Friday Favorites — Sheaffer Told Me To

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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ANNIVERSARY SALE FAVORITES STILL IN STOCK

I’ve heard from so many of y’all that lots of what you were hoping to snag for yourself from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is already sold out. I know that’s super disappointing, but I have a handful of items that I’m highlighting today that are STILL IN STOCK!

This floral pleated top is adorable! It will be great for fall, but it will also be great during spring as well. It has a relaxed fit and tiny little pleats across the top. I love it in this graphic big orange floral, but it also comes in a smaller floral in navy and in olive. I sized down to a small based on reviews that it runs big. A couple of reviewers described it as “itchy”, but I don’t find that to be the case at all. I think it will also be super cute with ankle jeans and mules.

floral pleated top / chunky hoop earrings / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

This floral popover is GORGEOUS. It has a warm brown background with a soft blue, soft rust, and cream floral print. The split neck has covered buttons and loops that are functional, and you will find drapey pleats across the back. I have it in a half tuck here, but it does have a great high-low hem if you prefer to wear it untucked. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

floral popover / chunky hoop earrings / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

Now let’s talk about the jeans.

I’ve been screaming and shouting about my love for these jeans for years and years now. My tagline for the jeans is that they will make you appear 2 inches taller and 10 pounds thinner than you already are! 😉 I’m wearing my regular size 4, but many size down.

floral popover / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

Do you have a go to black sweater in your closet? If you don’t, GRAB THIS SWEATER RIGHT NOW! Everybody needs one, and you will find that you reach for it all the time. This one is quite soft (not itchy at all!) and has nice ribbed detail across the cuffs and the hem. It also is just a little bit longer in the back, which is nice. It runs on the large size, so I sized down to a small. I love it with boot cut jeans, but it’s nice enough to wear to the office, and it can also be dressed down with sneakers…

crewneck raglan sweater / chunky hoop earrings / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

Here it is with sneakers. I like that it’s a little edgy!

sweater / faded black jeans / crossbody bag / sneakers / earrings / necklace / MAC lip set

And here it is in blush.

crewneck raglan sweater / chunky hoop earrings / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

These bracelets are another favorite find of mine from the sale. The little pave rings are incredibly sparkly! I chose the pale blush and the turquoise, but the bracelet also comes in black.

pave stretch bracelets

This utility jacket is not cropped, but it’s definitely on the shorter side and it has a boxy fit. I would definitely suggest sizing down at least 1 size. I grabbed a small.

white tee / utility jacket / chunky hoop earrings / itty bitty boot cut jeans / similar booties

Here’s another way to wear the utility jacket. This outfit is SO ME.

utility jacket / white tee / jeans / tote / white sneakers / earrings / bracelet

There’s lots of great beauty items that are still available, including one of my ride or die products! The Unseen Sunscreen! This product does an incredible job protecting my skin and keeping new sunspots for creeping up. I applied this once each day over the 4th holiday and was in the lake for several hours each time, and there are NO new sunspots to report. It goes on like a makeup primer and completely absorbs into my skin immediately. It’s not oily or greasy at all, and I love it. I’m excited to try the Unseen Sunscreen stick when on the go.

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SOME WALMART FAVORITES ON SUPER SALE!

I’m about to show y’all several pieces you’ve seen in the past, but now they are on SUPER SALE.

First of all, this denim jacket! It was only $32 when I first talked about it, BUT NOW IT’S ONLY $18.59! It has near perfect reviews, and it has a perfect amount of stretch in it. It also has a tiny little puff shoulder that makes it modern and extra cute. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

The skirt is a jersey knit with a ruched waistband, and you will be hard pressed to not fall in love with it. It’s obviously super comfy, but it’s still flattering.

white tee / denim jacket / black skirt / turquoise necklace / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / matte gold bracelet stack / woven slide sandals

I found a top I loved so much that I grabbed it in 2 colors (this fresh green, and a great graphic black and white I’ll show next. )They were $22, and now they are UNDER $15!

The square neckline, the exaggerated flutter sleeves, a very relaxed fit, AND THE PATTERN. I love it all.

You know what else I love? The price tag. It’s a total steal at ONLY $14. For size reference, it runs on the big side, so I sized down to a small.

square neck top / denim shorts / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / woven slide sandals

And here it is in the black and white floral. It also comes in solid white and solid navy.

square neck top / denim shorts / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / woven slide sandals

I grabbed these sneakers because I liked the color combo, AND THEY ARE AWESOME. AND THEY JUST WENT $20 OFF! Skechers never let me down. These are true to size and crazy comfy. I love that you just slip them on and off super easily and don’t have to tie any laces.

sneakers

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GREEK NECESSITIES

If you know of a young lady going through rush this year, you need to get excited…

My friend Jenny Everett (we were Kappas together at OU!) and her sister-in-law Kristie Van Hoover started a business 5 years ago that you need to know about! It’s called Greek Necessities, and y’all are going to love them! They are based in Norman and have some extra special stuff available for OU girls that we’ll talk about in a minute, but all of you can benefit from their services! They ship to all college campuses as well as anywhere in the US. They have gifts that you will be proud to give, and gifts that your girls will be THRILLED to receive. They offer unique gifts that are not available at all retailers, and their products are DARLING! LOOK HOW CUTE! Click HERE to check it all out and let them help you shower your girl with adorable and lovely gifts on her bid day!

Now if you have a daughter at The University of Oklahoma, they have even more to offer you! Greek Necessities is located in Norman, Ok and they partner with OU Panhellenic to offer gifts during OU recruitment (Aug 7-11th). This is something that wasn’t done as I was going through rush at OU (and I’ve heard not many Universities do it), but OU does. If parents participate, gifts are delivered to the girls each night. Now these gifts aren’t sorority specific since the girls haven’t chosen final houses yet, but they are really great good luck gifts full of products that college girls love. So if you have a daughter going through rush at OU, you can click HERE to place your order for recruitment week. What a great way to send some love!

I’m so happy that Jenny and her SIL have created this woman owned small business that is thriving! They get such joy serving as a creative source for all of you mamas, sisters, and friends that are looking to shower a new recruit with love! I know they will help make your girl’s rush week and/or bid day extra special!

I for one an obsessed with that crimson OKLA sweatshirt! I think I’m going to need to order that for myself!!!

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A FAVORITE SET

This little quilted number is one of my very favorite finds this year. I first got it in green, and then I just had to grab a 2nd color. I wear this one at home of course, but I also wear this one all around town. It has a perfectly relaxed fit, and you can wear the top out, but I like wearing it with a half tuck. It washes beautifully, which I was worried it wouldn’t, but I’m telling you I’ve washed it several times and it looks brand new. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.

loungewear set / progressive readers / multicolor beaded bracelet stack / matte gold bracelet stack / barely there flip flops