Thursday, February 26, 2026

Hi! I thought I would talk both fashion and ways I make my week easier with the Monthly Musings gals here.

1. paper planner! I just love writing things down and being able to see dates spread out before me.
2. mostly meal planning and a little prep – I will have a really good week and then I will be tired and fall short the next week sometimes. I like to roast up cubed sweet potatoes for my breakfast right now.
3. I don’t choose my outfit the night before anymore. I haven’t really in a long time. So much of what I wear is mood dependent.
4. Ironing? Who does that? Ha! I try to do my personal laundry twice a week and the household laundry once a week. My husband does his own. Laundry is not a burden for me. I also love how my detergent smells. I am currently using Moonlit Goddess by Bath and Body Works.
5. I usually do a Kroger pick up. I don’t use paper for my grocery list but just add things to my app and then voila – I have my order ready.
6. It’s just me so I don’t really have that trouble anymore but I always said to do as much the night before as possible. Have everything laid out. Keep a set work bag/school bag. Only use it for those purposes.
7. New fave – Bare filets on a biscuit with frozen french fries and a bagged salad or bare nuggets on Sister Schubert’s rolls – not super healthy but better than drive thru?
8. Just to have less stuff! I’m working on it. To have a place for everything, a drop zone, etc.
9. The easiest is a banana! But I love making a microwave egg, egg whites, cottage cheese in the microwave in a Pyrex bowl. I have that with my roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, and Amylu chicken sausage. I guess that doesn’t sound that easy anymore!
10. Get up before everyone else! Get up early! No wet hair in the morning! I also think people don’t really know how long it takes them to get ready. I shower at night and never have wet hair in the morning because that would take up valuable time and it’s winter and cold! Time yourself to really see how long it takes.

I also love a list. I take each calendar day and then transfer it to my notepad list for the day. If I don’t get it done, I will put it back on my calendar for the next day. Of course, I love to cross things off! It’s so satisfying!

Current favorite breakfast with the pre-roasted sweet potato and the Pyrex microwaved egg:

I purchased this personalized notepad from Amazon and this is where I write my daily lists:

Now, let’s talk fashion…

I popped into one of my consignment stores after visiting the gorgeous plant shop with my friend Kara last week. Lucky for me that they are in the same shopping center, no?

I picked up this button up shirt. I was not familiar with the brand but it looked pretty decent:

I picked up this sleeveless/cap sleeve sweater that is a boutique brand – Blu Pepper:

I paired them together:

Then, I think I saw this on an Instagram ad. I have been wanting a gingham top.

From Target:

I know it’s a little maternity-esque!

Did you know fish sweaters are in? Kinda weird! Is this like fisherman aesthetic from last year?

This was at Target staring at me! I tell you what – I have bought some clothes at Target in 2026. This is not how I would wear it out. I was just trying it on.

Did you notice my jeans in the first four photos? They are my first non-Halara jean purchase since 2023 if my records are correct. They are fabulous and a rec from Tanya. Here they are. I don’t know what to tell you about sizing. I had ordered two sizes and both fit but the larger one stretched out throughout the day. I would say they might run slightly big or true to size. That was really helpful, no? They have a little bit of stretch to them. Also, you see they are cropped on the model and then look at the length on me above. I really like buying cropped jeans because they are the right length on me! I am 5’4.

This was my Friday outfit that went from day to night. I am wearing my first and only pair of Halara jeans that button and zip. My other pairs are all pull on. These have a fun side detail and I love them. I’m wearing a textured black blouse.

Here you can see the side detail a bit and my leopard Mary Janes:

This was a try-on but I will wear this out in the spring I think! This is my new Target sweater and the Amazon jeans.

I wore this in the frigid cold Sunday – my Les Alpes very warm Target sweater, black yoga pants, sneakers.

I wore this for a day of shopping and lunch out with a friend:

I have on the consignment sweater, a tan long sleeve, a silk scarf, and I wore my tan Adidas sneakers.

I feel like I need a new spring shoe. I did some “research” in store at DSW last week but did not purchase anything.

The floral detail is so fun for spring:

I am going to say something controversial – I do not find real Birkenstocks or Danskos comfortable on me. I do, however, find the rubber Birks to be comfortable and a great summer shoe for me.

I loved this buckle detail and these are on my list. Isn’t it pretty?

I love this style and it stays on me well and fits well:

$50 for rubber shoes is quite a lot so I might be going a different brand if I get a pair.

Also, I have been thinking about having my colors done again. I did it as a teenager with my mom. I found my swatch and I did an online version of getting my colors done and I got the same result. I am a summer!?!?

This is my palette from the 80s. I didn’t want to be a summer because they are supposed to wear silver jewelry and the colors are pretty muted. I read that you don’t really change unless you have gray hair.

Have you had your colors done?

What have you been wearing lately?

What have you been dreaming of?

Are you ready for spring clothing?

Amy