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. There’s also a few ridiculous Mr. SP (and his sidekick, Little Miss) photobombs!
Sidenote: The shoes and jewelry I’m wearing in these pics just happen to be what I had on that day, not necessarily what I’d pair with the outfits.
Side note to the sidenote: Everything fits true-to-size unless I indicate otherwise.
This striped cardigan was hands-down, my favorite find. And from the response on social media, it was a favorite for most of you! It’s the same brand as my beloved kitten-cardi, but a completely different weight and feel. It’s thin and a bit stretchy, with no front closure, and longer in the back. It comes in a few color options, but stripes are my weakness.

Necklace | Earrings | Watch
Fit Tip: I ordered up one size, my usual size made breathing difficult.

Fit Tip: These are my go-to brand of jeans…some styles suggest sizing down, but I stick with my same size for each. Some do run a little bigger, but I just reach for those on my bloated days. #justsayin






Fit Tip: It was a tad tight around the wide waistband, but not enough to size up. Now that I think of it, I’d just had tacos for lunch. Yes, it must have been the tacos.

Fit Tip: If I were to buy this, I’d go with their Petite sizing online.


Fit Tip: If you prefer yours fitted, size down. I’m wearing an XS in the pics.

Fit Tip: Size down or go with Petite sizing.

Leopard Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch
And let’s focus on the jeans in this pic (and the one above)…many of you ask for denim options outside the Juniors dept, and I’d highly recommend these! They are straight-leg, so you don’t feel like you’re being squeezed into pipe cleaners, the rise is a bit higher, so no muffin-top, and they are a soft denim with just enough stretch. Flattering and grown-up, but not a ‘mom jean.’ #winnerwinnerchickendinner
Fit Tip: I sized down, and went with petite sizing so I wouldn’t have to hem. (I’m 5’4″ish)

Leopard Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch
Cotton Knit Sheath Dress (not online yet!) | Striped Crossbody | Leopard Sandals
Necklace | Earrings | Watch
Buffalo Check Vest | Chambray Shirt | Cuffed Jeans
Leopard Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch
Leopard Sandals | Necklace | Earrings | Watch
So what are your favorites from this installment of Dressing Room Diaries? See anything you want to try for yourself? And don’t worry, Mr. SP, I don’t buy all the clothes, I just enjoy sharing them! (I also return them all back to the racks…I remember what it’s like to work retail!) Happy long weekend, love bugs!
P.S….It wouldn’t be a holiday without major sales! Many of the items shown above are on sale, and here’s a round-up of my favorite retailers, and their big blowout end-of-season sales!
Amazon // Additional 20% off already reduced clothes, shoes and more
Anthropologie // Take an additional 30% off sale items with code EXTRA30
Furbish Studio // Take 15% off your total order, full-price & sale items, with code LABORDAY
Gap // Everything 40% off
Hotels.com // Take $50 off when you spend $300 on September travel with code LABOR50
J.Crew Factory // Everything 50% off
Loft // New Fall arrivals 30% off, plus 50% off Summer styles
Nordstrom // Huge Summer clearance with up to 40% off
Old Navy // Up to 60% off everything
Pottery Barn // Buy More, Save More Event with code SAVEMORE
West Elm // Buy More, Save More Event with code SAVEMORE