BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Comfort Zone

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Thanks to yesterday’s unseasonably chilly — and windy — weather, I had to abandon the idea of wearing my new dress and opt for a cozier Sunday Funday outfit. Even it wasn’t what I wanted to wear, it still gives me the excuse to talk about two recent additions to my wardrobe that I’m crazy about: J.Crew’s merino wool swing pullover and an astrology cuff by artist Julie Nolan.

First, the sweater. In grey, it’s basically a chicer take on your favorite sweatshirt. The heathering of the wool and the style of knit almost make it look striped up close. It’s thicker than a Tippi sweater and seems like it will hold up well. I’m wearing a small, which is my usual J.Crew size in sweaters. I also ordered an XS to try. The sleeves fit better in the XS, but I preferred the looser silhouette of the small. Given that I’ve already worn it twice the first week I’ve owned it, I can easily see it becoming a weekend go-to and a favorite for travel.

The astrology bracelet by artist Julie Nolan is another item I’ve had on repeat. It was gifted to me by UncommonGoods, a Brooklyn-based retailer that features unique designs and ethically made, handcrafted gifts. Bookmark ’em for the holidays, ladies, because there are hundreds of great gift-giving ideas. Start with the personalized gift section here to find unique items like etched glasses to celebrate a nuptial, throw pillows to commemorate a first home, and the understated Gemini cuff I’ve been wearing. There’s also a selection of gifts for women here and for men here. Each order also allows you to do something, well, uncommonly good. As part of its “Better to Give” program, the company will donate $1 to your choice of their not-for-profit partner organizations with every purchase. UncommonGood started the program 15 years ago and has since donated over one million dollars to charities around the world, including RAINN, American Forests, Women for Women International, and Reach Out and Read.

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Sweater: J.Crew | Shorts: J.Crew  (similar) | Earrings: Tory Burch (dove version) | Cuff: c/o UncommonGoods | Ring: c/o Julie Vos (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (on sale!) c/o Shopbop | Sunglasses: Prada | Shoes: Birkenstock | Lips: Stila “Fiore” | Nails: Clinique “Hi Sweetie” and Essie “In the Cab-ana”

 

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linking with PinkSole, Sincerely Jenna Marie

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Comments

  9. We had a cooler than normal weekend too, it was so strange to feel chilly in the mornings! That sweater looks perfect–I love the slightly thicker knit and the loose (but not overly loose) shape. That’s one I’m going to keep my eye on and try to score when it goes on sale!!

  13. i absolutely love the background of this shoot! That sweater goes perfectly with the shorts, how is it already getting chilly where you are? Miami feels like a hot box right now

  15. I love that sweater, but I really wanted to comment on those shoes… Do you like them? ModCloth had them for sale recently and I didn’t buy them, but I’m wondering if I should have. Maybe you should tell me you don’t like them so I don’t get FOMO. 😉

    • I hate them. 😉

      These were the only Birks I actually fell in love with after seeing them on all of the ladies in Europe last year. (So impressionable!) They don’t make me look like a person who wears patchouli, which I like. Haha. I had to go with the narrow size (even though my feet aren’t narrow) because they run awfully wide. Ultra comfy. I hate how they look with dresses, but love ’em with shorts and cropped pants.