NEUTRAL NECESSITY AND A J.CREW GIVEAWAY

How To Wear A Tunic Sweater
By Jess
2 Oct 2014

camel cashmere sweater, j crew

SHOP NEUTRALS

I can not get enough of neutrals for fall. Whether it’s camel, blush, gray, ivory or any other neutral soft hue I love the effortlessly chic vibe of the toned down palette. I’ve slowly been adding more neutral pieces to my fall and winter wardrobe and they are quickly becoming closet staples because they are so wearable. Not only do neutrals make any outfit look chic, but they go with anything that’s already in your closet, so it’s a win-win! One of my favorites, J.Crew, has a ton of fabulous neutrals this season, and I’ve teamed up with some bloggers to give one lucky winner a $250 J.Crew gift card. Lucky for you, they are also having an awesome promotion right now with an additional 25-30% off all sale items! Perfect time to stock up on sweaters, jackets and maybe even some cozy pjs. See some of my latest posts featuring neutrals here, here, here and here.

You can enter daily over the next two weeks and earn bonus entries by sharing the giveaway with your friends on social media. Good luck!

Prize: $200 J. Crew Gift Card

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 10/17 and is open worldwide.

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170 Comments

  1. Emily wrote:
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  2. Stephanie N. wrote:

    One good thing that happened to me today is I interviewed for a job I really want and I think it went well! – all while wearing J. Crew and Madewell 🙂

    10.2.14 | Reply
  3. Sents Saver wrote:

    I had the day off work today!!

    10.2.14 | Reply
  4. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    My husband got a bonus at work today (a rarity in the healthcare field nowadays) – so we’re celebrating!!

    10.2.14 | Reply
  5. Holly Kennedy wrote:

    My cat woke me up with kisses today.

    10.2.14 | Reply
  6. Colleen Boudreau wrote:

    I lost 2 lbs.

    10.2.14 | Reply
  7. Cynthia G wrote:

    Got my 10 year anniversary presnt – Choc diamonds

    10.2.14 | Reply
  8. Aysun wrote:

    This sounds lovely, thanks for the giveaway!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  9. Paula wrote:

    Great giveaway; thanks for the chance!
    ap_lemos at yahoo dot com

    10.3.14 | Reply
  10. molly c wrote:

    i had pancakes for breakfast!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  11. Katie wrote:

    I was able to complete an hour and a half workout this morning.

    10.3.14 | Reply
  12. Jenny wrote:

    I actually got a full night’s sleep! Not easy to accomplish as a working mom of two toddlers with a hubby that travels for work. I feel like a new woman! 🙂

    10.3.14 | Reply
  13. Sents Saver wrote:

    I had breakfast with my mom today!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  14. Kellie wrote:

    Is there really anything better than getting off work early on a beautiful, fall Friday afternoon? That was today!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  15. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    Hair spa day = always a good day!!!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  16. Tamara R wrote:

    Nursing a cold today with movies and cuddles with my French bulldog

    10.3.14 | Reply
  17. janice wrote:

    went 15 miles on my bike

    10.3.14 | Reply
  18. Melissa L. wrote:

    I got to go shopping! Thanks for the great giveaway!

    10.3.14 | Reply
  19. Cindy B wrote:

    “Gone Girl” opened in the theater and I finally got to see the movie I’ve been waiting for for so long!

    10.4.14 | Reply
  20. Tamara R wrote:

    Today I’m about to go for a hike in the local mountains and take advantage of the good weather!

    10.4.14 | Reply
  21. molly c wrote:

    i went to the pumpkin patch and had some apple donuts!

    10.4.14 | Reply
  22. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    Today I found the perfect pair of nude pumps I’ve been looking for – Yay!

    10.4.14 | Reply
  23. Sents Saver wrote:

    I went walking at the lake today!

    10.4.14 | Reply
  24. ashley e wrote:

    I woke up with the sun today and wore my favorite sweater on a coffee outing 🙂

    10.4.14 | Reply
  25. Anna wrote:

    I have a bright nail polish on the nails today.

    10.5.14 | Reply
  26. Debra Guillen wrote:

    My husband got back from 4 day business trip

    10.5.14 | Reply
  27. Sents Saver wrote:

    I went for ice cream today!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  28. Tamara R wrote:

    I had a garage sale today!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  29. Samantha Hill wrote:

    I completed all my homework on time!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  30. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    My fave football team ( the Indianapolis Colts ) won today!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  31. molly c wrote:

    i decorated my house for halloween!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  32. Cindy B wrote:

    I got the kitchen cleaned, top to bottom!

    10.5.14 | Reply
  33. Tamara R wrote:

    At university all day today 🙁

    10.6.14 | Reply
  34. Charnay wrote:

    I love wearing prints but I’m trying to incorporate my love for neutrals more recently.

    10.6.14 | Reply
  35. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    I woke up to puppy kisses (the best). Best part of my day so far, as I work from home & my AT&T Internet, cable TV & phone has been down for 24hrs now

    10.6.14 | Reply
  36. molly c wrote:

    i made homemade pizza!

    10.6.14 | Reply
  37. Sents Saver wrote:

    I got to sleep in today!

    10.7.14 | Reply
  38. Tamara R wrote:

    It’s a beautiful day here and I’m going to spend it working in the garden!

    10.7.14 | Reply
  39. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    My mums survived the overnight & all day storms – always a good thing! 🙂

    10.7.14 | Reply
  40. molly c wrote:

    I had a coffee date with an old friend

    10.7.14 | Reply
  41. Rachelle wrote:

    Today I sold 3 items on eBay 🙂

    10.7.14 | Reply
  42. Ordered an amazing outfit with a gift card and it came in the mail today!

    http://www.dressed2dnines.com

    10.7.14 | Reply
  43. Cindy B wrote:

    We had my favorite pizza for dinner

    10.8.14 | Reply
  44. Kristen wrote:

    The Giants won because I wore my lucky flip flops 🙂

    10.8.14 | Reply
  45. Tamara R wrote:

    Today I have a big meeting to prepare for! Yikes!

    10.8.14 | Reply
  46. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    Best part of today – I got to spend the day with my daughter who stopped in from college!!

    10.8.14 | Reply
  47. molly c wrote:

    i had a pumpkin spice iced coffee!

    10.8.14 | Reply
  48. Kristen wrote:

    I had a lovely lunch with a friend.

    10.9.14 | Reply
  49. Christy Peeples DuBois wrote:

    Thank you thank you. Your blog is easily navigated and I can share it easily!!!! The one I had first started entering this giveaway on I could not find how to share the post. I’m sure it is just me but I do not have that problem with yours. Thanks so much.

    10.9.14 | Reply
  50. To be truthful, finding this blog was the good thing so far! I really do love your blog and your style! Your style is very chic but it is also laid-back with flats and combining different casual pieces. I really do love that because it is difficult for me to run after a 4-year old in heels all day! I needed the practical ideas for my wardrobe!

    10.9.14 | Reply
  51. Natalia wrote:

    Something good would definitely be finally being able to see my baby move and hear the heartbeat for the first time, I couldn’t believe it. Thanks for this J.Crew giveaway, just came across your page via Style List! xo

    10.9.14 | Reply
  52. Tamara R wrote:

    Today I’m cleaning the house getting ready for guests this weekend

    10.9.14 | Reply
  53. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    Packing for a weekend getaway for my parent’s 50th anniversary party!

    10.9.14 | Reply
  54. molly c wrote:

    i made an amazing dinner!

    10.9.14 | Reply
  55. Cindy B wrote:

    I had a whole day at home with no interruptions or appointments!

    10.10.14 | Reply
  56. Lori Thomas wrote:

    Celebrated my wedding anniversary

    10.10.14 | Reply
  57. Kristen wrote:

    Today I got the questions answered to some things I was wondering about.

    10.10.14 | Reply
  58. Kim Pincombe Cole wrote:

    TGIF!!!!

    10.10.14 | Reply
  59. Tamara R wrote:

    Having some friends over for some BBQ and drinks

    10.10.14 | Reply
  60. HilLesha wrote:

    I’m having a good hair day! 🙂

    10.10.14 | Reply
  61. Dede wrote:

    My daughter has been sick for a couple of days but she’s finally feeling better!

    10.10.14 | Reply
  62. Kristen wrote:

    I got a nice surprise in the mail.

    10.11.14 | Reply
  63. Sarah wrote:

    I had a great Tae Kwon Do class

    10.11.14 | Reply
  64. robyn paris wrote:

    I had a godiva candy bar today, that was pretty good.

    10.11.14 | Reply
  65. Kathy Luman wrote:

    The good thing that happened to me today is that I didn’t have to work and I just relaxed all day. It felt good just to relax for a day.

    10.11.14 | Reply
  66. McKim wrote:

    My husband finally started to paint the trim on our house!

    10.11.14 | Reply
  67. Susan Chester wrote:

    My sister came over to visit me!

    10.11.14 | Reply
  68. molly c wrote:

    my long distance boyfriend came over!

    10.11.14 | Reply
  69. angie wrote:

    Getting ready to leave for a trip

    10.12.14 | Reply
  70. Amy Z wrote:

    It was a Saturday, which means no work. You can’t get much better than that!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  71. Kristen wrote:

    I saw a really good movie.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  72. Ann Fantom wrote:

    My daughter gave me a surprise hug this morning

    10.12.14 | Reply
  73. trisha kilpatrick wrote:

    I am drinking pumpkin flavored coffee right now, and it is delicious!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  74. robyn paris wrote:

    my dog made a mess in the house.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  75. Cynthia C wrote:

    I’m having a good hair day for once!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  76. Clarissa wrote:

    Got a good workout in today!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  77. Kathy Luman wrote:

    My husband fixed me a nice lunch so I could relax.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  78. tracy davis wrote:

    We went out to dinner tonight.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  79. Tamara R wrote:

    Lazy Sunday day hanging out at home

    10.12.14 | Reply
  80. mickeyfan wrote:

    I went to a baby shower for the daughter of a good friend and got to catch up with several other friends while there.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  81. Rust wrote:

    I ran into my sweet deli lady at the grocery and we had a good visit.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  82. Jaclyn Reynolds wrote:

    Had fun drawing with my toddler earlier.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  83. heather s wrote:

    I got to relax today and get caught up on stuff around the house

    10.12.14 | Reply
  84. Denise S wrote:

    I found a new recipe for dinner that smells pretty good so far.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  85. Mary Cloud wrote:

    I went on a family date grocery shopping and we bought lots of goodies

    10.12.14 | Reply
  86. Tari Lawson wrote:

    I went to a childhood friend’s daughter’s wedding. It was beautiful and I got to reconnect with 3 of my best friends from childhood.

    10.12.14 | Reply
  87. molly c wrote:

    my parents came to visit me!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  88. Cindy B wrote:

    We had a whole day at home, just our family!

    10.12.14 | Reply
  89. Kristi C wrote:

    My husband helped clean up around the house.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  90. danielle Marie wrote:

    i got to spend a whole day at home by myself. it was relaxing.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  91. Kristen wrote:

    I got a fun invite to a friend’s birthday celebration.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  92. Kathy Luman wrote:

    I woke up feeling refreshed. This doesn’t happen to often.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  93. Jillian T wrote:

    I was able to sleep in today so I’ve had a very relaxing day.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  94. Adrienne gordon wrote:

    I got some sleep

    10.13.14 | Reply
  95. robyn paris wrote:

    i got to sleep late today.

    10.13.14 | Reply
  96. Holly C. wrote:

    I picked apples at a local orchard, now to make applesauce!

    10.13.14 | Reply
  97. Rust wrote:

    I found enough frozen blueberries in the deep freeze to make blueberry muffins. 🙂

    10.13.14 | Reply
  98. sarah hirsch wrote:

    i get to watch the voice

    10.13.14 | Reply
  99. molly c wrote:

    Going to dinner with my roomie!

    10.13.14 | Reply
  100. Alice wrote:

    Today, I helped manage a patient’s diabetes! (I am a pharmacy student)

    10.13.14 | Reply
  101. Sarah W wrote:

    My husband made me chocolate chip cookies today… that was really nice 🙂

    10.14.14 | Reply
  102. Tamara R wrote:

    Today I came home to a home cooked meal from my husband!

    10.14.14 | Reply
  103. Kristen wrote:

    I went to a very good movie.

    10.14.14 | Reply
  104. Kathy Luman wrote:

    I woke up to a nice breakfast.

    10.14.14 | Reply
  105. JL Reed wrote:

    Something good that happened to me today was the cashier at the drugstore I visited today was very friendly and efficient.

    10.14.14 | Reply
  106. Tanya White wrote:

    Today was a uneventful day for me and that makes me happy.

    10.14.14 | Reply
  107. Lisa V. wrote:

    Well…found out that the doctors may have been wrong and my dad doesn’t have small cell cancer…keeping our fingers crossed until we hear more from the doc.

    10.14.14 | Reply
  108. Rust wrote:

    I managed to get out every trace of the tootsie pop (chocolate) that went through the wash and dry cycle in a favorite pair of shorts. It’s the little wins …..

    10.14.14 | Reply
  109. molly c wrote:

    I made pudding!

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  110. Heather B wrote:

    My youngest son was extra cuddly today! Lots of extra hugs and kisses.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  111. I talked to an old friend and made plans to get together!

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  112. Kristen wrote:

    I had a great conversation with friend that left us both laughing 😀

    10.15.14 | Reply
  113. Scott Martin wrote:

    I picked up a new hobby today.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  114. robyn paris wrote:

    i over slept today. uggg

    10.15.14 | Reply
  115. tallcapp wrote:

    I had a good dental appointment today and picked up a housewarming gift for a good friend.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  116. Kathy Luman wrote:

    I got to spend a couple of hours with my grandson.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  117. carol clark wrote:

    my friend took my jeep to get in lined out or whatever they do inline it was nice

    10.15.14 | Reply
  118. Nickie wrote:

    I played a good game of Hide and Seek with my family.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  119. Nancy wrote:

    The sun came out after too many days of rain and I got to go outside and walk in the park.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  120. Tamara R wrote:

    Meeting meeting and more meetings

    10.15.14 | Reply
  121. Rust wrote:

    I had a nice long walk around the neighborhood with my dog.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  122. molly c wrote:

    I had chipotle!

    10.15.14 | Reply
  123. Brittney House wrote:

    I had the day off and got to relax and ordered a very delicious pizza.

    10.15.14 | Reply
  124. Kristen wrote:

    I was given some good free advice about how to fix something that is broken in my house.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  125. Carolyn Daley wrote:

    I won Purina cat treats from their Halloween instant win game today.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  126. Cindy B wrote:

    Our grandson has straight As at mid-quarter 🙂

    10.16.14 | Reply
  127. joni wrote:

    I got motivated and cleaned out some closets.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  128. joe gersch wrote:

    I kissed my wife

    10.16.14 | Reply
  129. adrienne bireley wrote:

    Today is my Dad’s Bday.. He’s 68 and I just feel grateful that he’s still well and kicking and that I could call and talk to him on his Bday

    10.16.14 | Reply
  130. Danielle D wrote:

    Had a fun morning at home with family.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  131. Leslie Davis wrote:

    Nothing good yet but fingers crossed for the rest of the day.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  132. Karen Drake wrote:

    I won a DVD set today, I am going to give it to my daughter for Christmas so that is a great thing.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  133. Holly C. wrote:

    I had a great workout today with my sister!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  134. Ceinwyn R wrote:

    My baby woke up with the sweetest smile today and gave me a lovely kiss before I left for work.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  135. tina reynolds wrote:

    I got to bake a cake with my daughter

    10.16.14 | Reply
  136. brandy c wrote:

    I made an amazing lunch with a tortilla stuffed with onions, salsa, veggie cheese, and Gardein chick’n. Sometimes all you need in life is a full belly, even when everything else is a little screwy.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  137. Dave L wrote:

    I had a nice lunch with my dad and brother. Thank you for the chance to win.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  138. Tara Woods wrote:

    I went shopping with my mom.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  139. Katherine wrote:

    Went out to lunch with husband his brother and wife

    10.16.14 | Reply
  140. Kathy Luman wrote:

    I got off of work 4 hours early.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  141. Leanne Godfrey wrote:

    I got a project I’d been putting off for a while DONE!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  142. Melissa wrote:

    I teleworked instead of driving into the office!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  143. RICHARD HICKS wrote:

    I got the house cleaned!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  144. Sue Barney wrote:

    Ive had a rrelaxing day off! 🙂

    10.16.14 | Reply
  145. Peggy Rydzewski wrote:

    I meet a great dane dog at the dog park named Henry.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  146. Addrienne Mertens wrote:

    i found 2 nice jackets at a ski shop ..had their 47th annual consignment sale today.. ya sales are good!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  147. susan smoaks wrote:

    i had a job interview and it went well so that’s a great thing

    10.16.14 | Reply
  148. Denise W wrote:

    I got invited to dinner. 🙂

    10.16.14 | Reply
  149. Gabby wrote:

    Took advantage of amazing Shopbop sale steals!

    10.16.14 | Reply
  150. Norma Thorpe wrote:

    Great givewaway! So HAPPY that is is open to international readers. That is so rare

    10.16.14 | Reply
  151. Kelly H. wrote:

    I had a fun day shopping for halloween costumes with my kids.

    10.16.14 | Reply
  152. Tamara R wrote:

    Today is my Friday and I’m ready for the weekend!

    10.17.14 | Reply
  153. Cindy B wrote:

    I found out I won tickets to the federal elections debate being sponsored by the local newspaper.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  154. Kathy Luman wrote:

    I got 2 hours of extra sleep. This doesn’t happen to often and it felt great to be able to do so.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  155. Katherine wrote:

    Going to see my aunts

    10.17.14 | Reply
  156. molly c wrote:

    watched cooking shows with my roommate!

    10.17.14 | Reply
  157. Tammy Farrar wrote:

    i had a great breakfast

    10.17.14 | Reply
  158. Cheryl A. wrote:

    I helped my best friend come up with a solution to a problem they were having.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  159. Kristen wrote:

    I went out for breakfast with a friend.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  160. Kimmy Ripley wrote:

    My husband came home from work early today. Date night!! Woohoo!

    10.17.14 | Reply
  161. AEKZ2 wrote:

    My kids had a 1/2 day of school today, so we got to hang out more than usual.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  162. Cheryl Reinhardt wrote:

    My Husband made me Breakfast today… Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast and coffee

    10.17.14 | Reply
  163. Stephanie Galbraith wrote:

    My fiancé took my daughter to cheer for me. 😀

    10.17.14 | Reply
  164. Tanya White wrote:

    I made breakfast for my sister and we hung out.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  165. RICHARD HICKS wrote:

    An old friend gave me a ring today which was unexpected.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  166. Beverly Metcalf wrote:

    I went shopping today and got a few good bargains and the weather was pretty nice for October 17th. Thanks!

    10.17.14 | Reply
  167. Bryan E. wrote:

    Thanks for the giveaway…returned to my parked car just as the meter ran out this PM, parking enforcement officer was just about to write me a ticket !

    10.17.14 | Reply
  168. Karen Deva wrote:

    It’s Friday — so that speaks for itself! We also had takeout Mexican food for dinner which was amazing.

    10.17.14 | Reply
  169. Sand wrote:

    I got to eat some good food today!

    10.17.14 | Reply
  170. molly c wrote:

    I got 8 hours of sleep

    10.18.14 | Reply

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