• Fashion

    Try on Haul for H&M Spring 2019

    Love pairing sweaters and shorts and this Try on Haul for H&M was no exception. I couldn’t wait to put together the chunky sweaters with their affordable shorts! They have such good options from dress clothes to workwear to evenings out to causal. I covered all sections this try on session and have a youtube video to share showing the entire process.

    Youtube video:

    Try on for H&M

    In the video I go over all of the looks and sizings for all of the items, if I think something is too big or too snug, how all of it fits. This is a valuable resource to get a better idea of how the item is going to look or fit on you. I am 5’2″ and around a size 4 or small in most items. With that being said I tend to fit best in a size 6 when it comes to H&M bottoms, maybe I just have a round bottom I don’t know but they have always run small on me. As for tops they usually run pretty straight forward on sizing.

    Workwear try on haul for H&M:

    Black pants were too long for me but a good enough price to get hemmed. They fit in a size 6 and were very comfy. This top is a size 4 and fit perfectly. It came home with me this day. I loved how it buttoned up and fit in all areas. This top is a size small as are most of them and pants are a size 6. Trench coats are a size 6 and I could have went down a size in them. Dress was originally a 6 and I went down to a 4. The coats were so darling I wanted to bring all of them home. Will need to wait for a major sale to do that though! I also paired it with a cardigan that is part of the conscious line and under 25, I also took that home because of the price.

    This dress is only 15.00 such a steal! I didn’t even get it for that, it was full price in the store when I bought it. I wanted to show off all of the ways to style it with the different trench coats and also with the cardigan. Like I mentioned previously it was first in a size 6 but that was too big so I sized down to the four which was a much better fit on me.

    This trench coat is so dreamy, I so wanted to get it but my coat closet is literally exploding right now. Such a pretty piece, truly timeless and chic.

    I love this black as well but I do have one just like it from Abercrombie I bought last fall. This one is a good one and will not break the bank at under 70, wait for a sale of 25% off and grab this one.

    I pair this cardigan with denim, black denim and black pants so far this season. I am sure it will look cute with shorts as well for this upcoming warm weather. Lightweight but still a good solid material. Under 25 this cardigan is such a good deal.

    I could not find the link to this top but its a cute one, sleeveless with pleats, it complements the skirt well with matching pleats. I think you could put this top with white pants or camel pants and it would look so fancy. This blazer won me over and I am not normally a fan of blazers. It just looked so sharp and chic on I wanted to take it home but didn’t know if I could work it into my causal wardrobe as much as I would love too.

    I loved this sweater and it came home with me. I love how this looks like a bodysuit and is super slimming. You could easily pull off this look with any high waisted pants. I think any paperbag pant would look good with this top, especially a white pair.

    Office Causal try on haul for H&M:

    Size 4 in jeans, extremely comfortable but not from H&M. Causal office wear of course with jeans. Most offices you could pair the tops with the black slacks in the first photo. This try on haul from H&M showed all the good stuff they have to offer to transition to spring from the winter.

    These white tops are gold, not the color but worth every penny. You can dress them up and dress them down. Pair them with jeans, slacks or shorts they look good doing it all. I love how they look effortless and so chic.

    Loving the neutrals in this try on haul from H&M especially with this tan sweater, don’t make the mistake I did and dry it though, it is now Pipers sweater. I love it but it no longer fits me, great price so I may have to get it again and be careful around the dryer.

    One of my favorite sweaters, I have it in multiple colors! So easy and chic and comfortable, goes with jeans or shorts and looks so cute on. n I have the light gray and a camel color at home already in this sweater.

    This sweater, oh how I loved this sweater. I ended up getting the camel one you see below in a few. It was so hard deciding but they all were so pretty and priced at 29 I knew I could only justify one to the closet addition. These look so good with shorts shown below.

    Causal try on haul for H&M ideas:

    Extremely causal part of the try on haul from H&M. Shorts and sweaters are some of my favorite combinations and I love how they look together. Try mixing and matching your favorite tops from winter with shorts and you will see what I mean. Such good combinations. I go up a size in their shorts and they were still on the snug side so make sure to size up. Love how the cropped sweaters go with the shorts in these photos. This particular pair of shorts is only 13! Such a good deal they are worth getting even if you have to size up.

    For more spring looks head over to my other pages and check out my new youtube channel! Its just in the beginning stages so be nice lol. I hope to get more familiar with it soon. Its always a work in progress but you have to start somewhere right?

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  • Fashion,  lifestyle

    The looks of the week on Instagram 2.8.19

    I have been on the struggle bus all week. Just not full of energy like I usually am and lacking on pretty much every subject. I have so much to get done but not the energy to do it. Even my planner is lonely lol. I need to get it together because we have a crazy fun filled weekend coming up tomorrow and so much needs to be done.

    After losing my Instagram last weekend it has taken me a bit to get refocused on my plans but I am going to get there. I just got tickets to Rachel Hollis seminar when she is coming to Cedar Rapids in April so that kind of woke me back up for a bit. Last night on the way to Kyle’s I was listening to Joel Osteen talk about how much you want something, how big is your desire. Well mine is huge so I need to get back at it. How do you recover from a temporary shortfall?

    Love this look, top and chambray top is both true to size, black high waisted jeans go up one size.

    Hard to see but light pink stripes running thru this top, go up one size, jeans fit true to size.

    This pink heart top is so cute, paired with this skirt, both fit true to size or go down one size in the top if in between sizes.

    Super soft shirt on crazy sale lately, fits true to size. Paired with built in warm jeans that I love.

    Classic pink sweater, v neck fitting true to size paired with high waisted comfy jeans, also tts.

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    The best photos of the week on Instagram 1.18.19

    So ready for Friday!! Can’t wait to relax. I feel like this week has been dragging me down and I need a day to relax and refresh. I have been so hard at work trying to get everything done and it seems like all I do is add to my plate instead of take away. Although I did get some photos that were the best overall so far this week. Deb from Sunsets and Stilettos was talking about the “white space” and how after the holidays there is more of it and to try to not fill it up. I think I may need to practice that a bit this weekend. Enjoying the white space may be what I need this weekend.

    So, on to the clothes. Its been a good week of sales because everyone is trying to clear out what they have and make ready for all the spring items. So major sales at Loft, J. Crew Factory, and Old Navy to mention a few. You can always check my retailers page for the latest sales and also I just did a huge blog post on Loft.

    And to the best photos of the week:

    This was the most popular of the week, and for good reason, this top is so cute and chic and on major sale. It comes in a bunch of spring colors as well but I was totally thinking of Valentines day.

    Another Valentines Day idea, love this heart sweater and how neutral it is. Getting the love vibe but without the color.

    I absolutely love these leggings from Recovery Wear. Paired with a lavender sweatshirt that has pockets, oh yeah.

    This speckled sweater is one of my favorites and goes with everything. Really soft and cozy fitting large so go down one size. My favorite jeans as well usually always on sale at 25.00.

    This tunic was your favorite from the Loft sale. It goes great with jeans and spanx! Go up one size for a looser fit.