Hello, welcome to your Monday. Did you have a good weekend? I got a pedicure on Saturday, it was wonderful.

Speaking of pedicures, sandal season is here! (Its SO much better than snow boot season, IMO!)

When it comes to the perfect sandal, we all know they need to be adorable. We want them to be very comfortable. The triple threat is if they are priced right. Well friends, that's what I'm bringing you today.

Its well known that the quality of Target brand garments can hold their own against the more expensive brands. Its just as well known that Target's style is pretty much always on point. The proof is in the pudding, or should I say "The proof is in the sandals." 

Today, I'm sharing with you some adorable, comfortable and affordable sandals, all from Target! (Direct links are under each photo.)

These pillow soft slides give me total Tory Burch vibes. They are so well priced, coming in under $20. They work equally well dressed up or down.

Puff Band Slide

As of writing this post, these sandals are the most popular item I've shared on my Like to Know It (You can find me here: SheShe830 ). To date, 37 of you have also purchased these slides. I'm not at all surprised. They are as cute as can be, but also ridiculously comfortable.  They come in 7 different colors! 

Embellished Slip On

These are so cute!!! I love these so much!! Of all of the sandals in this post, I bought these first. I pair them with everything from jeans to dresses. 

 

Bow Flip Flop

The comfort of a flip flop but with elevated style. These are the shoes you just throw on, but still look like you put some "effort" in.

Which of these is your favorite? 

XO,

Hello!

Even here in chilly old New England, spring has sprung. The grass is green again and everything is blooming.

This is the time of year when I just LOVE refreshing my wardrobe. Maybe its because I'm a summer girl through and through, but buying sweaters and boots will never be as exciting as when I get to add sandals and sundresses into my wardrobe.

Here are a few things that I have just added to my closet and am absolutely loving. I think you might love them too!

These just might be my new favorite shoes. They look so good on, and they are as comfortable as can be. The look good dressed up, and they look good dressed down...

Hallogen Wide Leg Pants

Let me go on the record right now to say that in my opinion, Nordstrom brand clothing are some of the best made clothes out there. These pants are no exception. They are wide and flowy. They work at the office or out and about. Full disclosure, I had to have these taken up a bit. However, that is a ME issue.

Alien Goddess Perfume

I had no intention of buying a new perfume. I ran into Ulta for a new lipstick. I ran into a friend who was in the perfume section. AS soon as I smelled this, I HAD to have it. Think warm floral meets sophisticated vanilla. This is not the vanilla scent of those awful middle school era body sprays. This is a cosmopolitan, grown up vanilla. Its truly enchanting.

Square Neck Ruffle Top

Another inexpensive find that delivers. This top is a versatile piece that will help you transition from spring into summer. 

These are my favorites so far of this season. What are yours?

XO,

 

Hello!! I'm so proud of the fact that I was able yo get the 'ol lap top fired up in order to bring you this post.

This post here is to pick up where we left of last week. We've all be in the situation where someone is asking you what you'd like this year for a gift. The question catches you off guard. You hem and haw and say "umm". The person who wants to get you a gift is still at a loss trying to figure out what to get you.

Last week, I suggested a few things that were more on the "splurge" side of things. Something that you might ask for from your spouse. Today, we'll look at a few ideas that are equally as awesome and on the bargain side of things.

1) Personalized, Handmade Jewelry

I love my boujee makeup. I almost always opt for the high-end stuff.

However, these palettes from Maybelline are some of my favorites. The color, the formula, the payoff, I LOVE them. Plus, they are only $10.00 each. You can get all 3 palettes for the price of one prestige palette.

4) One Step Styler

Hot Brush

This tool has a cult like following and for good reason. You can give yourself a salon like blowout in all of 15 minutes or less. Full disclosure, I have this and the Dyson airwrap. I use this twice as often as I use that.

5) Adorable Jogger Set

Jogger Set

Leopard is my favorite color. My mom still teases me about how I have always gravitated to leopard anything. When I saw this jogger set, I had to have it. Its so soft and warm. You can get both the top and bottom for $30.

6) 5-Piece Bracelet Set

Bracelet Set

These bracelets are so much less expensive than the look. They are stretchy so no matter what your wrist size is, they will fit.

Okay, that is that! Hopefully, this gives you a few ideas!

XO,

  

Ho Ho Ho! Its the holiday season.

While I am a firm believer in the motto that it is better to give than to receive, I know that many of us find ourselves in the same situation each December. You know or have a pretty good idea what to get for your nearest and dearest. Yet, as soon as the tables are turned and someone asks you what YOU would like, you have the deer in headlights look. You shrug and say "I don't know." Or maybe you just feel bad saying what you'd like. Thing is though, you are not doing any favors for those who want to get you a gift if they are asking for your suggestions.

Now is the time to think about it.  I've put together a few ideas for you to help get the ball rolling. These are all things that I personally have and love.  You have my vote that these things are all worthy.

1) A Splurge Lipstick

Hudson Jeans

I'll be the first to tell you, 75% of my jeans are "affordable". Often, they are under $50. You can get really good jeans in that price point. 

Still, everyone should have a pair of "splurge jeans" that make her feel absolutely fabulous. These are mine. They should be yours too.

Most of what we talked about here today is on the higher end. Next week, I'm going to try to jump on here to do this same post but with more "affordable" items. 

Until then, be well mes amies.

XO,

 

Happy Friday, Mes Amies!

How are you guys today? I'm so excited for the weekend. 

Here we are 1/2 way through October, I can't believe how quickly this fall is passing.

Anyhow, I added a few new pieces in to my wardrobe this month. I noticed from my blog graphic here that this is neutral city. Those are the colors of the season.

Shacket

This shacket is the piece I never expect to love or wear so much! The "Shacket" is a hybrid of a shirt and jacket. Also, they are EVERYWHERE this season. I've used this to replace my puffer vests. 

V-Neck Cardigan

This versatile piece can be worn alone, or over a t-shirt. The color works with everything.

Blouson Sweater

I had to find a way to work some color in. The muted shades on this sweater are so in tune with  the prominent palette of the season.

Clog Bootie

The clog boot is the "IT" shoe of the season. I fell in love with a pair at Target, but my size had been sold out for months. When I saw this pair, I had to pounce. 

There you have it. Is there anything new that you are loving this month?

XO,

 

Deep breath in. (Me, not you) Today's post might ruffle some feathers.  Today, we are going to discuss items that are officially "out of style". These are things that those "in the know" think we just should not be wearing at all anymore. 

Full disclaimer here....none of these are coming from me. Its not me telling you that these things are "out". I'm simply compiling the info into this one post. Also, it goes without saying that "you do you." If there is something that you love and feel good in it, who cares if "They" say its out?

Okay, with no further ado...

1) The Skinny Jean

Yup, its DONE. Its over. Last year, all of the fashion mags that I read would say "Don't stop wearing your skinny jeans, just stop buying new ones."  Now, everything says "JUST STOP. DON'T WEAR THEM." 

A dear friend of mine was lamenting about how her 14 year old niece loves "Mom Jeans" and wouldn't touch  skinny jeans with a 10 foot pole.  She said "Do they not know how hard we railed against those things? We spent all of the late 90's and 00's making them go away?!"

I had to point out the irony here. Years ago we were perplexed by the older (than us) people who just wouldn't let go of a dead fad, and yet here she was doing exactly that. 

Change is hard, but I'm not too upset over this one. Skinnies lasted longer than most other fads. To me, the seem tired at this point. Plus, all the other jeans are more comfortable. 

This Recent Article from Elle Magazine showcases all of the many alternatives that are hot.

2) Round Toe Shoes

6) Tie-Dye Anything

Get rid of it. Donate it, use it as a rag to wash your windows, just don't wear it. Why? Well, because its now associated with the 2020 pandemic lockdown. That's when tie-dye blew up big time. Now, that's a time we'd all just like to forget. Tie-Dye is associated with very bad time. If YOU don't want to be associated with that same bad time, steer clear.

Again, remember if any of these things speak to you, you keep wearing them. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 

Regardless of what you wear, I see you. You are beautiful.

XO,