Fashion

On Monday, I felt so optimistic about this week because it was only going to be a four day week due to the President’s Day holiday. That was such an optimistic and sweet time.

Then I flew to Dallas on Tuesday and went through having my flight home cancelled on Wednesday. And then Thursday looked at Wednesday and said, “Hold my beer” because P called me while I was at the airport returning the rental car I’d used to drive home from Dallas to tell me that the electric company was at our house to turn off our electricity because I had forgotten to pay our bill.

Yep.

And so after an hour of being on the phone with the CPS energy, I finally got it all cleared up and it would appear that while I thought I had paid our bill online the last two months, I forgot to hit the “submit” button. This is one of those times where I had to explain to P that “I have other gifts”. As of right now, I’m not sure what they are. However, it’s clear they are not focused in the arena of financial management and/or computer skills.

Anyway, the upside is I used our period of being electricity-free to clean up the closet in the playroom because you would be shocked at the things that you can’t do in 2019 with no electricity.

And, on that note, here are some cute things I found this week:

1. let’s brunch top in tulum dreams

I love this bright top for spring and summer, especially with white jeans. It’s semi-sheer so you will need a cami or tank under it. It’s $44.

2. bp brice notched bootie

I bought these booties last summer during the Nordstrom sale and I’ve loved them. They are super versatile because that part around your ankle is a little floppy and you can wear it up or turned down. Plus, they are really comfortable.

They are on sale for $49.90 and come in a couple of different color options.

3. everleigh roll-tab sleeve tunic

I love these roll-tab sleeve tunics because they are a great basic to wear alone and dress up with jewelry and accessories, but they also work well as a layering piece under cardigans or jackets.

They are no 50% off and on sale for $26. Not all colors are available, but this magenta is great for spring and summer.

4. bp cozy cable knit turtleneck sweater

I love a white sweater for this transitional time of year. You can do an all white look with white jeans and taupe or cognac accessories. Or you could wear it with black or blue jeans for a look that’s warm but just a little lighter. It’s on sale for 40% off and $29.40.

It also comes in charcoal gray or mint.

5. free people penny flare jeans

I wore these jeans on Wednesday when I spoke. And then I wore them to the airport when I found out my flight was cancelled. Then I wore them on the rental car shuttle at DFW that essentially drove us halfway back to San Antonio. And, finally, I wore them as I drove the five hours home in a Kia Soul. Here’s what I can tell you, they were comfortable the whole time. They essentially feel like wearing leggings. And I cannot overstate how flattering a flare leg jean is on essentially everyone.

They are $78 and come in short, regular or long inseam length (Short Inseam: 32 in Regular Inseam: 34 in Long Inseam: 37 in) For reference, I’m 5’6″ and have the regular inseam that I wear with 3 1/2 inch heels. They run true to size and the elastic waist is a gift.

6. grecerelle maxi dress

I ended up with three of these dresses last summer because when you find a good summer clothing option for $23.80, you embrace it. I wear mine tied up in the front. And I love them once the weather warms up because they are so comfortable, wash well, and you can wear them with a denim jacket and booties now and then just sandals later.

7. niashot women’s short sleeve v-neck

I ordered this last week because I needed a simple white t-shirt to wear with leggings. This one is a great length and, while it’s a little sheer I think it can still be worn by itself under a jacket or sweater. I ordered a medium and it’s long enough for me to wear with leggings. But I think I could’ve done a large, too, if I wanted it be a little more flowy. It’s $14.99, super soft and comes in a ton of color options.

8. adidas swift run sneakers

I love these Adidas for just running around with my athleisure. They are $85 and also come in all white and a charcoal gray.

9. pilcro textured tunic

It’s hard to beat a good white tunic for spring and summer. You can wear it over leggings or skinny jeans or half-tucked in shorts later in the season. This one is normally $88 but currently 20% off and $70.40. It’s a plus that it’s textured because that means you don’t have to worry about ironing it all the time.

10. the merly jacket

I cannot overstate how much I love this denim jacket. I realize I keep talking about it but it’s the best denim jacket I’ve ever owned and I bet I wear it 4-5 times a week. It’s pricey at $148 but you can 20% off your first order if you sign up for emails.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Well, we are limping to the finish line this week after a week of Nyquil and all manner of immunity boosting supplements. And so I’m thankful for a three day weekend to have some time to recover and also wash everything in the house down with bleach in the hopes that P and I don’t get sick now.

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

1. all things new suede and turquoise wrap bracelets

My sister has added these darling turquoise wrap bracelets to her shop and I adore them. In fact, I saw them on Facebook before I realized they were hers and decided I had to have one. I guess this confirms that DNA is a real thing. They are $16.

And she’s also started making these acrylic and leather earrings which are so cute. Acrylic earrings are a big trend right now and I love that they are lightweight. These are also $16.

Finally, I wanted to show you this stick bead necklace for $25. She also has a red version, but you know I love the turquoise the best because I believe it’s a neutral and goes with almost everything.

2. old navy crewneck sweater

I ran in Old Navy yesterday because I was looking for a gray v-neck t-shirt to replace one that I have apparently lost. I didn’t find a good gray v-neck, but I looked around and found a ton of cute stuff for spring. Alas, I was in a hurry so didn’t have time to fully investigate.

This crewneck sweater is darling. It’s lightweight and perfect for Spring and I love the striped detail on the cuffs. It’s 20% off taken at checkout and comes in several other color options.

3. old navy wide strap camera bag

Old Navy has these cute crossbody bags on sale for $24 plus 20% off taken at checkout. They also come in red or camel and they are a perfect size.

4. ae military button up shirt

I’ve been wanting a shirt in this olive color for a while now and was waiting for this one to go on sale. It’s just a good versatile basic that you can wear on it’s on or open over a t-shirt or tank. It’s on sale for $33.71 plus free shipping.

5. old navy relaxed slub knit tunic

I really like this tunic and it will be so cute with white shorts or jeans. It’s $26.99 plus 20% off taken at checkout. It also comes in yellow.

6. dr. scholl’s slay all day sneaker

Here’s a question. If you are a Dr. Scholl shoe, can you really get away with being called “Slay all day”? I appreciate the attempt to relate to the youths, but I’m not sure this is going to persuade them that Dr. Scholls are the new Adidas All-Stars. But they look a lot like these APL Techloom Bliss shoes that I really like, but less expensive.

These are $89.95. They also come in black and Dr. Scholl knows how to make a comfortable shoe.

7. I would know one shoulder maxi dress

I don’t have anywhere to wear this right now, but I wish I had a tropical vacation planned because I would for sure order this. It’s $52.

8. treasure & bond sannibel platform wedge sandal

These wedges were everywhere last summer and I never bought a pair. However, I will this summer because everyone raves about how comfortable they are and that is what I am currently looking for in a shoe. Plus, they are really cute. They are $79.95 and also come in black, gray, mustard or white.

9. h&m shirt dress

I saw this cute dress on H&M and had to share. H&M was offering 14% and free shipping with the code LOVE but I’m not sure if it still applies after Valentine’s Day. This is $34.99.

I also love this h&m dress with a tie collar

It’s just $24.99 and also comes in black or red. It would be perfect dressed up or down. And I was worried about the length so I even did a metric system conversion for you and learned that 90.5 centimeters converts to 35.6 inches so you can figure out if that’s an above the knee length you feel okay about.

10. ae smocked neck peasant top

This top has such great reviews and I’m always in the market for another maroon top option. I think this would be great with jeans now and shorts later. It’s on sale for $33.74 plus free shipping.and also comes in teal.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I’m going to get right to the point because I am ready to take some Nyquil and get in the bed. Caroline had a cold all last week and, naturally, now I have it in spite of all the precautions I took to make sure that didn’t happen.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. free people kiss kiss tunic

I am powerless to resist a pretty white tunic. This is $128.

2. peepers shine on blue light filtering reading glasses

I have worn reading glasses for at least the last three years, but I had never merged my need of reading glasses with my need to have glasses that filter blue light. These do both and they are so cute even though Caroline says they make me look like Edna from The Incredibles. They are $25 and come in several color options.

3. a pleasant surprise white lace top

‘Tis almost the season for all the pretty white tops. I really like this one and it’s $42.

4. the merly jacket

I realize that $148 is a lot to pay for a denim jacket, but I have owned this one for two months now and it is the best denim jacket I have ever owned. It’s so soft and feels like I’ve had in for a million years. I wear it with just about everything right now.

5. topshop cleo faux leather hobo bag

In case you are in the market for a black handbag, I think this one is really great and it’s just $55.

6. caslon cuff sleeve sweater

This sweater is now 40% off and on sale for $35.40. It comes in several color options but I really love this white for transitioning into spring. You could wear it with white jeans and the denim jacket and it would be the cutest.

7. genny ring set

This popped up on my Instagram feed because I guess I thought that I might want to buy some sort of pretty costume jewelry ring and Instagram read my mind in that weird way it does that I don’t want to overthink lest I throw my cell phone away and try to get off the grid. This set is $42 and I think it’s a fun pop of color.

8. lilax knit slouchy oversized warm winter beanie

We are currently in the midst of school soccer season which means I sit out in the cold and/or rain at least two nights a week. This requires some sort of warm hat to wear on my head and I was tired of all my other ones. Then I found this cutie on Amazon for just $10.99 and it’s my new favorite. It is so soft, the perfect amount of slouch, warm and comes in ton of color options.

9. c9 champions leggings

I ran in Target earlier this week and saw these fun leggings. They are $34.99.

And they’d look really cute paired with this layering hoodie for $24.99

The hoodie also comes in navy and white if you just like the hoodie and are scared of bright colors. Fuchsia isn’t for everyone.

10. clayton sweater

I featured this last week, but I cannot overstate how much I love mine. I bought the medium so it’s oversized and it is so cozy. Several colors are almost out of stock, but the red has all sizes left and it’s such a great color. I also like the blue. It’s much prettier in person.

It’s $69.95 but an additional 40% off.

11. loft beach ruffled henley dress

I was going to end with that sweater, but I happened to see this beach dress at Loft. It’s normally $79.50 but on sale for $39.50 and would be a great coverup if you can even think about such things while in the midst of a polar vortex.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Happy Friday!

I’m currently in a hotel room in Austin and it’s actually Thursday afternoon, but I’ve been looking forward to Friday since Monday so I’m going to go ahead and wish us all a happy Friday.

And this isn’t any kind of transition at all, but I have been meaning to mention that I find myself posting a lot more often on Instagram these days because it’s just easy. In many ways, Instagram feels like the new blog format because it’s just so easy. All that say, you may want to follow me on Instagram if you aren’t already. You can find me here. This isn’t any kind of sales pitch or anything. I’m not selling Tupperware over on Instagram. I just tend to put more daily life updates or funny things there than I do here right now. The end.

Now here are some cute things I found this week:

1. sweater moto jacket

If I didn’t already own a black leather jacket, I would totally buy this one. I love the sweater/jacket mix and the embroidery detail. It’s so cute and it’s on sale for $129.95 plus there is currently 40% off all sale at Anthropologie.

2. laszlo textured top

This would be a great top for work or for date night. I love the color and the way it fits at the waist. It’s $49.95 plus 40% off all sale at Anthropologie.

3. wilhelmina pullover

I did this photo shoot thing with a friend this week and realized I have no solid color items in my closet right now that aren’t tan, black, gray or white. I’ve decided I need to fix that and this sweater is a good start. It’s $59.95 plus 40% off all sale at Anthropologie. It also comes in a few other colors, but sizes are limited and I adore this fuchsia.

4. jenna floral embellished cardigan

I ran in Francesca’s the other day and saw this sweater and thought it was so cute. It’s $68 but is 30% off with no code needed at checkout.

5. wind down sweater

I have a sweater just like this. Shockingly, it is in the tan family. But I love this hot pink version. It’s $36 and it comes in a ton of color options. It’s lightweight so perfect to wear alone or under a jacket or sweater coat.

6. sam edelman espadrille flat

These espadrille flats are such a great transition shoe for spring. They are normally $89.95 but on sale for $49.97 at Nordstrom Rack. They also come in black.

7. free people sweetest thing thermal

Free People has a ton of stuff on sale right now and this is one of my favorites. It’s on sale for $49.95. It also comes in ivory and rose.

8. taffy sweater cardi

This is such a great cardigan. It’s on sale for $99.95.

9. j.crew factory floral printed pajamas

J.Crew makes the best, softest pajamas. I love this bright floral and they are on sale for $39.50.

10. treasure & bond varsity knit stripe top

I love a good long sleeve tee and this one is so cute to wear with jeans or leggings. It’s $45 and it comes in several different color options.

11. bb dakota cool cat snow leopard coat

I didn’t know that I even wanted a snow leopard coat until I saw this one. It’s so fancy and white and pretty. It’s $118.

12. erica twist cowl neck pullover

I’ve been needing a couple of workout type tops to wear around on days when it’s colder outside. The working out part is totally optional. This is $79 and comes in a couple of other colors.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.