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Top 5 Favorites – June 2022

Your Top 5 Favorites for June 2022 were my go-to summer staples, all of which are on sale!

Lace-up Sandals

These are like butter and look so chic.  The padded footbed and soft leather laces stay in place and are easy to walk in.  The brown and white versions are currently 50% off.

Platform Mules

These platform mules are F-U-N.  They have a great 90s vibe, a padded footbed and sturdy block heels.  I rarely wear heels nowadays and I can totally walk in these.  They come in a myriad of colors.  I love the ivory for summer.

Wide Leg Jeans

These jeans are the softest, lightest-weight denim EVER. A perfect summer jean.

Mini Dress

This dress is fun, sexy and comfortable.  I’ve worn it with sneakers during the day and heels at night.  It’s 100% cotton so you can wash it.  It comes in 5 colors.

Little White Dress

This dress has made your Top 5 before, and for good reason.  The statement sleeve is super fun, plus it comes in pink and a longer version.

Denim Review: AGOLDE Jamie Jeans

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I recently did a closet clean-out specifically for my denim.  Jeans are very cyclical for me.  Sometimes I’m feeling wide leg jeans, other times vintage, and occasionally, the tried and true skinny.  I kept hearing about these and knew they’d be the perfect pair of “everyday jeans”.

When I first started In Spades I wrote a post about my top 5 favorite denim brands.  Stay tuned for an updated post!

A brand I’ve been wearing consistently for the past couple of years is AGOLDE.  I love them because the majority of their styles are 100% cotton, giving you that vintage denim vibe.  I’m really over super stretchy skinny jeans, although I do think they still have their place in our closets (especially if you’re a mom).

I own three styles of AGOLDE jeans and have tried on countless others.  The hard part about the brand offering so many options is that every style runs differently.  Finding your size can be really tough.

This pair is one of AGOLDE’s most popular (and misunderstood) styles.  If you read the reviews, most will say that you have to have a beanstalk body (no curves) in order for these jeans to look good on you.

I beg to differ.

I have a small waist and big hips/butt, and LOVE these jeans.  They are super comfortable and (I think) very flattering.

Sizing

I’m normally a 25 or 26 in jeans.

I got a 26 and am glad I did.  They do stretch, but not to the point where you have to wash them to get them to regain their shape.  I probably could have gone with a 25, but I wanted them to be comfy straight out of the box.  The awkward breaking in phase is my least favorite part about being a denim lover.

My hips and butt fit great in them and the waist does not bag out.  The non-stretch cotton is so timeless.

Wash

AGOLDE does such a great job with their washes.  It’s one of the reasons I love the brand so much.  They all look vintage.  None of that fakey whiskering/fading thing a lot of other jeans have.

I love this light wash pair and think this wash looks so 90s rad.

Verdict

These are a great pick for a flattering, comfortable, everyday jean.

If you’ve heard reviews about AGOLDE’s Jamie jeans, trust me when I say, they are totally worth it.  I’d stick to your true size or size up one if you are sometimes in between sizes.

They have a button fly with a high enough rise to hold you in but not be too high (I love an 11 or 12 inch rise, but not for an everyday/hero pair of jeans).

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What I’m Coveting: Flat Summer Sandals

Summer Sandals

This past weekend was glorious.  We spent tons of time outside and had an impromptu sprinkler session in our front yard.  It definitely got me excited for summer.  Since I was in sandals all weekend, I wanted to share some of my favorites of late.

I typically wear 3 kinds of flat sandals during the summer: beach/pool sandals, dressy sandals and platform sandals.  These three categories cover all of my summer activities and outings and are super comfortable because they’re flat.  No heels here!

Beach Sandals

I’m really hard on my sandals so I need a beach pair that can take a beating.  This brand is the gold standard in chic flip flops.  They have a TON of color options in all different styles.  Go for a patent leather pair to wear by the pool.  The rubber sole is super comfortable and they transition well to brunch or walking the town.

Shop my beach and pool picks below.

Dressy Sandals

Heels are pretty much a thing of the past for me.  So how do I wear flats and make them look dressy?  I invest in flat sandals with chic details.  Whether it’s a long strap that can be tied several different ways, a fun print or a pop color, I choose something that makes a statement.

All of these can be pairs with dresses or skirts for a night on the town.

Shop my dressy picks below.

Platform Sandals

It probably comes as no surprise to you that platform sandals are my favorite.  They scream Prada (even when they’re not) and have an edgy yet chic vibe.  Dr. Marten’s and Birkenstock’s are the OG’s of platform sandals and I highly recommend both.  Docs take longer to break in, but are so worth it.  Birks go with everything and only get more comfy with time.

This pair is actually the impetus for today’s blog post.  I saw them and fell in love.  I adore the feminine yet edgy vibe and the lug sole.  They look super comfortable.

Summer Wardrobe Staple: The Linen Blazer

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Schutz platforms // Orseund Iris mesh scarf  // Pianegonda ring

If you follow my Insta Stories, you know I recently filmed an amazing new digital TV project about fashion bloggers.  In one of the episodes, we discussed denim.  My favorite topic!

No matter the season, “jeans and a tee” continue to be my go-to uniform.  Today I wanted to share those extra pieces that take jeans and a tee to the next level.

For summer, I am loving this linen blazer.  It instantly pulls a look together making you look super polished and chic.  It currently comes in 3 colors and I know more are planned down the road.  I’m also loving this version which comes in 5 colors and is currently 50% off.

This blazer is perfect for those moments when the A/C is blasting and you need an extra layer.  It’s also a great option for all my corporate ladies that need a fun option that can be both formal and casual.

Platforms have been making comeback for a few seasons now, so when I saw this pair I had to have them.  They come in gold, black and tan suede and are currently 40% off.  The heel height is flattering without being too high or uncomfortable.

Finally, a quick note about my mesh fisherman’s bag and porcelain bracelet.  Both were freebies (the best freebies I’ve probably every gotten TBH).  The bag came with this necklace and the bracelet is actually a perfume diffuser!  You add a couple drops of your favorite fragrance to it and it lasts for up to a week.  I love that it’s both stylish and perfume on the go.  Yes to dual purpose fashion!

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