Try-On Tuesday: Target

Coming at you with some amazing pieces that I found recently at Target! Except the bermuda shorts off to the side in the first image. They were hideous. I’ve truly only ever found one pair of long shorts I like and they’re from American Eagle last year and of course, they didn’t bring them back this year.

If you follow my Instagram, which I’m thinking there’s a good chance you do, then you already know that I bought this sweater! (PS if you’re not following me there, head on over! I post almost daily there!) I can’t say enough good about this sweater. It’s the softest thing, looks adorable with denim and will be perfect with some shorts whenever the cold weather decides to part ways with Northeast Ohio for good. I wore it out to dinner with friends the other day followed by bowling and I was so comfy all night. I actually got really warm at one point but that is because I was chasing toddlers around a busy bowling alley. My jeans are actually a pair of Levi’s I grabbed from JCPenney recently, and cannot recommend them enough! The loafers I’m wearing are from Target, unfortunately though, sizing is very limited! I’ll link them though and hope that one of you gets lucky enough to snag a pair! Lastly, my bag. I’m literally OBSESSED with this bag. But I think I’ve already talked about it here, and I don’t want to bore you.

Sweater | Jeans | Loafers | Bag

I was thinking about how lucky I am to have a fairly relaxed dress code, and realized that some teachers do have to wear things that are a little dressier. So, I grabbed some black pants, that of course aren’t online yet, (I’ll update when they are) and dressier tops. I thought that this top was so pretty! I’m wearing a black bra because I’m such a great planner and its fully lined so you can barely tell. Not saying I’d wear the black bra, but you get the point. I’m wearing a small here and think it fits perfectly TTS.

I also paired this with these pretty wedges, which in my opinion are a staple wardrobe item for every woman! Of course I didn’t wear these out of the fitting room, but they seemed pretty comfortable and looked adorable!

Tank | Wedges

The next top I paired with the black pants was this pretty little thing! I thought it was gorgeous on the hanger and I really loved it once I put it on. I’m wearing a medium here but definitely could have gone with the small. Also, note the black bra. Definitely a top you want to wear nude with.

Top | Wedges

Here is a better look at the neckline of this gorgeous top and this time I paired it with these rose colored shorts. They were such a pretty color and a perfect length. I tried on the 4 and the 6 but overall preferred the 6. I’m a size up in your shorts kind of gal, so I always recommend sizing up in shorts.

Top | Shorts | Wedges

Quick top change for this super soft and adorable shirt. It not only looks perfect with these shorts, but also really cute with jeans… and of course I didn’t take a picture of that combo, because I’m a professional blogger over here..

Top | Shorts | Wedges

This top was one of the first things that caught my eye during this Target run. It was gorgeous! I’m wearing an XS, which I didn’t even realize when I was trying it on. So I’d say to go down if you’re between sizes! It is just so pretty and would look great with denim, black pants or even a skirt!

This pair of shorts was one of the items I went into Target to look for. Same as the rose colored pair, I tried on both the 4 and the 6 and preferred the 6. They both fit comfortably, but I figured with washing and drying them, I’d go with the larger of the two if between sizes.

Top | Shorts | Wedges

What was your favorite outfit?! What do you want to see more of? Let me know!

President’s Day Sales

So many great sales are happening, so I thought I’d share them with you! ❤️

Abercrombie – Up to 50% off

American Eagle – 25-60% off everything

Carter’s – Free shipping on all orders. 25% off orders over $40 with code PRESDAY25

DSW – 20% off boots and booties with code CUTIEBOOTIE

Express – 40% off everything!

JCPenney – Extra 25% off or 30% off $100+ with code LEADER2

Kohl’s – Variety of doorbusters. 20% off $100 or 15% off any purchase. Code ROSES

Loft – 40% off full price and up to 70% off sale!

Nine West – Extra 40% off clearance with code NWSALE40 | 25% off everything else.

Old Navy – 50% off all dresses | 35% off your order!

Target – 20% off patio, furniture, bedding. 20% off select clothing for the entire family.

Wayfair – Up to 70% off.

If you have the day off I hope it’s wonderful, and if you’re working, I hope you have the best Monday! ❤️

XOXO

Where I’ve Been… and Some Recent Finds I’ve Been Loving ❤️

Hey everyone!

I just felt the need to hop on here and let you know that I am still going to be posting to the blog, I’m just currently in a state of… holy crap this is a lot of work and I’m trying to balance my life.

The holidays took up a lot of my time, I know it’s February now, but I’ve also been battling several colds/infections/viruses? I’m not entirely sure… but I’m hopefully on the mend for good this time. Things have been crazy busy and I think I’m finally getting to a point where I can sit down and plan things out and get back to regularly posting here on the blog.

I’ve been focusing a lot of my energy trying to grow my instagram following and truly learning just how much work goes into the whole blogging thing! Seriously, major shoutout to those people who do this because… wow. I’d love to be able to post something almost daily, but that’s not a guarantee. I’m trying to come up with some ideas of things to share with you and would love your input!

I’m planning to share a Try-on every Tuesday with you! And I’ve got a few other ideas! But if there are any things that you’d like to see let me know!

Stay tuned for some new content coming this week! ❤️

Currently Loving

This Palmers Vitamin E oil. Truly, honestly, I’m not even being dramatic, this has changed my skin’s life. Like I promise you I’m never going to stop using this. I bought my mom a bottle for Christmas, and I think I’m going to start giving it to everyone I know. It’s amazing, and under $10!

Amazon

Since I’ve been sick, I’ve been drinking tea like it’s my job. So an electric kettle has been my lifesaver. I can’t linkour exact version, because we’ve had it for several years, but this is a similar option by the same brand. If you’re a tea drinker, or like a French press cup of coffee, I highly recommend one of these!

Target

I looked at this bag several different times at Target before I finally grabbed it. And I’m honestly mad I waited as long as I did! This bag is so cute and holds everything plus more. It also comes in a super cute grey color with a slightly different pattern on the flap. I struggled to decide on which I liked more. But eventually decided on the cognac color, because I’m a sucker for a neutral. Bonus, it’s 20% off right now! Snag one while it’s on sale!

Target

I’m constantly looking for ways to be healthier and trying to incorporate healthy options into my diet. Enter TeamiBlends. I’d actually heard of and looked into Teami before they reached out, so when they gave me the opportunity to try their greens I was so excited! I truly do love this stuff! It tastes delicious, is super easy to mix in, and gives me enough energy to get through my afternoon! Through February 17th, you can get 25% off with code SSMITH25 at teamiblends.

Abercrombie denim has stolen my heart. Seriously never in a million years did I think I would be wearing Abercrombie again in my 30s. But I’ve been loving them lately!

Left to right: Distressed | High-Rise | Button Fly | Black

These self tanners have been amazing! Of course if you’ve been here for a minute, you know I’ve already talked in depth about self tanners… However, I’ve been experimenting with a few different new ones, some that were sent to me and some I’ve purchased with my own money.

The first ones that were sent to me were by the brand Golden Star Beauty. I’m being 100% honest that I truly do like the products.. however, at this time of year, when my skin turns into even more of the Sahara desert than it normally is, I’ve found that the tanning oil is just not as moisturizing as I would like it to be. It probably doesn’t help that I also take showers with nearly boiling water… but I enjoy them, and nobody said you have to. I absolutely love the face serum. I’ve been using it daily for almost 3 months, and I still have some left. It gives my face a nice, natural glow, doesn’t irritate it at all, or cause any breakouts! I have fairly sensitive skin, so I’m always concerned when using a new product. It doesn’t get my face super dark, like some of the body tanning products I use, but I also frequently exfoliate my face, so I’m sure that if I were to do that less often, it would be more tan.

I thoroughly enjoy both the body tanning products, the lotion and the oil. The lotion doesn’t get you quite as dark as the oil, which is also another reason it works best for winter.

Amazon

This tanning lotion is fantastic, especially for the winter! I’ve actually been using it off and on since the summer. If you follow Jen Reed, @thesisterstudioig, then you know she raves about this company’s AMAZING face wash, that I too am obsessed with. So because I loved the face wash so much I decided that I’d try the tanner. It’s amazing as well! It’s never patchy, goes on easily, is super moisturizing, and you don’t have to rinse it off, but still get a nice dark tan!

Amazon

Right around Christmas we grabbed a Dyson cordless vacuum for a MAJOR discount and could not be happier. This thing is perfect for kids and pets! We have some built in shelving in a few areas around the house and my husband actually just used this to dust them, because let’s be honest, you need a ladder to get to them and they don’t get dusted often enough, and it worked amazingly! Highly, highly recommend!

Also, how cute is the little kid’s Dyson?! we’ve had this for a while and it actually vacuums. (How sad is it that my toddlers got a Dyson before me? LOL)

Mini Dyson | Mom’s Dyson

These are a few of the things I’ve been loving lately! I promise the blog won’t be lonely as long as it has been! I’ll be back to normally scheduled posting from now on! ❤️❤️

Men’s Gift Guide

We are getting down to the wire for Christmas shopping and I’m struggling to find things for my husband, just like I do every year! I decided to put together some of the items I found while I was scouring the Internet.

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First up, the game Cards Against Humanity. I’d definitely make sure your man has a sense of humor before buying this game. If you haven’t played it, you’re missing out on hours of laughter and ridiculousness.

Target

Most of the men I know enjoy a good hot sauce. I have gifted my husband so many different hot sauce sets, because he is a fanatic! I thought this looked like a really great set for the spicy food lover!

Amazon

I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love a good pair of slipper. My brother got me a pair of Ugg slippers for Christmas last year and they’re hands down the best I’ve ever owned. This would make a wonderful gift for the guy who has everything!

Nordstrom Rack

How great are these stainless steel beer steins?! I think this would be a great gift for the beer lover! The best part is that they’re only $20!

Walmart

What guy doesn’t need a little trimmer? This has amazing reviews and is under $25!

Target

Speaking of shaving, I think a shaving gift set is always a great idea! I’ve seen several different styles, and really liked this one!

Walmart

Any guy, or gal, who owns a home or really anything, should have some kind of tool kit with all of the basics. This kit has awesome reviews and is really affordable for everything you get.

Walmart

Not going to lie, this would be a great gift for anyone! I kind of want to add it to my Christmas list. Who doesn’t love a good massage. The reviews are good and it’s on sale for only $33!

Walmart

For the man who loves to cook, grill, tailgate, you name it, this griddle would make an amazing gift! The reviews are outstanding! It’s definitely a pricier piece, but it’s also a much larger item and will be well worth the cost!

Walmart

What items do you still need to find? Who are you still shopping for?

Black Friday Deals

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Let’s first take a moment to appreciate all we have to be thankful for on this holiday. I’ve always been a bargain shopper and I love a good sale, but to me, there is no material item worth giving up time with my family to go shopping on Thanksgiving Day. I prefer online shopping anyway, so I thought I’d compile a list of all of the great sales I’ve seen!

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Abercrombie – 50% off sitewide | Free Shipping on all orders

Amazon – Varying deals sitewide | Great deals on toys and electronics

American Eagle – 40% off sitewide | Free shipping on all orders

ASOS – 30% off everything

Briogeo – 20% off with code HOLIDAY / hands down the best hair mask I’ve ever used is Don’t Despair, Repair!

Carter’s – 60% off entire site | Free shipping on all orders.

Elemis – 30% off Sitewide

Express – 50% off and some amazing door busters!

JCPenney – So many great items at doorbuster pricing. Boots for $19.99, many items under $10.

Kohl’s – Great doorbuster prices! $15 Kohl’s cash for every $50 spent. Plus an additional 15% off with code GIVETHANKS

Levi’s – 40% off everything

Loft – 50% off with code INDULGE

Nordstrom – Up to 50% off

Nordstrom Rack – Extra 50% off clearance

Sephora – Deals up to 50% off different items daily.

Target – So many amazing door busters!

Ulta – Exclusive sales on specific items

Under Armour – Save an additional 30% off outlet orders over $50

Victoria Emerson – BOGO Free

I’ll be updating, adding, and changing things as I’m finding them!

HAPPY SHOPPING! ❤️

Gift Guide – For the Coffee Lover

Hey guys! I’m still here. I bet you thought I forgot about my blog or something. To be honest, things have just been crazy busy and I’ve been struggling to juggle it all. But I’m here and I’m and I’ll be posting and sharing some gift guides for you all for the next couple of weeks! Once the holidays are over, I’ll get back to my normal Daily 5 posts!

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Today’s gift guide is for the coffee lover in your life! I am an avid coffee drinker and can tell you that if I woke up to any of the or things under my Christmas tree I would be one happy girl!

Do I need more coffee mug? No. Who does? Don’t we all have too many mugs and no place to keep them? Just me? Okay. Well anyway, I thought that these two mugs were cute. Everyone needs a good monogram mug. And who doesn’t need a reminder to be kind? (Especially when we haven’t had our morning coffee, am I right?) Plus a cute reusable mug!

Target – $5.99
Anthropologie – $10
Amazon – $13.99

I’m a total nerd when it comes to food. I love to know how things work and why they work the way they do. So this book is super interesting to me! I used to watch Alton Brown on the food network all the time! Any other fans??

Amazon – $21.95

If the coffee lover in your life is looking for a new way to brew, here are a few ideas!

I’m not sure if this fits into the cup category or the brewing category because it’s kind of both. Either way, it’s a super cool concept! A travel French press!

Williams-Sonoma – $24.98

This Keurig K-Cafe is on sale for $219 at Target and right now and you can get an additional 25% off with Target Circle. Plus you can get a $40 gift card with your purchase!

Target – $219.99

This Nespresso machine is raved about and something on my list!

Target – $162.47

I love a good pour over coffee! This is such a nice gift!

Target – $ 19.99

Now onto the important part! The coffee!

We had a Peet’s coffee near us for a very short time and I really enjoyed the coffee. I’m thinking that the location and timing just wasn’t right for the one by us, but a sampler is a great gift for the coffee lover!

Peet’s Coffee – $14.96

Or a coffee subscription! I mean, who would be mad about a monthly delivery of the best thing ever! I mean it’s obviously better than the Jelly of the Month club! And if you get that movie reference we just became best friends!

Copper Cow Coffee – $37

I thought that this looked so neat! I’m definitely interested in trying these out! They’re portable pour over kits!

Copper Cow Coffee – $15

And obviously the best item is saved for last. Merlot. Infused. Coffee. Wine. And coffee. The two greatest beverages to ever exist. It’s actually coffee beans that were aged in wine barrels, and it needs to make its way into my kitchen!

Uncommon Goods – $20

I hope this gave you some ideas! Stay tuned for more gift guides and head over to the LIKEtoKNOW.it app and give me a follow! I post everything in the app for easy shopping!

Old Navy Try-On

If you haven’t already heard, let me tell you about the sale going on this weekend at Old Navy! The entire store is 50% off for their friends and family sale, and I don’t want any of you to miss out. You just have to check your email for the discount code. They sent specific codes out to everyone!

I know it hasn’t been all that long since my last Old Navy try-on, but I knew with a sale like this, I had to go look again and see what new items they had!

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Please disregard the mirror, it was filthy.

First up, is this tunic length flannel. The black and white combo is such a clean, classy look, and I can’t get enough of it. Its TTS, I’m wearing the small and it fits perfectly!

I paired it with a white luxe bracelet sleeve top for a layering piece. I absolutely love all of the luxe tops from Old Navy. I can wear a small or a medium in these, but here I’m wearing the small, so I’d call it TTS. These come in so many different colors. They’re a perfect layering piece, and a must have in my book. Seriously, give me ALL of the luxe tops!

I snatched up a pair of denim that I don’t already own, and I immediately regretted that, because shockingly, I fell in love with these as well! I know, you never saw that coming. Old Navy Denim is just so good and such an amazing price, how can you not love it? They’re an ankle length, with a raw hem, but I cuffed them to accommodate the booties. They’re TTS, I’m wearing a 2.

These booties are adorable! They’re super comfy, of course I didn’t do any walking in them, but standing in them felt fine! They come in several colors as well. They’re TTS I’m wearing an 8.

Tunic | Tee | Denim | Booties

I wanted to go with a more dressed up look so I paired the tunic with a blazer. This blazer was so good! I’ve got several blazers in my closet, and they were pricey, and I’d say that this gives them a solid run for their money. It’s a heavier weight, super stretchy, and super comfortable! I loved how it paired with the button front tunic, denim, and booties, but you could easily dress this up a lot more with a pair of dress pants or a skirt.

Blazer | Tunic | Denim | Booties

This scarf doesn’t need an explanation! It’s so good. These colors are the best!

Scarf | Tee | Denim | Booties

I’m pretty sure I’ll never stop loving this buffalo plaid print for the holidays. This sweater comes in several different color/style options, but of course the red and black were just speaking to me. I grabbed a medium for a more oversized fit and I loved it. I could have worn the small if I wanted a more fitted look.

Totally blanked on removing this size sticker…

Sweater | Denim | Booties

This sweater was one of my faves from this try-on. I loved the color grey, with the subtle but adorable little pom poms on the front. There were other color options as well. I did size up in this one as well, to a medium.

Sweater | Denim | Booties

I absolutely adored this dress. It was the perfect fit, length, sleeve length, and everything. I normally don’t love ribbed material, because I feel as though it tends to make things appear more casual than you intend, but I LOVED this. I’m wearing an XS and I definitely recommend getting your true size. They only had an XS and a medium in store, and I knew the medium would be too big, but the XS definitely squeezed me a little bit too tight.

Dress | Booties

Of all the things I tried on, this one wasn’t my absolute favorite, but I still liked it. It was super comfortable, but I just know that I’m always cold, so I don’t want to wear a cozy sweater that isn’t full length sleeves. I would also pair it with denim and sneakers instead of black pants and heels. It is TTS, I’m wearing a small.

Speaking of black pants…. If you live in a cooler climate, stop reading this right now and buy these! Not only were they one of the most comfortable pairs of pants I’ve ever tried on, but they are the “built in warm” pants and you need them. I know that my classroom is typically freezing, and I have outside duty in the dead of winter, so sometimes, regular pants just don’t cut it. These are amazing. You need them. That is all. Oh, and, they run TTS, I’m wearing the 4 here, because I wasn’t sure how they would fit with the built in warmth, but I could have done the 2.

Sweater | Pants | Booties

This top is a great option for the holidays as well. Its a more normal length top rather than a tunic. I think it would look super cute with a black skirt as well. It’s TTS, I’m wearing a small.

Top | Pants | Booties

This sweater was so comfy and cozy! It came in several other color options, but I really just loved the cream color. It was nice and cozy without being too bulky. It was also slightly longer in the back, making it legging friendly. It’s TTS, I’m wearing a small.

Sweater | Pants | Booties

This denim jacket, you guys… I’m OBSESSED. I saw it from the parking lot and I knew it was going to be good! I grabbed a medium, because I knew I would want to try it on with a sweater and wanted to have some room. It fit perfectly. If I weren’t going to wear a sweater under it, I probably could have done the small. The sherpa lining is through the inside everywhere except the sleeves.

Jacket | Sweater | Pants | Booties

This is the same white top from earlier and I just paired it with this super long cardigan. I loved the length of the cardigan, however, I needed to size down to an XS. I’m wearing the small and there was just so much extra material under the arms. It comes in several other colors as well. It was super cozy and perfect for leggings.

Sweater | Tee | Pants | Booties

What are your faves from this try-on? Let’s chat!

XOXO

Daily 5 • 11/8/19

Hallelujah for Friday!

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I am literally obsessed with this backpack purse! It’s under $30 today as a lightning deal and comes in multiple colors. Of course I like the blacks and browns the best!

Amazon

These booties are so cute and I’ve been eying them all season! They’re an additional 25% off putting them below $50! They come in another color as well. I guarantee these will sell out, so if you like them, snatch them now!

Nordstrom Rack

These pants scream holiday to me! They would be absolutely perfect with black booties or boots and an oversized black sweater! They’re $35!

American Eagle

Hi my name is Sam and I have an addiction to chunky sweaters! This one is so good and on sale for 30% off until tomorrow, making it around $21!

Target

In addition to chunky sweaters I’m also a sucker for a good thermal tunic. This beauty is under $20!!

JCPenney

I hope that you’re having the best Friday and have a wonderful weekend! ❤️

XOXO

Daily 5 • 11/6/19

Happy Wednesday!

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I am OBSESSED with this little black bootie! It is so gorgeous and on sale for $60!

Nordstrom Rack

This Free People tunic is so comfy and is also on sale for $30! There are 4 color options as well!

Nordstrom Rack

This pair of faux leather leggings is on sale for $25 and has really great reviews!

Nordstrom Rack

This brow pencil is so good, I’ve used it and gone through multiple. It’s a great dupe for the ABH Brow pencil, and is only $7!

Ulta

This top is so simple and cute and has great reviews! It comes in multiple colors and is only $8.50!

JCPenney

I hope you’re having a wonderful day!

XOXO

Daily 5 • 11/5/19

It’s only Tuesday and I feel like this might be the longest week of 2019. Ugh. The good news? This week can only improve!

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This sweater dress has great reviews and is around $30 (some colors/sizes vary a little in price) but it looks like such a great piece for fall and winter!

Amazon

This super cozy Sherpa pullover is under $20 and looks so amazing!

Target

Another cozy sweater and it’s on sale for under $30! It has dolman sleeves which are so flattering on everyone! It also comes in several other color options!

Abercrombie

I’m loving these snakeskin print jeans. They’re so cute and a subtle way to incorporate the pattern into your wardrobe! They’re on sale for $25.

Target

I cannot tell you how happy I’ve been with my Blondo booties that my husband got me last year. This is a different style and I LOVE them so much! They’re 33% off and maybe I love them so much because they’re named after my sister.

Nordstrom

I hope you’re having the best day!

XOXO