Here are a few of the things that have crossed my mind in the last week or so…
THE STORY
- In my post from a few weeks ago, I had pondered the inner workings of the bovine mind. I had mentioned that I was going to consult a professional; one of my co-workers who happens to be a teacher and a farmer. I asked him if he could answer my cow related questions and he kindly complied…along with a smirk, because seriously, I am a weirdo. Since several of you were curious as well, I figured that I would share the answer with you. Cows decide where to spend their days based on three factors: water, food and temperature. Each day they congregate wherever the water and snacks are plentiful and the temperature is most comfortable. He did add that cows aren’t necessarily the brightest of creatures so they will sometimes follow a rebel cow who is simply trying to wander off for some alone time.
- This list of 23 Things No One Tells About Becoming An Adult is just so spot on. Lefty loosey, righty tighty anyone?
- You might need to up your closet cleaning game if while cleaning out your husband’s side of the walk-in closet you discover a top of yours that you have been actively looking for for the last four years. Yes…Four. Years. I just searched it on the blog and the last time I wore it was four years ago this coming November… Obviously closet organization is not my strong suit.
- I’ve mentioned more than once that I have a strange
obsession withinterest in the apocalypse. Imagine my excitement when my son posted shots on his Instagram that he took when he and his boyfriend visited an old abandoned section of the PA turnpike. It is seriously a little slice of post-apocalyptic heaven…and yes, he’s promised to take me there. And you know there will be a photo shoot.
THE OUTFIT
When Lisa from Coast To Coast came up with this month’s Ageless Style Link Up theme, “The Power Of The Cardigan” I was pumped. I have quite a healthy cardigan collection I gotta say, and I’m always eager for the return of Fall so that I can rescue all of that cozy lusciousness from storage…then I realized it was still the beginning of September. In NW Pennsylvania that means only one thing, temperatures in the 90’s. As if on cue, the last week of August the temperature soared and has pretty much stayed there. With that being said, I had to get creative with the cardigan styling.
Technically speaking this waffle knit cardigan is probably more of like a top, but it buttons and you layer it over things…sounds like a cardigan to me, amirite? I simply could not bring myself to put on an actual sweater even just for pictures in this heat. Trust me, even this was a giant sweat-fest. I actually cannot wait to wear this for real with a pair of jeans, ankle boots and a graphic tee or cami underneath. I’ve got a strange love for waffle knit, no idea why, but I’ve got several waffle knit tops and this cardigan version was a must have for me.
I love that it’s loose and slouchy enough to knot in the front or it can be left loose and open as well. Even though it’s currently way too hot for Fall clothes, it isn’t too hot for Fall colors. After all, color knows no temperature. I decided since I couldn’t go full-on Fall I’d stick to a Fall palette which is why I chose my mustard yellow waffle knit to layer over my burgundy velvet burnout cami. The cardigan brings out the hints of mustard in the cami perfectly. I styled this same cami with an actual mustard yellow cardigan sweather last Fall. You can check it out here for some for real Fall vibes.
THE TIP
When you’re feeling all the Fall love, but the temperature isn’t cooperating, try incorporating some Fall hues into your outfit to get you through until the temperatures cool. Think burgundy, mustard yellow, olive green and spicy orange shades.
THE LINK UPS
Check out the weekly link ups I participate in for even more fashion and style ideas… BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN AND LINK UP WITH MYSELF AND MY LOVELY CO-HOSTS FOR THIS MONTHS AGELESS STYLE LINK UP!!
Cardigan: Forever 21 (Similar); Cami: JCPenney (Similar); Shorts: American Eagle; Boots: Aldo (Similar)
Daenel ~ Living Outside The Stacks blog, instagram, pinterest, twitter
Debbie ~ Fashion Fairy Dust bloglovin, blog, instagram, pinterest, facebook, twitter
Jennie ~ A Pocketful of Polka Dots blog, instagram, facebook, pinterest, twitter, bloglovin
Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style blog, facebook, instagram, pinterest, bloglovin, twitter
Jonet ~ Fabulously Chic Over 50 blog, facebook, , instagram, pinterest, twitter
Kellyann ~ This Blonde’s Shopping Bag blog, instagram, bloglovin, twitter
Lisa ~ Coast to Coast blog, facebook, instagram, twitter, pinterest
Paula ~ Dimples on my What blog, facebook, pinterest, instagram, twitter
Shelly ~ The Queen in Between blog, instagram, bloglovin, pinterest, facebook
This month’s guest co-host for the Ageless Style Link Up is Andrea from Living On Cloud Nine. Andrea is a 40 something blogger who blogs about all things fashion, family, food and fun! Be sure to check her out on Bloglovin’, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.
