Tuesday, April 16. 2024
Ok, it’s time to round up what I bought in March and April so far. I’ve done really well! I think being busy combined with re-introducing myself to my spring clothes has helped me keep shopping at bay.
Target muscle tees – I bought the Target A New Day extended shoulder tee in white, black (2), lime green, and yellow and have already worn all of them several times. These are great! They regularly go on sale for $7 a piece! Even so, the regular price of $10 is fair. I have worn these under kimonos and cardigans and alone, too.
If you are also looking for something that doesn’t come down too low in the front, get you one to try! I ordered a couple of different sizes and they both worked.
These were too long so I cut them. After washing them, I think the fray on the bottom is perfect and they are going to stay without fraying further. I really like the light elastic waistband on these. I think these run true to size.
I love these pants! I already had them in black from a local boutique and wore the heck out of them in the late summer. I don’t know if they are the most flattering, but the fabric is divine and they feel like a dream and have pockets. I love this gauzy material. Uh oh – looks like the link I gave you has them in a light green and a hot pink. Amy has issues with buying multiples when she likes something! By the way, I did size down one in these.
2 ON graphic tees
One is a little city scene and one says Malibu. I was so freaking happy to happen upon these for $5 each. I don’t know why I love them so much. These are cropped so I sized up a couple of sizes and they have washed really well. This is a really nice t-shirt material. I also bought one for Erica’s birthday that says “Enjoy the Journey” and is super soft.
Cream summer sweater – Old Navy – shown in photo above with the Malibu tee.
2 knit floral sleeve tops -TJ Maxx
Top One – and I should have stopped with this one as it fits better and it’s my favorite:
Top Two:
They were $16 each. The middle is a t-shirt knit and the sleeves are silky materials. I thought these would look cute with jeans or skirts, too, and can be dressed up, too.
I feel really set for outfits for the last 6 weeks of school. I do need to find a new dress but I haven’t had much luck. I think I am set on jeans, pants, shorts, skirts, and tops. It’s a great feeling to look in your closet and see lots of options, no? I feel like my closet is not overstuffed at this point and I see lots of things I’m excited to wear. They may not all look 10/10, but I feel good in them.
Let’s break it down:
TJ Maxx – 2
Target – 5 (just basics – the 5 muscle tees)
Amazon – 1
Umgee – 1 (via Amazon, but a boutique brand)
Old Navy – 3 – 2 graphic tees, and one summer cardigan
I did not add up the amounts this month, but I did really well. Do you have a favorite purchase or outfit?
Amy
Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa 
Nice job, Amy! You made good, solid purchases that will last all spring and summer. I really like the pink linen pants. It’s impressive that you could cut them and the fray is staying! You can create lots of fun outfits to finish the school year!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you! I really wanted a pair of pink pants! I hope so – I may not even care what I wear!
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I am in love with those pink linen pants! I’m wondering if I need some…I do feel like I could use a new pair of summer pants. I also really love that city graphic tee! Great purchases, my friend.
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Get ya some! The Amazon ones aren’t that high of quality and I can’t put anything in pockets or they will get weighed down and the pants droop!
But no biggie. Maybe look for the pink Umgee!
Graphic tees are so great for doing a “rule of three” outfit!
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I love your pink linen pants. Such a great fabric for summer. I live in my Old Navy linen shorts when the summer heat hits. I love your Old Navy tees too. I gave up buying their tees because I was getting tiny holes in the front. 😬
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Thank you! I have those linen drawstring from ON from years ago! They are great!
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I really like the t-shirts from ON and Target and will check them out! I just picked up 2 pairs of cropped pants from the Splendid brand at Costco, they are very lightweight. I’m going to Italy in August and they will be perfect. If you see them and are between sizes, size down.
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Thanks! Great tip on Costco pants! Need to go there anyway!
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Every single item looks so cute on you! The Umgee pants look like a great staple for the closet and I like the t-shirts and black shirt. Nice picks and it is such a good feeling to like everything in your closet! I so need to update mine.
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You are too kind to say that. I am feeling puffy and bloated lately and too tired to do much about it. I’m a new mom, you know! I love the feel of the Umgee pants! That is true – it’s a great feeling. I need to further weed stuff out, but it probably made sense to wait and see what I am actually wearing and do my second round of weeding in another month or so.
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Oh you do have some really cute pieces on here! I too find it hard not to buy multiples when I find something I really like the fit, style, and material of.
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Thank you! Right – it seems smart, no?
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I love your Old Navy purchases! The Target tops keep popping up in my feeds. I think it means I’m supposed to order one. Like you, I am trying to enjoy the reintroduction to my spring wardrobe. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! Just when I say I won’t shop there anymore! You should get one for $7 and see what you think. Yes – so fun to see my “old friends” in my closet!
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I have that city landscape tee and wear it all the time. I love how soft it is. ON really has been doing a good job with their tees. I had no clue you could cut linen off and it would fray a little bit! Thanks for the tip!
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You do? It’s so cute! I am actually thinking about buying a back up of that one and the Malibu for when I get a hole or stain. I just really love them! Now, I’m hoping it stays. I have only worn them once since cutting and washing. I could always buy that fray stay solution.
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Love the pink linen pants!
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Thank you!
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