Friday Favorites!

Let’s get started with a HUGE PRAISE!


Favorite #1:  Answered Prayers!
My dear friend Manda had her first PET scan in 6 months on Tuesday.
And on Wednesday morning she got very encouraging news….

!!!!!Thank you God!!!!!
And as you see at the bottom of the message,  Aaron (her husband) said they are trying outpatient chemo as well, which Manda and her family are excited about and hoping she can tolerate.
So…..new prayer requests follow:
*that Manda continue to tolerate the outpatient chemo
*that the treatment chosen continues to fight the cancer
*and as always, that the cancer is eradicated from her body!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU MANDA!
******************************************************************************
FAVORITE #2:  My Chalkboard
My chalkboard (I got it at Homegoods back in August), has definitely become one of my favorite items in my house!
On Monday, I felt like I needed to get my chalkboard ready for Valentine’s Day.

I’m getting pretty good at this ifIdosaysomyself.

And I know you’re going to be so surprised, but I didn’t think of the above design all by myself.
Pinterest told me to.
Duh.

inspiration found HERE

********************************************************************


Favorite #3:  Magic Pants

I’m doing great on my Get Healthy program (I’ll link to the update at the bottom of today’s post),
 and I promise you that THESE pants are helping me in my journey.
I posted them on instagram and facebook last weekend, but I wanted to make sure that those of you that don’t follow me on other social media channels still got to hear about them.

When I posted this pic on social media, I got lots of AMAZING feedback from y’all!
EVERYBODY….seriously EVERYBODY loves these pants.
Many of you got them when I got them, and not one person has a bad thing to say about them!
They are flattering as all get out, and they stay put during a work-out!  WooHoo!
Click HERE for the pants.

Here I am yesterday AFTER my work-out.  Don’t I look healthier?!?  😉

 And because I’ve received several questions about the length of these pants, I wanted to show you how I have them cuffed.  I’m 5’4″, and I have them cuffed like 3-4ish  inches.
I’m sticking my finger in the top of the cuff so you can eyeball what I’m talking about.
I feel like this shot also gives you a better view of how bright and fun the pants are!
Click HERE for the pants.
And click HERE for the shoes that are STILL ON SALE!
And girls….I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE (too much?) the shoes too.
Click HERE for all women’s Nike Free shoes on sale (just in case you don’t like mine)!

So, now I’m going to shell out the money for THESE.
And here’s why.
I’ve been working out with one of my neighbors 5/7 days a week for the last 2 weeks, and I’m not kidding, the days I get to put on my colorful pants (because they’re not in the wash), I’m so much happier.  I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true!
I feel confident that these new pants will totally help me lose my next 5 pounds.
Again, crazy, but I’m certain that it’s true. 😉
Here’s how to get the look for yourself!  Just click on what you are interested in!
(Remember, the shoes are on sale and cheaper than the pic shows!)

*************************************************************************
Favorite #4:  Wardrobe Basics
You might also have seen this pic on instagram earlier this week,
and it’s made up of LOTS of favorites!

But again, in case you don’t follow me on ig (you totally should by the way), I wanted to make sure everybody had a chance to see this outfit made up of basics, but ready for spring!

 MUST HAVE shirt HERE / new favorite spring shoes HERE / necklace HERE
exact jeans sold out, but otherVigoss jeans HERE / 
cushion cut bracelet HERE (and the code is extended, see below!)/  similar MK watch HERE
If you’re new here and are just hearing about this top, make sure you size down.  I’m wearing an x-small.  Also, all of the colors in this top (although gorgeous) show wrinkles, so I really only recommend the black.

THIS necklace really is perfection for spring and summer!
It really lightens any outfit up!
It’s not just the pendant that’s pretty (and it’s GORGEOUS), but look how pretty the chain is with the light pink balls and the dark pink in between.  It’s a great necklace!
Click HERE!  And remember, use the code PTMTJAN for 20% OFF!

And guess what!!!
I got an e-mail from a reader yesterday (thank you Leslie!) letting me know that the MUST HAVE shirt is now in plus sizes!
Click HERE.
And just like with the original shirt, I’m going to recommend that black be your color of choice.

And let’s talk about THE SHOES for a minute too.
They were super stiff the first day I wore them, but just a couple of hours in to that first day, they were GREAT!  You seriously just need to give them a chance!
I wore them all day Saturday doing errands, and then I wore them around town again yesterday for the entire day! I had 3 separate people give me compliments on them all just yesterday!
Still, the Nordstrom return policy is awesome , and even if you wear them for a little bit, it’s been my experience that they will still take them back.
 I did this with a pair of flats last year with no problem.
So, click HERE  for my grey “snakeskin” slip-ons!
For size reference, I’m a 6-6 1/2 depending on the shoe, and the 6s are perfect on me.
If you are a solid half size, I would suggest sizing up.  These shoes only come in whole sizes.

****************************************************************************
Favorite #5:  An Extended Code for some of my Favorite Jewelry
GREAT news girls!
I contacted my girl Amy at Accessory Concierge yesterday, told her I was going to be highlighting some of  my favorite items from them again today, and they extended the code!
PTMTJAN for 20% OFF your order!
spiky bracelet HERE
LOVE bracelet HERE (also comes in silver and rose gold)
(and remember my cushion cut bracelet HERE and the brass ladder necklace HERE)
And I hope you notice my shoes again.  Because OBSESSED.  Clearly.

Here are some other favs from Accessory Concierge!
And remember, 20% OFF the prices listed with the code PTMTJAN

And do you notice the outfit above?
I know you can’t really see it…but trust me on this……it was DARLING.
You’ll get to see the entire outfit next week, but for now, you’ll have to settle
 for the link to the shirt right HERE.  It’s from Old Navy!
And SPOILER ALERT:
I have an Old Navy post coming up in the next couple of weeks!
 I ordered several things in preparation (Old Navy gave me a gift card and a gift card for a reader, which y’all can enter for on the day of the post!).  My favorite items that you will get to see in the future post are now highlighted follow:
light pink pinstriped popover HERE
honeycomb knit sweater HERE (I got the neutral)
 I’m also totally digging this pink gingham button up HERE.
And right now, ALL Old Navy jeans are ON SALE HERE!

***************************************************************************

********************************************************************************

a) cardi jacket HERE  / b) striped hoodie  HERE
  c)  lace tunic HERE / d) floral blouse HERE 
The floral is low on sizes, so click HERE  for other blouses from the same maker in other patterns and solid colors.

Yep!  They are all wearing blardigans!
And she got lots of comments on her ig about the blardigans.
And I’ve got to say, I think somebody needs to contact Wikepedia….because blardigan should TOTALLY be a word.  🙂
Seriously.
Does anybody know Mr. Wikepedia?

TOTALLY made my day!  🙂
****************************************************************************

***************************************************************************
Favorite #10:  My Bachelor Recap

If you missed my Bachelor recap from this week, click HERE.
Even if you don’t watch the show, you might still get a laugh!
Lots of people let me know they never watch the show, but they never miss a recap!  🙂

***************************************************************************
Okay……so that’s it for today…..unless of course you want to click HERE and see how much weight I’ve lost.  🙂  
You’ll also get to see my exercise summary and some of the foods I ate this week.

I hope everybody has a wonderful weekend!
See you back here on Monday!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂