Friday, October 14, 2011

Sweaters with Shorts and White After Labor Day

MULTI-COLORED SWEATER - Old Navy
BLACK MATERNITY SHORTS - Joe's Jeans
BLUE/RED/PINK HEELS - Charlotte Russe
  
GREEN AND BLACK SWEATER - Old Navy
BLACK MATERNITY SHORTS - Joe's Jeans (Pea in the Pod)
ORANGE BOOTIES - GoJane

Pigtails often becomes fixated on particular objects and will carry them around with her everywhere she goes.  For a while it was rags, then baby dolls, socks (not just her own, but other peoples' dirty ones), even an Easter egg.  Lately, Pigtails has been obsessed with her shoes.  And not just any pair but her white patent leather mary janes.  I tried to let her know that white after labor day is a "fashion faux pas" but Pigtails doesn't care.  She loves those shoes.
Pigtails' fave white mary janes
This past week I went shopping with Pastor Pleats.  October is "Pastors' Appreciation Month" and I told Pleats that every year I'd take her shopping and help her pick out clothes.  It's such a fun way to hang out.  We went to Target and Old Navy, she got lots of cute tops, sweaters, a great jacket, a pair of ankle boots, even a purse.  I tried desperately to NOT buy anything and escaped with only these two sweaters I bought on clearance for $9 each at Old Navy.  Woohoo!

Lately I've been obsessed with shorts and sweaters.  The thing is, they don't exactly "go together."  I mean, shorts are usually for spring or summer, and sweaters belong to fall and winter.  But somehow I love wearing them together whenever it's temperate enough to do so.  I guess it's kind of like wearing white patent leather mary janes after labor day.   
 

38 comments:

Style Journey said...

I wish we could get away with shorts and sweaters in Ohio. It's either hot or cold, no in between! Your multi-colored sweater is really great! Pigtails can wear as much white after Labor Day as she wants. When you're cute you can get away with anything!

Heather

Selvaggia Capizzi said...

I love both outfits but the first one is my fave! My son is fixated with his crocs!

oomph. said...

oh, i love chunky sweaters with shorts...it's the only way we can get away with wearing them here! with pants, it would just be deathly hot! and i think pigtails is fine...i never understood the "no white" rule anyways :)

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oomph. said...

oh, and cute sweaters! i stopped in old navy yesterday and was tempted to buy some of the cute striped sweaters they just got in....but luckily (for my wallet) i ran out of time!

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Gracey the Giant said...

You look adorable and I love Pigtails' white mary janes. I don't blame for her the obsession.

Annie L said...

Love the bright colors in these looks.
And loving your heels and booties.
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rachel said...

if i didn't know already, i wouldn't even be able to tell you are pregnant in these pics! cute sweaters. too bad i can almost never wear them where i live. pigtails is soooo cute!

Shon said...

So cute!!Look at you!! Your legs are so toned, go for the shorts all year. Pair shorts with tights, long socks and boots in the winter. Have a great weekend. We are busy in my household. xo Shon

Punctuation Mark said...

love the colors of your first sweater.... have a great weekend!

Megan G said...

What adorable outfits! I love the colors of both, especially how the shoes play off the sweaters.

I may try shorts and sweaters next week. I think sometimes the weather is just perfect to pull off 'odd' outfits like that.

LyddieGal said...

aww, pigtails can wear white after labor day all she wants!

and those orange booties are so fab!

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D said...

Pigtails is a fashion maverick...
she and Sparkles make their own rules! Love you in shorts cuz you have admirable gams. Looking forward to seeing you in some tweedy cuffed shorts.

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my thrifty closet said...

very very cute! I love those striped tops especially the colorful one, goes perfectly with your shoes! And pigtail is also v v cute, look at those tiny shoes, I wish I can have my son this small again. I have to say sweater and shorts are perfect together too. You rock the look!

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Closet Fashionista said...

Oooh I love those sweaters! :D
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Amanda said...

Ah, I love that first look! The bold striped sweater is so cute and the matching heels? You're too much - I love it!!

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Anonymous said...

Love the striped sweater. So cute!

A Very Sweet Blog said...

hey claire! i found your blog from oomph's. i think as crazy as mother nature has been, we have no choice but to wear sweaters and shorts right now. i adore that first pic! it is so cute girl. Love the color striping and your shoes are fab girl. your pose is so sassy! miss pigtails is adorable girl. i can't wait to read your future posts. hope you're having a great weekend.
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Unknown said...

Even though they are meant for different seasons, you definitely rock the sweater and shorts look!

Sarah
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Anonymous said...

Love both looks on you...your shoes are INSANE in both! You do the sweaters and shorts if you want, girl. Rock it like it's hot! And please let dear Pigtails know the old "no white after Labor Day" rule is out...her white patent leather shoes are fab:-))

Emma said...

I Loove both looks! The shoes are AH-MAZING!!

Bravoe Runway said...

Shorts weather has officially ended in Chicago. Don't tell anyone but I still break out the sandals when it is 50... Once I officially put them away it won't be until May I can wear them! Now...$9 for those sweaters? Fabulous deal and also I love wearing long sleeves w/shorts :)

Hayley said...

you look so elegant and trendy. i love the colours in the first sweater. woooooooowwwwwwwwww

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Audrey said...

Aww, your daughter is so adorable! ^^

Bird Bug Pug said...

these outfits are hot! great to know a quality brand like joes jeans makes maternity wear

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I need to pull out a pair of tweed shorts I got last year! LOVE your shoes! p.s. You won our T+J Designs Monday Mingle giveaway. Can you email me your mailing address when you have a moment? Congrats!

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Bonnie said...

Those orange GoJane booties look FIERCE with that last outfit. I love how daring you are with your fashions!

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Cara said...

I love the way the stripe on the sweater goes so well with the shoes! That's amazing!

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Erin said...

You look amazing girl! I really love the first outfit on you! And pigtails is looking so cute in her purple shrug!

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Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

Love the sweaters with shorts! And I see you have on those orange booties! I just love those! Aw, Pigtails is making her own fashion rules!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

Jess said...

Oooh girl, loving those stripes! And I Love wearing sweaters with shorts! I agree, they don't really "go together" but its so fun if you can pull it off when the weather is just right!

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

cute sweaters.

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Tara said...

Eh, white after Labor Day is an old rule...Pigtails is just too much of a free spirit to conform to such things :)

I am such a fan of the shorts/sweater combo. It's perfect for those days when you want the fall feeling, but it's still 80 degrees out! Those stripes are so fun!

Anonymous said...

I don't believe in fashion rules, since style is all about dressing for you. So I think your both right sweater with shorts and white mary janes after Labor day.

I'm in love with both of your shoes in these pictures!!

Shelly said...

The colors in the first picture make my heart sing a little...make that, A LOT!

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