Mixed Prints- Nautical Style

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Bracelet: Madewell (Online Store)

Necklace: Nordstrom (No Longer Available)

Cardigan: Merona (Target)

Anchor V-Neck: J.Crew Factory (No Longer Available)

Skirt: Joe Fresh (Online Store)

Shoes: Mossimo (Target)

*Photos by Valerie Jensen

Sweater and Scarf

Although you can't tell by the snow in the background, the weather here in SLC has been pretty warm lately. To the point that I haven't worn a coat in weeks. It's the perfect time to layer up.

One of my favorite casual layering looks is a scarf with a sweater.

It's so cozy and warm. It's always a plus when my puppy and I can match too.

The boots I picked up at Payless on a whim and they have been one of my go to pairs this past winter.

Earrings: Lucky Feather (Dolly's Bookstore)

Scarf: Rubbish (Nordstrom)

Sweater: Maison Jules (Macy's)

Jeans: A&G (Nordstrom)

Boots: Brash (Payless)

Macy's One Day Sale

Ok guys, I got into a bit of shopping trouble yesterday. Trust me, I was not planning on attending the Macy's One Day Sale. I really wasn't.  The problem  began when I went in to do a merchandising project. Well, the  problem actually began with that elephant sweatshirt. I have loved that elephant sweatshirt since I first saw it a few months ago. The problem was it was $80. Call me crazy, but that seemed a little pricy for a sweatshirt. Let me also tell you that for my job I visit pretty much every Macy's and Dillard's in/near SLC. I visit these stores many times a month. Every time I was at one of these stores I would check on my sweatshirt. Check to see if it was on sale yet and if they still had my size. And today at the Macy's One Day Sale it was FINALLY one sale. Original price: $79.50 Price I paid: $39.80 I really have no excuses for the other purchases, besides I loved them. And in all fairness, I had been eyeing them for quite sometime too. Just not as diligently as I had the elephant sweatshirt.

Heart Blouse by QMack

Original Price: $79.00

Sale Price: $33.18

I love it because it reminds me of something Spencer Hastings

from Pretty Little Liars would wear.

Cardigan by Maison Jules

Orginal Price: $79.00

Sale Price $47.40

I loved how soft it was. Also it was 100% cotton,

Which means its less likely to pill and easy to wash.

(Never, ever, ever buy acrylic. Trust me on this one. Pill city.)

Elephant Sweatshirt by Lucky Brand

 Orginal Price: 79.50

Sale Price $39.80

You guys know I love my animal motifs!

 

 

So what do you guys think? Which find do you like the best? Did you snag anything for yourself at the Macy's One Day Sale?

Coffee Date

Last week, I got to have a fun coffee date with an adorable friend of mine. I had to meet my friend straight from work. So I needed to look professional and fun! I always love a good cardigan, (have a mentioned that yet? ;)) And the one I wore on this day is one of my favorite purchase from the big Nordstrom sale last summer. I love the bright pick with the oatmeal color. The earrings I bought from Claire's when I needed them for my Halloween costume one year. I surprisingly find my self wearing them a lot! The only problem is if I hold my phone to my ear they fall right off. Anyone have any ideas about how to fix that? I love a good suggestion!
Here is what I wore to my coffee date:

Striped Cardigan- Halogen (Nordsrom)

Button Up Shirt- J.Crew Outlet (similar styles still available at www.jcrewfactory.com)

Jeans- AG Jeans "The Stilt" (similar styles still available at Nordstrom.)

Oxfords- Not Rated (Journeys)

"Pearl" Earrings: Claire's Boutique

 

French Hen

Yikes!

I have a confession.

I think I am OBSESSED

with the J.Crew Factory French Hen!

They had the hen sweater at

the regular J.Crew store last year.

Sadly, it sold out before I could get my hands on it.

I simply can't get over how cute it is.

I mean, its a hen wearing a beret! (Tres chic!)

So now I officially have the cardigan, crew neck sweater, and iPhone case.

The sweaters are still available at:

http://factory.jcrew.com/

 

What animal motifs can you not wait to wear this fall?

Star Style Steal: Jessica Beil

 

How cute is Jessica Beil's

rainy day outfit?

She was spotted in NYC this week

looking very causal cool.

Here is how to get a similar look for way less.

All pieces I picked out were under

$50.

Take a look!

 

 

Jessica Beil Inspired, Rainy Day Outfit by heidihanson featuring Topshop

Umbrella- TopShop $30
Sunglasses- www.shopzerouv.com $9.99
Leggings- www.johnlewis.com $44
Cardigan- H&M $12
Booties- Aeropostale $43

That means you can get the total look for under $140.