Transitions seem to be the theme of my
posts this week, see here. Fall has descended upon
us and as sad as I am to put away my shorts, tank tops and bare legs for
another season, I do love restyling favorite pieces for the season ahead. Duster cardigans have quickly become a favorite of
mine over the last year, and have replaced all of my shorter
cardigans from a few years ago. This gorgeous cardigan was a Nordstrom
purchase this past spring while I was in Portland and it was worth the price tag. It’s not only my favorite color
but the thread is shimmery, almost sparkly, adding a very sophisticated, feminine and elegant feel to the piece. It’s truly stunning all on it’s own, so I often chose to keep the rest of my outfit
extremely simple, like this one. I paired it with a simple white tee, gray pants (theses are my favorite brand and they
carry them in multiple colors that rotate depending on the season), and nude
heels. A simple, long and elegant
necklace to finish the outfit off is all that was needed. Duster cardigans are a piece that can stay in your closet year round but what you layer them over changes based on the season.
Now lets talk about how this came to
life. To be honest it baffles me even
now, several weeks after the fact, and brings a huge smile to my face. Just when I was feeling a little unsure of continuing with the blog and wrestling with the idea of whether
the time that I was putting into it was fulfilling me, I was invited by Deena, from Shoes to Shiraz, to join her and another fellow blogger Lana, My New Happy, for a
few days of getting to know each other.
I see this time we spent together as such a gift. Not
only because I had an absolute blast exploring my own city, or this photo shoot by the amazing Lovely Roots Photography, but because I got to meet two women that I respected, admired and looked up
to. I made a connection. That connection would have never been a possibility had
I not read their blogs, then been inspired to begin my own. I’ve met women from across the world via
blogging and many I will never meet in real life. They are creative. They are supportive. They lift, rather than tear each other
down. It’s pretty special to be a part
of that and I hope that someone sees me as their cheerleader as many have been
mine. So thank you ladies for stepping
into my life at this particular time and thank you all for stopping by my
blog.
Also, I want to highlight Lovely Roots Photography for these beautiful photos and for the two hours she spent with us. If you are a Saskatchewan resident, make sure
to check her FB page out and book your next session, you will not regret
it!
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I had been dreaming of a duster cardigan since last spring but I just never seemed to come across one that caught my eye and then at the end of the summer there was a sale at a local boutique and this Billabong duster cardigan caught my eye; I couldn't find the exact same one but linked some great fall and winter options below. I knew it was going to be mine and at 50% off it seemed like it was just meant to be. Usually I like big, bulky, woolly sweaters when the temperatures begin to nosedive but I had still some warmer days ahead so it seemed like a good investment. I love the crochet design and the waterfall front. It went worked well to showcase a perfectly casual look here with some frayed hemmed jeans that I have worn over and over and over again, here and here. I am also loving my new grey tee from H & M and the ruffle detailing that gives a little twist to a pretty basic classic tee.
Now let's talk about this stunning new necklace. I had a GC for Hillberg and Berk and I ended up adding a little bit to the total and ended up walking away with two brand new pieces to add to my collection. This Swarovski crystal pendant at the end of the rose gold chain caught my eye instantly and is the first piece I choose. The crystal can be tuned two ways, a lighter, crystal version that sparkles as the light hits it or a darker, iridescent side that shimmers and alters its color as the light hits it. Both give just a subtle sparkle to any outfit. I know this will get a ton attention from me.
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