Cute end of summer outfit! styling the weird vintage lace cardigan

Do you lovlies remember this thrift store scores post in which I showed you this vintage white lace cardigan?

Not too bad for $4!

Today I'm going to show you how I styled it, for the end of summer "season." I was really impressed with the detail of the top. I loved that is was both delicate and boho at the same time without veering off into "ruffly" or "girly," neither of which I'm super comfortable with.

I just wasn't sure how to style this cardigan because it was kind of a weird shape--very boxy--and it was lace. I don't really do lace that often, it tends to make me feel very awkward for some reason, thus making me look awkward as well. But I absolutely loved the cardigan and I just knew I could pull it off somehow. And I feel like I totally did!

Shoes: Old Navy (2007), Jeans: Old Navy (thrifted for $4), Tank: Wal Mart $4, Cardigan: Vintage, thrifted from Goodwill for $4, Purse: vintage La Bagagarie cross body bag, thrifted at Salvation Army for under $3, Necklace, made by ME! Belt: Thrifted at Goodwill for $2, sunglasses: goodwill, $3.

I finally got a close up of my favorite bag! I've worn it a ton (check it out here and here) and it just seems like it has gone with everything this summer and I'm sure I'll wear it long into the fall too. I absolutely adore having a cross body bag, with the Dude being extra mobile now it's essential to have my hands free!

And here's a close up of my favorite necklace!

This necklace was made by me using a variation on this tutorial. I am loving the mint green color and probably wear my necklace at least 3 times a week. I wish I had bought more of those green beads!

Lastly I paired all this pastel mint green and brown with my leopard belt. I hunted at thrift stores forever for this belt forever. I knew once I found it I would wear it with everything, and I do! It's all the leopard of leopard shoes with half the commitment.

There you have it! I styled my weird lace cardigan just like I said I would, and I'm really happy with it. What do you think, how would you have styled it? If you're looking for more of our outfits you can check them out here!

~Jessica