first Special Mama Giveaway of 2016!!!!!!!!!
Click HERE if you want to read all about how these Special Mama contests came to be.
The short version is that I have a heart for moms of children with special needs. 🙂
These mamas give everything to their kiddos, and I love the idea of getting to spoil a deserving mom! Don’t nominate today, you will nominate next Friday, and you can nominate as many moms as you would like. And you can of course nominate yourself as well!
When to Nominate: Monday, January 18th
Winner will be Announced: Friday, January 22nd
The winner will receive a $500 gift card to Nordstrom, Loft, Anthropologie, or Old Navy!
The winner will also receive a gift package with lots of goodies from some awesome smaller retailers! If you are one of the retailers that has already talked to me about helping to host this giveaway, please e-mail me by this Sunday, January 10th for me to reserve your spot!
At this time, please only contact me if you have already spoken to me about this. I might be able to open it up to additional sponsors as well depending on how many people e-mail me over the weekend, but I will let you know if it’s opened up to new retailers on Monday.
Start thinking about who you are going to nominate, and
LET’S HONOR A SPECIAL MAMA!!!!
(Click HERE if you want to read my post from Monday where I named it a MUST HAVE!)
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
And here’s the other pair of earrings I got from WoodKeeps: beach wood hoops (medium color)
I adore these earrings (mine are the medium color). I also love how light they are!!!!
cowl neck pullover / AG skinny ankle jeans / similar shoreline converse
similar cognac cross body bag
Get The Look For Yourself Here:
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My favorite post this week was definitely my Bachelor Recap!!!!
Click HERE for the recap that explains the whole “taco enthusiast” thing! 🙂
earrings / watch / similar height wedges / similar cross body
And if you want more info on the flare jeans and tunic, click HERE for the original post about the flare jeans!
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I thought it would be fun to look back at them, because they all contain some great basics: pieces that I wear over and over again.
And if you are new to the blog, this is a great way to see some of my favorite items all at once!
Look #1: Free People tee and flare jeans
Look #2: Free People cowl neck and Hunter boots
IT. IS. AWESOME.
It’s loose and flowy (without being HUGE or tent-like), and I love the “heathered” look. The big cowl neck makes it interesting and unique, but it’s not overwhelming at all. I reach for it constantly.
It’s just so cozy (but still really cute)!
For size reference, I’m wearing an x-small/small.
It comes in this grey color that I’m wearing, an oatmeal, and a heathered red.
Click HERE for the pullover.
Look #3: Must Have shirt (from 2013, but still available), Must Have jeans, and leopard booties
The pendant necklace is definitely one of my favorite items in my closet!
turquoise pendant necklace / MUST HAVE mid-rise jeans
watch / similar cross body
Look #4: Sweater, Scarf, and Slim Profile Ugg boots
Click HERE for the original post.
Here’s everything you need to know about the outfit:
sweater / scarf / exact abalone earrings (bigger version HERE and smaller version HERE) / exact jeans (Evyn jeans found under the “bottoms” tab.)
exact sunglasses / slim profile UGG boots (other heights HERE)/ similar cognac cross body
For size reference, I’m wearing a small in the sweater and a medium in the jeans. The new slim profile classic UGGs are true to size, so don’t order up like you often do with other UGG boots.
I could go on and on AND ON about these slim profile UGGs. They are awesome.
Look #5: Striped tee, Military Jacket, and Turquoise Pendant
You ladies know that I couldn’t live without a military jacket in my closet. I have 3 that I wear consistently, so I of course had to include an outfit with a jacket in my favorites round up!
And as you’ll see, I’m wearing my turquoise pendant necklace again!
Click HERE for the original post.
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One of my other favorite posts this year:
Click HERE for Scarves 101 that includes several scarf outfits and tips on how to tie a blanket scarf AND pics on how to cut a blanket scarf in half if it’s too bulky for you!
plaid blanket scarf / boyfriend cardigan / white tee / similar black skinny jeans ON SUPER SALE / similar flat cognac boots and similar dark brown wedge boots / kendra scott drusy earrings
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On Monday’s MUST HAVE post, I took a stroll down memory lane and named all of the previous MUST HAVEs I had named that were still available, but I forgot to talk about:
I mean, I wear it every single day, so of course it’s a must have!
I think this bra is true to size. It’s cups are soft and smooth and don’t show through anything. AND OH MY WORD IS IT COMFY. And it makes your boobs look perky (but isn’t a push up bra at all). I had never spent a lot of money on a bra until this one, and I am now a firm believer in the power of a good bra!
Click HERE if you want to read all the facebook comments I got about it when I named it a MUST HAVE back in November.
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Same with the necklace. It was definitely my most worn necklace during the spring and summer, and now it is back in stock as well!
flare jeans (I’m wearing a size 7.) / rainbow wood tassel necklace
And remember my convertible sweater I featured back in October? Well the grey is now 45% OFF!!!! Here are 3 out of the 4 ways you can wear it!
Click, HERE for the original post about it if you want to see it styled with white jeans as well.
Click HERE for the sweater. Click HERE for the plus size!
sweater (waterfall cardigan)
my exact camisole / 2015 cuffed Vigoss jeans / similar leopard belt / similar taupe booties / earrings
Have a great weekend everybody!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
First of all, I love it when you honor these special mamas. It's my favorite thing you do. And then second of all, you should wear those flare jeans and chambray shirt every single day. You look fabulous in that outfit!!
Erika Slaughter says
I got lots of goodies you recommended for that plastic wrap game. One of them being that cute yellow scarf! My grandma got that!! Just know there's a cute 80 year old lady in Missouri looking good in that yellow scarf all because of you. 🙂
Narci says
That cowl neck top is so cute in person, too! Like soooo cute!! Great looks, friend!! Xoxo
kelly says
You look so good in that grey cowl neck sweater! So flattering!
Lindsay D. says
What kind of metal did you select for the wood earrings? Thanks!!
Sheaffer says
Hi Lindsay! I got the told! LOVE!!!!!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lindsay D. says
Thanks!!
Jessica Barshinger says
Great post! I think I have every single one of these outfits!! Is that a problem??? Lol!!!!!!
Jena says
I absolutely LOVE my Wit & Wisdom jeans! I love them so much I have two pairs…one in the darker shade and one in lighter denim. They are super comfy and move with me so that I forget that I'm wearing jeans because they feel as flexible as leggings!
Kim says
What size did you get in the striped tee?
Sheaffer says
Hi Kim! It's a small!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kristen says
Hey sheaffer, what is that light blue tunic you have on with the blue flare jeans? i love it so so much!
Sheaffer says
Hi Kristen! It's from LOFT, but it's been sold out since this summer. So sorry! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Kristen says
Thanks, girl! 🙂
clatk says
Just an FYI for other shorties out there: I am a smidge over 5'3, and I got both the STS Nikki flares and Loft petite flares to compare. With the Nikki flares, even with my Toms booties and wedges, I would have to have them hemmed. But the Loft petite fit perfectly with no hemming. Just thought I'd put it out there for petite girls who want flares :)!!
Anonymous says
I have 2 cute pair of flare jeans but can never find a cute pair of shoes to wear with them in the winter. Wedges of course look cute in the summer but what about now. Any suggestions?
Sheaffer says
I think Dolce Vita at Nordstrom has some great options. Go to Nordstrom and put "dolce vita" in the search bar!
Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost says
So glad you named the Lush tunic a must have!! It's one of my favorites and I have it in 3 colors!
Kelsey
http://www.thepeacockroost.com
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Seri Roth says
This is definitely one of my favorite posts ever! So many amazing goodies put into one post 🙂
I am going on a shopping date with my mom today, and our first stop will be Nordstrom! I can't wait to try on all these items!
– Seri
http://www.Serisblog.com
Christina says
What Hunter boots do you wear? I'm only 5'2 and I'm afraid the tall version will come up too high.
Sheaffer says
I'm almost 5'4", and I wear the tall ones Christina!
Raylene says
Would you say the flare jeans are a darker wash or lighter? In your pic they look darker than the wash on Nordstrom's website (hoping for darker!).
Sheaffer says
Hi Raylene! When comparing them against other jeans in my closet, I would say they are definitely "medium". I'm not sure if this helps, but I wouldn't say they are really dark. xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum} says
I loved every single one of those posts, and darling outfits!!! Thanks for all the great inspiration!!
Julie Nelson says
I was at my Nordstrom Rack today and saw a couple of those Lush MUST HAVE tunics on clearance for $6.80. Happy hunting, ladies!
Megan // Honey We're Home says
You are cute as ever! I'm with you on that Free People cowl neck top, I have it in lavender and it's so soft and comfy!
Esraa Bassiouny says
I love how your style is down to earth and wearable. Your blog is one one of my favorite. Keep ot up.
Btw love the flare Jeans.
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steph says
Are those hunters red? Or coral? I need that exact color! And did you size down?! I may have to not get the tall ones since I'm only 5'1 ?