OOTD: Wildcat

{Sweater: Jcrew Jenna's Cardigan in Wildcat, Jeans: F21, Shoes Cole Haan
Cowl Neck Scarf: Cynthia Rowley (TJ Maxx), Pin: Channel, Acrylic Bow Cuff F21}

Long time no OOTD. Wow it has been ages since one of these posts! I was headed out the door tonight and thought I should snap a quick pic. I recently celebrated a birthday and picked out this cardi for hubby to gift to me. Aren't those the best kind of gifts?

A good animal print, like lace, is very hard to come by; a fine line between chic and trashy. When I saw this season's Wildcat pattern in JCrew's catalog I knew I had to have. I was immediately drawn to the scoopneck blouse, but @ $118 thought it was a little steep. The same pattern in Jenna's Cardigan was at a better price point and more functional. I pounced (tee hee) on it when they offered 40% off and free shipping.

The temps here have been ridiculously cold, so instead of going the standard route of the statement necklace, I opted for a warm cowl neck scarf adorned with a Chanel pin.

Let's talk about this pin for a minute. I've always lusted for a classic Chanel multi-strand necklace, but so out of my price range. This little pin was a good alternative, more affordable and more versatile. Most of the time I wear it on a long chain necklace. It would be cute on almost any hat or pinned on a classic cardigan. Just another "investment piece" you can add to the list of "must haves."

You might have noticed I did a little revamping to the family room. I've been busy, hence the absence from bloggerville. Sorry peeps I'm trying. Hope all my blogger friends haven't deleted me from your readers. Try to be back soon!