Author: Big Mama

I’m putting this up a little early since tomorrow is Good Friday.

Here are some cute things I found this week.

1. ae tomgirl denim bermuda shorts

I bought these online last week and was a little skeptical about how I’d feel about the longer length. Here’s the verdict: They feel like butter and I’ve already ordered a second pair because I know I will live in them this summer. They totally remind me of a pair of Levis I had like this in college that I literally wore until they fell apart. The bermuda length making a comeback is a gift to my late 40’s self.

Best of all, they are on sale for $22.49. And for sizing reference, I got them in a 6 because I wanted them to fit loose.

Also, in full disclosure, when Caroline saw me in them this week she said, “Mom, those shorts are a NO.” And I told her I didn’t care what she thought. Then I met one of my most stylish friends for coffee and she immediately ordered a pair for herself and I felt vindicated.

2. aerie beach fleece

I ordered this beach fleece when I ordered the shorts and I adore it. It’s like a light terry cloth type material and the perfect spring and summer weight. It’s on sale for $26.97 and it also comes in white, rust, peach, neon green, olive green, and a white and red stripe.

I got mine in a medium because I wanted it a little oversized and I love that it’s shorter in the front than it is in the back.

3. kelsey embroidered blouse

This is a Boden top and I think it’s just beautiful. It’s $98.

And I also love this boden bea linen embroidered dress

It comes in several different colorways, but this chambray with red is so stunning. It’s $130.

4. madewell medium transport tote

This is such a great daily tote or handbag and it’s on sale for $145 plus an extra 30% off with the code SPRINGFLING at checkout. It also comes in black, linen and wisteria.

5. loft lace ruffle shell

This is even prettier in person than it is online and can be dressed up for the office or dressed down with a pair of shorts. It’s $59.50 but Loft has everything an extra 40% off with the code FRIENDS at checkout.

6. stars above floral pajama pants

These pajama pants are so soft and, as much as I love my Gap pajama leggings, I need a lightweight summer pj pant option. These come in several colors and are $17.99.

7. loft chevron double v sleeveless swing dress

This dress is so cute and could be worn with sneakers or a pair of wedge sandals. It’s $69.50 but 40% off with the code FRIENDS at checkout. The reviews do say you may want to size down.

8. ann taylor lattice knit wrap dress

It’s too late to order this for Easter, but I just love this green. It’s $129 but is 50% off plus an extra 10% off taken at checkout.

9. free people georgia bubble hem top

I stumbled upon this top on the Nordstrom website and love it. If you have been looking for a top to wear with a higher waistline that doesn’t require being tucked in, this is the top. It’s normally $98 but on sale for $58.80.

10. paige slide sandals

I adore these sandals with the stud details. They are $109.95 and come in a bunch of color options.

I also like these genesia studded slide sandal.

They are a little more affordable at $89.95.

And these emmalyn slide sandals are $79.95.

And for a totally different sandal note, these nicola canvas bow slide sandals are so cute. I have a pair similar to these that I bought last summer and I wear them all the time.

They are on sale for $29.95.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter with your friends and family!

I’ll leave you with this video that I watched earlier this week.

So we are in the middle of soccer playoffs here and so we are a little focused on that. The team parents even had fat heads made of the girls for the upcoming game and I’m already so excited about all the potential ways I can use it to embarrass Caroline. I mean I would never intentionally embarrass her, but the fact I can act like I’m going to tape her fathead up on the back of my car window is enough to cause her to majorly roll her eyes and want to die inside. Parenting a teen has its moments.

Anyway, if you feel so inclined, you can certainly say a little prayer that the girls play well and have a great time and that everyone stays injury-free.

On another note, we are only about a month away from various high school and college and kindergarten graduation ceremonies. I still can’t figure out why January lasted for three years but February, March and April have flown by while I blinked.

I wanted to share some cute graduation supplies and gift ideas that you can find online at Two Funny Girls. They have these darling full color graduation napkins with your graduate’s bitmoji and lots of other cute supplies for a graduation party, including plates, cups, napkins, water bottle labels and personalize koozies.

You can find them all here.

They also have a lot of great personalized graduation gifts that you can order, including pillow cases, towels, laundry hampers, tote bags and clear stadium bags. You can find them all here.

Best of all, you can get FREE SHIPPING from today until Friday, April 19th when you use the code BIGMAMA at checkout with Two Funny Girls.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. madewell classic corsage smocked button-down top

I stumbled upon this on the Nordstrom site and I love it. It’s got a little bit of a 70’s vibe which I love and would look so cute with denim shorts or some flare jeans. It’s $78.

2. free people penny pull-on flares

Speaking of flares, I know I’ve mentioned these before but I love them that much. They come in several color options, but this white is perfect for summer. They are $78 and Free People is offering free shipping and free returns on denim during the month of April so it’s a good time to try them out. I wear a 27 in these so they are pretty true to size. If in between sizes, then I’d probably size down.

3. noonday collection marina hoops

I love a turquoise accessory for summer and so these gorgeous Noonday earrings caught my attention the minute I saw them. I ordered them and they did not disappoint. They are so gorgeous and will go with just about anything.

I also bought this chain reaction necklace and it’s a great piece that you can wear long or double up depending on your outfit.

It’s normally $58 but is on sale for $34.80.

4. daily ritual dolman sleeve v-neck dress

I ordered this dress in gray from Amazon and I already know I’m going to get another one in a different color. I will wear this all summer long with tennis shoes or sandals. It is so soft and comfy. It’s made out of a good thick cotton, but not heavy at all. It’s $28 and it also comes in black, gray, navy, olive, pale pink, and a black with white stripes.

For size reference, I ordered a small and have plenty of room. I will probably order an XS for my next one and I’m rarely an XS in anything. What I’m saying is, you may want to size down. The length also hits me about two inches above my knee and I’m 5’6″.

5. vans classic slip-ons

It’s hard to beat a pair of these classic slip-ons for comfort and I think this red gingham is so cute for summer. But you can also get the straight up old school checkerboard version of your youth. They are $59.95 and come in a ton of color options.

6. rosalie leopard blouse

This is one of the cutest leopard print blouses I’ve seen and I love that you could dress it up for the office or wear it with jeans for a more casual look. It’s on sale for $89.95 plus an extra 25% off at checkout.

7. steve madden cadence sandal

These sandals are darling and 50% off. They come in several color options and are on sale for $49.96.

8. zella ria hooded cardigan

I love a lightweight, soft cardigan to throw on over my workout clothes when I’m on my way to actually workout or just running errands. This is a really good one and it’s now 50% off and on sale for $39.49.

9. zella live in 7/8 leggings

These Zella leggings are still my favorite of all my leggings. They are 50% off and on sale for $32.40.

10. pennbrooke top

This top is so pretty and has great reviews. It’s on sale for $39.95 plus an extra 25% off at checkout It also comes in black.

That’s it for today.

Have a great Friday.

And Go Mules!!

I do not mean to be overly dramatic (Yes I do) but the oak pollen might be killing me. Everything outside is yellow. And I normally don’t have bad allergies but this seems to be a banner year. If you need me, I’ll be here taking my Zyrtec.

Also, I have to give a special thank you to Dr. Brandt no more baggage eye de-puffing gel that I got in my spring Fab Fit Fun box. It is the sole reason I’m able to leave the house and see out of my eyes.

1. sleeveless peasant top

Anthropologie always has one cute top every season that I adore. This is that top for spring and summer. It is absolute perfection. It’s $140.

2. loft sleeveless wrap dress

This cute wrap dress is on sale for $49.50. It would be easy to dress up or down depending on your wardrobe needs.

3. uo rosalie raffia platform sandal

Urban Outfitter has 20% off shoes right now and I love the raffia platforms. They are normally $59 but are 20% off.

4. old navy ruffle trim swing dress

I ran in Old Navy the other day and ended up trying on this dress. It is so much cuter in person than it is online. First of all, I recommend not buttoning that top button that makes it high-neck. It’s flowy and lightweight and I love it. It’s on sale for $27.

I bought the small just for size reference and the length and fit are good. I’m about 5’6″ and normally wear a 4-6.

5. fisoul raincoats lightweight rain jacket

I was looking for something on Amazon and somehow came across these raincoats. They have great reviews and appear to be really cute. They come in several color options and are $42.

6. old navy running shorts

I discovered these last summer and they are my new go to athletic shorts. I like them better than Lululemon and they’re about $1000 cheaper because Lulu thinks a lot of their shorts. These are on sale for $14 and come in several color and pattern options.

7. steve madden prima espadrille wedge

DSW has the cutest shoes in stock right now, including these cheetah print wedges. They are $69.99 and also come in black or tan.

8. old navy french terry chevron-stripe pullover hoodie

I love a french terry pullover. And I love a hoodie. So of course I love a french terry hoodie. This is $28 but an extra 30% off at checkout.

9. amazon round trendy sunglasses

If you’re looking for a trendy, yet cheap, pair of sunglasses, look no further. These are $9.49 which is the perfect price point for glasses that I will wear to float the river or wear at the beach. They also come with blue lenses, pink lenses and black with silver frames.

10. catherine boyfriend shorts

Good news, it appears that bermuda length shorts are making a comeback. I really like these and Kut from the Kloth are usually very comfortable and have a good amount of stretch. These are $69.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Well.

After last week’s Fashion Friday, I really had no plan to feature any more pictures of me wearing clothes I feature even though you were so sweet about my lack of fashion blogger skills and poses. But then I went to lunch with a friend on Wednesday and needed to kill about an hour before I picked Caroline up early from school for a doctor’s appointment. And I didn’t want to go home because I knew Piper and Mabel would bark at me until I took them to run at the park and I had actually washed my hair and put on makeup that morning and didn’t want to take them.

I realize this means I am letting my dogs bully me. I can’t deny it. But in my defense, they are relentless when they decide it’s time for an outing.

So I ran in Gap because Sophie had texted me earlier in the week to tell me they had some cute things and I decided I should see for myself. And I tried on some jeans that I liked so much that I thought, “Maybe I should take a picture of myself in these jeans for Fashion Friday” and, long story short, after Gap I went to Target and found some things there I really liked, too. I also ended up following around these two delightful older ladies who were shopping together at Target because their conversation was priceless. There was a lot of “Will you look at this bag? I saw one just like this at Neiman’s” and “I’m going to wear this shirt with a scarf and some pants and look like I’m on the cover of Vogue.”

Anyway, pictures of me trying things on in dressing rooms probably won’t become a regular thing, but I have a few today. **Edited to add for reference: I am 5’6″ and usually wear a 4-6 in most things.

I’m also editing to let you know that ABLE is offering 25% off everything on their site through March 31 with the code SPRINGTIME at checkout. This includes my very favorite denim jacket ever here.

Here are the cute things I found:

1. loft leopard print flippy skirt

I love this light version of a leopard print skirt for spring and summer. You could wear it with a tank, denim jacket and sandals. Or dress it up for the office with a dressier blouse or a black blazer and heels.

It’s $59.50 but 40% off with the code HELLO at checkout, along with a lot of things at Loft right now.

2. knox rose sleeveless dress with eyelet trim

I saw this hanging in Target and thought it was cute enough to try on. And so I did.

It’s $27.99 and the perfect dress for summer. It’s lightweight and a little longer in the back than it is in the front. The eyelet detail across the top isn’t sheer enough that you can’t wear it with a normal nude-colored bra. I am wearing a small for size reference. Oh, and I bought it.

3. a new day open cardigan

This cardigan looks so much like one I’ve seen at Nordstrom that’s much more expensive, but I’m glad I took a picture of it while I was in the store that shows how vibrant the colors are in person.

It’s $24.99 and also comes in ivory with black stripes if that’s more your style. I personally like the gray and yellow for summer.

4. gap sky high distressed true skinny jeans

This is what started my dressing room try-on. I had tried on a pair of high waisted jeans a few weeks ago, but they were super expensive and more than I wanted to spend. So I saw these at Gap and decided to try them because I loved the distressed hem and I’ve been wanting a pair of light-colored jeans.

The ones I tried on were a little different than the ones above because mine had a distressed hem, but other than that they are the exact same jean.

They were super soft and comfortable and I have to admit I kind of like the high waist. I mean, I wouldn’t tuck in a shirt or wear a belt with them, but they kind of suck everything in. These are on sale for $52. I am wearing a 27.

I also tried on these gap mid rise true skinny jeans in sculpt.

I really liked these, too. They feel more like leggings than jeans and are so soft. They are on sale for $52. I am wearing a 27 in these.

5. loft lace wrap dress

It’s always good to have a great dress in your closet for weddings and such and this black lace one is so pretty. It’s normally $118 but 40% off with the code HELLO at checkout.

6. boyfriend shirt in linen

I love a linen shirt for summer because you can wear it tucked out and by itself. Or tie it at the front with a pair of shorts or jeans. Or wear it open over a tank like a lightweight jacket. This one is sale for $30 and comes in several color options I have on a small.

7. vintage soft pullover sweatshirt tunic

If you are looking for a longer, oversized sweatshirt, then look no further. This one is so soft and comfortable and totally long enough to wear with leggings.

It’s normally $54.95 The blue is $33 but other colors are on sale for $27 I am wearing a medium but could have totally worn a small.

8. xhilaration striped knit v-neck cropped jumpsuit

This is really cute and super soft. And sometimes jumpsuits don’t work for me because my torso is too long, but this one fit perfectly. It also has adjustable straps which helps it really fit well.

It’s $29.99 and I’m wearing a medium. It also comes in teal. And I think you could easily wear a white blazer or a denim jacket over it if you wanted more coverage.

9. ae military button down shirt

I already own this and happened to be wearing it while I was at Gap so I took a picture so you could see it on. It’s one of my favorite spring purchases and I’ve worn it a ton.

It’s $44.95 and I’m wearing a small.

I also have on this universal thread short sleeve v-neck t-shirt.

It’s $8.00 and comes in a ton of color options. I’m wearing a medium.

And I’m also wearing these hue essential denim leggings that I keep telling you about. I love them. They are so comfortable and never lose their shape. Also, mine were longer than I wanted so I just grabbed my scissors and gave them a raw hem. Worked like a charm.

They are $38 and I’m wearing a small. They look tiny when you pull them out of the package, but then they stretch.

I think Nordstrom is sold out of my exact booties, but this bp barris block heel is pretty similar and on sale for $59.90.

10. steve madden aida platform sandal

These are really cute basic sandals. I love the wooden platform that gives a little bit of height. They are $79.95 and come in several other color options, including a really fun snakeskin.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.