Today’s post is one of my favorite posts each and every month. Today I’m going to share your Top 12 picks from January.
Not surprisingly, many of y’alls Top 12 picks are in my top picks for the month as well. All of the items I’m featuring today are items that I added to my own closet or makeup drawer (or already owned), and because of that they are items that you will continue to see on the blog as long as they are in stock.
The picks that made this month’s top list are from Nordstrom, Amazon, and Old Navy. And besides the sneakers and the cordless mop, everything that made the Top 12 is below $100.
So, what were our favorites for the month? Let’s look and see…
1) ADORE sweater / 2) cable cardigan / 3) stain treater / 4) striped sweater / 5) cordless wet mop / 6) blingy heart earrings / 7) cuffed jeans / 8) sneakers / 9) quarter zip sweater / 10) toggle heart necklace / 11) washed black jeans / 12) crop kick flare jeans
1) ADORE sweater / This ADORE sweater is totally adorable! I ADORE IT. 😉 I showed it in some outfit planning collages early in January and immediately ordered it for myself. It’s cozy, very soft, and super comfy! I love the fit and the cropped length. It’s got a nice band across the bottom, so you could of course just wear it out, but I usually prefer a half tuck. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
ADORE sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
ADORE sweater / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral woven bag / red sneakers / beaded heart earrings / dainty heart bracelet / beaded bracelet stack / lip oil
ADORE sweater / washed black jeans / black quilted bag / black sneakers / xo heart earrings / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
*****
2) cable cardigan / This cream cardi is lovely. It’s beautifully made with such great detail. The cable knit! The collar! The tortoise buttons! I love it all! For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
The jeans are stretchy and mid-rise with a trendy kick-flare silhouette. They are very comfy, and I love the style, but these are long on me. I’m 5’4″ with long legs for my height (and no torso to speak of), and I do wish these were a bit shorter on me.
cream cardi / white v-neck tee / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / kick rise flare jeans / leopard Mary Jane’s
cream cardi / white tee / cuffed jeans / leopard belt / leopard tote / neutral loafer mules / blingy heart hoop earrings / puffy heart necklace / charm bracelet
*****
3) stain treater / I’ve talked about this stain remover many times before BECAUSE I SWEAR BY IT, but I don’t think I’d ever done a proper before and after picture until last week.
Last weekend at the ranch, Carter really did a number on his light grey sweatshirt the first time he wore it. On the left, you see a picture of the entire sweatshirt, and the pictures on the right are up close shots of the stains on the top and the bottom. That top stain is steak juice from a medium rare steak. The bottom stain is ground in dirt.
Even though I swear by this stain remover, I was still a little bit unsure how this light-colored sweatshirt was going to do after a wash.
Well! I never should have doubted its power. Look how it came out! GOOD AS NEW!!!!
Get it. You won’t regret it. The next time you have a stain, you’ll be so happy you can pull this little magic solution out.
You can click HERE for the bottle you see below, or you can click HERE for all of the different sizes and products. If you scroll to the bottom of this page you can see their shoe cleaner options too!
*****
4) striped sweater / This striped sweater is giving J Crew, but it’s from Amazon and just under $40! Pink, red, and stripes is a winning combination in my book. It’s very soft, great quality, and it comes in 24 options (both stripes and solids). For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
striped sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
*****
5) cordless wet mop / THIS WAS MY PERSONAL TOP FIND FOR THE MONTH. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
I’m soooo annoyed with myself for not taking before and after pictures, but you have to trust me that this cordless spin mop is FREAKING INCREDIBLE.
You can see I purchased it back in October, but I used it for the first time early in January.
I was hopeful because it has EXCELLENT reviews.
Y’ALL. The tile in the laundry room at the ranch house was absolutely filthy because that’s where the dogs eat. And since the ranch got 4 inches of rain before we got there, the dogs were also tracking in some of the red clay dirt/mud that surrounds the house. Well, the mop took care of it.
My tile floors look brand new, and this mop was sooooooooooo easy to use. You put a solution/water mixture in the little reservoir (the solution smells so fresh and clean!) and get to work. The machine just glides across the floor. After several uses, I’ll throw the pads on the bottom of the machine into the laundry and then reattach them after they’re all clean.
I’m telling you, minimum effort with maximum results.
*****
6) blingy heart earrings / Let’s talk about these blingy heart hoop earrings. They’re adorable. And they look much more expensive than they are.
Seriously, look how pretty! I love that they’re gold (but they also come in rose gold and silver), I love the super sparkly pave “diamonds”, and I love the size.
neutral sweater / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral woven bag / neutral Rothy’s loafers / blingy heart hoop earrings / necklace / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
v-neck sweater / black pleated pants / black bag / leopard sling backs / blingy heart hoop earrings / necklace / charm bracelet
*****
7) cuffed jeans / These are the cuffed jeans that I put in all of my outfit plan collages last week. Full disclosure, I don’t love them as much as I thought I was going to, but I do think some of y’all will! They are from our favorite denim brand (Wit and Wisdom), but I think I’m just a bit too short for this particular pair. At 5’4″, I think they are just a tad too long on me. I prefer my jeans to show a little bit of ankle between the bottom of the jeans and my shoes, so these are just a TINY bit too long. For size reference, I’m wearing my regular 4. I often tell people to size down in this brand, but I would say these are true to size and I wouldn’t recommend sizing down. There’s not as much give in the waist as I’m accustomed too.
striped cardigan / white tee / cuffed jeans / brown tote / leopard Mary Jane’s / blingy heart hoop earrings / puffy heart necklace / multicolor bead necklace / charm bracelet
olive striped cardigan / white tee / cuffed jeans / brown tote / herringbone loafers / blingy heart hoop earrings / multicolor charm necklace / charm bracelet
oversized long cardigan / white tee / cuffed jeans / neutral Rothy’s cross body / camo loafers / blingy heart hoop earrings / puffy heart necklace / multicolor bead necklace / charm bracelet
*****
8) sneakers / I’ve been seeing people style sneakers like this a lot, so I knew I wanted to give them a go! They’re like a level between a fashion sneaker and an athletic On Cloud sneaker. I think they’re super cute, and I’m happy to report they are super comfy too. True to size for me.
washed black jeans / black sneakers
black v-neck sweater / washed black jeans / black quilted bag / black sneakers / xo heart earrings / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
oversized long cardigan / white tee / cuffed jeans / leopard tote / black sneakers / blingy heart hoop earrings / puffy heart necklace / multicolor bead necklace / charm bracelet
lack v-neck sweater / washed black jeans / black quilted bag / black sneakers / xo heart earrings / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
black v-neck sweater / straight leg ankle jeans / red bag / black sneakers / heart huggie earrings / multicolor charm necklace / dainty heart bracelet / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
striped cardigan /white tee / cuffed jeans / leopard tote / black sneakers / blingy heart hoop earrings / puffy heart necklace / multicolor bead necklace / charm bracelet
*****
9) quarter zip sweater / How fun is this striped quarter zip! I’m completely smitten with the pink and green stripes, and y’all know I always love a quarter zip. I’m wearing a medium here and it’s quite oversized. I think I would actually prefer the fit of the small. There are 15 striped combos to choose from, so there’s something for everybody.
striped quarter zip / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
*****
10) toggle heart necklace / I was thrilled when I found this little gem on Amazon, and I’ve enjoyed wearing it all month! And I know it’s a heart, but I’ll continue to wear it all year long.
Here it is styled in several different outfits….
A colorblock sweater in wine and pink? Don’t mind if I do! It’s lightweight, a boxy fit, and perfect for this season. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
colorblock sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
Pink, lavender, and red together is a new favorite color combo for me. I also love the fair isle styling.
Now, you need to know, this sweater is very thick and quite warm. It would be perfect for a ski vacation. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
heart fair isle sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
I’m in love with the bright berry color of this cable sweater.
But I have to say, the material was a little thick for my liking, and I don’t think it was very flattering. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
cable sweater / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
This floral cardi has a bit of a retro vibe, and I dig it. It’s a good medium weight, it’s very soft, and you can see it’s cute worn by itself all buttoned up (on left) as well as open over a tee (on right). For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
floral cardi / white tee / heart and pearl earrings / puffy heart necklace / tile LOVE bracelets / jeans (SIMS15 for 15% OFF) / sneakers
*****
11) washed black jeans / These washed black Wit and Wisdom jeans have added some much needed dimension to my closet. They’re a heavier denim and have a bit more structure than most of my WW jeans, and I’m so excited to have them. They’re good with booties, with flats, with mules, and with fashion sneakers. They hit at the ankle and they have a frayed hem. True to size for me, I’m wearing the 4.
quarter zip sweater / washed black jeans / black bag / suede booties / layered gold necklace / multicolor beaded necklace
fair isle sweater / washed black jeans / suede booties
This sweater is a heavier mid weight and quite warm. And I’m dying over the argyle! I love the chunky hem, and the length is perfect to just wear out. It is a very relaxed fit and is a bit oversized, so I would suggest sizing down. I’m wearing a small.
argyle sweater / washed black jeans / black bag / suede booties
This top is the perfect soft chambray, I love the wash, and I’m obsessed with the fit and the ruffle collar and neckline. Plain and simple, this top is fabulous. It’s not stiff at all, and it’s got a little bit of give to it. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
I’m wearing the lighter wash, but there’s a darker wash too.
ruffle chambray shirt / earrings / coin toggle necklace / washed black Wit and Wisdom jeans / belt (pecan gold / leopard Mary Janes
This cardi is incredibly soft, it has a good amount of stretch in it, and it’s very well made. You could of course wear it open with a tee underneath, but I like the look here all buttoned up too. This color combination really is swoon worthy. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
striped cardigan (camelred) / earrings / coin toggle necklace / black Wit and Wisdom jeans / leopard Mary Janes
neutral sweater / washed black jeans / leopard belt / black bag / red Mary Jane’s / blingy heart hoop earrings / necklace / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
lack v-neck sweater / washed black jeans / leopard belt / black bag / red Mary Jane’s / blingy heart hoop earrings / necklace / charm bracelet / perfect red lipstick
*****
12) crop kick flare jeans / THESE JEANS ARE NEW, and I’m a big fan! I like the fit, the style, and the wash. The real star of these jeans is the hem. Look how cute the wide hem is at the bottom. For size reference, I’m wearing my regular size 4, but I would suggest sizing down if between sizes.
must have sweater / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / crop kick flare jeans / leopard Mary Jane’s
Here are the jeans styled in several different outfits…
This polo sweater is stupidly soft and perfectly preppy! I’ve dressed it down here with jeans and sneakers, but it’s definitely nice enough to be paired with slacks and worn to the office. It would also be adorable with white jeans and wedges! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
polo sweater / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / crop kick flare jeans / DV sneakers
You can’t get much more classic that a boatneck navy striped sweater with a bit of nautical flare. This one is slightly cropped, but not too cropped at all. This one is very soft with a really cute fit! For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
button shoulder sweater / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / crop kick flare jeans / DV sneakers
This poplin blouse really is the ultimate mix of playful and polished. It’s got a hidden zip front, pleated crew neck, and voluminous puff sleeves. It’s a crisp cotton poplin with a little bit of stretch that I love. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
poplin blouse / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / crop kick flare jeans / DV sneakers
It’s way too cold here to wear this now, but I went ahead and grabbed it for spring! It’s a great red (it also comes in cream and navy), and it has a really cool texture to it and gold buttons. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
textured cardigan / white v-neck tee / earrings / puffy heart necklace / layered coil bracelet / crop kick flare jeans / DV sneakers
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So I have to know! Do you have a favorite from the month? I’m especially interested if you grabbed the stain treater or the cordless spin mop? Do you agree that both are LIFE CHANGING?!? 😉
That’s all for today, y’all! Have a wonderful weekend with your people!
Shay Shull says
I ADORE those Valentine’s collages!
Erika Slaughter says
That pink/green pullover is ADORABLE!