Feel Good Friday

Happy Friday, beautiful humans!!! Now that I’m back in school, I’m reminded that there’s really nothing better than that Friday feeling!

what I've been up to...

Last Saturday my sister had her first volleyball tournament of the season! She’s playing varsity & is the libero this year (she’s in the white jersey). & one of my best friends from high school is her coach this year! It was so much fun to watch both of them & I can’t wait to see how they grow this season.

For lunch on Sunday, we went to Food Trucks at the Fountain in Wichita. It was absolutely delicious & such a fun summer tradition!

My sister & I got some pulled pork fries (leftovers for days, yay!!), my dad got a chicken burrito, & my mom got a shrimp taco & some breakfast burrito bowl thing & shared some of it with my dad. We all really enjoyed it!

I’ve been enjoying some on-the-go Eat to Evolve meals this week for my lunches! Now that I’m back in school, I’ve started ordering these again & it’s soooo helpful for me to have something that’s pretty much already packed for me. You can use my code (ALLIRICE20) or go straight to their website (where my discount is automatically applied) by clicking here to get 20% off your first order!!!

outfits of the week…

For the past few months 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.

Friday…

On Friday, my school had its fall sports preview scrimmages & the cheerleaders & I helped out at the gate! I wore the cutest stinking Target skort EVER!!! It gets a little longer in the back & is so flattering! It fits a little bit big, I’m wearing a small. Be right back, getting all the other colors now lol!

Saturday…

Comfy outfit on a Saturday spent at a volleyball tourney! I’m loving this simple pocket crew from Aerie! I’m wearing an XXS, it fits oversized. I love wearing some red glasses to show school spirit!

Sunday…

I’ve had this Amazon sweater for over a year & love it! It’s still available in black with white stripes, I’m wearing a small. My glasses are from EyeBuyDirect & they’re so fun!

Monday...

This soft denim button down t-shirt is actually from an old online boutique that a friend owned! If you guys remember me talking about my friend from high school that helped give this blog a good old fashioned makeover, the boutique used to be hers! This was one of my fav pieces I got from her because it’s super soft & I love the multi-tiered / babydoll look.

Tuesday...

Teacher / counselor t-shirt Tuesday! This tee is old from Target, but I love the positive message.

Wednesday...

I love a thin henley for school, especially when it’s still hot outside, but freezing inside because of the air conditioning!

Thursday...

Comfy outfit for game day & for the longest Thursday of my life! I love these linen pants from Old Navy!

& my sister’s adorable outfit for her game day!

In case you missed it, this week I started a new weekly post where I share my Weekly Sale Finds! I’ve been sharing them daily on my Instagram stories & I figured I could compile all of them from the week into one post so that y’all can see them, too! You can click here to read that post.

friday favs...

If you’ve been around here for awhile, then you know that I love to always have my nails done. I’ve had my own shellac machine for 5+ years & I’ve built up my collection of colors, but I’m always down to try new things. I’ve seen tons of bloggers post about Red Aspen Nails — a up & coming company that sells glue-on nails, amongst other beauty products. My mom, sisters & I each bought a set for ourselves to try, & we all loved them so much that we ordered a bunch more sets — you can reuse them which is SO nice! Mine stay on for 10-15 days! I’ve been loving bright colors this spring & thought these were too cute! The color is Harper Picks Peonies Nail Dash Square. I typically keep my nails pretty short, but I’m not necessarily opposed to having them a bit longer like these. If you’re interested in getting some for yourself, you can go to my page here to order & I’ll get some commission off of it! Y’all know how much I appreciate all of your support!

This is the set I put on for the 4th of July! This color is Americana Nail Dash Square (unfortunately it looks like it’s out of stock).

Have y’all tried these nerds gummy clusters?! They’re ADDICTING!!!

These are some biker shorts from Walmart. They’re incredibly soft & I really love the material. I’m wearing a medium & they’re super fitted — not necessarily in a bad way because they’re sucking me in in all the right places, but if you’re wanting more of a lounge feel, I’d recommend sizing up. The quality feels really great & they’re squat proof (meaning they don’t get too thin & sheer to where you can see your butt through them when you bend over)!

Y’all know how much I love my sweaters & how ready for fall I am!!! This one is from Walmart & it is fantastic quality & is super similar to some of my Aerie sweaters! All the way down to the neckline, open seam & side slit — the only difference is that this one is thicker than my Aerie ones. I love this brown color for fall & winter, but it does come in other color options as well. This sweater is one of the best Walmart finds ever in my opinion because it’s so similar to my Aerie sweaters & for a fraction of the price!! My black suede booties are from Target!

Super cute heather grey t-shirt shawl from Target! It’s a one size fits all & it’s incredibly soft! It honestly feels like my barefoot dreams blankets, but a little bit thinner. I wasn’t sure what I would think of something like this, or if I’d be able to pull it off, but I love it! It’s warm & cozy, but it’s not too hot because of the t-shirt sleeves. For a length reference, I’m just under five feet tall & it hits a few inches below my knees.

You can also dress it way down to bring the cozy vibe into your comfies! Trade in your jeans for some leggings & your booties for some sneakers & voila! I love that you can wear it so many different ways! What a great timeless piece.

I shared this Target skort earlier in this post because I wore it last week on Friday, that’s how much I love it!! Skorts are a really big deal in the school I work at — pretty much every single female staff member wears them! I have searched sooo long to find a good quality skort that I felt comfortable in & that fits me well. I’m going to have to buy this one in every color because I love it so much! I’m wearing a small & would say it fits oversized — I usually wear a medium in most bottoms & this small fits me perfectly. It has deep pockets, a functional drawstring, as well as built-in spandex shorts. For me, the absolute best part of this skirt is that it gets longer in the back. My school has three flights of stairs so I’m constantly going up & down & really would like to avoid flashing my students lol so this aspect of the skort helps me to feel secure & covered!

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My cheerleaders have their first football game tonight & we’re all nervous & excited! It feels so good to be back doing something kind of normal.

I’m meeting up with a friend on Saturday for a much needed catch up & I’m super excited!! Then I’m spending the evening working my last shift for the summer at my family’s sno cone shack!

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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