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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So I want to kick off my Friday Favorites today with some SERIOUS cuteness overload. Get ready y’all.
Wait for it.
PUPPIES!!!!!!
One week from tomorrow we get to go pick out our newest family member: Buddy Sims!
We had the opportunity to meet and play with all the boy pups in Buddy’s litter a couple of weeks ago, and I cannot tell you the happiness that the little meet and greet brought us. 8 little fur balls running around, playing with each other, and letting us love on them. It was Heaven. Carter didn’t stop smiling for days, and he probably mentions Buddy at least 50x a day a now. Yes, you read that right. FIFTY. It’s precious.
So we met the litter, but we didn’t pick out our little fella that day. We wanted the pups to grow some more before we made our final decision. We get to pick him out next Friday evening and bring him home with us on Saturday. WE. CANNOT. WAIT.
All 3 of us are so ready to bring Buddy home and start getting to love on our newest family member. (At this time, there are still 3 boy pups available, so you can e-mail me if you would like further information.)
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If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know we lost Scout a little over a year ago (May of 2016). He will forever remain a favorite in our family. Click HERE if you would like to see our tribute post to him. My goodness he was so loved. Still is.
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There are several fishing spots around McKinney, and heading out to fish is a great little outing for the boys to do together. It’s one of their favorite ways to spend time together.
Chris grabbed a couple of great shots when they were there this week. This one is my favorite. My gosh he looks like his Daddy here.
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So I’ve been talking about this top in coral for a while now. I wear it constantly, so you’ve seen it several times on the blog already. Well, when it went ON SALE, I grabbed it in navy too! It looks great paired with white jeans and would look just as great with white cut-offs. And these DARLING beaded tassel earrings that BaubleBar sent me totally tied the look together!
I’m wearing a small in the top, which is true to size for me. It is roomy, so if you don’t like roomy, you might want to size down. It does require that you wear a cami under it, but I like the look of it peeking out! I’m wearing a 27 in the jeans, and I’ve linked a less expensive pair (that’s super similar) as well!
You can wear the top with a 1/2 tuck…..
fringe hem tunic / earrings c.o. BaubleBar/ favorite $12 cami /engraved bar necklace / my white jeans ( less expensive white jean option )/ similar sandals / LV bag
Or you can wear it like a tunic and show of the fringed hem. I like wearing it both ways! I don’t have a picture of the back (sorry), but it is longer, and it definitely covers your hiney.
Get The Look For Yourself Here. Just click on what you are interested in:
And here’s a reminder of just one of the times I’ve worn the coral one.
fringe hem cotton tunic ON SALE!/ turquoise elle earrings / my white jeans ( less expensive white jean option )
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I don’t know about y’all, but we are in FULL BLOWN summer mode over here. Hair washings are few and far between (which is obviously a favorite!), and swimsuits and cover-ups are the outfits of the day.
I found this adorable sun hat for ONLY $22, and how cute is this swimsuit! Full coverage with a bright pattern! I love it! Size up 1 size in the swimsuit for sure.
I wear my $12 sunglasses every day, and remember you can use the code PTMTSAVE10 for 10% OFF your entire Barrington purchase. If you want a full review of the Supergoop products that I’m using on the daily, click HERE.
white crocheted cover up / paisley one piece swimsuit / sun hat / $12 sunglasses / sunglasses case c.o. Barrington/ Sunscreen Mousse, PERK UP lip and cheek treatment, and Mineral Powder with SPF all care of Supergoop
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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I worked with ModCloth last month and fell in love with the above cover up and this retro swimsuit. When they asked if I would share some other items this month that were catching my eye, I jumped at the chance! I have some readers that are always very appreciative when I include plus size options in my picks, and ModCloth has a great selection of plus size swimwear!
navy one piece with yellow trim / orange with umbrellas / sexy black one piece / floral one piece / navy polka dot
I also found a handful of some great dresses too! Just click on what you are interested in!
Thank you to ModCloth for sponsoring this portion of the post!
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Some items I talk about on the blog get huge responses from y’all and that’s a favorite for me. In fact, sometimes I’m overwhelmed with responses! THIS DRESS garnered lots of e-mails (probably over 20 or so), so I thought I would mention it here again since it’s been such a huge hit with so many readers!
This is Amber, and she’s lost over 100 pounds in the last year or so!!!! GO, AMBER!!! We know each other in real life, but I just met her this year (after she’d already dropped lots of sizes)…. so I was SHOCKED when she casually told me one day about her big transformation! While at flag football practice several weekends ago (Carter and her son play on the same baseball and flag football team) I told her about the blog, and she started reading it! Soon after she asked me if I truly loved this dress. My answer was HECK YES. She was getting ready to head to a wedding, and she thought it would be perfect!
She thought she should buy the medium (we were surfing online during football practice), and I convinced her to get the small. And then she had to size down again! Almost everybody I’ve heard from has sized down 2 full sizes, so please take that into consideration when ordering!
Amber is 5′ 1 1/2″ and is wearing the xs petite. I’m guessing she totally WOWed everybody at the wedding with her weight loss and rockin’ bod’!!!! Thanks for letting me share the picture and a little bit of your story, Amber! You look awesome in the dress!
As a reminder, this is me in the dress. I’m almost 5’4″, and I’m wearing the xs petite in the picture below, but I ended up getting the xxs petite for myself. Seriously, don’t be afraid to size down 2 full sizes. An xxs petite I AM NOT,. but it’s the size I needed in this dress. I know if you are typically a “large”, you are going to have trouble convincing yourself to get a “small”, but just trust me. Trust Amber. 2 sizes down is necessary.
Click HERE to see my style the dress several different ways!
off the shoulder dress / best strapless bra ever / pinata tassel earrings/ leopard clutch /similar shoes that are 40% OFF!
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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And if you missed Monday’s post, go check it out HERE! I took a lot of flat lays that I had created in a previous post, and I brought them to life! Here’s an example of just one. I tried white on white for the first time, and I’ll definitely be wearing it again!
Use the code STMT30 for 30% OFF the cork clutch and monogram from Grateful Bags.
eyelet flutter sleeve top (plus size eyelet flutter sleeve top)/ tassel necklace / white CARLY jeans / monogrammed cork clutch c.o. Grateful Bags/ swizzle sandals ON SALE
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The 4th is right around the corner, so just in case y’all didn’t have anything in mind to wear yet, I thought I would give you some ideas! I know I like to be festive on the 4th, but not totally over the top…and I thought these were really great options!
navy maxi / strapless maxi / smocked off the shoulder top ON SALE/ blue and white batik off the shoulder top ON SALE / stars and stripes tee / white off the shoulder top / racerback tank / embroidered boho tank /
blue pinata tassel earrings / white tassel earrings / red tassel earrings /
Any of the tops above would look great with these shorts:
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And I haven’t seen this straw tote in person. But OMG. #pompomgoals
Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Bethany says
Those puppies are the cutest! Have a great weekend!
Shay Shull says
Sheaffer, I am so pumped about Buddy!! I cannot wait for you guys to get him!!!
Erika Slaughter says
Eek!!! Those pictures of Carter with those puppies almost make me want to get a dog. Almost. And then I remember we can visit Auntie Sheaffer’s house instead! 😉
Carly says
I have the fringe hem tunic in white and coral, and for that price, I just ordered the navy. It’s one of my favorite shirts I’ve ever owned. AND OMG AT THOSE PUPPIES!
Renee says
I’m thrilled for you and Buddy! He’s a lucky pup. I hope you will post tons of pics. Maybe Rachel should consider choosing her dog, Copper, over any of those bachelors!????
Christina says
Cutest puppy picture! I’m sure y’all are so excited. And congratulations to your friend and her weight loss achievement! She looks adorable in the black dress (you do, too).
Mary says
Plus-size swimsuit feature?!? I am DYING!! Sheaffer you are a peach! And thanks for the reminder about Modcloth- I had forgotten that they are a good resource for plus-sizes. And speaking of plus-sizes, your fringe tunic is also in plus, but it’s not on sale!!! That’s just WRONG!!
But what’s right is the rainbow stripe tote that you recommended and that I get compliments on from complete strangers!
I don’t know how many different ways I can say that you are the BEST!!! Have a great weekend!!
Sheaffer says
Awwww, Mary! Thanks for the sweet words!!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Laura Greenfield says
How does that fringe hem cotton tunic fit for taller women (over 5’8″?)
Sheaffer says
Hi, Laura! I think it would be fine. I’ve got extra length for sure! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Laura says
Thanks! It is so cute! (Also, congrats on the new puppy!)
Lisa Richardson says
Well no wonder y’all fell in love with those adorable little balls of fur. They are presh-ous!!! I know Carter is over the moon excited❤️
Sherry Kenney says
Congrats on your new puppy!! Did you know there is a series of books called the Buddy files for young readers? The main character is a dog named Buddy that looks like a grown version of your new Buddy. My Carter really liked them when he was about your Carter’s age. It is hard to find good books for boys sometimes, so thought I would mention it. Have a great weekend!
Sheaffer says
Thank you, Sherry! Headed to Amazon to order them right now! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Sherry Kenney says
Hey, you’ve helped me find great jeans…it is the least I could do????
Stephanie Zapata says
I’m definitely going to email you about the puppies! I’ve wanted a golden and promised my kids we’d get one but we were waiting until we moved. Well, we’re moved and now I’m running out of excuses!
Laurie S says
Congrats on the upcoming adoption of your boy Buddy! Dear Sheaffer – I cried with you when you lost Scout last year and rejoice with you now as you prep for Buddy. Please remember to get him microchipped – so very important. Side note – we lost our almost 13 year old Golden Ann last August very suddenly. Saw her at 10:30 am running upstairs with a smile on her face; she was gone by 11:15 am when we came upstairs. She was not ill. Oh the heartbreak… we have since adopted another dog and as special as Daisy is, we miss Ann so much. Goldens fill a room with life and love… praying for you as you prepare for this new relationship.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Laurie! I’m so sorry about Ann! It’s so incredibly difficult (harder than we ever thought it would be). And yes, Buddy will already be microchipped by the time we receive him! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
I can’t even handle the puppy cuteness, and carter’s face is beaming!! So excited for you guys!!!
Jennifer says
Sheaffer! My Nordstrom’s Anniversary Early Access Sale Catalog came today! I wasn’t prepared! No brown paper bag to help me breathe! It’s almost HERE!!!!!