Five Friday Favorites - Recent Buys

Here's a quick roundup of some of my favorite purchases in this week's Five Friday Favorites.

#1 - Rothy's Mask

These Rothy's masks just came back in stock this week and they are by far my favorite adult masks. It's SO much more breathable than others I've tried. Comes in a two pack with this pink/orange combo and a light/dark blue combo. HIGHLY recommend. Snag them now because they will sell out.

#2 - Old Navy Jumpsuit 

I LOVE a good jumpsuit and after I saw my SIL in this one at the beach, I needed to have it. Super soft material because its part of the Old Navy Activewear line. Comes in a bunch of colors and sizes (petite and tall). I'm wear a regular small for reference.

#3 - Cross Body Bag

bag / bag strap / dress / shoes

SO many of my blogger friends rave about this cross body bag and I finally got one and LOVE it.  Fits everything I need (even my laptop). Comes in a bunch of colors...I went with camel to go with everything. It doesn't come with a strap but that's the fun of it, you can pick a variety of adjustable straps to change up the look bag and coordinate your outfit. Right now I have the embroidered one but have a lot of other ones on my wish list. Shop all of Social Threads bags and straps here.

#4 - BuDhaGirl All Weather Bangles

dress / bag / bag strap / bangles

I am OBSESSED with these all weather bangles. They look like fancy gold bangle bracelets but they are made with a material that makes them weightless, soundless and waterproof. You can wear them anywhere and every where. They go with SO many outfits...including your bathing suits. They come in a variety of colors and tones. I started with gold because it would go with the most things. Wear them all or only a few. HIGHLY recommend.

#5 - Hi Sugarplum Gibson Celebrate Summer Collection

I always love Cassie from Hi Sugarplum's collaborations with Gibson and her Celebrate Summer line didn't disappoint. Read all the review on my Dressing Room Diary post. 

shirt / shorts

tank body suit / skirt

 dress / shoes 

Five Friday Favorites - Fourth of July Sales

There are SO many great sales going on for the long Fourth of July weekend so I wanted to focus this week's Five Friday Favorites on the ones I think are the best.

#1 - Anthropologie

I took advantage of Anthropologie's sale a couple of weeks ago and I should have waited because it just got better. Now you can get an additional 50% off the already marked down sale items. Two of the items from my order are still in stock and are amazing. I highly recommend them.

sleeveless blouse / wrap dress

#2 - Gibson

I'm a BIG fan of the Gibson brand. They sell it at Nordstrom but they also have their own standalone site. Right now on their site they have marked down TONS of fabulous pieces and you can get an additional 25% off with code SALEONSALE25. Here's just a sampling of my favorites that are on sale -

 romper / skirt

dress / jumpsuit

#3 - Colleen Rothschild

Colleen Rothschild is a skin care line I've been using for a few years now. They are having 20% off site wide with code FIREWORKS. Love incorporating these products in with my Beautycounter routine. I specifically use the Intense Hydrating Mask, Face Oil No 9 and Retinol Supreme Night Oil.

#4 - Stella and Dot

Stella and Dot has major markdowns going on right now...some are only temporary through the holiday weekend. You can get some fabulous jewels and accessories for a steal. This is just a sampling of my favorites.

 rebel pendant / camo clutch (only $29)

very popular and versatile sutton necklace

#5 - J.Crew

J.Crew is offering 50% off almost all full-price styles and an additional 70% off already marked down sale items...which means major savings for you. LOTS of amazing items up for grabs.

stripe dress / blue dress (comes in other colors)

Dressing Room Diaries - Gibson x Hi Sugarplum Celebrate Summer Collection

If you have been following me for a while now, you know I love the Gibson line of clothing. Great quality, good prices and they do the best mix of on trend and classic pieces. I also love that they collaborate with some of my favorite fashion bloggers. Each collection that Cassie from Hi Sugarplum has put out has been incredible and I have to control myself and not buy every item in the collection. And that was definitely the case with her Celebrate Summer collection. I wanted everything but kept it to four pieces. Check them out!

shirt / shorts

I am OBSESSED with these shorts. Perfect high waist and nice length. You can dress them up or down. I wore them them right away the day I tried them on. So comfortable. I'm in a size small and it fit great...I like a little more room in my shorts. They also come in navy. The shorts paired nicely with a top I already had in my closet but you can also pair it with a classic Hi Sugarplum piece, Bonita tank (I have in a bunch of colors already).

dress / shoes 

I love everything about this dress - the color blocking detail and the subtle ruffle trim detailed neckline. It's a very airy fabric, perfect for the summer heat. And you know what pairs nicely with the flamingo dress, my flamingo earrings! Fit is true to size, I'm in an XS. If pink isn't your things, this dress also comes in a pretty blue color block. 

tank body suit / skirt

Let's start with the body suit. Super soft cotton and for a body suit, it's very comfortable. I love the bright pink so much...the perfect pop of color. I sized up to a small. It also comes in navy (great staple color to have in your closet. Now onto the skirt, this was a hard one to decide because I LOVE all of the print options she offered. I decided to go with this color blocked one because I loved the combination of colors. And I'm so glad I did, it doesn't disappoint. Super comfortable and you can dress it up or down. I'm wearing a small petite.

Five Friday Favorites - Latest Sales

So many good sales on some of my favorite summer and fall transition pieces.  Recapping my five favorite here but make sure you check out Nordstrom's latest sale adds, especially all my favorites from the Gibson x HiSugarplum line.

#1 - Jack by BB Dakota top

LOVE this top!  The colors are so perfect for fall or spring. It runs a bit big so I'd recommend sizing up.  I'm in a small.  You definitely need a cami under it...I'm wearing this one in cream.

#2 - Gibson Living in Yellow Shorts

shirt / shorts / necklace / shoes (similar)

Love these shorts (along with the similar Hi Sugarplum ones).  Super comfortable and are a great fall transition with these still warm temps.  You can dress them up or down.  I usually size up one size for a looser fit.  And the shoes in this look also happen to be on sale!

#3 - Gibson One Shoulder Top

top / pants / sandals

I LOVE this one shoulder top.  I wore it a ton this summer.  Was great on it's own with shorts or pants or you could dress it up with skirt.  Fit is true to size.  Other colors and prints available.  First time this has gone on sale and you should definitely snag it! 

#4 - Vince Camuto Sandals

These are the PERFECT fall transition sandal and they are SO comfortable.  Several colors available.  Fit is true to size.  And a bonus this dress also happens to be on sale too!!

#5 - LOFT Floral Dress

jacket / dress / shoes

This is a super cute LOFT dress that you can really wear in three seasons - spring, summer and fall.  Great layered or on its own.  Love all the colors in the floral print.  Flattering with a tie waist.  Highly recommend.  And it goes great with the #4 on sale sandals.  :)

Dressing Room Diary - Gibson Safari Collection

Another fun collection from Gibson...this time it's all about the wild and their take on fabulous fall animal prints, with a twist.  Lots of really cute items, especially work and day to night pieces.

I absolutely LOVE this dress.  It's the perfect fall maxi.  Love the twist on the animal print with the warm fall red colors.  Comes in petite but I still needed heels for the length.  Fit is true to size.  Other print and solid black are also available.  

tank / pants / shoes

Perfect tank to transition from summer to fall.  Love the scalloped detail on the neckline.  Wear it alone or pair it with a blazer or faux leather jacket.  You can wear this for work or play.  Fit is true to size.  Other colors available.

top / pants / shoes

This is a super cute top that could be dressed up for work or dressed down with jeans for the weekend.  Sleeves are adjustable if you want to take it to three-quarter length.  Buttons all down the front.  Fit is true to size.  More traditional animal prints also available.

top / pants

I'm obsessed with the lace detail on this top.  It's the PERFECT fall color.  And it will look great layered just like the one above.  Doesn't come in petites but that's fine the regular size fits true.  Also comes in peach and black.

tank / skirt / shoes (similar)

Take a walk on the wild side with this super cute animal print skirt.  I love the a-line style.  If animal print isn't your thing there are two solid color options.  Comes in petite options too!  Fit is true to size.

Five Friday Favorites - Nordstrom Sale Items

#1 - Caslon Top

This Caslon top is going to be on repeat this fall! I can wear it for all different occasions like pair it with black pants and a nice top for work or make it more casual with jeans and wedge sneakers like shown above.  Comes in a bunch of colors.  I might have to get another one.

#2 - Gibson Skirt

(L) blazer / top / skirt /shoes

(R) top / skirt /shoes

There are SO many amazing items on sale from the Gibson x HiSugarplum Resort collection that I could do a whole blog post on it but this skirt is one of my FAVS.  It's versatile in that you can wear it a bunch of different ways - dressed up for work or change up the top for a fun night out.  Lots of different colors available.  True to size (comes in petites).

#3 - Gibson Tank and Shorts

sunnies / tank / shorts / purse / shoes

I told you it was hard to pick only a couple of items from the Gibson x HiSugarplum line so I've combined two in one here - tank and shorts.  Both are SUPER comfortable and fabulous for summer.  Fit on both is true to size and come in several colors.

#4 - Gibson Joggers

jacket / shirt / joggers / shoes

These were go-to comfy, cozy jogger pants over the spring and will be again this fall.  They are SO soft...its like wearing pajamas.  And the best is they come in petite so the length works SO much better for me.  Also come in black.


#5 - Vince Camuto Peep Toe 

dress / jacket / shoes

These shoes are extremely comfortable and very cute.  The perfect transition shoe.  I wore them finally for the first time this week and found them easy to wear and no problem being on my feet.  Other colors available.  Fit is true to size.

Five Friday Favorites - Recent Fashion Finds

I've had some really good luck with my fashions finds...not so good for my wallet.  For this week's Five Friday Favorites I'm sharing my recent favorites.  A lot of them are great options for the office since I'm back in the working world!

#1 - Target's Prologue Tie Top

shirt / pants / shoes

#2 - J.Crew Skirt (sweater material)

shirt / skirt

#3 - Amazon's Daily Ritual Dress

dress / necklace / shoes

#4 - Target's Universal Thread Skinny Jeans

these come in tall and short lengths!!!

#5 - Gibson Blazer

blazer / top / pants / shoes

Favorite July #OOTD

This week's Five Friday Favorites are taking a look back at last month's #OOTD.  It's no surprise that my favorite July #OOTD are filled with bathing suits since I spent so much time at the beach and pool.  August's #OOTD are going to look a whole lot different as I head back to work!

shirt (on sale) / shorts / shoes / purse

bathing suit

top / shorts (similar)

cover up / bikini top / bikini bottoms / big mini suit

bathing suit