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CRUSH. – Affordable, Ethical Cashmere

CRUSH. cashmere

CRUSH. cashmere sweater // Oak + Fort boots (c/o) // Sunglasses // Jeans // Necklaces

Ethical cashmere is kinda my thing.  I’ve written about my favorite affordable cashmere brands before and just found a new one to add to the list.

I discovered CRUSH. cashmere at one of my go-to local boutiques, Pink Lagoon.  I actually purchased this sweater over the summer and have been dying to wear it.  The sherbet color is SO fun and it’s the softest, coziest sweater ever.  ZERO itch factor.  Plus, it comes in 20 colors.  20, you guys!

CRUSH. stands for: Creative, Responsible, Unique, Sustainable, and Happy.  It’s an indie British brand born out of the pandemic and I couldn’t adore their 100% traceable supply chain, environmentally friendly practices, and whimsical color palette more.  Definitely check them out.  I need to add their ballet sweater to my closet.

Here are some of my other cashmere sweater picks for this fall and winter.  All from my fave brands!

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Top 5 Favorites – June 2021

Top 5 Favorites June 2021 We all have summer on the brain.  Your Top 5 Favorites for June were like the perfect summer day.  Beach time in the morning followed by a night out!
Mini Dress

I adore this dress and snagged it on sale.  It also comes in pink, yellow and white.  Not gonna lie – I will probably get another color.

One piece bathing suit

This beauty comes in pink and black and looks SO good on.  I have hips and a booty but have honestly never felt more comfortable in a one piece than I have in this one.  The high-cut leg is so flattering – try it – I promise you’ll love it!

Bikini (top and bottom)

This wins the award for most comfortable bikini EVER.  It’s super chic (also comes in red), the cheeky bottoms aren’t too cheeky and the top is perfect for active water sports or if you have kids.

Sandals

These are SO comfortable.  And they’ve taken a beating.  I wear them to the beach (in the ocean, oops!), to run errands and even walking around the San Diego Zoo all day.  They come in 7 colors and run TTS.

Straight leg jeans

Cue the perma-spot music for these jeans.  They’ve made your Top 5 countless times and rightly so.  They run TTS and come in multiple washes.  I like this light wash for summer.

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 – February 2021

I love a crowd that loves denim as much as I do.  And based on your Top 5 Favorites from February, that is certainly the case.

Here’s what you loved the most in the month of love. 😉

Levi’s x Target

You guys loved this collection as much as I did.  Your faves?  This platter, the bar cart and these mugs.  It debuted February 28 and is only here for a limited time.  Prices range from $3 to $150 – act fast!

Layering Fragrance 

I received a sample of this and was immediately hooked.  It can be worn alone or layered on top of your favorite fragrance to enhance the scent and mix it up.

It’s super long-lasting and should honestly be much, much more expensive for the quality.  For under $100, this is a beauty cabinet must in my book.

The Best Skinny/Straight jeans under $100

I wrote about spring denin trends and these are definitely on the list.  My advice – go for the 100% cotton version (they also come with stretch).  They run TTS. If in between sizes, go up.

The Best Lounge Leggings

I now own these in 3 colors.  They are SUPER comfy, don’t pill or stretch out and also work great for all kinds of exercise.

Combat Boots

This post on how to find the best vintage Dr. Marten’s is one of my most popular.  With the rise of combat boots’ popularity, it’s no wonder I see a lot of traffic to this post each month.

If you’re looking for a rad pair of vintage Docs, definitely check out this post.

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.