Who's ready for 2021? I know I am! This year has been a doozy to say the least. Thank you all so much for sticking around the past year as I navigated running this business while juggling kids and my husband being home more. It was definitely a balancing act for sure! And I know a lot of you can relate! I wanted to end the year sharing some of your top most loved items that I shared this past year. A lot of them are still in stock! And it's no secret you all love Target, Amazon and Walmart as much as I do!
I am so excited for 2021! I have so many goals in mind for the new year! I will be continuing to share affordable fashion finds from our favorite retailers and hope to share more here on the blog as well!
Happy October! Ok, so we are over a week into October now... But, better late than never! I'm here today to share the top sellers from the month of September. These items were the most purchased from last month through my affiliate links on Instagram, the LiketoKnow.it app, the blog and/or my Facebook page.
You all loved Target last month! Target has definitely been my main source of fall fashion recently. And their shoes and boots this time of year always get me!
2. Universal Thread ankle booties - I have these in the snake skin and the taupe color! SO comfy with the lower heel. A great staple for your fall wardrobe! (TTS)
4. Lace detail tunic top from Target - Love that this one works with leggings! Also comes in black. Runs TTS.
5. Mock neck tunic sweater from Target - This sweater is SO soft and cozy! Perfect with leggings! Runs TTS.
6. Aerie 'crackle' leggings aka Spanx faux leather leggings dupe! Currently on sale 25% off! These leggings run true to size and also come in short and long options.
9. Tan chain mules from Amazon - These are another great 'dupe' for a designer pair! Under $40 and run TTS (or size up 1/2 if in between).
10. Leopard print tunic sweatshirt from Old Navy - I LOVE this tunic sweatshirt! I may have to get a few more! Perfect with leggings. Can size down in these.
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There you have it! Did you grab any of these last month? Which is your favorite?
Happy Wednesday! I wanted to go ahead and share my Amazon finds from the month of January. You all seem to love when I share my Amazon finds and I thought it would be easier to just round it all up into one blog post each month so you can always reference back for links.
Also, wanted to let you all know I have started an Amazon store front page where you can reference all my Amazon favorites in one place! I'm still working on adding items, so check back for updates!
This month I ordered a bunch of red and pink clothing items for some Valentine's Day outfit inspiration! I really loved everything that I ordered! I will place links and sizing info with each photo below. And you can shop the widget at the bottom of this page for everything as well!
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*Keep in mind that pricing and prime shipping options are constantly changing on Amazon! These prices and shipping options may change from what I have listed below.
First up, and probably my favorite item from this order is this super soft and cozy long crew neck sweater. This one comes in a ton of color options and runs true to size (I'm in a small). I am 5'2" and could even wear this sweater with leggings! This sweater is under $35 with prime shipping.
Next up is this cute color block sweater. I was drawn to it because of the pink tones and I just love the striped bell sleeves! It is super soft and just feels great on. You can easily dress this one up or down. I am wearing a size small for reference. This one is less than $30 prime shipping.
If you have a date night or girls' night planned (Gal-entine's!), this pretty v-neck bell sleeved blouse would be perfect! I love it dressed up with black jeans and heels. This top comes in a ton of colors and patterns and is less than $20 prime shipping! I'm in a small for reference.
If you want to get all dolled up for a date night, I have a few dress options for you! These would also be great if you have a wedding coming up. I love the style of this bell sleeved shift dress! Comes in lots of color options and runs true to size (I'm in a small, I am 5'2"). This dress is under $30 with prime shipping.
This next dress is such a fun one! I love the tie in the front and it looks and feels like a much more expensive dress than it is. This dress comes in other colors (including black) and is true to size (I'm in a small). This dress is $23 with prime shipping! Can you believe it?!
Only a few more days left of 2019! Can you believe it? I hope you all had/are having a wonderful holiday break. Our boys are off school again next week, so I'm starting to scheme some ways to keep us all busy! Next weekend we are taking a weekend trip to Great Wolfe Lodge, so they are so excited for that!
I wanted to leave you with one last Amazon try on haul before the end of the year. Just in case you have some down time to shop or have some Amazon gift cards to spend!
This month I found some really cute and cozy sweaters and a few thermal tops that are all perfect for these winter temps. For reference, I'm 5'2" and typically wear a small in tops and a 4/6 or 27 in bottoms.
First up is this color block sweater. Really great quality for the price, lightweight and soft! Looks a lot longer online than it is in person. I'm wearing a small below. Comes in multiple color options and also solid colors. Less than $20!
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Next up is this super cozy cable knit turtleneck sweater. The quality of this sweater is so good and for under $35! Comes in a few other colors and I'm thinking about snagging it in the grey color too. Runs true to size (I'm in a small) and is more of a cropped length making it perfect for a front tuck.
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One of my favorites from this order is this oversized, cowl neck checked sweater. It is SO soft and comfy! Comes in a few other color options and is less than $30.
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Another favorite from this order is this batwing, slouchy cardigan. I love the detail on this one! Comes in a ton of color options and fit is true to size.
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If I had to keep one piece from this order, it would be this leopard print cardigan. It is super soft and cozy! Comes in other leopard print color options, runs true to size and is under $33.
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I was drawn to this waffle knit tunic top because it was long enough to wear with leggings and looked so comfy! And it checks both of those boxes! This top comes in a bunch of other colors and is less than $24.
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A great top to have in your wardrobe is this thermal button down top. It is super soft and comes in a ton of color options. Runs true to size and is under $19!
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Other items I purchased from Amazon this month (besides gifts):
Happy almost Halloween! I can not believe tomorrow is the last day of October!! This year has been flying by! The boys are so excited to dress up as the PJ masks tomorrow night for trick or treat. Their cousin (who is a girl) is joining them to be Owlette to complete the super hero trio! As much as I LOVE the holiday season that is about to start, I also love that my boys get excited about these holidays. Camden especially loves Halloween, so I am going to really try to have fun and make some memories tomorrow. He also had his halloween parade and party in his pre K class tomorrow, so he will definitely get some good use out of his costume!
Now, on to my Amazon favorites from this month! I decided it's probably easier to just do a monthly round up of all my Amazon favorites so there is one place you can reference to find them! I found a lot of great pieces this month that will be staples in my fall and winter wardrobe! I always find that reading the reviews for quality and sizing is best when ordering from Amazon. It can also be somewhat of a black hole, so I have taken the hours of searching, ordering and trying on out of the equation for you! Saving you time and money!! I will only share items I would wear myself, so you can be rest assured these items are legit!
SO let's get started!
FOR REFERENCE: I'm 5'2" and typically wear a small in tops and a 4/6/small in bottoms.
I shared this outfit earlier this week on IG stories. These camo high waisted leggings are SO comfy and soft! They come in a ton of pattern and color options too. Run TTS, I'm in a small. I also love these tunic long sleeve tees for layering with leggings and vests in the fall. They come in a bunch of color options (I have 3!) and run TTS.
When I saw this striped top on my friend Ja'Net from Running on Clean I knew I needed it too! The inside material is so fleecy soft! Like the perfect light weight sweatshirt! These come in other color and stripe options and run TTS (I'm in a small). Great to throw on and go!
How cute is this leopard print beanie?! It is so soft and cozy too! Comes in a few leopard color options and would make a great stocking stuffer! I also had to order another one of these tunic length tanks because they are so perfect with leggings and to layer under jackets for fall.
I loved the short sleeve version of this striped tee so much I had to order the long sleeve version too! Perfect for layering under jackets, vest, blanket scarfs, etc (BTW - the color says navy stripe, but it is definitely black and white)! Like this super cozy sherpa lined reversible vest! Tee runs true to size (I sized up to a medium for a length) and vest is also TTS.
This sherpa pullover is SO soft and cozy!! Would make a great gift for the holidays too! Comes in a ton of color options and runs TTS or size up one for length to wear with leggings (I'm in a small).
Another great layering long sleeve tunic top is this one! Comes in both this grey color or black. I love the side slit detail on these as well. Perfect for leggings and to layer under a vest!
I also ordered this leopard print blouse. It would be perfect for the office, tucked into a high waisted skirt or under a black blazer. Or you could dress it down and wear it out to dinner or drinks! I have it here paired with leggings (it is long enough for me!), tall boots and my faux leather jacket. Blouse runs TTS and also comes in solid color options (I'm in a small).
I realize it's been a while since I shared some Amazon finds on the blog! I used to round up my favorites monthly and I will start doing that again because I know you all love a good Amazon find like me!
I am wearing a small in all the tops, skirt and the dress.
1.This hat you've probably seen me wear in a lot of my photos. I had bought a darker color (Dark camel) last fall and loved it so much I decided to buy another one in a lighter 'Camel' color. This hat fits perfectly! It's not too big, it's not too small. It's also adjustable inside and has a little belt detail. I just love how adding a hat can complete and elevate any fall outfit!
2. I shared my love for this card holder wallet on stories a few weeks ago and a lot of you loved it too! It is the perfect size to throw in a crossbody bag instead of trying to shove my bigger wallet in there. It holds more than 12 cards!
3. This key ring was another item I shared recently that you guys loved! I of course love the leopard print, but this ring is so handy for being hands free when you're with the kiddos, pushing a shopping card or stroller, etc. You can wear it around your wrist and keep your keys handy when you need them.
4. I have been wearing these $15 ear crawlers on repeat lately! I get a lot of requests to link them when I'm wearing them on IG stories! They are just the perfect everyday earring and go with everything!
5. I was in desperate need of some new hangers and when I saw this set of 50 velvet hangers for just $21 I immediately ordered! I love the velvet hangers so nothing slips off! I bought the 'ivory' color. Hooray for no more mismatched hangers!
6. I just got in this oversized, turtle neck sweater and I am in love with this color for fall! It comes in other neutral colors as well. I am in a small and it definitely fits oversized. perfect to pair with your favorite denim and booties!
7. I also love this v-neck fuzzy knit sweater and it is one of the softest tops I have ever felt! The quality of this one is SO good for the price! I love the maroon stripe color, but also comes in navy and a grey purple stripe as well.
8. How adorable is this high waisted floral print skirt?! I love this floral pattern paired with a simple white/cream cami tucked in with a denim jacket and booties. This would be a great fall family photos outfit too!
9. This waffle knit v-neck topis such a great top to throw on with jeans and go! And apparently I have a thing for this 'rust' color this fall! Comes in a lot of color options and the fit is oversized (I'm in a small).
10. Also ordered and love this floral print dress! The buttons are functional and it cinches at the waist which makes it so flattering. I will say it's slightly sheer, so you may want to wear a slip underneath. But, another great option for family photos!
We had such an amazing trip to Italy last week! We were invited on a trip to Lake Como for Bill's company's incentive trip since he hit his sales goal last year. We were in Lake Como for the first 3 days of our trip, then we headed to Venice for 2 days and spent the last day and night of our trip in Milan. Lake Como was definitely my favorite out of the 3 cities/areas we visited. I definitely over packed and a lot of what I brought was not even worn once! And there were items I wish I would have brought, but left at home.
The weather in Italy was a lot like what it is like at home in Ohio. It was hot during the day (up to the 80s) and cooled off at night and in the early mornings. There was only one day that it was overcast and rained a little off and on, but other than that it was so pleasant and sunny!
I wanted to share with you what I brought and wore during our trip (and what I wish I would have brought) just in case you are planning to take a trip over seas sometime soon. A lot of these items/outfits would also work for any type of summer vacation to somewhere warm!
First, let's start with some of my favorite outfits of the trip...
I bought this cute 'ciao' graphic tee (I bought the men's size small bc I like a more loose fit) especially for this trip! I brought along several pairs of comfortable denim shorts and this pair was my most worn because they are so comfy! I was SO mad that I forgot to bring this hat! It was the last thing I was supposed to grab before heading to the airport and I left it sitting on our kitchen counter. I ended up buying a cheap one in Venice, but it just didn't fit the same.
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As far as traveling goes, I was aiming for the most comfortable thing I own that isn't pajamas. Since our longest flight was over 9 hours (ouch), I knew that comfort was key! This jumpsuit from Amazon was the perfect travel outfit for the day! I also threw in a super soft lightweight cardigan in my carry on so I could pout it on in case it got chilly on the plane.
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My favorite swim suit I brought was this one piece from Amazon! Fits true to size, but I usually size up to a medium for all swim suits. This suit was perfect to wear with my favorite patterned kimonos for cover ups too!
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We had a fancy dinner with Bill's coworkers one night, so I packed this cute chiffon shift cocktail dress that was perfect for the night's festivities. I ordered these heels before our trip and was able to pick them up a day before we left for our trip without really trying them on or testing them out. I LOVE the look of them, but I wouldn't recommend them to wear more then a few hours. Maybe it's just because I'm not used to wearing high heels, but my feet were aching at the end of the night lol! And I got SO many compliments on these statement earrings! Also, not pictured is this pretty clutch I carried too!
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This casual floral print romper was the perfect outfit to wear on the boat on the lake! I actually wished I would have brought more casual style rompers because they are so easy to wear and are comfortable for boat life and walking around! I also ordered these cute studded bow rubber sandals before we left for the trip and they were the perfect pool and boat shoes!
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The first night in Venice we decided to just hang at our hotel and had dinner on the rooftop restaurant which had the most GORGEOUS views of the city across the water. This $25 floral print dress was perfect for the night! I love the colors, patterns and handkerchief hem of this dress! Fits true to size, I'm in a small.
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Our last night in Italy was spent in the city of Milan! Such a different pace and feeling in the big city then the first 2 areas we visited! Felt much more like Time Square in New York! I wore this romper out for drinks and dinner. This romper is so flattering and fun for summer, but you could also carry this into fall since it has sleeves.
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Top 10 Travel Essentials (for Europe)
1. Comfortable Sandals - The number one thing I would recommend if you are planning to travel over seas or anywhere that you will be doing a lot of site seeing is comfortable shoes! Since it was pretty hot during the day, I preferred to wear sandals over sneakers for our walking tours. Believe it or not, these $15 sandals were the most comfortable pair of shoes I brought and they worked great! We walked lots of miles during our walking tours of Lake Como and Venice and I wore them for both tours. My feet did not ache and no blisters!! I think because they have a footbed, it really helped with support for my feet.
3. Dual Voltage Curling Iron / Travel Straightener - I was so sad when I found out I wouldn't be able to use my Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Styler in Italy! I realized that most hair dryers and curling irons or straighteners do not offer dual voltage (the voltage is different in Europe depending on the country). However, I was happy to find out that my Conair ceramic curling iron was in fact dual voltage, so I was able to use it. My straightener wasn't dual voltage, so I went ahead and ordered this travel curling iron and straightener in one! It actually worked pretty well and I really only used it when I need to straighten my hair.
4. Plug Adapters - Since the plugs in Europe are all different, it's important to remember to bring some plug adapters. I got this set so we are covered if we ever travel to any other European countries in the future. I also ordered this usb charging plug adapter that we used for our phones and laptops when needed.
5. Jumpsuit / Maxi Dress - I wore this comfy jumpsuit on the plane ride and it was perfect! I also threw in a cardigan in my carry on in case I got cold. Another great reason to bring a comfy jumpsuit or maxi dress was because when we went on our walking tours, we also walked through some of the Cathedrals and they require women to have their shoulders and legs covered when you are inside. This was something I didn't know about before hand, so I ended up having to buy a wrap from outside of one of the Cathedrals one day because I was wearing shorts. I had a kimono with me, but still needed to cover my legs.
6. Sun Hat / Sunglasses / SPF - I was actually really sad I ended up leaving this hat at home by accident. I had it all ready to grab off the counter before we headed out for the airport the day we left and I completely forgot to grab it! I ended up buying a similar style hat in Venice for 10 euro, but it just was not the same! So, learn from my mistake and don't forget a sun hat! We were outside a lot and it was really sunny. I of course put on SPF, but some days we were out walking for hours, so the sun hat really helped reduce any sun damage to my face.
7. Crossbody Bag and/or Backpack - It is best to be hands free while traveling, so a crossbody or backpack style is best for your handbag. I would be careful with the backpack style while walking around the city, however. Just make sure to put all your money and important items inside a zipper pocket where it would not be easy for any pickpockets to get to.
8. iPhone Flash Drive Memory Stick - I have had this iPhone memory stick now for a few years and it really comes in handy when I'm running low on storage on my phone and I'm not near my laptop. There is a free app that you download and when you plug it into your phone, you can download your photos and videos on the to memory stick and then erase them from your phone when you need more storage. I used my phone for all our photos and videos while in Italy, so I wanted to make sure I had enough storage on my phone!
9. Neck Pillow (for long flight) - This definitely came in handy during our long flight to Milan! It was over 9 hours, so I tried to sleep some there and on the way back.
10. A Good Book - The only time I really have to read these days is on planes! I started this book on the plane ride and it is pretty good so far! Some of my other recent book faves are The Couple Next Doorand Girl, Wash Your Face. Comment below with some book suggestions!
