Fashion

This has been a whirlwind week. I left for Pawhuska, OK early Sunday morning and then got home Wednesday late afternoon. Then I had my first in person speaking event since last December last night. And I have two more Zoom things to do later today.

Plus, I still need to go vote which is on my to-do list for today.

All that to say, it feels good to be a little busy and have actual things on my calendar.

Here are some cute things I’ve found this week:

1. oversized chunky knit batwing cardigan

I love an oversized comfy cardigan to throw on over workout wear or with a cute graphic t-shirt and jeans.

This one comes in a bunch of color options and is just $37.98.

2. aliana waffle pullover

I went to Anthropologie this week and this was the piece of clothing that tempted me the most. It is so cute in person and this green color is so pretty. Super cute option if you need some good casual options.

It comes in several color options and it’s $88.

3. anrabess turtleneck long sleeve sweater

I finally got this yesterday and it’s everything I hoped it would be. This blue color is dreamy and it’s essentially just like the Free People version. I ordered the small and it’s plenty long enough to wear with leggings. I’d size down if you’re in between sizes.

It comes in a ton of color options and is $33.99.

4. plaid coat with shearling hood

I think this is such a great coat option, especially for those of us who live through warmer winters. It would be so cute over a t-shirt with jeans and hiking boots.

It’s $44.97 and also comes in a green or a white option.

5. chooka eastlake chelsea faux fur waterproof boot

I love this cute waterproof boot option with faux fur for rainy days. This olive green is a great neutral and these are on sale for $39.97.

6. a new day travel wrap

I was in Target last week and saw this in person. I fell in love immediately. It’s so unbelievably soft and the perfect layer. It could also be worn as a thicker scarf or used as a wrap on a cold airplane.

It’s $20 and comes in several color options. It’s one size fits all and would actually make a great Christmas gift for the women in your life.

7. abercrombie high rise jeans leggings

These jeans continue to be my new favorites. They are so comfortable and stretchy and soft that I’ll wear them instead of actual leggings. They are currently buy one, get on 50% off.

They come in a bunch of wash options and run true to size.

8. blue ombre sweater

I featured the brown version of this sweater a few weeks ago, but now I’m in love with this blue version. It’s so pretty and it’s $48.

9. wild fable quilted jacket

This quilted jacket looks just like a Free People version that is four times the price. This would look great dressed up with jeans or booties, but would be equally cute over your athleisure.

It comes in pink, black or olive green and is just $35.

10. billabong sunburnt maxi wrap

I featured this back in the summer and Gulley bought it for me for my birthday. I love it so much and it looks great over all black. Now it’s on sale for $34.99.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I just got home from our high school’s first football game of the season. The air was cool, the band marched on the field, the cheerleaders cheered and the football players played.

Then the sun set and the moon came up. And it was red.

Normally, I would just think “Wow, cool moon!” But because it’s 2020, I kind of wondered if it was perhaps a bad omen.

Then I remembered the Aggies play the Crimson Tide this Saturday and realized, yes, that’s probably a bad sign of things to come.

On the bright side, here are some cute things I found this week:

1. h&m turtleneck sweater

I love sweaters from H&M. They are always soft and not itchy. And this one is just $34.99.

It also comes in gray.

2. velia maxi dress

This dress is pricey at $188 but it’s one I’ll keep an eye on for when it goes on sale. I love all the colors.

3. h&m cable-knit sweater

This is another great H&M sweater. I love an ivory cable-knit sweater and I almost bought this one before I remembered I already have at least three in my closet because I buy a new one every year because I forget what I already own.

This one is $39.99 and would be perfect with leggings and boots.

4. h&m loose-knit sweater

I do own this sweater. It’s a great lightweight sweater that I can wear right now and looks great worn out or you can do a half-tuck into jeans.

It’s $24.99 and it comes in several colors and plus sizes.

5. j.crew western chambray shirt

I think a denim shirt is a great basic and everyone should have one in their closet. You can wear all denim, you can wear denim with camo or another print, you can wear this shirt open over a tank or t-shirt or you can wear it buttoned-up. You can tuck it in, wear it out or tie it in a knot.

This one from J.Crew is my personal favorite. It’s the perfect washed look, super soft and very flattering on.

It’s on sale along with a lot of other things with the code 5DAYS at checkout. It also comes in petite and tall sizes.

6. sole society eavan faux shearling bootie

I bought some boots very similar to these last winter and I love them. They would look so cute with the cream cable-knit sweater up above and some leggings or skinny jeans.

They are $119.95 and also come in other colors.

7. topshop animal print chiffon top

I really love the print and the detail of this top. It would be good for the office or a night out paired with jeans and black booties.

It’s $68.

8. gold hoop earrings

These gold hoops are about the best $10 you could spend on a pair of earrings. I love that they have the clasp so you don’t have to mess with earring backs and they are just a great shape and color for everyday wear.

9. adidas swift run sneaker

These are still some of my favorite sneakers for when I’m wearing athleisure. They are $85, super comfortable and come in several color options.

10. make your mind up stripe cardigan

This is the cutest striped cardigan. It’s $55.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

And BTHO ‘Bama.

I don’t know about y’all but I feel like I’ve lived a thousand lives since last Friday. But at the same time, it’s hard to believe that we’re almost to October. I heard someone say that September, October, November and December are the “LMNOP” of the year and that feels like the truest thing.

Anyway, this will basically be me this weekend into between watching football and soccer.

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However, the fact there will be Aggie football on my television on Saturday night makes me feel like this.

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I wasn’t sure that SEC football would actually happen this year, so God bless Greg Sankey for making that happen. You, good sir, are the real MVP of 2020.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. lace blouse

I know a lace blouse isn’t necessarily for everyone, but I think they are so pretty with a pair of jeans and boots. This one also comes in black or olive green and plus sizes.

It’s $29.99.

2. allaire high-low maxi skirt

I think this skirt is so pretty and the colors make me swoon.

It’s on sale for $119.95 but with an additional 30% off all sale at Anthropologie. The reviews say to size down so keep that in mind.

3. stateside tori asymmetrical top

This is a great basic tee with a little extra flair with the tie on the side. I love this type of top because it gives you a flattering waistline without the commitment of a tuck in.

It’s $39.95 plus an extra 30% off and it comes in a bunch of colors.

4. pilcro nayeli beaded buttondown

Sometimes when I’m looking for things to put on Fashion Friday, I see something that I immediately decide I have to own. This shirt was that thing this week. We all know I’m powerless to resist a white shirt and this one is so pretty with the beading.

It’s on sale for $79.95 plus an extra 30% off. It also comes in a chartreuse color.

5. aja embroidered blouse

This is such a pretty top and a great transition piece for fall with jeans and booties. It’s $59.95 plus an extra 30% off.

6. dalia tunic dress

This is another great Anthro sale piece. I adore these colors and you could wear it by itself now and then with a leather jacket and booties later.

It’s $99.95 but an extra 30% off. And the dress falls 36 inches so it’s above the knee but not too short. My personal cut off for dress length is 35 inches these days and I’m about 5’6″. Anything shorter than that feels weird to me because I’m almost 50. (Insert horror face emoji here.)

7. ybenlow turtleneck oversized sweater

This sweater is the definite winner of deal of the week. It’s just $20.88, so soft and cute and comes in a bunch of colors and even some striped options. I love the sleeves.

8. bp 60 mm butterly sunglasses

I like big sunglasses and I cannot lie. If sunglasses remind me of my Nanny circa 1977, then I am powerless to resist. These are just $19.

9. j.crew perfect rain jacket

If you are in the market for a cute raincoat, then this one is what you need. It’s normally $148 but 40% off with the code COZY at checkout

It also comes in camo and several solid colors.

10. wild fable jumpsuit

I have been patiently waiting for this to come back in stock and today is the day. I had a jumpsuit similar to this that I loved until it just got too faded and pilled to wear. Stay tuned for the Lifetime movie about this sad, true-life story.

This is $23, you can layer a long sleeve t-shirt under it or wear a denim jacket over it. It also comes in gray.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday as we all hold our breath to see what the season finale of 2020 will look like.

This is one of those weeks where I just don’t have much to say.

Here are some cute things I’ve found this week:

1. high-rise wide-leg cropped utility jean

I went in Banana Republic this week because they had a big sign on the window with “Sale” and, well, I’m only human. I’ve been wanting a pair of wide-leg cropped jeans but hadn’t found any I liked until I tried these on. They are so cute and comfortable with just a little bit of stretch, plus the front pockets are flattering and they aren’t too high-waisted.

I’ll wear these with short sleeve tops and sandals now and then sweaters and booties later. They are true to size.

They are on sale plus an extra 40% off which makes them under $50.

2. stars above lounge cardigan

I saw this in person in Target and it is dreamy. I know it’s supposed to be loungewear but you could totally wear this out and about.

It’s $29.99 and it also comes in ivory or charcoal gray.

3. black tie-dye tunic

I think this is a great tie-dye tunic to wear with leggings and sneakers. It’s $42.

4. universal thread ruffle tiered dress

I saw this dress in Target and it’s so much cuter in person. It’s a perfect piece to transition to fall and it’s just $34.99. It also comes in teal and an orange print which looks much better in person.

5. a new day ottoman rib t-shirt

I’m not sure why this is called a t-shirt because it’s thicker than that. It’s more of a sweatshirt maybe? All I know is it is super cute and would look great with the high waisted cropped wide leg jeans above.

Best of all, it’s only $20. It also comes in several colors.

6. free people pull on corduroy flares

These Free People pull on flares are my very favorite flare jeans and I’ve decided this is the year I will own a corduroy version. They are so flattering and super comfortable because they fit more like leggings.

They are $78 with free shipping and returns and come in a ton of color options.

7. captivate knit top

This is a new site I found this week and they have a lot of really cute things at good prices. I really like this knit top with the tie in front because it’s different from anything else I’ve seen.

This would be a great top to wear with high waisted pants or skirts when you don’t want to tuck something in, but need to have a waist line. It’s $49.95.

8. prettygarden long lantern sleeve sweater

This sweater is just gorgeous and these sleeves make me swoon. It’s just $28.99 and also comes in black or red.

9. anrabess cowl neck batwing sweater

This is another Amazon sweater that’s only $33.99. It’s long enough to wear with leggings and I love the ribbed detail.

It comes in a ton of color options.

10. sebby collection hooded faux fur coat

Would I like a hooded faux fur leopard coat? Yes please. This feels like something Beth Dutton would wear on Yellowstone which means I am here for it.

It’s on sale for $64.97 and also comes in black.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

First, I just want to take a minute to remember that today is September 11. Everything has felt so contentious this year and it’s weird to think about on how united the country seemed in the days following September 11. Honestly, I wonder if it will ever be that way again. It’s just hard to believe we are almost twenty years away from that awful day.

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Anyway, I cannot tell you how skeptical I was about an actual cool front arriving in San Antonio on September 9, but it really happened. Maybe this is God’s way of letting us know he hasn’t forgotten us as we live through the hellscape that is 2020.

Whatever the case, I’ll take it.

I’d forgotten what it feels like to walk outside and not immediately have regrets.

Speaking of outside, we are just two weeks ago from SEC football games. I watched Texas State and SMU play last weekend with an enthusiasm I once reserved for more of an LSU vs. Alabama game. I don’t even care who’s playing anymore, I just need football to be on my television during the fall.

Fortunately, my friend Kristy at Two Funny Girls has created the perfect cups for all of us who will be watching football on T.V. but not actually getting to tailgate as we have in years past before we knew about things like face masks and Covid-19.

That’s right.

Homegating.

This is where we are right now.

She also has these great cups with various campus skylines and I love them more than I can say.

She also has shatterproof plastic versions if that’s more your style.

You can find all of her tailgate cups here and you can get FREE SHIPPING when you use the code BIGMAMA at checkout.

Happy Homegating.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. vale maxi shirtdress

Anthropologie has 40% off on a bunch of new fall things just this weekend. This long shirtdress is on sale for $117.60. I love that you can wear it as a dress or leave it open and wear it as a kimono type thing.

It also comes in blue and I’m not sure which color I like best.

2. offline real me high waisted leggings

These leggings. I ordered these last week because I needed a new pair of black leggings and I’d heard great things about these. They did not disappoint. I cannot tell you how soft and comfortable they are and the material is great because long tops won’t cling to them. I highly recommend these.

They aren’t really a workout legging because they don’t have a ton of compression or thickness, but they are a perfect wear around/athleisure type leggings. I sized up to a medium but could’ve totally done a small. I just didn’t want the waistband to make me feel sad, but that isn’t really an issue.

They are on sale for $27.96 and come in several color options. I’ll also tell you that I like this 7/8th length because they hit right above my ankle. I’m 5’6″ for reference.

3. farm rio wide legged pants

I think these pants are so bright and darling. They are on sale for $88.80 and would look so great with a white tank and a denim jacket. Or maybe a black turtleneck and booties.

4. aerie boyfriend voop oversized t-shirt

I also got this t-shirt when I ordered my leggings. It is the perfect oversized t-shirt, works great with leggings and is loose without being too boxy, plus I love the neckline. I could totally wear a denim jacket or sweater coat over it if I wanted.

It’s on sale for $24.95 and comes in a bunch of color options. I actually got the maplewood which is kind of a maroon because I will wear it while I homegate before Aggie games.

5. elisabeth peasant blouse

This peasant blouse is so cute and would look great with skinny or flare jeans. It’s on sale for $61.60 and comes in a few different color and pattern options.

6. free people arden tee

I did a whole thing on Instagram this week with some of my favorite white shirts and this one made the cut. It’s a great basic long sleeve shirt, but long enough to wear with leggings and I enjoy a thumbhole in a shirt.

It’s $58 and comes in several color options.

7. vianne maxi shirtdress

If you are in need of a dress, this one is on sale for $134.40 and is darling. I love the print and the style. It would look great with tall boots or booties.

8. abercrombie mid rise jean leggings

Listen. These Abercrombie jeans leggings are maybe one of my best finds this year. They hold their shape like crazy, yet are so soft and comfortable. I like that the mid-rise holds everything in, but doesn’t hit so high up that my rib cage feels like it’s being compromised.

They are 20% off and on sale for $63.20. They come in a bunch of color and wash options, but I’m eyeing this black pair because I need a new pair of black skinny jeans. I’m telling you that I like these better than my AG jeans that I paid significantly more money for.

9. wild fable tiered babydoll dress

This is a cute little day dress to transition into fall. It comes in several fall prints and looks great on its own or with a denim jacket and booties or sneakers.

I was worried about the length, but the model is 5’9″ so I think it would be plenty long enough for most of us. It’s $25.

10. puff sleeve long sleeve dress

This is another great fall answer to the t-shirt dress. The puff long sleeves make it a little bit dressy if you want to go that direction with some great jewelry and booties, but it would be equally cute with a pair of sneakers.

It’s $32.99 and it also comes in cream.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.