Feel Good Friday
Happy Friday!
what I've been up to...
Last weekend was my sister’s senior dance recital. She’s been dancing since she was three years old & we’ve gone to recitals every single year (except last year, #thankscovid). In the moment, attending recitals year after year can feel like a bit of a burden, but we were all in tears during her senior piece. Life continues to move forward & none of us realized just how much we’ll miss these recitals in the future.
She got TONS of beautiful flowers & my parent’s house looks a little it like a beautiful jungle lol.
This week was my first full week of summer. It was so nice to have some free time & I’m trying to figure out my schedule still! Overall, I function a lot better when I’m in a routine. One of my summer goals is to move my body more often & to eat breakfast — two things I’m usually not very good at because they get put on the back burner when I get busy during the school year. So far I’ve done really well with my new “routine” this week! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my slow mornings on the back deck drinking a protein shake & answering emails.
My summer job is working at my parent’s sno cone shack a few days a week. It’s nice to have a change of pace & something to do so that I’m not completely bored at my house. + getting to see my family is pretty nice, too!
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. Since I work in a middle school, I’m officially on summer break so my OOTDs will look a little different. Trading in my pixie pants for comfy shorts!
Monday & Tuesday...
Monday & Tuesday I fully embraced the stay-at-home life & totally forgot to take pictures in my comfy outfits!
Wednesday...
I figured I could share some of my workout / walk clothes in place of my work clothes. I’ve had these workout shorts since last school year & they’re a great staple. This black t-shirt is new from Target & it’s just so dang soft + comfy! I’m wearing a small since it’s very oversized.
Thursday...
Thursday is one of my Chill (my parent’s sno cone shack) work days & this is one of my favorite t-shirts to wear because it just cracks me & a lot of our customers up! Chill is the ONLY time when it’s okay to eat yellow snow. ;)
In case you missed it, this week I shared a round up post of the top twelve most loved items by y’all from the month of May! It’s so fun to see what things y’all love the most, including these AMAZING denim shorts from Walmart! You can view that post by clicking here.
friday favs...
I’ve got four absolutely darling dresses to share with y’all today & of course, I can’t leave out my comfy clothes, so I have some great comfy pieces to share as well!
First up is this darling floral tiered t-shirt dress from Walmart. I was absolutely shocked when I tried it on & realized how incredibly soft + flattering it is! The neckline has a really subtle v & it’s not too low so it still feels modest. The sleeves are loose & have the tiniest bit of flare which is really feminine & slimming. It cinches right under the bust area & then has two tiers going down, which is incredibly flattering. I’m under 5’ & this dress stops right above my knees, so I’d recommend sizing up if you need more length, otherwise, it fits true to size!
A sweet follower reached out & offered to send me some of her earrings & how could I say no?! They’re DARLING!!! Super lightweight even though they’re fairly large hoops. The gradual increase in size of the wooden beads is so cute & subtle in this pair. She has some other color options as well, but these are by far my favs! Connecting with others & supporting women’s side gigs + small businesses has been one of the coolest parts things that this blog has brought me. Emily has such a sweet & gentle soul & I’m more than happy to help out this new business & give her a great platform as well! Emily came up with the idea that she will send a new Instagram follower a pair of their very own earrings for free, just for following her account & supporting her! How sweet is she?! I’ll link to her account here so you can join in on the giveaway fun!
This blue floral Target dress is everything. The three quarter length sleeves are super cute & I love the tiered look separated by a thin piece of lace. I’m wearing a small in this one & would say it fits true to size. it comes in two plain color options + this “purple” floral one (I wouldn’t call it floral, but that’s how it’s described on their site). It has blue & pink in it & would be SO cute for a baby shower!!! I’m just smitten over this one.
Do y’all remember that black linen set I shared about last week? This is that exact same material & style, but in a t-shirt dress. HELLO, YES!! The sleeves are a little bit longer & have a bit of a flare which is really flattering. It has nice deep pockets & quite a lot of room to move. I’d recommend sizing down if you can, because it is a little boxy. It comes in other colors, but you can’t go wrong with classic black!
Round of applause for Walmart, ladies & gents! This tiered t-shirt dress is wonderful! This is the bright coral color & I love it. It’s a really soft material that’s very flowy & comfortable. The subtle frills on the sleeves are flattering & slimming. This is such a perfect dress for summer! A sweet follower sent me the most darling earrings & I’m obsessed!!! They’re stud backs which I LOVE & the clay is so incredibly dainty & light. Go give my girl Kennedee some love! Linking to her Instagram here. DM her to purchase!
Y’all know how much I love my lounge sets & this one from Walmart absolutely takes the cake. I love the color!! Clearly, because it’s basically the same color as the dress from above lol. This set is like a really soft towel material. I’ve actually worn the shorts on their own with other t-shirts because they’re so versatile. I’m wearing a medium in both because I like for my lounge clothes to fit a little bit looser, & these are perfect. How many days is too many days in a row to wear the same lounge set? Asking for a friend! ;)
Last but not least is this comfy outfit! This tank is from Target, I’m wearing a medium & I love that it’s loose enough to be knotted. The neck is fairly high which I LOVE! It’s almost like that burnout material so it’s just a little bit sheer, & the back is like a normal racerback tank. These athletic shorts are from Walmart & I’m having to really practice some self-control so that I don’t buy them in every single color option available. They’re THAT good! My sisters have two pairs as well & love them just as much as I do — they have the black, grey, purple, & white pairs! They have really nice pockets & built in underwear. They’re lightweight & breathable & all around fantastic. I love this bright orange color!
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My hometown is having their annual summer parade on Saturday & my family will all be working together in the sno cone shack. It’s one of our busiest days of the summer! What are your plans for the weekend? Drop them below in the comments, or feel free to message us on Facebook or Instagram! We’d love to hear what you’re all up to. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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