It's Friday! And you know what that means....
I'm linking up with my sweet friends Andrea, Erika and Narci,
and you should go and link up with one of them too!
And as happens most of the time, today's Friday Favorites contains lots of random favorites with no common thread.....except of course my love. :)
Let's just jump right in shall we?
I'm getting LOTS of AMAZING feedback from you ladies about THESE jeans!
In the picture below, I'm wearing THESE jeans and THIS top.
(If you read the reviews on the first page about the jeans, you'll be sold! Women ranging in age from 25-54 all love these jeans!)
Also, if you are interested in the top, please pay attention to the low pocket under one of the boobs.
It didn't bother me in real life at all, but looking at it here on the picture it does look a bit strange. Still, I thought it was a great shirt. It's a very flattering fit, and if you have been reading the blog for awhile, it reminds me a lot of the MUST HAVE shirt from Anthropologie (seen HERE at the bottom of the post after the other MUST HAVES).
earrings c/o Gorjana HERE / necklace c/o Gorjana HERE
For size reference, I'm wearing a 4 in the jeans.
Here's just some of the feedback I received on them:
I bought the jeans after seeing your recommendation on FB last week and am wearing them for the first time today. I love them!! I did size down and am glad I did. :) Thank you! Emily
I ordered both the 6 &8 in the jeans and happily got to keep the size 6! Wore them Xmas shopping all day yesterday and am already thinking that I should order a second pair. Super comfortable and cute. Thanks for finding them for us.
Lisa G., McKinney TX
These are my new favorite jeans. Your favorite Vigoss jeans didn't work on me, they were too low waisted and gave me muffin top. But these are a dream. I've had 3 kids in 4 years, and these suck me in without being too constricting and they make me feel amazing. My hubby even loves them (which I of course love too)!
Thanks for the recommendation. I bought a 2nd pair from the same maker the day I got these in the mail. I'm hoping I like them even half as much. Thanks so much! Chelsea
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Each day I'm overwhelmed at the love and support you guys give me and this blog
I receive some of the absolute sweetest e-mails, and opening them always makes my day a little brighter. I received a couple this week that I wanted to share with you....and they are both about our beloved blardigan (regular HERE / plus size HERE).
BLARDIGAN E-MAIL #1
Hey! Had to write quick and tell you a funny story. Last weekend we had a girls weekend with all of my college roommates. Two of us are PTMT readers so we were discussing the blardigan. My other friends were clueless so we filled them in that it's a blanket and a cardigan. Anyway...later on in the weekend we were saying good-bye and one of my friends said she was going to order the cardanket. I was super confused and didn't know what she was talking about but she just switched around cardigan and blanket the other way!
We had a good laugh and I'm pretty sure a blardigan is on the way to her house as I write!
Beth
BETH! I have laughed and laughed at your e-mail and your friend saying CARDANKET!
For those of you not following she combined CARDigan with blANKET!
So, she just did the opposite of I did when I created the word BLARDIGAN (combining BLAnket and caRDIGAN).
I need to be this girls friend.
Thank you Beth for taking the time to share your story with me!!!!
BLARDIGAN E-MAIL #2:
Hi! I need to share a funny story! I was meeting a girl from one of my local FB yard sale pages to buy a baby seat for my youngest yesterday. We met at our mall and I kid you not we both showed up to meet wearing blardigans! I didn't want to be too forward and assume she was a PTMT follower as well (we just met after all) so I just smiled and tried to hold back. Really I wanted to know if she read your blog too and if she would be my new BFF bc her youngest and my oldest were the same age and she was wearing a blardigan so hello clearly we are soul mates!
Luckily she broke the ice first regarding PTMT- I was wearing my hue leggings, beautiful loft tee, cardi uggs and blardigan so she knew right away where I was coming from. Anyway we ended up chatting about our love for you, our sadness at how far away nordstrom is from us (about an hour) and moved our chit chat to the coffee shop where our daughters bonded and so did we and bam! Instant besties!
Thanks for bringing fashionable ladies together all over the country. :)
xox Karen S.
Karen!
It's so fun that the two of you were able to connect because of the blog!
I've actually heard of a couple of different instances (I'm looking at you Sarah and Kim!) of people that have become really great friends because of the blog!
Hopefully this will happen for the two of you also!
And you know, I actually saw a lady wearing one at the Allen outlets the other day, and I about stared a hole into her head because I wanted her to look at me so we could connect eyes across the room and share our blardigan love.
Well, she finally looked at me, but she had NO IDEA who I was.
#whatever
#blardiganlove
I posted the below pic on instagram ealier this week as the perfect uniform to do school drop off with the little guy.
blardigan HERE / long and lean tank HERE/ MUST HAVE leggings HERE
lattice UGGs HERE (limited sizes remain), also available in the classic cardi HERE
**I received 3 e-mails this week from girls that were sad that there sizes were sold out of the lattice cardis. If you are one of those girls, consider the classic cardis!**
Okay.......so now for the #blardiganlove instagram contest!
I know, I know.....finally!
(Not all entries appear in the collage below, but all pictures with the hashtag #blardiganlove were entered).
I entered the total number of entries into a random number generator, and the winner is.......
drea_416
HOW CUTE IS drea_416?!? Love your hair!!!!
So......WHAT DID YOU WIN drea_416?
Well, you can choose!
Do you want another blardigan? Or do you want a pair of blajama pants? :)
the pants can be found HERE
(fyi: I totally giggled when I typed "blajama".)
E-mail me at pinteresttoldmeto@yahoo.com to claim your prize!
You have 48 hours before another winner is chosen, so don't delay!
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I've got another reader e-mail that totally made my day just yesterday, but this one is about THIS coat that I highlighted earlier this week.
Just a quick note to say Thanks!
Ordered the Nordies Pea coat that you highlighted on Saturday for my daughter for Christmas. Got the charcoal extra small for my 11 year old. Fits great with room for next year.
Should have known she liked it when she wouldn't take it off when it arrived home. She wears it around the house like a blardigan. Who is she?
Abby wore the coat to school today for the first and only time. She won't wear it again because all she heard about today was her fabulous coat. Seriously teachers and students kept stopping her in the hall to compliment her jacket. Isn't that sweet? My little shy fashionista. She should get used to it. She's beautiful.
Thanks for posting about a great affordable jacket. I can't wait to mine is delivered in green. Argh - backorder. Of course the other dozen items I orders have been wonderful.
Have a beautiful holiday with your family. May many blessings come your way!
Hugs,
Laura
Proud mother of the beautiful Abby
This coat is 50% OFF, which makes it $28.98.
TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS. FOR A COAT.
Click HERE.
When I tried it on, I needed the medium, which is not unusual for me in a coat.
My favorite is the red, and my second favorite is the charcoal. But all the colors are great too! Just pick your favorite!
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One of my favorite things right now is definitely sitting on my couch and getting to enjoy our Christmas mantel.
I'm going to be so sad when it has to come down.
Why can't reindeers with red gingham bows be appropriate decor all year long?
I posted the above picture on instagram last night and I got a question about how I hung the stockings under the mantel!
Easy! I get these little cup holders that you literally just screw in by hand to the underside of the mantel. You can leave them up all year (they are barely noticeable), or you can take them out and re-install next year! They are very easy to screw in and only take like 30 seconds to do each one! I got mine at Target. They are on the same aisle as nails and screws.
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One of my favorite tops in my closet right now is my Lush roll tab top.
This plaid on me below is sold out, but there are lots of other patterns still available that you can
find under this picture. And they are all only $38!
acrylic signature necklace HERE in antique gold / earrings HERE / similar jeans HERE (just a darker wash) / Hunter boots HERE
Solid color Lush shirts can be found HERE.
They are more sheer than the MUST HAVE shirt and a little more low cut, so plan on wearing a cami under it for sure.
If you would like a pattern, just click on the one you are interested in below!
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And when I was linking to my outfit last night, I saw that the glossy Hunter boots (like mine above) are being price-matched at Nordstrom!
Click HERE for the glossy boots.
Click HERE for all of the Hunter Boots that are on sale!
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I've got a random Santa Alert today that has come to you from Diana G.
She e-mailed me me with a Santa Alert of her own.
She said she bought THIS at the recommendation of a friend for her 15 year old son for his birthday in November, and that he absolutely flipped over it!
Click HERE for the HD Digital Video Action Camera Camcorder.
Here's what the site had to say about it:
Can we just be honest? You don't NEED the Polaroid Cube. You've got a camera on your smartphone, and so does everyone you know. No, you don't need the Cube, but once you hear what it can do, you're sure as heck going to want one.
Weatherproof, shockproof and mountable, this tiny tech marvel is packed with a world of possibilities. With 1080p HD capability and a 124° wide-angle lens, the Cube not only takes better video than your smartphone, it goes where your smartphone can't. The base features a strong built-in magnet, letting you snap it onto your skateboard, car roof or any other metal surface, and a line of accessories lets you mount it on a helmet, bike or strap. Splash-proof construction means you can take it wakeboarding or waterskiing, and the waterproof case lets you shoot under the waves. The built-in battery is good for 90 minutes of video.
Stick with a smartphone for selfies and stills.
When you're ready to capture life's adventures, upgrade to the Cube.
Click HERE for all other 2014 Santa Alerts!
And good news, they can still be delivered by Christmas. Click HERE to see the guidelines!
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I linked to the Penny Boots on Wednesday's post and asked for people who had them to leave feedback on the boots if they personally owned them.
LOTS of you left feedback. THANK YOU!
If you aren't in the market for boots, skip this section!
But if you are...check out the following reviews (found after the collage) on these boots.
Click HERE for the regular version. (495 5 STAR Reviews!)
Click HERE for the wide-calf version. (287 5 STAR Reviews!)
I have the Sam Edelman Penny boots in whiskey. I bought them last year on sale for $132, the most I have ever paid for a pair of shoes, but I knew the minute I put them on that I was keeping them! They are my favorite pair of shoes/boots I own! The leather is incredibly soft. The color is perfect and I love the detail of the back zipper and snap and side button. I wear them w jeans and leggings and with and dresses as well. If you are on the fence about buying them, I highly suggest going for it. They are worth every penny I spent and were a very wise investment piece for my wardrobe as a stay at home mom of young kids. I put them on and instantly feel more stylish and that is a hard thing to do for me!
Katie
I have the boots in whiskey which I think is a great color. Also shopped with a friend who needs the wide or athletic fit and was ready to give up on tall boots until the Nordstrom salesperson told us the wide shaft option was the largest wide option and fits almost everyone who needs that. She loves her whiskey pair and now wants the black pair for xmas!
Lisa G., McKinney, TX
I bought the penny boots last year in black and love them-very comfortable. Tried the frye boots on this yr but since they have no zippers, I couldn't get them on without a fight. So I ended up buying the brown penny's as an alternative to the frye. So I guess I would give them 5 stars since I own 2 pairs!
I have the penny boots and they're seriously comfortable! Worth every darn penny for them!
I bought my SE penny boots in whiskey when they first came out because they fit so much better than the FRYE Melissa extended calf. I Love the color and they age well. I have never had an issue with the zipper and leggings. I easily wear these as much if not more than my FRYE Veronica Slouch (wide calf). My constant wearing even convinced my sister to have them under her tree this year (well, the box anyway. the boots have not come off her feet since she left the Nordstrom). Adriana
I bought the whiskey penny boots last fall to replace some $30 ones I had from rack room shoes that were on the verge of falling apart. What an amazing upgrade!! I have been so happy with the support they provide plus comfort level and of course I feel confident and put together in them every time. I bought them on sale for $120 and if you're thinking about them right now they are that price again! Jessamyn
I bought myself the Penny boots last month after seeing them in one of your posts. Love them and I get compliments every time I wear them. The leather is so soft. Gina
THANK YOU GIRLS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO GIVE YOUR OPINION!
For all of the reviews, go to the comments section of Wednesday's post. One reviewer did mention a trouble with the back of the boots snagging on her leggings, but another reader responded with a quick fix!
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I watched The Holiday this week, just like I do each and every Christmas season since I first saw it like 5 years ago. It is definitely a favorite movie of mine.
I love Jude Law. And Kate Winslet. And Cameron Diaz. And Jack Black.
Yes, much to my surprise, I totally fell in love with Jack Black!
I watched it while drinking a Salted Caramel Frappacino.
#ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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And because it's the weekend...here are some SALES going on right now!
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LOFT is 40% OFF EVERYTHING (excluding new arrivals from Lou and Grey). Click HERE.
AND you still have 2 days to shop at LOFT and still get your order by Christmas!!!!
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Anthropologie is 20% OFF select gift items, but lots of great items are included! Click HERE.
Today (Friday) is your last day to shop at Anthro and be guaranteed delivery by Christmas!
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OLD NAVY has some INCREDIBLE deals right now!
Click HERE to shop them all!
Use the code PRANCER for an additional 25% OFF, and you still have until tomorrow (Saturday) to get free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas!!!
That's it girls!
It's the last weekend before Christmas, so soak up the JOY!
xoxo,
Sheaffer :)