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Big Boo Cast: Episode 215

This week’s episode is full of all the usual fun and shenanigans.

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Beatriz Williams (she has tons of books; Melanie mentioned three: A Hundred Summers, Golden Hour, and Along the Infinite Sea)

The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

The German Heiress by Anika Scott

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

The Huntress by Kate Quinn

This Secret Thing by Mary Beth Whalen

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas

Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush

R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo

Prose Hair Mask

Prose Dry Shampoo

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo

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Algenist Eye Renewal Balm

Mindy Kaling’s ring finger

– Old Navy sweaters in regular sizes and plus sizes

Sanctuary Project jewelry (use promo code SANC25 for 25% off)

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Fashion Friday: Edition two weeks until Christmas

I do not mean to alarm you but it is two weeks until Christmas. The good news is Perry announced today he’s getting our outdoor lights up on Monday so I feel certain all that hard work will be totally worth the twelve days we enjoy it before I’m ready for it to all come down.

My point is it is time to finish up your Christmas shopping and checking your list twice and all that business.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. ae oversized dreamspun v-neck sweater

These are the softest sweaters. They are long enough for leggings and just an all around great basic. They are on sale for $19.99 and come in a ton of color options.

2. offline warmup drawcord legging

I’ve featured these several times but they are truly my favorite leggings/joggers. They are so soft and a little fleecy on the inside which makes them great for this time of year.

They’re on sale for $29.97.

3. colleen sweater

This is such a pretty sweater. It’s normally $118 but everything at Anthro is 40% off this weekend.

4. aerie waffle oversized crew sweater

These oversized waffle crew sweaters are on sale for $35.97. They come in a ton of colors.

5. lilla cardigan

Love this long Anthro cardigan. It’s normally $148 but 40% off everything at Anthro this weekend.

6. zadie velvet robe

How fabulous is this velvet robe? I would totally wear it out of the house. It’s so gorgeous.

It’s normally $118 but 40% off this weekend.

7. free people striped wide leg pajamas

These are the cutest little striped pajamas and on sale for $39.90. They also come in red and white or black and white.

8. oversized plaid flannel tunic

I love the colors in the plaid tunic from Old Navy. It’s on sale for $30 and an extra 20% off with code SWEET at checkout.

9. mid-length leopard coat

This leopard coat is everything. The length is perfect and it’s on sale for $90 plus an extra 25% off. It also comes in solid colors if that’s more your style. Abercrombie has some incredible coats on sale for 50% off right now if you’re in the market.

10. offline high waisted crackle leggings

These are the best faux leather leggings I’ve found. They look like Spanx but are substantially more comfortable. They are on sale for $32.97 and also come in other colors.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Big Boo Cast: Episode 214

This week we discuss important things including if we think pantyhose will ever make a comeback and my thoughts on A&M making the college football playoffs.

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Show Notes:

Silk Reflections hose

A great Barefoot Dreams alternative (I decided the Barefoot Dreams options were way too long for Martha – and this style is much more her speed) (please don’t tell her that this is one of her presents) 🙂

Travis Cottrell

Travis’ 80’s Duet Playlist on Apple Music

Travis’ 80’s Duet Playlist on Spotify

Revitalash

Pure Science Neck Firming Cream

Melanie’s new favorite Stars Above pajamas

“Heirlooms” by Amy Grant

Allie+Bess bracelets

Lucky Peacock Designs

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Fashion Friday: Edition it’s officially the Christmas season

Hello.

We are now four days into December which means it will be Christmas day in twenty-one days. Oh how time flies when you’re in a pandemic.

All I know is I’ve never been more thankful for online shopping because if I thought I had to find gifts for everyone while wearing a mask in a mall? Hard pass.

Although Gulley and I are having our annual Christmas shopping weekend this weekend. However, we’ve already decided it looks a lot like us going to Target and a few stores on Friday and then watching the A&M vs. Auburn game on Saturday morning while we wrap presents. Or maybe just while we drink coffee with Bailey’s in it. Whatever.

Here are some cute things I found this week that could potentially make great gifts for you or someone you love.

1. bernadette sequined midi dress

This dress is perfect for the holidays. And while I realize we may not have many gatherings this year, it’s so pretty and on sale and you might be really glad you added it to your closet later on.

It’s normally $228 but it’s 50% off this weekend and just $114.

2. oversized fuzzy sweatshirt with pockets

If there was an item of clothing that could basically help us get through the last of 2020 and welcome 2021, I believe it is this oversized sweatshirt. It’s fuzzy, it’s soft and it has pockets. It’s essentially a security blanket for grown women.

It’s $29.99.

3. leopard faux fur jacket

I love a leopard fur jacket. This one is normally $168 but is on sale for $84 this weekend.

4. pilcro lonline lily cardigan

I think this is so beautiful and a great way to keep warm. The colors in it are divine.

It’s normally $198 but on sale for $99 this weekend.

5. quinn sequined tunic blouse

This is another great holiday option and would look great with some faux leather leggings.

It’s on sale for $74 this weekend. It also comes in white.

6. deco diamond pendant necklace

I think these are so pretty and would make a great gift. They’re on sale for $39 this weekend.

7. gap fleece turtleneck sweatshirt

This is super cute in person and really cozy. In my opinion it’s the perfect winter sweatshirt to wear with joggers when you want to look pulled together but still comfortable.

It’s normally $59.95 but 50% off with code FAST50. It comes in a bunch of color options.

8. old navy tulip-hem pullover sweatshirt

This is another great sweatshirt option and is long enough to wear with leggings. I’m always looking for a good sweatshirt to wear over my workout clothes.

This is $39.99 plus an additional 35% off at checkout.

9. stars above animal print pajamas

I love the Stars Above pajamas and these leopard ones are so cute. Perfect Christmas gift or a great treat for yourself for working yourself into a frenzy trying to make Christmas magical.

These are $29.99.

10. juliette collarless blazer

These are the most versatile little sweater/blazer thing and they’re on sale for $79.50 plus an extra 20% off with code FESTIVE at checkout. They come in several color options and look great with everything from jeans to office wear to joggers or leggings.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Fashion Friday: Edition it’s Black Friday

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. I’m over here just shopping online and thinking about how I’m never going to eat again.

Until tomorrow.

Or later tonight.

1. printed long dress

I think this is such a gorgeous dress for the holidays and it’s on sale for $74.99.

2. knox rose long sleeve button-down shirt

I love a plaid tunic and this one is a great length and color combo. It’s $29.99.

3. melody velvet tunic dress

I think these velvet tunics are so pretty and a great way to be dressed up yet still comfortable. You can wear these with a pair of faux leather leggings and have a great holiday outfit.

This is $148 but 30% off right now. It comes in several color options.

4. universal thread peasant top

This top is on sale for $21.24 and comes in a few other colors, but I love this red for the holiday season.

5. old navy plaid flannel shirt

Old Navy has great plaid flannels. They are normally $29.99 but are 50% off right now. They come in a bunch of color options.

6. aerie button mock neck sweater

This is such a great sweater. I have a hard time resisting any kind of cream color sweater and this is no exception.

It’s on sale for $35.97.

7. ribbed balloon sleeve sweater

This sweater is normally $70 but on sale for $39.90 and comes in a ton of color options.

8. boucle funnel neck pullover sweater

This is so pretty and long enough for leggings.

It’s normally $79 but on sale for $37.42.

9. allie + bess bracelets

I am such a fan of all things Allie + Bess. Their bracelets are so gorgeous and well made.

They are offering 30% off everything on their site with code BLACKFRIDAY30 at checkout.

10. anrabess casual turtleneck tunic sweater

This is one of my favorite purchases of the year. This sweater is great with leggings, super comfortable and comes in a ton of color options.

Best of all, it’s just $35.99. It would make a great Christmas gift because the sizing is pretty forgiving.

That’s it for today.

Happy shopping.

Hope you have a good Friday.

Fashion Friday: Edition heavy on the anthropologie

It’s hard to believe that we are on the official countdown to Christmas. I can honestly say I have yet to put up one decoration or buy one gift. I still have pumpkins on my porch that may or may not be rotten and flowers in my flowerpots that are leftover from the summer.

Maybe after Thanksgiving I’ll get it together. Or maybe I’ll just put Santa hats on my pumpkins.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. teardrop hoop earrings

I love a simple gold earring that you can wear every day. These would make a great gift or stocking stuffer.

They are $29.95 plus an extra 30% off. They also come in silver.

2. cloth and stone lianna buttondown

This is a great basic buttondown that can be worn year round.

It’s on sale for $59.95 plus an extra 30% off. It also comes in white.

3. a new day long sleeve smocked blouse

I think this top would be so pretty for the holidays.

It’s $24.99. It also comes in cream or rust.

4. sigrid duster kimono

It has yet to get cold here other than a couple of “cool” fronts that haven’t lasted long so the last thing I need is another sweater. I do love this though.

It’s on sale for $99.95 plus an extra 30% off.

5. tavi embroidered buttondown

This is another great basic top that can be worn year round. It comes in a couple of other colors.

It’s on sale for $49.95 plus an extra 30% off.

6. rani sweater blazer

I’ve been seeing these sweater blazers everywhere and really like them.

This one is on sale for $99.95 plus an extra 30% off.

7. tinopi burnout velvet duster kimono

How gorgeous is this? The reviews are so good which makes it even more intriguing.

It’s on sale for $99.95 plus an extra 30% off.

8. zesica turtleneck sweater

This is just a great basic sweater to wear with jeans or even joggers. It comes in a bunch of color options and is just $28.79.

9. stars above lounge cardigan

This lounge cardigan is so soft and would make a great Christmas gift.

It’s $29.99 and comes in ivory, gray or pink.

10. brushed plaid coat

This coat has a total 70’s thing going on which, of course, makes it my favorite.

It’s $74.99 but 40% off.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday and a lovely Thanksgiving week.