Classically Curvy: A Lularoe Love Affair! (Sarah Cardigan Look Book)

Hi Ladies!

If you have any kind of social media, I'm guessing you've at least heard of Lularoe! It seems like everyone is either selling it, or wearing it. I had no experience with the brand until recently. I always assumed that Lularoe was strictly leggings. But it's so much more!

One morning at the bus stop while dropping our kids off, a friend of mine was sporting this GORGEOUS mustard (although I think golden sunflower, is a better description), long cardigan. I'd later learn that it is called the "Sarah Cardigan". I had been in the market for a long cardigan to begin with, but the right one just hadn't caught my eye. Well this particular cardigan more than caught my eye!

Since social media is the platform most Lularoe consultants use, I took to Facebook to find this gem. I wrote up a post asking who of my friends was a consultant, or knew a consultant, and if they had a mustard "Sarah" cardigan in a size large (they are so roomy and comfortable). Within a couple days I had two messages from friends, who had friends, who were in possession of my dream cardigan. It was at this point that I hit a tiny roadblock. My husband and I are currently in the process of purchasing a new forever home. So for the time being, I have to budget and save for any additional purchases. The thing with Lularoe is, you have to get it while you can! I had no idea how fast items can go, until this experience! So it was with great difficulty, and lots of personal restraint, that I reluctantly informed both ladies, that I would need to wait a bit before purchasing. I just prayed one would still be available when I was ready to purchase.

Cut to two days later, my husband brings our mail in and hands me a package. I have no idea what it could possibly be. When I opened it, the first thing I saw was that beautiful gold! There was a note attached that informed me that the cardigan was anonymously purchased for me. Well, I knew immediately who had done this for me. Kind and good-hearted are an understatement when it comes to describing this beautiful soul. She is one of the best people I have ever known, and is the very definition of selfless. Oh, and did I mention that she saves lives and makes people feel better all day long? When I contacted my friend to confirm my suspicions, I insisted she let me repay her. All she asked, was that I pay it forward. Yeah. I know. She's the BEST. One of those people who makes this world a much better place to be, and I couldn't be more grateful that she is in my life.

All of a sudden, a cardigan became so much more. I'm not one to typically attach feelings and emotions to objects, or material things, but this cardigan will forever be special and so very cherished by me.

Now that I'm done being all teary eyed and emotional, let me tell you just how fabulous this cardigan really is! It is so soft and comfortable. My husband even commented that it's like a big blanket, and he's exactly right. It's like wearing a fabulous, comfortable blanket, that makes you look and feel beautiful. This color in particular is just so perfect for fall. Navy blue is MY color. I wear navy almost every single day, and this cardigan is absolutely perfect paired with navy blue. I love the length so much. It's exactly what I was looking for. Long cardi's are so in right now, but I'm 5'6 and some of them tend to be too long for me. This one is perfect. The pockets are such a nice detail and they're totally functional. I love having pockets. As a mom, I am always needing to put things (especially my phone) down, but it's nice to have them within reach.

I knew before I even had it in my hands, that I could style this beauty a million and one ways, but the reality of styling it was so much more fun and, "oh-my-gosh" easier than I thought it would be! I'll never run out of ways to wear this cardigan! So lets get to it!

Look Number One

I wore my favorite gingham button up shirt from the Gap, over a white camisole from Torrid, with boyfriend jeans and leopard calf hair wedges, by Tory Burch. Unfortunately, Tory Burch no longer makes these wedges, but I will link to a similar pair below. I carried my navy blue Mulberry "Polly Pushlock" handbag. I finished the look with my gold toned bangles from Target, and my white and gold ClicClac bracelet from Hermes.

I wore a vintage, nautical inspired, gold and white enamel statement necklace that was a gift from my husband during one of our trips to New York City.

Unless I'm going out for the night, natural makeup is my go to look. I'm rockin' my natural curls in this look as well. Every now and then I need to give my hair a break from heat styling. I love the "Controlling Curl Creme" by Pantene Pro-V. It's so affordable, and it works! I've spent four times as much on styling products that don't do the job like this product does. A little goes such a long way, and it smells so clean and fresh. I put about a quarter sized dollop in my palm, and scrunch it through my damp, hair and let it air dry and it's good to go. Curls for daysssss.

Look Number Two

Bohemian! Oh I loved this look! So simple and effortless, but the cardigan really adds something special. We are in this back and forth weather right now. Warm one day, chilly the next. This is me getting all I can out of one of those last warm days. My favorite distressed boyfriend jeans, and a white camisole from Torrid, are effortless and comfortable. I love these wedges by Stuart Weitzman. They are called the "Minx", and they are definitely in my top five favorite shoes of all time. They are so feminine and pretty, but comfortable to boot! Threw my hair in a messy bun, and I was out the door.

For accessories I wore my monogram necklace by Jennifer Zeuner and my Hermes ClicClac bracelet with a couple of bangles from Target.

My Mulberry bag is such a classic, it goes with everything, and totally works with this laid back look. I love this bag so much. I wear it over the shoulder or cross-body. It's contents are easily accessible with the push lock opening. It's worth the investment when you can get something that goes with anything and will always be in style.

Look Number Three

Layers and booties for a fun day out! The same white cami from Torrid, as mentioned above, but under an open chambray button up, with this gorgeous ray of sunshine over the top, creates the quintessential fall layered look, that I, for one adore. I wore stretchy, black, skinny jeans from Old Navy, cuffed and paired with open toed booties from Target! I did an entire review and blog post of these booties, which you can read here. They are almost an exact dupe for a well known, higher end brand, (cough, Dolce Vita, cough) at about a third of the price!

Simple accessories and my beloved Louis complete the look!

Look Number Four

Finally "Sarah", with my black ankle jeans, by NYDJ, with a classic Breton top, and leopard Tory Burch wedges, create a classic look for fall. I added a silk, equestrian themed scarf, from Ralph Lauren to my Mulberry bag, for an added element of fun!

This silk equestrian themed scarf from Ralph Lauren is so classic and the perfect addition to my Mulberry bag. Anytime you want to give your bag a makeover or create a different look, grab a scarf! You can really have a lot of fun with it.

Look Number Five

Stripes and sunshine! I love this striped t-shirt dress I purchased this past spring at Walmart! I love mixing high end clothing and accessories, with more budget friendly pieces. Versatility is where it's at, in style and in budget. You don't need designer everything, to create a beautiful look. I wore my leopard print Tory Burch wedges, for a little bit of fun, and went with my vintage anchor statement necklace, to keep with the nautical theme of my dress.

Sadly this t-shirt dress from Walmart is sold out online but check your local stores! I saw some on the clearance racks not too long ago.

Shop the Looks!

Contact your local Lularoe representative about purchasing a Sarah cardigan! It comes in many different colors. I'm eyeing up a gray one for a future purchase!

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