Cardigans for the Win, for Autumn

Welcome, and thanks so much for joining me today!

I can't believe I am writing these words in November,

and still wearing light layers

 like the cardigan I am wearing today

Long live the humble cardigan!

Happily, all types of sweaters and knitwear

are right on trend this season,

 which is perfect for the warmer weather 

most of us have been having

I am grateful the transition to fall

 has been long and lovely, weather-wise 

October flew by in the blink of an eye,

and the holiday season is quickly approaching! 

Are you ready for the whirlwind 

of the winter holidays that are about to begin?

Are you chill, organized and

 starting to map out your plans?

I am decidedly behind!  

Today I shopped my closet for this outfit

 All of the pieces have been in my wardrobe

for quite some time

With just a few key accessories, I gave this classic look

 a cheerful and fun twist, perfect for the season,

 with the pink and orange theme

I have become so fond of lately

🧡🩷🧡🩷

 Wearing a pink cardigan

 with an orange grosgrain button placket and buttons,

with gray full length bootcut trousers

    I layered a gray top under the sweater

 that matches the pants,

since light layering is key right now

to outsmart the weather! 

 

This outfit was easy to create,

 because the two tone sweater already got me started

with a color plan

Carrying an orange quilted, 

tweed fabric bag with chain strap handles

For jewelry, I chose a pair 

of textured silver tone hoop earrings and two vintage pieces

A 1950s hinged clamper bracelet, and an adorable

 1940s plastic hand painted Scotty dog pin

Accessorizing with a pink and orange striped fabric belt,

 and a skinny tie in my hair,

 of different shades of orange

Do you remember when these D-ring

belts were all the rage?

 I used to have quite a few of these fabric belts,

 but edited them out of my closet over the years

I also converted two plaid ones into hair bands

Now, I wish I hadn't, 

but I'm glad I kept this colorful one in tact,

It's perfect for this outfit!

Do you ever look back at your previous photos

and pine for items you edited out of your closet?

 Back 15 or so years ago I would have never thought fashion would have gone in this direction, and those things

 from the aughts and the 2010s

 would not only be back in style, but be very much sought after

 The higher quality fabrics and better durability

than what's being turned out today

is driving a lot of women to purchase

these items back on the second hand market 

Anyway, wearing grey suede block heel pumps

 with cross straps to finish the look

I would probably choose a lower heel shoe for this casual outfit,

 but these are the perfect color match for the pants,

 and the heel height is just right for them

 I may shorten the pants to

accommodate a lower heel shoe

From the archives, here is another wear

 of this lightweight cardigan,

from summer 2022, with a tank top under it,

worn with a lively multi color circle print skirt

A versatile cardigan for all seasons!

 

I hope everyone is enjoying this first week of November,

and just in case you have lost track of time-

don't forget to vote on Nov 3rd!