I know it takes time to leave a comment or send me a message, but I so appreciate each and every one of them. I just love the sense of community that surrounds this blog!
Please know that I really try to respond to everybody, but it often becomes a bit overwhelming. Here’s a tip, if you want to make sure you get a response from me, e-mail me at pinteresttoldmeto@yahoo.com
Sorry if you are one of the people that has slipped through the cracks lately!!!
What can I say? I LOVE TO FEEL VALIDATED.
😉
I know I’m going to have hits and misses, but I just get so tickled when I hear about how you ladies are loving something as much as I am.
LOVING SOMETHING TOGETHER IS SO MUCH MORE FUN
THAN JUST LOVING IT MYSELF!
So, today I’m going to share some of those “OH MY GOSH…I LOVE IT TOO!” e-mails.
If you are on the fence about one of these items, I think hearing an endorsement from somebody other than myself sometimes help you figure out if you really want the item or not! If you guys enjoy this, it will be a semi-regular series. And I hope you like it, because I definitely want to be able to use this graphic again!!!! Once again, thank you Andrea!
(Make sure you read to the bottom of this post for an AWESOME giveaway from Andrea!)
E-mails about the MUST HAVE jeans.
Sheaff. ER!!!! (I feel as if you’re one of my girlfriends, so I can
punctuate your name like that!) I started reading your blog about two
months ago, and boy am I ever hooked! I have made several purchases
based on your recommendations already, but today I got my first MUST
HAVE in the mail. The Vigoss Jeans–my first ever pair and my first ever
Nordstrom purchase. We live out in the boonies and probably 3 hours
away from a Nordstrom. But oh, the wondrous doors you’ve opened for me.
I’m in love with the jeans. They are so perfectly distressed and fit so
perfectly. I can’t wait to wear these babies in public! I am buying so
many more pairs of these and will be shopping at Nordie’s (I pretend I’m
old friends with them, too) again soon. Thank you so much for PTMT–I
am a huge fan and a “must-have” believer!! 🙂
Sincerely,
Lindsay Tippett
🙂 I really liked the look of the jeans on you and Shay, but I
had not ordered them yet. Read this post and you said, “But I’m
telling you, you need to TRY THESE JEANS. Do it. Do it now.” So I
did! I just received my shipment and tried them on.
great and fit great!
delivered yesterday and I LOVE them! I tried them on in the store and
didn’t buy them because I thought they were a little tight..however,
when I got home,I couldn’t stop thinking about them. I went online and
saw that most people said to buy a size “up”. Normally I wouldn’t do
that because I firmly believe that if you cave and buy a size up, you
will eventually grow in to that size. I had to remind myself that these
are juniors sizes, so it’s OK to buy up this one time…Im so glad I
did. Just one size up fits so much better and is so much more
comfortable. Thanks so much for turning me on to these jeans..my college
daughter is going to be so jealous!!
light distressed HERE
clean cuffed HERE
plus size HERE
boot cut HERE
In the below pic I’m wearing the clean cuffed version. They are my favorite!
I wish I was kidding when I say I probably wear the 3x per week.
For size reference, even though I wear a 27 in other Vigoss jeans, I wear a 28 in these, and some other readers have said the same.
clean cuffed HERE
(And because I know you’ll ask, the cardigan is HERE and the necklace is HERE.)
And the boot cut on me HERE.
Click HERE to see several of the posts where I’m wearing these MUST HAVE jeans.
I’ve never commented before but read every day!! I
returned some boots to Nordie’s today that I just didn’t love and
decided to look for some new boots. I told the girl I have freaky HUGE
calves for my small feet and she told me she had the perfect boot just
when I mentioned I wanted to try on the Penny, which is exactly the one
she had in mind!
The zipper slipped right up over my jeans (!!) like a
dream come true – literally!! I’ve been trying to find great leather
boots for years and NOTHING ever fits!
The leather is sooo soft and
comfy and they look wonderful! Needless to say, they came home with me!
I might even sleep in them tonight! They’re also coming with me to
Europe this winter – so excited!!
Thank you thank you!!!!!
Lindsey
really REALLY love this boot, and I think it’s a phenomenal price. The color is
gorgeous, and I love the asymmetrical tapered top. Here is another picture I
found online of the Penny boot.
Hi
Sheaffer,
you are receiving tons of e-mails on all your great suggestions, but i had to
add another.
shopper. Don’t misunderstand, i love to shop, when i have the time and
resources. With two young little ones and a full time job, shopping just
isn’t something i have a lot of time for.
amazing for moms like me. Last summer, i finally started trying to update
my wardrobe from pre-kids, to post kids. I don’t think i actually shopped for 5
years while being pregnant and in between pregnancies.
to Loft. I needed something a little more ‘mature’ than my old
highschool/college clothes.
you make life easy!
purchase was the Toms wedge.
that amount of money on shoes, normally. Boy has my thought process changed. You
get what you pay for in a shoe.
took a trip to NYC on Saturday. I wore the wedges simply based off wearing
them one time before and everyone elses reviews of how comfortable they
are. They were amazing! I walked the city from 10:30 am until 7 pm when we
boarded the bus home. (and i was pushing an umbrella stroller with my 5 year old
the entire day)
review by you.
doing all the leg work and taking the time to try everything on and show some
great fashions. I am no longer scared to buy online.
Lisa
Milbrand
They are the socks I
wear with my TOMS canvas slip ons, and now I wear them with my TOMS booties.
They obviously aren’t for warmth,
but they are necessary.
Click HERE, and buy 3 pair and save!
#bloggerproblems
to buy my first pair of Hunter Rain Boots. I {heart} them! And
yes, that scarf peeking out is the plaid scarf from Nordstrom that is
featured in Shay’s closet this month. I also {heart} both of your
blogs! My boots came yesterday…..just in time for our trip to
the pumpkin patch today. It was a beautiful, perfectly perfect fall day
in Central Pennsylvania today. And it was the day after a very rainy
day….which equals a potentially muddy pumpkin picking experience. But
I felt prepared. 🙂
These boots are wonderful! The perfect
meeting of fashion and function. Had I worn my riding boots, my Toms,
any of my casual flats, or even my sneakers, I would have been thinking
about every step as we walked through the giant pumpkin patch, the apple
orchard, the farm area, and even the grassy parking area. But I was
able to be blissfully unaware of the potential muck, while still being
stylish and put together. Love it. By the end of the day today, my 58
yr old mother decided she is getting a pair too. You are affecting generations here. 🙂
SO, I just had to share this picture I quickly snapped this afternoon. It’s kinda a work of art, don’t you think?
LOVE
your blog. LOVE Shay’s blog too. Thanks for being a part of making
fashion fun again for this thirty-something mom. Have a great weekend!
Becky
Hugs,
Devin B.
Click HERE
for the boot.
DOWN.
get lucky!
via |
I was intrigued.
So I got some.
AND OMG.
I love this stuff.
I’ve only been wearing mineral powder foundation for the past 4-5 years, but I figured I’m a big girl now, and a tinted moisturizer was probably a good idea.
I’m often times hesitant to try to things like this because I have very sensitive skin.
However, I tried this (I’ve worn it for 5 days now), and I love it.
Like really REALLY love it.
I got the “light to medium” shade.
Click HERE for the
moisturizer and check out the reviews.
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And even though I don’t have e-mails about the following item, I still wanted to mention it on the blog today. I posted this on facebok earlier this week, but thought many of you might have missed it. Here’s my public service announcement for the weekend:You should really thinking about getting a Natori bra while it’s on sale. I bought my first one this summer during the anniversary sale, and my boobs have never been so happy (sorry Dad).
Mr. Natori knows how to make a bra.
you can follow me on Pinterest HERE
you can find me on twitter at @simsslp
Mix and Match Mama says
You do tend to tell me what to do a lot…and it's always spot on! The jeans…oh my goodness…the jeans! They might be your best find to date! I love, love, love those jeans!! I'm so glad you're so bossy :).
aprilparrish says
I love that you take the time to keep up with all of your awesome comments and emails!! You truly are my personal stylist and shopper!!! I have 3 must haves- jean jacket, wedges & vigoss jeans and they are amazing!!! And now i am the proud owner of a pair of red Hunter boots!! thanks to you 😉 I look forward every morning to reading your blog to see what will be featured and of course what Pinterest told you to do!!!
Have a great weekend!
Narci D says
Aw, I love all of these sweet emails that you highlighted! How fun!
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
Aww, reader e-mails are the best! You really have an eye for quality, stylish pieces that don't break the bank. I tried out black, cognac and gray this week too! Thanks for all of the inspiration, we all love you!
TinaB says
I love your blog!!!!
Sara says
Love your blog and ideas! I wanted to try on the Vigoss jeans in the junior section (I am 5'8" and wear an 8/10) and the girls sort of suggested that I go downstairs…I tried not to be insulted! So would you still recommend them for me?
Lauren says
Sheaffer, I loved this post! Last night I bought my first pair of Hunters in black gloss with turquoise cable knit boot socks 🙂 I cannot wait to get them and the price was amazing! Thanks for picking such amazing items 🙂
Lauren
Crystal @EatDrinkClev says
Hi! Just got married 3 weeks ago and would love to send out some super cool custom cards! Love your blog – I rarely go to actual stores to shop so I appreciate you doing the leg work for all of us. xoxo
Meagan @ The Clanahan Fam says
I'm like "this close" to buying the Hunter boots. I know my husband won't understand. But darn it, it was raining last Sunday and it certainly didn't put me in a great mood to run through a parking lot with 2 toddlers in my TOMS. My feet were soaking wet. That is NOT how I want to worship God 🙂 I was feeling a little bitter. ha. That sounds like a viable argument for boots to me 🙂 Thanks as always! Love your blog!
Becky Norton says
Sheaffer, Do you treat your leather boots or Toms booties with any type of protective spray? I have the Penny Boots and same Toms as you and haven't worn them yet because I am wondering if they need something on them to protect them. I have LOVED all of your must haves that I have bought; Toms booties, Penny boots, two shirts, Vigoss bootcut, bracelet….oh my! Really wanting that fringe scarf right now!!!
Sheaffer says
Hi Becky! Your settings are set to "no reply", so I hope you check here for the answer. That's a great question about the TOMS. Let me do a little research, and maybe it will be in a future post!
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
Danielle says
I think this means we absolutely must listen to you from now on! You are always spot on! Yesterday when I was getting ready, I was actually thinking about the must have wedges from the summer and how I wish I bought them in black. They would have gone great with my outfit!
mlangerm says
Hi Sheaffer 🙂
P.S. Great blog post today! Lots of good shopping thoughts as I go into the weekend!
Amy@My Front Porch says
Love your blog! I am now fully convinced that I need to take the plunge and order the Vigoss jeans. I definitely agree, I am grateful for all the leg work you do for us busy mamas!
The Kudas says
Love that you put all these together! My personal favorite is the Hunter boots. So fun AND functional!
Terrie Mathison says
I love this post too! Thanks for the update on the Must Haves! You are a gem to do this for all of us!
Terrie Mathison says
I love this post too! Thank you for doing the leg work on shopping for us! Your must haves are great and very functional! Well done!
Annie Cox says
I love how you take the time to read all of your followers' emails and comments. I have been following for almost a year now and I feel I have bought almost everything you feature. You have great taste and thanks again for your suggestions!
jen says
This post was awesome…as a busy momma, I love that you are my personal shopper! I feel like I kinda lost all stylishness and you helped me get it back! Thanks for the great giveaway too. 🙂
Kim Kauffman says
I do believe my next purchase will have to be the hunter boots (even though I missed the shopbop sale yesterday boo!). I also need that fringe scarf!
Sarah says
Loved this post! And I hope I win some Christmas cards!!
cate says
There are several things I'm meaning to try on when I get a chance, such as those cords. Stretchy = awesome! I have to say the Vince Camuto black pants were not a good match for me. The size I ordered was right, although they were way too long for me, but that can be easily fixed. The real problem was that there are no beltloops. That's something I need to remember to check before I order pants. I can't wear pants without beltloops because my waist size is always fluctuating. So back those go, but hopefully I will find those cords to try on while I'm there returning the pants 🙂 Have a good weekend!
Sarah Swain says
Some of these have made it on my Christmas list, so I hope to be one of your "must have" testimonies soon :). Thanks for a chance to win the cards!!
Jessica M says
So happy I found this blog during the ole Bachelor days. Now I'm obsessed and can't wait to check what you've posted everyday. I have really struggled to find a young professional in a casual office wardrobe since graduating from college a few years ago, and your blog has really helped me to do that!
Sarah N says
If I win, maybe I'll wear my Vigoss jeans for the Christmas card picture. 😉
Kayla Roman says
Love all the reader emails!! I have two pairs of the MUST HAVE jeans and the MUST HAVE shirt in two colors 🙂 Obsessed with both of them!! I'm also OBSESSED with Slightly Askew Designs and read Andrea's blog every week. I would die if I won the Christmas Cards!!
Liz/happymommy says
I loved this post but what got me the most excited is the fact that Andrea makes Christmas cards…OH MY WORD…that is like music to my ears!!! 🙂
Lorie says
Love this post and your blog
V @ X-tremely V says
Love getting a chance to read some of the emails from other followers 🙂 Those Vigoss jeans are amazing and I (and my husband) thank you everyday for turning me onto them!
Jen Bowers says
Time to do some shopping this weekend!
Ashley Bouwer says
Love reading your blog! As new mom (and stay at home mom) I love finding cute but comfy clothes!
Mary Feagley says
Thanks for helping me get out of my rut…I am 42 and am in sorry need of an injection of style!
Mary Feagley says
Thanks for the inspiration to start updating my closet!! I am a 42 year old mom of two (one a newborn!) and am in a serious fashion rut! I need a serious injection of style!
Melissa Hill says
Just wanted you to know–got the scarf too (not the colorful one) and wearing it today. I love it!! So soft and feels like a great deal for only $20. I also bought the jeans-still on the fence. As a girl with a bootie but small waist–I have to wear a longer top because the infamous gap that troubles me with so many jeans. That being said–I did check out the Loft after you mentioned they revamped their pants and bought two pairs that I love and fit to perfection!!! Oh, and I bought the boots – not the Penny ones, darn it, but the "Saevon" and they are awesome (but still longing for the Penny). Anyway, thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
Anonymous says
Thanks for this post!
JH
Kimberly says
Love reading your blog!!
Courtney says
Thanks for all your great suggestions! I got the jeans as well and at a great price too!
Sabrina says
What a fun post!! You have a great sense of style & I'm pretty sure there needs to be a holiday to celebrate you. "Sheaffer Told Us To" day. Yes that sounds good. We should all be off work and have a party at Nordstrom. : )
P.S. — that bracelet you posted on either fb or instagram the other day—where on earth did you find that snazzy thing?!?!?!?
Kelly Wilson says
This is an awesome new blog series and I would LOVE to see you continue it! I am actually wearing black, brown and gray together today! Black cardigan, gray shell with light brown/pink flowers and cognac flats and purse! I just ordered the Hunter Glossy Black boots via the ShopBop sale yesterday….THANK YOU!!
Rebecca and Aric says
Thanks for the chance to win! Love reading your blog!
priscilla says
Thank you for the recap. I loved it.
Becky says
So I'm pretty sure I squealed out loud this morning when I started reading your post and saw my email and a picture of my feet in the Hunter boots ON. YOUR. BLOG. So neat!!! I just love the relationship you develop with your readers. What a great post today. Glad to be a small part of the Hunter boot cause. 🙂
SarahN says
I was the other pic – totally weird, wasn't it?! Are the hunter boots warm? Like snow and below zero warm?
Mallie says
LOVE YOUR BLOG!! 🙂
Katie says
Hello! I am in L.O.V.E. with those boots!
Lindsey says
Love this post! And I feel like a mini-celebrity because you featured by comment!! hahah!
Sarah says
Is it already time to think about Christmas cards?????? Eeeeep!!!
jamie says
Love reading your blog! I get inspired all the time!
Elizabeth says
Love your blog! Would love the Christmas cards too…they will double as birth announcements for our 4th baby 🙂
Megan says
Love the scarves!!!
Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says
Holy cow Christmas cards! Yikes! I need to get my behind in gear and start preparing for the holidays! Still working on my hubby for the Hunters….he just doesn't understand…..
Anonymous says
I love your blog – have followed LOTS of your advice and am planning to (at least) try on those Tom's wedges at my local Nordstrom this weekend. But I am a librarian and therefore a stickler for facts. I have to point out: there is a Mr. Natori, but the CEO of that company is Ms. Josie Natori – SHE makes a great bra. http://www.natori.com/Content/Natori%20Story
Carroll says
Your blog is always a daily "must read"! I love all your tips and style suggestions. These Christmas cards would be so fun to send out for my hubby and my first married Christmas! 🙂 Happy weekend!!
Anonymous says
My husband "caught" me ordering the tom wedges from your blog. He told me I can't be friends with you anymore.! He knows I ordered the wedge sandals in every color because of you! (But love love the toms and the wedges so we will be friends for life!!) Terry from Pa
Nadine Skinner says
That's it. I am going shopping!
selah says
This is our year to send out Christmas cards, so these would be great!!
Casey Hayes says
Love your blog! Hope I win those Christmas cards. Andrea is so creative!!! Casey Hayes
Leslie says
I think I just commented on the wrong post! :0 I love, love, love you blog, and I just ordered some must have jeans. I called a friend to tell her and she said she's wearing her new leopard flats!
Jana says
I love your I love your blog and echo the comments about it being a great resource for busy moms who don't have a lot of time to shop for themselves. I'd love to see some options for us tall gals (I'm 6ft. Tall)
Emily says
Love your blog! Any advice for a college student's wardrobe? I need comfort for late night studying, economical to fit my budget, and flirty for date night!
SarahN says
I must admit, I'd rather see your smiling face on your blog than mine! That was a little weird for me, but thanks for the shout out! I haven't purchased anything yet today and its making me a little shaky…is that bad? Hahaha
Can't wait to see what you make me wear next 🙂
Suzanne @ Day to Day says
I'm so glad I saw you're post yesterday about the sale at ShopBop. I have my very first pair of Hunter boots on their way to me…YAY!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I found your blog through Cassie at Hi Sugarplum and have been devouring it! I bought the must have jeans and got three compliments within the first hour – AMAZING! And now you have made me a shopping list – perfect! Thanks!
Leigh says
You are so good at connecting with your readers. You definitely have an eye for amazing pieces. You and Shay have pretty much become my personal shoppers. I have jean jacket, leopard shoes (but me and leopard go way back), Sam Edelman Felicia flats in the cognac color. I am ordering the Penny boots, the jeans, that multi-colored scarf in the purple tone and the must have shirt. The Sanibel pendent is on my Christmas list. My closet thanks you! Plus I am finally taking full advantage of my clothing allowance my job gives me!
Anonymous says
Love your blog, wearing my square toe leopard flats today!
Vesti says
Sadly, we didn't send out any Christmas cards last year! Tragic, I know. I just couldn't find any I liked and time ran out. Perhaps this year will be different!
Sarah says
Can't wait to loose the baby weight so I can start buying all of your must haves! I've already purchased the jeans and the must have nordie's shirt, hoping that it fits when I lose the weight!
Andrea says
Post trifecta this week!! :). Put together a brown/black/grey outfit for tonight and loved it! Also ordered some things from WorkIt post and Natori. Thank you!!
Minicoops says
Ok and the must have shirt is a must have for sure! Love all your recommendations!
Jill says
Love Natori and the jeans! Thanks!
Paige says
Shaeffer, Im having such a hard time with Hunters….I've tried three pairs and they just dont fit!!!! Im so sad. I wear an 8 in most shoes, but the hunters were way to big in an 8 and the 7 was too small.
Also I bought the Ellerby boots at the anniversary sale but in black nd the black/brown but couldn't justify having both so i returned the black/brown. I'm totally regretting it!
Oh and I just ordered the Penny boots!
And I've been wearing Vigoss boot cut (best butt jeans ever, according to my husband!)
Thanks for all of your suggestions!
P Burnett says
Would love to win the Christmas cards!! Really enjoying your blog, and have bought the must have jeans!
P Burnett says
Would love to win the Christmas cards!! Enjoy reading your blog! And have bought the must have jeans!
Jess says
I would love to win the Christmas Cards!
Jill @ The Pinspired Mama says
Hi! Just bought your must have jeans and I love them. Thanks for all the fabulous fashion tips!!
Heather says
I ordered the penny boots last week and wore them all weekend! Love them!
Elyse says
I love your blog~!!
Lizzie Simantz says
Love love love your blog! Thank you for being so detailed, it totally helps this busy mama out! I think I'm going to take the plunge and buy those jeans!
Gina- MD says
Hi!
Mindi says
I really need to just break down and order those jeans. I keep putting it off, for whatever reason! Oh, and I would love to win the Christmas cards w/ Andrea!
ANDY and DANIELLE says
Would love the cards for Christmas!
Jill says
I LOVE and read all three of your blogs! I feel like we're friends! But not in a stalker-ish way! 😉 And would LOVE LOVE LOVE these cards!
Camden's Corner says
woudl love the cards too!
Allison says
Hi!
Sarah H says
would love to win these cards!!
Kylie says
Love your blog! Thank you for all the ideas! And the cards are great too!
The Fair Melissa says
I would love to win the cards! We just had some lovely beach pictures taken 🙂
Sam M says
Love reading your blog!
Mary Elizabeth Gregory says
I've been searching for the perfect Christmas card. What a blessing this would be to win!
Meredith says
Oh I could use those
Ashlee Smith says
Love this post, and I would love to finally send Christmas cards for a change (I always forget until the last minute and at the last minute before Christmas, no one wants to do Christmas cards!)
Shannon says
Hi there! Talk about the best giveaway ever!
Samantha says
Love this blog! Wish we were friends!
Samantha says
Love this blog! Wish we were friends!
Chris Swearingen says
Love ur blog!!!
elmosoccers says
After reading about the bra you mentioned I decided to try it out. I went in to Nordstroms to get fitted and have been wearing the wrong size for years. After properly getting fitted I went home and ordered the bra. It came in the mail today and I love it. It's amazing how a bra that fits actually feels good. I found another brand of bra, Chantelle, that I plan on purchasing in the future. Thanks for the tip.