Today’s post is one of my favorite posts each and every month! Today I’m going to highlight your Top 12 picks from August.
Not surprisingly, many of y’alls top picks are in my top picks for the month as well. All 12 items I’m featuring today are items that I added to my own closet or makeup drawer (or already owned), and because of that, they are items that you will continue to see on the blog (as long as they are in stock).
The picks that made this month’s list are from Nordstrom, Loft, Colleen Rothschild, and Amazon.
So, what were our favorites for the month? Let’s look and see…
1) dahlia blouse / 2) plaid button up / 3) striped sweater / 4) beaded key ring / 5) v-neck short sleeved sweater / 6) must have boot cut jeans / 7) fringe teardrop earrings / 8) booties ON SALE / 9) bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / 10) Retinol Supreme Eye Serum / 11) paisley blouse / 12) crewneck sweater
1) dahlia blouse / I’m FLIPPING OUT about this first blouse. It was actually my favorite purchase this month. I love it. It’s soooooooooooo good. I’m obsessed. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s still available and ON SALE today. Update: GREAT NEWS! Today only you can get 40% off AND Free Shipping! (When you click the link, make sure it’s on regular sizing. For some reason it seems to be defaulting to the petite sizes, and they are almost sold out, but regular sizing seems to be well stocked.)
It’s called “strawberry pink”, which I think makes it sound like a super summery shirt… but I actually think the colors are really beautiful for fall. The background is a really pretty deep pink, and then the dahlia design has different grey/blues, wine, cream and white, and even a little bit of mustard as an accent. I LOVE THE COLORS. You can see below that it definitely works in the summer.
(Use the code STMT10 for 10% OFF the denim shorts! They were definitely my most worn shorts this summer. I’m wearing my regular size 27, but most size down because of the extreme stretch.)
dahlia top / hoop earrings / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / denim shorts / TB cognac sandals (vachetta)
But look at it now styled for fall!
It’s got great feminine details like the stand up ruffle on the shoulder (that’s not too aggressive), the elastic hem on the sleeve, and the tiny little buttons and tiny gathered neckline. THIS TOP IS FABULOUS. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
And check it out! This woven tote is the one I featured in a lot of the outfit planning collages I did a couple of weeks ago. It’s expensive, but dang it’s gorgeous. So many of you loved it, but wanted me to find a dupe. I’ve looked high and low for a dupe, but I haven’t found anything like it yet. It’s real leather, this stunning neutral color, and the basket weave is just so pretty. Also, it’s a great medium size! I don’t like totes that are humongous, but I definitely want to be able to pack everything I need into it.
dahlia top / hoop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / MUST HAVE boot cut jeans / woven tote / booties
2) plaid button up / This plaid button up is FANTASTIC. It’s described as a flannel, but it’s not thick or hot like a flannel. It’s much more lightweight than a flannel is, and it’s not stiff like a cotton button up. It’s relaxed and super soft and I love it so much. I did size up. I’m wearing a large here because I wanted to make sure I was going to have a relaxed fit.
I’m wearing the “berry and pine”, but it comes in 22 colors. I’m thinking about ordering the “burgundy” too.
plaid button up / hoop earrings / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / denim shorts / TB cognac sandals (vachetta)
And for fall…
plaid button up / hoop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / MUST HAVE boot cut jeans / booties
3) striped sweater / This striped sweater is what I think is the perfect piece for both early spring and early fall. It’s sweater material, but it’s super lightweight, and y’all know I’m always swooning over a stripe. But a stripe with pops of color? SIGN ME UP! My stripes are black and white and the pop of color is a vibrant orange.
striped sweater / hoop earrings / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / denim shorts / GG sneakers ($25 option HERE)
Look at some of the other color options! It also comes in navy!
4) beaded key ring / Y’all know I’ve been totally flipping over all of the Ink+Alloy pieces on Amazon, and this key ring is one of my favorite new buys! I slip it on my wrist and it’s the easiest way to carry your keys around. This would make a great gift.
5) v-neck short sleeved sweater / I own and love this sweater (I actually got it last year, but they brought it back)! I haven’t shown it on me yet this year, but just seeing the versatility in the collages inspired lots of y’all to go ahead and grab it.
v-neck sweater / must have black pants / pearl earrings / pearl necklace / lip gloss / cuff bracelet / black tote / leopard flats
And here it is a bit dressier with flashier jewelry and pumps.
v-neck sweater / must have black pants / fringe teardrop earrings / daisy necklace / lip gloss / cuff bracelet / woven tote / taupe pumps
And I just couldn’t resist showing the sweater dressed way down with my favorite jeans and a fun pair of fashion sneakers.
v-neck sweater / Mother jeans / daisy necklace / teardrop earrings / lip gloss / beaded bracelet / sneakers
6) must have boot cut jeans / I’ve been showing these boot cut jeans for a couple of years now. I’ve loved them since I first found them. Always have, always will. They have tons of stretch, are crazy comfy, and are extremely flattering. Most people size down 1 size. Here they are in a couple of different outfits…
This black blazer is a wonderfully classic closet staple that would be a great addition to just about everybody’s closet. It would of course be great with a nice pair of slacks or a pencil skirt for the office, but it’s great worn more casually with denim too! Here I obviously have it styled with boot cut jeans and booties, but I think it would be DARLING with some distressed straight leg ankle jeans and a pair of mules.
blazer / white ruffle sleeve tee / fringe teardrop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / MUST HAVE boot cut jeans / booties
This sweater is a great basic. It’s a piece I think a lot of you might end up buying in multiple colors because it’s so versatile. It’s soft, and I love the ribbed collar and exposed seem that runs down the middle. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. It comes in 12 colors!
sweater / hoop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / MUST HAVE boot cut jeans / woven tote / booties
7) fringe teardrop earrings / The fringe teardrop earrings are stunning. They are eye-catching, large, and lightweight. They are felt on the back, so I’m a little worried that they might twist when being worn and show the back, but I’m going to give them a try because I love them so much.
8) booties ON SALE / These booties are AWESOME and currently ON SALE! I love the color, and the ankle cut out makes them so flattering. The chunky heel makes them comfy, and the pointy toe makes they stylish. I love them so much. True to size for me.
Here are the booties with a dress…
eyelet puff sleeve dress / drop earrings / beaded cuff bracelet / turquoise necklace / love knot red tote / booties
9) bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / It’s no surprise at all that this combo made the Top 12 this month because I styled it in TONS of outfits.
This bag and bag strap combination is FABULOUS. My friend Cassie found the pieces last year, and I watched her style the combo tons of different ways. I finally grabbed it a couple of weeks ago. #cassietoldmeto
We’re going to kick things off with this adorable little dress that I think will look great on everybody. It’s super soft, super stretchy, and super forgiving. It’s got pockets, a double tiered skirt, and ruffle sleeves. It definitely feels like pajamas, but it doesn’t look like pajamas! The arms are a bit fitted up top before the ruffle, which I think is what helps it look more dress than pajamas. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
dress / pearl hoop earrings / necklace / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / gold bracelet stack / chunky booties
This next outfit is one of my favorites of the post. This ruffle skirt is DARLING. Mine is the T7 color which is a really pretty red in person, and it looks great with the bag and strap combo! See the outfit on the left with sandals, and see it styled on the right with booties! For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the skirt.
white pocket tee / similar denim jacket / ruffle skirt (color T7) / fringe earrings / necklace / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / gold bracelet stack / chunky booties (light coffee)
This long sleeve babydoll dress is just a simple closet basic that I think would serve a lot of ladies well. Heads up: it arrives VERY wrinkled, but it’s nothing a little steam or wrinkle spray can’t fix. I like the v neck and the tiered skirt a lot! For size reference, I’m wearing a small, but I wouldn’t mind a little extra room in the chest.
long sleeve babydoll dress / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / pearl hoop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / chunky booties
It truly does make everything cuter.
white pocket tee / similar denim jacket / khaki maxi skirt / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / pearl hoop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / TB sandals (vachetta)
I love both bags. There are really the only bags you would need for fall!
surplice dress / similar denim jacket / pearl hoop earrings / necklace / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / woven bag / gold bracelet stack / TB sandals (vachetta)
And more styling inspo:
denim jacket / white ruffle sleeve tee / flare jeans / necklace / chunky huggie earrings / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / bracelet stack / neutral sneakers
denim jacket / white ruffle sleeve tee / daisy necklace / white boot cut jeans / teardrop earrings / beaded bracelet / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / booties
denim jacket / pink sweater / white boot cut jeans / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / teardrop earrings / beaded bracelet / booties
white ruffle blouse / Mother jeans / daisy necklace / teardrop earrings / beaded bracelet / lip gloss / bag strap (stripe rose brown) and bag / leopard flats
10) Retinol Supreme Eye Serum / There’s a Buy More, Save More Sale going on over at Colleen Rothschild right now. $25 off $100+ code: LABOR25, $50 off $200+ code: LABOR50, $75 off $300+ code: LABOR75
Okay, y’all. THIS STUFF IS AWESOME. My mom and I only recently started using it, and we’re big ol’ fans after only a couple of weeks. I don’t really have a ton of fine lines, but my mom battles them. She says this is 1000% working on her lines around her eyes and the tops of her cheeks. It has a little metal applicator tip, so it feels great when you put it on and makes application super easy.
11) paisley blouse / This blouse is FABULOUS. I love it so much. Now full disclosure, the reviews on it aren’t good, but I don’t care! I think it’s awesome! The issues that the reviewers have with the blouse aren’t issues for me (I love the colors and there’s no bunching on my shirt), so I’m just a big ol’ fan. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. If you want to see other ways to style this shirt, click HERE!
print blouse / fringe teardrop earrings / necklace / gold bracelet stack / colorful bracelet stack (rainbow stripes) / MUST HAVE boot cut jeans / woven tote / booties
Other ways to style the blouse follow…
print blouse / fringe teardrop earrings / daisy necklace / cuff bracelet / black skinny jeans / woven tote / leopard flats
print blouse / fringe teardrop earrings / flat layered necklace / cuff bracelet / must have black pants / woven tote / taupe pumps
print blouse / must have black pants / pearl earrings / pearl necklace / cuff bracelet / lip gloss / black tote / black pumps
print blouse / fringe teardrop earrings / necklace / cuff bracelet / button trim flare jeans / woven tote / booties
12) crewneck sweater / I didn’t even show this sweater on me, but I styled it in several outfit planning collages, and I think lots of y’all saw what a great closet staple it would be. The next three outfits all center around styling this camel sweater. Everybody needs a camel sweater they love because you will find yourself reaching for it alllllllll the time. Dress it up, dress it down, whatever!
camel sweater / fringe teardrop earrings / layered necklace / bracelet stack / boot cut jeans / woven tote / booties
As you can see here, it looks just as great with black jeans and leopard flats as it does above with dark wash denim and booties!
camel sweater / fringe teardrop earrings / daisy necklace / cuff bracelet / black skinny jeans / woven tote / leopard flats
And here I jazzed it up with colorful earrings and a red bag! So fun!
camel sweater / multicolor hoop earrings / daisy necklace / cuff bracelet / ankle flare jeans / love knot red tote / leopard flats
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That’s all for today, y’all! Did your favorites makes it to the Top 12? Or is there something that you think is missing from my list? Sound off in the comments!
Erika Slaughter says
Give me all the fall plaids!!! Happy First Day that feels like Fall!
K Lewis says
I’ve been eyeing up the striped sweater but have been unsure about the sizing. What size did you get?
Sheaffer says
I got a medium!
Shay Shull says
Such a great round up of top finds!!
Johnna says
Hey! The link for the black blazer isn’t working for me. Would you mind linking again? It’s so cute! Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Johnna! Copy and paste this into your browser: https://shopstyle.it/l/b08Nt