It’s FRIDAY, and you know what that means!
Today’s FRIDAY FAVORITES is all about GETTING READY FOR SUMMER!
I’m ready for late nights, late mornings, long days at the pool, grilling out with the family, more cobb salads than I care to count, lots of down time and cuddle time with my people…
and friends, lots and lots of friends!
So today my FAVORITE THINGS I’m talking about all revolve around SUMMER!
FAVORITE #1: A Golden Glow!
Lots of you have messaged me about the fact that I was looking tan in my pictures.
Y’all have a good eye!.
I started getting spray tans in early April.
I’d never had a spray tan in my life, and now I’m a BIG OL’ FAN.
Click HERE for my girl’s facebook page.
(Her name is Erin, she’s darling, she is one of my best friend’s sister-in-laws, and you’ll love her!)

PRICING:
Your first tan is always $20.
1 for $30.
3 for $80.
5 for $128.
For groups of 3 or more she will travel. There’s a $25 travel fee that can be split between everybody. For groups of 6 or more, the travel fee would be waived.
And fun news!
There’s a little giveaway at the bottom of today’s post!
Enter the rafflecopter at the bottom (if you’re local), and you can win a Spray Tan Party for you and 3 of your friends! Erin will travel to McKinney (obviously), Frisco, Plano, Allen, Richardson, and Dallas! What a fun Girl’s Night!
FAVORITE #: 2
Since today’s post is all about getting ready for summer, you know we have to talk about swimsuits.
Click HERE for my entire swimsuit post I did last month if you missed it.
These two were definitely a crowd favorite from that post:
Click HERE for the bottoms I’m wearing in both pics (I’m wearing a small).
FAVORITE #3: My New Hayden Reis Bag
If you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, then you might remember that I got a beach bag from Hayden Reis last year.
AND I LOVED IT.
Like more than I knew a normal person could love a beach bag.
Their bags are durable, you can wipe them down easily, you can actually spray them out with a hose if you want to! They are made of sail cloth and unlike any other beach bag I’ve ever had.
And this year, my friend Ashley over at Fancy Ashley worked with them to design a bag!
It’s pink and gold and FABULOUS.
If you don’t know about Hayden Reis bags, click HERE to learn more about them.
Click HERE to check out Ashley’s entire line!
tote c/o Hayden Reis HERE (I’m carrying the “Ditty” size.)
I love that it’s HUGE…but not too huge.
Like it holds a ton of stuff, but it’s still easy to carry and cart around!
Ashley also designed small lipstick pouches that you can find HERE.
I use the anchor pouch to hold Carter’s dry clothes that I always change him into after he’s done swimming, but before we load up in the car. And after I change him, I put his wet swimsuit in the bag! The small sunscreen pouch holds spray on sunscreen, face sunscreen, ponytail holders, and lipgloss. I also throw in my credit card and cell phone each time we head to the pool! It makes them easy to find, and they are protected!
Here’s a picture of the inside.
You can’t see the bottom, but it’s holding LOTS of dinosaurs, 3 beach towels, a couple of water bottles, a couple cans of sun block….and there’s still a ton of room.! There are also lots of pockets that fill up during the course of pool season with all sorts of various things. 🙂
This bag makes it easy to stay organized!
The bags are on the expensive side; however, after carrying mine all last summer, I can honestly say that if you go to the pool or beach a lot, you will ADORE this bag.
FAVORITE #4: My Flip Flops
I still love my multi-colored Reefs.
FAVORITE #5: My Fibit
Click HERE for my Fitbit.
Back in January I started a GET HEALTHY journey that involved making really smart choices in the kitchen as well as daily exercise. Over the course of several months I lost 20 pounds! If you recall, I was very up front about the fact that this isn’t new for me. For as long as I can remember, I can and lose 20 pounds each year.
Well, this year I think I might be able to keep the weight off!
All with the help of my Fitbit.
I feel sooooo much better without the extra weight, and I’m really hoping the Fitbit is going to help keep me on track!
Let’s all cross our fingers that the Fitbit is going to keep this mama motivated!
If we’re being honest, I’m still getting used to wearing it.
I take it off to get in the shower, and then I forget to put it back on. I don’t like sleeping in mine, so sometimes I forget to put it on in the morning.
But I’m hoping keeping it on becomes a habit.
Most people I know that have them LIVE AND DIE by how many steps they’ve taken that day.
And I want that to be me.
I think it will be once wearing it becomes a habit!
FAVORITE #6: Rompers
Hi, my name is Sheaffer. And I love rompers.
I’m going to go ahead and name 2015 The Summer of the Romper.
Somebody call the people at The Farmer’s Almanac.
And because I’m obsessed, I have several to show you today.
I’m only keeping one (guess which one after seeing all of my options!), but I wanted to have several to choose from and highlight.
Tracy Reese swingy print romper HERE.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
I fell in love with this one. I’m wearing it with wedges and gold jewelry here to dress it up, but I also can see wearing it with flat sandals and stud earrings to dress it down. If you are going on any type of vacation this summer, you need to consider this romper!
Other rompers from Tracy Reese HERE.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
These are supposed to be pjs (but the idea of having to get naked in the bathroom in the middle of the night on the occasion that I wake up to use the restroom is less than appealing).
HOWEVER.
I see it as a great pool cover-up!
Or a great lounging around the house and feeling super comfy romper.
Click HERE for this navy blue spaghetti strapped romper.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
I kept the accessories simple with this, and I really liked the look. The shorts are a little longer on this one which I know many of you might be looking for.
Find this black rayon sleeveless romper HERE.
I know the lighting is horrible in this picture, but I thought the fact it was over-exposed gave a good opportunity for you to see the details on the front of the romper that didn’t show up in the above picture. I thought this one was really cute too!
FAVORITE #7: My Embroidered Tank
I featured this tank last week, and now it’s on sale.
Isn’t that always the way it goes.
click HERE for the same top in white and magenta (not on sale)
And I got a lot of “I love embroidered items too” comments, so here are some other embroidered options for all of you out there that have a “thing” for it like I do:
My navy embroidered tank is from Lucky, and they actually have a ton of items on sale right now, including regular and plus size, more embroidered items, and even a couple of cute flag tees that would be cute for the 4th! Click HERE for the Lucky sale!
FAVORITE #8: My Nightgown
I got a new summer nightgown!
It’s soft as all get out, which is what sold me on it.
But on top of the softness, go ahead and add comfy AND CUTE too!
Plus, I really like that I’m wearing something cute and not just an old college tee to bed.
(I still laugh when I think of several years ago when Chris politely asked for me to not wear my “Vote for Pedro” shirt to bed anymore.) 🙂
Click HERE for the nightgown.
For size reference, I’m wearing an x-small.
I’ll definitely be ordering more items from THIS BRAND in the future.
(Also, I have a stretchy and comfy bandeau bra that I wear around the house a lot. You know, when you don’t want to be wearing a bra, but you don’t want to feel your boobs near your belly button either. Mine is no longer available, but THIS one has good reviews.)
And as an added bonus, it looks great with the blardigan.
Yes. I still wear the blardigan almost every day. Even in June. 🙂
FAVORITE #9:
I love a white dress in the summer.
And this one really fits the bill.
It’s white, it has halter styling, and it’s EYELET for crying out loud.
It looks great on it’s own and with a denim jacket.
What’s not to love?
I put this look on facebook or instagram (can’t remember which channel), but today it gets to be on the blog!
I wanted to give you a side view of the dress too.
I’m wearing my favorite strapless bra HERE.
LOFT is also 50% OFF select items HERE.
Lots of good stuff, so you might want to look around!
Lots of good stuff, so you might want to look around!
FAVORITE #10:
I’ve talked about THIS particular lip gloss many times on the blog.
I have both shades of Mac Viva Glam and love them both.
I usually wear this gloss over lipstick, but when summer rolls around, I often just wear it on it’s own for a little bit of shine and just a hint of color. I don’t typically wear any make-up to the pool, but I always have on lip gloss. I keep one in my purse like normal, and I keep one in my pool bag too!
That’s all for today ladies!
HOORAY FOR SUMMER!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
p.s.
Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a 3 Spray Tan Package!
Deborah says
The lucky brand tank is 50% off at Belk…don't know if Nordstrom would Price match? Love your blog!!
Charming Lucy says
Thanks for the fun today! You have a lot of great picks here !I love the tote and that cute white dress! Have a great weekend! Susan
Mix and Match Mama says
There are just too many favorites to count here! There's no way that I could pick my fave…love them all! Hope you have THE BEST weekend at the wedding! xoxo
Sarah Kuykendall says
You have THE best recommendations all the dang time! I love it! I wish I lived closer so I could try to win the tan! $20 is an amazing price. I'm near Mpls and it's around $40. You look great!
Erika Slaughter says
This post was full of goodness!!! Those rompers are fabulous!! Love the white dress! And your spray tan was looking all kinds of good!
Narci says
Love, love, love the romper a and the white dress!! So fun!
Natalie says
I love the rompers. But…are they a pain when you have to use the restroom?? I mean I know you mentioned at night but I would think daytime is just as bad! That is why I don't have one!
Sheaffer says
It's the double edged sword of the romper. I think some of them are worth the trouble!!! 🙂
April Parrish says
You look amazing in that white dress!!! Love the rompers you feature—my favorite is the black. Have a blessed weekend!
Anonymous says
Could I please ask your help?! How do you eat now that you lost your 20lbs? Do you have to keep eating your healthy way to maintain your weight loss? Or, once you hit your 20lb mark, did you go back to some "old ways" but are not gaining weight?
I struggle keeping of my last 10. gain, loose, gain, loose- AARRGHH! :)))
Sheaffer says
Hi there! Once I lose the weight, I do go back to some old ways….but I balance it. If I go out and have mexican food one night, then the next day I'm super good for the next 1 or 2 days to try to counter-balance it. It's still hard, but I'm doing it!
Tiffany says
The colorful romper really looks great on you.
Michelle N. says
Love you in the Tracey Reese print romper! Its unexpected, the black ones feel like just black to me.
Hope you kept it!
Anonymous says
"Somebody call the Farmers' Almanac!"
Blake G. says
Love love that white dress! I am so excited that you love your fitbit- Do you wear it with your dressier outfits too? I think this fall it is finally time for me to get a blardigan- does it wash well?? The reviews on washing seemed mixed 🙁
Gail Wilson says
I think your Friday posts are my favorite. A little bit of everything suits my Friday ADD just fine!
You will be hooked on Make & Model. I have two of their Weekend Jogger pants. Just when you think they're too baggy, wash & dry them and they will be the perfect calf length from then on; definitely size down; My x-smalls fit like a dream (5'3", 117#).
Stop me, but I just thought of my guy, Ryan Gosling talking about calf pants in 'Crazy,Stupid Love'. Now I'll get nothing done…
Candace Wall says
Love all your pics! What size is the Lucky Brand navy embroidered tank your wearing?
Sheaffer says
Hi Candace! It's a small! xoxo, Sheaffer
KellyinPA says
I purchased the Reef sandals the last time you mentioned them. Love them, so comfortable!
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
So many things today, let's see if I can narrow it down.
1. I adore that first romper on you. I too, have become romper obsessed. I feel a bit like a toddler in a onesie, but I don't really care.
2. I'm worried about your legs in some of these pics…like how do they support your body?
3. Everyone needs that beach bag…ADORE mine!
4. Why am I doubting the 'polite' part of Chris's tshirt comment?? 😉
5. Maybe I should get a Fitbit and we can have competitions about how many steps we each had…surely that will get us moving??
I think we'll stop there. #asyouwere