It’s Friday, so y’all know what that means! It’s time to link up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci to let everybody know about some of my favorite things!
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I first introduced y’all to THE SOFTEST TEE ON EARTH a couple of weeks ago. I’ve worn it several times since then. Click HERE if you want to see when I styled it with white jeans and my leopard belt. Purely fyi, I considered both starting and ending the post with this tee. Because it’s just that good. I’m really not kidding when I say it’s the softest tee EVER. Seriously. E.V.E.R. And look at the sleeves! COME ON! 😉
tee / mosaic tassel earrings / denim shorts (similar shorts HERE with better stock)/cross body bag strap / similar LV bag / similar sandals with better stock
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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I have no idea how it happened, but the end of the school year is upon us. Which means it’s time for End of Year Teacher Gifts! Gift cards are ALWAYS a good idea for teacher gifts, but I also like to attach a little something with the card and THESE earrings are always a hit. A reader recently reminded me about these cards that my friend Andrea designed for us a couple of years ago. You can “save as” to your computer, print them off on card stock, and then attach the earrings to the card!
I originally used these for the beginning of the school year, so the verb tense doesn’t really work for the tickled pink card…but the green card still works! These chunky stud earrings are ONLY $9.98 for 2 pair. Use the green pair for the card, keep the sparkly clear pair for yourself! Or, make another card that says something “Thanks for helping me sparkle this year!”. You could also use THESE pretty cz studs for that card.
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If you didn’t see my post on Monday, you need to check it out! It’s all about THIS DRESS! Go check out the post to see some other ways to style it and for my SIZING TIPS (very important, it runs really big)! This dress can be dressed up or down, and it comes in a TON different colors.
OUTFIT ON LEFT: off the shoulder dress / best strapless bra ever / colorful clutch option / colorful clutch option/ bronze veined turquoise earrings/ cork wedge option
OUTFIT ON RIGHT: off the shoulder dress / best strapless bra ever / colorful clutch option / colorful clutch option/ bronze veined turquoise earrings/ cork wedge option
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After Monday’s post, I had several requests for more dress ideas (both dressy and casual). I hope to have some more dresses to show y’all soon, but I thought I would go ahead and preview THIS dress that I ordered yesterday. I mean, I couldn’t resist. The shift dress is my spirit animal. Add subtle stripes and embroidery and I’m ALL IN! Embroidery gets me all giddy. And the dress is lined!
Click HERE for everything offered from the brand, because so many of the pieces are embroidered, and everything is SO CUTE!
Here are just some of the pieces from the line:
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LOFT has some pretty incredible deals going on right now! Click HERE for everything that is included!
Like these short sleeve cardigans for ONLY $15 in lots of colors!!!! (regularly $44.50). These swing tanks are $15 too! The pom pom tank is $10!
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EVERYTHING Kiehl’s is 20% OFF right now! Click HERE to shop all of it. I know many of you are very devoted Kiehl’s users, and I know that many of the products have almost a cult following! I asked what people’s were on facebook last night, and the following were mentioned…..
creamy avocado eye treatment / whipped body butter / midnight recovery concentrate / ultra facial cleanser
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Since I’ve been wearing a lot of off the shoulder and one shoulder styles lately, I’ve been wearing my strapless bra a lot. And I’ve been getting lots of questions about it. In fact, I would venture to say that every single week I receive 2-5 e-mails about my favorite bras and undies.
Here’s what happens: people read about my favorites on the blog, but they they don’t buy them right away…..and then when they are ready to purchase something, they’ve forgotten exactly what it is and where to find it. So, although I wrote about my favorites again earlier this week, I thought I would go ahead and throw a collage together so I can always just reference back to this post on the blog when I get future questions.
My favorites are across three different brands, but they are all in the collage below.
Natori pure luxe t-shirt bra /ThirdLove classic t-shirt bra / ThirdLove full coverage bra /
Natori element full fit contour bra / red carpet convertible strapless bra
bliss undies / hanky panky regular rise thong
If the Third Love bras are your favorites, click HERE to see some of the new colors they are offering. I’m especially loving THIS full coverage with lace in the tea rose.
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I showed ya’ll this just last week, but the cover up and swimsuit are NOW ON SALE! I hate it when things go on sale after I talk about them, but nobody gives me heads up on sales. Actually, all swim at Modcloth is 30% OFF!
stud earrings / cover up / harvest plaid swimsuit / similar striped tote
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Check out this handheld garment steamer. One of my friends posted this on her facebook page professing her love for it. I was like, a steamer? Really? You’re excited about a steamer.
Well, I HATE IRONING. So, I thought I would give it a try. And girls, it’s awesome. It does have to be plugged in (even though the pic looks like it’s cordless), but it quickly and easily gets the wrinkles out of my clothes! Thanks for the recommendation, Rachel!
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Here’s an outfit made up of a lot of great basics, basics a lot of you probably already own, so I thought I would show you how I put them together for a perfect spring outfit!
Size References: I’m wearing a small in the tee, a 27 in the jeans, and a medium in the jacket.
peplum tee / must have denim jacket / earrings / necklace / blush crop skinny jeans / favorite flats ever in “classic nude”/ color block tote bag
Here it is from the back. I know a lot of y’all will like that it coves your hiney.
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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So you saw the blush jeans in the outfit above. And just to prove to y’all that I’m totally and completely obsessed a big ol’ fan of the Articles of Society Carly jeans, I present Exhibit A in the graphic below.
Concerning the blush jeans (on the right)…they are definitely more “blush” than they look in this picture, but they are a very pale blush (and not vibrant at all). The representation on the site is much closer to their real love than my picture. I think the light coming in through my windows just washed the color out of the pic.
They are all very stretchy and incredibly comfortable. I have my regular size 27 in all of them. However, I think I could have sized down in the white (I know they don’t look too big at all, but they are realllly stretchy). I wouldn’t have wanted to size down in the other two, but if you are between sizes, I would suggest sizing down.
You can also find several washes of the Carly jeans HERE at Nordstrom Rack!
white jeans / denim jeans / blush jeans
You can click on the pair you are interested in:
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One more reminder, Colleen Rothschild has a Friends and Family Sale going on right now! You can save 25% site-wide with code FF25! That’s an amazing deal!!!! Click HERE to shop the entire site.
Click HERE to see my mom’s post where she thoroughly reviewed the products that she is now swearing by!
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And everybody loves a sweet little eyelet tee, right? I’m wearing a small, so it’s true to size. I’m wearing the heck out of these denim shorts, but since they are running low on sizes, I found THESE that look super similar from the same maker (just more of a medium wash).
eyelet top (plus size top HERE)/ denim shorts (similar shortts HERE with better stock)/ similar sandals with better stock/ turquoise earrings / tassel necklace c.o. Accessory Concierge / palm tote c.o. Barrington
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And just in case you didn’t see Wednesday’s post, you need to. Because this top is something special. See the full post for sizing information.
one shoulder top / turquoise earrings / exact white jeans or frayed hem denim jeans/ cork clutch c.o. Grateful Bags (use the code STMT30 for 30% OFF the cork clutch and monograms)/ similar cork wedges / turquoise bracelet /gold bracelet
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Ladies. This last item is IMPORTANT. It’s May 10th, so in a little less than 2 months we’ve got the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you don’t know what that is, that probably means you’re a new follower. If you have been following me for awhile, then you know I’m your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale tour guide. And you also know that I like to shop the sale as early as possible. Cardholders get to shop a week before the general public…and y’all, it’s so worth it. A lot of the best stuff sells out in the popular sizes during that first week, so I highly recommend getting a debit or credit card so you can shop early with me! They have a promotion going now where you’ll get $20 to spend at the sale if you sign up! Click HERE to read about it!
Have a wonderful weekend with your people! See you on Monday!
Shay Shull says
Everything is so cute but that white top with the tassel necklace and denim shorts are my favorite this week!
Rebecca says
I have loved everything I have bought that you have recommended :). Thank You so much for all the research you do. I have a random question. What body lotion do you use? Can’t seem to find “the one” and as I was using mine the other day on my legs and I thought “i wonder what Schafer uses?” Cuz we are bffs now you just don’t know 😉 thanks
Sheaffer says
Hi, Rebecca! I don’t have a body lotion that I swear by. But several people have told me they use (AND ADORE) the Kiehl’s whipped body butter that is on sale and linked in today’s post! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Monica says
Hi! Love your posts and recommendations! Can you tell me what size you ordered in the bathing suit and do you feel secure in the chest area? We have very similar body types and I’m thinking about ordering! Thanks so much!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Monica! I ordered up to an 8 (always do in swimsuits)…and yes, the girls are secure! 🙂 xoxo, Sheaffer
gail wilson says
I hate ironing like no ones beeswax, so I may give that steamer a try! The Anniversary Sale is truly awesome but what about our friend, the HALF YEARLY SALE?! It starts next week on 5/24!!
Sheaffer says
I’m excited about that too, Gail!!! WooHoo!!!! xoxo 🙂
Kim Hopper says
HI Sheaffer,
I have a question. This will be my first year to shop early access for the anniversary sale (yay!), but I was curious how it worked in-store. I have heard that they have the anniversary sale stuff sectioned off–do you have to have a card to even look at the sale stuff? I didn’t know if they made you show it or something to get in the sectioned off areas. I plan on shopping with my sister who doesn’t have a card, so I know I could just put everything on my card to buy, but I wanted to make sure she’d actually be able to shop the sale stuff with me. (Especially because it involves a trip for us, since we live in Oklahoma–go Sooners!)
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kim! I would call the Nordstrom you are going to to make sure that’s okay….but most stores give you bracelets! And I think most stores allow you 1 guest as well! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lisa Richardson says
Hi Kim! The store I shop in in CA does have it sectioned off, but last year I just waltzed right on in and was never questioned. It was my first time to have early access, but I didn’t have to show any kind of proof. Good luck!! We’re a Sooner house too. My husband is an OU grad. Boomer Sooner!!!
heather koziol says
Love the teachers card! Where can I find the link for the printable? Thank you!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Heather! It’s it the post. Just right click, “save as” to your computer, then print it! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Naomi says
That softest tee with ruffles on the sleeves looks adorable. And I think you’ve found the bra that I’ve been looking for in the Red Carpet Convertible. I’m in desperate need of one no-nonsense bra for a variety of different type of tops.
Abigail says
Hi There –
First off, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for changing my life. I’m not being dramatic – I’m being 100% genuine. The last time I wore a strapless bra was probably 6 years ago. I am a 36H, so you can imagine how uncomfortable strapless bras are for me. I’ve been dying over the off the shoulder look, but thought “I can never wear that”. I decided to take the plunge and order per your rave reviews and OMG. I swear I’m a new woman. I wore it recently to my 9-6 job, and didn’t once, NOT ONCE, have to pull it up or adjust it. Holy moly, I owe it all to you!!
The real reason I’m writing…the swim coverup you posted about is totally adorable. I see that it’s a OS item – yikes. That makes me nervous! Do you really things its a One Size Fits Most kinda coverup? For reference, I’m 5’3″, 160 lbs, and typically wear a size M/L or a 10. I think it’s adorable but don’t want to look like I’m stuffing myself into something. Thanks so much!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Abigail! So happy you love the bra!!!! Hmmm..the cover up….I don’t really think it’s one size fits all. I wouldn’t want mine any smaller than it is, and there’s not much give to it. xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Such a great week of style inspiration…you look darling in everything! And love that teacher gift idea!!
Kay Nguyen says
I must say you have the best clutch collection I have ever encountered! Love your blog <3
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