The Antepenultimate Day of the Year.

Every once in a while, a little itch in my wallet (or a lack of toilet paper) entices me to go to Target. Nicole, Adam, and I hit the aisles hard, then went to Uno's for $3.50 cheeseburgers in the lounge.

Nicole is rocking her new Le Tote favorites (a StyleStalker top that Scarlett O'Hara would kill for, and a pair of golden Adia K. chandelier earrings), both of which she's keeping from her latest shipment.

I decided to wear my most challenging Le Tote piece: the Maison Scotch Paula Sweater.

Three-quarter sleeve, faux leather accents, and who doesn't love a good peplum? Cute, right? Except that it fits terribly. The top around the shoulders and at the armpit was really loose, and the peplum was actually tight on my hips. I don't claim to be a fit model, but I feel as though I'm somewhat proportionate. In short, stay away from this one unless you have very narrow hips.

But! In the spirit of Style Le Tote, I thought I'd give it a go. I tucked the top into a circle skirt, threw on a drop-shoulder cardigan and some suede platform booties, and voila!

The best part of this top is the texture, and now that's all you see.


TODAY'S STATS:
Jacqui - 5'3", 160 lbs, size 12
Nicole - 5'1", 109 lbs, size 2

On Jacqui:
• Ann Taylor Merino Wool Open Cardigan in Black.
• Maison Scotch Paula Sweater from Le Tote (or click here to buy. Remember that 1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, etc).
• Aiko Black Quilted Skater Skirt.
• Sparklepop Sydney Crystal Pendant Necklace from PopSugar Must Have.
• Cynthia Vincent Black Suede Talan Platform Booties.
• Adia K. Industrial Bracelet from Le Tote (This is the only thing that I'm keeping from this shipment).
• Hansel From Basel Toffee Socks from Madewell.

On Nicole:
• StyleStalker Fusion Peplum Top from Le Tote (can also be found in white here).
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Winetasting Skinny Jeans.
• Cole Haan Jodhpur Riding Boot in Black.
• Adia K. Nadia Disco Earrings from Le Tote.
• Madewell Stacking Rings.