Happy Friday, friends. We have had the most devastating week, and I’m not even quite sure I can get the words out. Our dear daughter unexpectedly lost her very best friend Tuesday. This precious girl was part of our family, and like a second daughter to us, and we are all completely broken.
She was to be with us on our Spring Break trip next week, so we’ve cancelled that to be home and keep Little Miss close. Your prayers for us and her family would be so appreciated as we navigate this grief. Sending love back to all of you, as well.
Today I’ve got another round of Sugarplum Style, snapshots of my everyday outfits I share on Instagram and Facebook, created by mixing and matching items in my closet. I hope they inspire you to stretch your wardrobe further by mixing up what you already have, and thoughtfully add new things.
Sugarplum Style //
Floral Buttoned Blouse | Straight Leg Jeans (25, size down) (Code CASSIE10 to save 10%) | Slide Sandals | Gold Bead Bracelets
Half-Zip Pullover | Performance Joggers | NB Sneakers
Pocket Tee | White Jeans (0) | Jean Jacket | Sneakers (Jeans, jacket, and sneakers all on sale!) | Gold Hoop Earrings | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%) | Duffle Bag | Removable Strap | Suitcase (Also HERE) | Straw Hat
Half-Zip Pullover | Lounge Pants (Code SUGARPLUM10 to save 10% on both) | Fuzzy Slippers
One Piece Swim Suit (6) | Beachy Pants (S) (On sale!) | Square Sunglasses | Straw Hat | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
GLxHSP Cavallo Halter Top (Code CASSIE10 to save 10%) | White Jeans (0) | Linen Slides (Also HERE) (Jeans and slides both on sale!) | Gold Hoop Earrings | Gold Bead Bracelets
Embroidered Blouse | Jean Shorts (code CASSIE10 on both) | Straw Hat | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
Oversized Sweater | Faux Leather Leggings | Similar Sneakers
Notch Collar Blazer | Pocket Tee | White Jeans (0) | Linen Slides (Also HERE) (Jeans and slides both on sale!) | Gold Bead Bracelets
GLxHSP Decked Out Day Dress | Strappy Heels | Gold Bead Bracelets
Alpine Sherpa Jacket | Pocket Tee | Performance Joggers | NB Sneakers
Striped Swim Suit (S) | Straw Hat | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
Puffer Jacket | Tank | Pocket Leggings | NB Sneakers | Texas Cap
Sweater Lounge Set (S) | Square Sunglasses
Hem Detail Tee | Jean Shorts | Flip Flops | Straw Tote Bag | Square Sunglasses | Supergoop! GlowScreen
Floral Maxi Dress (XS, but size down!) | Straw Hat | Square Sunglasses | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
Notch Collar Blazer | Scoop Tank | White Jeans (0) (On sale!) | Leopard Loafers (Also HERE)
Zip-Up Jacket | Racerback Tank | Leggings | Ultraboost Sneakers
One Shoulder Swim Suit (4) | Straw Hat | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
GibsonLook Sale! // 20% off tomorrow with code SUGARPLUM20
That’s right, friends! For tomorrow only, the GibsonLook site is 20% off (excluding the notch collar blazer) HERE! Use code SUGARPLUM20 and save 20% on their cutest spring arrivals, plus all other full-priced styles! You’ll also receive free shipping on all orders $75+! Save 20% on all these recent fave finds…
Half-Zip Pullover | Lounge Pants | Fuzzy Slippers
Half-Zip Pullover | Lounge Pants | Sneakers (On sale!)
Cupid Jacquard Blouson Sleeve Sweater | Raw Hem Crop Jeans | Linen Slides (Also HERE) (On sale!) | Gold Bead Bracelets
Elbow Sleeve Dress | Slide Sandals | Gold Bead Bracelets
Cupid Striped Blouson Sleeve Sweater | Raw Hem Crop Jeans | Leopard Loafers (Also HERE) | Gold Bead Bracelets
GLxHSP Cavallo Halter Top | White Jeans (0) (On sale!) | Gold Bead Bracelets
Monday Mail Day //
This fun series continues to be a favorite over on Instagram Stories, and I’m thrilled you love my weekly finds! Here’s some of the faves lately…
Wooden Bowl | Nested Mixing Bowls | Colorful Bowls | Taco Plates | Straw Tumbler
Clear Zipper Pouches | Passport Holder | Gold Hoop Earrings | Bangle Bracelets | Hat Holder Clip | Straw Hat
Slim Crossbody Bag | Argan Oil Hair Mask | Mini Perfume Atomizer | Acne Nose Patches | No-Show Socks
This & That //
These three shoes are perfect for Spring, and are you need for pretty much any outfit!
Fit Tip: The sneakers are whole sizes only and run big, so go down. I sized up half in the slide sandals, and the linen slides are true-to-size.
Sneakers (On sale!) | Slide Sandals | Linen Slides (Also HERE) (On sale!)
I’ve had several beauty ’empties’ recently, and these are my ride or dies that I’ve promptly re-ordered!
Nail Polish Dry Drops | Elemis Facial Pads | Necessaire Body Lotion (Code CASSIE10 to save 10%) | CR Balancing Gel Cleanser (Code SUGARPLUM20 to save 20%) | Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo
I busted out a self-tan a few times this month for spring styles, and this combo is my go-to for a flawless, natural tan.
St. Tropez Tanning Mousse | Self-Tan Mit (My self-tanning tips HERE)
Top Posts from February //
We’ve had a fun start to 2022 on Hi Sugarplum, here’s a peek at some of the most popular posts you might have missed…
// Beach Bound //
Red Bikini Top | High Waist Swim Bottoms | Black Swim Suit | Square Sunglasses | Supergoop! GlowStick | Supergoop! GlowOil
// Sugarplum Style, Vol. 109 + Best of January //
Hoodie Pullover | Raw Hem Distressed Jeans | Leather Sneakers | Color Tile Bracelets | Saddle Bag | Removable Strap
1. Adjustable Belt Bag // 2. Wall Hooks
3. Striped V-Neck Sweater // 4. Square Toe Slide Sandals
5. Rattan Drop Earrings // 6. Wall Baskets
7. Salt & Pepper Mills // 8. 5 n 1 Hair Wrap Styler
9. Tube Bangle Bracelets // 10. Long Hooded Cardigan
11. Travel Toiletry Bottles // 12. Stainless Steel Straw Tumbler
// Beauty Files | Sugarplum Winter Skin Favorites! //
Glycolic Acid Peel Pads | Intense Hydrating Mask | Face Oil No. 9
// Snapshots from Mexico (aka What I Packed and Wore!) //
Two Piece Set | Straw Hat | Straw Tote Bag | Removable Tassel | Statement Earrings | All-Weather Bangles (Code HiSugarplum to save 15%)
// Embrace the Cold with Color! //
Oversized Fleece Pullover | Similar Leggings (Also HERE) | Similar Aviators | Coal Beanie
// Feeling Blue | Vuori’s New Spring Color //
Energy Top | Performance Jogger | Sneakers
// New GLxHSP Spring Styles! //
Cavallo Ruffle Neck Top (Code SUGARPLUM10 to save 10%) | White Jeans | Gold Hoop Earrings | Gold Bead Bracelets | Lipcolor in ‘Girl About Town’
// Amazon Fashion Finds | February //
// The Always Pan 101 //
Always Pan | Perfect Pot | Home Cook Duo (the pot & pan together for less!) | Walnut Cutting & Serving Board | Precise Paring Knife | Everyday Chef’s Knife | Serrated Slicing Knife | Fry Deck (Code SUGARPLUM10 to save 10% on single items)
// Best of HSN Smart Deals | February //
1. Microfiber Sheet Set // 2. Benefit Cosmetics Brow Microfilling Pen Duo
3. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation and Brush Duo // 4. Side-Zip Platform Sneakers
5. Too Faced Mascara and Primer Set // 6. Curtis Stone Baking Sheet Set
7. Clinique Great Skin Everywhere Skincare Set // 8. Hairshark 3 in 1 Volumizing Brush
9. StriVectin Tightening Face Cream // 10. Bissell Powergroom Swivel Pet Vacuum
// Dressing Room Diaries | February //
// Spring Florals | Special Occasion Dresses //
Left to Right: Floral Tiered Maxi Dress | Printed Long Sleeved Dress | Ruffle Midi Dress | Halter Jacquard Gown
Shoes: Braided Heels | Block Heels
// Target Haul //
As for your most shopped items of February, here are your Top 5:
- Glycolic Acid Peel Pads (Code SUGARPLUM20 to save 20%)
- GLxHSP Cavallo Halter Top (Code SUGARPLUM20 to save 20% tomorrow!)
- Raw Hem Crop Jeans
- V-Neck Sweater (50% off!)
- Packable Straw Hat (A warm weather must-have!)
That’s it for today, I hope you found some new outfit inspiration, and fresh ideas for mixing things up in your closet! If you’re looking for holiday outfits, you know I’m partial to these looks HERE!
You can catch up with past installments of Sugarplum Style HERE, or follow my everyday outfits on Instagram. Happy weekend, lovebugs. Sending you all lots of love.
[BEST WEEKEND SALES]
Athleta // Up to 50% off Sale
Avara // 15% off with code CASSIE15
Backcountry // Up to 60% off Winter Clearance Sale, 15% off with code SUGARPLUM15 for first-time orders
Colleen Rothschild // Save 15%-25% on spring favorites, 20% off everything else with code SUGARPLUM20
Evereve // Shop Sale HERE, plus free shipping on orders $50+
GibsonLook // TOMORROW ONLY! 20% off full-priced styles with code SUGARPLUM20
J.Crew // 40% off select women’s swim and 30% off select warm weather styles with code VACAY
J.Crew Factory // Extra 50% off clearance, plus up to 50% off new arrivals
Kendra Scott // 25% of select styles, plus shop all Sale HERE
LOFT // Mystery Flash Sale!
Nordstrom // Shop new markdowns HERE
Old Navy // Deals starting at $8!
Social Threads // 10% off with code CASSIE10
tarte // 15% off eligible items with code CASSIE15
Sending prayers to your daughter and family.
Thank you so much, Robin <3
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the family of the dear girl. I can’t imagine such a tragedy for such a young person. Hugs to you!
Thank you, Rebecca… hugs back <3
All I can say is, when Cassie posts, she gives 110%! So many great ideas and looks here.
I love the clear zipper pouches. I use them in kitchen and office too.
My HSN/ Clinique skincare kit came yesterday, and it is awesome for the price. : )
Thank U Ms. Cassie……..
There are no words for such a devastating loss. God bless you all. I am praying for peace and strength for both of your families and sending love to your darling family. 😢
Cindy Dunn
Thank you, Cindy, we appreciate it so much <3
Oh Cassie! I got a lump in my throat reading the beginning of your blog! My prayers will certainly be with your little Miss and your family as well as the family grieving the loss of their dear daughter! Sending hugs to you all and praying for strength and comfort today and the days ahead 💕
Thank you so much, Karen <3
That is simply devastating. Sending many prayers,
Thank you Barbara, we all need the prayers right now <3
Cassie,
My heart and prayers go out to your family and the family who lost their daughter. I am so deeply sorry.
Kristen
Kristen, thank you so much <3
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter’s friend. May her memory be eternal! My thoughts and prayers are with you all and her family.
Thank you Dena, we appreciate it so much <3 Xo, C
My heart hurts for the dear friend’s family, friends and all of you. Remind your daughter to drink water. A practical tip because crying is dehydrating….My deepest sympathy.
Such a good tip, Andrea <3
Oh Cassie, I’m so so sorry for the loss of Little Miss’ best friend! What a tragedy and so traumatic for her (and family) and her friends family. I’ll certainly pray for her, and everyone who is grieving such loss. Oh Jesus be near!
We appreciate it so much, Joni <3
I am so sorry for your daughter, your family, and your daughter’s friend’s family. I am praying for you all.
Thanks so much, Becky, we are feeling that love <3
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter’s best friend. That will be an extremely hard thing for her to handle and just devastating I can imagine. My thoughts are with her, your and her friends family. She may benefit from some therapy to help deal with this down the road once you get through this initial shock, but I’m sure you are on top of that, mama.
Thank you so much, Cheri <3
My heart breaks for this girl, her family, you & your little miss. I’ll be praying
I appreciate it so much, Jeanne <3
Oh Cassie, I am so so sorry. Praying for your sweet girl and for both families. Praise God we can grieve with hope.
Thank you so much, Kelly <3
I’m so very sorry about your daughter’s best friend. That’s just absolutely horrible. It really puts everything into perspective that our loved ones are really all that matter. 😭
So true, Kristen. Holding Little Miss extra tight right now <3
Sending prayers & lots of love! ❤️
<3 <3 <3 xo, C
Oh Cassie, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and love to you all as you navigate without your precious family friend.
Thank you so much, Melanie <3
Oh Cassie, my heart just dropped reading about your daughter’s dear friend. I can’t even begin to understand the pain your sweet girl is feeling. She is blessed to have a family that will guide, uplift, and comfort her in what will undoubtedly be one of the most difficult times of her life. Lifting your entire tribe in prayer and wrapping you in a virtual hug as you grieve a young life cut too short. Words are just so meaningless when confronted with such a devastating loss.
Melanie I couldn’t have said that better myself. Thank you so much for your comment. xo, C
I am so very sorry for your daughter and her friend’s family. I don’t know how parents ever deal with the death of a child. Even losing your child as an adult is devastating.
Thank you for offering interesting and inspirational content in a world gone crazy. The distraction is much appreciated. Please keep doing what you do.
PS. on a side note, I’m sitting here waiting for my self-tan to darken. I followed the directions from your tutorial.
It’s devastating, Patricia. Thank you so much for your kind words. (And I hope your self-tan is looking great)
Oh Cassie, this just stopped me in my tracks. Losing your best friend at such a vulnerable age, especially with everything that is happening in the world right now and the way the past few years have been…oh my. My love and prayers to your family, especially Little Miss, and of course to her friend’s family. I just can’t even imagine. I am so very sorry.
Thank you so so much Kristin <3 Holding my darling Little Miss extra tight right now.
How heartbreaking for your daughter. What a tremendous loss for her sweet friend’s family. Sending prayers and love.
Thank you for your love and prayers, Lisa <3
Oh gosh, I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter’s friend, sending peace to all of you
Thanks so much, Vicki <3
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry for your family and Little Miss. You’re in our prayers.
Thank you so much, Jessica <3
I’m so sorry for the difficult situation your family is facing. My son has lost 2 very good friends at a young age as well & it’s tough…one was especially close to our family & I know how you feel when you say you are broken. Prayers for all!! Jesus heals the grief, but time is needed to process and deal with it all.
I am so sorry for your family’s losses, Gail. xoxo, C
I’m so sorry to hear of this unexpected, tragic loss. Sending all of you love and prayers. 🙏💔
Thank you so much, Pauline <3 We are feeling the love. xo, C
OH Cassie and Little Miss! I am sooo very sorry to hear about this – You all and her family are in my prayers. Sending so much love to you all. XO
Thanks so much, Darcy <3 We are feeling the love. xo, C
Your family is in my prayers. My son also lost his best friend unexpectedly several years ago. The friend was very much a part of our family. I am so very, very sorry. It was the most devastating loss we had experienced. My heart breaks for you all.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I wish we could take the pain away from our kiddos
So sorry for your loss. Sending a warm hug
Praying for you and your family, and your daughter and her friend’s family as you go through this terrible time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter’s friend. Such a tragedy.
I am so very sorry to hear about your terrible loss, and send my thoughts and prayers to your family and to the dear girl’s family. Hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Those words seem wholly inadequate.
You and yours and everyone in your community is in my thoughts. May you find comfort in each other and in your memories together.
With love.
I am so very sorry to hear about your pain and loss. I will be praying for comfort and healing for both of your families and especially for Little Miss. Sending love & prayers.
There are no words 💔. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Cassie, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes as I think of the loss your daughter, family, community, and your daughter’s friend’s family are suffering right now. My heart goes out to all of you as I send love, prayers, and hope your way.
Cassie,
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter’s dear friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and that of her friend. You bring a ray of sunshine to me each day with your posts and I hate to see you and your family suffering.
Cassie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter’s dear friend. That is heartbreaking. Keeping both families in my thoughts and prayers.
Cassie there are no words 💔. Sending prayers for both families.
Sending love and prayers to you and your family following this devastating loss.
I am so so sorry for your loss and for Little Miss. You have created this amazing community with your generosity and openness. I pray that you feel the return of all the love and support you’ve given to your Sugarplum tribe now, when you need it most. Your beautiful family is in my prayers.
So heartbroken at your very sad news. I’m praying for your daughter, her friend’s family, and all of you.
Cassie, I’m in tears reading this. I’m so very sorry. This is unimaginable and my heart just breaks. Please know you are in my prayers. Especially for Little Miss and her friends family. Words fail me but know I’m thinking about you all xx big hugs and lots of love.
Sam xxxx
Cassie ~ As a mom, I am devastated to know of the heartbreak Little Miss is feeling and how your heart must ache for her. I know how very much my children’s dearest friends bring to my life and I am so sorry for your loss also. I have experienced the loss of the dearest of friends and I also now work with grief and bereavement. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can share anything during this time and in the time ahead. Thinking of you all.
I’m just so very sorry to hear your news. We lost my niece when she was 15 and it was devastating, but also so difficult for my kids to navigate through. Many times I would tell them there is no parent guide for this! Its just hard and life changing. Praying for you all and your friend’s family. They will need so much support now and for the near future. Thanks for sharing your heart with us. I love reading your posts. Hugs.
Love and prayers to you all- especially your sweet girl
Somehow my comment got mixed up and landed on this post and not the last one. It just sounds so inappropriate for this post here. Sorry about that.
You all have my very deepest sympathies. Life…and relationships are so very precious. I have no further words and no reply is needed.
-Much love and adoration.
Cassie, I read your post yesterday and thought about it all day, but didn’t get a chance to comment until now. What an unimaginable loss for your friend’s family, and for yours as well. Growing up, I too had that best friend who I vacationed with, and whose family were like a second set of parents to me. I can’t begin to imagine what I would have experienced had I lost her. Sending prayers for your family and for Little Miss, and of course her friend’s family. The Lord has compassion and grieves as well at the death of his godly ones (Psalm 116:15). May He comfort and heal your broken hearts in the long days ahead.
Is anyone having trouble with the discount code for Gibson? Was finally going to grab the notch collar blazer, but it’s saying the code isn’t valid….
Prayers for Bridget, her family and friends, and for your family, daughter as well. We lost our son seven years ago and the loss is devastating and immeasurable. Special prayers for your daughter…….prayers that God will help guide you as you walk her through this grief and healing.
Hi Cassie,
I can inly imagine what you are going through with your daughter’s friend. If this was in fact what I think it was, please check out Sources of Strength’s website for you and your daughter.
I am a high school teacher and have experiences more of this than I would like to admit, including a recent death of a friend’s son. So whatever the cause, this training is developed to help high schoolers (and adults!) deal with their grief by recognizing there is support within and outside of us.
You inspire me and are so positive. I would love to share more if there is ever an opportunity – OR check out SOS to see if it is in your area. To finding peace……
I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. I know you will all somehow pull through with grace and faith. This will certainly take time to heal, but know that you have the support and prayers from all of your followers. You have been on my mind and in my prayers these past few days.
Susan