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Top 5 Favorites May 2021

Everlane Slim Leg PantsWearing your May 2021 Top 5 Favorite straight leg pants

Summer is just around the corner and there are some amazing designer sales to shop.

Let’s see what your top picks were from last month.  Hint, they include my fave tee and a great gift idea.

The Best T-shirt

This tee is the perfect weight, lasts forever and has a great broken-in look.  It runs TTS and I own it in 4 colors.

Currently on sale for less than $20!

The Best Tank Top

Another amazing deal and great basic.  It comes in 18 colors and runs TTS, but if you are in between sizes, size up.

It’s only $8!

The Best Straight Leg Pants

These pants are so comfortable and flattering.  They come in 6 colors (2 of which are on sale) and run TTS.

Childhood Journal

I recently bought this to pick up where my baby journal left off.  I love that there’s a section for photos and blank pages for you to add what you want.  The information is bite-sized, so you don’t feel overwhelmed or pressured to document every tiny detail.

It would make a great gift for a mom-to-be.  Once your child turns 18 you gift it to them. 🙂

It’s available via Amazon Prime.

Matted Frame

This was honestly the best $18 I ever spent.  Super high quality and it looks identical to the much more expensive Framebridge one I own.

It comes in black and white and multiple sizes.

Top 5 Favorites – March 2021

Top 5 Favorites March 2021Between Daylight Savings Time, spring break and warmer weather, March was action-packed.  I shared a ton of denim, as well as comfy lounge sets I’m loving… and you loved them too.

Here are your Top 5 Favorites from March 2021.

Floral Dress

This dress received a massive amount of traffic, but it was this one that you purchased.  It’s now sold out, but check out this one.  I’m loving the applique detail for spring.

Lounge Set

I discovered this brand during the pandemic and fell in love with the super soft material.  I picked up this set and already have my eyes on another.  For all of the loungewear I’ve purchased in the last year, this is by far the best.  Stay tuned for a full review!

Pro tip: size up. They run small.

Wide Leg Jeans

Wide leg jeans are having a moment and I, for one, love the comeback.  I shared these and you told me you loved the wash – I’m sold too.

Pro tip: this style is flattering on all body types, but especially pear-shaped ladies.  Go for a cropped style for maximum versatility.

501 Skinny Jeans

I’ve talked about these a ton, and they are well worth the hype.  Regularly $98, I’ve scored my last two pairs for $43 thanks to sales.

They’re super flattering and comfortable.  Cool washes keep getting released, hence my growing collection.

Pro tip: go for the 100% cotton styles.  They look like vintage denim.  Run TTS or size up if in between sizes.

Tapered Jeans

If you missed my 3 Spring Denim trends Reel, you know why this pair of jeans made another appearance.  The tapered leg is on trend and so flattering.

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.

 

Top 5 Favorites – Beauty

I know, I know.  It’s almost the end of January.  Truth be told, I didn’t plan to share your December Top 5 Favorites because it’s typically a weird month with the holiday.  But your favorites ended up being rad beauty products that I mainly shared on Instagram, so I wanted to give them a bit more love here on the blog.

I’m dubbing these 5 beauty faves my ‘underground heroes’ because they quietly worked their way into my weekly routine.

Body Oil

When my beloved açai body oil stopped shipping to the US, I had to find something else.  Everything I tried was mediocre until I found this.

It has a light citrus scent and absorbs quickly with a velvety finish.  My skin stays hydrated and supple the entire day.  It’s awesome.

Foundation Base

This foundation base is made to reflect light.  It beautifully blurs away imperfections and makes your skin look so radiant.  Take a look at it here.

It can be worn on the face or body.  I’m wearing Rich, the lighter of the two shades.  P.S. It’s green beauty.

Mascara


I have been searching for the perfect mascara for literally 10 years.  I’ve tried it all.  Every time I think I’ve found a winner, I find something wrong after a month of use.

This mascara changed the game for me.  I have sensitive eyes and this is the only one that makes my lashes look great and doesn’t have me rubbing my eyes at the end of the day.

Lip Gloss

I bought this on a whim because it was highly reviewed and I needed something cheap to add to my cart to get free shipping.  It ended up being such a pleasant surprise.

It comes in a regular version and a milky version.  I have Fearless, a deep berry color.  Note that it’s sheer color, goes on like a gloss, but feels like a balm.  It’s the best hybrid of chapstick and lipstick that I’ve found.

The best part?  It’s NOT sticky at all.

Facial Steamer

If you want a spa treatment at home (who doesn’t during a pandemic?), get this steamer.

I was nervous about getting it because of the cost and some reviews said the water cap breaks easily.  I’ve been using it for 6 months and it’s still like brand new.  It’s very well made and absolutely worth the spend.

I use it after washing my face to open up my pores before putting on product, or while I’m doing a mask to increase the efficacy.

It’s now a beauty cabinet staple.