Monday, May 22, 2017

A Cozy Warm Spring Look?


 Wow! What a difference a week makes.  Last week it was eighty degrees on Mother's Day and today it was fifty.  I was fifteen minutes late for church today because I couldn't decide what to wear.  It feels like winter and I wanted to snuggle inside a cozy sweater and bring out my tall boots, but it's spring!  I don't want to wear fall clothes!  I finally decided to dress cozy warm, but look like spring by wearing a thick nautical sweater, a white jacket, jeans, and a scarf.


 Lightweight scarves have always been a lifesaver for me for transitional seasons.  They add just that extra warmth I need;  especially on windy days.  Because I have such a neutral base on, I really wanted to bring some color to this outfit so I did that with my scarf, bag, and a bright lipstick.


My nautical sweater has a anchor image woven into it.  You can get a better look at that image on THIS POST.  It is from Talbots (old).  My jacket I found at CJBanks.  I can't tell you how much I love this jacket!  It's a lightweight terry knit with pockets and a draw string hood.  I love the length and the relaxed fit.  It is perfect for spring/summer and I have a feeling I will be getting a lot of use out of it.


I have to talk about CJBanks for a few minutes because I know I've been starting to feature a few clothes from them here and there on my blog and my regular readers who know I'm a thrifty shopper might be asking "What's Up?".  At first glance, CJBanks seems like it's an expensive store (Expensive to me anyway.  I know some of my readers who think nothing of spending $200 for a pair of jeans or $600 for a pair of shoes would think it's a cheap store.)  But I am a thrifty shopper, I don't like to pay more than $20.00 for anything.  So when I first walked into CJBanks, I found them kinda pricey.  But like most stores, they have a rewards program and also great sales.  If you go to their web page you can sign up for emails (and also their rewards program) which will alert you to their sales.  The jacket I'm wearing is normally $50.00.  I bought it at 60% off plus I used a $20.00 off coupon if I spent $50.00 or more (I bought two other tops at the same time to reach my minimum).  Since I turned 54 I wanted to start shopping at stores that feature styles better for my body type (like Talbots, Chicos, or CJBanks) but I found most of the them just too expensive.  Looking more deeply into CJBanks  was a real lesson to me about not ruling a store out immediately upon one visit but to inquire about rewards programs.  I encourage you to do the same if there is a store you would love to shop at but you don't think is affordable.  You never know the store might be more affordable for you than you think!


My grey jeans are new this season.  They are buy Liz Claiborne and purchased at JCPenney.


 My bright pink cross body bag was a gift from my daughter.  My beaded bracelet I picked up in Vail, Colorado while on vacation.


Selecting what shoes to wear was the hardest part of putting together this outfit.  I finally settled on a pair of nude wedge pumps by Nine West.



Wearing lighter, brighter colors when the weather is cool is the perfect way to stay warm but still fit the colors of the season.  I can still have a thick sweater on to stay warm, but because it's a bright white and I added a bright bag and floral scarf, I still look like I'm dressed for spring.



Have a Great Day!  Amy

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30 comments:

  1. Such a pretty spring scarf! I love how light and airy it looks. Perfect addition to you look. I love that fab bag too! :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  2. Our weather has been flip flopping lately too, ugh! Loving this look. The color of those jeans is great with your white and scarf.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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    1. Thanks Amy, don't you wish summer would just get here already?

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  3. What a perfect outfit for a chilly spring day! We got that cooler weather here too, but at least the sun is shining today!

    Great tips about learning more about a store, I just recently discovered Kohl's rewards program and that they pretty much always have coupons. It's new here in town and I always thought they were kind of expensive when I visited one of their stores out of town. Now it's probably my new favorite store :) I recently bought 2 swimsuits, 3 shirts, 2 dresses and spend just a little over $100, plus I earned $20 in Kohl's cash...they sure know how to get you back in their stores :)

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    1. Thanks Elli, we got some sunshine yesterday as well, now were back to rain again. I've heard a lot of women talk about the great deals at Kohls. That's the one place I've never shopped. Our Kohls is outside the mall and I just don't like the idea of an extra stop...especially in winter. But I might just have to give them a try hearing about your deals!

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  4. I like the pink details in this look. Would be nice if the weather would make up its mind already, lol.

    www.ohtobeamuse.com

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  5. I think you've captured the season and weather perfectly. We've suddenly got a hot flush here in the UK. Shorts yesterday. Had to believe after all my boot posts. I agree about sales in pricier shops. Pick good investment pieces that way. I have a marks and spencer credit card. Every quarter I get vouchers for the rewards.

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    1. Thanks Anna. I was just in shorts a few days ago myself. I'm starting to learn, almost every store has a rewards program. But I can't participate in all of them, so I have to pick and choose my favs.

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  6. Looking so tanned and pretty, Amy. Weather is so confusing over here too. I love your outfit and the soft colours. Lovely mix of stripes and floral too. Perfect for a mixed weather day.

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    1. Thanks so much. Transitional seasons can be so frustrating.

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  7. I really like your scarf. The colors are perfect for Spring and are a great option for layering!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  8. We just had snow, so I can totally relate, Amy!!
    But this scarf is perfect---it's so springy!!
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Ugh! You poor thing! Thank goodness we didn't get cold enough for that!

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  9. I know! Would the weather just make a decision already?! Love your cute scarf and shoes! Great spring look for a chilly day!

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    1. Thanks Laura! I know you know what I'm going through being a fellow Wisconsinite yourself!

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  10. You did a great job dressing for spring when it was pretty cold. The scarf is so nice and springy!

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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  11. Your scarf is the perfect spring layer! Such a pretty look!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  12. For a gal who wasn't sure what to wear to church, you sure came out ok!! LOVE this outfit. And this post. I am right there with you. I don't like to pay more than $20 for something because most of the time, I can't afford to pay more than that. I will never have a designer bag or fancy designer shoes.

    That being said. I love this outfit. That jacket is precious. And perfectly paired with the light scarf and anchor tee. Those pants are in my favorite green so this outfit just screams perfection to me.

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    1. Thanks Leslie, I'm glad to know there are other women out there who shop like me. When I used to work and went shopping I would look at the price tag and think "I'd have to work X amount of hours to pay for this"...when I realized how long I'd have to work to buy that item, it motivated me to put it back. Suddenly, it wasn't worth it and I could live without it. LOL!

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  13. cute look. Thanks for joining the Top of the World Style linkup party.

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  14. Hi Amy! You look great and did a wonderful job of staying warm and still being "Spring Stylish" with your look. That's a great hint about CJBanks. I haven't shopped there but it sounds like they have nice things. I know what you mean about finding clothes that fit our bodies after 50. I'm constantly surprised (though I don't know why) at how my body has changed over the years. Great post!
    Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com

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    1. Thanks Deborah! Yes, even if we don't gain weight, it seems our shapes still change.

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  15. I had the same feel this morning. It has been raining almost everyday here for 2 weeks and I am just over it. I want to wear a summer dress, but this weather has me feeling like wearing leggings and a sweater. You outfit its just the right amount of layering for spring. Love the scarf definitely goes so well with your lipstick!
    Thank you for linking up with Weekend Wear

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    Mel

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    1. Oh I know, I wish summer would just get here already! Thanks so much for visiting.

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