FALL FAVORITES: FOOD OR FASHION

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Fall weather is just around the corner and you know what that means.... Time to bring out those blazers, your favorite chunky knit sweater, and a scarf or two.  It's about time to bring on the stylish, yet cozy layers.

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It seems most people enjoy fall.  Not too hot, not too cold, just right.  Plus you get to indulge in everything pumpkin.  Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin bread..... Pumpkin everything. 

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  Even those that say they can't stand when pumpkin flavor hits the stores, are secretly eating pumpkin brownies late at night.

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Yeah, I'm looking at you!

Although, I must confess, my all time favorite fall drink isn't actually pumpkin flavored!  It's always been hot caramel apple cider!  GASP! I know right?!  Oh, but it's so delicious!  But a tall cup of hot caramel apple cider and a comfy look like above, or a more sophisticated look like below and I'm good to go. 

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What's your favorite thing about fall?  The food or the fashion?

  Or are you like me, and love both?

 Love the layered look below with the collar!

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Lastly, I adore the cream shades below!!

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What are some of your favorites?

Sweater Weather

Hello Girls!  I hope everyone has been having a fabulous week so far!  I have pictures to share with you from the vacation but I'm going to save that for another day.  Today I would like to get back to fashion!  This is indeed a fashion blog! Sometimes I get a little distracted! :)

Now, I don't know about you, but here in Indiana, the weather is bitter cold!  All I can think about is being bundled up in a warm sweater!  I'd like it even more if I never had to go outside this winter, and could just stay in curled up in a bulky sweater, with a good book, and a hot drink, like hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, tea, pretty much anything hot at this point will do!  Doesn't that just sound lovely??  Sadly, work and life in general doesn't allow that, but a girl can dream anyway!

And although, I've gone on a shopping ban in the new year, I can still look at all the amazing comfy sweater options out there, and maybe help you girls find something you like!  So here it goes.  I've broken sweaters, for this time of year, into 3 categories

The first one being:

COMFY CARDIGANS:

Comfy Cardigans by DreamyGirl22 featuring merino cardigans

Free People Kitty Kat Cardi in Natural - as seen on Ashley Tisdale, $128
ALICE by Temperley Corinna zigzag cotton-blend cardigan, $158
Strickjacke, 119 EUR
MyShape - Karen Kane - Sequined Dolman-Sleeve Cardigan, $118
MERINO LONG CARDIGAN, 135 GBP
Chinti and Parker Cashmere cardigan, $258
Old Navy Womens Cable-Knit Tie-Belt Cardigans, $40
Natural Aran Cardigan, 140 GBP
Stella McCartney Chunky-knit wool cardigan, $1,137
SHORT SLEEVE CARDIGAN, 69,825 JPY
Ashley Tisdale[-.*Snickers.&.mars*.-]
Black Patent Mac Strip

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Oh I would love to be wrapped up in any of these right now!  My favorites are the center three, the light cream colored Natural Aran cardigan, the MyShape- Karen Kane-Sequined-Dolman-Sleeve Cardigan, and the Strickjacke, which is the one with the bow!  Aren't those amazing??!

Which ones are you eyeing?

Onto category #2:

BOLD PRINTED SWEATERS

Fun Sweaters by DreamyGirl22 featuring leopard sweaters

Wildfox Love Potion Crew Neck Sweater in Cream, $212
Wildfox Red Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Jumper in Clean White, $113
Love Raglan by Illustrated**, $60
Sweater - Der kaiser, 67 EUR
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Cashmere intarsia sweater, $350
Bella Freud Dream wool-blend intarsia sweater, $175
Blue Leopard Print Sequin Long Sweater By Sister**, 95 GBP
Alexander mcqueen knitwear GREY, 320 GBP
Yellow Leopard Print Sequin Long Sweater By Sister**, 95 GBP
Cutie grey bow jumper, 24 GBP
Draped wool-blend sweater, $119
Sweater - Der kaiser, 67 EUR
MARBELLA - EMBELLISHED BOW ADHESIVE TATTOO, 75 EUR
Black Mac Strip

Taylor Swift has been seen sporting cute sweaters with fun bold prints on them!  I love the ones with the bows, as well as the Karl Lagerfield sweaters!  How fun!  Also the leopard print ones look so cute and comfy!  They would look great paired with leggings or tights, as well as skinny jeans!

The Last category, #3:
PATTERNED KNITS

Patterned Knit Sweaters by DreamyGirl22 featuring a chunky 

Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater in Multi, $350
Knitted Navaho Cardigan, $125
ALICE by Temperley Chara cotton oversized cardigan, $198
ELLIOT ARGYLE SWEATER, 24,150 JPY
Missoni Seraphina crochet-knit cardigan, $1,035

Paul & Joe Sister Merino wool Fair Isle hooded cardigan 

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Reversible Navajo Blanket Sweater in many...Twelfth St by Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater - rona - stylists' picks

 

I just love Blake Lively's twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent Blanket Sweater!  I wouldn't mind wearing a "blanket" out in the cold, if it looked as stylish as that!  These, almost like tribal printed, knitted sweaters are everywhere this season, so be sure to find one that suits your style! 

So girls, will you be shopping for any sweaters that fall into these categories?  Anyone in particular catch your attention??  What have you been doing to get by during this dreadful weather??

Anyway, have a wonderful afternoon!!!