Academy Try On Sesh:Athleisure

There is absolutely nothing better than comfy cozy athleisure wear, who else is feeling me on this? The days of buying athleisure wear for going to the gym or work out wear only, are long gone. In today’s world, it is our go to for travel, running errands, or simply vegging on the couch catching up on your favorite tv shows!

With an upcoming surgery this week and the possibility of spending the night in the hospital, I decided to do a little athleisure shopping today. I wanted something comfy and yet cute, especially since I will be under the weather so to speak. I went to our local Academy, here in Tomball, TX and am sharing my finds in today’s blog.

The first items I tried on were from the Under Armour brand. The pants were a jogger style pant and I am wearing an XS for reference. The top is a sweatshirt , but the band is loose at the bottom and not fitted. I am wearing a size Small in the top because I wanted a looser, oversized fit. ubderarmourgrey1

 

 

 

underarmourgrey2The pants and the sweatshirt are both a super soft cotton material. I would recommend sizing up if you want more of a baggy or oversized fit, as both the pants and sweatshirt have slender fit to them.

This style also comes in multiple colors and I have linked these items here for you :

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/under-armour-womens-synthetic-fleece-jogger-pants#repChildCatid=5446813

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/under-armour-womens-rival-fleece-crew-sweater#repChildCatSku=114637430

The second set of athleisure wear I tried on was from Adidas. It was a cute medium grey and pink set. The pants were a grey jogger style pant with pink branding on them. I am wearing a size XS for reference in the pants. The hooded jacket zips up the length of the front and has pockets. I am also wearing an XS in the jacket, which is also a grey color with pink branding. I would suggest sizing up in the pants and the jacket if you want a looser fit. I am wearing a quarter length sleeve baseball ADIDAS pink tee, also in size XS. The ADIDAS tee runs big (I have it tucked in the front of the pants, but could easily be worn untucked with leggings).

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Both the jacket and the pants are made out of a thicker cotton blend and are extremely warm and comfy. I believe the pink branding is only available in stores. I have linked these and or similar items here for you:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-essentials-linear-full-zip-hoodie#repChildCatSku=111728467

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-essentials-linear-pant#repChildCatid=4098012

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-sport-id-baseball-t-shirt#repChildCatSku=115001556

The next athleisure set I tried on was one of my favorites and such a classic in white! The set was another Adidas set. The pants were a white jogger style pant with black stripes down the sides. They, unlike the other sets I tried on, were a looser fit. I am wearing an XS for reference, but they fit more like a Small. The hooded jacket has pockets and a zipper that runs the length of the front. There is black stripes down the sleeves of the jacket as well. Both the jacket and the pants are a heavier cotton /fleece mix and are super soft. I am wearing a size Small Adidas branded rainbow tee underneath the jacket. The tee runs large.

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I have linked these items here for you:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-essentials-cotton-fleece-3-stripes-full-zip-hoodie#repChildCatSku=111799100

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-essentials-cotton-fleece-3s-pant#repChildCatSku=111774076

 

 

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https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-sport-id-sweatshirt#repChildCatSku=115712593

Last, but certainly not least, is an oldie, but goodie and also an Adidas brand. The Adidas designed to Move straight Pants, are my  go to athleisure pants of all time! These pants are a staple for an Woman’s closet. They are a loose-fitting straight pant with an elastic waist (for those days you deserve that treat) and pockets. They also have the classic white stripes down the sides, which add a classic look to them. I am wearing a size XS, however I did buy the size Small. I paired it with a classic pull-over Adidas Sweatshirt also in size small.

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https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-designed-2-move-straight-pant#repChildCatSku=110090924

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https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/adidas-womens-essentials-3-stripe-fleece-sweatshirt#repChildCatSku=115001960

 

Today was such a fun try on sesh at Academy and I had a hard time choosing between all the great athleisure wear they had to choose from! I ended up getting some great items and can’t wait to be comfy cozy in them later this week and throughout the coming winter season! I would love to hear what your favorite athleisure wear is and see some of your favorite items! Please feel free to share in the comments below! As always, happy shopping and much love to you all – XOXO, SheShe

Versatility in Stripes

Versatility is the biggest bonus you can get when purchasing a piece of clothing. This striped top that I ran across at Diamonds and Rust Boutique in Huntsville, TX , is the perfect example of a versatile WIN!!!! I was super excited to find it in my size as well, being size small.  This will be an item that will get multiple uses through out the seasons! In today’s blog, I am demonstrating just a few of the many ways to style a striped top, such as this one. I will also be linking a few similar tops for you!

The first way I styled this striped top is with a pair of white Kancan distressed cut off shorts. I simply tucked in the front and left the tail untucked for a comfy look. I also wore this out today to run errands and threw a plaid shirt around my waist and it was adorable! I’m wearing a pair of red Converse and a red tassle necklace from Kendra Scott to accessorize. Below are links for the shorts and shoes for you.

Diamonds and Rust Boutique:

https://www.diamondsandrust.net/

Striped Top:

Everyday Beauty Bubble Sleeve

 

Red Converse:

https://www.nike.com/t/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-nylon-low-top-unisex-shoe-jkJsnc/162412F-682

White Distressed Shorts:

MILLIS – HEVON

 

 

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I styled the striped top with a pair of high waited kaki pants from Target for a more sophisticated look. The pecan hat I’m wearing to accessorize is from Vici Dolls and I have linked it below for you as well. This would be a great look for work or brunch with the girls!

Pecan hat:

https://www.vicicollection.com/collections/hats/products/pecan-hat?variant=12427223105598

Kakis:

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-boyfriend-chino-pants-a-new-day-153/-/A-53171376?preselect=52968659#lnk=sametab

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And last, but certainly not least, and definitely one of my favorite looks – I styled this striped top with a velvet skirt from Lulu’s for a classic Fall feel! I accessorized with a plaid blanket scarf also from Diamonds and Rust Boutique and a Captain hat from H&M.  The boots I’m wearing are from Target and I have linked those below for you as well. This would be a great pumpkin patch outfit or a night out with your sweetheart!

Captain Hat:

https://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0633148004.html

Boots:

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-lanae-scrunch-boots-universal-thread-153/-/A-53559032?preselect=53510175#lnk=sametab

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There are so many other ways to style these striped shirts, I have only listed a few in this blog, but hopefully you were able to gain some style inspo from them! As promised, I have listed some links below to some similar style striped shirts for you!

Vici Dolls:

Well Loved Striped Knit Top – Black/Ivory

Well Loved Striped Knit Top - Black/Ivory

Target:

https://www.target.com/p/women-s-striped-long-sleeve-fitted-crew-t-shirt-a-new-day-153/-/A-53720690?preselect=53529797#lnk=sametab

Nordstrom:

 

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/boden-blouson-sleeve-breton-stripe-top/5005783?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FTops&color=ivory%2F%20navy

Blouson Sleeve Breton Stripe Top,                             Main thumbnail 1, color,                             IVORY/ NAVY

 

Striped tops are just one of many versatile pieces that are a must have in your wardrobe, but I hope today’s blog was helpful in shedding some light on the many possibilities available in styling this versatile bonus piece! I would love to hear about how you style your striped pieces, so please feel free to drop me a comment! Much love and style to you all! xoxo  – SheShe

Formal Dress Fall Try On Sesh

We are going on a cruise to Alaska in the coming weeks and there are a few Formal dinner nights on the cruise. Not that any girl needs a reason to go try on beautiful dresses, but hey, this was the perfect opportunity for a Formal dress try on session! In today’s blog, I am sharing a few dresses from Nordstrom’s and from Express.

The first dress is a midi crochet dress with a deep V-Line. It is a fitted dress, but does have some stretch in it. It is fully lined, which is a nice detail so you do not have to worry about coverage underneath. The floral detailing on the dress has the slightest hint of glitter, with gorgeous fall hues. This is just a stunning dress all the way around! It would be very flattering at a Christmas dinner or work party! This was part of my dress try on session at Nordstrom. I am wearing size XS for reference.

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This next dress is a wrap style dress, also in a midi length. This dress was fitted at the waist and had a button closure behind the neck. This was a sophisticated dress that would look nice with some simple diamond earrings and necklace. It would be staple dress that you could reuse for multiple dinner parties and or events. The material was a great quality, and opaque, so no worries with undergarments. This dress was also part of the Nordstrom try on sesh. I am wearing size 2 for reference.

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To spice up the try on session a bit, I threw in this next dress for fun. It has some really cute and fun details! It is a midi length , fitted dress, but flares out at the bottom for some added fun! The dress also has some fun chevron details on the bodice that add a slimming detail to it. This would be great to wear to an event where you will be out on the dance floor. Trust me, you will definitely catch everyone’s attention! This dress would look great paired with some bright jewelry and heels for contrast! This dress was part of the Nordstrom try on and I am wearing a size 2 for reference.

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Elegance is an understatement when trying to describe this next dress. This was definitely one of my favorites from the try on session at Nordstrom! This sequin covered beauty has a deep V-neck and a fitted waist. There was no stretch in this dress, which was fine because it is meant to fit just right. It is a midi length dress with a slit in the back. I am wearing a small for reference, but would have actually walked out with it had they had it in the XS! This dress is gorgeous!

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Last, and certainly not least from my Nordstrom try on session, is this black beauty. This dress, while not as formal as the others, was also a favorite of mine. This would also be a great dinner dress staple to keep in your closet. You could use it for so many different occasions and accessorize it in a dozen ways! Not to mention, the price point on this dress was amazing! I am wearing a size 2 for reference.

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The second portion of my formal dress try on session was done at Express. The first dress was a cute, fun and flirty black dress. The dress was fitted through the bodice, but not tight by any means. The top was loose through the bust area, so it would be cute with a sequin bandeau or a flashy necklace. Although this was definitely an adorable dress, I don’t think it was the right dress for a formal dinner.

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A gorgeous blue color to match the starlight is what this next dress is all about! This is a wrap style dress that has a fitted top, empire waist and flowy bottom.  It is both simple and elegant. This was my favorite from my try on session at Express. I am wearing an XS for reference.

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Shopping for special occasions and events is always a ton of fun. You get to step outside of the normal everyday casual and even try some new pieces that you otherwise would never try! I have linked the website for both Nordstrom and Express below for your reference and I would love to hear about your special event shopping in the comments section below! Much love, xoxo – SheShe

https://www.express.com/

https://shop.nordstrom.com/

 

 

 

Express Try On Sesh: Business Wear

Not that any of us fashionistas ever “need” another reason to go shopping, but I have an upcoming trip for work this week, so I decided to go to the best place I know to do a try on sesh for some new work apparel, EXPRESS!

Express always has great styles for any occasion, but I especially love their business wear. I am 5’2 and 115lbs, so I find it difficult to find business wear in petite sizes, but am always able to find items that fit me perfect at Express. They actually offer a petite line there, which I sincerely appreciate!

Today’s try on sesh did not disappoint! I tried on multiple different items of varying styles, but all were in pants. For this particular trip, I wanted to be comfortable, yet still professional. In addition, I was looking for items that I could take from office meetings to dinner meetings with vary little effort.

EXPRESS1    This was the first pants suit  that I tried on. It had vertical navy, white and maroon stripes. The zipper was in the back and was hidden which was a nice touch and it has a sash belt included for effect. The pants suit is a great quality and beautiful colors, but it was just not a seller for me. I still felt like it made me appear short in stature, which is exactly the opposite of what I am looking for in a dress pant. I am wearing the size 2, but probably would have sized down to the 0 as the 2 was still considerably roomy.  I can’t find it on the website, so it may only be an in store item.

 

 

I really like these pink linen pants. They were similar to the paper bag style that is really popular right now but not quite as extreme. They are slightly a bit more subtle with the bunching at the top. The fabric is a gorgeous shade of pink, however it is a bit transparent and they are not lined. You would absolutely need to wear nude undergarments with these pants. EXPRESS2  This Downtown Cami Tank is of course one of my all time favorite styles from Express. It is a flowy tank and I am wearing an XS for reference. I have this tank in multiple colors already and I love how versatile it is. You can wear it with dress pants, a skirt or dress it casual with denim cut offs or jeans for date night! The tanks are also on sale right now for buy one and get one for 50% off!  I chose not to go with the pink linen pants, mainly because I am now buying transition pieces for fall and these would not get much use between now and then. Wish I would have come across them in the Spring, for sure! The pants can be found at the link below:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/high-waisted-linen-blend-sash-waist-ankle-pant/pro/07459801/color/SOFT%20PINK

The tank can be found at the link below:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/downtown-cami/pro/08633346/color/SOFT%20IVORY

 

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This Piped Hudson tank was full of detail and that is what caught my attention. It has faux pockets with a working zipper in the front. The back has a pleated detail that makes it look very stylish un-tucked as well as tucked in. It came in fall colors which is another reason I was drawn to it as well. It would great with a leather jacket and jeans. Also pictured here is another example of the down town cami tank in a beautiful burgundy color with black flowers, paired with the black linen pants. These black linen pants were the same style as the pink ones mentioned above. They are a light weight, unlined pant. They are a cute style, however I was looking for a thicker style dress pant. These would be a great staple to have in your closet though. The Piped Hudson tank can be found at the link below:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/piped-hudson-tank/pro/06283421/color/THORNBERRY

 

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This is a WINNER! This pants suit is amazing. I LOVE every detail about it. I am wearing a size 0 for reference. It has a zipper closure in the back. The front has a v neck with a tiny bit of sheer black mesh in the v neck. They are an empire waist with a wide leg. The pants suit also has working pockets. I love this suit because you can easily add a belt, jacket, cardi or blazer to completely change the look. This is a must have piece for your closet! I paired it with cut out heels that are also from Express and I linked those below as well:

Black Cut Out Heels:

https://www.express.com/womens-clothing/shoes-boots/heels/cat1920045

Mesh Black Jump Suit:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/mesh-v-neck-wide-leg-jumpsuit/pro/07921586/color/PITCH%20BLACK

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This is one of the outfits I chose to keep as well. These are the Low Rise Columnist Ankle Skinny pants. I am wearing size 2 for reference. These pants are fully lined and are an amazing quality! They hit me right at the ankle, which is perfect for my short stature. Another great plus is that the dress pants are buy one, get one 50% of right now! What an amazing deal! The link for these pants is below. This top is probably one of my favorite finds today! I can not locate it on the website, so it may be in store only currently. It comes in several colors, but this Thornberry was my favorite. It is such a soft and flowy material and will be great for layering!

Low Rise Columnist Ankle Skinny Pant:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/low-rise-columnist-ankle-pant/pro/07459410/color/PITCH%20BLACK

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Last, but definitely not least, this was another outfit I walked out with today to add to my work wardrobe. This is the Downtown Cami in pink and these are the Mid Rise Columnist Pants in black. I am wearing an xs in the cami and a 2 in the pants for reference. These hit just a little lower and are a tad more slimming than the Low Rise Ankle Skinny, so I believe they give the appearance of being taller (or that’s my story)! I have listed the pants below for you:

https://www.express.com/clothing/women/mid-rise-skinny-columnist-pant/pro/07479559/color/FOUNDATION

 

This was such a fun session today and I walked away with some great deals. I hope I was able to share some helpful finds with you as well. I would love to see and hear about where you shop for business wear. Please feel free to comment below and happy shopping! xoxo – SheShe

 

 

Nordstrom’s Annual Anniversary Sale

I can hardly contain my excitement y’all! This is one of my favorite sales of the year and there is good reason why! This sale is THE SALE, it’s like Christmas in July! If you have checked it out before, now is the time!!! Today on the blog I will be sharing some of my top picks from the sale, so grab a seat and let’s get started!

Denim is always a must for any season and they have a ton of items on sale. I chose the Sarah Skinny Jeans by Articles of Society. Currently you can snag these bad boys for $41.90 during the presale, after sale $64.00. The link is :

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/articles-of-society-sarah-skinny-jeans-silver-lake/4934145?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-proddescr1&cm_em=

I love a good tee and they are a staple for every girl’s closet! There are multiple tees available through the sale, however I chose the following in a few of the colors and they are on presale currently for $11.90:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-raw-edge-v-neck-tee/4629264?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg2&cm_em=

It is never too soon to start thinking about sweaters and sweater weather! When I say they have an abundance of cuteness on the sale in this category, I am not even exaggerating! I had such a hard time choosing, but did narrow my choices down to these winners:

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-exposed-seam-sweater/4870261?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg5&cm_em=

This BP Exposed Seam Sweater is on presale right now for $31.90 and comes in two great colors! It is lightweight enough to transition in to fall with and versatile enough to layer in the winter!

 

 

 

This Leith Ribbed Shawl Cocoon Sweater is an all around staple and must have for your closet! It can be thrown on over a tee and shorts now or over a dress in the fall or leggings and boots in the winter! It is on presale currently for less than $50!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/leith-ribbed-shawl-cocoon-sweater/4863533?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg7&cm_em=

A midi length cardi is a versatile piece that never goes out of style and I found the perfect one in the presale! This Halogen Open Front Pocket Cardigan in Green Poderosa is absolutely Gorgeous! I can’t wait to wear it with OTK Boots this fall! It is on sale for $42.90 and also come in multiple colors, what a steal!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-open-front-pocket-cardigan-regular-petite/4859957?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg8&cm_em=

I can’t even describe how incredibly cute this little striped dress number is and what a deal I got on it! This Socialite Striped Funnel Neck Dress us going to look amazing with booties or with boots going into the cooler seasons! I can’t wait to contrast the stripes with some patterned scarfs! It is currently on sale for $29.90! WOW!!!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/socialite-stripe-funnel-neck-dress/4940727?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg6&cm_em=

 

Now, I also picked up some shoes, because you know I am going to need some new Booties to transition the new season in! There are a ton and I do mean a ton of awesome boots, heels , athletic and booties on presale right now. I chose the BP Barris Block Heel Bootie. They are not part of the presale, but I am going to share them with you anyways, because they are still a great deal at less than $100!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bp-barris-block-heel-bootie-women/4596732?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-proddescr9&cm_em=

 

……But WAIT! The presale has much more to offer besides just clothes and shoes! IT spreads across all of the Nordstrom departments, so you will want to check out every department! Some of the other great deals I spotted were:

Bedding: Chenille Lattice Duvet Cover – Comes in two colors and is on presale currently for $74 for a King!!! That is unheard of pricing!!!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/peri-home-chenille-lattice-duvet-cover/4649107?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-productimg4&cm_em=

And last, but certainly not least, I found this adorable Kate Spade Leather Phone Cross body Bag! It comes in two different colors. I chose the black. This would be perfect for date night and also for vacays! This little cutie is a true steal coming in at only $72.90! Less than a hundred bucks! This was definitely one of my favorite finds in the presale!

https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-pebbled-leather-phone-crossbody-bag/4901764?cm_mmc=email_tran-_-071718-_-order_confirm-_-proddescr10&cm_em=

Hopefully y’all are as excited now about the presale as I am and I want to wish you the best of luck in getting all your wish list items! I look forward to seeing and hearing about your presale experiences, so please feel free to share them in the comments! I love to hear from y’all! Happy Presale Shopping! Much Love – XOXO – SheShe