Today is Day #5 of Five Days of Fabulous! Shay and I have had SO MUCH FUN! We can’t believe it’s the last day, but don’t worry, we’ve saved the best till last! Yesterday’s winner of the $5oo Nordstrom Gift Card for herself AND A FRIEND is Maria Casella! Congratulations, Maria!!! Shay e-mailed you this morning, so please respond to her e-mail within 48 hours to claim your prize (or another winner will be chosen).
So, what does day #5 hold? How about a $1,000 Nordstrom gift card for yourself AND A $1,000 gift card for a friend!!! That’s right, $2000 total! #WHOAH
You enter on the rafflecopter at the bottom of this post, but there are 2 additional way to enter today as well! 1) You can click HERE and re-pin the image from my pinterest board. 2) If you share this picture on your instagram account (and tag both @sheaffertoldmeto and @mixandmatchmama), you will receive 5 additional entries! This contest runs through Monday morning at 4:00 a.m. CST, and the winner will be announced on Monday morning!
To go along with the giveaway, Nordstrom asked me to talk about a casual outfit for the holiday season. Well, I had the perfect outfit to share! The main piece is my MY VERY FIRST CASHMERE SWEATER! And y’all, I finally get what all of the fuss is about! It’s incredibly soft! I can’t believe that it’s taken me 32 years (WHAT?) 🙂 to own cashmere. And get this. It’s NOW ON SALE.
The sweater comes in 16 colors (in regular and petite), and the color I’m wearing is Red Barbarry. I also love the light blue, teal green, and camel. I’m wearing my favorite infinity scarf (so cheery!) and my slim profile UGG boots. It’s finally cooled down in my neck of the woods enough for me to wear some of my favorite fall and winter items. #finally For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the sweater (which is true to size, and I still have a some room) and the UGGs are true to size.
cashmere sweater / plaid infinity scarf / earrings / similar jeans WITH EXCELLENT REVIEWS/ ugg slim profile boots / similar cognac cross body
Here’s just some of the available colors. And as you’ll see, the sweater not only comes in a crew neck. It also comes in both v-neck (I LOVE the Kelly green) and tunic length! Just click on what you are interested in!
When reading the small number of reviews about the sweater, I saw that pilling was mentioned by 1 reviewer. I’ve only worn mine once….and no pilling yet…but I threw THIS in my shopping cart just in case! Even if I don’t end up needing it with this sweater, I know I have others I can use it on.
I had Chris pop out and grab some pics right before I headed out to meet some friends for an early dinner. It was super windy, which is why my head is cut off in this pic. My hair was WHACK (even though it was in a ponytail), but I still wanted y’all to see the outfit!
I was wearing my 2 favorite bracelets. They are great on their own and great for stacking. And they make awesome presents for 2 reasons: 1) you don’t need to know the recipient’s size, and 2) the person who gets one of these bracelets will most likely find themselves reaching for it at least 3 times a week. That makes for a great present!
kendra scott bracelet / kate spade bangle
And you can click HERE for my slim profile UGG boots I got last year! The slimmer silhouette and the tiny little wedge make them so much more feminine.
The outfit is simple, but fun! I ended up throwing on my olive green $37.90 pea coat (also comes in black, wine, and camel) on top and it was so cute! Remember, size up 2 full sizes in this coat. SERIOUSLY. Two full sizes, I have a large. This coat is DARLING and an incredible value.
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
Before you go, I have a re-stock alert for you! Both the tunic and the necklace in the below picture are BACK IN STOCK! And as of last night, the navy tunic was available in all sizes! And I just realized that the tunic is ON SALE! And the MUST HAVE leggings are ON SALE too! Oh.. THIS tunic is on sale too, because I know the one highlighted is going to fly off the shelf!
The tunic isn’t cheap, but it’s definitely a special piece. And I’m willing to pay extra for special. It’s dry clean only, so don’t bother with it if you aren’t willing to head to the cleaners with it. This is not a piece that I would risk laundering on my own.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small, which is true to size for me. It’s very loose and flowy, and it’s long enough for leggings (depending on your height, of course)! TOTAL SCORE! If you are just planning on wearing it with jeans, you could probably get away with sizing down 1 size if you don’t want it quite so loose. Also, I’m not wearing a cami in the picture below, but I will in the future just so I won’t have to worry about if the v-neck is getting too low throughout the day.
If you want to see it with my grey jeans and regular old blue jeans, click HERE. My favorite look was with the leggings…..although the grey jeans and over the knee suede boots were a close 2nd.
free people tunic /similar tunic HERE / necklace / teardrop earrings/ must have leggings / similar boots
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
And fyi, our favorite Free People cowl neck tunic is now available in turquoise!
A HUGE thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. I know the winner and her chosen friend are going to have the time of their lives spending their $1,000 gift cards!!!
Before you go, two other very important items to discuss:
1) Head over to Shay’s foodie blog for 25 Days of Christmas treats!
2) Now remember, in order to win today’s prize, you must enter the Rafflecopter below. There are several ways to enter each day, and if you don’t have any forms of social media, you can still get points for following both blogs by e-mail (click HERE to subscribe). The winner for today’s prize will be announced on Monday morning. Contest is open to both U.S. and Canadian residents. Winners have 48 hours to claim their prizes. If a prize is not claimed, another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck Everybody!!!
Oh, to make all the entries easy for you, here are some links for you.
Repin my image on Pinterest HERE.
Follow me on Instagram HERE.
Follow me on Facebook HERE.
Follow me on Pinterest HERE.
Hop over HERE to follow me by e-mail. (It takes under 5 seconds to sign up.)
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Erika Slaughter says
You girls know how to go out with a BANG! What a great way to end the week. This has been so much fun!
Lisa Osborn says
Wishing you girls a very Merry Christmas!!! You and Shay are the Oprah and Gayle’s of Texas….YAHOO!!!
Julie says
I have the cashmere sweater in both the crew neck and v neck versions and love them both. They haven’t started pilling on me yet, but I’m going to pick up that stone just in case. And I’m thinking I’m going to have to order the turquoise cowl neck! I have it in the wine color and wear it at least once a week.
Shay Shull says
Eeeeeeeeeeeeks! We made it to Day Five! There is NO ONE I would rather do this with friend! Love you!
Narci says
What a fun week!!!! You girls are the best! Also, that red sweater is gorgeous!!!
Terrie Mathison says
Amazing! Thanks for all the love you give your followers!
bianca roman says
this is such an awesome giveaway!!! thank you both!!! i think i’ve only physically been to nordstrom a handful of times, but i shop online all the time!!
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Karen Wyand says
GREAT GIVE-AWAY! ???? THANK YOU! Merry Christmas!
Renee Georget-Isley says
THIS. IS. BIG. WOW!! You two had such an amazing giveaway!! Thank you so very much for all these opportunities!! I’ll certainly be back next year as I continue to read your blog daily!!
Merry Christmas
Much love!
Renee
Tonya says
This is so awesome what you guys are doing. Love it!
Nikki Merritt says
I’m on a college girl friend weekend and we’re headed to Atlanta today to go to an ACTUAL NORDSTROM STORE!!! I’m so excited!
Emily Saba says
Wow! Crossing my fingers!
Kathy Lang says
Look forward to this week all year because your and Shay’s enthusiasm starts the season with a BANG! You both are so much fun to follow. Merry Christmas!
Sara Kachelmeyer says
The sweater stone is no longer available on Nordstrom.com, sad, but it is available on Amazon, for $2 more. I bought one for my daughter for her Christmas sock and sent the idea to my husband for my sock.
Keisha Dawson says
What amazing giveaways this week! Thank you! You are stinkin cute!
Paula says
Thanks so much ladies! You are too cute!!!
Heidi Shaker says
Ok, this might be a dumb question…but when I enter several of the categories on the Rafflecopter, there isn’t anywhere to input my name (except where it requests my Pinterest username). So I’m not sure if I’m really entering or not?? Can you please clarify? Thank you!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Heidi! The rafflecopter somehow knows who you are! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lisa says
I already follow you on Facebook and Pinterest daily…and probably have more items you have recommended than I care to admit! Love your blog.
Sherry says
I purchased this free people tunic but, for the price I was really disappointed in the unfinished edges. (will probably return)Both layers are not just raw they are ragged looking. I have several free people items and usually their natural finishes are okay but, this one is just not working for me. It does not look this ratty in pics and I don’t recall the look being so noticeable in the store. Is mine defective or is your this way also?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Sherry! Mine is unfinished, but I like it as a design choice! If it bothers you I would totally take it back! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lidia says
Sheaffer, I love your blog! Everytime I need to buy clothes or shoes I always find myself checking your blog first to find good recommendation. Ever thought about publishing a book about fashion? I would the the first one to order! 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
Bekah Dill says
fingers crossed!! 🙂
P.j. Arend says
Where are you posting yesterday’s $500 winner?
Sheaffer says
Her name was posted in the first paragraph of today’s post! Maria Casella! Good luck on today’s giveaway! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Margaret says
I look forward to every MWF so I can read your blog posts! Love he recommendations!
Elena says
I’m going to a Nordstrom holiday shopping party for Nordstrom card holders on Sunday evening with a girlfriend. The giveaway would come in very handy! Here’s hoping. I like that you feature items that a smaller woman can wear, but not one who is size -8 like so many “petite” blogs. Happy holidays.
Jami Doll says
Awesome prize! Love your blog!
Ralinn says
I love the Free People cowl neck hoodie and my Ugg boots. I enjoy following your blog and seeing what I need next. Thank you for the giveaway.
Trish says
I love your blogs and outfits!
Danielle says
Ok, so I’m pretty sure I wrote down the wrong Instagram name on the Rafflecopter and it won’t let me change it! My Pinterest and Instagram are very similar but Instagram is Rivergirl613 and Pinterest is just Rivergirl – if by some miracle I win the giveaway, please don’t disqualify me! I follow both of you on all social media 🙂 Thanks! 🙂
Sheaffer says
No problem, Danielle! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Mary Beth Ahearne says
Fun!! ????????????☃️????
Julie Bauguess says
Thank you for the opportunity for this very gracious prize! Merry Christmas!!!
Texannie says
I made your ‘award winning’ Caramel cream cheese dip for a party Friday. It was a huge hit!!!
Cathy says
I ordered the smocked tunic. I actually got the last one. It looks so cute on you
Lisa Deaton says
Love, love, love!!
Jo Carol says
You are wonderful! Love all the outfits, love the promos (took advantage of the grateful bags clutch promo – thanks!), love your enthusiasm!
Erin says
What a great Christmas it would be with $1000!
kristin says
yey, i am loving my new nordstoms leggings and your perfect top – i’m a convert!