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!
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Labor Day was a favorite for me for sure. We stuck around the house, totally relaxed, watched a couple of movies, and this kid snuggled the pups ALL DAY long. We were all living our best lives.
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I’ve had a lot of people ask me about this blouse, and I’ve answered lots of direct messages with the link, so I realized I needed to put it on the blog! #duh
The blouse is awesome. And when you see the entire blouse, its even cuter than you think it’s going to be because it has cute little ruffle and gathered details on the neck and sleeves. It’s a little on the shorter size (but not cropped at all), and can be worn out or with a half tuck. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
eyelet blouse (plus size blouse HERE) / checkered blush beaded wrap bracelet / metallic gold wrap bracelet
I do recommend a nude cami underneath. The eyelet is open and will show your skin if not worn with a cami.
THIS TOP IS SO PRETTY! It’s such a feminine little shirt and the color is very on trend!
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Last month I featured a camo sweatshirt that was AND I QUOTE, made for leggings. Sadly the camo version sold out almost immediately.
Well, I’ve got another option for you!
LOOK! HOW! CUTE!
And dare I say, this top is also MADE FOR LEGGINGS.
camo tunic courtesy of Social Threads/ my favorite earrings / leggings (capri version that I’ve ordered!)/ mesh sneakers
The site calls this a sweatshirt, but it’s definitely lighter weight than a sweatshirt. I would classify it more as a soft (and slightly heavy) tee. It has a super relaxed and somewhat swingy fit. I’m going to be wearing the heck out of it with leggings and skinny jeans. FYI: There are really tall side slits on each side, so you will have to wear a cami or tee under it.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in both the top and the leggings. The mesh sneakers are true to size and I LOVE THEM (click HERE to see my initial full review).
We need to talk about the leggings again too. These leggings are from Amazon and have over 6,000 positive reviews. I’m wearing the full length ones here, but I ordered the capri version that are going to fit my 5’4″ frame much better. If you look closely, you can tell that I have these turned up with a several inch cuff on each side. They are ultra high-waisted and have the big thick waistband, just like our beloved Zellas.
camo tunic courtesy of Social Threads/ my favorite earrings / leggings (capri version that I’ve ordered!)/ mesh sneakers
I wanted to show the camo tunic with shorts as well. It’s cute with shorts and will be super cute with skinny jeans.
Now let’s talk about my tan. I no longer have any ounce left of a natural tan, but this product (and the mitt that comes with it) give me a perfectly bronzed pair of legs! Click HERE for the post where I first reviewed the product and posted a before and after picture.
And please, take a moment to notice those precious pups.
camo tunic courtesy of Social Threads/ my favorite earrings / denim shorts no longer available / mesh sneakers
I’m also pumped about this grey leopard print hoodie! It’s soft, it’s cozy, and it’s adorable. I’m wearing a medium.
grey leopard print hoodie courtesy of Social Threads / denim shorts no longer available / mesh sneakers
I’ve received sooooooooo much feedback and quite a few questions about the mesh sneakers (that just appeared in each of the outfits above) since the initial post, so I thought I would address them quickly today.
The most frequently asked question is DO YOU WEAR SOCKS WITH THEM? The official answer is “sometimes”. If I do, my favorite no show socks are perfect for them and don’t show at all. The second most frequently asked questions is ARE THEY HARD TO GET ON? And no, they’re not! There’s a handy dandy little tab on the back that you can either grab on to or slip your finger through to help pull them on. I also had a couple of you ask if they smelled when I first got them since some reviewers mentioned that. Mine didn’t have an odor at all, and I’ve had several readers agree with me.
And here’s just a handful of reader comments I’ve received in the last couple of weeks about these sneaks:
I went to Disney last week and your mesh sneakers arrived the day before we left. They are the only shoes I wore, and my feet were happy the entire time. Thanks for another great recommendation! – DeeDee
Sheaffer! I’ve ordered lots of things because you told me to, but the Amazon sneakers are in the Top 5 for sure. I now own both the apricot and the light grey, and I haven’t shut up about them since getting them, so now my neighbor and my mom both have them as well. Such a great find! – Lauren
I ordered the navy and pink when I saw them posted!!! BEST $29.99 ever spent!!!! – Leigh
They are amazing! I’ve been wearing them 3 days straight! (and mine did not smell like some of the reviews stated). – Trish
I ordered these and wore them to work today to set up my classroom (teacher) and they are so comfy. I might order another pair! – Meghan
Do you think I can wear these sneakers with a pencil skirt to the office? Because I never want to take them off. – Stef
It’s not just me, everybody loves them. Again, mine are the “apricot”, but I think they are more of a nice neutral taupe with maybe a hint of blush. I’m typically a 6-6/12, and the 6s were good for me in these.
My initial review: These sneakers are like no other sneakers I’ve ever owned. They almost feel like a thick and tight sock when wearing them, but they are obviously shoes because of the soles and the tread on the bottom. I talked about these briefly last week, and I had some readers weigh in that already own them. One reader said she “wore them all over Europe with no pain” and another said that she “pops them in the washing machine and they come out perfectly“. Another said that she wears them without socks “but they never get stinky like her Converse“. All really good information, right?
They come in TONS of colors and go on easily with just a little tug on the tabs in the back. They have THOUSANDS of 5 Star Reviews, and the price point is $29.99. INCREDIBLE.
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SNEAK PEEK ALERT!!!
I am incredibly excited about this particular favorite. It’s a SNEAK PEAK, so I’m hoping y’all get excited too.
You see the bag strap in this picture? This is just the tip of the iceberg, y’all.
MAKE SURE YOU COME BACK ON MONDAY TO SEE IT ALL!!!!!
dolman sleeve cardigan / oval hoop earrings / white tee / raw hem ankle jeans/ leopard calf hair sneakers
I’m telling you, GET EXCITED ABOUT MONDAY. This one strap is just a tiny little peak at what’s to come.
dolman sleeve cardigan / oval hoop earrings / white tee / raw hem ankle jeans/ leopard calf hair sneakers
And LOOK AT these leopard calf hair sneakers!
They’re expensive, but I think they look expensive. I love the style element of the leopard pattern and the calf hair on a casual sneaker. They are true to size and comfy.
In this shot you can see the metal grommet detail and the fact that the soles have been treated (and totally remind me of a Golden Goose sole).
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Yesterday was a day that I crossed all sorts of things off of all sorts of list. Productive days are always a favorite.
During my day, I was able to pick up a bouquet of flowers for a new beauty post that I have coming up next week. I have a handful of new products that I’m super excited to share with you, and you know I have to take pics of the products next to some sort of floral arrangement. It’s like a blogger rule. And I’m a rule follower. #justkidding #butIdoliketoappearlikeiamarulefollower
And seriously. How cute is my bag strap. AGAIN. JUST HANG ON TILL MONDAY FOR ALL THE DEETS.
When running around yesterday I wore my camo dress from last year that’s still a favorite (similar one HERE from the same maker as mine!), my dark wash must have denim jacket, and my new leopard sneakers. That’s right, I mixed leopard and camo. #likeaboss
And right before I ran out the door, these DARLING mustard and coral bracelets were delivered! I immediately slipped them on and went on my merry way. They are for a future post, and I can’t wait to tell you all about them in a couple of weeks (because there’s a very cool story behind them).
turquoise wrap bracelet / mustard and coral bracelets
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Last week I introduced THESE RAW HEM ANKLE JEANS to you. You saw them with the blush cardi on the left last Friday and with the black blouse this past Wednesday.
I went on and on about the jeans, making a pretty good case (if I do say so myself) that you need them for Fall.
Click HERE for you want details on the blush cardi outfit and HERE if you want details on the black blouse outfit.
In that post, I mentioned a pair of boot cut jeans from the same maker. Below you can see me wearing the boot cut jeans all last year. And great news, they are still available! At 5’4″, I wear the 4 Regulars with tall wedges or booties. The petites were way too short for me because I always want to wear a heel of some sort with a boot cut jean.
Click HERE for the original post on what I’m calling the Gateway Jeans. I say it all the time, but they will make you look 2 inches taller and 10 pounds thinner. Plus, they are such a nice departure from skinny jeans!
And everybody needs a great pair of black jeans. As luck would have it, the same brand has a pair of black jeans I recommend too! I actually have the 4 Regulars, but I need to try a petite. When I’m wearing with flats or booties, I have to cuff them up, and I would rather them be an ankle length without the cuff. Still, that’s good news for y’all over 5’4″.
Click HERE for my post last year stating why you need a great pair of black jeans. Some tidbits from reviewers follow: “feel like butter”, “most comfortable jeans I have ever bought”, “no muffin top” , “great post partum jeans”, “nice and stretchy”, “comfortable and forgiving”, “fit like a glove”, “great stretch”, “soft and comfortable”, “really flattering”, and “my new go to jeans”. I mean, LADIES! That’s some high praise!
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I’ve been thrilled with the feedback I’ve been receiving on my recent beauty posts. I was hesitant to start doing beauty posts because I am by no means a makeup expert….but I’ve now realized that actually makes me perfect for a beauty post! I try several products, and simply share what I like! Many of y’all are just regular gals like me…not makeup experts….but want to look your best without having to use a ton of products. Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for the beauty support. I think it’s great fun that we’ve all found new RIDE OR DIE faves, so I’m for sure going to start doing at least 1 a month!
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On Monday’s post, I styled a basic outfit 2 ways, and all of the pieces were SUPER affordable. Click HERE for the post. The outfit on the right is UNDER $75 for the cardi, bag, jeans, tee, and studded mules!!!
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Reader reviews are always a favorite for me, especially when y’all LOVE something that you purchased as a result of my recommendation. Here are several good ones from this week, and I’ve linked the items that they are talking about within their comments….
Hi Shaeffer.
This comment is totally off the subject but I have to thank you for the recommendation for the Revlon hair dryer and brush !!!! It has changed my life…No joke. I have struggled for years with slightly curly unmanageable hair. Now , it has never been better. My friends can’t believe the difference so I know I’m not making this up. Seriously, I will never be to thank you enough, Debbie Robinson
Thanks for the feedback, Debbie! So happy you love it too! Click HERE to read my initial review of the hair dryer.
Well, these are words that I never thought I would write, but I’m done with my Lululemon Align leggings. In one of your recent posts you mentioned that some reviewers said that the Amazon leggings you are recommending were just as good as their Lululemon’s. I ordered some to do my own comparison, and color me amazed because I agree. I’ve been exclusively wearing Align leggings for about 5 years now, and even though I loved them, I always had a hard time justifying the price tag. Your Amazon leggings are officially my new favorite leggings, so thank you! You told me to again! – Sam
That thrills me, Sam! I’ve never tried Lululemon leggings (I just looked them up and saw they are $138!), but I know I love the Amazon ones. My capri ones should arrive today!
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Did you see my Academy post last month? I had such fun shooting that post (I always love it when I can involve Carter), and he loved being in his element and shooting some content that centered around his love for soccer.
I’m still working with Academy this month and thought today I would share a couple of pics I grabbed this week that highlight some of our Academy gear.
You can also find me in work out gear when we’re walking the dogs.
adidas tee / adidas shorts / hot pink adidas sneakers
I’m wearing a medium in both the tee and the shorts. The sneakers are true to size and my goodness do I love the pop of pink.
adidas tee / adidas shorts / hot pink adidas sneakers
On Wednesday afternoon I grabbed the little guy right when he got off the school bus. He was head to toe Academy, so I wanted to snap a quick picture!
Under Armour shirt / Under Armour shorts / adidas sneakers / similar insulated water bottle / UA backpack
Get Our Looks For Yourself Here:
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You might remember these next two outfits because I teased them in flat lays on Wednesday’s post!
Remember this outfit?
I think it is even cuter on, right? I’m wearing a small in the blouse and a 4R in the jeans.
blouse /sunglasses / tassel necklace/ sunburst earrings / tote / bandana / raw hem ankle jeans/ tiger flats
And the exact same outfit, but I switched out the rust blouse for a camel color sweater.
This sweater comes in several colors, it’s from Amazon, and it’s just $35! For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
camel sweater / sunglasses / tassel necklace/ sunburst earrings / tote / bandana / wrap bracelet / raw hem ankle jeans/ tiger flats
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TOP 5 LAST MONTH
I love that y’all always want to know the top picks!
AMAZON TOP 5
I thought my August Amazon Haul was one of the best yet. I had so much fun finding items that I knew would be great to start transitioning us all to Fall. Here were the top picks:
- THESE were the #1 clicked item and the #1 purchased item BY FAR. I think they are also the item that I received the most feedback on.
- Who doesn’t love gingham?!? Most of you bought this in the black and white gingham, but I received lots of messages from readers that said they received their first shirt…and ended up getting at least 1 more.
- Comfy and camo. This hoodie was another fan favorite.
- This item isn’t clothing, but it continues to be a best seller. #lifechanging
- So many of you were excited about the denim jacket option I found for under $40! Click HERE to see me in it with several different outfits.
ALL OTHER TOP 5
- The JUMBO cleansing balm. Enough said. Click HERE to see all my thoughts.
- The softest throw in the history of the world.
- This short sleeved shift dress! UNDER $30! Click HERE to see it on me and read why it’s the perfect dress for all of us, but especially for teachers.
- One of my most recent finds. This dolman sleeve cardi that will help you transition to Fall with ease.
- The dark wash jeans I’m swearing that everybody needs.
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THE LAST 3 THINGS I ORDERED FROM AMAZON
I placed an order yesterday afternoon and there were actually 5 things in my cart, so you are going to get 2 bonus items today.
*These hair ties in the bronze color. I don’t know where all of mine went, but they’ve straight up disappeared. I guess they are with all my socks and bobby pins.
*Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides. Click HERE for the single serving packets. If purchasing these for yourself, make sure you choose “one time purchase” unless you want a recurring order. If you don’t know about all of the benefits of collagen peptides, you should google it. Or at least read a handful of the 2.6k reviews!
*This military jacket in the dark olive. I absolutely LOVE the stand up collar on this jacket. Y’all know my love for a great military jacket, and I was hoping there would be one on Amazon that popped up now that we are nearing Fall. This one looks AMAZING, it’s ONLY $32, and it’s available in several colors. FYI: if military jacket history on Amazon is any indication, this will sell out fast and probably won’t restock.
*This open cardigan in dusty rose. Because you can never have too many swingy cardigans.
*The cropped version of my favorite leggings. I thought I had already ordered these babies, but I was wrong. I kept waiting for them to arrive, and when they never did, I checked my order history. I had never ordered them, but they are finally on their way to me!
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Whew! Today was a doozie, but I had lots I wanted to share!
Have a wonderful weekend with your people, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!
Carey says
What is the style of your Louis bag?
Sheaffer says
Hi, Carey! It’s called the Sully! xoxo
Jessica says
I cannot wait until Monday. I need that bag strap.
Narci says
So many great favorites today! I love them all, and I am pumped to hear about that purse strap!!
Shay Shull says
Sheaffer! How fun is that bag strap?! Oh my gosh!! SO FUN!
Dawn S. says
Hi Sheaffer:
I’m looking to purchase a good pair of joggers for lounging and quick errands. Do you have any recommendations?
Sheaffer says
YES!!!!!! If you search “crazy comfy clothes” on my blog, you can see me in a pair of joggers that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It will be the first pants that come up! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Grace Liang says
This was such a great post! Love all of your favorites, especially the clothing and shoes! SO cute. 🙂
https://colorandgrace.com/
V says
Love all of the style options with the boot cut jeans! Also, the camo tunic outfit is super cute and those comfy shoes are tempting me because they are actually cute (comfy cute shoes is a rarity). You are the cutest!
Erin says
Sheaffer, do you have an affiliate link for Neulash? It’s been a while & i can’t find the post you did with your sister about it.
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Erin! You are too sweet. If you go to the blog and type “My 5 Minute Face” in the search bar, a Nordstrom makeup post will pop up. Just click on any of the makeup items and it will secure my link. Then just type “Neulash” on the Nordstrom search bar. Thank you so much!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Laurie S says
Great outfits, and so good to see the happy pups in your pics! I can’t believe they’re 2! They are very loved boys – their body language says it all… all your boys are spoiled and loved!
Sheaffer says
Awww, thanks Laurie! They are definitely loved and they are most definitely spoiled! 🙂 xoxo
Michele Stafford says
My mesh shoes came in yesterday and they’re already in my top 5 faves! They’re so comfy!!! Thanks for the recommendation!
Sheaffer says
Awesome, Michele! Thanks so much for the feedback!!!!! xoxo
Theresa says
Hello,
Did you go with size small or medium in the cargo jacket? Reviews say it runs large.
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Theresa! Hmmmm…I ordered a medium, didn’t see that it ran large. Should arrive on Monday, so we’ll see! xoxo
Elizabeth says
Hi Sheaffer,
Is there a concealer (for undereyes) that you like? Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Elizabeth! I actually don’t have a good one that I like. So sorry I’m not any help! I’ll definitely take recommendations! xoxo
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