Diary

I’ve been out of town all week so this is going to be quick. I will say there are many good sale items to be found right now depending on what you may want or need.

Here are a few cute things I found this week:

1. j.crew rainbow enamel hoop earrings

I have loved these all summer because they are so bright and fun, yet still just a hoop. They are on sale for $23.99 but an extra 50% off with the code WHOA at checkout.

2. spanx faux leather leggings

This is the one thing I immediately ordered from the Nordstrom sale because I regretted not getting them all year last year. They are normally $98 but on sale for $64.90 during the sale and trust me when I say this is the only time you will see them on sale all year.

3. h&m v-neck tunic dress

I realize not everyone loves a tunic dress but they are a cool, comfortable option for the summer heat and that part of fall that isn’t really fall but still just more summer in September and October. I am a fan. This is at H&M for $19.99 and comes in other colors and patterns but Meghan Markle has made me like this olive green color.

4. halogen seamless crop bra

If you are in the market for a bra that is more of a lounge bra as opposed to the kind you immediately want to rip off your body when you get home, I have discovered that this is a good one. It’s normally $25 but on sale for $15.90 during the Nordstrom sale and comes in several color options.

5. madewell suede stripe transport leather tote

I love these Madewell transport totes for just a great all around handbag. They are normally $198 but on sale right now for $131.50. It also comes in olive green. Probably because of Meghan Markle.

6. caslon side snap tunic sweater

This is another thing I’m tempted to buy during the Nordstrom sale. I love a long tunic sweater and these snaps make this one cute. Plus, maybe it’s because I was a teen in the 80s but I kind of like this almost neon yellow. It’s normally $79 but on sale for $49.90. It comes in several color options in case this yellow doesn’t appeal to you.

7. daily ritual jersey muscle swing dress

This cute, simple dress is just $18.50 and perfect to get you through the rest of summer. I like that it’s almost knee-length. It comes in several color options and a few stripe options.

8. eva printed jute tote

Free People has 30% off all their sale items right now. This darling tote is on sale for $49.95 but an additional 30% off with no code needed at checkout. I would actually use this as an everyday bag during the summer because it’s too cute to save for just the beach.

9. your girl tunic

This is on sale at Free People for $59.95 plus 30% off. I bought one years ago and I still love it. It’s so soft and perfect with leggings when the weather cools off. It also comes in a coral color. And I have the XS and it has plenty of room and I’m never an XS.

10. nike no show socks

These are the best no show socks that I’ve tried because they stay put and don’t do that slink down thing that other socks do. They are on sale for $9.90 for a three pack.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I seriously can’t believe that the 4th of July is next week. June has gone by so fast and it still doesn’t really feel like summer to me, except for the heat and the mosquitoes.

I have laughed because I follow a lot of fashion bloggers on Instagram and they’ve all been posting various outfit options for the 4th of July and it’s caused me to question my life because we have no real plans for the 4th of July that require any kind of elaborate patriotic wardrobe choices. I remember back in ye olden days when people just wore that $5 t-shirt from Old Navy to show their patriotism and now we have all manner of gingham and checks and stars and stripes to choose from.

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

1. chiara corseted wide-leg pants

I love a wide-leg pant and I think these are so cute. They are $69.95 plus Anthropologie has an extra 30% off all sale with no code needed at checkout.

2. colonsay tunic

This tunic is a great length and good to wear alone now or layered with a sweater and leggings during the fall and winter. It’s $39.95 but an additional 30% off. It also comes in some other color options.

3. sojos small square polarized sunglasses

I have a pair of Ray-Bans that look almost just like these but were significantly more expensive. I was excited to find this version for $13.99 that I can wear at the lake or the river or in whatever hazardous conditions I might find myself in where I don’t want to wear my nice glasses. Are they really polarized? I have no idea, but they are just $13.99.

4. universal thread collared shirtdress

This is a great little dress from Target that can be dressed up or down and it’s that Lyocell fabric that is kind of magically soft. It’s $27.99. It also comes in yellow or burgundy. The model is 5’9″ so keep in mind that it won’t be as short on those of us who aren’t models.

5. grecerelle maxi dress beach cover up

I have the short sleeve version of this, but I love this one to wear as a swimsuit coverup or just to run around in the heat. It’s $23.80 and comes in several color options.

6. universal thread pocket v-neck t-shirt

These t-shirts from Target are a great basic and on sale 3 for $20. They come in a lot of color options.

7. sanibel platform wedge sandal

Everyone who has these sandals swears by them. They are comfortable and look cute with so many different outfits, even your 4th of July outfits. And now they are on sale for $49.90 and come in lots of color options .

8. lana sandal

I really like these strappy flat sandals. They also come in coral or black and are 50% off and on sale for $29.90.

9. halogen multi ring hoop earrings

These are great basic everyday earrings if you are in need of such a thing. They are $29.90 and come in gold or silver.

10. central shirt in dalton stripe

Madewell has a lot of their summer basics on sale right now, including this cute striped shirt. It’s $69.50 but 25% off with the code FIREWORK at checkout. You could wear this with some red shorts for the 4th of July. But then you’d have to find a pair of red shorts.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

It’s officially the point in summer where it’s really too hot to do anything except stay in the air-conditioning as much as possible. Fortunately, we have the Women’s World Cup and the College World Series to help achieve these goals.

Here are some cute things I found this week between watching all the sports:

1. rosemary midi dress

I love all the dresses like this that are available right now. They are so feminine and perfect for summer, plus you can layer a cardigan or denim jacket on top if you feel the need.

This one is on sale for $89.95. It also comes in coral and black. Plus sizes are available as well.

2. camilla maxi dress

This is a great maxi dress and now it’s on sale for $99.95. It also comes in black, solid blue and a colorful pattern that’s almost sold out. It’s also available in plus sizes.

3. haida peasant top

This is a gorgeous summer top and it’s on sale for just $29.95. It also comes in a blue pattern and white but sizes are limited. I happen to really love this yellow. It would be so cute with white jeans or denim cut off shorts.

4. straw panama hat

A summer hat is an essential for those of us who have basically become vampires when it comes to the sun on our face. This one is really cute and just $15.99. It also comes in a bunch of color options.

5. here for the fiesta red dress

This dress is darling. I love the style, I love the color, I love everything about it. It’s $44.

6. swing by royal blue embroidered dress

This is another great summer dress that’s just easy to throw on. You could dress it up with wedges or even wear it as a swimsuit coverup. It’s $66.

7. bowtie jelly flip-flops

These cute little studded flip-flops are knock-off versions of Valentino sandals. The difference is the Valentinos are about $345 and these are just $19.99. They’re the perfect shoe for the pool or beach or even just to wear to dinner.

8. granada maxi dress

This dress is truly one of my favorites that I’ve seen this season. I love the bright embroidered detail and the ties at the shoulder. It’s $76.

It also comes in red here. I don’t know how to tell you which color to get because they are both gorgeous.

9. summer tortoise acrylic earrings

I know I’ve mentioned my sister’s earrings before, but I had to show you these bright acrylic ones. They are so colorful and fun and perfect for all your summer outfits. They are $16.

10. liv flat slide sandal

I love these sandals because they are strappy without being too strappy. Does that make sense because it did in my head. They are $39.95 and also come in rose gold and silver.

I also love these toms lexie sandals. Caroline had a pair similar to these last summer and they are so comfortable and cute. Just a great every day sandal.

They are $62.99.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.