My Style: Pink Teddy Sweater

gifted H&M Sweater | Gap Sunglasses, Shirt & Jeans | Steve Madden Boots | Target Purse | Stansberry Design Necklace

I picked up this sweater a few months ago and had to wait until it was officially sweater weather. This is one of those blanket cardigans that once you put it on, you never want to take it off. Disclaimer: people will come up to you and ask to pet you. It happened on more than one occasion. I also love this sweater because it's a take on the pink coat trend that is currently all the rage (not that I'm complaining), this is a lighter investment if you aren't ready to take the plunge on something like this or this. 

Housekeeping Notes: In hopes of getting more into the holiday spirit, I've started working on this year's holiday gift guide. There is a new icon on my side bar that will link you over to all of my favorite gifts this season ranging from stocking stuffers to gifts for the hostess with the mostess. The list will continue to grow so make sure you are checking in for new items!

I'm also making a few changes on the backend of things with The Brunette One, so I apologize in advance if there are any hiccups this week! 

My Style: Snake Print Sweatshirt

Standard Style Sweatshirt {Similar} // F21 Skirt {Similar} // Gap Tights // Steve Madden Boots // Target Purse

Shop the Look

I picked up this sweater back in October and it's been in constant rotation in my wardrobe ever since. We snapped these photos a few weeks ago and just now remembered I had them saved on my laptop - sorry for the grainy quality! This look has a mix of all of my favorite trends - snake print, zipper details, all rolled up in a comfy sweatshirt. Paired with my trusted pleated skirt and the only boots I seem to wear during the fall and winter months, this is another fall uniform!  I wore a version of this look yesterday at the Fashion for Charity event (more on that to come).

And can we just pause for a moment and talk about this snow and cold weather? I seem to be in a bit of a Scrooge mood and am so not ready for the cold weather, snow, or the holidays. Time is simply flying by too fast, I need to slow down! Still debating if I will get it together enough for holiday gift guides this year! I think I need a strong dose of holiday music, a showing of Elf, and lots of spiked hot chocolate!

Event: Fashion for Charity

Today's the day! I will be leaving work early and heading to Iowa City for a the Fashion for Charity Fashion Show. This show is hosted by the Fashion Management Club of the University of Iowa. Last week I had the honor of speaking to their club (via Google Hangout) and tomorrow I will be speaking at the fashion show and helping style a few models!

I can't wait to head back to my alma mater, though I'm a bit nervous about public speaking. It was only three years ago I was finishing my senior year and wondering what would be happening next. I can't wait to share my story with everyone! 

Here is a bit more about the event - hope to see you there! Tickets will be $10 at the door!

The show is tonight from 7:30-9:00pm. Enjoy desserts, drinks and freebees from their partners including Rent the Runway, BCBGeneration, PINK, ASOS, and Widespread Threads during our mocktail/networking hour! Libby Glaser, UI student and creator of the blog Stylin Iowan is our newest partner! Also, hear from our partner charity United Action for Youth and UI Alum Samantha Peterson on her endeavors in the fashion industry through her blog The Brunette One. 

Watch models strut the runway in outfits styled completely from donated clothing. The event will also host a raffle with IT Works spa items, Godiva chocolate, 2 free Rent the Runway dress rentals, 2 $50 ASOS gift cards, Widespread Threads merchandise, and more! 

Blog Talk

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I'm making some changes to The Brunette One over the upcoming months and a lot of these changes start with you. I've been so busy lately with my day job, freelancing, and wedding planning that I feel like I'm putting out sub-par content on the blog. While my blog is not my full time job, it's my passion and I want to be making it the best space I can for both myself and my readers. So this is where you come in, please leave a comment below, tweet, or facebook comment and let me know what content you wished you were reading, not only here but anywhere else on the internets, or what content you love and wish there were more of! There is so much I want to do and say in this space but I need help streamlining. Of course I cannot thank you enough for coming to The Brunette One each and every day, it means the world!