Bright and Happy!

This post is sponsored by Lord + Taylor and ShopStyle.  The product selections are my own, and I only highlight and promote pieces that I truly love.  Thank you for supporting the brands that support Sheaffer Told Me To!

Before we get to today’s outfit, I need to let y’all know about the Friends + Family Promotion going on at Lord + Taylor right now.  We’re talking an extra 30% OFF of almost everything and 15% OFF of tons of beauty products!  That’s a big deal!  Make up rarely goes on sale, and if it does, I never see it more than 10% OFF, so stock up!

Promotional Code:  FRIENDS.

Do you remember my Lord + Taylor post last month?  I highlighted a great classic sweater (in camel) and an awesome pair of blue jeans.  I showed the same basic outfit (with the same sweater, jeans, and jewelry) 2 different ways by just switching out the shoes and the bags.  The outfits were very neutral and incorporated camel, gold, and animal prints.

Click HERE if you want to see the entire post, read my thoughts, and see my sizing tips.  (Lots of pieces featured are now on sale!)

OUTFIT ON LEFT: 3/4 sleeve knit sweater (petite sweater HERE) / earrings / necklace / jeans / snake skin bag / espadrille wedges

OUTFIT ON RIGHT:  3/4 sleeve knit sweater (petite sweater HERE) / earrings / jeans / black studded cross body bag / leopard slide sandals

I received some really great positive feedback from y’all as a result of the post, specifically about the jeans and the sweater, which of course thrilled me.  I of course always want all of you to be very happy with the purchases that you make as a result of my recommendations, so I definitely breathe a sigh of relief when I start receiving “Oh my goodness!  I love the _____!” messages after items have arrived on your doorsteps.

When thinking about this month’s post, I was inspired by your messages and by some questions after last month’s post.  I received a couple of messages from readers who were so happy with the sweater that they went and bought more colors.  One reader even went so far as to buy 5 colors (Shout out, Sarah!) stating it is “the most perfect sweater I’ve ever owned”!  Sarah works in a business casual environment and said she will be wearing it all year long to the office.  I do happen to think it would look great under a blazer and with a nice pair of suit pants or a pencil skirt, so I’m guessing Sarah will be styling it that way!

Anyway, I decided I would talk about the same sweater this month, because obviously everybody needs to know about this sweater.  I mean, if you don’t take my word for it, take Sarah’s!

I also had had a handful of readers singing the praises of the Democracy jeans, but I had one reader asking if I’d tried them in white (Shout out, Julie!).  I hadn’t, but I thought it was a great idea.

So, thanks to feedback from Sarah and Julie, the outfit for this month’s post was born.  Same jeans (but in white), same sweater (but in coral), and with a bag and accessories that are adorable.

3/4 sleeve sweater (petite sweater) / turquoise beaded hoop earrings / white jeans / pom pom straw bag / gold espadrilles / blush bracelet set / multicolor magnetic bracelet

The entire outfit is bright, colorful, and just makes me happy.  Tell me I don’t look happy.  #thatsright #youcant

sweater (petite sweater) / turquoise beaded hoop earrings / white jeans / pom pom straw bag / gold espadrilles / blush bracelet set / multicolor magnetic bracelet

The crew neck sweater is totally classic and perfectly chic.  The 3/4 sleeves and light knit really make it a year-round sweater, and I know I’ll be wearing it on its own as well as layered under jackets.  It’s a relaxed fit and machine washable, which is a win-win for me.

I sized up to a medium in the sweater, and I’m glad I did.  I despise clingy sweaters and the medium proved to be a nice relaxed fit.

I’m wearing the hibiscus here, but it comes in 11 other colors, so there’s something for everybody!  And it’s an extra 30% OFF right now with the code FRIENDS.

The white jeans are from Democracy, the same brand I talked about last month.  Now, the white jeans don’t have the same “Ab”solution technology that the pair had last month,  but they are still stretchy and comfy.  If you are one of many that have always been scared of white jeans, don’t be!  I encourage you to give these a try!

They also have a cropped pair HERE.  At 5’4″, they aren’t too long on me, but I bet the cropped pair would be cute too!  As you can see, I have the hem of these turned up to make them just a tiny bit shorter.  I’m wearing a size 4 in the jeans, so they are true to size.

With the code FRIENDS, you can get these jeans for ONLY $35.70 right now (reg. $68).

When choosing accessories for this outfit, I knew they needed to be bright and bold.

I fell in love with these turquoise beaded hoops, and they also come in coral, fuchsia, white, and yellow!  They are light and don’t tug on me ears during the day, and they are also ON SALE!

The blush pink bracelets come in a set, and I love the sheer number of them.  The multicolor bracelet is SO. MUCH. FUN.  The bracelet incorporates lots of colors, designs, and textures to make one absolutely adorable bracelet (with a magnetic closure).

And you guessed it, both bracelets are ON SALE!

pom pom straw bag / blush bracelet set / multicolor magnetic bracelet

Speaking of fun, this pom pom tote is a show stopper and really kicks up the fun level for the entire outfit.   The bag is made of raw braided jute, so it has a very “natural” vibe about it (it’s not lined on the inside).  It truly looks like it could have been purchased at a Mexican market! The brightly colored poms are playful and darling.

It’s a really great bag, and it’s only $54.60 right now with the FRIENDS code (reg. $78).

These wedges are DARLING and an incredible deal right now.  They are regularly $120, but only $84 right now with the code.

They are a wonderful neutral with sass because of the gold and the unique espadrille style wedge.  The gold isn’t a really bright and shiny gold, it’s a more muted brushed gold (which I prefer). And the braided rope detailing on the wedge gives them great flair! They are comfy and easy to walk in, most likely due to the tall platform under the toe that makes you feel steady on your feet.

The wedges are true to size for me, but if you are sometimes between sizes, I would suggest sizing up a 1/2 size.  They also come in a plain ivory if you aren’t in need of the gold.

 white jeans / pom pom straw bag / gold espadrilles 

To me, this is the perfect Spring outfit that could be worn to a variety of events.

sweater (petite sweater) / turquoise beaded hoop earrings / white jeans / pom pom straw bag / gold espadrilles / blush bracelet set / multicolor magnetic bracelet

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

I mentioned at the beginning of the post that select beauty products are 15% OFF!  Here are some of my favorites you might want to check out:

And I highly recommend checking out the new L + T Faves page.  I think it’s awesome that they’ve compiled all customer favorites into one spot!

A huge thank you to Lord + Taylor and ShopStyle for sponsoring this post AND for hosting such an amazing sale!  If you are new to Lord + Taylor and not very familiar with the brand, you should definitely take a look around today.  You can find home items HERE, beauty HERE, shoes HERE, premium denim HERE, and L + T Faves HERE. And if you want to get familiar with all of the brands they carry, click HERE for a list.

See everybody back here tomorrow!

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