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Top 5 Favorites – June 2020

I hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend.  We are officially in the heart of summer!  Your Top 5 Favorites from June 2020 were a mix of oldies but goodies and new products I tried.

Nail art cheat sheets

Ciate London nail art cheat sheetsThese nail art stickers are SO fun.  They instantly take your manicure up a notch and the price is right.  You get over 400 stickers for $18 and the quality is superb.  They seriously look like salon quality nail art.

Read my full review for how to apply them and other tips here.

Little white dress

Lisa Marie Fernandez x Target dressThis LWD is perfect for summer.  It reminds me of Diane Lane’s Positano dress from Under the Tuscan Sun.  Chic, comfortable and versatile.  Although it’s part of a limited edition collaboration, it’s remarkably still available in every size.

I’m wearing an XS and can attest that the quality is top notch.  Double lined cotton, removable belt and priced right at $60.

Most Comfortable Bra EVER

This is the only bra you’ll ever wear.  Trust me.  It has totally adjustable straps (I hate bras that only give partial strap adjustment) and removable cups so you can choose how much support you want.

I wear an XS and own it in black, pink and nude.  It runs TTS.  Get it before it sells out – most retailers can’t keep it in stock.

Lounge leggings

This has been one of my most popular posts of 2020 because it’s all about loungewear.  These leggings were one of your favorites from June.

They have pockets and are made of the softest material ever that does NOT pill.  I have an XS and think they run TTS.

Pro tip: this brand makes an IDENTICAL pair of leggings with a different material that I do not recommend at all (scratchy, uncomfortable).  Be sure you get these for the softest, coziest pair ever.

Designer Sale Picks Under $200

While I don’t have just one item that you loved most from June, this post was by far the most popular.  I chose my favorite pieces under $200 from the Moda Operandi sale.

You loved this dress, these jeans (also on sale in black) and this top among many others.  All are still in stock in a range of sizes.

There are still lots of gems available so be sure to jump on it while you have the chance.  I scored another dress from one of my favorite designers at 70% off.

Current in stock favorites below.

Little White Dresses Under $150

Need Supply Stelen dress

You guys, it is almost June.

I’ve amassed a collection of little white dresses over the years from glam to casual.  And if there’s one time to wear a LWD, it’s summertime.  There are some gorgeous ones on sale right now so I had to share my favorites under $150.

Most of these are cotton so you can dress them up or down.  I love a light-weight long-sleeved option too.  So chic with a pair of strappy block heeled sandals.  Go bold with your jewelry or throw on a straw hat for some added edge.  I’m loving these lucite bangles or a dramatic hat like this one.

Some of these LWD’s are part of Target’s upcoming designer collaboration.  It launches June 6th and they’re $50!

Voila, your summer uniform.

Little White Dresses Under $150

Top 5 Favorites – February 2020

Your Top 5 Favorites from February were all about matching sets.

Knit Skirt Set

I did an Instagram Story wearing this knit skirt & sweater set and got so many responses.  You loved how sophisticated it looks, and bonus points because it’s super comfortable too.  This is a core set that Tibi releases season after season, so you can always find past colors on sale.

Bermuda Shorts Suit

This Bermuda shorts suit first made an appearance in What I’m Coveting.  I also shot it as one of my NYFW FW20 looks.  Another sophisticated piece, I love its fun vibe.  Plus, it’s the perfect set to pair with amazing footwear.

Bermuda shorts suit

Which brings me to… boots!

Snakeskin Boots

I shared two pairs of snakeskin boots in February and you loved them both.  One is a statement, designer pair and the other is a more practical, affordable pair.

Vintage Band Tee

Vintage band tees are a wardrobe staple in my book and you loved this one.  Shopbop is having a spring sale and tons of these band tees made the list.  Here are my sales favorites.

Band tee & Vintage Levi's

Little Black (or White) Dress

Finally, if you’re looking for the perfect summer dress, look no further than this one.  It comes in black and white, runs TTS and is SUPER flattering.  While it is short, the mini length means every kind of shoe will look great with this dress.  Try it with flat sandals for a beach day or statement block heels for a night on the town.

Bonus points: it’s on sale at this retailer.

Loveshackfancy Natasha dress

What I’m Coveting

The Shopbop Sale is here!

Every spring, Shopbop has a buy more, save more sale.

This is the time to pull the trigger on any investment pieces you’ve been saving for.  It’s also the time to take advantage of brands and styles that never go on sale.

Because Shopbop’s inventory is HUGE, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

My advice:

  1. Stick to wardrobe staples (premium denim, LWD’s, a great summer sandal, everyday accessories like sunglasses)
  2. Shop the sale ASAP.  It ends March 8th and inventory sells out fast.
  3. Err on the side of caution.  In between sizes?  Not sure which color to get?  Buy both because Shopbop has free shipping and free returns.  Because the sale is so short and inventory sells out, don’t risk losing out on something you’ve been eyeing.
Use code SPRING for:

15% off orders of $200+

20% off orders of $500+

25% off orders of $800+

What I’m Coveting in the Shopbop Sale

Save vs. Splurge: Little White Dress

Since I’m all about starting new series’s, I thought I would add one more to the mix!

I give you… Save vs. Splurge.

By no means is this a new idea – my first introduction to the concept was In Style magazine in the late 1990’s – but it’s a timeless one.  What gal doesn’t want to save a buck and look glam for less?

Since the majority of what I feature on In Spades falls between moderate and luxury pricing, I wanted to offer something more accessible.

For this first edition, I’m focusing on a summer staple – the little white dress.  All of these pieces are super on trend right now, yet provide major versatility because of their neutral palette.

You could wear these sandals and this bag with SO many things.  Hair clips are trending and rather than go big, I like the dainty vibe this one gives off.

Let me know what you think of the new series and what looks you’d like to see next!

 

Save vs Splurge White Eyelet Dress

 

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