Diary

Well.

It’s November.

I don’t even know how this happened.

But the weather is cold and Halloween is over and you know what that means. CHRISTMAS.

I’m kidding. Kind of.

You can totally wait until November 2 to think about Christmas so enjoy the next few hours of your life.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. loft cowl neck tunic sweater

This cowl neck sweater is so pretty and a great length. It’s on sale for $35 and comes in several color options and is such a great basic. You can wear it alone or layered under a jacket.

2. j.crew factory vail parka

I have loved this parka for a long time. It’s just a great classic coat and it’s currently 30% off and on sale for $187.50 It also comes in yellow or pink which are equally adorable.

3. loft embroidered smocked mock neck blouse

This is such a pretty blouse and would be great dressed up with some skinny velvet jeans for a holiday party. It’s $59.50.

4. old navy boucle blouson sleeve sweater

This sweater is so soft and I love this color for fall. It’s $44.99 but 20% off with code SWEET at checkout and comes in several color options.

5. young and free brown floral top

This is a great Free People-ish top for just $54. I love the brown floral print and the boho style. Perfect for Thanksgiving.

6. h&m pleated skirt

I’ve seen the leopard print version of this skirt everywhere but this black and gold is so pretty and a different take on a big trend. You could wear it with a t-shirt and denim jacket or dress it up with a pretty sweater or a gold top for holiday parties. It’s $69.99.

There is also this black and gold chiffon dress if you’re more of a dress person.

It’s also $69.99.

7. h&m long blouse

This navy floral blouse is so pretty and perfect to wear with leggings or skinny jeans and it’s only $17.99 It also comes in black and I think the black over a pair of black faux leather leggings with gold jewelry becomes a comfortable but really cute holiday party outfit.

8. h&m v-neck sweater

It’s hard to beat a good v-neck sweater. They are universally flattering and can be worn dressed up or down. This one is $24.99 and also comes in ivory or beige.

9. plaid long sleeve sherpa pullover

North Face had a buffalo plaid pullover similar to this one last year that I really wanted and never bought. And now I’m kind of glad because this one looks cozier and it’s just $36.99. It comes in several color options.

10. ae chenille oversized striped sweater

This is such a bright, happy sweater for winter, plus the chenille is so soft. It’s on sale for $34.46.

I also love this ae cable knit crew neck sweater.

It’s also on sale for $34.46 and comes in an oatmeal and pink colorway.

That’s it for today.

If you need me, I’ll be here digging through the leftover Halloween candy looking for the chocolate.

Have a good Friday.

So I’m writing this from Honey’s couch in Bryan/College Station right now. We are here because Caroline is doing an official tour of A&M today which is so weird since she’s still in Kindergarten in my mind. But apparently college is a real thing and it’s right around the corner and denial isn’t going to change that.

Then we’re headed to Dallas for a soccer game on Saturday and then back home Saturday night where hopefully Perry, Piper and Mabel will be waiting with Mexican food.

Here are a few things I found this week:

1. airy shirt dress

I really like this and it appears to be the perfect length. This is perfect to wear with boots or booties. It’s $34.99 and also comes in olive green or black.

2. we the free arden tee

I love the length of this tee and it’s so soft. Great to wear with leggings. It’s $58 and comes in a ton of color options.

3. ae oversized softest crewneck sweater

I was in American Eagle the other day and fell in love with this sweater. It’s super soft, not too heavy and comes in ton of color options. It’s on sale for $29.99.

4. ae velour leggings

I also loved these leggings. They are velour and so unbelievably soft. They are on sale for $29.96 and also come in other patterns and a solid black option.

5. burnout pattern blouse

I think this is so pretty and could be festive for the holidays. Maybe you could wear it to Thanksgiving lunch with a pair of stretchy pants. It’s $49.99 and also comes in black.

6. prancer cable knit sweater dress

I think this is such a pretty sweater dress and I love the coziness of the cable knit. It’s $68.

7. daily ritual supersoft terry long sleeve shirt

This is a great basic and it’s just $28.

8. chelsea28 cowl neck sweater

The cuffs on this sweater are my favorite. It’s $79 and it also comes in a charcoal gray and rouge heather.

9. set the tone cream and blush cowl neck sweater

This is such a pretty sweater and it’s $48.

10. daily ritual supersoft terry funnelneck dress

I have a daily ritual dress that I bought this summer and wore it constantly. It was practically my uniform. And now I think I need this long sleeve version. It’s $28.90 and also comes in black, navy, light gray and charcoal.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

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.

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.

As of 2:00 today I’ll be in Amarillo for an event to benefit Amarillo Angels which is an organization that supports foster care. It’ll be a combination of the Big Boo Podcast live and the Popcast with Knox and Jamie. All that to say, it probably won’t be very fun at all and we’ll hardly laugh even a little bit.

So, I still need to pack and shower and find all the travel size toiletries that I haven’t used since after I finished my last speaking event last spring and therefore this will be brief.

Here are some cute things I found this week even though it’s still way too hot for me to care what I look like at least 98% of the time.

1. ines peasant blouse

This is a really cute top and it’s on sale for $49.95 but with an extra 40% off sale items. It comes in two other colors and I saw it in person at Anthro. The neckline is low so it will definitely need something under it, but it is very, very cute.

2. designed to align navy multi-stripe sweater

I love a cute sweater and this one fits the bill. It would be cute with a pair of joggers or equally cute dressed up with black skinny jeans. It’s $48.

3. gillian printed kimono

This kimono is great because you could wear it now and then layer it over all black when the weather cools off. I love the pop of fuschia. It’s on sale for $79.95 but an extra 40% off.

4. mock neck tunic shell

This is a great basic layering piece. I love that it’s long enough to wear over leggings and that you can use it to wear under a jacket or sweater or just wear it by itself. I mean, you need to have pants on but you could wear it by itself with pants. It’s $49.50 and it also comes in maroon

5. leopard print ponte leggings

Speaking of leggings and pants, these are so cute and would look darling with the shell featured above and then later with an oversize black sweater. They are $59.50 but currently 40% off.

6. the merly jacket

This is still my favorite purchase of last year. I wear mine all the time and it’s the perfect accessory for so many outfits. It’s $148 but it’s a classic piece.

7. coterie embroidered tunic

This is pricey at $170 and I’m hoping it will go on sale. But this blue color is too pretty to keep to myself.

8. parvati lace top

I tried this on in Anthro yesterday and it’s much cuter in person. I love that it’s very soft and just feels like a t-shirt, yet it’s dressier than a t-shirt. It’s also a good length if you want something that hits right below your waist yet doesn’t require a tuck in. It’s $68.

9. bp layered chain necklace

On Real Housewives of New York, Tinsley wears this layered chain necklace that I’ve always loved. And I’m betting hers is out of my price range. But this one is $39 and it also comes in silver.

10. crz yoga high waist workout leggings

This is a long story, but the short version is someone hacked into my Amazon account and they ordered some things that somehow still came to my address because I guess they were smart enough to hack into my account but not smart enough to change the shipping address. I don’t know. But they sent me a pair of these leggings and I kept them because it felt like it was meant to be. They are so buttery soft and comfortable and come in a ton of color options. They are $24-$26.

P.S. I sent the other stuff back after a whole lot of hassle and trying to figure things out and nothing else was as good as these leggings.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.