Cheers to Friday…we made it! It’s been such a crazy time trying to balance work and the kid’s summer break, but I love every extra second I get with them. (Hallelujah for flexible work hours!) I’m already dreading their return to school next month…is that normal?!
I’m excited to share another Duggar-sized Dressing Room Diaries with you today! You guys seem to like the occasional dressing room snaps I post on InstaGram using #HSPDressingRoomDiaries, so I thought it’d be fun to expand it for the blog. I don’t typically do them in back-to-back weeks, but there’s just too much great stuff in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
The shots aren’t good, the lighting is bad, my hair is usually past it’s expiration, and many of the items aren’t a good fit for me…but it’s real life, real girl, real clothes…and hopefully helpful for you to see them this way, instead of perfectly styled on a model. Let’s get after it, shall we?
Sidenote: Shoes & jewels are just what I happened to be wearing that day…and everything is true to size, unless I indicate otherwise.
I showed you the striped version of this tee, and many of you agreed that it’s your favorite, as well. You just can’t beat the fit, flattering neckline….and especially the price! I’ve got it paired with the ‘grown-up’ Kut from the Kloth jeans I told you about last week. Great little outfit now, and with a scarf and boots this Fall.
I’ve decided on these as my favorite new distressed jeans, and these as the best-fitting non-distressed. They have a nice, dark rinse without a lot of trendy whiskering and fading, and are higher in the back. #nobootiegap You might remember the washed shirt from last week, I’ve seen it restocked a few times, so keep an eye on it if it’s one you want.
Another fun plaid shirt…and this year’s surprising new distressed jeans I love. I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older, but wowza is it nice to give the muffin-top a break! I can’t find this exact shirt online, so it must be sold out. Which is just as well, because I loved this one and this one better.
I was really excited to try this cape, but felt like it overwhelmed my frame a bit. It’s really soft and chic, and will elevate your casual boots and jeans outfits this Fall. I’d recommend it for those of you with broader shoulders or larger boobs. The boots, however, are definite keepers!
This wrap is like baby kittens and clouds, all rolled in to one. It seriously feel like heaven…basically what I’ll be reaching for every night after work. I change out of my work clothes the second I get home…are you like that?
This geo print sweater coat is super-cute and really warm, but a tad long for me (I’m almost 5’4″). And if you’re not a fringe-girl (what?!?!?!), you could easily snip them off.
Let’s move on to coats….now is the time to scoop up investment pieces like coats, boots and jeans…the quality things you’ll keep for years. I love the rough edge moto jackets add to feminine outfits, and this faux-leather one would be cute with both workwear and weekends.
If Texas had more than 10 freezing days a year , I’d keep this coat in a heartbeat. It’s really warm and well-insulated, and fitted through the waist to keep you from looking like the Michelin Man. And that fur collar!
Okay, next up is dresses and work-wear…starting with an amazing little black dress! It fits like a glove with a pretty scallop neckline and hem. I’m desperately trying to rationalize why I need another black dress…but this is seriously one that would be perfect for so many occasions.
Our son requested a hotel staycation for his birthday this year (twist my arm!), so we’re headed to our favorite local spot this weekend. This cute romper is coming with me…it isn’t part of the Anniversary Sale, but is the sister of my favorite black romper, and on super sale! #creepernotincluded
Whew! That is a lot of chatting…and too much me…so let’s call it a day! Did you spot any new favorites from this round? Don’t forget you can see more sale looks in last week’s {Dressing Room Diaries}, and all my favorites are shown in Sugarplum Picks. Happy weekend, lovebugs!
