[ann]Poncho: Old Navy | Turtleneck: Old Navy (wearing size small) | Jeans: AG Jeans (similar under $100) | Boots: Sam Edelman | Bag: Similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Sunglasses: Karen Walker[/ann]

When it comes to creatures of habit, I am the absolute queen.  Whether it’s restaurants, stores, or the type of turkey I buy at the grocery store, I will always choose the same thing every time.  It’s probably why 90% of my shopping is done at Nordstrom.  Hey, when you find something you like why stray from it…right?

But I have to admit, there have been a few stores lately that have pleasantly surprised me and broken me out of my comfort zone.  Abercrombie was definitely one of those stores [I wrote about it in this post] and they have completely changed from my middle school pastel polo days (thank goodness 😉).  The other one was Old Navy.  Aside from the Amercian flag tee shirts I wore on the Fourth of July in elementary school (don’t even try to act like you didn’t have one too), I haven’t done much shopping there.  But the other day while I was next door, I saw something cute in the window and went in to check it out.

Not only did I walk out with this poncho and striped turtleneck, but I also left with this buffalo plaid scarf and this faux fur vest all for less than $75!  This poncho was hands down my favorite find because of how lightweight it is; it’s literally perfect for California weather and layering.  It also comes in charcoal gray, and right now you can get it 50% off with code ‘warm’!

Have you been pleasantly surprised by any stores lately?  What are some of your favorite finds?

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