Fashion

I woke up at the crack of dawn on Thursday morning because Caroline had to be at school at 5:50 a.m. to catch a bus for school soccer. For those of you unfamiliar (myself included) this means it was still dark outside. Even Piper and Mabel were looking at us like “Why are we up in the middle of the night?”

P dropped her off and then I poured an extra strength cup of coffee before I finally managed to be coherent enough to get dressed and make my way to San Marcos to watch her play in an 8:00 a.m. game. And now I’m sitting in a Starbucks right by the outlet malls because I promised myself I’d get some work done before I let myself shop. So basically I’m online shopping before I do some real life shopping. That’s a good day. Even if it did start at 5:15 in the morning.

Here are some cute things I found this week.

1. make it fair pink dust cardigan

These color block cardigans are everywhere right now and I think they are so cute. This one is $44. It also comes in an olive green option if pink isn’t your thing.

2. greatest embrace sweater

I love a long sweater and the red version of this one is so vibrant and pretty. It’s $44. It also comes in olive, black, cream and blush.

3. not my fault black jumpsuit

I bought a jumpsuit last year and I wore it all the time. I like this one because it’s a more casual version of the one I already have and just looks so cute and comfortable. It also appears easy to dress up or down depending on your fashion needs. It’s $52.

4. oversized fashion sunglasses

So a fashion blogger that I follow on Instagram posted a picture of herself in these sunglasses that I loved. They were the Celine Tilda sunglasses that run about $350-$400, which is decidedly outside my sunglass budget because I have a tendency to lose and/or sit on them.

But then I did a little internet digging and found these almost exact replicas for just $10.95 on Amazon. This is exactly within my sunglass budget and I couldn’t be happier about it.

5. kut from the kloth wide cuff boyfriend jeans

I’ve been looking at boyfriend jean options because I really love that look, especially looking forward to spring when you can just throw on cute jeans with a t-shirt and sneakers. This pair has a great wide cuff and the perfect amount of distressing, plus I’ve always had good luck with the Kut from the Kloth brand. These are $89.

6. bp cozy leggings

I know I keep featuring these leggings disguised as joggers (or are they joggers disguised as leggings?) but they are so dang comfortable and I love them so much. These are 40% off and just $23.40.

7. tretorn sneakers

If you’re in the market for a comfortable but cute pair of sneakers, here’s a chance to return to the Tretorns of your youth. I think they are the perfect sneaker for just running around. They are $69.95 and come in a few different color options.

8. old navy compression leggings

I haven’t tried these yet, but I keep hearing great things about Old Navy’s compression leggings and they do have great reviews. They are on sale for $22 and come in other patterns and colors if this is a little too much for your taste.

9. old navy lightweight performance pullover hoodie

This is the perfect lightweight hoodie to wear with leggings and/or joggers disguised as leggings. It comes in tons of colors, it’s only $12, and I like to order the tall size because then the length is longer. You usually can’t get the tall in stores, but you can usually find it online.

10. oh dear white acrylic earrings

These acrylic earrings are everywhere right now and I really like this white version. Sometimes earrings can get lost in my dark hair, but white really stands out. These would be great year round and are $18.

11. miranda top

I’ve seen different variations of this top, but I think this color and pattern combo is my favorite. It’s $38.

12. knit duster

It’s hard to beat a knit duster. It’s easy to throw on with jeans and a t-shirt or over a dress. You can wear it to grocery shop or to the office. This one is $64.50 but is 50% off right now and available online only. It also comes in light gray.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

Well. Here we are in 2019. It’s not quite the way I thought it would look based on watching The Jetsons when I was younger, but I can get groceries delivered right to my door so there’s that.

I hope you’ve all had a good first three days of 2019. Ours has involved a lot of Netflix, a 1000 piece puzzle and sweatpants. I’ll miss you, Christmas vacation, you’ve been good to us.

Here are some cute things I found this week:

1. free people love valley hi/lo long sleeve top

This cute top is on sale for $28.80 and it also comes in black. I like that the sleeves are a little more fitted and believe it will be a great basic for either layering under a sweater or jacket or just wearing by itself.

It also comes in canary, lilac and olive green on the Free People website here, but it’s $48 there.

2. cozy ribbed turtleneck sweater

Speaking of basics, this is the perfect sweater for your wardrobe. You can wear it by itself and dressed up or down. It’s $89.50 but 40% off with the code REFRESH at checkout. It also comes in navy.

3. whitby turtleneck

I was working on this post late Wednesday night and saw this sweater on Anthropologie and loved it immediately but lamented that it wasn’t on sale. And then, lo and behold, all of a sudden it was late enough that it was now Thursday and Anthro added a bunch of stuff to their sale items, including this sweater. It was like magic.

It’s on sale for $79.95 plus an extra 40% off. It also comes in mint or rose and I think it’s gorgeous. Someone described it as a peasant top in sweater form and that is basically everything I’ve ever wanted.

4. graphic scarf

This scarf is so cute and I love the bright color. It’s $49.95 but 40% off all sale at Anthropologie with no code needed at checkout

5. ae plush jegging dress

I believe this is more of a tunic than a dress, but it looks so cozy and comfortable and perfect for just lounging or wearing around. It’s on sale for just $23.97 and it also comes in caramel or gray. The reviews say it runs large so keep that in mind.

6. ag the abbey sateen mid-rise skinny ankle jeans

My AG jeans are my favorite because they fit so well and never stretch out at the knees. These are on sale for $99.95 plus an extra 40% off and I love the wine color because it can serve as a neutral and goes with a lot of things.

They also come in olive green here, which is another good neutral color.

7. lou & grey striped ribbed tunic sweater

I realize this model isn’t facing forward but this was the picture that had the best view of this sweater. I love that pop of red at the bottom. It’s $54.99 but is an extra 50% off.

8. patagonia better sweater 1/4 zip fleece

It has been cold here all week and I’ve been living in my Patagonia. It’s so warm and looks cute with jeans and boots or leggings and tennis shoes. It’s $99 and comes in a ton of color options.

9. madewell multi-stripe scarf

on sale for $44.99 but 40% off GOBIG

10. free people sunny skinny sweatpants

I’ve been waiting for these to go on sale and that day is here. These are 15% off and on sale for $39.99 They come in a bunch of color options and have great reviews.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but you are essentially just about out of shopping days left until Christmas. So if you still have gifts left to buy, I would suggest that you throw yourself on either the mercy of Amazon Prime or prepare yourself to face the hell that is your local mall. Also, I was in Walgreens earlier this week and they had a nice selection of “As Seen On TV” items that might suffice in a pinch.

You’re welcome.

Here are a few cute things I found this week that could end up being a good use of any Christmas gift cards and/or cash you get in the near future.

1. leith midi open front cardigan

These are great open front cardigans and 40% off which makes them $41.40. They come in a ton of color options.

2. bp buffalo plaid cape

This darling plaid cape is on sale for just $14.98.

3. treasure & bond cozy sweater dress

This sweater dress has good reviews and also comes in black or olive green. It’s on sale for $53.40.

4. free people mile high fleece fringe scarf

I adore this scarf. It also comes in black or orange. It’s on sale for $40.80

5. lou and grey striped sweater

I featured this sweater last week but I’m showing it again because I now own it and I love how warm and cozy it is. It’s normally $79.50 but 60% off and free shipping with no code needed at checkout.

6. express oversized velour hoodie

Let’s all give a prayer of gratitude that velour is still a thing. This oversized velour hoodie looks dreamy and it’s 50% off and on sale for $39.95. It comes in several color options and runs large.

7. timberland banfield tall waterproof boots

I have a much older version of these boots and they are still some of my all-time favorites. They are so comfortable and wear so well, plus they’re waterproof. These are 40% off and on sale for $132. They also come in black but the black isn’t on sale. It’s a mystery to me why not.

8. loft split turtleneck flare sleeve sweater

Loft has 60% off basically everything right now. I really like this sweater and this light gray is so pretty. It’s $59.50 but 60% off with free shipping with no code needed.

9. we the free must have henley

This henley is the kind of thing I love and the buttons take it up a level, plus this red is so pretty. It’s $68 and also comes in lilac, gray, black or ivory.

10. bp hexagon drop earrings

There are several cute BP brand earring options available right now. These hexagon drops are $19.

These bp thin hoop earrings are $14.

And these bp metal post marbled earrings are $16.

That’s it for today.

Have a good Friday.