I don’t know about you, but January is the time of year when things get cropped for me after the holidays – budget and diet, primarily. It’s the time when I’m more apt to take a swing through the clothing section of Target when I’m there to pick up hand sanitizer and cold meds. And at times I find something unexpected, yet just what I “needed.” Like this cropped sweater (pun intended). Although the look has been in style this season, it’s not something I’m going to spend a good chunk of money on, since the occasions for which I would wear it are pretty limited. So, to find one that was super cozy and soft, and at the whopping price of under $12.00 (!), it gave me more of a mood boost than even the best of cold meds.

Target sweater (50% off plus an extra 10% off) | J crew top (old, similar here) | Greylin skirt (on sale here) | DKNY tights | necklace (old) | Ugg Australia booties (on sale) | Michael Kors watch | Tory Burch earrings (old) | Mark & Graham clutch

Reality Check. The boots coupled with the skirt give the outfit (or me, I guess) a bit of an elf-like look, yet there are times when heels are not only impractical, but also look a little ridiculous (I know, given my failed attempt referenced in last week’s post).