Friday, July 28, 2017

5 on Friday

Hey friends!
I thought this could be a fun little Friday post to do every once in a while. Perhaps once a month? We’ll see.
Anyway, this post is all about 5 things I am loving lately. It could be a book, TV show, something I have on my wish list, or just something I’m obsessed with and really want to share with y’all.
Think of it as sharing things with your best girlfriends because that’s how I think of each of you!

Image source We Heart It via Chelsea Pearl

1.     This is kind of a two for one because I want to tell you about 2 TV shows I am absolutely obsessed with and think you should watch if you aren’t already.  The first is Younger. It’s actually in season 4 but I have been watching religiously since season 1. If you haven’t been watching it is available on Hulu so you can catch up! The second show I’m totally obsessed with is The Bold Type. This one just started 3 weeks ago on Freeform and I’m already so hooked. If you love fashion, NYC, friendship, and female empowerment this show is PERFECT for you.
2.     Starbucks iced coffee from the grocery store (not available online). This is a little random but y’all know your girl loves Starbucks. My wallet and J however do not share that same love. Haha. I’ve been buying this and it has seriously cut back on my spending at actual Starbucks. It’s only $4.99 and I usually get 5-6 cups out of it. Total game changer!
3.     Pure Barre! I have been taking classes for about 2.5 months and I LOVE it!!  I plan on doing a full post very soon about why I love it but thought I would share it here first. If you have been thinking about trying a class or looking for a new workout I would highly recommend it!
4.     There’s 12 days until Jaguar's preseason football and 35 days until FSU football!! This probably doesn’t seem very exciting to many of you (especially if you are not a fan of football or either of these teams) but this is something I probably texted my best friend this morning so I thought I would share. Haha
5.     This dress. I think it is the perfect summer dress. I haven’t pulled the trigger on it but it’s definitely on my wish list! Let me know if you purchase it! I think it would be so cute for an end of summer vacay!
I hope y’all enjoyed reading this as much as I did putting it together. I would love feedback on if you would like to see it again. Like I said in the beginning it wouldn’t be an every Friday thing but possibly once a month. Also, if there is anything you would like to see on the list let me know in the comments below!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and thanks for reading!

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Trendy Trench

Happy Friday Eve!
Shocking; today I have another outfit for you full of Nordstrom Anniversary sale pieces. If you’re sick of hearing about it and seeing it, I completely understand if you click the X button and close the screen. However, if you’re still looking for pieces to buy; this duster and tank are some of my favorites. (I love the jeans too but they have been sold out forever and I have given up on them coming back in stock.)
Let’s start with this duster/jacket/trench thing. First of all I have no idea what to call it but, it’s pretty much a combo of all three things above. It’s super lightweight and the color gives you endless possibilities. I plan on wearing it with jeans, dresses, & skirts all fall and winter long.  For now I will be wearing it over summer pieces like this mélange tank.
I normally don’t like form-fitting things; however, I actually LOVE this tank. The material and color is what sold me on it. I know it’s going to be a great layering piece this Fall. The pink is only available in limited sizes but, the grey is fully in stock and I might have ordered it last night. Haha
Let me know if you end up purchasing either of these pieces.










Trench: Nordstrom (limited sizes available so I also love this) | Tank: Nordstrom | Denim: Nordstrom sold out (same brand here also love these) | Bag: Nordstrom (my exact color combo is no longer available) | Shoes: Steve Madden | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Lipstick: Urban Decay in Sheer Lady Flower | Necklace: Forever21 old (similar here & here) | Earrings: Forever21 old (similar here & here) | Watch: Apple Watch Gold 42mm face with cocoa band


Tomorrow I have a special Friday post going live. I’m testing out a potential new series where I share some of my current favorite things with y’all. I would love for you to check it out and give me feedback.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Ruffles & Polka Dots

The Nsale is officially in full swing; and I feel like in less than a week my instagram feed has turned into Fall. (Where’s my PSL?!) While I am so excited about all my fall finds from the Nsale, the temperatures are still in the 90’s, and getting hotter every day. This has made me realize that cooler temps and the ability to wear sweaters are still very far away!
 Today I wanted to share one of my favorite wear now (and later) pieces I got from the Nsale. It is possibly one of my favorite pieces in general that I purchased. This bib top is too cute! I love how girly the ruffles are and that the polka dots are very subtle. The color pairs perfectly with white denim, and come October, I will be wearing it with dark denim and some OTK brown boots. It also comes in black, which is always a great option in my book! I love pieces that transition seamlessly from season to season with just a slight change up.










Top: Nordstrom | Jeans: Old Navy | Tote: Nordstrom (no longer available in my exact color combo) | Sunnies: Nordstrom | Shoes: Old (love these & these) | Lipstick: Mac Lipstick in Blankety with Mac Lipglass in Snob (favorite combo currently)

What are your thoughts…are you ready for Fall? Or do you want Summer to stay a little longer?
Thanks for stopping by and spending a little time. I truly appreciate it!

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Nordstrom Haul

Hi lovelies!
Today I have my Nordstrom haul up just in time for the sale to go public tomorrow. I want to preface a few things before we jump in.
A.     Please excuse my appearance. I had just gotten home from the gym. (Insert monkey covering eyes emoji.)
B.     Sorry the lighting and quality isn’t the best. These were taken around 7pm on my iphone last night!
C.     Some of the pieces are EXTREMELY wrinkled. (Don’t worry I would never wear them out in public like that!) I didn’t have time to steam.
D.    Some of this might be repetitive from my post Saturday and it might get a little lengthy. I’m trying to share more than I did in that post and be extremely thorough.
E.     A lot of these pieces are currently sold out and therefore I can’t link them. I plan on waking up really early Friday and linking what has been restocked.
F.     This might get a little lengthy so bare with me.
And with that, let’s get started!


I LOVE this bib top! It’s a great wear now piece which can be hard to find during this sale. I got a medium and although I am usually a small I would say it’s pretty TTS. The small was a tiny bit snug and I hate anything restricting so I decided to size up!
These jeans are one of my favorite purchases! I love articles of society jeans because they are good quality and an even better price point. Throw in the Nsale price and you have no excuse not to buy these jeans. I think I mentioned this Saturday, but if you’re short like me and get tired or rolling, tucking, hemming, and cutting your jeans these are for you! I’m 5’4 and a half on a good day and these hit right above my ankle!  I am wearing a size 27 here and they fit fine, but if 28 comes back in stock I may swap them out.



Y’all know I’m a sucker for a good tank top. The lace on this one is so pretty and makes me feel put together, even if I just throw it on with jeans. I went with a medium here so I could slightly tuck it if I wanted, but a small fit fine too. The straps are adjustable which is always a plus. I regret not buying the black!
Jeans are the same as the previous photo.



This is a great basic tee to stock up on. It has a split hem, pocket on the chest and raw edges. I also have to give myself a pat on the back because it comes in black and white and I didn’t buy either. This red color is perfect for fall! Fits pretty TTS. I’m wearing a size small and it’s definitely meant to be slightly oversize.
Jeans are the same as the previous photo.



This mélange tank top is super cute and will be great for layering. It’s also another “wear now” piece. I went with a medium because it’s very form fitting!
 Jeans are the same as the previous photo.



This duster is no doubt my favorite piece I’ve gotten so far.  You will see me wearing this all fall, winter, spring, & summer long. Haha. It’s a great color and light enough to wear all year. I went with a medium here because I don’t like my jackets to pull at all. I need a full range of motion. The small fit, but again, I like ZERO tightness in layering pieces.
Tank and jeans are the same as the previous photo.



Who doesn’t love stripes? This shirt is so freaking soft and I have already thought of a million different ways to wear it. It’s also extremely lightweight, which makes it the perfect layering piece. I’m wearing a small and it fits but I could have gone with and XS and it would have been better.
These jeans were one of the first pieces I picked up! They are so trendy with all the rips and the frayed hem. Also for under $45 you kind of have to buy them. I love the lighter wash because I tend to heavily gravitate toward darker washes. This is a great way to shake up my denim collection. I am wearing a 27 here and I definitely recommend sizing down. I’m usually between a 27 and 28 and I know the 28 would have been way too big.


This cardigan is such a great deal! It comes in 4 or 5 colors and is pretty good quality for under $32. I’m hoping the beige color comes back in stock because I NEED it! It runs big so I would size down. I am wearing an XS and the small was pretty large when I tried it on.
Top and jeans are the same as previous photo.


Y’all! These sunnies are huge, but I’m kind of obsessed. What do you think? Too big? I’m still on the fence because they are definitely OVERSIZED! At just $35 they are a great price point if you can pull them off!



This plaid is super soft, the perfect length and of course a great price point. Every year I put off buying plaid and every year I regret it. I have needed a black and white plaid shirt for a while and this one is perfect. You can wear it so many different ways…un-tucked, front tucked, all the way tucked, tied up, tied around your waist; the list goes on and on. This runs TTS. I’m wearing a size small.
Jeans are the same as the previous photo.



Lastly we have this cute printed ruffle top. I love black and white and this shirt is so cute! I like that it’s “polka dots”, but not in the traditional sense. You can totally dress this up or down which is my favorite kind of clothing.  This piece is TTS as I am wearing a small.
Jeans are the same as the previous photo.

I hope this was somewhat helpful. Please let me know if you have any additional questions by leaving them below or on my Instagram photo(@thefashionablylateblonde).
Be sure to check back tomorrow for anything that isn’t linked currently and if it’s restocked I will link it.

Thanks for stopping by!