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 what some of my favorite things are right now!

First things first, ladies.  Did you see the new MUST HAVE I named this week? I mean, it was kind of a big deal.  #ifidosaysomyself  #butreally #youMUSTHAVEthem 😉

I had a reader leave this comment on the blog on Monday, and it made me legitimately lol.  I appreciate her willingness to succumb to my bossiness.  Let’s be besties, Erin!

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My little family of 5 (that’s counting the 2 fur babies of course) headed to the ranch for the last several days of Spring Break.  The weather was absolutely glorious on Friday and all day Saturday (until the bottom fell out on Saturday night).  My sister’s family came with us, and we had THE BEST TIME!

When we got there, I mixed a drink immediately (#priorities) and headed out to the dock to grab some pics for y’all of my new embroidered top with my favorite denim shorts.  I showed you this top on Monday dressed up a bit with white jeans and wedges (click HERE to see that outfit), but I loved it just as much worn casually here.

The dogs were having NONE OF IT with the pictures.  😉

I’m true to size in the shorts (27), the top (small), and you need to size up a 1/2 size in the sandals.

embroidered top  /$14 sunglasses / turquoise earrings/ denim shorts / cognac sandals

I shared my drink of choice (while at the ranch) on instagram with y’all last night:  Fresca, grapefuit seltzer, vodka, and lots of fresh lime juice.  #YUM

embroidered top  /$14 sunglasses / turquoise earrings/ denim shorts / cognac sandals

We went fishing at sunset.

And then got to enjoy this.

And this. (Pic taken by the hubby!)  🙂

We were up the next morning and started fishing again, because #ranchlife.  Here’s my ranch outfit of the day.   I saw these frayed hem shorts on the Social Threads site, and they were nice enough to send me a pair!  I sized up and am glad I did.  They are stretchy, comfy, and so cute.  I’m sure I’m going to have to give the frayed hem a trim after every several washings, but I’m okay with that. They are very comfortable and look great.

madewell scoop neck tee from last year/ frayed hem cut offs c.o. Social Threads/ cognac sandals(size up a 1/2 size)

We spent all day Saturday fishing, riding around in the Ranger, and rock hunting.  Surprisingly, we all got into it.   Like really into it.  We would find rocks, and then Chris would break them open with a sledge hammer.  It was wayyyyyyyy  too much fun.  Carter and Brody were living their best lives for sure.  🙂

This kid discovered about 100 cool rocks.  And don’t worry, we brought them all home in a huge Ziplock baggie.  😉

We did some more fishing….

And then rode to a friend’s nearby family lake to do some more fishing.

Carter informed me that this road is a rock collector’s dream.  😉

We were so happy to get to spend time at the ranch and JUST CHILL together.  It’s our favorite place on earth, and now it’s the pups favorite place too.   I’m not sure if they ever stopped running.  🙂

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Getting messages from y’all about something you LOVE that you bought because of my recommendation is definitely one of my favorite things.   I always feel such a since of relief when you ladies like something too!!!  Here’s a comment I received about the must have denim jacket just this week:

I bought the denim jacket not long after you made it a “Must Have” and it is the absolute best. I find myself reaching for it all the time as it pairs perfectly with so many things. Since I bought it, I don’t think I’ve taken a trip where it didn’t go with me. It’s not bulky so it doesn’t take up much room in your suitcase and it works so well with all types of outfits. At first I hesitated because I thought I didn’t want to spend a lot on a denim jacket that I might not wear too often. Given the number of times I’ve worn it, and how well it still looks after all that wearing and washing, it has been an awesome investment! – Patty

Yay, Patty!  So happy you love it too!  Click HERE for Patty’s jacket.  🙂

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When I was at the mall late last week, I tried on these jeans.  They caught my eye on the hanger because I always have readers asking for non-distressed jean recommendations. Well, I thought these were awesome!  And they are ON SALE for $34.80!  The reviews are mixed, but I really liked the fit and feel.  They were true to size for me, but they are SUPER skinny, which is what some of the mixed reviews were about.  For $34.80, they might be worth a try for you!  Click HERE for the jeans.

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I’m in love with the color of this next top.  It’s called “poppy”, and I think it’s a mix between coral and hot pink.  The color is fabulous. Pair it with white jeans and colorful accessories, and you have yourself a great look for a girl’s night out or date night!  The top also comes in turquoise, royal blue, and black.

crossover tunic/ turquoise earrings /$14 sunglasses / this year’s colorful clutch / white jeans / MUST HAVE cognac wedges

And I hate to be bossy (just kidding, no I don’t) – but you need the jeans and the MUST HAVE WEDGES.  Both are true to size and comfy, and the wedges also come in white, grey, and black.  If you want to know more about the wedges, click HERE to see the post where they received their MUST HAVE status.

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At the mall on Friday I tried on some of the new Kendra Scott beauties.  These are pricey, but they are totally an updated classic that you will be able to wear for years and years to come.

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I was going to share some more foods I’ve been eating this week, but I just ran flat out of time!  I left for a conference yesterday morning, and just couldn’t get it done.  I will definitely be sharing some foods/meals next Friday!

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I showed this dress (NOW ON SALE!) on social media last week and it was a big hit! It’s fun and flirty and can easily be dressed up or down.  You could wear this to many different types of events.  At 5’4″, I’m in the 6 petite and thought it fit great. If I didn’t have to accommodate a large chest, I would have gone with the 4 Petite.

I have it styled more on the casual side here with wedges and a casual clutch.  You’ve seen both the wedges and the clutch in tons of outfits so far this season, and you will continue to.  They are awesome closet staples.

AND THE DRESS IS 30% OFF RIGHT NOW!!!

little black dress / earrings / clutch / MUST HAVE wedges

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

And here it is a bit dressier with colorful earrings and gorgeous heels to match!  Sadly, the heels were too high for me, but they have excellent reviews! They are STUNNING, but since I don’t wear heels very often at all, these were just too tall for me.

little black dress / ombre tassel earrings / pink heels

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

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FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE:  I’m actually adding a couple of pics to the post right now, because I woke up to 30% OFF at LOFT!  I had shared three outfits on Wednesday, and some of the main pieces are NOW ON SALE!

This gorgeous floral shell is now 30% OFF!  Click HERE if you want to read my full review of the outfit and see sizing information (and you can also see the top styled with denim shorts).

floral blouse / ombre tassel earrings /  must have jacket / white jeans / cognac wedges / cross body bag care of Live FashionAble

This layered sweater is now 30% OFF!  Click HERE if you want to read my full review of the outfit and see sizing information.  Click HERE if you want to see it styled with white jeans and a denim jacket.

layered sweater / pink tassel necklace / blush jeans / cognac wedges

The skirt is now 30% OFF!  It pulls on AND HAS POCKETS.  Hello, comfortable!  Click HERE if you want to read my full review of the outfit and see sizing information.

striped tee / must have denim jacket / embroidered pull on pocket skirt / navy fringe earrings/ MUST HAVE wedges/ leather tote c.o. Live FashionAble (more affordable cognac tote option)

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I ordered this top on a whim, fully expecting not to like it.  And I love it.  The fabric is gauzy, much nicer than just a regular ol’ tee, and the fit is great (I’m wearing a small).  Today you will see it with black jeans and regular blue jeans, but I’ll for sure be wearing it with white denim too.  I love pairing olive and white together.

front tie tee / earrings / necklace / black jeans / MUST HAVE wedges/ leather tote c.o. Live FashionAble (more affordable cognac tote option)

Get The Look For Yourself Here:

 

And here’s the top with regular denim jeans, paired with blush booties and a blush bag!  Olive and blush are always great together.

front tie tee / earrings / necklace / AG jeans / dusty rose booties c.o. Sole Society / blush bag c.o. Sole Society

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Did you see Monday’s post?  I made quite the case for white jeans. Click HERE to get to the post and see what I’m making all the fuss about.

And what about Wednesday’s post?   I give you lots of great Spring and Summer outfit ideas.  If you like something from any of the below outfits and want a closer look, just click on over!

AND DON’T FORGET, YOU CAN EARN TRIPLE POINTS AT NORDSTROM RIGHT NOW!  Do you need any new make up?  They have lots on sale AND you can get triple points…that’s enough for me to buy a lip gloss for sure. 🙂  Click HERE for all of the make up/skin care included in the sale (MAC, Clinique, Lancome, Stila, Smashbox, Bobbi Brown, Kiehl’s, etc…).

If you want to see a collage of some of my favorites in the sale, click HERE.  If you want to see the eyelash enhancing serum my sister RAVED about so much that I bought it, click HERE.  #connertoldmeto #andnowiswearbyittoo THIS POST also has the after picture of Conner’s lashes and WOWZA.

That’s it for today, ladies!  Have a wonderful weekend with your people!

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