Feel Good Friday
Thank goodness it's Friday, am I right?!
what we've been up to...
Honestly this week has just been really busy with basketball games & getting back into the swing of grad school classes so I didn't do much besides that lol! It's always interesting to me when I sit down to write this section of these blog posts & either realize all of the things I did or that it seems that I didn't do much.
outfits of the week…
For the past month or so I’ve started *trying* to consistently share my OOTD (outfit of the day) just for fun! I’m typically able to link most pieces, but I also just share it to hopefully give a bit of inspiration & show you that you can recreate my outfits by just using pieces from your own closet.
Monday...
One thing I’m trying to be more intentional about is my closet. I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder, but I do have a hard time getting rid of clothes. Because what if someday I do want it?!! I’m a big outfit repeater & tend to wear my favorite pieces on a rotating schedule. So I had this idea… I start at one end of my closet & each day I just wear whatever is next in line. If I really don’t want to wear it (but don’t really have a reason) then I know I need to get rid of it. This also saves me time because I don’t have to decide what to wear that day. This new idea is why I still have this sweater! Each time I see it in my closet & skip over it I think to myself that I should get rid of it. I just bought this oversized light wash denim jacket from JCPenny & holy cow, it totally changes the entire outfit & I love it!! So so glad I didn't throw out this striped turtleneck sweater now! Mine is super old from Old Navy, but I'm linking a super similar sweater here.
Also, Sophie is what you'd call a "stage five clinger" LOL.
above picture details linked here:glasses / black jeans / light suede booties similar option / oversized light wash denim jacket / leopard apple watch band / black & cream striped turtleneck sweater / pink fingernail polish (shade is called “envelope please”) / personalized beaded bracelets / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / tiered plant stand — top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Tuesday...
Tuesday was a make up game day for our high school girls basketball team. The high school's colors are blue & red, so this outfit is perfect for game day! I bought this navy sweater back in the summer when Old Navy was having a huge sale. It has little red speckles in it (showing a close up picture below) so I knew it had to be. I haven't worn it yet this year because honestly I had kind of forgotten about it. Another "closet shuffle" win! I paired it with some red pixie pants -- I've had these for years & Old Navy is my absolute favorite place to get work pants.
Sharing a close up picture of the speckles in my sweater below!
above picture details linked here:hair crimper / red pixie pants / Steve Madden tan suede mules / thin black scrunchie / tan marble hair clip / leopard apple watch band / pink fingernail polish (shade is called “envelope please”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / tiered plant stand — top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Wednesday...
I woke up on Wednesday morning to the most beautiful blanket of white snow! I had my fingers crossed for a snow day or a delayed start, but neither happened so I bundled up & went to school. This outfit has been one of my go tos this winter! The scarf keeps me so dang warm & I love how trendy it is.
above picture details linked here:hair crimper / leopard scarf / light grey crewneck sweater / black + white striped layering tank / black seamless leggings / grey rain booties / thin black scrunchie / leopard apple watch band / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / tiered plant stand — top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Thursday...
Thursday was a middle school game day so I wore a middle school basketball sweatshirt with jeans & called it good!
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In case you missed it, this week I shared my monthly hodge podge post about all of the things I've been loving lately to what I've been eating to what I'm excited about vs. dreading. It's such a fun little post to put together & see where I'm at with everything! You can read that post by clicking here.
friday favs...
Absolutely loving this new scentsy / candle burner I got! It's too stinking cute & I love that it's its own decor piece. It even has different levels of heat which is a nice feature. Less than $25 which is my favorite part!
As many of y’all know, my makeup routine is pretty dang simple, except for when it comes to my eyelashes... I’m a perfectionist & know exactly what I’m looking for so sometimes it takes a while for me to get there. I heard about Flutter Habit lashes on Instagram & figured I ought to see what the hype was all about & y’all they are GOOD! You glue the lashes underneath your lash line & they stay on for 5+ days (my first set staged on for 7)!!!
I definitely do not consider myself a makeup guru by any means, so if I can apply these, anyone can! They’ve already saved me so much time in the mornings (waking up 10-15 mins later now woot woot)! I absolutely love how natural + subtle they look (these are the shorties).
I got their "collection box" which comes with five different styles with three sets in each box, meaning you get fifteen sets of lashes!
The best part of it all? I got y’all a code for 10% off!! My code is 10ALLI!
I got a kindle paperwhite for Christmas & I would be lying if I said I wasn’t totally & completely obsessed with this new gadget! The last couple of years I’ve started to rediscover my love of reading, especially fiction. But let me tell ya, reading isn’t a cheap hobby! I loved the idea of holding a physical book in my hand so I was kind of nervous that I wasn’t going to like reading from a kindle, but I actually really do! One of the main things I noticed is that I easily got lost in it — in the stories & the characters. Also, I have baby hands & the kindle is way more comfortable & easy to hold than a physical book. Of course I had to get a cute case / cover because duh. & this one is SO STINKING CUTE!!! The kindle automatically "wakes up" when you open the front flap which is just kinda cool.
Sharing some great Walmart finds today!
I'm always on the lookout for comfy pieces that can be dressed up or down & this top is perfect! I love that I can throw it on with leggings, or jeans for a game day at school! It has a really thick cowlneck, I rolled mine twice -- the drawstrings are functional. It has front pockets, they don't connect, but they're very deep which is nice. I chose this black color that has white speckles all over it. It almost looks like fuzzies, but on purpose lol. One thing that's unique about this top is that the hemline & cuffs are a plain black material so it looks like you're layering it which is cute! I'm wearing a medium here & would say it fits mostly true to size, maybe a little bit slim. The back of the sweatshirt is a little bit longer than the front so you're guaranteed to have booty coverage!
above picture details linked here:black speckled cowlneck sweatshirt / glasses / black jeans / grey slip on shoes / pink fingernail polish (shade is called “envelope please”) / personalized beaded bracelets / tan leather apple watch band / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / tiered plant stand — top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
How darling is this corduroy jumper?! The deep rust color mixed with the corduroy material screams fall & winter to me. I absolutely love it! I'm wearing a small because I had heard that it was kind of stretchy & it is! I had heard that it was a very boxy fit so that's part of why I went with a small as well.
Sharing a more close up picture below so you can see the material better.
above picture details linked here:orange corduroy jumper / black & white striped turtleneck / light suede booties / white apple watch band / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
I love simple neutral sweaters because they are absolutely timeless. This symmetry sweater is great! It has a very subtle speckling detailing which is really cute. I love the exposed seamline on the collar, sleeves, & down the middle of the sweater. This one is the grey color & is a size medium & I would say it fits fairly true to size.
above picture details linked here:grey speckled symmetry sweater / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This is actually that exact same sweater, but in cream & in XS! It was for my Mom, but I decided to try it on myself. I definitely don't feel like it fits like an XS because it fits me comfortably! It was also way too big on my Mom. For some reason I just don't feel like the sizing is that much different. Really it was just in the length of the two tops.
above picture details linked here:cream speckled symmetry sweater / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Walmart is killing the game with these lightly speckled sweaters! I absolutely love it! This turtleneck is a really deep rust or red color with tiny subtle speckles of cream & I love those little pops. It's not the softest sweater I've ever felt, but it's definitely not itchy.
above picture details linked here:red speckled turtleneck sweater / light suede booties / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
It fits a bit oversized, this is a small & it works great with leggings. Sharing a picture of it styled with leggings below.
above picture details linked here:red speckled turtleneck sweater / black seamless leggings / tan suede Steve Madden mules / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Now this cream knitted sweater is probably my favorite find out of all of them. I absolutely love all of the different knitted patterns & detailing that this sweater has. This is a medium & I would say it fits pretty true to size. I like for my sweaters to be a little bit big on me, just a personal preference. The quality & price is amazing, especially since it's a Walmart sweater.
above picture details linked here:cream knitted sweater / light suede booties / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This is actually that same sweater, but in deep green (obviously) & a size XS instead.
above picture details linked here:deep green knitted sweater / light suede booties / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Would you believe me if I told you that this sweater is actually a women's plus? It's a size 0X but I don't think it fits like one at all! Probably more like a large. It honestly feels like the exact same material as my barefoot dreams blanket so you know I want to live in this lol. Front-tucking it with jeans helps to dress it up a bit + takes care of the length.
above picture details linked here:thick pink leopard sweater / personalized beaded bracelets / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
But it looks darling untucked & with leggings!
above picture details linked here:thick pink leopard sweater / personalized beaded bracelets / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / black seamless leggings / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Y'all when I say this sweater is soft, I mean it is S O F T ! I'm wearing a medium here because it looked almost cropped on the website, but I don't think that's really the case. The neck is pretty soft & not tight at all, even though it does lay right against your neck. This sweater is fairly thin so it's perfect for layering & will be great as we head into spring.
above picture details linked here:thin pink sweater / personalized beaded bracelets / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / tan suede Steve Madden mules / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This is the same sweater but in grey & size XS. If I'm being completely honest, I really didn't see that much of a sizing difference.
above picture details linked here:thin grey sweater / personalized beaded bracelets / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Some of you that follow along here are fellow educators, so I thought I would share some options of clothing that's cute to wear during the month of February! Dressing up for different themes / holidays has been one of my favorite parts of working in a school. I'm sharing a few different options below that I got this year to start my collection. The thing that's great about each of these pieces is that they're timeless & I'll be able to bring them out every year!
As I was looking for some Valentine's Day school shirts on Etsy, the majority of them where grade specific, for example: "first grade has my heart". As a school counselor, I don't have or teach a specific grade -- I work with all grades in the middle school. So when I found this one I was pumped! It's printed on a Bella Canvas t-shirt which is so incredibly soft + fits really well. You're able to choose what color of shirt + what color of writing you want & I thought this one was darling!
above picture details linked here:"my students stole my heart" t-shirt / black grandpa cardigan / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Here is another one that's pretty generalized but still oh so cute! A whole bunch of hearts make up an apple, which is kind of like the mascot of all teachers lol. Again, it's printed on a Bella Canvas t-shirt & you can choose the color.
above picture details linked here:apple hearts t-shirt / cognac mules / black grandpa cardigan / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
Absolutely loving this super cute retro Valentine's t-shirt! Obviously this one isn't as geared towards teachers or school, but I still thought it was so cute & I had to share! Again, it's on a super soft Bella Canvas t-shirt & this is the "marble" color.
above picture details linked here:retro "be mine Valentine" t-shirt / light wash jeans / black grandpa cardigan / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / tiered plant stand -- top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / black marble hair clip / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
I've actually seen this sweatshirt shared a lot of other times by other bloggers & influencers. It comes in a whole bunch of other prints including some Christmas options which I'll have to keep in mind for next year. The inside is super soft & fits true to size. I thought the little red heart patches on the elbows were SO cute!! I love that this is a pretty casual option.
above picture details linked here:grey + red hearts sweatshirt / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This long sleeve is so hideous it's cute lol! I cracked up when I first put it on because it truly looked like Valentine's Day threw up on me! I'm wearing a small & would say it fits a little bit oversized? The sleeves & body are just a little bit flowy, but both the hem line & the sleeves cuff so it doesn't look huge. It's super soft & surprisingly not see through at all! I added my favorite black puffer vest just to tone it down a little & I love it!
above picture details linked here:assorted red hearts long sleeve / black puffer vest / Steve Madden black faux fur mules / dark wash jeans / lip color (shade is called “girl power”) / tan leather apple watch band / dainty gold mini coin necklace / personalized beaded bracelets / blue fingernail polish (shade is called “prim & proper”) / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
This cursive love sweatshirt is from Walmart & I really like it because it’s just a regular Gildan brand sweatshirt so I knew exactly how it would fit before I even got it. This one is a for sure classic that I’ll be able to wear every single year!
above picture details linked here:red love sweatshirt / glasses / black jeans / grey slip on shoes / pink fingernail polish (shade is called “envelope please”) / personalized beaded bracelets / tan leather apple watch band / favorite comfy padded bra / wooden jewelry wall hanging / makeup mirror / makeup organizer / tiered plant stand — top plant, middle plant, bottom plant / white marble loopy phone case (get 10% off using code smalltown10!)
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