Hell Just Froze Over...

I'm wearing a poncho and I like it. So yes, hell must have frozen over because I hate ponchos, except for this one. This one is from Banana Republic. It is a beautiful knit, keeps me warm and looks good. That's the thing...it LOOKS GOOD. The people at BR are calling it a cape, it is a proper poncho. Running errands and don't want the bulk of a coat? This is what you should wear. 

Just wanted to show you how it looks against lighter coloured clothing. That's why I love navy blue.

Poncho/Cape - Banana Republic (here)

Turtlenecks - The Gap (here)

Jeans - Yoga Jeans (here)

Chords - J Brand (old)

Booties - The Gap (here)

Shoes - Tory Burch (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - Stella & Dot (here)

And the Winner Is...

Thank you to everyone who entered my first giveaway and a special thank you to the people at Second Denim Co. the makers of Yoga Jeans for selecting my blog to host this fantastic giveaway (and providing me with my Merlot skinnies). And the Winner is...

Nathalie Fleitas

I hope you enjoy your Yoga Jeans as much as I enjoy mine. On a sizing note, I would recommend you go down at least one size when purchasing your Yoga Jeans. They have a lot of stretch, however, they maintain their shape.

Today I am doing a final "feature" and showcasing my Merlot jeans in a simplicity I am not known for. No pearls, no fancy. Just a woman and her jeans.

This is my new favourite shirt. It's big and comfy and even wrinkled.

Jeans - Yoga Jeans (find a retailer here)

Shirt - The Gap (here)

Booties - The Gap (here)

Belt - Tory Burch (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Stella & Dot (available here and here)

I'm also linking up with Walking in Grace & Beauty today.

Merlot - Mundane Mondays

I am a huge fan of the Blog What I Wore and Jessica recently challenged Bloggers to a Fall Remix. I was one of the bloggers Jessica chose to feature on her blog. I decided to style my Merlot Yoga Jean two ways. My last post featured how I styled these jeans for a night out, today I am styling these jeans for a day of errands and drop offs with the kids. It always ends up being about the kids.

Jeans - Yoga Jeans

Sweater - Gap

Shoes - Steve Madden (old)

Watch - Michael Kors

I am still running my Yoga Jeans giveaway, which means the winner gets to chose any pair of Yoga Jeans they like! All you need to do is "like" Yoga Jeans Facebook page and comment on my post. This is an international giveaway. If you have any questions on sizing let me know.

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My First Giveaway - YOGA JEANS

If you've been reading my blog you know that my latest (and honestly greatest) denim obsession has to be with Yoga Jeans by Second Denim Co. Why you may ask? Well the cut, stretch, rise and length are perfect. Those really should be the 4 FD's (fit descriptors) of denim. They hit all four of my fit descriptors so they are an amazing pair of jeans. Let me explain: 

1. Cut - Skinnies, straight, boot cut, flare and super flare. I don't think they are missing anything
2. Stretch - You can do yoga in these jeans and then to pick out the kids at school. Finally take these jeans on a date or a night out with your friends. They can stretch and still keep their phenomenal shape.
3. Rise - I prefer a mid to high rise on my jeans - four kids makes this a must for me - and Yoga jeans offers me that choice. They also offer the low rise for you lucky ladies out there. 
4. Length - They are super long so I can wear them without turning them into a "Tall Girl Capri"

Without further ado, I am so excited to be partnering up with Yoga Jeans and offering the winner of this giveaway a free pair of jeans!! Any jeans, not just the ones I'm wearing, but you could choose these. Thank You Yoga Jeans for providing me with these amazing jeans. They are already in steady rotation.

The colour of the season is Ox Blood, honestly you could call the colour  burgundy and Yoga Jeans has named this colour Merlot, I like Merlot better. Ox  Blood is a common colour for men's shoes, I don't really think I want Ox Blood on my legs.

I styled these jeans for a night out on the town. They are just so fantastic I needed to show them off.

I couldn't decide which back drop to pick so I added both.

These pictures were taken before Sandy hit. I would just like to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to those on the East Coast in the US. I have close family affected by this storm and I know that this is not an easy time for many.

Jeans - Yoga Jeans

Blouse - Judith & Charles (old)

Shoes - Jimmy Choo (old)

Belt - Tory Burch (old)

Clutch - Rebecca Minkoff

Necklace - Banana Republic

Watch - Michael Kors

What do you have to do for this giveaway? "Like" Yoga Jeans on Facebook (they really should have a "I'm in love and obsessed option") and commnt. That's it, really simple. You know how much I love simple. Anyone can enter this giveaway, it's open internationally. Thanks Yoga Jeans! A Canadian company and Canadian made denim.

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