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Top 5 Favorites – May 2022

ReDone Stovepipe JeansHere are your Top 5 Favorites from May 2022.
Little White Dress

This dress is so much fun. The puff sleeves make such a statement.  Plus, the trapeze silhouette and 100% cotton fabric make it so comfortable to wear.  It also comes in a longer version and other colors, which I have linked below.

Clogs

I’ve been sharing a lot of clogs as of late, and these two pairs have been your most purchased.  I love clogs for their incredible versatility.  You’ll be able to easily transition these from summer to fall.

Jeans

These stovepipe jeans were among your most purchased last month.  The denim is super soft and lightweight, which is perfect for summer.  I have the faded black, but the jet black is 30% off right now.

You also purchased a lot of my two sister favorites – these designer straight legs and these affordable straight legs.

Initial Necklace

I wrote a post with my favorite initial necklaces and last month it surged in popularity.  If you don’t own an initial necklace, I highly recommend them (for yourself and as a gift).  With graduation coming up, an initial necklace would make an awesome personalized gift.

Statement Mules

So many people are curious about this brand, and my review of their statement mules got a lot of traffic last month.  I love mine.  You can read my full review here.

Life Lately

Victoria Beckham jeansVictoria Beckham Jeans // Marni clogs // Vince sweater // Prada sunglasses

WOW.  Spring has completely flown by.  School is almost out for the summer, people are vacationing, life is moving.

Here’s what’s been going on in my Life Lately.

Life

Spring hit us hard with back-to-back colds, busy work schedules and weekend trips.  We attended Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim (yes, I am a nerd at heart), hit up Disneyland, spent time with family in Newport and are gearing up to switch schools this summer.

I’m really making an effort to be present, put my phone down and live life through my own eyes (and not a screen).

Fashion

I’ve been super into flare leg/wide leg jeans, matching sets and sunglasses.  This set is so pretty and can be mixed and matched.  These wide leg jeans are super light weight and perfect for summer.  And these are my new everyday go-to pair of jeans.

Here are some more of my recent purchases.

Beauty

I started using this facial oil and saw a dramatic improvement in my melasma, so I bought the rest of the line.  I just finished my first round and will definitely be continuing it.

What I’m Reading

I just picked up Dress Code and the prologue felt like the author was reading my mind.  It’s a collection of essays on fashion – why we wear what we wear, what it means to our psyche, how we use it to communicate.  I highly recommend it for other fashion lovers.

Top 5 Favorites – April 2022

LoveShackFancy x TargetSpring and summer were on the brain for your Top 5 Favorites from April 2022.
Knit Set

I posted a Reel of this set and you all seemed to love it as much as I do.  I adore how comfortable it is, and how it’s fashion-forward without being too trendy.  I pair my set in countless different ways – it’s so versatile!

Mules

These babies are a play on the Bottega Veneta Lido sandals.  I love that they’re a fraction of the cost and go with so many things.  When they went on sale last month, you snatched them up too.  The newer style (right) has a slightly more padded effect. Both styles come in several colors.

Sunglasses

Another favorite from one of my Reels were these sunnies. The lenses really up the chic factor.  Another “goes with everything” piece, I wear these the most out of my designer sunnies.

Straight Leg Jeans

These jeans just can’t miss.  We’re going on 6 months of these as a favorite and rightly so.  Simply put, they are my most worn jeans.  If you love them but don’t want to invest, I highly recommend your final Top 5 Favorite from last month…

Affordable Straight Leg Jeans

These are my go-to affordable jeans.  The fit is incredible and they are constantly being offered in different washes.  I own 4 pairs.

Anine Bing Jeans

Anine Bing jeansAlexander McQueen sunglassesThe Arrivals leather jacket (similar under $100) // Alexander McQueen sunglasses
Anine Bing jeans // Adidas superstars // Nordstrom tee 

I’ve been a fan of Anine Bing’s clothing for years, but beyond trying on a lot of her denim, I never invested in a pair until I found these.

I tend to stick with this brand or this brand because their styles fit me so well.

While searching for a pair of faded black jeans I came across these and fell in love.  They have a teeny amount of stretch (1% elastane; something I vowed to swear off), but it really makes the silhouette.  It’s so hard to have a cropped flare or bootcut style when there’s no stretch.  I love how these are fitted in the hips and legs (while still comfy) and have a slight flare.  They look great with so many different shoes, my faves being boots and sneakers.

This style comes in 4 washes.  Although there is stretch, I definitely recommend sizing up.  I took one size bigger in these.  They have a high rise (11 inches), and the denim is a thick, quality cotton.

Finally, a shoutout to my new favorite sneakers.  They are so comfy, go with everything and stay clean because they are leather.  No more canvas white sneakers for me.

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Little White Dress for Spring

Aje Casabianca dress Aje Casabianca dress

Little white dresses are one of my go-to spring/summer uniforms.

Check out my Ultimate Summer Wardrobe Guide for more spring to summer essentials.

Each year I find a new one that I love and this puff-sleeved mini dress is so fun.  It also comes in a long version for all the maxi dress lovers out there.

When searching for a versatile LWD, I look for three things:

  1. 100% cotton – it’s so important to have breathable fabric that you can put in the washing machine.
  2. Sleeves – this elevates a LWD sooo much and offers better sun protection.
  3. Above the knee – this length is just the easiest to wear, period.  It looks great with sandals, sneakers or heels.  While I love a good maxi dress, sometimes they can be a bit cumbersome.  If you’ve ever tied a knot in the bottom of your maxi dress, you know what I’m talking about.
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