It’s Friday, so y’all know what that means! It’s time to link up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci to let everybody know what some of my favorite things are right now!
I have to kick off my favorites today with THIS SWEATER. Because it’s awesome.
It’s incredibly soft and the perfect weight for spring. In fact, it’s the perfect weight for cool summer nights or mild fall days as well. It’s great on it’s own, but it’s not too bulky to go perfectly under a denim or military jacket. Concerning the fit, it’s loose and drapy (but not boxy), and I love the way it hangs (it’s a bit longer in the back, so it covers your behind). It comes in several colors, so if you don’t like this neutral color, there are some others to choose from! I’m wearing a small, so I think it’s true to size.
When I posted this on Facebook yesterday (you should totally follow me there for sneak peeks), a reader commented with the following: I totally have this sweater, same color & all. LOVE it. Soft fabric….doesn’t pill. Definitely recommend. I haven’t personally owned the sweater long enough to comment on pilling, but I’m so happy to hear that I don’t have to worry about it!
And I loved wearing these sneakers with this look instead of my typical booties or flats! #sportyspice
v neck sweater / bar necklace / pave disc necklace ON SALE/ similar light color distressed jeans / color block tote / New Balance sneakers
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And here’s a close up of the New Balance sneakers. I love the grey and taupe neutral tones. They look great with blue jeans, but they’ll look good with white jeans as well! I know that lots of you have trouble finding shoes that transition between seasons, and these are perfect for transitioning! These will be year round shoes for me for sure. Since mine only have a handful of sizes left, I found THESE that are very similar (with more sizes). And you can click HERE to see a large selection at Zappos.
A conversation broke out over on facebook last night, and lots of readers recommended THESE invisible socks from Bombas and THESE from Stance! Thanks for the recommendations, ladies!
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Speaking of transition shoes……GIRLS.
THESE.
I’ve got ALL THE HEART EYES for these babies. They are going to be great with skinny jeans, with boot cut jeans, with ankle jeans, with skirts, and with dresses! I’m sometimes a 6, more often times a 6 1/2, and I ordered these in a 6 1/2. They seem a tiny bit loose on my heel, so I’ve ordered the 6 to compare. If you are a solid size, then I think you’ll be fine going with your regular size. If you sometimes size down, you might have to do so in these. I’ll definitely report what I’ve found regarding sizing on Monday’s post.
So, you’re going to get to see this outfit on Monday. I’m obsessed with the cardigan. It’s the same blush cardigan that was in my post on Friday, and it now comes in NEW COLORS!!!!! I’m going to show you two more looks with it on Monday’s post. Remember that I bought a PETITE SMALL in the cardigan so it wouldn’t overwhelm my 5’4″ frame. And the booties. Seriously. LOOK AT THE BOOTIES.
Oh….OMG at the necklace. It’s fabulous. But don’t buy it today, I have a code to pass along to you on Monday morning on the blog (and Sunday afternoon on Facebook)!
long linen blend cardigan / v neck / necklace c.o. Accessory Concierge / white distressed skinny jeans / color block tote bag / peep toe booties / earrings / gold bangle / spike bracelet c.o. Accessory Concierge / love bangle c.o. Accessory Concierge
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Here are just some of the other color options for the sweater.
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As always, going to the ranch with family and friends is most definitely a favorite. And this past weekend was no exception. The boys (big and little) both had a blast, and so did the mamas!
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I got a handful of e-mails about this bag that I showed on Monday’s post.
long linen blend cardigan / white tee / tassel necklace /earrings/$14 bar charm necklace / jeans ON SALE/ leopard belt / color block tote bag / nude flats / gold bangle / spike bracelet
So I thought I would answer some of your questions! The tote comes in 3 colorways, and mine is officially called “tan”. The center block is like a really light grey, and the sides are like a taupe. It’s a great neutral color that will go with pretty much everything. One Facebook reader asked yesterday if the “leather” was soft or stiff. It’s definitely soft, but it has enough structure to it that it stands on it’s own and doesn’t flop around!
It doesn’t have any interior pockets, but it does have a snap closure (I really appreciate being able to snap it shut!), and a wristlet that is connected. As you can see here, the wristlet is tied on one of the straps. You can untie it and place it in the bag, or you could even carry it on it’s own.
Several of you wanted to know how much it could hold. It’s hard to see in this picture, but on this particular day I had my make-up bag, my wallet, a brush, my calendar, and my laptop! I also had my keys and sunglasses in the wristlet, and there was plenty of room for more. So, it holds a ton! I did have 1 reader say that she just bought an insert to go inside it to keep her things organized. She also said “my sister liked it so much that she now uses it as a diaper bag with a different insert.” What a great idea! Thanks for sharing, Samantha! Personally, I don’t need an organizer. My wallet , my make-up bag , and the attached wristlet provide me with all the organization I need!
If you have any additional questions about the bag, just let me know!
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So I have a secret to share with you, when I first shared these leggings, I didn’t gush about them to y’all. I really wanted to, but by the time they made it to the blog, only XS was left. And I didn’t feel like it was fair to gush when nobody could buy them. WELL…even though the color below is pretty much sold out, there’s a new blue color that is SO FUN. So, I’m now going to show you the paragraph I had written (but deleted) when I published this pic the first time.
Here’s what I wanted to say: Okay, ladies. I know this is a bold statement. But I believe these are my favorite pair of work out leggings I have ever owned. They are a great length, the high waistband stays put (even during high impact work outs), they make me look skinnier that I am (ALWAYS a plus), and I love the design. If you haven’t tried the high waistband yet, YOU MUST.
high waistband leggings / top / sports bra / zella socks / similar shoes
And here’s the new color! Click HERE for the leggings. Click HERE for all high waistband choices.
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You saw this ruffle sweater on me a couple of weeks ago (with dark skinny jeans and riding boots). Click HERE for that first outfit that was styled for fall (and 2 other Outfits of the Day). As you can see below, I plan on wearing the sweater into the Spring as well! I think it looks great with white jeans and my new sneaks.
ruffle stripe sweater / distressed white skinny jeans/ cross body c.o. Live Fashionable / new balance sneakers / earrings
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Also, I told y’all a couple of weeks ago that I had ordered THIS denim popover from GAP. Well, I got it and absolutely love it. I will be wearing it with white jeans and sneakers (like in the flat lay above) for sure. I’ll have a picture of me in it soon! And you can get 40% OFF right now with the code FORYOU.
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So y’all have seen this picture of me many times before. And you probably recognize my favorite boot cut jeans. The ones that suck you in, but still manage to be OH SO COMFY. I’m not sure how they have so much stretch in them, but still manage to provide a really snug fit…but they do! I’m wearing a 27R, but they come in petite now as well! If between sizes, I would suggest sizing down.
boot cut jeans/ top / necklace sold out/ earrings / similar taupe bag
I’ve told y’all how the only thing I didn’t like about the jeans was the light colored stitching.
Well, GUESS WHAT! That is no longer going to be a problem!
I got two e-mails from readers (I can’t find the e-mails now, so I can’t call them out by name <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.2.1/72x72/1f641.png" alt="