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Your Top 5 Favorites – January 2020

Last year I started a monthly series that shares your Top 5 Favorite products.  These are the things you loved the most over the course of one month.  Your most purchased, searched for and talked about.
1 and 2) Straight-leg denim

In a recent What I’m Coveting, I shared my favorite straight leg jeans.  Numbers 1 and 2 on your favorites list were these affordable and mid-range pairs.

I love the cropped length and slightly tapered leg both pairs offer.  You can easily pair them with ankle boots or flats.  I wear mine with tennis shoes all the time and they still look chic.  The wash options are endless.  Although they both are 100% cotton, they run TTS.

AGOLDE Parker jeans

3) Cashmere sweater

In January I talked about the affordable cashmere brand you need to know.  They had an amazing 50% off sale, and you guys took advantage.

Besides being ethically sourced (their goats live in a protected space in Mongolia and their fleece is hand-combed), they offer great pricing.

This cropped sweater and this loungewear set were my sale scores.  I’ve worn both a ton.  The good news is that they are running another sale – 20% off two items!  Below are my picks from the sale.

Naadam sweater

4) Crossbody bag

My weekend packing list highlighted an affordable crossbody bag you guys loved.  It comes in 5 colors and is $125 – a great price for a leather handbag.  The best part is the long strap which can be carried as a crossbody or over the shoulder.  So essential while traveling or running errands!

5) White eyelet dress

This dress was a Nuuly rental score.  I ended up purchasing the short version in black, but the long version is the perfect beach vacation dress.  Pair it with a straw hat and flat, lace-up sandals this summer for an incredibly chic look.

My favorite part is that it’s super comfortable and can be worn during the day or dressed up for night.

Naadam: The Ethical, Affordable Cashmere Line You Need in Your Closet

Naadam Cashmere

Happy Friday!

Before the holidays, I shared 4 affordable cashmere brands you need to know.  Today, I want to give a special shout-out to one of them: Naadam.

Here’s what you need to know about this awesome company.

  • They go directly to the source for their cashmere – Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
  • They pay their herders 50% more than traditional traders but charge you 50% less.
  • They use the longest and finest fibers for the highest quality cashmere.
  • They invest in veterinary care and only collect fleece via hand-combing so the goats are happy and healthy!
  • They personally know every employee on their supply chain and inspect their factories frequently.
  • They only use clean energy in manufacturing and NEVER toxic chemicals.
  • They built a protected section the size of Manhattan so the goats and herders living in it have fresh pastures and a protected food source.
  • They give back via their non-profit the Gobi Revival Fund.

If all of the above doesn’t have you completely smitten with this company, well, guess what? It gets even BETTER.

They are having a massive sale and their cashmere is 50% off.  I ordered this hoodie and lounge pants set and this cropped sweater.  Review coming soon!

See below for more great deals.  Almost everything is under $100!

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Your Top 5 Favorites – July 2019

July was all about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, so it’s no surprise your Top 5 Favorites were mostly from the sale.  And that’s great news because everything you loved is a fabulous basic and something that can be worn almost year-round.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

Silk Pillowcase


I’ve talked about the benefits of using a silk pillowcase before, and if you haven’t yet made the switch, what are you waiting for?  Proven to help with anti-aging by preventing face creases while you sleep (wrinkles) these are so soft and worth every penny.  The best part?  They are still at the Anniversary Sale price.  You save $51!

If you’re looking for a cheaper version, try these.  They won’t last as long, but are a great second choice.

Bras & Undies


My favorite bra and undies were part of the sale, and you also took advantage in July.  You won’t find anything as comfortable, period.  If you’ve sworn off underwire bras like I have, you MUST check these out.  The undies are great because they won’t show through.  No VPL here!

Linen BlazerThe Best Linen Blazers

This has been such a great piece for me this summer to dress up an outfit and make it more chic.  I love that it will easily transition to fall.  Bonus points that it comes in three colors.  I may have to add the white one to my list, although I already have 5 other white blazers.  Eek.  But can you ever have too many blazers?


Utility JacketJoie Linen Utility Jacket

Another great transition jacket for the win.  I love the balloon sleeves, the tie on the inside to cinch the waist and the more casual vibe of this linen jacket.  You guys did too.

Fully stocked in sizes XXS – XL, it’s currently 70% off!

Cashmere SweaterNordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

If you’re not familiar with Nordstrom Signature cashmere, get yourself acquainted.  It’s one of the highest quality cashmere I can find at a truly incredible pricepoint.  I saved $100 on this sweater during the Anniversary sale.  Even if you missed the boat, I would still purchase it at full price, it’s that good.  You will literally have this sweater for the rest of your life.  So cozy, a great basic and the funnel neck and side slits make it so easy to style.

Fun Cold Weather Accessories

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Vince boots (under $100 version here) // Mansur Gavriel mini bucket bag (under $28 version here)

As we move further into fall, I’m all about cold weather accessories.  When I saw this $29 pom pom hat, I immediately snatched it up.  My husband lovingly jokes that it makes me look like a horse jockey, but I’ll take it.  How can you not love a classic equestrian silhouette with an edge?

To keep the look from going full on uniform, I paired it with a slouchy sweater casually tucked into high waisted jeans.  This keeps the look from going a bit too slouchy and casual and it’s one of the simple styling tricks I apply to almost all of my fall outfits.  It really does transform a look from plain Jane to style maven.

Chelsea boots are a classic style that every woman should own for fall, and I knew this was the perfect time to break mine out.  While these are a few seasons old, I’ve linked a few pairs under $100 below that are great replicas and will go with everything.  Finally, bucket bags are still going strong in the world of fashion (this one is my most used handbag ever).  For an under $28 version, check out the image in the Shop the Post widget below.

Over the weekend I finally tackled a big project on my to-do list: organizing my denim collection.  After finding out I own 55 pairs of jeans (I know, that’s totally insane!) I eliminated 20 pairs and put them up for sale on my Poshmark page.  If you’re looking for some barely worn denim from Madwell to Re/Done Levi’s be sure to check it out!

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