1 Soft & Cozy Sweater, 8 Ways

I have collaborated with Sozy to put together 8 outfits with one comfy sweater. I am currently 23 weeks pregnant, so all of these outfits work with & without a baby bump for this time of year!
The sweater is the Ava Sweater from Sozy. Sozy stands for soft & cozy & they nailed it with this one– pretty sure it’s the softest thing I’ve ever put on my body! The sweater is drapey & comfy so it’s perfect for a baby bump or just when you want to be comfortable & cute.


I love Sozy because they are doing so many great things while offering comfy clothes! 10% of their profits supports survivors of sexual violence, they’re female founded, their clothing is made in the USA, they are consistently working towards being an even more sustainable brand, & of course, their clothing is amazing quality! What’s not to love?! You won’t be disappointed when you order from them!

Let’s jump right in to styling the Ava sweater!

Look #1: Ava Sweater, distressed skinny jeans, booties, & tote bag
this look is put together without overdoing it. I am wearing maternity jeans, but of course regular jeans would look just as great for this polished but simple look.

Look #2: Ava sweater, midi skirt, & booties
I LOVE a midi skirt with a cozy sweater so this look is checking all my boxes. A little tip for skirts &dresses in the winter: add stockings or tights and you’re good to go for extra warmth!

Look #3: Ava sweater, black skinny jeans, booties
Black skinnies always class up a look & it’s no different here. Again, I’m wearing maternity jeans, but for those of you who aren’t pregnant, regular jeans with an even more exaggerated front tuck would look perfect with this flowing sweater!

Look #4: Ava sweater, bodycon dress (or skirt!), booties & crossbody bag
This is one of my favorite looks with this sweater because it’s so unexpected, yet looks great. The long sleeves peeking out from under the sweater really pull the whole look together & bonus! keep you super warm. A crossbody bag just makes the look more casual & is, of course, functional.

Look #5: Ava sweater, straight leg jeans, & booties
Straight leg jeans add a casual & cool girl vibe to any outfit & I love that! These ones have distressing & are, you guessed it, maternity. I also love the raw hem as it makes the look even more interesting. For non-maternity, I love the idea of tucking the Ava sweater into regular jeans for a comfy yet composed look.

Look #6: Ava Sweater, mini skirt, & booties
This look may work better in the fall or spring if you live in a colder climate like I do, but it’s so cute I might just freeze to wear it! The oversized sweater with the flowing skirt looks perfectly boho. A tip: when it comes to oversized sweaters, roll your sleeves for a less overwhelming look on top!

Look #7: Ava sweater, leggings, & slippers
The softest & coziest look of all! You can’t get more comfortable than leggings (sweatpants would work too!) and this sweater is perfect for those. For going out I could add long boots or warm socks & comfy chelsea boots.

Look #8: Ava Sweater, flowing midi dress, & booties
To get this look I belted my dress & then tucked the sweater into the dress to make it look like a sweater/skirt combination. You can see the sleeves peeking out which makes the look more polished. I love the bright dress with the neutral sweater!

That concludes my styling session of the Ava sweater & after styling it so many ways, I would highly recommend it. It’s certainly a versatile piece & is so stunningly soft that I made my husband pet it when I received it in the mail–haha!



Shop the Ava Sweater here!
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How do YOU Define Brave?

We are all brave in our own unique way & I wanted to share some examples of how I see the women in my life as brave:

•My mom is brave because she has a disease that causes her to be in pain constantly & yet she still goes to work & gives it her all everyday 🤍
•My oldest sister is brave by choosing to homeschool her son this year & also the daily struggle it is for her to live far from family 💗
•My other sister is brave by being 33 weeks pregnant, working full time as a physical therapist, & spending every other waking moment working on the building of her new home ❤️
•I #definebrave for myself by setting boundaries even when it’s hard & uncomfortable & by continuing to grow & try to be a better person 🧡

I am so happy to be partnering with katiekactive in their #definebrave campaign! The purpose of this campaign is to celebrate women who inspire, motivate, & support others to be brave! 🖤
katiekactive is an inclusive activewear brand that carries sizes small to 3x. All the clothing pieces I’m wearing in these pictures were #gifted to me from their line & they’re so comfortable & cute (more on my stories!)

If you’re interested in checking them out— use my code MARISSAE40 to get 40% off.

links to the items I’m wearing:
galaxy leggings
galaxy long sleeve
essential sweatshirt

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Clothing That Makes a Difference

I am partnering with a company called Savelands that has an awesome mission: for every item they sell, they plant 12 trees! They have already planted over 1.5 million trees and counting. It is such a great mission & I am so excited to get to bring some awareness to it.

They also have the CUTEST graphic tees, sweatshirts, jackets, masks and crewnecks, so supporting the planting of trees can be fashionable too!

Here is the link to the crewneck I’m wearing! I’ll add the other items I’m wearing to the bottom of this post.
(this post does contain affiliate links– this means I receive a small commission if you buy using one of my links, there is no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!)

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“Be a Nice Human” sweatshirt

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Simple Earrings That Make a Statement

I recently teamed up with Confetti Cat Co. to do a giveaway of two sets of her stunning, handmade, clay earrings. The giveaway goes until Monday September 7th, so go enter on my instagram if you haven’t already!

Amy is the owner of Confetti Cat Co. & just launched her online shop in August. Her newest collection, Starry Nights is my absolute favorite! She’s got moons & stars, studs, dangles, fun shapes & beautiful gold flecks.
The earrings in this collection range from $6-$16. The two pairs I picked were $16 each and Amy was kind enough to give me a code for you guys for 10% off: marissa10

These are the two sets I chose from that collection:

How gorgeous are these earrings?! They top off your outfit with such a fun statement!
I especially LOVE the gold flecks. Gives them a fun boho vibe & makes them match so well with my gold jewelry!

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