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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SOME FABULOUS NORDSTROM FINDS
I mean. How DARLING is this quarter zip sweater. I love the quarter zip, and you know I love the color combo. It’s very soft and not itchy at all, even though it does have some wool in it. Last week I styled it with black jeans and colorful sneakers and that was kind of an unexpected combo, but I really liked it! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
These jeans are different than any other jeans in my closet right now due to the exaggerated cuff. I love them. They also have the Ab Solution technology, and if you are new to the Ab Solution magic, these jeans suck you in and totally snatch in your waistline while still allowing you to breathe. It’s a thing of wonder really! 🙂 For size reference, I’m wearing my regular size 4. If between sizes, size down in this brand.
quarter zip sweater / earrings / coin toggle necklace / cuffed Wit and Wisdom jeans / gold textured cuff bracelet / bracelet set (teal+poppy) / sneakers
This crewneck sweater comes in 34 colors! THIRTY FOUR COLORS. It’s soft, a mid-weight, and a very relaxed fit. It does run big, and although I’m wearing a medium, I’m going to exchange for a small (and I know it will still be oversized). I wouldn’t call it cropped, but if you hop over to the site you will see that it’s on the shorter side. It is a tad bit longer in the back, which makes it hang very nicely. It looks great both with and without a half tuck.
crewneck sweater / earrings / coin toggle necklace / cuffed Wit and Wisdom jeans / gold textured cuff bracelet / bracelet set (teal+poppy) / sneakers
This striped textured cotton sweater is lovely. The colors are so pretty together (a light caramel color and a soft blue), and it’s beautifully made. It’s 100% cotton (which is hard to find now days) and there are so many great details that make the sweater feel a little special. The stripes are textured, the cuffs have slits, and the fit just looks expensive.
striped textured cotton sweater / earrings / coin toggle necklace / cuffed Wit and Wisdom jeans / gold textured cuff bracelet / bracelet set (teal+poppy) / leopard Mary Janes
I’m straight up in love with this cable cardigan. The chocolate brown color screams fall, it’s incredibly soft, and although it can be of course worn open like a cardigan… I love it buttoned up here. I’m wearing a medium here, but I already ordered it and received it in a small yesterday. The small fits great. It’s perfectly slouchy and it’s a classic piece that I know I will wear for years and years to come.
cable cardigan / earrings / cuffed Wit and Wisdom jeans / gold textured cuff bracelet / bracelet set (teal+poppy) / leopard Mary Janes
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OLD NAVY FINDS
Do y’all remember my FALL FINDS UNDER $50 post a couple of weeks ago? #2, #3, and #4 were all from Old Navy, and I ordered all 3!
1) striped cardi (camelred) / 2) half zip / 3) puffer vest / 4) v-neck sweater / 5) bow mules / 6) bracelet set (multicolored two toned) / 7) pearl earrings / 8) leopard belt / 9) hammered hoop earrings / 10) puffer tote / 11) oval stud earrings / 12) twist bangle bracelet / 13) lounge set / 14) puffer jacket / 15) denim jacket / 16) crewneck tee / 17) acid wash sweater / 18) jack-o-lantern slippers / 19) bandana (S14 lily of the valley brown)
This half zip fleece is what my cold weather dreams are made of. It’s super soft, super cozy, and super warm. I LOVE the exaggerated zipper collar, and it’s got zippered pockets on the side too. I totally gravitated towards this light pink with the grey piping, but it actually comes in 5 additional colors with contrasting piping. I’ll be wearing it with leggings, with joggers, and with jeans and sneakers too. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. It has excellent ratings.
half zip / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
Are you dying over this puffer vest? BECAUSE I’M DYING. The reviews on it aren’t great, but I don’t really understand why because I like it! I sized down to a small because I knew it was oversized and boxy, but I was expecting that. The colors are FABULOUS. The red, pink, and plum come together for this totally retro look.
I’ve obviously styled it here with athletic wear, but I’ll also wear it with a white long sleeve tee, jeans, and sneakers.
puffer vest / crewneck tee / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
This v-neck sweater has over 400 reviews, and almost all are 5 stars. People LOVE this sweater, and I totally see why. It’s lightweight, very soft, and not scratchy at all. I really prefer a v-neck to a crewneck, and this is the perfect v (deep, but not too deep at all). It has a ribbed waistband, but you can wear it tight like this over your hips and blouse up the top like you see below.
This is the “earth brown stripe” here, but you have your choice of 13 colors to choose from. I’m wearing a small here, but I might size up to a medium in another colors to wear it super loose like some of the models are doing on the site. I also like the solid colors that are styled with a white crewneck tee layered underneath it for a super casual look.
v-neck sweater / washed black Wit and Wisdom jeans / bow mules
And here it is with regular denim…
You can see here how it’s not clingy at all.
v-neck sweater / cuffed Wit and Wisdom jeans / bow mules
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ATHLEISURE MIX AND MATCH
Did y’all see Monday’s post where I highlighted some pieces from my favorite Athleisure brands? Well, I’m going to highlight those looks again today, but in selfie form. Lots of y’all prefer seeing the outfits highlighted this way.
Okay, ladies. THIS VEST! Off the top of my head, I can’t remember ever featuring a vest on the blog. Well, my review is in, AND I’M OBSESSED with this vest.
It’s super lightweight, apparently super packable, and of course super cute. I’m wearing the “purple moon”, but it also comes in black and ivory.
lightweight hoodie / packable hooded vest / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
This lightweight hoodie is so good. In previous years, all of the lightweight stuff from Vuori has been shorter (almost cropped). I still have and love those pieces, but I was super excited to see this longer option from the beloved brand. (For those of you that prefer your bootie covered with leggings, this hoodie is for you!) It’s made of the DreamKnit fabric we’ve all fallen in love with, and if you’re not familiar, it’s incredibly soft and comfy. I’m wearing the “dark metal heather”, which I think totally reads as olive. It also comes in black, a pale grey, and cream. I would say this runs on the large side. I sized down to a small and it is still a little bit roomy and still long enough for me to pair with leggings and still have full backside coverage.
I named these 7/8 leggings a MUST HAVE several years ago, and they remain a must have both in my closet and my heart. 😉 The 7/8 length is the perfect ankle length on me. I’m 5’4″ with long legs (and no torso) for my height, but I know the leggings stretch and they work lengthwise on taller people as well. For size reference, I wear a small in the leggings. They have a high waist with the perfect amount of compression. They suck you in, while still allowing you to breathe, and they don’t roll down on you! You definitely need the black, but after you fall in love with them, I feel certain you will grab one of the fun colors as well. I think “purple moon” is the next on my list so I can do a monochrome look with the vest from this outfit and the tee from outfit #4.
lightweight hoodie / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
This denim jacket is a bit oversized, and I reach for it all the time. It’s got a bit of stretch in it, and it isn’t stiff at all. I would actually describe it as soft and comfortable! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
denim jacket / lightweight hoodie / packable hooded vest / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
The vest is oversized and boxy. I prefer the fit of the vest in Outfit #1, but I know there are some of y’all that might prefer this fit. This one is also super lightweight and packable. I’m wearing a medium here, but I need it in a small.
oversized vest / long sleeve tee / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
I’m wearing the same long sleeve slub tee I’ve highlighted several times throughout the years. I own this one tee in countless colors…. black, white, red, and hot pink just to name a few. I’ve had and loved these tees for years, and I know tons of y’all have them and love them as well. For some reason, the reviews on the site right now are terrible, but I disagree. It’s a thin tee with a super relaxed fit, and it’s great for layering. For size reference, I wear a small in these tees and they are still oversized.
long sleeve tee / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
If you’re in need of a new jacket this year, this insulated jacket from Vuori is thin and lightweight, but still warm. It runs a bit big, so I would suggest sizing down (I’m going to exchange this medium for a small). I think a small will still have enough room to wear thick sweaters or sweatshirts under it. This is the “vintage pistachio”, but it also comes in basic black and bone.
insulated jacket / long sleeve tee / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
One of my favorite fall uniforms…
denim jacket / long sleeve tee / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / On Cloud sneakers
This 1/2 zip hoodie is what cropped sweatshirts dreams are made of. It’s thick, it’s warm, and it’s super cute. In fact, it’s warm enough that I probably won’t pair it with shorts again, unless it’s a top layer that I can peel off when needed. And while I just said it’s “cropped”, it’s not too short at all. This one definitely covers my waistband and not a bit of tummy is showing. If I had tummy showing, it would be a no go for me. A medium fits me in this hoodie, but I’m actually wearing a large in the one below. I wanted it to be quite roomy, and to be honest, it was the only size they had in this color in store and I really wanted it.
Do you already have the Vuori performance joggers that I named a MUST HAVE a couple of years ago? Well, these are the shorts version!
These performance shorts have a wider waistband than their jogger counterpart, but they still have the cute little signature drawstring. They’ve got pockets and tiny little slits on the sides. I wear a small in the joggers, but I grabbed these in a medium.
1/2 zip hoodie / performance shorts / huggie earrings / similar cross necklace / On Cloud sneakers
I wanted to show the hoodie with the MUST HAVE leggings too.
1/2 zip hoodie / MUST HAVE 7/8 leggings / huggie earrings / similar cross necklace / On Cloud sneakers
The crewneck tee is lightweight with a boxy fit, which is how I like my tees when pairing with leggings or joggers because I don’t want them clingy at all. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. Because I have a short torso I will still able to do a half tuck with this, but if you have a long torso you probably won’t be able to.
These joggers are a MUST HAVE for me and have been for years. I have them in several colors and wear them all the time. They have a slim but relaxed fit with a slightly cropped leg, side pockets, and drawstring. They are designed with Vuori’s softest premium stretch fabric, and you can trust me when I say that they’re going to be your new go-to. I wear a small in the joggers.
denim jacket / crewneck tee / MUST HAVE performance joggers / On Cloud sneakers
This is actually called a crewneck sweatshirt, but it’s much close to a t-shirt if you ask me. It’s lightweight and incredibly soft. This crewneck tee is oversized. I’m wearing a medium here, but it’s too big. I’ll be exchanging for a small.
crewneck tee / MUST HAVE performance joggers / On Cloud sneakers
This tee is one I already own in black. It’s a great tee and it launders perfectly. It’s super comfy and soft, and it has 4 way stretch and moisture wicking technology. It’s very roomy with a relaxed fit all over and drop shoulders. It also has UPF 30+ sun protection! This marsala color is sold out, but it also comes in white, black, heathered grey, and a blue. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
Let’s talk about the running shorts. I LOVE THEM. They are very comfy and really flattering, and I love how lightweight they are. But I’m going to be honest, they’re never going to get to live up to their full potential because the most activity they will ever see is a brisk walk. I wear a small in the MUST HAVE joggers, but I didn’t want these too tight or too short so I ordered a medium. I’m glad I did because I’m in love with the fit.
vuori tee / dash shorts / sneakers
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SOCIAL THREADS FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE
Social Threads is having a FRIENDS AND FAMILY SALE! The code FF20 will get you 20% OFF almost everything on the site and FREE SHIPPING!
Click HERE to shop it all.
You can even use the FF20 code with all of their Risen jeans. Click HERE to see them all.
These Risen kick flare jeans are a much more affordable option to Mother jeans, and the look and fit are super similar.
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That’s all for today, y’all! Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Shay Shull says
I just thought to myself the other day that I need to pop into Old Navy. How cute are those finds?!
Erika Slaughter says
I finally bit the bullet on the Risen jeans and LOVE the pair I have!
sandi says
First let’s comment about your use of the word “snatch” very hip, Sheaffer. I used it the other day (I’m 56) and my youngest daughter rolled her eyes. Great sweater selection and man, those leapard Mary Jane’s were not my favorite when you first showed them a while back, but the more I see you pair them with outfits, the cuter they get. I m ay have to try those on!!