Friday Favorites

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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These two are precious.  PRECIOUS I TELL YA.  Seeing their bond is definitely a favorite.  😉  I mean, look how Buddy has his legs just thrown on Charlie!

They now both weigh almost 46 pounds!!!!!  When we got them on July 1st they were 9.6 pounds (Charlie) and 11.0 pounds (Buddy).   That’s some serious weight gain y’all!  😉

So, although they are just about the same size as each other now, I still think they are pretty easy to tell apart.  Buddy is on the left below, and you can see that he’s quite a bit lighter than Charlie.  Buddy is also a little bit wider, and Charlie’s face is a little bit longer.  They are both just as sweet as can be, and we feel like we have made great strides in the last couple of weeks.  We haven’t had an “accident” in over 2 weeks, they ask when they need to go out, and they aren’t as hyper as they used to be either!  The one “issue” we are still having is that they like to wake up at 5:30 a.m.  If we could just push that back one hour, we would be thrilled!

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We are in full swing with fall sports, and watching our guy play is definitely a favorite.  Carter is loving playing outdoor soccer for the first time, and he’s doing a great job at goalie!  He’s played indoor for 2 seasons, but this is our first outdoor adventure.  Here he is with his friend Jude after one of our recent games!

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I’m working with Nordstrom today to bring you some of my favorite picks for your man! Specifically for when he needs to look extra fine in some dressy duds!

Nordstrom carries a wide variety of men’s clothes at various price points (some of their brands are realllllllllllly nice), but almost everything I’m highlighting today is from their Nordstrom Men’s Shop house brand. The Nordstrom Men’s Shop features lots of items at very reasonable price points, which is awesome.  I don’t know about your man, but mine does NOT like to spend a lot on his clothes.

My favorites below are the half zip pullover (looks seriously sharp and can be worn with nice suit pants or jeans) and the flat front cotton pants (because nobody needs to wear a pleat anymore if they don’t want to).  😉  The solid polo shirt is a basic that pretty much every man needs several of, and this one comes in 12 different colors.  My guy insists on a traditional fit (hates the slim fit option), and this particular polo has 40 5 STAR reviews!  I truly feel like everything in this collage has a place in every man’s closet.

The brown slip on dress shoes have 201 5 STAR reviews, and also come in black and rust.  These shoes are obviously dressy enough for work, but not dressy enough that they couldn’t be thrown on with a pair of jeans.

1) stretch wool travel suit   /  2) half zip pullover /  3)  traditional fit solid dress shirt / 4) regular fit polo /  5) flat front cotton pants /  6) silk tie /  7) flat front solid trousers /  8) black dress shoes /  9) non iron gingham dress shirt/ 10) leather strap watch /  11) leather belt / 12) brown slip on dress shoes

Or if you prefer, you can click on one of the images below:

And just for fun….I thought I would throw together an outfit that shows how I would like Chris dressed on a night out on the town.  I mean, HANDSOME.  The jeans have great reviews and have some stretch to them!

If you remember, I shared my casual picks for your guy a couple of weeks ago.  Click HERE if you want to head to the post where I give my thoughts on each of the below items.  My guy is nothing if not casual and comfy, so all of the pieces below totally reflect that vibe.  If I could just get him in a blardigan, I know he’d love it.  ????

Here are my casual picks!

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Thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this portion of the post!

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A new favorite is this Clinique chubby stick , which I added to my make-up bag just last week.  When I do full make-up, it takes me about 5 minutes….but often times I do like a 30 second make-up routine.  The 3o second routine involves a swipe of my loose powder and/or illuminating bronzer over my entire face, and then I use this stick in on both my cheeks and lips.  It allows me to feel a little bit made up (and add some color to my face) with very minimal effort.

The 2 other products shown are samples.  Almost every time you order a beauty product from Nordstrom, you have the option to choose 3 samples (there are usually like 10 or so to choose from).  If they are offered, I ALWAYS choose the Jo Malone fragrance and whatever mascara is available.  The Jo Malone sample size fragrances are perfect to keep in your purse, and I’ve been using sample size mascaras exclusively now for over a year.  I like the size of the wands, and I’ve never had a mascara I swear by, so these are the perfect solution for me!

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I have the longer Lush tunic (and named it a MUST HAVE several years ago), but I don’t believe I’d ever even tried this shorter version.  On the advice of several readers, I decided to go ahead and give it a try!   I’m wearing it here in “moonstruck”, but it also comes in black, off white, and a really light blue.

It’s much shorter than the lush tunic, and it’s smaller overall.  The material is also a bit different, but not in a bad way at all.  Just different.  I actually really like the feel of it!  I sized up to the medium for a relaxed and flowy fit, and in addition to wearing it with jeans, I think it would look great paired with work attire.  I like it a lot.  It’s flattering, comfortable, and can be easily dressed up or down.

v neck henley / necklace sold out 🙁 / earrings / jeans / booties 

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

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Did you see Monday’s post?  It was all about simplified fall jewelry.  Just gorgeous gold basics like the necklace and earrings I’m wearing in the picture below.  Click HERE if you need size references for the outfit below, or if you want to see some other jewelry ideas!

earrings / necklace / striped top /favorite strapless bra /  white jeans / MUST HAVE boots/ watch / wrap bracelet

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

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And if you missed Wednesday’s post, you need to check it out for sure!  Lots of items (like this plaid poncho) are back in stock from last year!  And this poncho is ONLY $39!!!

plaid poncho/  black v neck sweater (only $39!) / relaxed turtleneck sweater option     /similar jeans / MUST HAVE boots / earrings / necklace sold out

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

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And last, but certainly not least….my friend Bridget reached out to see if I would help her get the word out about an event that her family established that supports 3 incredible charities.  More on the actual event in a minute, but first let’s learn about the organizations that the event supports.

• Connecting Point: An organization that provides impactful day programs for adults with special needs.
• Cornerstone: A private school providing individualized support for children with special needs.
• Love Like You Mean It: Seeks to change the treatment of young girls and women in India who are cast into trafficking.

Another option I want to mention, if anybody is interested in just making a donation, you can do so HERE! This is a great option for people who can’t attend the event, or who aren’t local to the DFW area!

That’s all for today!  Have a wonderful weekend with your people!!!!

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