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Fashion Friday: Edition I’m traveling like people used to in the olden days six months ago

August 28, 2020 ·

Yep.

This is going to be a quick post today because Caroline and I are on a little road trip which is basically the only advantage of online school. We drove to Dallas on Thursday to see some friends and we’re headed to College Station for a soccer tournament this weekend. I have to say that I had forgotten how much I love to get in the car and take a trip.

Not even I-35 could steal my joy and that’s about as bold of a statement as I can make.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. leggings depot jogger track pants

I featured these last week, but I had to show them to you again because they are so incredibly comfortable. I plan to live in these basically every day. And they are just $14.99.

I ordered a medium and they fit kind of loose. I would say order your regular size for a tighter fit and a size up if you want them to be a little more loose. You will not be disappointed by these.

2. abercrombie mid rise jean leggings

I ordered these jeans from Abercrombie a few weeks ago because I’d heard good things about them and they were on sale and I figured I might as well try them.

Well, let me tell you that I love them. They are so comfortable, fit like leggings, don’t get bagged out at the knees and are really flattering.

They are on sale for $39.50 and come in several color wash options, including black which I think will be the next color I order if I ever have events where I leave the house again and have to look nice.

3. mix print kimono duster

Will I ever get tired of kimonos? I don’t think so.

I love the colors and fun pattern of this one and it’s $39.

4. adidas platform sneakers

This week on the podcast, Sophie mentioned she’d love a pair of cute sneakers but wasn’t sure what to order. I went on the search for a good pair that she might like and found these. I really like the platform, yet they’re simple enough to wear with basically anything from joggers to dresses.

They are $65.

5. leopard platform sneakers

I bought a version of these last year and they were one of my favorite purchases. It’s a great shoe to transition into fall. And they are just $32.

6. breathe old navy jumpsuit

This is the cutest jumpsuit and it has fantastic reviews. I think it’s a great piece to wear by itself now with sandals and then transition to fall with sneakers and a denim jacket.

It’s on sale for $32 and comes in several other colors.

7. the merly denim jacket

This is my favorite denim jacket of all time. It’s pricey at $148 but you can get 20% off your first purchase or wait for it to go on sale which is what I did.

I love it because it’s lightweight and so soft that it feels like you’ve had it for a million years. There’s also a longer more oversized version if you like that look.

8. a new day long sleeve babydoll dress

I haven’t seen this dress in person, but I think it has real potential. The reviews say it hits right above the knee so it would work for the office, but could also be a fun night out option with booties.

It’s $27.99 and also comes in a rust color.

9. universal thread puff sleeve t-shirt dress

Puff sleeves are a big fall trend and this is a great dress to transition into cooler weather. It comes in so many pretty color options and is just $24.99.

10. daily ritual sweatshirt tunic

Look at the sleeves on this. I love Daily Ritual stuff on Amazon and have found so many great basic pieces. This lightweight sweatshirt tunic is a great elevated basic that would work perfectly with leggings and sneakers.

It comes in several color options and is under $15.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

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  1. Lisa

    August 28, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    Have you seen the cropped version of the Able jacket (it’s called the Naibi)? I ordered it last month and am so in love that I wouldn’t mind being buried in it – hopefully not anytime soon.

  2. Jennifer Jorgensen

    August 28, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    The link to the puff sleeve Universal Thread dress is the one to the baby doll dress. But I ordered the sleeveless ones and will look this up and order these two!

  3. A in Tx

    August 29, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    Oh Melanie, you made me laugh!! Not even I-35 could deter you, ha! Going from Cedar Park to San Anton– definitely deterred me — sometimes I’d take the other way through Marble Falls. I hope the tournament goes well and y’all stay cool and are able to see other special people in College Station.

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