December 14, 2011

no I do.

Sweater/Striped Shirt: The Loft.  Skinny Jeans:Jolt via Nordstrom Rack.  Boots: Target.  Necklace: Thrifted.  Ring: c/o Little Miss Momma.



Sometimes the littles say really funny things.



And sometimes they just keep saying them because they think they make sense, and since I’m their mother and I know all (shhh, don’t tell them otherwise) they do make sense.  To me.



Like the 3rd little for instance.  Whenever Mr. Ethan wants to tell you that he doesn’t do something, instead of saying “No I don’t,” he says “No I do!”  And he always says it with the most endearing little cherubic smile, and the happiest little giggle, in a voice that sounds like a falsetto Mickey Mouse.  And I can’t help myself but pick him up and just maul him with kisses.  





So, this sweater.  It’s got a collar made of fur.  I’ve resisted the fur movement for the past couple years because honestly I thought I hated it.  I really did.  I don’t know if it has something to do with being a child in the late 80’s/early 90’s when fur was all the rage, or the fact that fur always looks itchy to me, and also reminds me of some mid-evil lord sitting on his throne ordering his servants to bring him another Cornish game hen and a goblet of something cool and refreshing…

you get the picture.





But then I was in the Loft a couple weeks ago, just browsing the clearance section and one of the saleswomen picked up this vest and handed it to me, suggesting that I try it on.  Honestly, I took it just because I didn’t want to hurt her feelings.  But then the thing I thought I was going to love, didn’t look good, and this vest was fabulous, and the fur collar was so soft and practically like wearing a scarf constantly, and we all know my feelings about scarves.



And then.



It was on final sale, for $19.95.

And the Loft was having a “30% off clearance” sale so I snagged this baby for just over $13.

I’m not even going to tell you the original price, but a discount like that is a rarity.



Even for me.



It almost felt like stealing.

Except it didn’t.



Anyways, I’m now slightly obsessed with this vest and keep contemplating all the different ways I’m going to wear it.  Even if, upon closer inspection I do in fact look a bit like a mid-evil lord.

But I no longer hate fur.



No I do.





Now where’s my Cornish game hen?  



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  1. Cara wrote:

    Love how you styled your vest, I love it in the darker color. I have it in the lighter brown and it changed the way I think about fur too!

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  2. LeeAnne, Style N Season wrote:

    Cute! Very cheerful! You don’t look like a Mom at all! You look much younger!

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  3. Cindy@Cinsarah wrote:

    I LOVE this outfit!!

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  4. Kati wrote:

    You look so amazing! Love the color combo and the fur vest :)

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  5. Kathy@mishmashmom wrote:

    You are an awesome writer. I love this post. :)

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  6. Mara and Jae wrote:

    i love everything about this outfit. i, too, am a bit hesitant about fur. you make fur look fabulous!

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  7. Nav wrote:

    love the outfit and not gonna lie, I love hearing your kiddo stories, they all sound so adorable.

    xo Nav
    http://navlandstyle.blogspot.com/

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  8. Lisa @ MMT wrote:

    I have to admit, I’m not a fan of fur, but this looks great on you! I like how you paired it with the stripped long sleeve. You might have jut changed my mind ;)

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  9. Hanna wrote:

    LOVE the stripes and THE FUR

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  10. newpetite wrote:

    thats a cute sweater!

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  11. LeahJo wrote:

    love that necklace against the red. Not a huge fan of fur but it does look cute with the outfit. Nice!

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  12. ThePoshDaisy wrote:

    Will you please come and be my personal stylist? Gasp…I love all of your outfits!!

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  13. Mommyblogger wrote:

    No I Do, that is just the cutest! The littles can be so funny sometimes can’t they?

    LOVE that vest!!! Yay for a salesperson with a good eye. Perfect for you!

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  14. Emily wrote:

    I’m excited to see what you pair this sweater with cause I recently bought a simliar one and as I’m waiting for it to arrive on my doorstep I’m realizing I don’t really know how to wear it… except for with just a white long sleeve or something plain.

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  15. Along Abbey Road wrote:

    I work at LOFT and their sales are unbeatable. I have the upper half of your outfit actually! So cute!

    ♥Abbey
    Along Abbey Road

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  16. Audrey @ Putting Me Together wrote:

    Totally CUTE story about your kids! And totally cute outfit. :)

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  17. Bip and Bop wrote:

    Love, love, love this outfit. And your hair? Amazing!

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  19. Sarah Hulbert Style wrote:

    Loving the tomato stripes with the pop of aqua. Cute, Cori!

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  20. Sweet Nothings wrote:

    I really hope you just love FAUX fur because real fur is completely cruel. If its faux then I love it and if it is not I encourage you to take a look at this blog post (not my own) that sums up a lot of the reason why you should not support real fur. http://fuyume.net/2011/02/why-i-say-no-to-fur.html. I love your posts by the way I just wanted to put the fur thing out there.

    Posted 12.15.11 Reply
  21. Karen (littlepiecefnb) wrote:

    Sucha cute outfit…love the turquoise jewelry and faux fur!

    Posted 12.16.11 Reply