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Top 5 Favorites – April 2021

In April I shared some recent summer finds and my go-to loungewear on the blog and Instagram.  Here are the Top 5 Favorites you loved last month.

Lounge leggings

These have made the list before, but I think it was my Insta Story about what the fabric looks like up close that people loved.  I compared them to the Lululemon Align Pant, and let me just say, the difference is staggering.

Bonus points: this color is currently 40% off!

Sweatpants

I discovered these this year and have purchased 3 pairs total.  I love them THAT much.  They are super soft and comfy and have enough structure to look chic and never dumpy.  The fabric is the perfect weight to wear year-round and not be see-through.

Sizing – they run small.  I own them in a size small for a fitted look and a size medium for a more relaxed, loungey look.

Bonus points: all of these colors are on sale!

Summer Dress

This balloon-sleeved dress is super cute and comes in 3 colors.  I have it in red.  I love that it’s cotton so you can wash it!

Summer sandals

Another amazingly comfortable find, I adore these sandals.  They are leather yet survived a dip in the ocean.  They run TTS and come in 5 colors.

Skinny/straight jeans

I think these just need a permanent spot on the list because they are back again!  Score them for $44 like I always do by keeping up to date on the sales (simply click the “Get Sale Alert” hearts above).

 

Top 5 Favorites – March 2021

Top 5 Favorites March 2021Between Daylight Savings Time, spring break and warmer weather, March was action-packed.  I shared a ton of denim, as well as comfy lounge sets I’m loving… and you loved them too.

Here are your Top 5 Favorites from March 2021.

Floral Dress

This dress received a massive amount of traffic, but it was this one that you purchased.  It’s now sold out, but check out this one.  I’m loving the applique detail for spring.

Lounge Set

I discovered this brand during the pandemic and fell in love with the super soft material.  I picked up this set and already have my eyes on another.  For all of the loungewear I’ve purchased in the last year, this is by far the best.  Stay tuned for a full review!

Pro tip: size up. They run small.

Wide Leg Jeans

Wide leg jeans are having a moment and I, for one, love the comeback.  I shared these and you told me you loved the wash – I’m sold too.

Pro tip: this style is flattering on all body types, but especially pear-shaped ladies.  Go for a cropped style for maximum versatility.

501 Skinny Jeans

I’ve talked about these a ton, and they are well worth the hype.  Regularly $98, I’ve scored my last two pairs for $43 thanks to sales.

They’re super flattering and comfortable.  Cool washes keep getting released, hence my growing collection.

Pro tip: go for the 100% cotton styles.  They look like vintage denim.  Run TTS or size up if in between sizes.

Tapered Jeans

If you missed my 3 Spring Denim trends Reel, you know why this pair of jeans made another appearance.  The tapered leg is on trend and so flattering.

Would I Still Wear That?

For today’s Fashion Friday, we’re traveling back 6 years to March 2015.  Three outfits of yesteryear that beg the question…

Would I still wear that?

Skinny jeansSimilar Jeans // Pumps // Shirt // Clutch

First up is this business chic denim look.  Yes, I realize denim is not “business” but with the button-down shirt, power pumps and pink clutch, it feels like a casual Friday at the office.

Verdict?  I still own and wear everything but the clutch.

White jeansSimilar Jeans // Top // Shoes // Sunglasses

Next up is another business chic denim look, but this time with a spring staple – white jeans.

While I no longer wear white jeans, back in the day I had a few pairs.  I absolutely think they are a closet staple (if you like white jeans) and can be worn year-round if styled right.  Here are some of my favorites.

Fun fact – these pumps are YSL.  They were one of my first (maybe even THE first!) designer shoe purchases.  I scored them after scouring the aisles of Nordstrom Rack.  I wore them so much the heel snapped off twice.  I kept repairing them until they became too far gone.

White jeans

Verdict? I still wear the top and the shoes rest safely in my closet.  The jeans and sunnies are no more.

Flare leg jeansSimilar Jeans // Top // Shoes

Finally, this flare leg denim look was a big one for me.  I hate showing my mid-drift, but absolutely fell in love with this top and had to have it.  Six years ago jeans were very much in the mid-rise phase.  Thankfully when I wear this top today, my jeans cover my mid-drift and this shirt is no longer a crop top.

Verdict?  Still own and wear everything.

Top 5 Favorites – January 2021

Levi's 501 skinny jeans

Jeans on sale for $82

In case you missed it, I shared your Top 5 Beauty Faves from December last week.  Each product is an underground hero of mine – I use them all daily or weekly.

In January the name of the game was denim and leggings.  That’s pretty much all I’m wearing too.  Let’s dive in to your January favorites.

Lounge Leggings

These leggings are the best of both worlds.  Comfortable enough to feel like sweats, but supportive enough to work out in.  They’re like Lululemon’s Align Pant but 10 times better because they don’t pill, don’t stretch out, don’t snag on things and come in fun colors.

I want the seafoam color next.

Workout Leggings

These leggings are my favorite to work out in.  Super supportive without feeling too tight.  I’ve tested every pair that Lululemon offers, and this fabric is the BEST.  It’s lightweight, breathes well and doesn’t stretch.  I don’t buy anything else for workouts.

Skinny jeans under $100

These are dubbed a skinny, but they are more of a slim straight leg.  Made from 100% cotton they have a super lived-in, vintage vibe.

With almost 200 reviews and a solid 5-stars, you know the fit is perfection.

They’re currently on sale for $82.

Barrel Jeans

This jean silhouette is so flattering.  I love mine (check them out here).

This wash is currently 70% off.  They come to $52!

Skinny Jeans

These skinny jeans are by one of my fave denim brands.  I wrote a full review on their denim here.

If you’re looking for a mid/high rise jean with stretch, these are the best.

They’re currently 60% off.

 

Top 5 Favorites – October 2020

Foundation Brush

I did a pro/con comparison between this brush and the Beauty Blender.  Read the full review here.  Let’s just say this foundation brush was one of my best purchases of 2020.

Skinny Jeans

This year I added quite a few new denim brands to my collection.  This brand offers 6 signature styles and I did a full breakdown on which style is best for different occasions (every day, dress up) and body types.

These skinny jeans are super comfortable and make a great everyday jean.

Leather Handbag

This ruched leather bag was part of Net-a-Porter’s seasonal sale and it really caught your collective eye.  The textured silhouette has Bottega vibes but is more practical thanks to the top handle.  Plus, it’s a fraction of the price.  I adore this color for fall.

Comfiest Bra Ever and Straight Leg Jeans

I think these last two should have a permanent spot on the list because they get repeated so often.

Anytime this bra goes on sale rest assured I’ll alert you.  It comes in 5 colors and is honestly the only bra I wear now.  I love the removable pads and fully adjustable shoulder straps.

These jeans flatter EVERY body type.  I wrote a full review here, but would say they run TTS.  If you are in between sizes, size down.