Author: Big Mama

  • Fashion Friday: Edition I’m going to Abilene

    So this is going to be quick because I leave for a speaking event in Abilene tomorrow morning and I haven’t packed or done one other thing to get ready. In fact, I finally went to the DPS office yesterday morning to get my driver’s license renewed (It expired in August) because I realized I wouldn’t be able to rent a car without a valid driver’s license.

    In other words, I am not very organized and am a master procrastinator. The end.

    Here are some cute things I found this week:

    1. superga suede camo sneakers

    I have no idea what to wear these days because it’s fall but it’s still pretty hot most days even though we’ve had a couple of cool fronts that have given us hope. It doesn’t feel quite like boot weather, but I like a cute sneaker to wear with athleisure and leggings and such.

    I love these camo suede sneakers. They are $89.99.

    2. aerie oversized cloud sherpa

    Aerie has a bunch of sweaters and sweatshirts on sale right now so that’s worth checking out. But I really love this sherpa that is $54.95. It’s soft inside and out and long enough to wear with leggings because it’s oversized.

    It also comes in a rust or olive color.

    3. colorfulkoala high waisted leggings

    I ordered these a few weeks ago and have worn them several times since then. They are so comfortable and soft, plus they’re a steal at $29.99. They come in several pattern options if you like a pattern.

    They also come in solid colors here.

    4. universal thread katherine faux leather lace up boots

    These are pretty much identical to the Sorel wedge boots but about $100 less. I ran in Target today to see if they had them in the store, but they didn’t yet. I really like them and they are $39.99.

    They also come in cognac or black.

    5. old navy faded twill shirt dress

    This is a great dress to wear with booties or tall boots or the camo sneakers up above. It’s $39.99 but 30% off at checkout with no code needed. It also comes in charcoal, blue and maroon.

    6. universal thread rolled edge poncho

    When I went in Target yesterday to see about those wedge boots, I saw this poncho and fell in love. It is so incredibly soft and is definitely longer in person than it is on the model so you could wear it over leggings. It would be a great staple for the fall and winter.

    It’s $24.99. It also comes in light gray, cream, or a pale orange.

    7. h&m long turtleneck sweater

    I bought what I think is this exact same sweater last year and wore it all the time. In fact, I wanted to buy it in another color and it went out of stock. Sad times.

    But now it’s back and it’s just $29.99. It also comes in brown, charcoal gray, and light beige.

    8. stars above pajama set

    I did a walk by assessment of these pajamas in Target and they are so dreamy and soft. But I had a pajama intervention with myself because I do not need any more pajamas at this juncture in my life.

    They would be a great gift for yourself or for someone for Christmas. They are $29.99.

    9. the merly jacket

    This denim jacket is a closet staple for me. It’s pricey, but the perfect weight and color. I wear it with leggings and t-shirts, I wear it with dresses and I wear it with other jeans that aren’t blue denim. I’ve searched high and low for one I like better, but this is the best denim jacket on the market in my opinion.

    10. layered chain necklace

    I love this chain necklace. It’s a great accessory to add a little pop to basics. It’s $39.99 and it also comes in silver.

    That’s it for today.

    Have a good Friday.

  • Fashion Friday: Edition thank you for a long weekend, Christopher Columbus

    The time in my life when I will get tired of Les Miles talking about Columbus Day?

    NEVER.

    I hope you all enjoy the long weekend. I have big plans to watch two soccer games that I hope we will win. And I also plan to watch the Aggies play Alabama. I hope we win that one as well, but I’m less optimistic about it. But any team can beat any team on any given Saturday. That’s why they play.

    Anyway, here are some cute things I found this week:

    1. universal thread plaid long sleeve shirt dress

    If you haven’t walked through the clothing section at Target lately, then you are missing out. I feel like they are killing it this fall with all the cute things.

    I especially loved this long plaid shirt dress. It would be cute buttoned up and worn with booties or you could wear it open like a duster over jeans and a t-shirt.

    It’s $27.99. It also comes in a navy plaid that, honestly, looks more like a black plaid to me in person but the website is calling it navy.

    2. old navy sweater knit mock neck tunic sweatshirt

    I ran in Old Navy this week specifically to see this sweatshirt in person. It is unbelievably soft and the perfect length to wear with leggings.

    It’s $39.99 but I think it’s currently 30%. And if it’s not today, then it will be soon. It also comes in gray, black, olive, brown and lilac.

    3. paloma hoop earrings

    I love a turquoise accessory and these earrings are no exception. They are $29.95 plus an extra 40% off because everything on sale at Anthropologie is an additional 40% off right now.

    4. old navy loose fit french terry crew neck tunic

    This is another great Old Navy sweatshirt. It’s the perfect weight, soft and long enough to wear with leggings

    It’s $27.00. It also comes in maroon, olive, lilac and black.

    5. prettygarden long cardigan

    This popped up on the bottom of my Amazon page because apparently Amazon is my new best friend and knows me so well.

    It’s $27.99 and it also comes in several other colorways. I think it’s absolute sweater perfection.

    6. imogen sheer tunic

    I tried this on in Anthropologie a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it, but I had a feeling it would go on sale. And now that day is here. The colors are much more vibrant in person and you can tie it in the front and wear it long in the back. It is sheer but would look great layered over a tank or cami.

    It’s on sale for $89.95 with an additional 40% off right now.

    7. loft luxe knit cowl neck sweater

    I bought a cowl neck sweater that is similar to this one last winter and it was a staple in my wardrobe because I could throw it on with leggings or dress it up with jeans and boots.

    This one is on sale for $30. It also comes in charcoal, gold, olive and thistle which appears to be magenta-ish.

    8. early morning camel and navy striped cardigan

    So this darling cardigan is $54 and I love it. Let me explain why in a short story.

    A couple of weeks ago when I was in Anthropologie, I tried on this valerie colorblocked wool sweater coat and loved it. It’s such a great coat. However, it’s $198. So I left it in the store because it’s hard to spend money on a coat when it’s still 100 degrees in October.

    All that to say, this cardigan is a similar look for substantially less dollars and that’s a win.

    9. loft plaid long knit modern blazer

    Blazers a big trend for fall and winter even though they have technically always been a classic wardrobe staple. I have always loved a blazer and even had one with suede elbow patches when I was in college just like I was a stately English gentleman except I was a nineteen year old with a giant perm.

    This one is $140 but currently 40% off with the code FALLFEST at checkout.

    10. old navy mid-rise super skinny jeans

    I have been wanting a pair of really light washed skinny jeans but knew I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on them. This is what I do when I want to try something. I buy an inexpensive starter version to determine if it’s something I want to spend more money on at some point.

    So when I saw these in Old Navy on sale for $15, I figured they were worth a try. And they are so soft and comfortable and feel much better than a $15 pair of jeans would suggest. The moral of the story is sometimes the less expensive version is good enough.

    That’s it for today.

    Have a good Friday.

  • Fashion Friday: Edition it’s still hot. Thank you and goodbye.

    Yesterday I went to Round Top, Texas with my friend Kim and we spent the day walking around looking at antiques and jewelry and rugs and had the best time. I ate a hummus sandwich on the front lawn of the Junk Gypsy’s place while listening to live music and had a large iced coffee that will be the reason I’m up until 3:00 a.m.

    But here’s the bottom line: IT WAS SO HOT.

    There’s an “alleged” cool front that’s coming in Monday and if it doesn’t happen then you may never hear from me again. It’s been great knowing you all and thank you for reading.

    Here are some cute things I found this week:

    1. all this time pink multi sweater

    See? This sweater is why we need cold weather. I need these bright stripes in my life. It’s just $39 and I love the length.

    2. colorfulkoala leggings

    I ordered these leggings last week because I’d been wanting some gray camo leggings and didn’t want to spend $100 on the Spanx version. These are $29.99 and feel like butter. They suck you in without being constricting and that’s a win in my book.

    I ordered the small for size reference and I’m normally a 4-6 in pants.

    3. aerie oversized coziest desert sweatshirt

    I love this version of the desert sweatshirt that’s fuzzy on the outside. It would look great with the dark gray camo leggings up above and it’s on sale for $34.96. It also comes in a ton of color options if you prefer a color.

    4. adidas swift run sneakers

    Look. Did I just put a whole athleisure outfit for you? Yes I did. These sneakers are my favorite and they would be perfect with the dark gray camo leggings and the black desert sweatshirt up above. They are $89.95 and look so cute with all manner of outfits. They also come in a pink with maroon stripes if you need that option.

    5. dunne faux leather tote

    I love this tote and the fringe detail gives it a little something extra. It’s $79.95 which is a great price point for a good tote. It also comes in black.

    6. knitted open front cardigan

    Well while we are all trying to unplug fall and reboot it and see if it comes on, this knitted lightweight cardigan is a good option. You can throw it on over a tank or tee for a light layer and look reasonably seasonable. It’s $25.99 and comes in a bunch of color options.

    7. square hoop earrings

    I bought these at Forever 21 a while back and wear them all the time. They were a splurge at $3.99 but I believe it paying top dollar for accessories.

    I also really like these star hoop earrings for $5.99.

    And these rhinestone duster earrings are pretty for just $5.99.

    The bottom line is Forever 21 is a great option for trendy, inexpensive accessories.

    8. blanknyc moto jacket with removeable hood

    I bought this jacket last year and it was one of my favorite purchases. It’s one of the reasons I need it to cool off outside because I love it. You can remove the hood for a dressier look or leave the hood on and wear it more casually. It’s $98.

    9. traveling out west navy multicolored poncho

    This just looks like fall to me. I love the colors and I think it will look so cute with boots and jeans. It’s $32.

    10. carter camo sweater

    Shop Talulah is one of my new favorite places to find things online. This camo sweater is $44 and could be dressed up or down.

    I’ve also learned a trick to make shorter sweaters or sweatshirts work with leggings. You can layer them over a longer t-shirt like this daily ritual longline t-shirt. It gives you length without bulk and looks cute, too.

    The t-shirt comes in several color options and is $17.37.

    That’s it for today.

    Have a good Friday.

  • The Big Boo Cast: Episode 154

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    This week we talk about our respective college football teams and how we are glad our love for our schools doesn’t really hinge on the performance of a team on any given Saturday. I admit that I underestimated Ohio State and Sophie made some staggering progress in catching up on the whole season of Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders: Making the Team.

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  • Fashion Friday: Edition the heat goes on forever and I need the summer party to end

    Listen.

    I can’t even pretend about this heat anymore. Not that I’ve really been pretending that well.

    But I’ve had it. I could barely even muster the strength to do Fashion Friday today because I have ceased to care about clothing until it gets cool enough that I can wear something besides everything I’ve been wearing for the last four months.

    Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

    Anyway, here are some cute things I found that you might like if you are anywhere in the world where there is a cool breeze. I want to go to there.

    1. allie + bess bracelets

    The girls at Allie + Bess sent me some bracelets about a week ago and I have worn some version of them almost every day since. Or at least I’ve worn them on days when I’ve actually left the house and needed to look presentable. They are so cute and well-made and I love how you can mix and match all the different colors and styles.

    You can follow them on Instagram here and order by emailing [email protected].

    2. chuck taylor all star shoreline converse

    I still love my shoreline converse and wear them all the time. They are the perfect shoe to slip on with everything from shorts to jeans to dresses. They are on sale at DSW for $49.99.

    They also come in gray, navy, black, and red. You can see all the options here.

    3. sol angeles star foil tee

    I love this star tee as an option by itself or worn under a black blazer or denim jacket. The stars give it that little something extra. It’s $39.95 plus an extra 20% off all sale at Anthropologie right now and they’ve added tons of new stuff to their sale items.

    4. amber tiered tunic

    I think this is so pretty and would be perfect with tall boots. It’s $140 and also comes in two patterns but I adore this green. I’m always drawn to green and I’m not even sure why.

    5. aerie oversized long sleeve boyfriend t-shirt

    American Eagle has a ton of things on sale right now so it’s a great time to stock up on sweatshirts, joggers, etc. but I really like these oversized long sleeve tees. They are $24.46 and come in several different colors with different things on them.

    6. a new day pullover poncho

    This is a great basic from Target. It’s $24.99 and also comes in pink, burgundy and camel. It’s fairly lightweight so maybe I’ll actually be able to wear it sometime before January.

    7. chunky knit cardigan

    I love a chunky knit and this cardigan is a great deal for just $33.99 It comes in a ton of color options. I will tell you that you need to order a size or two up if you want this oversized look.

    8. nike air zoom pegasus

    I’m a fan of the Nike air zoom pegasus shoes and this super hot pink is so cute. They are 40% off and on sale for $70 right now.

    9. j.crew leopard drapey blouse

    I realize we are all in the midst of a leopard binge and will probably OD and leopard will be dead to us for, lo, many a year after this. But a trend is a trend and this top is a good one. It’s on sale for $52.50 and I like that you could dress it up for the office or just wear it with jeans for a more casual look.

    10. gabby multi stripe cardigan

    Sophie alerted me to the existence of this cardigan last week and I haven’t quit thinking about it. I love the colors. I love the stripes. I love the length. It’s $98.

    And so that’s it for today.

    Hope you have a good Friday.

    But, most of all, I hope that maybe a cool front will be here by this time next week and the temps will plummet into the low 90s.

  • Fashion Friday: Edition I’m glad it’s the weekend

    We’ve got huge thunderstorms moving through here on Thursday night as I write this so it’s going to be quick because we’ve already lost power and, thus the internet, twice already. It’s like we are pioneers.

    Here are some cute things I found this week:

    1. free people penny pull on flare jeans

    I wore these last weekend when I was in Amarillo for the Amarillo Angels event and was reminded of all the reasons they are my favorite. They are so dang comfortable and flares make your legs look so much longer than they really are, especially with a good pair of heels.

    These are $78 which is a great price for a good pair of flare jeans. They come in several color options and there is free shipping and free returns on all Free People denim so you can try them for yourself with little to no risk. If you’re between sizes, I’d size down one.

    2. emmy microsuede western bootie

    I love these little booties from Target with some Western flair. That notched v in the front makes them so much more flattering than booties that just go straight across and the heel is the perfect height. They are $37.99.

    3. angelika top

    Leopard print is everywhere. So is snakeskin print. But I can’t do a snakeskin so I will just fully embrace the leopard. This top is darling and it’s $42.

    4. serafina top

    Speaking of darling tops, I love this one. It’s $128 and it also comes in a cream color.

    It’s actually on sale at Macy’s and you can find it here. There is a bunch of Free People stuff included in the Macy’s sale so definitely take a look if you’re a Free People fan.

    5. mark nason debbie sneakers

    These sneakers have great reviews and I think they are so cute, especially for just running around town. They are $72.99 and also come in navy, black and blush. And this same brand has a leopard print that I find intriguing but figured maybe y’all have had enough of the leopard for now.

    6. balloon sleeve cardigan

    This is a great neutral cardigan with a great balloon sleeve to give it a little something extra. It’s $45.

    7. i’ve got one wish colorblock cardigan

    I love the colorblock pattern on this cardigan. It’s perfect for fall and is $64.

    8. miranda peasant blouse

    Anthropologie had a blouse like this a couple of years ago and I debated ordering it and then it sold out. Now it’s back and I still love it so much. It comes in three different color variations and I find them equally cute. It’s $128.

    9. a new day sweater dress

    I saw this sweater dress in Target the other day and it’s the perfect sweater dress. It’s not too heavy or bulky. It has a v-neck which is universally flattering on everyone and it’s just $29.99. It comes in black, burgundy, olive and brown. It would look great with everything from tall boots to booties to sneakers. And would be perfection with a denim jacket over it.

    10. leopard print pleated skirt

    I know. It’s more leopard print. But I love seeing the pleated patterned skirts paired with a cute graphic tee and sneakers. This one is just $17.99 and has good reviews. I’ve found that the key to ordering stuff from SheIn is that you have to read the reviews before you buy just to make sure the sizing, quality, etc. is good.

    That’s it for today.

    Have a good Friday.