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Life Is Better In A Sweater

10/22/2013

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Hey, there! I'm excited to introduce you to one of my latest sponsors, Barters Closet! ^_^ This opportunity hit close to home, since Barters Closet is a fledgling operation. I actually know what it's like to try to start a small business. The statistics tend to be against you and I learned that the hard way. So, I have a special place in my heart for start-ups. We need more innovation in our dying economy!

So, I'm happy to help out in any way I can! This is an exciting project to be a part of since it is largely centered on affordable vintage clothing. When the co-founder, Connor, contacted me about a potential opportunity to help out, he told me that he doesn't feel as if he has a sense of style and he just feels comfortable in a sweater and corduroys. After viewing his personal closet on the website, his comment made me smile for two reasons. First, he's got plenty of style, as you will see below. Second, little did Connor know that I have a rather unhealthy obsession with sweaters and corduroy. Score! ;D

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Snowy Reindeer Sweater - $8.60

I'm using Connor's closet as an example, but if you visit the site you'll find a bunch of different items from which to choose. The site is still very new and there are only a few hundred people using it right now, so the offerings are limited. It's still worth checking out though, because you might find this!

I still don't have a "holiday" sweater. By that, I mean, something with a deer/elk design. It's a classic holiday print and everyone needs at least one such sweater to break out during Thanksgiving/XMAS.
I can totally see myself wearing this cream sweater paired with high waisted brown or green corduroys and a chunky, oversized mustard cardigan. This would look really cute with a polka dot skirt, too!

I actually like all of the sweaters in this post and if someone doesn't buy them, I very likely will, so you better be quick! :D Connor has an amazing collection and a majority of the offerings are under $10.

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Beige Cardigan - $8.00

I'm a sucker for marbled buttons and waffle prints. I don't know if this cardigan is vintage, but it certainly looks like it and that quality along with the color makes it a winner. I'd love to own this, also!

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Maroon Aztec Print Crop Sweater - $8.00

By the way, I should mention that you don't actually have to buy stuff on Barters Closet, if you don't want to. You can also swap clothing or give your clothing to charity! So, if you think you have something pretty rad to offer, you can make a barter request with a member of the site for something like this aztec print sweater. If the member agrees, then each party pays for shipping and that's it! Pretty cool!

I have a pair of almond colored skinnies that would look great with this sweater, by the way. I think a deep teal cardigan would look fantastic with it, also. ^_^ I really like the bartering aspect of the website, because it's a lot like what I'm already doing with my informal clothing swap group. Sometimes we buy and sell in the group, but we mostly swap clothing and each swapper pays for shipping and tracking. Barters Closet essentially allows you to do the same thing, but with a much nicer interface!

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Teal Mixed Pattern Sweater - $8.00

I took one look at this sweater and felt an obsession brewing. The colors and prints are perfect! You can't go wrong styling this, in my opinion. Dark denim, carrot orange or brown immediately come to mind as fool proof color pairings. I would also dare to pair this with floral prints! Aww yeah. :D <3

See? Isn't Connor's closet f*cking awesome sauce!? Haha. He's such a cool guy, too and really genuine. I could tell that he truly believes in this cause and I wholeheartedly support him.

Good luck, Connor! I hope you succeed! ^_^


Oh and check out the short videos Barters Closet produces on Youtube. I couldn't stop laughing at this first one. I love movies like Office Space, so that should tell you a bit about my sense of humor. ;D


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  Barters Closet did not ask me to do this wish list. I thought it best to be completely transparent about my sponsorship activities, so I decided tell you all about it. I don't see many bloggers doing that and that's fine. In my case, I want to be as open and honest about what I'm doing with my blog as possible.


Please know that any reviews I write as part of a sponsorship will be my words and they will be honest. If a sponsor(s) tries to change that, well.. you'll see their banner disappear from my page. I'm not a mere conduit for advertisements. My blog and followers are paramount. Your respect matters!

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15 Comments
Keit link
10/21/2013 07:08:10 pm

Absolutely agree, we should be supportive of smalls businesses. Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm a freak when it comes to sweaters too, not to mention the Christmasy kind of sweaters O_O I'm gonna check them out and if they ship to Bulgaria.

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Lara Lizard link
10/21/2013 10:32:37 pm

Lucky you and lucky them :D I guess you are a perfect match :D

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Lubka Christova link
10/21/2013 11:15:25 pm

I will certainly have a look at this website :) It seems like a very interesting place, especially swapping clothes ;)

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Alyssa link
10/22/2013 03:30:34 am

What a neat idea! I like the idea of swapping things or donating if you don't want to buy but still want to contribute. And these sweaters are pretty awesome too- how thoughtful of you to do a post on them :)

And oh Anna, how you melt my little heart. You are so kind in all of your comments on my blog, super thank you! And wow- 10 years, that is really admirable!! Congratulations to you and your partner, too! That is truly awesome :) Daniel and I have known eachother for 10 years, but we went through a roller coaster of friends to crushes to dating to friends to dating and then married, so I certainly can not claim that we have been together for 10 years, but it's so wonderful having that foundation with someone and experiencing the ups and downs together, it def. makes you a stronger couple :)

have a wonderful day, anna!!

xo, Alyssa
www.butterfliesonmars.blogspot.com

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Amber link
10/22/2013 04:43:54 am

This is such a neat idea! I'll be sure to check it out (:

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Leeda link
10/22/2013 11:49:22 am

whoa, seriously such a cool idea!!!

also i love that you are super honest about your sponsorships. its such a rare sight to see a blogger be so transparent about that stuff. thanks for that!


--Leeds
<a href="http://www.atthisvolume.com">at this volume</a>

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Cece link
10/22/2013 05:19:49 pm

I seriously WANT that maroon sweater! Ugh! It is perfect for the fall and so needed in my closet! Lovely post dear. Thanks for the share!

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Miche link
10/23/2013 02:01:32 am

So cool! I am definitely heading over to check this out! I wish more sites like this existed!

<a href="http://www.buttonsandbirdcages.com">Miche from Buttons and Birdcages</a>

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MaKenzie link
10/23/2013 03:08:12 am

Hey girly! So I was nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award and I chose you to pass it on to. The rules are on my blog if you'd like to participate! (:

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Rowena link
10/23/2013 03:10:18 am

This is a great concept to help people clean and swap out their closets. Connor's got some really fun pieces in his closet. Good for you for being so upfront about your sponsors!

Rowena @ <a href="http://rolalaloves.blogspot.com/">rolala loves</a>

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Pip
10/23/2013 04:11:29 am

Hi Anna,
I am off to check off your new sponsors site and thanks for showing us! Love that cropped sweater so much!!!!!!! Have a good day dear!
<a href="http://easyoutfitsbypip.blogspot.com">xx Easy Outfits, by Pip</a>

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Rebecca link
10/23/2013 10:36:03 am

Not only is a small start-up, but it's helping to keep clothes out of landfills and encouraging people to buy/swap/barter for second hand goods - I definitely approve! :D

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Sharron link
10/24/2013 05:27:17 am

Hey congrats on your sponsorship and love your transparency at the end of the post. You "Rock"!

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Suzanne link
10/25/2013 08:10:10 am

Thanks so much for letting me know about this. I am really into promoting recycling, thrifting and consignment stores rather than regular stores so this really speaks to me, my blog and what I believe in.

That video was hilarious.

bisous
Suzanne

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Nina link
10/26/2013 05:21:29 am

Ooh, this sounds like a really awesome business. I like the idea having the option to sell or trade with someone plus Connor has some pretty sweet threads!

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