30 for 30: Winter Kickoff

It's time!  Day #1 of the 30 for 30 Challenge: Winter Edition.  Before I get to my first outfit, here's how my 30 items break down:

8 shirts
6 sweaters
5 pairs of shoes
4 pairs of pants
3 dresses
3 tank tops
1 skirt

It might seem pretty top-heavy, but Chicago in February requires some layers.  In fact, none of those 8 shirts and 3 tank tops can/will be worn by themselves in this weather.  Cardigans, ahoy!  You might also think I'm crazy for including the dresses and skirt, but my legs (somehow) keep themselves pretty warm.  It's that damn chest cavity I have to worry about.

Anyhoodle, here's how I look today:

My new BFF.

cardigan: Nordstrom Rack
shirt: Target
jeans: Forever 21
boots:  Nordstrom Rack
necklace/earrings: I made them
belt: borrowed from a dress

I thought I'd be ironic and wear a spring color for the impending blizzard.  We're supposed to get somewhere between 1 and 2 FEET of snow by Thursday (which might seem like small potatoes to some of you, but a normal snowfall here is like, 3 inches).

Forgetting my weather woes for a second, I should mention that I don't necessarily plan on posting all 30 outfits.  Mainly because I'm lazy, but also because this blog isn't a virtual diary of my clothes.  You're here for bargains, and bargains you shall have.

Are you doing the Challenge?  You might want to think about it.  Check out this post for the deets.