But it goes a little further than that, because all of my friends agree with my self-imposed title.
I just have a knack for finding really cute cover-ups.
#whatcanisay #itsagift
FYI: I have no idea why the alignment is messed up all over this post. It looks right in draft mode, so I didn’t know how to fix it! Sorry!
Three years ago I found a little black romper with embroidered flowers THAT I ADORED and a black dress that looked like a short little Mexican dress (children of the 80s, do you remember those that we all had and wore with jellies)? Well, both were dang cute.
And then 2 years ago I found this little beauty. Also from Target.
And it is DIVINE. But it hasn’t been available for over 2 years. Sorry. 🙁
But last year I didn’t find any new ones that I loved.
Actually, the past 2 years I’ve come up short.
And my title was in question.
In the interest of full disclosure, I do feel the need to state that my cover-up standards are HIGH.
I don’t want just any ol’ thing to throw on over my swimsuit.
I want DARLING.
Anyway, I started to question myself. WHERE IN THE WORLD had my cover-up game gone?
I was hopeful this year, but I still wasn’t finding anything I liked. I searched high and low at Target (both in store an online), but nothing caught my interest.
Old Navy – nothing. Macy’s – nothing. Loft – nothing.
(I did find a striped romper that I loved at LOFT…but I couldn’t find my size anywhere.)
I tried on a couple from Nordstrom that I loved online, but they were just “eh” when I actually tried them on. (I do have this one ordered from Nordstrom….it was on back-order when I found it, but I’m supposed to get it next week so I might like that one.)
But even if I don’t end up liking it, it doesn’t matter….because I ordered 3 the other day…
and I ended up liking ALL 3!
HURRY! GIVE ME BACK MY COVER-UP CROWN!
And here’s the kicker, I ordered all 3 online from a place I’d never ordered from before.
Have y’all heard of Joe Fresh?
It’s basically a J-Crew vibe, with Target-ish prices.
(If the marketing director for Joe Fresh wants to call me after that description to put me on payroll, I would totally get it.) 😉
I have a sponsored post coming up in a couple of weeks, so when I was ordering street clothes for the post you’ll see in a couple of weeks, I saw some cover-ups and thought I would give them a try.
AND Y’ALL.
They are all fantastic!
Like not just “okay”…but really FANTASTIC!
Let me just be clear, today is not sponsored by Joe Fresh! I decided to do an extra post on their cover-ups because I loved them so much!
After 2 years of cover-up searching with ZERO luck, I now have 3 new ones that I love!
Um.
THE COVER-UP QUEEN IS BACK BABY!
Okay, after all of the background on my cover up game and how it had slipped….
I present to you 3 DARLING cover ups!!!
And before you get distracted by all of the cuteness, you should know that we have a code!
Make sure you use the code PTMT20 for 20% OFF everything (excluding sale).
hooded swim cover up HERE
stripe kaftan swim cover up HERE
I’m also wearing: $8 chunky studs HERE / reef flip flops HERE / similar sunglasses HERE
hayden reis beach bag HERE (see bottom of post for more on this bag)
So comfy, and I love the coral color (it also comes in navy too)!
Regularly $19 / $15.20 with the 20% OFF Code!
For size reference, I’m wearing an x-small. The sides are adjustable with the ties.
Looking at the pics, I realize I had it tied up a smidge too high….next time I wear it I’ll let it out some.
$8 chunky studs HERE / reef flip flops HERE / similar sunglasses HERE
It’s just so easy…and the stripes and piping make it so cute!
And to be honest, now that I know that Mr. Fresh is ON POINT with his cover-ups, I kind of wish I would have ordered THIS one too.
You know, to help make-up for those years of my cover-up drought.
#welcometomybrain
So anyway, since my title is obviously being re-instated, I felt like I needed a sash.
Done.
I may have been bored when Chris was watching something on espn this weekend and Carter was at a friends. Which explains the sash.
I should basically be your GO TO GIRL for your jewelry, footwear, eye wear, and bag too.
#i’maonestopshop
BRACELETS
You definitely need a close up of all of the bracelets I’m wearing in the pictures above. They’re from Accessory Concierge (like all of my favorite jewelry seems to be these days), and they are JUST SO FUN! Wooden beads with brightly colored tassels. Yes, please! #ilovetassel
You can mix and match all that you want, and you get to choose the colors!
Click HERE for the bracelets.
(And guess what…I contacted Amy at A.C. yesterday, and she was sweet enough to give us another code!
ptmt15 will get you 15% OFF your entire order!
Little Disclaimer here: The girls at Accessory Concierge are so sweet and always want to be as accommodating as possible, but they are unable to have constant % OFF codes. Most of the time I ask for one, they will give it to me (if it works with their schedule), but they can no longer honor requests from shoppers who want price adjustments based upon new codes. They reallllly wish they could continue to do so, but it’s become impossible. They feel awful about it, but please understand!
They will however be obviously honoring this new code!
Here are some of my other favorite A.C. pieces.
And remember, you will get 15% OFF of the price listed on the below pics with the code ptmt15.
EARRINGS
And thanks to several reader requests this morning, I e-mailed my contact at Hayden Reis and now have a code for everybody:
Use the code PINTERESTTOLDMETO for 15% off your Hayden Reis order!
AND THERE WAS STILL ROOM.
The information will give you a peek into the quality of the products.
worth the investment.
We got to the pool at least 3x a week over the summer and then do occasional lake and beach trips with friends. I pile EVERYTHING into this bag and besides washing the towels, just keep it packed between trips. It stays organized, and is ready to go for the next trip.
This bag is legit.
And although this next choice isn’t sail cloth (so it won’t be nearly as durable) it does have good reviews, it’s super cute, and it’s cheap (UNDER $30!)!
Check it out HERE.
All right, that’s all for helping everybody to get pool ready this summer with our DARLING cover-ups and accessories….
I’ve got a couple of more things to talk about before you go!
Hey Sheaffer!
I went to Nordstrom last week on my lunch break (lucky me, Nordstrom is only about 10 minutes away from my office!) after seeing you highlight the BP “Summers” wedges. You said they were kind of like the MUST HAVE wedges from a couple of years ago, so I knew I had to try them. I have the old wedges (and love the old wedges) and I basically live in constant fear of the day they break. True story. I really do think about it. So, I thought that if these were similar they could be my back-up pair. And I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the Callistos have now been bumped to back up. I love the patent on the Callistos, but once I put these on, I realized I was ready for a change! I love the cork look, and they are comfortable too.
So thanks for the suggestion!
My feet thank you too.
Allison
Click HERE for the blouse (that comes in 10 other colors/patterns)! This top has 202 5 star reviews.
And fyi: it’s from the same maker as THE MUST HAVE SHIRT!
See you back here on Wednesday!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
I’ve been getting many requests lately for more business casual posts. I’m wanting to do another one within the next several weeks, and I was thinking that I might try Ann Taylor.
So, I went online to Ann Taylor last night to look around, and I saw that until tonight (i’m imagining 10:00 p.m. CST) that the entire site is 50% OFF and there is FREE SHIPPING!
Click HERE to check it out!
Use the code CYBER50
🙂
p.p.s.
LOFT extended their 40% OFF sale!
Click HERE for my post with all of the new items I added on Friday. If you don’t follow me on facebook, you might have missed the new additions. Like these fab pants….
Click HERE for the post with all of my 40% OFF LOFT pics! My post contains sizing information on the pants.
abstract zebra pants HERE / lace hem tank HERE /
cognac sandals HERE / necklace HERE
Cory (playdates and prescriptions) says
The AC code isn't working for me?! 🙁 LOVE those bracelets though !Hope to snag a few!
Sheaffer says
Oh no! I don't want to text her now since it's so early…but I will text her at 6:30! So sorry! Thanks for letting me know Cory!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Cory (playdates and prescriptions) says
Thanks a bunch!! I'll check back!
Sheaffer says
The code is fixed Cory!!!!!! Sorry about that! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Erika Slaughter says
Those sisters at the end are so cute!! I agree on your "title". That Target cover up from a couple years ago has never been topped….excited to see these contenders this summer!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
As long as I've known you, you have always been the cover up queen!! Every summer, I get more excited to see your fun cover ups than your actual suits! After today's post, I want every single one of them!!!
Jane says
I love Joe Fresh – I had a bit of an addiction a few years ago but I try to be reasonable when I shop there now. It is just so easy to get sucked in because Joe Fresh is at our grocery stores here in Canada!
sara says
I was going to say the same thing about Joe Fresh being super accessible here in Canada. I am off to pick up milk, bread and a new cover-up!
Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living says
Cute cover ups! I may have to arm wrestle you over the cover up crown, because I've proclaimed myself as the cover up queen. But, I have to admit those cover ups you picked out are pretty darn cute, so maybe we can share the title 😉 XO
allisonwest says
I'm dying over the coverups! We do the pool when we're home and have a beach house. I have a 3 and a 4 year old. To say I live in a bikini from May-September is totally accurate. I did get the chiffon Kaftan one from Old Navy (in January) and so far am loving it. Thanks for the tips!
allisonwest says
One question–Is the hoodie coverup (coral) more pink or more orange? I'm anti-orange. 🙂
Sheaffer says
Hi Allison! Hmmmm……I would never have thought of it as orange….until you asked the question……and now I would say it's an orange-y coral? Definitely not a burnt orange or anything…and the white stripe makes it lighter and brighter….but there is definitely orange in it. Is that as clear as mud?!? xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Narci says
You are the cover-up queen!! Presley still talk about that Target coverup and your pink earrings! Also, I'm going to need those studs in pink and cobalt! Beautiful!
Jules says
Hi Sheaffer, The Pleione blouse is one of my favorites after purchasing it on sale last year. I actually just ordered two more on Friday. Excited to see some new cover up options too!
Tiffany says
Hi Jules, me too! I just recently ordered 3 and they are my favorite shirts this Spring.
waiting says
You may not be a Walmart kinda girl, but Walmart has almost the identical same eyelet cover up for about $15. I was shocked at how cute their beach section is this season. And they used to sell Joe Fresh clothes for kids at JCPenney. My friend and I were just talking about how much we miss it. Everything they offered was super cute!
Anonymous says
Jcpenney sells a nice line of Joe Fresh items at great prices.
Ditto That says
I love the white one! JCPenny sells a line called Joe Fresh, but I didn't see swimsuit cover ups. Maybe soon? I have very flat fee so the flip flops were uncomfortable, but for those of you who like arch support they are great! Very cute…
Katie says
Just FYI, Joe Fresh is carried at
JCPenney. I'm not sure if they carry the same items, but they have cute jeans for super affordable prices. It's really the only reason I ever head in there. I got three cute gingham button ups on fall clearance for around $4 a piece. Now that's a deal. One of them is a great lavender color and will work great through the Spring.
Stephanie Jennings says
Sheaffer! You NEED the ivory studs. Pinterest Told Me To, so she (you) need to follow your own advice. They are great. I wear them all the time. Waiting for the pink and blue to come in now. I love your cover ups. You are queen of more than cover ups. 🙂
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
Joe fresh is Canadian.. he's in our grocery stores.. and they have the cutest kids clothes.. especially girls stuff!!!.. yeah joe fresh!
Stacey Burkhardt says
Great coverups! I also love the cute little bowl for your studs. Just a little word of warning….make sure you double-check your earrings before you leave the house. I have all of my earrings mixed up like that and I was in a hurry the other day and almost walked out with two different earrings on! Lol!
thebusybrunette says
Sheaffer,
Do you know that, for as much as I love fashion, I NEVER even thought about buying a cute cover-up! I always just throw on an old T-shirt and shorts. Now I definitely, definitely need one. Thanks for your great suggestions!
Oh, and wanted to share with you that Old Navy has similar pants to the abstract ones you mentioned today… and they are great! Here's the link:
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=173900012
I highly, highly recommend them, and there is a 40% off online code today on their website. I am 5'6" and the regular length were just skimming the floor, so I opted for the tall. These are seriously the best pants and I bought them to be my airplane pants when we head on a vacation later this year.
Have a great Monday!
"The Busy Brunette"
http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com/
denise says
I'm in bed with bronchitis shopping for a cute cover up… Even if I'm a 54 year old "Neecy" of one the cutest grandsons in the world….you are my people !!! Love your posts ❤️
Anonymous says
Can we get a post on swim suits now?! 🙂
Lora G says
I'm thinking MUST HAVE on the BP's! They're so versatile, and so affordable! I have all three of the original colors, and they are fabulous! It's rare that something that great is that cheap! amiright?! Love your blog, don't know how I got dressed before I started following you! I find myself asking, would Sheaffer approve? when I'm shopping or even cleaning out my closet! XO
Natalie says
Is there a promo code on the Hayden Reis bags? They are pricy but I bet it would be my go-to beach/lake/pool bag. I am really really wanting to buy one and a promo code would put me over the edge……
Sheaffer says
Hi Natalie! I don't have one right now..but let me see if I can get one! Stay tuned…… 🙂
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Sheaffer says
I e-mailed my contact and got one! PINTERESTTOLDMETO will get you 15% OFF!!!!! WooHoo! Thanks for asking Natalie!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Natalie says
OMG!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Off to order!
Tori says
Is the Loft 40% off online only or in store too? Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi Tori! It was 40% OFF over the weekend in store also….but I think this extension is only online! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
JJ Mercer says
I'm SO excited about the UGG wedge! I'm a short girl and I feel like I always need a little lift in my life! I ordered the black pair, and if I love them like I think I'll love them, I'll be ordering the coral pair too. I'm not opposed to owning the same item in more than one color! Shamelessly…I ordered a couple of the cover-ups too! Since JCP carries Joe Fresh, I wonder if you can return them to the store like you do Lands End?
Bethany says
Hello! I love your little gold arrow necklace but I've never seen a reference as to when it's from. Do you remember?
Thanks for teaching me how to dress! I need all the help I can get….
Susan Campbell says
It looks very similar to mine and it's from Stella and Dot 🙂
Sheaffer says
Yes Bethany! It's Stella and Dot! Thanks for answering Susan…I published it and then forgot to come and answer! Oops!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Anonymous says
The pictures of the sisters is too cute! I love seeing how other people interpret themes. Maybe you could put out a call for commenter pictures when you show a look. Also, love your cover-ups.
Darcy says
I bought the Reef flip flops and they came late last week but I didn't try them on until last night as we were headed out the door to dinner….and they were SO COMFORTABLE! They were exactly what my feet needed after a weekend on the ranch AI'ing cows….thanks for the great recommendations!
Natalie Zambreski says
I ordered the $8 studs last week and I CANNOT STOP WEARING THEM. I'm going to Cancun this weekend, and they will be my staple accessory!
marianne says
I have been following your blog since the beginning, LOVE your advice on clothes. I have completely overhauled my wardrobe and feel so confident! I just noticed on nordstrom that there are now Native shoes for women…..I need your thoughts! I know you all love them for your kids, thinking they may be great for the pool.
Sheaffer says
Hi Marianne!
I need to check them out for sure!!!!! I'll let everybody know what I think!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Sharon C. says
When I saw the pics of the sisters, I knew I had to comment. I don't know if you remember or not, but my best friend, Kim, emailed you after Christmas with a picture of our gifts for each other. We had gotten each other a pair of Kendra Scott earrings and the lip scrub from Nordstrom. We were meeting for lunch at Harvest in McKinney last Friday. I wore the camo pants, a gray tshirt, the must have denim jacket, the Reef flip flops, and the BP blingy hoop earrings. I had to call her first to make sure we didn't show up dressed as twins!! 😉
Sheaffer says
Such a cute story Sharon! I hope you got the pork enchiladas!!!! 🙂
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Carrie says
Hi Sheaffer,
Did you shop Lilly Pulitzer for target this weekend??? I'd love to see/hear about what you may have picked up!! The anticipation felt like anniversary sale 🙂
Thanks
Carrie
Sheaffer says
Hi Carrie! I hopped online early Sunday morning and EVERYTHING was already sold out. I went to my local Target late morning, and there were only a couple of girl's dresses and a couple of items in xl left. So I got nothin'! To tell you the truth, I didn't even know about it till I saw some other bloggers post about it on ig on Sunday morning. I don't own any Lilly pieces, so I'm not a hardcore fan, but I would have loved to have been able to pick something up! I need to be faster! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Mandy says
I'm attending a June wedding and would love to see a post on summer wedding guest dress options!
Sheaffer says
I'll see if I can get one together Mandy! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
Me too.. it's my sister in laws wedding in July!
{Hi Sugarplum!} says
two words….DAR. LING.
I want every last one of those coverups!! then I'll challenge you for that title!
Renee King says
I have become addicted to your blog. Living in Syracuse, we don't have a Nordstrom but happy to see free shipping and returns. Do they ever offer a discount code? I've been eyeing the Sam Edelman thong sandals 🙂
Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi Renee! They never offer discount codes, but they do rotate things on sale a lot! You just keep checking and see if something gets put on sale (you can do this by adding it to your "wish list"). You only have to hope that your size isn't already sold out by the time something goes on sale! Glad to have you as a new reader! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Susan Campbell says
yay! Joe Fresh stuff. Hard to believe they sell this stuff in our Super Grocery Stores. We love the kids stuff too, such great stuff and so affordable. Susan Campbell
Jordyn Brown says
I'm obsessed with the eyelet coverup, I've been searching high & low for the perfect one for my honeymoon & I think that one is it!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
Danielle says
sheaffer! thanks for posting the email and pic of my sister & i! i had friends texting me at 7:55 this morning saying "check ptmt!!!!" i told her we're pretty much besties now. haha! 😉
Sheaffer says
Yes Danielle! I loved the picture and the story behind it! Most of all I love that you and your sister read it and talk about it together! So fun!!! And we are TOTALLY besties! 🙂
xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Carrie says
So for those of us that are teachers and suffer the only closed toe shoes requirement, can you help??? I am a preschool special ed teacher and so I do work in the summer too. If I know I am not going to my main office, I just wear my open toed favorites. But I need to go to the office quite a bit so some fun summer closed toe shoe suggestions would be great! Keep in mind too that I am a part time teacher and thus the budget is narrow. Ok I am just plain cheap. I do only work 5 weeks in the summer and will be investigating those cover ups for my weeks off!!!
Sheaffer says
Hi Carrie! Have you seen me talk about my favorite nude patent flats? They are PERFECT and teachers tell me all the time that they are great for staying on their feet all day. They are on sale for 25% OFF right now……they're not super cheap……but the 25% OFF Will save you some money! Get them now!!!! Cut and paste this link into your browser: http://rstyle.me/n/zmn2upvje
Hope this helps!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
kristen says
If I have learned anything with this post and subsequent comments, you are the definite cover up queen and I would be broke if I lived in Canada (cute Joe Fresh clothes AT THE GROCERY STORE!!!)
Melissa says
Wondering if you've seen the ivory studs next to the light pink ones? They look so similar online… I have the ivory, and even though they're only $8, wondering if it would be like having two of the same thing. Wish they would introduce a bright pink and a Kelly green!
Sheaffer says
Hi Melissa! I have seen them next to each other. They are different…but they aren't super different. I can see that there might be sometimes when the light pink wouldn't work and you might prefer the white? But, like I said, they're not very different. Bright pink and kelly green would be AMAZING!
Susanne says
I was so excited to see my sister and I on your blog! I told my friends that I'm totally expecting to get recognized at target now! Ha! Here's something funny (and sadly true)…one day I really needed to run into nordstrom at stonebriar to return something but I wasn't looking too great. I totally put it off until another day because I just knew that that would be the day I'd run into you and be mortified! 😉
Carly says
I just ordered a cover up and swim suit from Joe Fresh (oops!), and I feel like all readers need to know that they have free shipping if you spend over $50! So, I got a whole swim suit and a cover up for $53. It's like stealing really.
Gina Cogan says
you should totally check out adoreme.com. their swim suits and cover ups are TO DIE FOR. soooo stinking cute i want them all. the black fringe especially!