish I had these on this very moment.

J.Crew Corgi Colorblock Cashmere Socks, $98.  OMG cashmere.  Again, in my favourite colour combo + red (another favourite).  I think Santa is going to put these in my stocking.

Happy shopping!
Mx

cozy sweater & over the knee socks

 {Free People All Mine Sweater (comes in 5 colours);

Free People Over the Knee Socks (old, love these);
Free People November 2016 Catalogue}

Just a quick post before the holidays.  We're heading to Greenville for Thanksgiving and I cannot wait to explore the city.  I'll be bringing this Free People All Mine Sweater, which is the coziest sweater ever.  (See post here on another way I styled this sweater.)  I went with ivory instead of the red I was eyeing because I have a similar sweater in red and was shocked to find I did not have an ivory sweater similar to this one.  But now that I own this sweater, I want them in all of the colours, even red.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Check back on Friday for a new #OOTD post.
Happy shopping!

Mx

#OOTD / fall uniform: slouchy sweater, high-low hem jeans & booties

Happy Friday!  It's sweater weather today and I could not be more excited!  I'll probably have to take the sweater off later in the day, but this morning is cool and I can actually wear a sweater and a pair of jeans.  Today's #OOTD sums up my fall uniform: slouchy sweaters, cropped jeans (I'm a huge fan of the high-low hem!) and booties.  I'm also a big fan of bright colours, especially red, for A/W and this Free People All Mine Sweater looks SO cozy.  (It comes in a bunch of colours if you're not a fan of red.)  I'm obsessing over these Citizens of Humanity Liya Hi-Lo Hem Jeans.  Last, but not least, a pair of booties to complete the outfit.  These Steve Madden Pistol Booties are currently part of the Nordstrom sale that's happening until November 13!

You can shop the pieces by clicking the items below!

Happy shopping!
Mx