Author: Big Mama

Well, it’s May 1, 2020. And I think it’s safe to say that it looks exactly like all of us imagined May would look way back in January when all we had to worry about were the wildfires in Australia.

Remember that happy time?

But Texas is officially starting to slowly open back up starting today which I’m hoping and praying will go well. I would make plans to go do something exciting except all they really opened are the malls and movie theaters and neither of those are my favorite under the best of circumstances. And I guess I could try to eat at a restaurant but the math involved in figuring out if it’s at 25% capacity makes my head hurt for all the restaurant owners. All that to say, I think I’ll stick to take out enchiladas and margaritas again tonight. There are certainly worse things.

Also, Texas A&M announced yesterday they plan to have students and FOOTBALL in the fall to which I say HALLELUJAH AND AMEN AND GIG’EM.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. j.crew tiered jersey dress

I ordered this dress as soon as I saw it because it’s the perfect summer dress. It’s lightweight, a great color and so easy to throw on whether you’re in or out of a pandemic. It’s $49.50 and it also comes in white, guava or black.

2. j.crew v-neck mini dress in floral

J.Crew has their dressier dresses on sale right now which means this darling dress is on sale for $42.50. It’s a lot for pandemic attire, but so perfect for whenever you can live your life again.

3. j.crew tiered maxi dress

This actually looks like more of a midi length on the model but whatever the case may be, I think it’s so cute. You could wear it with sneakers or sandals or wedges. It’s on sale for just $29.50 and it comes in several color options.
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4. shade & shore two band slide sandals

These are knock offs of my beloved Birkencrocs. I cannot express how perfect these are to wear at the pool, the lake or the beach or even just around your house. They are $14.99. And you could wear them with those cute J.Crew dresses like the model in the first picture.

5. gap denim overalls

I’ve been wearing my overalls a lot during quarantine. In fact, you could say they are my new dress up clothes because I consider them an upgrade from sweatpants. These are really similar to the ones I own. The key is to cuff the legs so you don’t look like a frumpy farmer. They are on sale for $64.

6. loft beach tie waist romper

A friend of mine had this on the other day and I immediately ordered one for myself. I love a good romper and the length on this one is great. It’s easy to dress up or down which is always a plus. It’s $59.50 but 40% off with the code XOXO at checkout.

7. free people sunny skinny sweatpants

I’ve become somewhat of a sweatpants connoisseur during this whole pandemic. I need soft material, a waistband that’s not too tight because of all the baked goods I’ve made and consumed, and elastic at the ankles that isn’t too thick, yet allows me to pull them up to mid-calf.

These are $48 and fit all of the above criteria. They also come in olive green.

8. ae twist front shirt

I love these twist front shirts because they offer the flattering line of a tucked in shirt without requiring a tuck-in. And they are soft enough that they are actually a great option to wear with your sweatpants. They are on sale for $22.46 and come in several color options.

9. blank nyc boyfriend denim shorts

I’ve used this time to order several different pairs of denim shorts and I’ve sent them all back because none of them are as good as these. This denim is so stretchy and so soft so it’s the look of wearing cut off denim shorts, but with the comfort of wearing cut off sweatpants. I know this sounds impossible, but it’s true. I also cut mine at the seams where the cuff is sewn in so that I have the option to wear them rolled or unrolled. 10 out of 10 would recommend this hack.

They are on sale for $45.56.

10. steve madden myles sneakers

Steve Madden sent me these this week. I mean I don’t think Steve personally went to his UPS store and sent them out, but someone sent them to me from his company. And I cannot express how cute and comfortable they are. It’s like a combo great workout shoe and a fashionable sneaker all rolled into one.

These are $82.95 but you can get 40% off with code SPRING 40 at checkout and they come in several color options including a darling pink.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

So.

Here we are.

But if we’re going to find a bright side, then let’s think about this. If we spend the summer wearing face masks and sunglasses, we may get away with not wearing makeup for months.

And it’s kind of hard to think about clothes or what to wear when we are literally all dressed up with nowhere to go. However, I tried to add in a couple of things this week that aren’t just sweatpants.

Here are the things I found this week.

1. steve madden travel tan sandals

I got these sandals before the pandemic and was really excited to wear them this spring and summer. I do plan to still wear them, but $80.95 Steve Madden is offering 40% off sitewide with the code SPRINGNOW at checkout and they have so many cute shoes right now.

2. h&m jersey t-shirt dress

I’ve decided that once the weather warms up for good that I’m shifting from sweatpants to t-shirt dresses. This one is just $17.99.

3. h&m linen blend wrap skirt

I love a skirt in the summer. This one could be dressed up or down depending on what you want. It’s $29.99 and also comes in a blue and white pattern.

4. kaya peasant blouse

This is the prettiest top and would look so cute with white jeans or denim shorts. It’s on sale for $89.95 plus an additional 25% off all sale at Anthropologie right now.

5. good morning white top

This is a great not so basic white top for spring and summer. You could wear it with joggers, shorts or a skirt. It’s $32.

6. on the other side desert sage pants

I love a wide-legged pant and these are super cute. They are $42.

7. universal thread sleeveless midi dress

This is another great dress that could be a sweatpant alternative. It feels like wearing pajamas, but looks like you put some effort into it. It’s $20 and comes in several color options.

8. universal thread short sleeve t-shirt dress

And yet one more t-shirt dress. I actually bought this one in February and really love it. It’s a slim enough fit that it’s flattering, but still doesn’t really touch your body which is a summer requirement for clothing for me. It’s $15 and comes in several color options.

9. brinaa sandal

I think these are so cute and will look great with all my t-shirt dresses. They are $42.

10. vans classic slip ons

I have a pair of Vans with a tropical floral print that I bought several years ago and I still wear them all the time. They are so comfortable and look great with everything from joggers to t-shirt dresses. Which, as I may have mentioned are my two wardrobe staples right now. These are $54.95.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I don’t even have words.

Thank you and good day to you, sir.

Except for this. Two Funny Girls is one of my very favorite online shops because they have darling styros, gifts and other monogrammed/personalized items. And right now they are your best bet for graduation gifts. Because these poor high school seniors deserve some great gifts now more than ever as they’ve already lost prom and ceremonies and all the other rights of passage that should belong to them.

Look at these darling notecards and notepads.

They have these with all manner of university skylines and I think they are the perfect gift. Best of all, from now through April 24th you can get 20% off any personalized college skyline notecards or notepad with the code GRADGIFT at checkout!

Just click here to see all your options.

Now for some cute things I found this week while I was home doing nothing except watching Netflix.

1. barefoot dreams silk pajama set

Listen. This set is $145. Is that pricey? Yes. Do we deserve pricey loungewear in the midst of a pandemic? Probably.

It also comes in a rose color and it looks so comfortable that I can hardly stand it.

2. vintage yellow hoodie

If there was ever a time you needed another hoodie, this is that time. It’s $42.

3. jockey women’s retro vibes jogger pajama pants

These have almost all 5 star reviews which is no small feat on Target. I naturally ordered them immediately because they are $22 and the reviews made me feel like my life was incomplete without them.

I now live in a world where pajama pants and joggers are all the same thing and completely interchangeable.

4. floral bohemian midi dress

In case you’re wanting to step it up and do this pandemic like Mrs. Roper would, this darling house dress is just $27.99. It comes in a bunch of color choices and is basically a great looking nightgown.

5. summer maxi dress with pockets

Y’all. This. I have three of these in solid colors but this tie-dye is everything. It’s $23.98. It also comes in solid colors and other patterns and you can wear it with sneakers, sandals or house shoes. No one can judge you right now. Mainly because no one sees you right now.

6. treasure and bond gauzy tunic shirt

This is a great tunic top and it’s on sale for $27.60. You could wear it as a swimsuit coverup to the Amazon blow up pool that you bought for your backyard or you could wear it over leggings. Either way.

7. vintage feel midrise boyfriend shorts

I don’t have a picture of these and I can’t remember why right now. These are great basic denim cut off shorts if you need such a thing. They have zero stretch and feel like the denim cut off shorts of ye olden days.

I ordered the light ripped wash and love the faded look. But I will tell you to order your true size because they are already a little oversized to begin with.

8. swimsuit coverup/beach throw

I have a wrap like this that I bought from J.Crew a million years ago, but I still wear it every summer. It looks great thrown on over a swimsuit and it’s on sale for just $17.60.

9. altered goat tie-dye crewneck sweatshirt

I had really been wanting a tie-dyed sweatshirt and I found this one on Etsy. It’s super soft and the perfect tie-dye. I ordered a large because I wanted it oversized and it’s perfect. It’s $38 and comes in several tie-dye color options.

10. hometop cozy knit houseshoes

These are basically my new shoes now. They are $19.99 and come in several color options. They are comfortable, not too hot and hold up well even though I wear them out in the yard and to take out the trash. Don’t hate me because my life is glamorous.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I never post Fashion Friday on Good Friday because it just seems kind of wrong, especially this year. If we ever needed reminder that light always overcomes the darkness, it’s now.

This song has been on repeat for me since I first heard it back in January and I hope it encourages you today.

I know this Easter will be unlike any we’ve ever had, but I also believe none of this caught God by surprise. He is always making a way.

Sending so much love to all of you. Happy Easter!