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Top 5 Favorites – March 2020

Your Top 5 Favorites from March 2020 were all about cozy work from home essentials and taking advantage of great online sales.

Top 5 Favorites – March

1.Moisturizer– I first shared this moisturized in my Sunday Series because I scored it for 25% off.  It has a cult following (Victoria Beckham is one of its earliest fans).  You’re instructed to use it and nothing else for 27 days.  By the end, your skin is supposed to be totally transformed.

I’m on day 18 and I can definitely say my skin is glorious.  Super moisturized and plump feeling.  Zero irritations.  Stay tuned for a full review once I complete 27 days!

 

2. Gold chain necklace – this was also something I scored on sale and you guys loved it.  The chunky, choker vibe is edgy yet versatile.  I pair mine with this one, and together they make SUCH a statement.

This one is currently 40% off and the other is almost sold out.  Get them before they’re gone!

 

3. Joggers – my loungewear review was by far the most popular post in March.  Who isn’t living in sweatpants right now?  My exact pair is sold out, but this print is the same style and these are the non-cropped version.  I adore how substantial and cozy the fabric is.  Worth every penny!

 

4. 90’s jeans – while I’m not wearing jeans during quarantine, I pounced on these because they went on sale.  They are high rise, loose fit and super chic.  Pair them with cropped or front tuck tees and sneakers for an it-girl vibe.

I also love the darker wash.

 

5.Wide leg cropped pants – I’ve owned these pants for years and talk about them ad nauseum.  For good reason too.  They flatter EVERY body type, are priced right ($72) and come in 6 colors and 2 lengths.

They went on sale so I snagged them in black.  Check out their counterparts: this straight leg pair and this slim leg pair.

Loungewear Review: 3 Brands I’m Loving

Twenty Montreal JoggersTwenty Montreal JoggersTwenty Montreal JoggersTwenty Montreal joggers (cropped version sold out) // Naadam cashmere hoodie (on sale)
P448 sneakers (similar) // Understated Leather jacket (similar) // Gucci sunglasses

I saw a hilarious Tweet.

“To the people wearing jeans during self-quarantine: What are you trying to prove?” 

My sentiments exactly.

Loungewear has been on my sartorial to-do list for a couple months now, so I was prepared for the comfy WFH outfit routine.

My quest?  Joggers.

I wanted a pair of sweatpants that are comfortable.  Eco-friendly.  And look chic enough to be worn outside the house.

Mission accomplished.

After testing a handful of brands, here is what I found.

Loungewear Reviews
Twenty Montreal

I adore this brand.  They describe their clothes as luxury meets comfort.  And that’s truly what they make.  These joggers were a great sale find and I’ve already exceeded their cost-per-wear.

I love that they have pockets.  I love that they are cropped (great for long torsoed women).  They are true substantial cotton sweatpants.  The print is edgy yet versatile enough to wear “out” and still make you feel cool and put together.

I will be purchasing these trouser joggers next for an even more elevated look.

I am wearing a Small, but could have gone down to an XS.

Ninety Percent

Ninety Percent uses 100% organic cotton and their pieces are SO cozy.  I ordered a pair of these joggers in black and adored them, but since I scored the above pair at 60% off, I kept the cheaper of the two.

At the time, I was thinking I only needed one pair of joggers, but now… well, let’s just say my tune has changed.

They are true, thick cotton sweatpants.

I ordered an XS in their joggers so I’d say they run TTS.  If you are between sizes, size down.

Lunya

Lunya’s MO is actually sleepwear, but sleepwear, loungewear, same difference.

I own these leggings and they are a dream.  The material is a cozy cotton/silk blend AND they have pockets.  A huge plus in my book.  I also tried these leggings which look almost identical, but the fabric is different.  And I don’t recommend them.  They felt crunchy and sandpapery to me, despite the majority of people giving them rave reviews.  Maybe if I would have washed them they would have softened up, but at $98 they needed to be perfect straight out of the gate.

If you are in the market for a pair of leggings that are not workout pants, definitely give these a go.

If you want to stick to joggers, try these.

I have an XS and would say they run TTS.  Forewarning, the lighter colors are pretty transparent in the bum.  So if you wear polka dot undies underneath them, be prepared for everyone to see.

Other Brands

Below are some other sweatpants I’ve tried and my reviews for each.

Nike and Champion both make some great options, but I’ve found the styles to be very hit or miss and the sizing to be all over the place.

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What I’m Coveting

New series alert!

This year I made a commitment to increase my posting schedule.  And what came out of that were several new series ideas.

Thus, I bring you… What I’m Coveting.

Each week I’ll be sharing a product that I’m on the hunt for.  Sometimes it will be practical, sometimes it will be dreamy.  Sometimes I may purchase it, in which case it will likely debut on my Sunday Series.

I hope my research sheds some light on products you’ve been considering too.  At the very least, have fun window shopping with me!

Track suit

First up, sweatpants.

Okay, I know what you’re thinking.  Sweatpants?!  But if I’m honest, I am in loungewear the majority of the week because I work from home and have a small child.  I want to be comfortable yet still look stylish.  Since athleisure continues to be a top-selling vertical year after year, the options available are amazing.  Loungewear is actually chic.

I’m so over leggings.  Seriously, if I see another person wearing leggings as pants (in a setting other than to work out) I might have a fashion meltdown.

Sweatpants and track pants are totally 80’s so you know I love the vibe.  It could be argued that they’re no better than yoga leggings, so I’ll just reference the photo above.  Imagine if I were wearing yoga leggings instead.  It wouldn’t work!

I got these a couple months ago and while they’re super comfortable, the material is too thin to wear out in public.  I’m on the hunt for something more substantial.

What I’m Coveting

Here are some sweatpants I’m coveting.  Paired with my favorite sneakers, a vintage tee, cardigan or even a  leather jacket, they’d look amazing.

I recently discovered this brand and am obsessed.  They are currently part of the Net-a-Porter sale, and I’m so bummed they don’t have my size still in stock!

These sweatpants look so versatile and chic and I’m dying over these joggers.  They look like trousers thanks to the zipper closure but are made of 100% French terry.  Another option is to go with a cropped style.  The vibe is super stylish and I love the option for warmer months.

I just ordered these.  They are a good price point and the quilted vibe is so Bottega.  Sign me up!

Finally, this brand has me smitten and their sweatpants and joggers are 50% off.  I ordered these pants plus matching hoodie and can’t wait to share them with you.  Check out these joggers for a more loose fit.  They’re also on sale and come in 10 colors!

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