Five Days of Fabulous Day #3: Blardigans and UGG boots!

Today is Day #3 of Five Days of Fabulous!  Weren’t Days #1 and #2 awesome? Shay and I are having a blast and the prizes are just going to continue getting better.  The Day #2 winner is Kourtney Ennis! Congratulations, Kourtney!!!  You won pajamas and UGG slippers for yourself AND 2 FRIENDS!  See yesterday’s post for the choices you have!  Shay e-mailed you this morning, so please respond to her e-mail within 48 hours to claim your prize (or another winner will be chosen).

So, what does day #3 hold?  Well, I am crazy excited about our giveaway today.  When Nordstrom reached out and asked me to talk about shoes, I immediately knew that I wanted to talk about my UGGs…..and in honor of my UGG obsession, we are giving away some today….along with blardigans.

I. KNOW.

SLAP YO MAMA AND CALL ME COZY.

I don’t even know what that means.

But I do know that this giveaway is AWESOME.   You can choose the original, baby, or hooded blardigan (more on these later in the post), and you can choose any UGG boots under $250.  This is an AMAZING prize!!!

We’ll get to the UGGs in a minute, but let’s start with the blardigans.  If you are new around these parts, you need to be educated.  🙂   The original blardigan is an item that I’ve owned for almost 5 years now.  I named it a MUST HAVE when I found it back in 2013, and it was a Santa Alert in 2014, 2015, 2016, and now.  (I call it a BLARDIGAN because it’s part BLanket, part cARDIGAN….which equals BLARDIGAN.)  It’s a gift that I give for all sorts of reasons, including gift giving occasions of course like birthdays and Christmas.  I also like to give it to moms of newborns or ladies that are going through really tough times.  It’s a gift that spans the ages.  I’m telling you, your 14 year old daughter  will love a blardigan just as much as your 86 year old grandmother.  Although I’m not sure anybody will love it as much as my 9 year old son loves his.  Because yes, he has one too.

IT TRULY IS THE BEST GIFT EVER!  And over the last several years, new blardigans have come onto the scene:  the baby blardigan , the hooded blardigan , and a shawl blardigan…all which will be talked about today.  Click HERE to see all of the blardigans in one place.

Here’s the main thing you need to know about blardigans:  When you gift one as a gift, you give the gift of being COZY!  And at the risk of sounding incredibly cheesy, it’s like you are gifting a hug.  FOR REAL.  And there’s nothing better than that. #hugsforeverybody

So, since we are talking all different types of blardigans, I thought I would share a reader question with you today that I received a couple of weeks ago.

READER QUESTION:  OK…. I have a question, Sheaffer. I have seen a couple of different comments you have made referencing the different blardigans…. about wearing them out in public. Your comment regarding the shawl collar blardigan in this post was: “This one can easily be worn out of the house. It’s not nearly as long as the hooded blardigan or the original blardigan, and the shawl collar really makes it look like a regular cardi, not just a lounging cardi.”

Am I missing something? Are they not meant to be worn publicly? Are people laughing behind my back cause I’m wearing loungewear in public? PLEASE tell me I am not crazy! LOL! Thanks, Sheaffer! And I have to say…. that if I did not follow your blog and take your fashion advice, I would have no clothes at all!  – Karen H.

Hey, Karen! I’ve got a realllllllllly long answer for you! And I’ve got a visual aid.  🙂

I wear my blardigans out of the house ALL THE TIME. Some ladies do feel like they look too much like lounge wear to wear them out, but I am not one of those ladies. 🙂  Other people love theirs so much at home that they don’t want to take it out into the real world. They basically want to keep it special and pristine at home!  In fact, I’ve heard from lots of readers that say they have 2 for that exact reason: they wear one around town, and they keep the other specifically for home….just like the UGG slippers.

So what’s the difference between the blardigans?  Well, check out this picture!  This is a timeline of blardigans from first introduced to last introduced.

original blardigan / baby blardigan / hooded blardigan / shawl collar blardigan

outfit links: $19 striped tee / necklace / earrings / $64 jeans  / must have boots ON SALE 

Yes, I have a lot.  But I’ve basically purchased one a year, which is totally acceptable.

Let’s break down the differences.

The original blardigan is definitely my favorite one for lounging at home.  The length of it along with the cut of it (the waterfall draping in the front) really allows me to wrap up in it and get super cozy.  The arms are quite fitted on this one, which is what I believe allows it to be worn out of the house without looking like a robe.  At 5’4″, this is definitely long enough to be worn with leggings.  This is also the one I got for my then 7 year old son a couple of years ago….and he still grabs it all the time at 9.

The baby blardigan is quite a bit shorter, has a rounded hem, and it has pockets!  It doesn’t envelope you like the original blardigan does, but it’s still super cozy.  If you are on the petite side, I recommend this blardigan.  Especially if you are going to wear it out of the house.  (I mean, if you are only wearing it in the house, who cares if the original blardigan is super long on you!  That just makes it cozier!)  The sleeves are still fitted with this one, and I wear this one out of the house all the time.  If I had to pick only one blardigan (BUT PLEASE!  DON’T MAKE ME CHOOSE!), it would be a toss up between this one and the original.

The  hooded blardigan is the longest of the blardigans, so you taller ladies need to pay attention!  It too has pockets, and this might come as a surprise to you, but it has a hood.  #hencethenamehoodedblardigan #clever  It has a consistent hem length all the way around, and it’s definitely long enough to be worn with leggings outside of the house. The sleeves in this one aren’t quite as fitted.  At 5’4″, it comes very close to grazing the tops of my boots, so I usually wear it with booties for a better proportioned look.

The shawl collar blardigan is the one that has the loosest sleeves, so if this has been an issue for you in the past, this might be the blardigan for you!!!!!  The sleeves are regular blardigan material, but the body of this blardigan has a different texture to it.  It’s the same amazingly soft material, but it’s almost like a waffle knit.  Here’s who needs the new shawl blardigan…those who liked the baby, but didn’t like the tight arms.

Now, when looking at the pictures side by side of all of the different blardigans on me, it was crystal clear to me that the original blardigan and the baby blardigans are the ones that look the best on my frame.  SO, since I hadn’t really worn my shawl blardigan yet (I’d only taken pictures in it), I ended up gifting it to my mom for her birthday!  AND SHE LOVED IT

Karen, I hope that my essay on the history and use of the blardigan 🙂 helped to answer your question, and I hope seeing all of them styled with jeans helped you realize that all of them can definitely be worn out of the house!  You are definitely not crazy! Listen, if wearing them out of the house is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
xoxo,
Sheaffer

And let us not forget the year that Carter got his very own for Christmas.   Don’t judge me.  It was just as much a gift for myself because I got mine back!  #smoothmommove

And now let’s talk about UGGs.  Because MY FEET BEING COMFY AND COZY IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO ME.  I mean, think about it.  You could be wearing a cloud, but if your feet weren’t comfy, it would ruin everything.  Right?

So, over the last 3 years, I’ve added 3 pairs of UGGs to my closet….one each year.  First I got the Cardy Uggs, then I got the Slim Profile boots, and then I got the slippers just last year.  And they are all still available!

 

Comfy shoes are important to me.  I pretty much don’t talk about shoes unless I think they are comfy because I’m not one of those that is willing to suffer for fashion.  So I have a closet full of shoes that are really all pretty comfy….some more than others of course….but without a doubt, my UGGs are at the tip top of my list.

Let’s start out with  my slim profile UGG boots that came out 2 years ago now (my color is the “chestnut suede”). Basically, they went and fancied up their signature boot.  They are everything we know and love about UGG, but now they are better. How are they better?  Well, they are prettier and more feminine because they are MUCH slimmer.  And if you are like me, you want everything on your body to look as skinny as possible.  AND THAT INCLUDES YOUR FEET!  ????  This boot also has a bit of a wedge.  Which I love.  OH!  AND THEY ARE WATER RESISTANT!  Mine are the medium height, they come in 2 heights at Nordstrom right now (you can find the short booties HERE), and they come in several different colors.

Concerning sizing, I find these slim profile boots to be true to size. I first ordered down 1/2 a size, like I had done with other UGG boots in the past, but they were too small.  My normal 6 1/2 is perfect on me!  The website suggests to actually order up if you are between sizes.

This is a picture from awhile ago…but this is pretty much how I’m my happiest if I’m running around town.  In a baby blardigan, UGGs, and a hat.  Mama can GET THINGS DONE in this outfit.

And now let’s see some other outfits with these particular UGGs!

My “chestnut suede” color looks good with white, denim, black, and grey!  It’s just a great neutral color that goes with everything.

Outfit #1

I’ve been talking up a storm about this line of fleece tops, and I will continue to.  They look great on their own, but they are PERFECT FOR LAYERING since they aren’t bulky.  And each style comes in a myriad of colors!  Oh, and perhaps most importantly….they are FLATTERING AS ALL GET OUT.

The tie front top is in the outfit below.  I’m wearing a small and have plenty of room. The site suggests sizing down, but I went with my regular small.  I’m also wearing my regular size 27 in the jeans, but the site recommends sizing down in these as well.

tie front top / white jeans /slim profile UGG boots

Outfit #2

Here’s another happy moment!  This was me just yesterday as I was running to the store to buy ingredients to make the peaches and cream pie for Shay’s Christmas party last night (more on this later).

This sweatshirt is crazy soft on the inside, comes in several muted jewel toned colors, and has feminine pleats across the back.  It’s a winner.  For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the sweatshirt and a 27 in the jeans, which are both true to size.  The sweatshirt kind of leans towards the boxy side, but I actually love it for what it is.\

Also, please notice in this picture how the tops of the boots can be turned down a bit for a different look!

sweatshirt / $64 jeans / slim profile UGG boots

Outfit #3

Black, grey, and cognac?  YES, PLEASE!!!  This is the twist front top from the fleece top line.  I’m wearing a small, which is true to size.  If you don’t have a large chest, you might want to consider sizing down.  I’m wearing a 27 in the jeans, they are true to size as well.

black twist front top / earrings / $12 necklace / my grey jeans ON SALE / slim profile UGG boots

This is the exact same outfit…except I’m wearing the red version of the twist front sweater!  This red is actually a perfectly holiday red, and in all colors but the black, you can really see the details of the twisty front hem.

red twist front top / earrings / $12 necklace / my grey jeans ON SALE / slim profile UGG boots

Outfit #4

Check out this DARLING sweatshirt!!!  It’s a sweatshirt, with a flattering cut, and a bow!  SIGN ME UP.

I’m wearing a small, but again, you can probably size down if you don’t have a large chest because it’s definitely cut on the generous side.  It’s not quite as cozy as the fleece tops or the jewel toned sweatshirt above, but it’s still a sweatshirt!  And it’s still cozy!

 tie front sweatshirt tunic / earrings / $12 necklace / $64 jeans / slim profile UGG boots

And here’s an inspiration shot from the past…

Just fyi, I’m living in THESE boots both in and out of the house.  And I seriously get compliments on them just about every single time I wear them.  They are great with jeans, leggings, and pajama pants.  And remember, these slim profiles are true to size, so don’t order a size down like you often are told to do in other UGG boots.

Now let’s talk about the first pair of UGGs I purchased, the UGG CARDY LATTICE BOOTS.  This is a graphic I made like 3 years ago.  🙂

Here’s a close up of them worn tall.  Concerning sizing, these only come in 1/2 sizes, and I got a 6.  I’m normally a 6 1/2…but sometimes a 6…and the 6s were perfect on me.

And here’s what they look like folded down.  I love them both ways.

So before we see outfits with these boots, I feel like I need to warn you that the sizes in these are dwindling (only 3 sizes are remaining right now).  BUT GREAT NEWS!!!!!  The regular cardy UGGs are still available in two colors and all sizes!  The weave pattern is different, but they are technically the same boots!  In fact, if we are going to be honest, I think I like these more.  They are just a bit less “fuzzy” that my lattice ones, if that makes sense.  I. LOVE. THESE. BOOTS.

So, here’s some outfit inspiration with these!  You saw all of the tops and jeans in the above pictures as well, so if you want further descriptions or sizing information, scroll up!

Outfit #1

sweatshirt/ my grey jeans ON SALE/  lattice cardy Ugg boots (regular cardy Ugg option HERE)

Outfit #2

tie front sweatshirt tunic / earrings / $12 necklace / my grey jeans ON SALE /  lattice cardy Ugg boots (regular cardy Ugg option HERE)

Outfit #3:

Please notice that the boots are folded down in this outfit!

black twist front top / earrings / $12 necklace / my grey jeans ON SALE /  lattice cardy Ugg boots (regular cardy Ugg option HERE)

All of the above outfits are with grey jeans, but they also look great with regular jeans and leggings!

This cowl neck is one of my favorites, and I now have it in grey (from 4 years ago), this wine (from last year), and an oatmeal.  Yes, it’s that good.

 free people cowl neck / $64 jeans  / lattice cardy Ugg boots (regular cardy Ugg option HERE)

And if you want to know more about my UGG slippers, hop back over to yesterday’s post.  Everything you need to know about UGG slippers can be found there.

Before you go, I also want to show you some other options from UGG.  Because like I said before, UGG isn’t what it used to be.  LOOK HOW GREAT THESE OPTIONS ARE!

 

A HUGE thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring the content for today’s post.

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