It’s Friday, so y’all know what that means! It’s time to link up with Erika and Andrea to let everybody know what some of my favorite things are right now.
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THE RISEN SHORTS ARE BACK IN STOCK!
THEY’RE BACK, BABY! Make sure you use the code STMT10 for 10% OFF!
For those of you that aren’t familiar, these are the Risen denim shorts y’all! And they are FANTASTIC. If you love the jeans, you are going to love these shorts too. They are super stretchy and very comfy, and you can see that they are distressed with a frayed hem. If you have the Risen jeans already, get these shorts in the same size. Now, the majority of people size down in the jeans and the shorts. I don’t, BUT MOST PEOPLE DO. (My tummy is my problem area, so I prefer my regular size). For size reference, I’m wearing my regular size 27. But again, most people size down because of the extreme stretch.
This top boasts colorful embroidery and is 100% cotton. If you don’t like a relaxed fit, you won’t like this top. I happen to LOVE a relaxed fit. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium (but I think a small would be fine). You can use STMT10 for the top too!
embroidered tassel top / raffia hoop earrings / denim shorts / studded sandals
And here’s a close up of the shorts. SO CUTE!
USA cropped tee / bracelet / denim shorts / TB Miller sandals (light makeup)
Super casual and super cute and colorful!
top / denim shorts / earrings/ bracelet stack / tote / sandals
The striped top is better than just a regular tee (and it better be, because it’s $49). It’s like a fine gauge knit, and it is incredibly soft. The fit is super relaxed, and I just love it on. For size reference, I’m wearing a small. If between sizes, I would suggest sizing down.
striped top / denim shorts / turquoise and teal earrings / similar coin necklace / bracelet stack / TB sandals
This ruffle sleeve blouse is adorable. First of all, it’s a perfect red. It’s much more vibrant than in the pictures, and I love it. The fluttery sleeves are feminine and flirty, and the lace inset and tiny ruffle on the collar are just plain cute. This top also comes in navy and white! They navy and red would be great with white denim too. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
red blouse / denim shorts / beaded star earrings / gold bracelet stack / studded sandals
This eyelet sleeve top is a really pretty bright white, with fun ruffle and eyelet sleeves and an elastic square neck. The fit is generous and although I can wear it out, I prefer a half tuck. I’m wearing a small.
eyelet sleeve top / denim shorts / beaded star earrings / gold bracelet stack / studded sandals
This navy eyelet top is summer perfection. It’s got eyelet, it’s got scallops, and it’s got summer vibes. It comes in white too. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
navy eyelet top / red star earrings / bracelet stack / denim shorts / TB sandals
Look how cute the shorts are with a swimsuit. This swimsuit has fantastic reviews and is only $34.99 on Amazon!
swimsuit / bracelet stack / Unseen Sunscreen / Glow Oil / straw tote / denim shorts
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SALE ALERTS
I found 3 dresses I’ve recently talked about that are NOW ON SALE!
Do you know that Nordstrom has a small “Family Moments” line? This long floral dress is part of the line, which means there are coordinating items for your family. This dress has a very feminine cut and a beautiful floral pattern. It’s fitted at the top with a smocked back, which makes it very comfortable. The sleeves have a subtle ruffle, and there’s a ruffle at the waist too. The skirt is long and flowy. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
NOW ON SALE!
long floral dress / earrings / bracelet stack / braided sandals
Also from the “Family Moments” line, this floral cotton dress is 100% cotton, sweet, and flirty. And I actually think it’s kind of fabulous. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
NOW ON SALE!
floral cotton dress / hoop earrings / similar coin necklace / bracelet stack / braided sandals
I wore this dress to a friend’s dinner and it was so cute and comfy! The vibrant color combination, the relaxed fit, the v-neck, the flutter sleeves, the sash at the waist…I LOVE EVERY SINGLE DETAIL. It’s cute, comfortable, lightweight, and super flattering. I think it will look great on all different types of bodies. For size reference, I’m wearing a small. It is generously sized, so I think most will need to size down.
NOW ON SALE!
dress / bag / bracelet stack / similar hoops / similar necklace / neutral sandal option
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GET THE BRA
Click HERE for the post where I tell you alllllllllllllllllll about this bra. I’m begging of you to give it a try. With free shipping and free returns, you have nothing to lose!
I started this blog because I have a true passion for sharing all types of things I love with others. I mean if I find a pair of great jeans or shoes that I love, you know I’m going to be telling y’all about them. But If you know me, you also know that if I find a new potato chip I love, I want to make sure that everybody knows about it too. When I love something, like really love something, it becomes some sort of a personal mission for me to make sure everybody knows about it.
WELL. Go ahead and consider this a PERSONAL MISSION because you need to try this bra for yourself. If you want to know my specific thoughts and read a full review, click HERE.
Warner’s Women’s Easy Does It No Bulge Wire-Free Bra
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CURRENT FAVORITES
Y’all know I share TONS of outfits on this blog. I truly like every single thing I share (I promise I wouldn’t show it otherwise!), but there are always pieces that definitely end up emerging as favorites after I start wearing them in real life.
Here are a handful of current Amazon favorites. These are items I’ve found myself reaching for quite consistently.
I’M IN LOVE with this cover up. It’s lightweight, airy, and adorable! And right now it’s just under $25! WOW.
cover up / sunglasses / rattan earrings / bracelet stack / flip flops
Seriously! LOOK HOW CUTE! This is the “yellow” colorway. They’re acrylic and perfect for a pool or beach day.
This puff sleeve top could easily be paired with a pair of nice pants for the office, but I think it’s super cute styled casually with cut-offs too. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
puff sleeve top / sunglasses / rattan earrings / denim shorts / studded sandals
This bohemian floral mini dress is one that I know lots of y’all are going to want. This is the “ocean blue”. It’s a romantic dress with billowy sleeves with a relaxed and flowy fit. The neck is a deep v and has ties that I like to leave undone. It’s comfortable, lightweight, and just a dreamy summer dress. It’s not lined, but it’s not see-thru either. I’m wearing a medium in this one, but the small fits too. Still, because of the length, I decided that I prefer the fit of the medium.
dress / chunky hoop earrings / gold and pearl necklace / bracelet / sandals (light makeup)
Look how adorable the sleeves are on this tee! I love this color, and I really like the fit. for size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
These cutie shorts are from Amazon and come in 6 colors! They are Democracy, so they too have the Ab-Solution technology! On the site, they are shown with a small double cuff, but I prefer to just turn up the small hem the one time.
- Mid rise 5″ Short
- Inseam: 7″ Cuffed to 5″
- 54% Cotton, 25% Rayon, 19% Polyester, 2% Spandex
You’ll see on the model online that these shorts are cuffed twice, but I prefer this pair cuffed once, although the versatility is nice. They are so soft, so comfy, very stretchy, and did I mention comfy? For size reference, I’m wearing my regular size 4.
twist sleeve tee / denim shorts /chunky hoop earrings / gold and pearl necklace / bracelet / sandals (light makeup)
This is awfully brave of me, but I wanted you to see the cut on this suit. I mean, I think it’s DARLING. It has sewn in pads (woohoo!), the little ruffle straps are adorable, and do you see how the side has the blush pink stripe down it that matches the band on the top? I think that’s what makes the suit extra flattering because it helps create the illusion of more of a shape. And the lightly lined pads are perfect. It did take a bit to arrive, so keep that in mind.
I’m not kidding when I see this suit feels like something from Just Add Water. It’s so good.
swimsuit and sarong / raffia earrings / similar cross necklace / denim shorts not yet available
This black crochet cover up is totally chic. But if you grab it in one of the bright colors, it will just be fun! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
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I’M HAVING AMOMENT WITH GAP
I’ve had a couple of Gap posts over the last couple of months, and some favorite pieces have definitely emerged. And great news, most of the pieces are NOW ON SALE!
This adorable eyelet mini skirt and a perfect black v-neck tee have both been getting consistent action from me.
black v neck tee / denim jacket / cross body bag and strap / eyelet mini skirt / sunglasses / chunky hoop earrings / bracelet / TB Miller sandals (light makeup)
black v neck tee / denim jacket / cross body bag and strap / eyelet mini skirt / sunglasses / chunky hoop earrings / bracelet
You pull it on with the super comfy elastic waist, it is embroidered all over, and it has a tiered and scalloped lace hem. It’s super cute. For size reference, I’m wearing a petite small.
black v neck tee / denim jacket / cross body bag and strap / eyelet mini skirt / sunglasses / chunky hoop earrings / bracelet / TB Miller sandals (light makeup)
black v neck tee / denim jacket / cross body bag and strap / eyelet mini skirt / sunglasses / chunky hoop earrings / bracelet / TB Miller sandals (light makeup)
And I think this cross body bag and strap really kicks up the overall look!
black v neck tee / denim jacket / cross body bag and strap / eyelet mini skirt / sunglasses / chunky hoop earrings / bracelet / TB Miller sandals (light makeup)
I’m completely smitten with this entire outfit.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I think it’s chic, stylish, and totally fabulous.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
This blouse has so many lovely details. The cream embroidery is gorgeous against the black. And the tiny buttons, the delicate pi-tuck pleats, the feminine flutter sleeves, and the cutouts are all sooooo pretty. You could obviously style this top with a pair of denim shorts, but my goodness I love it with these black drawstring shorts. Pairing it with the shorts make it look like a cute little set.
The blouse is roomy (which I love), so I would recommend sizing down if between sizes. I’m wearing a small.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
The shorts are a soft cotton gauze with a fabulous crinkle texture and feel. They are so light, so airy, and so comfy! For size reference, I’m wearing the petite small.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I pretty much want to just wear this outfit every single day.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
This next outfit is effortlessly chic.
button up blouse / shorts / sandals /necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
This is a classic button up blouse, but it’s gauzy, which makes it absolutely perfect for summer.
It’s easy, it’s breezy, and it’s oh so chic.
It is quite oversized, so I would suggest sizing down. I’m wearing a petite medium here and it’s very roomy, so I’m actually going to exchange it for a petite small. The petite medium is big enough that I feel confident it will still be roomy after I size down.
button up blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
When paired with the shorts, you’ve got a DARLING set.
I highly recommend these shorts. They are so easy to wear, so comfy, and so flattering. I featured them in olive green last month, but they also come in navy, beige, pink, off-white and red. As mentioned above, I’m wearing a petite small, but I like my shorts short. If you want some length, just get the regular!
button up blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I absolutely love the look.
button up blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I love the black embroidered blouse so much, I had no option but to get the cream colored one as well. I was powerless.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
It’s obviously everything that is great about the black one, but now in cream! So for those of you that still tend to shy away a bit from black in the summer, this cream number gives you a great option. It still has the black accents, and it looks great paired with the black shorts. Again, all of the details are just so lovely.
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / gold hoop option / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I can’t decide if I like the black one or the cream one better. Good thing I don’t have to pick a favorite, all I have to do is rotate which one I wear! 😉
embroidered blouse / shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
Obviously this is the same black blouse I highlighted at the beginning of the post, but I wanted to style it with the denim shorts I first showed y’all last month.
These denim shorts come in 5 wash options, but I went with the “light wash”. They have a 4″ inseam, they sit lower on the waist, and they are loose through the hip and thigh with a relaxed fit. They have very little stretch, which I’m not used to, but I still really like these shorts! The structure actually feels nice, but I did size up to a 28 because of the lack of stretch. I did like the length of the petite better than the regular length, so I went with the 28P. They have that perfect worn in look, with a little bit of distressing and a raw and frayed hem. If you always wish for a little more leg room in your denim shorts, you’ll like the roominess of these!
embroidered blouse / denim shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
embroidered blouse / denim shorts / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
And last but definitely not least, I have an adorable little black dress.
dress / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
It’s 100% breathable cotton with a light and gauzy texture.
dress / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
It’s very soft, very lightweight, and just an easy dress to to wear! It buttons up, has soft pleats that run from the collar to the waist, and a great little fabric belt to be tied in a knot or a bow.
dress / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
I really love the fit. I think the black is what makes this dress oh so chic, but it also comes in a vibrant pink and white if that’s more your jam.
Oh, and have I mentioned it has pockets? Because it does. #BONUS
It’s a really really great dress.
dress / sandals / necklace options / bracelet options / straw tote option
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SUMMER FINDS UNDER $50
Nothing is over $50 in this collage, and most of the items featured are actually under $30! Have a fun little shopping day for yourself. Or you might consider grabbing something for a friend that might need a little pick me up! Let’s celebrate summer!
1) Clarins lip oil / 2) button up tank / 3) shirt dress / 4) earrings / 5) beaded earrings (pink citron) / 6) cover up / 7) bandana / 8) bracelet stack / 9) beaded bracelet cuff / 10) smocked dress / 11) melamine serving bowl / 12) gold sandals / 13) sunglasses / 14) bra / 15) embroidered blouse / 16) straw tote / 17) pink slide sandals / 18) drawstring shorts
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That’s all for today, y’all!
Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Erika Slaughter says
Happy Happy Friday! That black gauzey set looks like an outfit I’d never wanna take off.
Shay Shull says
Okay that tote bag is speaking my love language…and…I am SUPER into black for summer right now. I love those black outfits today!
Marybeth says
I ordered the twist sleeve top from Amazon in white and black earlier in the summer. They have quickly become a fave! All summer, I’ve worn them with shorts and skorts. I went back for my first official work day of the school year (I’m an assistant principal) today and I wore the black one with white pants, sandals, and tortoiseshell accessories. So cute!