Today’s post is one of my favorite posts each and every month! Today I’m going to highlight your Top 12 picks from November.
Not surprisingly, many of y’alls top picks are in my top picks for the month as well. All 12 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). And there are two items in today’s post that have made the Top 12 this year at least 1 additional time (I’m looking at you #5 and #6).
The picks that made this month’s list are from Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Amazon, Our Place, and Colleen Rothschild!
So, what were our favorites for the month? Let’s look and see…
1) toiletry travel bag / 2) drawstring pants / 3) batwing cocoon cardigan / 4) boucle bomber jacket/ 5) Colleen Rothschild Tinted Illuminating Eye Cream / 6) straight leg ankle jeans / 7) Chelsea boots / 8) leopard flats / 9) Barefoot Dreams dupe blanket /10) Big Oven Pan / 11) keyring bracelet / 12) plaid button up
1) toiletry travel bag / This bag was one of my top finds from Amazon last year, and I continue to highly recommend it. I’m actually about to talk about not only the travel toiletry bag in the collage, but also the matching travel jewelry organizer. They are both excellent gifts, so it makes sense to talk about both of them today!
I never travel without these two bags and they are BOTH ON SALE!
travel toiletry bag (on left) / travel jewelry organizer (on right)
Let’s start with this travel jewelry organizer. I’ve ordered a lot of jewelry organizer in my day, but this is the best one by far. It holds so many earrings, rings, and necklaces. Notice on the left how the necklaces can be snapped in and they have elasticized holders to keep them from getting tangled. There are also two pockets to hold more earrings and bracelets as well as as a couple of fabrics rods for you to slip rings over. It really is awesome.
The travel toiletry bag is totally legit. It holds sooooo much, keeps things super organized, and you can just hang it on a towel bar, in a closet, or on any bathroom hook. Look how much it holds! And then it folds up and zips closed with ease.
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2) drawstring pants / Ladies! I can’t believe I’m saying that they are back again…. BUT THEY ARE BACK AGAIN! Back in September I posted some outfit plan collages with a pair of drawstring ponte pants. They sold out immediately, and I was so sad that so many of y’all wanted them that couldn’t get them. Well, they came back on November 15th….and they sold out again.
WELL, THERE’S BEEN ANOTHER RESTOCK!!! And this right here is your sign to grab them. NOW. This is me telling you to.
They’re from Wit and Wisdom, they are an awesome ponte fabric (which means they are so stretchy and comfy), and they are DARLING.
They will be great for those of you that work in an office environment, but you can see here that I also think they look great styled casually with sneakers.
denim jacket / white tee / drawstring ponte pants / beaded stud earrings (daisy flower) / woven bag / gold bracelet stack (matte gold tone) / rainbow stripe bracelet stack / sneakers (white/tan perf)
sweater / beaded hoop earrings (gold) / drawstring ponte pants / black bag / heart necklace / gold cuff bracelet / leopard flats
I actually had a post with these pants that was supposed to go live way back in September, but I put it on hold when the pants were no longer available.
LOOK HOW CUTE!
Plain and simple, THESE PANTS ARE FANTASTIC. And the readers that were lucky enough to grab them back in September think so too! I’ve received countless messages singing their praises. They are a substantial ponte knit, but they aren’t too thick or bulky. They are incredibly flattering, super comfy with the drawstring waist, and just a cool look! You can easily dress them up for the office with a nice sweater and flats, but I also love them worn super casually here with sneakers.
A perfect mix of comfy and polished, these stretchy ponte pants feature a drawstring waist, full-length legs and ‘Ab’Leisure shaping pockets for a smooth fit.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
similar denim jacket (from same maker) / black tee / drawstring ponte pants (other wide leg pant options from same maker HERE) / chunky gold hoop earrings / heart necklace / black bag / sneakers (white/tan leather)
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3) batwing cocoon cardigan / This batwing cocoon cardigan is one of my very favorite Amazon purchases ever. I’ve only shown it in this color, but I put it in the collage in red BECAUSE I JUST ORDERED THE RED! I already know I love the sweater, and the red is going to be perfect for lots of events this month (and it will be perfect in February too)!
It’s FABULOUS.
I’m wearing the “dark khaki” here, the forearms are ribbed and fitted, it’s a batwing sleeve, and it’s a cocoon fit. It’s fitted more around the bottom, so it just envelopes you. I think it’s awesome.
For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
batwing cocoon cardigan “dark khaki” / white tee / black jeggings / leopard mules
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4) boucle bomber jacket / Tell me this entire outfit isn’t giving Vuori vibes. You can’t, because it TOTALLY is. And actually, the entire FLX brand gives Vuori.
boucle bomber jacket / popover hoodie / 7/8 leggings / sneakers
Y’all know that I absolutely LOVE and ADORE Vuori. I’ve been wearing it for years, I love telling everybody how amazing the brand is, and I stand by that. HOWEVER, I know that Vuori pieces are pricey, and I’m thrilled to say that I’ve stumbled upon some great options that are much more affordable.
boucle bomber jacket / popover hoodie / 7/8 leggings / sneakers
Ladies.
We’re talking about the jacket first because I am OVER THE FREAKING MOON.
This jacket is very similar to my Vuori Cozy Sherpa Jacket that is $168.
But this little boucle bomber (seen below) is MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE. It’s regularly $70 (which is already a great deal), but it’s ON SALE right now for ONLY $39.20! WOW.
It’s lightweight with a relaxed fit, and it’s not bulky at all. It’s lined with a warm fabric which I appreciate, because jackets lined with silky fabrics make me crazy because they are so cold when you first put them on.
It’s got a bit of a cropped fit (but it’s not cropped cropped if you know what I mean), and it has a stand-up collar that y’all know I love. Do you see the front pockets on the bottom half of the jacket? They fold over with snaps, so you can store things in them if you need to. But the great thing about the pockets is that they also have side slits, so they function like a normal pocket. Jackets without real pockets annoy the fire out of me, so I was happy to realize that these pockets were actual functioning pockets.
I’m wearing the “lilac bellflower”, but it also comes in beige, a dark olive green, and black.
For size reference, I’m wearing a medium.
I’m telling you, it is so cozy and so cute that you are never going to want to take it off. And again, it’s 1/4 of the price of the Vuori jacket I love. That’s quite a deal.
boucle bomber jacket / popover hoodie / 7/8 leggings / sneakers
Can’t you almost feel how warm and cozy I am?
boucle bomber jacket / popover hoodie / 7/8 leggings / sneakers
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5) Colleen Rothschild Tinted Illuminating Eye Cream / My favorite eye cream is BACK IN STOCK. AGAIN. This eye cream is a true viral sensation and they are having a heck of a time keeping it in stock.
It sold out last week, but they received a fast restock and were nice enough to discount it again for a short time (for those of you that missed out over Cyber weekend).
With the code BRIGHTEN30 you can get 30% OFF, but only until Saturday night! This was my personal #1 find when I first used it back in March, and it’s actually in my Top 3 finds for the entire year! It was in y’alls Top 5 for 3 months earlier this year, and now it’s back in the top again!
YES, IT’S REALLY THAT GOOD.
It makes my under-eye area appear brighter, more radiant, and more youthful. TRULY! The formula specifically targets common concerns of tired and dull eyes, such as under-eye darkness, fine lines, dryness, and puffiness.
Here’s what’s in it and what it does:
- Hyaluronic acid: helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Caffeine: targets puffiness and water retention.
- Pearlized pigments provide an instant brightening effect and create a radiant, glowing appearance.
- Peach coloring pigments neutralize blue undertones, helping to balance out skin tone and create a more even appearance.
- Peptites help smooth texture.
It’s really hard to capture how awesome the eye cream is in a picture, so you’re going to need to trust me. You can use it on its own on a fresh-faced day, but it also functions beautifully under makeup. I’m telling you, this eye cream is going to WOW you.
And just FYI: I don’t like concealer and never use it, but I think this eye cream not only does the job of an eye cream, but it also functions a bit like a concealer does. Here’s the difference though: it doesn’t settle into lines or crepiness (which is why I don’t like or wear concealer).
I obviously highly recommend this product. Like I said before, IT WILL WOW YOU.
code: BRIGHTEN30
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6) straight leg ankle jeans / These jeans are my favorite jeans from last year, and I was so excited to see that they brought them back this year! They made the Top 12 last month too…. AND the month before. They really are the PERFECT everyday jean.
white tee / earrings / necklace / beaded bracelet / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral sneakers (white/tan leather)
They are a straight leg, they are the perfect ankle length, and they have a raw hem and cute little slits on the sides. They are great with sneakers, with flats, with booties, and with heels! If you’re looking for an awesome pair of jeans at an affordable price point, these are your jeans.
They are a great way to not wear a skinny jean without having to go total wide leg or flare. As far as I’m concerned, these are THE JEANS for fall! Actually, they are for all year round. I’m wearing my regular size 4, but size down if between sizes. If you’re not familiar with Wit and Wisdom jeans, they are super stretchy and very comfy. They have Ab-Solution technology, and they mold and hold you while still allowing you to breathe. They really are soooo flattering and incredibly comfortable.
white tee / beaded bracelet / straight leg ankle jeans / neutral sneakers (white/tan leather)
This pic is about the sneakers, but check out the subtle frayed hem and the side slits on the jeans. So cute! (And while you’re at it, check out the precious pup.) 😉
straight leg ankle jeans / neutral sneakers (white/tan leather)
Here are some more outfits with the jeans…
I love the jeans here with the famous coatigan and leopard flats. It’s a great look.
coatigan / v-neck sweater / heart necklace / beaded hoop earrings (gold) / straight leg ankle jeans / gold bracelet stack (matte gold tone) / black bag / leopard flats
So good.
oversize crewneck sweater / necklace / beaded fringe earrings / bracelet stack / beaded bracelet / jeans / sling bag (much more affordable bag option HERE) / Chelsea boots
Here’s a look with heeled booties and an adorable jacket.
corduroy jacket / straight leg ankle jeans / beaded earrings / necklace / bracelet stack / booties / woven bag (apricot)
I always love a blazer with jeans.
houndstooth blazer / sweater / heart necklace / beaded hoop earrings (gold) / gold bracelet stack (matte gold tone)/ straight leg ankle jeans / woven tote / cognac loafer mule
Casual, but sooo chic too. I think the green bag looks awesome with the camel coatigan (officially called “light camel”).
coatigan / white tee / beaded stud earrings (daisy flower) / heart necklace / straight leg ankle jeans / gold bracelet stack (matte gold tone) / green bag / sneakers (white/tan perf)
And with a floral blouse.
coatigan / floral blouse (navy ditzy / beaded stud earrings (daisy flower) / heart necklace / straight leg ankle jeans / rainbow stripe bracelet stack / booties / woven tote
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7) Chelsea boots / These boots come in 4 colors, and I’ve highlighted them in tons of outfit collages in both black and the golden caramel shown today in the above collage. I’m not sure which color y’all are buying, but I know that lots of you are buying them! And right now they are ON SALE!
This outfit is festive, but subtle. And I love the edge that the boots give to the look.
cashmere sweater ( v-neck version HERE) / light jeans / Tory Burch bag / Chelsea boots / blingy ring / green watch / red plaid headband / teardrop earrings
This next outfit is more in your face festive :), and I love it! I’m dying over the reindeer cardigan. I think it looks super expensive, but y’all won’t believe where it’s from and how inexpensive it actually is.
reindeer sweater / swig tumbler / light jeans / Tory Burch bag / Chelsea boots / heart huggie earrings / gold watch / woven bracelet / Chelsea boots
And here are three new outfits I put together with the golden caramel pair!
Just fyi, I could no longer resist the boots. I ordered them for myself yesterday in the golden caramel color (because I already have a very similar pair in black).
And I bought this sweater in store last week. It is GORGEOUS. I wear a medium in the sweater.
sweater / earrings/ bag / straight leg ankle jeans / bracelets / Chelsea boots ON SALE / lip oil ON SALE
And how cute is this combo! I’m dying over the earrings. AND THE BAG!
military jacket / plaid button down ON SALE / reindeer earrings / straight leg ankle jeans / Chelsea boots ON SALE / bag
One more new outfit with my new boots!
striped sweater / bow earrings / bracelets / straight leg ankle jeans / Chelsea boots ON SALE / bag / lip oil ON SALE
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8) leopard flats / These flats are true to size, comfy, and totally classic. You can dress them up, you can dress them down, and I think you should seriously consider adding them to your closet right now!
How great do they look with one of my favorite black sweaters and my new black bag that I’m completely smitten with.
coatigan / v-neck sweater / heart necklace / beaded hoop earrings (gold) / straight leg ankle jeans / gold bracelet stack (matte gold tone) / black bag / leopard flats
So. Freaking. Cute.
cashmere sweater ( v-neck version HERE) / multicolor scarf / jeans / leopard flats / necklace / hoop earrings / woven bracelet / gold watch / neutral Tory Burch tote
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9) Barefoot Dreams dupe blanket / So I don’t own a real Barefoot Dreams blanket, but I did buy myself this beauty on Black Friday and OH MY WORD. I love it so so much. It’s incredibly soft, so cozy, and pretty too! It’s ON SALE right now for 26% OFF, and there’s an additional 10% OFF coupon to clip. Get one for yourself for sure. After yours arrives, I feel certain you will buy several for gifts!
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10) Our Place Big Oven Pan / I absolutely love this pan. It’s one of my very favorite finds of the last couple of years, and I use it several times a week. I do a super thorough review and talk about recipes HERE. It makes an EXCELLENT gift, and it’s still ON SALE, but not for long.
The Oven Pan is so much fancier and so much prettier than my old sheet pans. My old sheet pans used to bend and pop when cooking. And let’s be honest, they looked terrible. Most of mine were like 20 years old and have had food or rust stains on them for years and never looked clean. I no longer need those pans! My new Oven Pan will be something I can use without worry.
Other great features: Cleanup is a breeze with the non-stick surface, and I love that it’s beautiful enough to serve in. I certainly couldn’t serve from any of my other pans.
It’s such a nice upgrade, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have it.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE OVEN PAN:
The Oven Pan can be used for baking, roasting, crisping & cooking. Additionally, the Oven Pan can be used as a griddle on gas & electric stoves. It’s also deep enough to capture lots of juices.
The Oven Mat is a nonstick surface on the Oven Pan when baking & a surface to roll out dough. The print doubles as a 1” measurement. It replaces single-use parchment paper and tinfoil – sustainable and beautiful! Only to be used in the oven.
Heats up quickly in the oven, great for browning cookies.
The Oven Pan has PTFE- and PFOA-free ceramic nonstick interior in their exclusive formulation. Bakers have a naturally non-stick glaze, which means easy clean up!
Oven-safe to 450 degrees F.
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11) keyring bracelet / I posted these fabulous keyrings early in November and branded them THE PERFECT $18 GIFT, and this weekend is your last chance to get them because they are ALMOST GONE!
Click HERE for the entire post if you want to read everything I have to say about them.
They are DARLING, there are 7 color combos left to choose from, and I love every single option. Also, they make it so easy to find your keys in your purse!
Code: STMTCHEER
And here’s the presentation idea that’s going to make your life SO easy…
Each keyring bracelet will come with this precious card that you simply attach to the key ring that comes with your package.
I think the entire presentation looks so festive and polished!!!
How proud would you be to gift these?!?
Each keyring bracelet comes with this adorable message on a card.
It says, “You are KEY to my happiness. Wishing you a holiday filled with love and goodness.”
Such a sweet and thoughtful message for anybody on your list, but especially for teachers.
Here they are in action! Just throw on your wrist and go! They slip onto your wrist very easily, leaving you hands free, while still having your keys easily accessible. Juggle your kid, a coffee, the groceries, the mail, whatever!
One thing that is so great about these keychain bracelets in particular is that they are elasticized and stretchy. I’ve ordered similar items for myself in the past, but I’ve often found them to be too large for my wrist, so they slip right off. Not these!
They really do make wonderful Christmas gifts for every single lady on your list.
And while they are nice enough to be a main gift, they are also affordable enough to be a stocking stuffer! And I don’t know about you, but I think stocking stuffers are always so hard to come up with. Put this in a stocking, and you know the recipient will be thrilled.
I MEAN! SO CUTE and SO PRACTICAL!
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12) plaid button up / I’m so sad to report that this is totally out of stock. I’m sooo sad because the “ivory festival red” is DARLING. There are other colors still available.
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That’s all for today, y ‘all! Did you grab one of these items earlier this month? If not, are you grabbing something today? Sound off in the comments!
Erika Slaughter says
#10 is a fave of mine all year long!!
Shay Shull says
This has nothing to do with today’s post, but when I just opened your blog, Mades was next to me and saw your featured image from yesterday’s post and said “Mrs. Sheaffer looks so pretty”. I agree! Those photos were extra fabulous! xx
Sheaffer says
Aw, that’s so sweet! Love you, Mades!!!