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Cardigan Confession


I have a confession to make: up until about 2 months ago, I didn’t own a single cardigan.  I have no real explanation for this – except that every time I wore one, I felt it looked too conservative for my personal taste and I couldn’t quite get the styling right.  I’ve recently added 3 to my closet since I discovered the longer-length v-neck cardigans are perfect for me.  In fact, I’m starting to wonder how I ever lived without them.  So, when the weather took an unexpected dip over the weekend, I experimented by layering this lightweight striped one (very similar to the Gap style here, but for less!) over my cargo vest & adding a scarf…which proved to be an ideal combination for the cooler temperatures.


What I’m wearing:

StyleMint t-shirt (similar), Old Navy vest (similar), c/o Lily + Violet cardigan (here), Levi’s jeans (on sale here), Old Navy scarf (similar here or here), RoseGold booties (via eBay; similar), Dockers aviators (similar), Vintage clutch (similar), Michael Kors watch, Bracelets: Forever 21 (on sale here) & c/o Christina M. Boutique (here), Nails: Sally Hansen Red Zin

09.17.12 Kimberly

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  1. jenn~the stylish housewife says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:18 am

    YAY!!!! i LOVE the cardigan!!! you look so cute! and those jeans are totally flattering on you skinny minnie!

    xoxo, jenn
    the stylish housewife

  2. Lace And Tulle says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:38 am

    I love your scarf!

  3. Kendrra Thoms says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:43 am

    I love this outfit! I especially like the polkadot scarf with the striped cardi. And I've been looking for shoes just like that!
    kendrrat
    kendrrat.blogspot.com

  4. Styleclouds says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:09 am

    I love this look, perfectly layered!!xo, Christina

  5. Natali says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:33 am

    Very beautiful cardigan and purse! I love how great you've styled this whole look ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com

  6. Mrs. A says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:06 am

    Too cute! I have too many cardigans to count, but like you, until last year I owned none! I love the layers!

    xo Emily
    http://www.bupster.blogspot.com

  7. Magz and Mez says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:22 am

    Cardigans are the perfect touch but it can be difficult finding the right one. I love yours though!

    http://sophisticated-sisters.blogspot.com.au/

  8. Neris / Fashion Fractions says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:50 am

    i have to admitt that i'm not too big on cardigans either… but i LOVE how you styled this one ๐Ÿ™‚

    xoxo,

    Fashion Fractions

  9. Jamie says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I agree with you – that style cardigan looks great on you. I love the layering in this look! Can't wait until it's cool enough down here in GA to wear layers. ๐Ÿ™‚

    The Blue Hour

  10. For All Things Lovely says

    September 17, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Love the layering! xx.
    Megan

    http://www.forallthingslovelymr.blogspot.com

  11. kimberlykotsiras says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Unlike you, I own in excess of 30 cardigans! I find them to be my go to piece. Now that you're into them, you'll probably find yourself collecting them like I do. I love this outfit, it is something I would wear head to toe! Thanks for always posting such affordable, but chic pieces.

  12. Citrus - Refreshing Fashion says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    wow love all the layering! what a great idea!

    Xo Meghan
    citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com

  13. Christinah715 says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Love the cardigan – I wore a similar navy and white-striped one yesterday! Never thought to layer it like you did, I'll have to try it now that I have a cargo vest. Love the scarf, too!

  14. Always Maylee says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I'm loving the layers! The vest, the striped cardi and that polka dot scarf all make this outfit pretty perfect. You look fabulous.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  15. Xoxo Trishelle says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Really loving these layers for fall!
    http://Www.xoxotrishelle.blogspot.com

  16. Amy Shaughnessy says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Love the cardigan! You look really cute and ready for cooler weather.

    Amy

    Fashion and Beauty Finds

  17. from prosecco to plaid says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    I love how you styled this cardigan! I agree – I don't own many either, but the ones I own I end up loving! Great look. xo, Julie
    http://www.fromproseccotoplaid.com

  18. Amy says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    love this cardigan, looks so cute!

    xo amy
    Leopard and Lillies

  19. Amy says

    September 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    love this cardigan! so cute!

    xo amy
    Leopard and Lillies

  20. Van says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    That's okay, you have cardigans now. I love my yellow stripe cardigan from F21. It's long and stylish.

  21. thethreadaffect.com says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Cardigans are definitely one of my closet essentials and am so happy you finally found one you love! Looks great!

    http://www.thethreadaffect.com

  22. krash says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Love the cardigan! Just curious, what sizes do you wear?

  23. Amy says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I agree 100% with you, the vneck longer ish cardy is the best! This is great!

    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com/

  24. Terry S says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Told you you would look great in cardigans. ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. PennyPincherFashion says

    September 17, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Krash, I typically wear a small (or xs, depending on the brand) in tops or 2-4 in blouses. For skirts & dresses, I wear a 4 and in pants I usually need a 6 (since I'm pear-shaped). Hope that helps! ๐Ÿ™‚

  26. secretivestyle.com says

    September 17, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I'm the same way! I can never find a cardi that fits me perfect! I'll have to try out the longer version, too. You look seriously gorgeous and I love how you layered it over your vest!! x

  27. Alyson says

    September 17, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Yay for a cardigan! You know my love of them runs deep. Can't wait to see your elbow patch one on the blog.

  28. Basically B says

    September 17, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Cardigans rule my life, welcome… you will love it here in cardigan land ๐Ÿ˜‰

    http://frenchpresstights.blogspot.com/

  29. RoselyC says

    September 17, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Great layering. I love the stripe and dots combo.

  30. sarahsreallife says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    How could you have gone so long without a cardigan?!?! I love cardigans and so should everyone ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sarah's Real Life

  31. Kate Greer says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    I love it! This makes me ready to dress for fall!

  32. Shannon says

    September 17, 2012 at 4:56 pm

    great cardigan! love it!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

  33. Audrey says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    Love how you layered this look, Kim! I agree w/you about cardigans….I too don't own too many of them. The few that I do own I mostly wear to work. I'm thinking I need to mix things up a bit! http://www.casualglamorous.com

  34. dreamingincashmere says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Great idea to layer your cardi over a vest!! I love this look & the colors are perfect!
    xo, amy
    http://www.dreamingincashmere.com

  35. Samantha Poliseno says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Striped cardigans are my favorite! And I love how you mixed the stripes and polka dots. I actually have my eye on this striped cardigan from Luv4Anouka.

  36. Chelsea Davis says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    You look fabulous in cardigans! But i do agree they tend to be hard to work with sometimes, but I think you have done a great job to the basic cardigan! Love the layers!

    XO http://shesaidhesaid-fashion.blogspot.com

  37. Jenna says

    September 17, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Love the mix of stripes and dots! Looks so fabulous together.

  38. 3d7ec592-fb7b-11e1-b9b5-000f20980440 says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    I just love this look! So creative to wear the cardigan over the vest! Awesome! xo
    Best, M.
    http://fadedmstyle.com

  39. vonilicious says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Wow you look beautiful! I love the cardigan, you really styled it up I think. Your skin look so flawless, I'm into it.

  40. Stephanie Lam says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    Love love the mix of stripes and polka-dots!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

  41. Jordin- I Love That! says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Thats funny that you wrote about this because I was just thinking that I have a ton of cardigans but never know how to wear them. I feel like they can be boring! You put this together so well! Love it!

  42. silvergirl says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    love love love this look
    you nailed it
    brett

  43. Jenny Lauren says

    September 17, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    What?!? Seriously!?! Too funny! I own more cardigans than anything else in my wardrobe! I actually try to stay away from them when possible now because I think I may have worn one every single day last year! I had fallen into a cardigan-rut! You definitely look fabulous in yours, and I LOVE the stripes and layers!

    xo Jenny
    http://www.crazystylelove.com

  44. House Of Jeffers says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I pretty much live in cardigans – even in the summer I wear them to work as the air is always on. Glad that you've found your way into cardigans – they're sorta like t-shirts. Can't have just one!

    Jen
    House Of Jeffers

  45. the Queen City Style says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Kimberly, You and the photos are gorgeous, as ever, adore the cardi and the entire outfit and LOVED meeting you at the Lucky/Aloxxi party!! I hope you had a safe trip home, and I hope our paths will cross again soon!
    Best, Whitley
    http://www.thequeencitystyle.com

  46. Tiffany M* says

    September 17, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Loving the fact that you are finally wearing a cardigan on the blog!! See they're not so scary are they ๐Ÿ™‚ You look gorgeous and I love how you paired it over a heavier jacket.
    beijos,
    Tiffany
    http://www.beijostiffany.com

  47. jules says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    i don't know how you survived this long without owning at least one cardigan – i live in mine! at least you have seen the light and jumped on the bandwagon ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo julesinflats.com

  48. SK says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I would have never thought to put a cardigan over a vest like that! I love it!! Glad you finally gave into getting some cardigans ๐Ÿ™‚

    Enter my giveaway!
    sincerelysk.blogspot.com

  49. A J says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Very interesting to style the cardi over the vest, but I like it! Great outfit.

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.blogspot.com

  50. TaraMixandMatch says

    September 17, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    This looks so awesome…I would never have thought to layer a cardi over a vest like that!

  51. Marie-Eve says

    September 18, 2012 at 12:33 am

    That's an amazing cardigan ! Love the whole outfit !
    My Blog – A Pretty Nest

  52. Libby says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:10 am

    I love this look! I can't believe you didn't own any cardis until just recently. Cardis, well at least this one, really becomes you!
    -XOXO-
    Libby at http://libbysoutlook.blogspot.com/

  53. Bravoe Runway says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:15 am

    I went through a cardigan phase and bought too many of them! I like how you layered the cardigan over the utility vest.

  54. GlamorousMama says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:38 am

    Love this outfit.. the cardigan is way cute.

    I'm really loving the lipstick also, its a great shade for your skin tone!

    xoxo
    Janelle

    GlamorousMama

  55. Lexi says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Oh gosh, I couldn't live without my cardigans … and striped cardigans are my absolute favorite!
    โ™ก Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.

  56. Beckerman Girls says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:33 am

    AMAZZZING outfit!!! I love the pop of the red clutch! And your top knot bun is ballerina chic!
    kisses
    xoThe Beckerman Girls

    http://www.BeckermanBitePlate.com

  57. Rachel @ Making Life Fabulous says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:52 am

    I love cardigans! I think the v-neck ones are more flattering, especially if worn open over more layers. I love those black boots! I need to pull my boots out now that the temperature is going down!

  58. Alice Warren says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:58 am

    I am addicted to cardis. They are perfect for the cooler nights when they here in Southern CA.

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

  59. Life's a shoe says

    September 18, 2012 at 5:31 am

    nice look! love the dotted scarf

  60. Shea Sayers says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I love this look–layering the cardigan with that vest is a genius idea!! I'm going to have to try that. And I'm the opposite–I hoard cardigans like crazy! Shea @ Bon Chic Bon Gastronomique

  61. Gina says

    September 18, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    I love cardis, and I absolutely love the way you styled this one. Amazing outfit!! I love the polka dot scarf and striped cardi combo.

    XO,Gina
    http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com

  62. Kacie says

    September 18, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    You chose the perfect cardi to start with! V-neck ones are definitely less stuffy than rounded neck ones.

    http://www.daisyraeboutique.com
    http://www.kacieskloset.blogspot.com

  63. Giovanna says

    September 19, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Cute look! Love your clutch and booties!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.oliveandanarrow.com

  64. @Glam__Slam says

    September 19, 2012 at 3:01 am

    What a great layering job! I never would have thought to layer a cardigan over a cargo vest, but it so totally works! <3 it!

    Stephanie ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://glamslamblog.com

  65. Jill says

    September 19, 2012 at 4:00 am

    I love the vest and cardigan combo! I have that vest so i may have to give this a try! Great idea!

  66. Kristin Clark says

    September 19, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I am a cardi lover for LIFE!! Glad to see you've joined the ranks ๐Ÿ™‚ I wear them all the time…partially because my office is freezing and partially because I love them! Love your layered look!

    xo
    Kristin
    http://www.LivingInColorPrint.com

  67. MMH says

    September 20, 2012 at 12:49 am

    I just found your blog and I love it. May I ask what color is on your lips and nails? Thanks so much!!

    http://www.modafrescablog.blogspot.com
    modafrescablog@gmail.com

  68. Puppies and Purses says

    September 22, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Just love love this outfit!

    I'll def. be mixing polka with stripes. Great post!

    http://www.puppiesnpurses.com

  69. Touch Of Purple says

    September 24, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    LOVE that outfit! ๐Ÿ˜€
    You look gorgeous!

    with love,
    touchofpurple.blogspot.com

  70. Kristen says

    October 27, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I absolutely love this layered look! You just inspired me to purchase 3 polka dot scarves. My husband thanks you ๐Ÿ˜‰

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