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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.

Top 5 Favorites – March 2022

Clip-in BangsAnd just like that, we’re a week into April.  I’m not sure how the weather has been where you are, but we’ve had cold, rainy days followed by 90-degree heat in SoCal.  At least I get to wear all facets of my wardrobe.  Hah!

But on to your Top 5 Favorites from March 2022.

Last month my review posts got a ton of traffic.  Whether it was jeans or shoes, you wanted to know about specific brands, and those brands sold.

Here’s what you loved in March.

Clogs

I did a round-up of one of spring’s biggest shoe trends, clogs, and you guys seem to love them as much as I do.  I bought these and these (stay tuned for styled posts) and shared them on Instagram, where you helped me decide on some winners.

Sneakers

After swearing off white sneakers (unless they’re leather), I fell down the rabbit hole trying to find Adidas velcro sneakers in my size.  While my quest was futile, I did end up purchasing these, which I love.  I wear them a TON.  The off-white color gives them a unique pop and they’re comfortable enough to wear for 10 hours at Disneyland.

Princess Heels

Full disclosure, these babies run STEEP.  They’re a significant investment, but my review of the pair I purchased garnered a lot of attention.  Are they worth it?  In a nutshell, yes.  Read on for the full review.

Clip-in Bangs

My genius stylist Cheng knows I have wanted bangs for years but am too scared to take the leap.  After trying several pairs of clip-ins (and looking like Peg Bundy) she found THE perfect clip-ins for me.  Seriously the best $15 you could spend.  Check them out in all their glory here.

Straight Leg Jeans

At this point, I should probably just give these jeans a permanent spot on the list.  Yes, they are probably my favorite pair of jeans EVER.  They fit amazingly well and I’m about ready to purchase pair #3.  What do you think of them?

Mach & Mach Review

Mach & Mach mulesBottega Veneta padded cassette bagI know, I know.  Mach & Mach isn’t a new brand (it was founded 10 years ago) but their popularity has really taken off in the past couple of years.  I’ve loved their glam designs from the start, but was never really interested in purchasing a pair for myself until I saw these.

Something about them being mules, not too high and PVC really sold it for me.  The glam princess shoes finally got an edge.  It was the juxtaposition I needed.  I love that they look like edgy Cinderella shoes.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering purchasing a pair.

They run small. 

I’m a size 6 in heels 99% of the time (and sometimes go down to a 5.5).  I tried both the 6.5 and 7 and found them to be almost identical in size/the way they fit.  Most shoes have a 1/4 inch difference between sizes.  Mach & Mach is more like 1/8 inch.

I’d say your best bet is to size up by a half size.

They’re not super comfortable.

Since I got the PVC pair, I knew they weren’t going to be super comfortable.  PVC doesn’t give (or breathe).  The first time I wore them I got a blister, but they have softened up a bit.

The satin and leather pairs are more comfortable.

Are they worth it?

I think designer shoe prices have gotten really out of control, and these babies are no exception.  5 years ago they would have been a $600 shoe.

That said, I love mine.  They make me smile and I feel genuine joy when I wear them.

If you’re considering a pair, I say go for it.  I’d stick to a lower heel and a mule so you have more versatility.

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