Some Madewell Inspiration

Madewell is definitely inspiring. I've never actually worn Madewell, or even been to a Madewell! It's still too big for me... sad! Anyway, even if it doesn't fit, it can still be amazing outfit inspiration.

Ok, so here's my inspiration:

It reminds me of an artist. I think it's a buttons! Right now I'm wearing a boyfriend cardigan with big buttons and pockets. I'm sensing a pattern. Oh, and also I'm wearing colorful skinnies. No wonder I like this outfit!

Oh yeah, I'm doing the entire outfit from Forever 21! I'll compare the prices.

Cardigan:

This is a pretty similar cardi. It's a bit darker, but it's close enough, right?

Madewell cardi: $178.00
Forever 21: $29.90

Shirt:

I cheated. This shirt is from Zara. I couldn't find a shirt similar enough, so I caved.

Madewell: $68.00
Forever 21 Zara $49.90

Jeans:

Madewell: $98.50
Forever 21: $24.80

Scarf:

This is the one part of this outfit I don't agree with. I think maybe a green scarf would be better. Or red, or yellow, or gray, but a tiny, plum scarf was not working.

From Madewell, I suggest this:

From Forever 21:

Madewell: $39.50 when it's not on sale
Forever 21: $6.50

Total:

Madewell: $384.00 (!)
Forever 21: $111.10

Wow. I guess Forever 21/Zara is probably a promising choice when it comes to prices! Madewell has a much higher quality, but it's pretty expensive. Which is a better value? I think Madewell is cuter, but I'd have to see it in person to decide if it's worth it!

Btw, because it's Thanksgiving break, my posts should be more regular. But towards the end of the week, they will probably be few and far between. Next week (the week after Thanksgiving) is a busy week, but I can work something out. Hopefully.

That Awkward Cousin Named September

I love fall! With cooler weather, dance starting, and Christmas on the horizon, I think fall is a pretty exciting time! Especially for those who have trees that are alive! I wish the leaves in Texas would change color like the leaves in New England. Leaves look so pretty in colors other than green and brown! Anyway, there is a downside: the awkward mouth or two where you know you should put away summer clothes, but it's way to hot to wear fall clothes. In Texas, we call it September! Depending on the year, it's also October. Sad, right? So I know I shouldn't be wearing cut-offs and tank tops, but it's so hot! Last week, it was still in the hundreds!!! I wish it was cool enough to wear olive green corduroy 
pants. . .

Or brown ones. . .

Really any color would work. . . I would even wear red ones. . .

All from J.Crew

I'm loving corduroy this season! Also, I'm loving fall colors like burgundy, olive, and mustard. They're all missing in Texas, sadly. Oh well, at least we get to wear them! So I found some things that are appropriate for the beginning of autumn, but still cool enough for 95º heat.


These are all from Forever 21. . . 

I love the way they're all in fall-ish colors, but they all look breezy and not-as-hot-as-those-striking-corduroy-pants. So do y'all have that awkward cousin named September? Texans deal with it every year! Some more fashionably than others. . . :D


Oh, and for those of you who wonder why it says I posted the last post at 2 o'clock in the morning (Hi, Dad!), I just typed it the day before! I don't like to post in middle of the day, so I set it to post early in the morning. I set it for 12:07 because I thought that sounded like a good time, but nooooo. . . The computer assumes 2 o'clock is better! Haha! I guess better late than never! This should post at 4 because I set it to post at 2:37. Genius, right?