I’m wayyyyyyyyyy behind the 8 ball on this, but I’m finally doing my first ever Amazon haul! Get excited, y’all! (I[m also going to share some gift ideas at the end of the post….like this $39.99 drone for kids with excellent reviews!)
A lot of my blogger friends have been doing these clothing hauls for awhile now, and they are very popular posts, but I hadn’t jumped on the bandwagon for selfish reasons. Plain and simple, an Amazon post seemed like it would be A LOT of work.
But month after month I continued seeing my friends in lots of cute items. Really cute items at reallllllllly great prices. I decided to put it to a vote on facebook a couple of weeks ago, and the response was just about unanimous. Everybody was interested in an STMT Amazon haul.
SO, after spending almost 3 hours on Amazon (not even kidding), I placed a really large order. I ordered 34 items. But out of those 34 items, you are only going to see 13 of them today. I had some great hits (as you’ll see today), but I had even more misses. If I don’t personally love an item (for quality reasons, for fit reasons, or just personal preference) then I’m obviously not going to recommend it. That’s what this post is all about. I’m putting the time in and weeding out the items that are not up to our standards.
Full disclosure, I was right, it was a lot of work. But I’m hoping y’all think it was worth it! Let’s get started!
My Amazon packages all arrived on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, and I started wearing items on Thursday in preparation for today’s post. When I got dressed on Thursday for errands, I reached for the tortoise shell earrings, the blanket scarf, and the mock neck sweater. I loved all 3.
I only bought 1 piece of jewelry during this first haul, and these tortoise shell earrings are definitely a hit. They come in several color choices, and although I love the tortoise, I really like the vibrant green too. They are resin, so they are super light weight, and they seem to be very well made! I love a lightweight statement earring. I’ve worn them every day since getting them.
The blanket scarf comes in 11 color/pattern choices. Mine is the “pink beige mix”. I’m wearing the entire scarf here, but I’ll show you later in the week how I like to cut them in half to reduce the bulkiness, so stay tuned for that! The fabric of the scarf is very soft and not itchy at all. I would reserve this scarf for outdoor wear because it is bulky and quite warm.
earrings / blanket scarf / mock neck sweater / jeans / boot socks / high gloss rain boots
Here’s the look from another angle.
earrings / blanket scarf / mock neck sweater / jeans / boot socks / high gloss rain boots
Here’s a better look at the mock neck sweater . This sweater is made of 100% cotton, and the quality is fantastic. It’s heavy, but not too bulky. It is smooth and soft, and not at all itchy. I like the detailed ribbing at the neck, the cuffs, and the hem. This sweater is a great basic and comes in several colors. I sized up to a medium. If you don’t need extra room in the chest, stick with your regular size.
earrings / star necklace/ mock neck sweater / jeans / boot socks / high gloss rain boots
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I ordered 1 poncho in the haul (even though there were TONS to choose from), and it was the perfect item to wear on Friday. It was rainy and gloomy all day, and I thought the mustard of the poncho would be fun and cheery paired with my red Hunter boots. I was also hoping it would be cozy. We were headed to see Santa that night, so I knew I could wear it for running around town that day, and to dinner and Santa that night. And I was right, it was festive and cozy.
earrings / bat wing poncho / striped tee / mock neck sweater / jeans / boot socks / high gloss rain boots
As I mentioned, it was overcast all day long, which made getting a picture in good light quite difficult. The poncho is definitely a “mustard”, and not a bright sunshiny yellow, but I think the picture above is a better representation of the actual color. It seems more brown than it actually is in the picture below.
earrings / bat wing poncho / striped tee / mock neck sweater / jeans / boot socks / high gloss rain boots
After seeing Santa (we saw the one on the McKinney square and LOVED him!), I grabbed Carter for a quick picture. Santa surprised us by popping in the window during the shot!
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Saturday morning the entire family slept in and it was GLORIOUS. Chris and I slept until after 8:00, the pups woke up at about 9:30, and Carter didn’t wake up until 10:30!
We were having an early Christmas at my parent’s house with my sister and her family at 5:00 in Dallas, and I had lots to accomplish before heading over there. I showered to get ready for the day, but I put my pajamas back on so I could be comfy when drying my hair and putting on my make up. Do y’all get dressed immediately, or do y’all do this too?
And yes, the pajamas are from Amazon! I’m wearing the dark blue stripe. As always, I ordered a medium in the pajamas because I never want to be wearing pajamas that are too snug. The mediums in the bottoms are quite big on me, but I do think I require a medium in the top for it not to pull. If you have a smaller chest, I think you could stick with your regular size and still have room.
I’m very impressed with the quality on these. They are VERY soft, stretchy, and comfy.
And since I’ve had a lot of question about roller placement since talking about them in my post on Friday, I thought I would show you a picture here. I put one on each side right above my ears, 2 in the lower back, and 1 in the high back. I also typically put a velcro roller high on the crown to help with volume and height.
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I love a good cream sweater, and this is a really good cream sweater. I’m in a small, but I would definitely need a medium if I was wearing with leggings. I will say that if you are super sensitive to wool (there is a very small amount in this sweater), you might find this a little bit itchy, but it wasn’t too itchy for me! I loved all the banded details, and this was a great creamy white (although the official name is “pale heather”).
earrings / sweater / my step hem jeans sold out – you can choose from several options from the same maker on Amazon / taupe bootie option with great reviews
I like the idea of wearing the sweater with leggings, but it’s just a bit too small for me to do so at 5’4″. It might work if I size up to a medium.
Now, let’s talk about the leggings. Officially, they are called High Waist Power Flex Leggings – With Tummy Control. These leggings are FANTASTIC. In fact, when I asked on facebook about doing an Amazon haul, several people messaged me saying that I definitely needed to try these leggings. Well, they were right. They’re awesome. I’m so glad y’all suggested them, because I never would have found them on my own! There are soooooooooo many leggings to choose from on Amazon. In fact, I ordered 2 other pairs, but these were definitely the best. They are high waisted, have a big panel like our beloved Hue leggings, and they suck you in while still allowing you to breathe. It says they promote both compression and support, and they are not see thru at all.
They are soft, stretchy, and not constricting.
To summarize, THEY ARE AWESOME.
I’m wearing a small in the leggings.
earrings / sweater / leggings / black boot option
I loved the camo bag with the outfit.
Speaking of bag, let’s talk about what’s IN the bag. I got an insert!
I got the beige Style 3, size Medium. It fit perfectly into my Savannah tote from Barrington. And not only does it organize all my things perfectly, it also gives a nice structure to the bag.
It’s made of a thick and sturdy felt, and you assemble it with the velcro felt inserts to make the compartments. As you can see, this one easily holds my wallet, my make up bag, hairspray, a brush, and my sunglasses (which you can’t see). My phone could easily slip in to one of the front compartments. This makes a great gift for under $20!
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I’ve got another sweater for you, and this one is my favorite. I ordered up and got a medium. Again, nothing worse than a too tight sweater. Am I right, ladies?
turtleneck sweater / earrings / my step hem jeans sold out – you can choose from several options from the same maker on Amazon / taupe bootie option with great reviews
This is definitely my favorite sweater of the entire haull!!!
I love the fit and know I will wear it frequently. In fact, I love it so much that I hopped on and ordered it in “pale heather” also. I really wish it came in a bright cheery red or olive, but it does come in black, pale heather, light grey, and dark grey.
Even though there is wool in the sweater, it’s not scratchy at all. It’s a beautiful sweater and looks much more expensive than $34. It has a split hem, and the back is a couple of inches longer than the front. I love how the turtleneck is on the larger side and slouchy, but it’s not tight around the neck at all.
turtleneck sweater / earrings / my step hem jeans sold out – you can choose from several options from the same maker on Amazon / taupe bootie option with great reviews
I wore it to my parent’s house Saturday night for our early Christmas. Here’s just 1 pic from our night of all the girls! And look! Mom is wearing my favorite black jeans. For the record, they are her favorite black jeans too. (Click HERE to see the post where I tell you all about the jeans and show you several ways to style them.) You can see Conner’s darling sweater with the plaid tie cuffs HERE! And it’s 50% OFF!
I’m wearing it here with my awesome new leggings. At almost 5’4″, this sweater is just on the cusp of being too short for me to wear it with leggings. If shorter than me, it might work for you with leggings more easily. I would LOVE to be able to wear it with leggings too, but I’m not sure if a large would be too big overall, or if it would be just right for leggings. In my stories, I was saying I would want a color other than navy to wear with black leggings, but looking at the pictures now, I actually love the look with the navy and black.
turtleneck sweater / earrings / leggings / black boot option
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And seriously, y’all. THESE LEGGINGS ARE LEGIT.
So is the cardigan. I love how it’s drapey and open. I’m wearing a small, and it’s still a bit oversized, so you might want to consider sizing down if between sizes (especially if you aren’t planning on wearing it with leggings). The sleeves are closer to 3/4 length than full length, but even though I would prefer them longer, I’m still keeping the sweater.
I’ll also be wearing this cardigan with my my favorite v neck tees and jeans.
cardigan / striped tee / earrings / leggings / black boot option
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Okay, last outfit. There’s nothing earth shattering about this, but I do love the sweatshirt a lot. These leggings are fine, and I like the grey color, but I liked the fit of the above leggings much better.
I ordered up and got a medium in this sweatshirt to make sure it would be long enough for leggings, but it was just way too big. The shoulder seams hung off my shoulders, but it’s so soft inside and I know I will love wearing it, so I’m going to order the small.
The sweatshirt is lightweight with a slight stretch to it. It feels more like jersey on the inside and is very comfy!
sweatshirt / dark charcoal leggings / slim profile UGGs
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Okay, so in addition to all of the above clothes, I finally broke down and ordered these packing cubes because my friend Cassie has been talking about them for years. We don’t travel often, but I ordered them to see what they were all about, and I hoped I would be able to recommend them as Christmas gifts. And yes, THEY ARE AMAZING. I purchased the 5 piece set with 4 cubes and a shoe bag. (In my insastories, I called the bag a small laundry bag. I’m laughing soooooo hard! Of course it’s a shoe bag, but it could also be used as a small laundry bag for undies.)
So, I grabbed the 2nd to the largest bag to see how much I could fit into it, and if it would really make that much of a difference when packing. Well, IT DOES.
On the right you see 4 sweaters and a Barefoot Dreams poncho (that is super plush and thick). On the right, you see the packing cube that is filled with all of the items on the left. To provide reference, look at the stack on the left as compared to the striped tee that is draped over the chair on the right. The stack on the left is much higher, and the packing cube definitely keeps thing more organized and more compact for your suitcase. The site also claims the cubes help clothes remain more wrinkle free.
These packing cubes are awesome and would definitely make a great gift!
Now, before you go….
As long as we are talking Amazon and gifts, I want to mention items that I think would make great gifts for the whole family! All of these items I’m mentioning have stellar reviews. Some are for guys, some are for girls, some work well for both:
- I first tried these gold filled eye gel patches at a conference I was attending, and now I’m hooked! I originally bought mine at Nordstrom, but they are sold out there now. Great news, I found them on Amazon!
- This lighted make up mirror has great reviews.
- Chris has and loves this exact meat thermometer.
- This dual USB charger is under $15 and makes a perfect stocking stuffer.
- At just under $20, this charging cable case is perfect for somebody that travels.
- Does your man like a clean car? get him this vehicle dustbuster!
- This instapot is an incredible value.
- Chris also bought this electric griddle for himself this year and LOVES it for making big breakfasts!
- He has and loves these flip flops.
- He also has and loves a power washer that he uses frequently, and we found this one.
- Check out this $39.99 drone for kids with excellent reviews!
So, what do y’all think? Should this be the first of several Amazon hauls? Should I make this a monthly series? Or should this be a one and done thing?
Even though it was extra work, I actually had a lot of fun doing it, so I’m hoping you want me to at least try one more time! It felt a bit like a scavenger hunt, and I do feel like I learned a lot with this first haul. For example, I really liked everything I ordered from The Daily Ritual and thought the quality was great on all of those items. Besides the poncho, the pajamas, and the leggings….all the clothes I highlighted today were from this 1 brand. I ordered items from 3 other brands as well, but the pieces just didn’t work for me. I will try ordering from one of the three brands again, but the other items were bad enough that I think I’ll cross those brands off the list. If there is a next time, I want to venture in to pants and shoes, but I was trying to keep it simple this time.
Sound off with your thoughts in the comments!
Erika Slaughter says
Yes! Yes! Yes! My vote is monthly! This was FUN to read!
Shay Shull says
I was totally going to comment on something else…but then, I saw that pic of you, your sister and your mama and just want to say how cute you all are!! That picture should be in a frame!
Casey says
Love the amazon stuff. I prefer things with a good return policy so as long as it falls in that category I would like to see it
ELU says
Loved the review and I’ll be ordering several items!
Would you consider a review on what hair color you use?!! I have to do my roots frequently bc of grays but my hair is as dark as yours!!
Sheaffer says
I don’t use anything over the counter, so it’s just a formula my girl mixes. Sorry I’m not more help! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Narci says
Those leggings look amazing! Heading to buy those right now!
Deborah says
Yes! Monthly!! Love the striped shirt for $8!! What a find.
Katie says
Yes I love it! Thanks!!! Great ideas
Laura says
That post was a favorite of mine, too!!! Going to order a sweater ASAP!
Lindsay says
OMG, this is so good! Who would have thought, amazon of all places. I’m definitely ordering some sweaters and those leggings. Question – can you link your sisters outfit from early Christmas too? I just love that all black look!
Sheaffer says
I’ll get the details from her, Lindsay! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lindsay says
Thank you!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Lindsay! I added the link to right above the picture! xoxo
Kathy says
Yes, please do more Amazon hauls. If not monthly, at your convenience. I ordered three items from Cassie’s post! I’ve ordered from both of you at Nordstrom too but like the affordability of Amazon. And, you’ll love the packing cubes. Thanks for taking the time. Your family is adorable. Merry Christmas. ?
Kim says
Those leggings look awesome! Just one question: Amazon talks about them being workout pants. Do they look like workout leggings? I could use some of those too, but I’d buy these to wear with sweaters or tunics. Thanks!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kim! I will definitely be wearing these particular leggings with sweaters and tunics! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Sheila says
I’d love to see you review some of the lightning deal clothing and such. I have ordered some in the past and they are a risk but I’ve found some great finds, especially in cardigans and t-shirts.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Sheila! So, I’m new to the whole Amazon clothing game. Where do I find the lightning deals?
Liane says
Great haul! Can you tell me if the bag insert fits into the bags ($25) that you previously blogged about from Accessory Concierge? Love the bag but an insert would be awesome! Thanks for your hard work!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Liane! Great idea! I just tried, and it totally fits!!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Lizzi Galland says
Another quick question… what size insert did you buy? The xl? I also bought the accessory concierge bags as gifts and these would be great to add.
Thanks –
Lizzi
Sheaffer says
Hi, Lizzi! The medium size fits in the Accessory Concierge tote perfectly! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Susan M. says
Love it! Thank you!
Laila Keysor says
Please do more Amazon hauls. I order from Cassie and Mallory’s posts and like the price point and flexibility of returns with Amazon. Love the turtleneck sweater!
Nicole Blackmon says
Yes, please! This was fantastic! I’ve already ordered most of what you suggested. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, you know. 😉
Kelly Lane Nation says
I really enjoyed this post! I’m a sucker for all those “25 things you need from Amazon” articles. I would love to see one in the Spring/Summer!
Casey says
Do you have a video of how you actually folded your clothes for thre packing cubes?? I’d wondering how you actually fit everything in them.
Sheaffer says
I’ll put videos I took this weekend on instastories tonight, but I didn’t video putting it in there….Chris wasn’t home and I couldn’t with one hand!
cassie // hi sugarplum says
Yes yes yes!! love this post and for sure we need it at least monthly!! my amazon cart is FULL now!
Carrie says
Yes please do more of these posts if you can!! And the picture with Santa in the window is priceless!!
Libbyb says
Love the items you posted. I too recently purchased clothing through amazon and was very happy with the quality! Do it again
jaime says
Thanks for wading through all of the Amazon goods for us! Great price on sweaters!!! Packing cubes are amazing. I just started using them this year. Amazon always has them on their prime deals page too.
Tami says
Sheaffer! I am sooo excited to wear my Sheaffer top from Nordstroms tonight. I have it in red. It’s girls’ night! We met as babies in the church nursery and we started our Christmas dinner tradition in ’83. Since we are turning 60 this year we are spending the night. We decided we are too old to drive at night and young enough for a slumber party. P.S. I love Spanx leggings from Nordstrom Rack.
Sheaffer says
I LOVE this, Tami! You are going to have to send me a picture!!! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Keesha says
I loved the Amazon haul! They are so easy to shop from, so it’s good to find brands I trust. Would you mind sharing some of the brands you didn’t like? I try to always buy recommended brands, so it would be good to know which ones not to buy!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Keesha! Let me think about that! If I had tried more than 1 thing from these brands, I would feel more comfortable doing that. I hate to totally black ball a brand after trying them just one time! I’ll keep you posted! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Keesha says
Good point! If I don’t see it in your page, I just won’t buy it! ?
Mary says
Sheaffer, this sort of a suggestion related to “branching out” to different brands/websites… Would you consider trying/reviewing Athleta gear? The quality is incredible, and the return policy cannot be beat, but I don’t live near a store so I have to order online. Especially with January’s fitness resolutions around the corner, it would be a great time to review some workout clothes to get us all motivated 🙂 Just a thought!
Sheaffer says
Great suggestion! Thanks, Mary! xoxo
Jeri says
Yes please! Love seeing all the Amazon stuff! I ordered the tortoise shell earrings as soon as I saw them on you! Thanks for all the extra work you did to make this post for us! ❤️
AnnTN says
I don’t know if this is how you did your haul, but Amazon has a clothes trying program (for lack of a better term). You pick out the clothes you want and they send them to you and you only pay for the clothes you keep. It’s called Prime Wardrobe. It might limit to certain clothing pieces, but it might be worth a shot at some point.
rita says
monthly amazon reviews would be fantastic! i know it must be alot of work, but it is really helpful to see you with the clothes on, and the details of the pros and cons you give are great!
Bernadette Zwak says
Thank you so much!
I’ve been recovering at home from a recent hospital stay and am behind in my Christmas shopping. You’re ideas are so perfect, I’ve bought so many of you Santa alerts in the past but this year I’m especially grateful for you. Your posts have been such a blessing and something I really look forward to as I am mostly house bound right now. Today’s post made my day- thank you for all your hard work !
Sheaffer says
Hope you are feeling good and on the mend, Bernadette! So happy to hear that the blog has been helpful to you! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Amy says
YES! I love the Amazon finds. Even though Amazon is probably more widely shopped than Nordstrom or Loft, the clothing items seem a little more unique. Putting items in cart now!
Fonda @Savvy Southern Chic says
I love Amazon fashion and all the fun finds on there! I recently did a post on my first Amazon Prime Wardrobe experience. I love the try before you buy feature. You found some great stuff!
Hailey says
I’ve just started ordering from other bloggers that have done the amazon hauls (basically the only way I shop these days – haha!) and I am SO GLAD you are doing them! Thank you for doing the hard work for us 😉 Just ordered the bag insert for the tote you suggested from Accessory Concierge. Woohoo!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Hailey! I put the insert in the tote earlier today and it fits perfectly! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Charlene says
Yes Yes Yes!!! Monthly please!
Lindsey says
Appreciate the more affordable price points you linked to on this post. Many of the things you buy and suggest are stunning…both in beauty and price, so this was refreshing. Thank you!
Tracy says
Yes! I love reading Amazon haul posts. My daughter has recently started buying most of her clothes on Amazon and has found the cutest things. So important to read the comments on items for sizing info though!
Sue K. says
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Amazon haul. If once a month is too much, how about once a quarter or twice a year? We’ll take it.
Elizabeth says
When I click the link on my phone, it automatically opens it in my Amazon app. Do you still get credit this way? Since you are doing all of the scavenge-ring I want to make sure you get proper credit!!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Elizabeth! You’re so sweet to ask. It is my understanding that if items are purchased through an app, I don’t get credit. xoxo, Sheaffer
Elizabeth says
Well we can’t have that! I’ll be pulling out the laptop to compete the order! Thank you!!
Sheaffer says
That means a lot, Elizabeth. Very sweet of you to take time out of your day to do things another way. I appreciate you so much! Merry Christmas! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Cathy says
I ordered that exact blanket scarf last year, because the price is so nice. I had that scarf on this morning, but I took it off at the last minute because of the bulk. Really looking forward to seeing how you cut the scarf down!
Jen Bill says
I am dying to know where you got the extra colorful strap that is always on your Louis Vuitton?I have been eying it now for far too long and absolutely love it!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Jen! It’s Chelsea28 from Nordstrom. Sadly, it sold out last year and they never restocked it. So sorry! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂
Liz W. says
yes, loved this post, more Amazon hauls please! I’ve not bought any clothes from Amazon just because I do not have the time or wherewithal to search endlessly! but love the prime shipping and returns option so I’d love to buy more clothes on Amazon for convenience!
Karen H says
Hi Sheaffer! I just ordered the leggings (per our previous conversation), so I am hopeful since you love them so much! I have a question for you… regarding the striped tee… in a size small and 5’3 1/2″ (ish), is that top long enough to wear with leggings? They don’t always look so on the models who I realize are usually taller, but when I see tops on you, they often seem long enough (I am about your height and size – except in the chest area… we DEFINITELY differ there! 😀 ) I also love that sweater and will probably get that as well as the sweatshirt top you mentioned at the end of the post. Thank you for your hard work finding the goods for us! XO
Sheaffer says
Hi, Karen! The small is long enough for me with leggings (and I’m almost 5’4″)! Can’t wait to hear what you think about the leggings! xoxo, Sheaffer 🙂