Confessions of a Cardigan Addict

Last January I wrote a post for a blog called Together in 10 which was the premiere fashion blog for the mommy crowd. It was such a fun post with the best comments. Sadly, the Together in 10 site died a very unhappy death and so did my post. I’ve been looking for it everywhere on the web, where old posts go to pasture. I have had no luck at all. I did find part of it, this weekend and decided to recreate the post.  So here goes…

Hello, my name is Stacey and I am cardigan addict. I suppose I didn’t mean to buy 7 of them.  Ok, it is more like 10. But clearly, I did because they are hanging in my closet. Last week I posted my What I Wore Wednesday Post  and shared this image:

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Then I saw this comment from one of my readers:

My style = your style. Only without all the cardigans. Well, I do wear a few of them. Just not as often as you! – Liza Lee Grace

And then I was all like:
I just realized I have a cardi on in every photo! How funny, but true! – me, the cardigan addict
Suddenly, my eyes were opened. I have a cardigan problem. I wear them nearly every day. I wear them with scarves, over tanks, with t-shirts, to church, and to the grocery story. I have even been known to sleep in them (Just ask my husband).
So what is a girl like me with a cardigan addiction to do? She runs straight to Pinterest to see if there are other easy to wear options for a girl like her. She needs help and she is not afraid to ask.
Here are a few things I or you, if you have a cardigan problem, could wear instead:

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1. A cropped denim jacket.

2. A boyfriend blazer.

3. Denim shirt

4. Pull over sweater (so not a cardigan)

Can you tell I mean business? I mean, come on, I’ve gone all Pinterst on my problem. By the way, you can follow my efforts to break the cycle here.

Surely this is two steps in the right direction. I have admitted my problem (Twice now). And, I’ve started looking for ways not to wear a cardigan. I’m trying friends, this is all I can do, right?

I think I can do better. Unless of course, Loft calls and asks me to originate my own Stacey Cardi Collection. Which would be AWESOME. And, so not the point.

Can you help a girl out? Do you have a favorite alternative to the cardigan? I’d love to hear from you on the subject. Unless of course you need to confess, too.

Cause ,I’m hear for you girl. No matter what.

xo,

Stacey

 

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What I Wore : A Few Favorites for Summer

Confession, I did not get my photos ready for my traditional What I Wore Wednesday post. I did get my daughter ready for camp, launch a new blog, and swap bedrooms for my girls. I’m pretty sure this is medal worthy. Or at least chocolate worthy. Especially the part where I shopped with my 13 year old for 2 straight days looking for camp essentials. That was more work than I have done in the last year combined.

So today, I’m pulling together a few of my favorites for summer. 

1. A pretty summer weight scarf.

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I ordered this one last year from American Eagle. I love it because it matches everything. I realize that a scarf in the summer is a little bit ridiculous. But, I love the pop of color.

2. A White T-Shirt.

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I mean let’s face it, it goes with everything. I love my sun washedwhite t-shirt from Loft.

3. A Maxi Skirt

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I might have said the maxi skirt is the new yoga pants for busy moms. I meant it if I did. You can look halfway decent without a lot of effort. Plus, you are wearing a skirt and that always gets bonus fashion points in my book. This one is from Kohls, I love the chevron stripes. More bonus points for looking slimmer.

4. A Fun Summer Shoe

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I love my Toms Wedges. I tend to wear flip flops or canvas tennis shoes the most in the summer. But these shoes, just look like summer. They come in tons of colors. I’m partial to the black.

5. A Cardigan

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Come on, you knew it was coming, right? I could not let you think for one minute that this Florida girl shelves her cardigans in the summer. I prefer 3/4  or short sleeves this time of year. This lovely is from Target.  (Notice the white t-shirt and the Toms. See, I told you!)

These are just a few of my favorites. I’m currently looking for a pair of shorts I won’t embarrass myself in and an easy pair of slip on sandals for running to the grocery store type of errands.

What are your summer faves?

xo,

Stacey

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What I Wore

So I know I was MIA last week with What I Wore, but I have good reason. I was here…

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And mostly I was wearing what I’m sure was a mom bathing suit. But,I won’t show you any of those pictures for obvious reasons. We had a lovely time. I could stare at this scene for hours. And so I did.

Here are a couple of things I wore before I sat and stared in those blue chairs and after I came home.


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Let’s talk about shorts and my lack thereof. I have one pair as pictured above. I kind of think at this stage in my life they need to cover more than my back end which seems to be the current trend. Really, short shorts are not too pretty pretty on me.

Shirt: Loft

Shorts: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Belt: American Eagle

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I wore this for Ballet Recital Night 1. I may or may not have borrowed the vest from my 13 year old. I will never tell.

Vest: Target

Cute Red Flower: My mothers day gift from my daughter!

Tank: Old Navy

Skirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Old Navy

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This outfit is brought to you by Loft. All of it, except the shoes which are a hand me down from my sweet friend Krystal. Also, I may have jumped for joy when the white jeans were able to be buttoned. Let’s just say, it has been a while!

Dress, Belt, Jeans: Loft

Shoes: Target via Krystal

Bracelet: Thailand street shopping

Earrings: My friend Tracie gave them to me

Have a great week!

xo,

Stacey

Check out the other What I Wore Girls over at Lindsey’s place

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What I Wore

Did you hear that? It is the sound of summer. Ahh, the beach is calling and the ice cream machine is cranking on high. We are ready here at our house.  School is out! Woot! Woot!  The heat showed up big time this week, but I did manage to wear both of my new cardigans. Same style. Different colors. Do you do that when you find something you like?

Here is what I Wore this week…

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I wore this to church Wednesday nigh for a vocal team rehearsal and my two middle daughters’ choir concert. I  love a 3/4 sleeve on a cardigan. Can I get a witness on this?

Cardigan: Nordstom’s Rack

Tank: Target

Jeans: Lucky

Shoes: Toms

Silver Bracelet: On the street in Thailand

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Sunday Church

Cardigan: Nordstorm’s Rack

Top: Kohls

Pants: Loft

Shoes: Target (So comfortable and not too $$)

Necklace: Dayspring (Redeemed Collection)

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Last Day of School! 

Are Maxi Skirts the new yoga pants? I’m not sure and I don’t care, I love this one.

T-Shirt: Kohls

Skirt: Kohls

Necklace: {{Together}} by Lisa Leonard for Dayspring

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Are you ready for summer? What is your favorite summer treat to share with friends while wearing your Maxi Skirt? 

I’m in favor of Frozen Yogurt with Oreo Cookies up on top.

Yum.

(linking up with the Pleated Poppy today)

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What I Wore

What I Wore Wednesday is:

Get up. Get dressed. Remember to snap a photo. Share it on Wednesday. Fun friends stop by and you chat about it.

And I kinda love it!

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Friday I sent out a Instagram and asked what I should wear for my travel day to my annual IU girls weekend. This was what my Instagram people chose! They did a great job I think!

Jacket: Loft

Tanks: (orange reddish one) Target, White: Old Navy

Jeans: Lucky Brand

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Girls weekend was awesome! I wore this on Saturday. We ate the best breakfast in town, exchanged our Favorite Things (Fun!), shopped, ate some more and painted our nails while we talked late into the night. Perfect day.

Cardigan: Loft

T-Shirt: Loft

Jeans: Same as above

Shoes: Loft

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Happy Birthday to me! Yes, I celebrated my 42nd birthday Monday and Mothers Day Sunday. It was 2 days of awesome. I wore this to go out to dinner with my family to my favorite BBQ place. Mmm… There was also cake and ice cream involved.

Cardigan:  Loft (Love the short sleeves for summer!)

V-neck T-shirt: Kohls

Jeans: CAbi

Belt: American Eagle

Shoes: Same as above

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I hope you have a groovy Wednesday.

xo,

Stacey

If you love What I Wore, check out the other girls at the Pleated Poppy!

P.S. I may have bought 2 new cardigans on my girls weekend shopping trip. I can’t be stopped girls.

 

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What I Wore

Welcome to Wednesday! You made it. I made it. This feels strangely like a huge accomplishment for me this week. What is it with the month of May? It feels like the end of a marathon and I’m just limping across the finish line. So this week, I’m carb loading or rather M&M loading. That is so much better.

Here is what I Wore, friends. It is not too exciting, but I’m sharing it anyway!

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Ye old faithful, maxi skirt and t-shirt. I love how easy this is to wear. So easy, I don’t even need shoes. But if I did, they’d be flip flops or sandals.

Shirt: Loft

Skirt: Kohls

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Stitch Fix Dress*, dressed up with a cardigan and necklace. Yes, I may wear it every week for the next six. I love it.

Dress: Stitchfix *(referral link)

Cardigan: Old Navy

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Dayspring

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I wore this yesterday and really liked how it looked. I like the black and the pop of floral. It was great until I got too hot for the scarf. Do you scarf in the summer?

T-Shirt, scarf, and shoes: Loft

Jeans: Lucky

Belt: American Eagle, (similar loop scarf)

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I hope you have a great day. Just keep running, I’m cheering for you!

(linking up with Lindsey today)

*referral link = if you click and shop I get a small credit. Thank you by the way!

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