Army Vest

vest: jcpenney   pants: kohls    shoes: target 

I've been wanting a green military inspired vest for quite awhile.  I have this khaki vest from Old Navy and every time I think about wearing it, I think it is green, only to be disappointed when I take it out of my closet and realize it is not.   

So I was quite happy when I found this vest at JCPenney a few weeks ago and happier when it was only $10.  And this outfit is one of those that is full of deals that I am pretty proud of.  These pants were less than $8 from Kohls and I found these ankle boots at Target last year for $9.  

Now if you wanted to copy this shirt you'd have to go back to about 1999 and find it from American Eagle.  I think it may be time to replace shirts I bought in high school.  

Husband's Disapproval

vest: Old Navy (similar)  dress: Old Navy (old) (similar) belt: Target  shoes: dsw

I put this vest on the other day and Chris' first response was "What is that?"

(cue disgusted tone)

"Ummm, a vest."

"You look like you're ready to lead a safari trip." 

I then proceeded to tell him that it was a military vest and was actually very trendy right now.

He didn't believe me.

So I told him I'd be able to look up military vest on pinterest and find hundreds of pictures of stylish ladies wearing a similar vest.

I then decided that probably wasn't worth it. 

I've actually had this vest for a long time and got it on clearance last year at Old Navy. 

I've yet to wear it in warmer weather but have seen so many cute outfits with it I am finally trying it. 

And despite Chris' disapproval I will continue to wear it.  

Happy Wednesday! 

Here & Now Love

I was so happy to find Jessica's cute blog Here & Now a few months ago, and am excited to have her on my blog today while I am camping with my family!  I can always count on Jessica to have the cutest poses, clothes and top bun (which I am quite envious of - remember my pitiful attempt?)  And I love that she shops in the kids' section sometimes. We know that I'm guilty of that too.

Hello …for Lauren and Lauren Readers. I’m Jessica from Here&Now where I blog about my daily outfits, adventures in building a stylish wardrobe (aka shopping), and of course my fur baby, Doug the Pug. I am so excited to be joining you guys over here while Katie is off having fabulous adventures with her family!

This summer I have been having so much fun with the new trends – mullet skirts, pattern mixing, colored denim, and most recently utility vests. Drooling over bloggers rocking their chic vests (usually the Old Navy one that I missed out on snatching!) has practically become my new hobby (see how cute Katie is in hers here)

{ What I Wore: J.Crew Crewcuts vest // StyleMint tee // J.Crew shorts // Minnetonka fringe booties // handmade necklaces }

After scouring the internet for awhile, I finally resorted to the kids’ section for my vest score!

Now my only problem is trying not to wear it everyday!

 

Would you wear a vest with this outfit? (I might have vest love goggles!)

What trends are you loving this season?

Come on by and chat with me and Doug the Pug {here}

xx

Jessica

Thanks Jessica!  I love your new vest and am even more in love with your shoes!