Today was yet again another drs appointment, that makes 3 total in the last few days. Tons of blood work and shots - HeidiG said it perfectly, I'm feeling like a human pin cushion. The good thing though is the more doctor appointments the closer we get to figuring it all out. On top of my Ulcerative Colitis I also have had chronic hives for the last 13 years. The more tests the more links they are finding between things, I could actually have another type of auto-immune disease that is causing everything. I'm ready for some answers!
What I wore today: (1st new purchase) JCrew cambridge cable v-neck in cinnamon spice. I am so happy I returned the henley tee and bought this instead. Paired with 7 jeans, white favorite fit tee, JCrew constellation necklace, heirloom flora earrings, TB leopard flats.

Here is a close up of the sweater, overall I say TTS and would definitely recommend.

After my doctors appointment I met up with my mom for dinner and shopping at IKEA. Why? No I do not need any new furniture right now BUT it's CHRISTMAS at IKEA. They always sell their Christmas goodies early in the holiday season and sell out quickly so we try to go as early as possible. Both my mom and my tree are always decked out in IKEA ornaments every year. I'm actually quite excited for December to roll around so I can share my tree with you all - it's not a normal tree AT ALL - think vintage but that's all I'm saying for now! I have to say I didn't love a lot of what they had to offer this year but I didn't walk away empty handed either!

So my mom is a hardcore knitter and growing up she always made me the cutest Fair Isle type sweaters to wear for skating and lately I've been searching for one to buy. I decided on the JCrew little boys handknit cowichan shawl cardigan. I ordered it in a size 12 and I think it fits quite nicely. It fits me good on the shoulders and also hits me at the hip around the same place some of the women's sweaters do.

I also ordered the JCrew little girls Fiona fur vest. I thought this would make a great bday present for a little girl I know but I was also interested in trying this for myself. This is an XL/XXL and well you can see it's not going to work on taller people. It is way to short and tight through the shoulders. It could definitely work for a petite woman though.

Back to women's: The JCrew ultra-knit pullover hoodie in deep slate. I bought this in an XS and love it. It's really comfortable and cozy, I'd buy the light gray color too but I think it's too similar to the Jaspe to justify it.

I also picked up these two cashmere crewneck sweaters that were in the sale section.
This one is sweet guava.

This one I believe is bright seaside. Both are XS and fit great, they were both WELL over half off. I love the bright seaside but I'm debating the guava still. It's very pretty but I'm not sure the color looks best on me. Oddly these are both XS but the seaside is actually cut a bit bigger.

This tee is from Madewell, I bought it a bit ago but thought I'd share. Its the sequin pocket tee. It's an XS and the fit is loose but I think it's supposed to be like that. The material is very soft. If I'm correct it came in 2 other colors, I believe purple and maybe white.

Close up of the sequins.

Lastly, I bought this plaid top from H&M. I really wanted something to follow the plaid trend and I had my eye on this red Juicy Couture plaid dress but didn't want to spend too much money on a trend. When strolling through H&M with a friend this caught my eye. I had wanted red because I just think plaid looks cutest in red but I really like this color combo.

Close up of the color and pattern.

Okay that was a lot to get through. And that will probably be the last of any new purchases I make for awhile. Christmas is approaching so it's time to start thinking about gifts. I also have three close friends that are due in December/January so it's time to focus on baby gifts!