Target Tuesday - Quarantine Try On Session #3

Is it really considered quarantine?!?!? I'm going to go with it since I can't be in public places without a mask, I have to make specific reservations to go to the pool and dining out options are limited. Until life goes back to normal...we will just say it's quarantine.

shirt / shorts

I have been loving what Target's Universal Thread brand had been coming out with this season and this shirt is another winner. Nice lightweight material. Works great with shorts or pants. Several prints to pick from but I love the white/blue one. Fit is true to size. It's meant to be a looser fit.

This is the perfect, light weight cotton dress for summer. You can throw on for really any occasion...dress it up or down. It would also work well as a swim cover up. Comes in a few colors. Fit is true to size. Highly recommend.

I love longer flowy dresses in the summer but I have a hard time finding ones that fit me in the length but thankfully with the new midi style it works. This Universal Thread one is a great example. I love the tiered detail and that the straps are thick enough that there's no issue wearing a bra. Comes in a bunch of colors (I really love the pink option). Fit is true to size.

shirt / shorts

Love this puff sleeve shirt from the A New Day brand. It's extremely versatile. You can dress it up or down and pair with shorts or pants. Fit is true to size and it comes in a few other colors. And its under $20! Highly recommend.  I've already gotten some wear out of it. 

tank / shorts

I've love the idea of a sweater tank but I wasn't a big fan of this one. I think it's specifically because of the color I chose. The color is amazing but the stitching around the top shows whatever you are wearing underneath it so unless you are going to wear a tank top or don't care if your full bra shows through, I wouldn't wear it. The other colors might be a different story.

shirt / shorts (similar) / sandals

How cute is this one shoulder top from Target's Who What Wear line. Love that you can pair it with shorts or pants. Fabulous puff sleeve detail that makes it's look a lot more expensive. It will be perfect for that first night out after quarantine and it's a great price point. Fit is true to size.

Five Friday Favorites - Pool/Beach Must Haves

I'm a simple girl when it comes to what I need at the beach/pool. Give me the sun, sand, water and a few small things and I'm a happy camper.

#1 - Beach/Pool Bag

cover up (similar) / bag / sunnies (similar)

LOVE, LOVE this beach bag. I got it over the holiday times and we have been using it non-stop since we started pool hopping. It's big enough to fit all our towels and then some plus it has a ton a of pockets to fit goggles, sunscreen, etc. HIGHLY recommend and it's under $20! 

#2 - Polarized Sunnies

While I love my Ray-Ban sunnies, I have a hard time spending a lot of money on sunglasses each season because I tend to lose them or scratch them. Thankfully, last year I discovered these amazing sunnies. They are polarized and really do block out out the sun...plus they are fashionable and come in all different color options. I converted my family at the beach last year. Check them out.

#3 - Cover Up

cover up / beach bag

I love a good cover up and Amazon has been my go-to spot for them the last couple of years. Lots of great styles and really good prices. Above are the new ones I got this year and below are the ones I snagged last year. I LOVE them all!

blue cover up / white cover up

#4 - Insulated Cup

When I got to the beach, I bring two insulated cups - one is my big Yeti to have with water (and then later fill with cocktails) and the other is my Corkcicle to keep my wine (or other cocktails nice and cool).

#5 - Phone Cover

I don't bring a camera down to the beach anymore....instead it's my phone so I need something to protect it. I got these cases last year and LOVED them. We will use them every year. Easy to use and definitely protects your phone from water and sand.


#6 - Good Book...and I'm now going to try a Kindle

I had to add a sixth one this week because there is nothing like curling up at the beach or pool with a great book. Now that my minis are getting older, it's much easier for me to read. I did end up ordering a Kindle on sale yesterday based on the feedback from my Facebook post. It's still on sale (as of post time) so check it out if you are interested in joining me. Here are some of my all time favorite beach reads...and a few recent reads from last summer.

Anything by Emily Giffin but my all time favorites are Something Borrowed and Something Blue.
Some of my favorites from last summer - Tattooist of Auschwitz, Where the Crawdad Sings, Little Fires Everywhere, The Other Woman, Before We Were Yours and The Woman in the Window. I just finished The Nightingale and about to start Sold on a Monday.

uschwitz

Quarantine Organizing - A Little of This, A Little of That

Over the last few weeks of quarantine, I've done A LOT of organizing and purging. My basement is currently a hot mess because that's where I've been storing everything we are getting rid of, sell or aren't using right now. I plan to start tackling it next week in the hopes that I can do a big drop off donation. Let me take you through these simple organizational projects that have made our house more tidy and easier to find things.

I've become really into diffusing essential oils and I needed a way to better organize my oil collection (eventually I will get around to doing a full blog post all about why I love it but till I get around to it, if you are interested in getting oils, I recommend doing the starter kit). I wanted them to be stored in our pantry for easy access. This nail polish holder from Amazon worked perfectly...and I have lots of remove to add more. 

Under my bathroom sink has always been a hard area to keep organized. I got the right side figured out last year when I added the make up organizer (similar) but I struggled with the left side...until quarantine.

tiered organizer / white basket / make up organizer

The tiered organizer which I also have under the kitchen sink made all the difference. I have my hair electronics on the top portion and brushes and wash clothes on the bottom. In the white basket, I have my hair spray, eye masks and sheet masks. It all fits perfectly!

Our house has a lot of storage except in bathrooms. The only real bathroom storage we have is in the minis bathroom. That closet ALWAYS gets out of hand because we basically store everything in there. I decided to separate everything into categories - kids health, first aid, adult meds, kids teeth, etc. Once I did that then I used the bins/containers I already had to organizer everything. It's a little mismatched but I wanted to save the $$ since once you close the door no one sees it. The best go-to bins are the white (and one blue) ones I used throughout.  Highly recommend.

One of my BIGGEST frustrations with our organization was towels and sheets. Everything was just all over the place and constantly getting messy. But I solved this problem with a $12.99 bin from Target.

I separated everything that was on the top shelf of my guest room closet (I wish I had taken a before picture) into four categories - sheets, towels, guest stuff (sheets/towels) and beach towels. Then I got four bins to put everything in. I rolled the towels for a better fit. So far everything is staying organized...even Hubs can mange to put things away the right way. Here's an up close look at how I have everything -

Five Friday Favorites - Accessories for Summer

With it starting to feel like summer (it's only a few weeks away) and states starting to slowly open things up, I think I'd focus this week's Five Friday Favorites on my favorite accessories all but one are from last season, are still available and I'll be wearing them all summer.


#1 - Statement Earrings

earrings / romper (similar)

I LOVE these $15 earrings from Amazon. They are lightweight and SO fun summer. There are SO many great colors to pull from your summer wardrobe.  I sometimes find myself buying pieces in my wardrobe to go with the earrings! Highly recommend. I've already worn them a couple of times this season.

Outfit #1 - earrings / shirt / jeans / shoes

Outfit #2 - earrings / shirt / sunnies / purse / shorts (similar) / shoes 

#2 - Enso Rings

my ring / Hubs ring

Normally this is my ring for spring/summer on the weekends by I've been rocking it since we were in quarantine. It so lightweight and durable. They come in a ton of colors. These are perfect for when you are at the pool and the beach.   

#3 - Best. Sunnies. Ever

These are seriously the best sunnies ever. I discovered them last year and got my whole step family hooked. They block the sun, are very fashionable AND an amazing under $20 price point. I've been wearing them all quarantine.

Outfit #1 - sunnies / dress / shoes

Outfit #2 - sunnies / shirt / jeans / flops 

#4 - Rattan Purse

sunnies / tank / shorts / purse / shoes

Let me introduce you to the most perfect and versatile purse for spring/summer. You can dress it up or down. Carries everything I need for a night out or when I need to run a quick errand. And it goes with any outfit. 

#5 - Slides from Target

I shared the most versatile purse, now here are the most versatile shoes. These are the only new addition this year. I got them from Target and they are AMZING. Extremely comfortable and like with the purse, you can dress them up or down. Fit is true to size.

Outfit #1 - earrings / tank / shorts (similar) / shoes

Outfit #2 - jacket / dress / shoes

Five Friday Favorites - Quarantine Buys

For this week's Five Friday Favorites, I wanted to share some of my favorite quarantine buys. Most of them are household things because we spent A LOT of time at home and that has my brain going on how can we reorganize, improve or make prettier. :)

#1 - Bike

shirt / shorts (similar) / flip flops

This bike has been the BEST purchase! Now I can ride around the neighborhood with my girls...especially now that little Mini is off her training wheels. It was very affordable ($99) which was a must because I wasn't sure how much I was going to use it. I added the cute basket to help transport stuff on our adventures.

#2 - Outdoor Trash Can

This trash can was a must since we are spending SO much time outside during quarantine. There's a lot less in an out of the house while we are outside. While this one is sold out, I found a similar one here and here.

#3 - Stuff to Organize

drawer organizers / tiered organizer / basket

I've had A LOT of time on my hands these last 11 (almost 12) weeks of quarantine so I've gotten around to organizing projects that have been on my list for a few years now. And of the rooms/drawers I've tackled, these three items have been my favorites because they are affordable and really got the job done to help keep things neat, in order but still allowing for me to see everything we have. I've got another blog post coming after I tackled under my bathroom sink, the minis bathroom closet and the guest room closet (where I store our extra sheets/towels). Stay tuned.


#4 - New Kitchen Sink Set Up 

soap caddy / soap / lotion / sponge holder

I wish I had a picture of the before of my kitchen sink set up so you can see how I simplified the space. I used to have a sponge/brush holder, dish soap, all purpose cleaner, hand soap, lotion and other random stuff. Now it's simplified to soap/lotion in one area and a simple sponge in the other. The other things I need like all purpose spray and dish soap are all under the sink in my new organized cabinet.

#5 - Olaplex #3 and Briogeo

I haven't gotten a haircut in more than four months...maybe five and my ends are hanging on for dear life. Until I can get my hair done these two products have been helping keep y ends on life support. I rotate using them every week or sometimes do both in one washing. If you haven't tried them I highly recommend you do.

Dressing Room Diaries - Red Dress Boutique

Several of the bloggers I love and follow are big fans of Red Dress Boutique so I finally bit the bullet and tried them out. They have a great variety of dressier looks balanced with lots of casual and lounge wear. I ordered four pieces and LOVED all of them. It's rare these days that I keep everything from an online order. Check out what I got...

This is an adorable dress/romper combo (think skort but much more fashionable). I love the eyelet detail on this number and the ruffle sleeve detail is so cute. As I mentioned it looks like a dress but technically it is a romper which is nice because it is on the shorter side. Comes in a bunch of colors. Fit is true to size. I'm in a small (no XS available).

dress/romper / earrings / shoes

This top is SO swoon-worthy. The red/orange color is a fun pop. I absolutely love the eyelet lace detail on the blouson sleeves. Works with with shorts but you could also pair with jeans/white pants. Fit is true to size.  It also comes in white. 

shirt / shorts (similar)
I am obsessed with this basic white top. It is SO versatile and will be an every season staple for sure. Pair it with pants or shorts. Comes in a few colors. Fit is true to size. 

top / shorts
I'm a big fan of Z Supply and their tees. The material is SO soft and comfortable. I like this particular one because it's a different take on a basic white tee with the blue detail on the neckline and sleeves. went with my usual XS but size up if you want a looser fit. 

shirt / shorts

Five Friday Favorites - Quarantine Looks

It's been a LONG time since I've done a Five Friday Favorites but what better time to start up again than quarantine. Let's kick it off with my favorite quarantine looks.

earrings / dress / shoes

sweatshirt / vest / leggings / boots

earrings / shirt / jeans (similar) / shoes

 jacket / shirt (oldie) / leggings

shirt / jeans (similar) / Big Mini romper

Dressing Room Diaries - Amazon May Try On

top / jeans

I LOVE eyelet and this top is SO cute for the spring/summer months. Cute ruffle sleeve detail. Works great with jeans or shorts. Fit is true to size and comes in a bunch of colors. You may remember this top from my OOTD when I was "dressing" up on the weekends. :)

top / jeans / shoes / earrings

tee / shorts

I don't know about you but I've always on the hunt for the perfect white v-neck tee and I think I found one (and it's under $20). It is from Amazon's The Drop brand and I love it. Perfect deep (but not too deep) v-neck, length isn't too long and it has just the right amount of baggy to form fitting ration. I'm obsessed with it and want to get it in more colors. Highly recommend! 

sweatshirt / leggings

It's hard to believe that this sweatshirt is from the Amazon Essentials line. The quality feel like it could be from GAP. I love that it's a little longer in length to wear with leggings. Super cozy and comfortable. Several colors to pick from. Fit is true to size. It has already gotten some use this month since we've had some cooler days. 

sweatshirt / vest / leggings / cup / boots

When we get back to going out and about and back into the office, this leopard dress is perfect. It's very flattering and very comfortable. Great for the transitioning weather. There are other animal print color options available. Fit is true to size. 

I love a good romper and this one is PERFECT for the spring/summer weather. It's made of a soft cotton which makes it super comfortable. Thick enough straps so your bra doesn't show. Dress it up or down. Pair with a jean jacket for cooler days. Comes in a bunch of color options. Fit is true to size. 

I never thought I'd be one for white leggings but I'm living in leggings these days so might as well change it with a white pair. Love the fit of these...nice high waist and the length is perfect for my height. If white isn't your thing, don't worry they have all different colors.