February 2019 Top Ten

March 5, 2019

We are back for another monthly round up of the most purchased items from the previous month. I always love these posts because I enjoy seeing which items you ladies loved the most and which ones took a back seat. I always want to make sure that I bring you the best content and sales so looking over this data for trending items, categories and retailers helps me plan similar content for the next month and hopefully you like seeing behind the scenes a little bit too!

I’m in shock that the faux Gucci belt has fallen from it’s long reigning first place title. First place goes to a new Amazon designer dupe that is almost too good to be true and not surprising that it is a swimsuit. After my big Amazon swimsuit try on, it’s safe to say y’all love a good Amazon find and there will surely be more coming your way.

To shop any of the below items, simply click on the picture and it will take you to the retailers site to purchase! Also, if you enjoy these types of post and are curious about how I obtain this data and track sales on the back end, scroll down to the bottom of this post for more information on that!

Top Ten Purchased Items

10. POM POM BIKINI

9. STRAW ESPADRILLE

8. HIGH RISE PINK JEANS

Pink Jeans

7. LEOPARD SARONG

6. GINGHAM BIKINI

Amazon Swimsuit

5. SLIP SILK PILLOWCASE

4. SILK PILLOWCASE DUPE

3. FAUX GUCCI BELT

2. LONG SLEEVE MESH TOP

February top ten

1. SCALLOPED BIKINI

Amazon Swimsuit

And as a reminder on how I obtain the monthly top ten data…

I use an affiliate program called rewardStyle. This means that if you click on any link- whether it be from my Instagram or blog- that takes you to a product page on a retailer’s site and rewardStyle is able to track that it originated from me. Some affiliate programs will pay the influencer for every click that they generate from their site. RewardStyle pays per purchase made. This means that if you click on one of my links and then end up purchasing that item, I will get a small commission (usually between 7-12%). Many bloggers use this same program as part of their revenue source.

Because I use this service I do have access to data analytics. This means I can track what items are clicked on and purchased. I cannot see who clicked on them or what other items might have been purchased. For example, if you click on my Gucci Belt link and then purchase a swimsuit and a top in the same transaction, I will only be able to see that a purchase was made and that the dress link is how you got to the retailer’s site.

These analytics are incredibly important to me because it allows me to see what all of you are liking. At the end of the day, this little blog business of mine is meant to be a resource for all of you so having the ability to track and measure each product’s success is invaluable. Coming from a Finance background, I tend to geek out over the analytics side of it as I find it incredibly intriguing what all of you are liking, buying and clicking on the most! It gets my gears turning because I genuinely want to bring you products that you are going to love and want to buy (at the right price point of course)!

Like I mentioned, this little blog is a full time business for me which means I am so appreciative when you choose to click and shop through my links – whether that be on Instagram or the blog. I have poured everything I have into being a resource for all of you so that hopefully it makes your life a little bit easier. I know that shopping through my links is an extra step for you, but please know it makes all the difference to me. It is how I am able to continue sharing great deals, try on sessions, and everything else. O and it allows me to pay my bills 🙂

All of that is to say, shopping through my links does not cost you anything additional (the item is the same price), the retailer will just pay me a small cut since I am the one that referred you. Please know I am so thankful when you choose to shop through my links and give me credit for helping you score a great find!

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Outfits

Old Navy Thank You Event

March 1, 2019

I’m back with another highly requested Old Navy haul! They are currently having their “Thank You Event” which means everything is 40% off if you are a cardholder and 30% off for everyone else. Make sure to use code THANKYOU at checkout to apply your discount. If you do see something that you love and want to give me credit, I appreciate you purchasing through my links below! If you are more of an in store shopper and still want to give me credit, you can order online and pick up in store. This way I get credit, you don’t have to search in store for each piece and then once you pick it up you can try everything on and return what doesn’t work!

Happy shopping friends:)

Old Navy Try On

Tie Front Top: Breathable, light weight, cotton material. Size up!

Raw Edge Jeans: These are very stretchy and hit below the belly button. Run true to size. I am wearing the 0.

Old Navy Try On

Tie Front Tee: Buy this one in ALL the colors. It was one of my favorite things that I tried on. Very soft + comes in multiple colors. Size up!

Ankle Jeans: The best pair of Old Navy denim I have ever tried on. Very high quality and reminded me of Madewell denim. They have a small amount of stretch and hit right at the belly button. I am 5’4″ and would have preferred the petite length. Wearing the regular length here.

Old Navy Try On

Relaxed Fit Top: This top 100% came home with me. It is just $6 in cart!! It is extremely soft and made of cotton. I size up to a small for a little more of an oversized fit. It is long enough to wear with leggings and will also make a great swimsuit coverup!

Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.

Old Navy Try On

Tencel Top: Soft, flexible fabric that is easily dressed up or down. Great for the office. I always sized up in these but if you want a tighter, structured fit, they run true to size. Come in several colors!

Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.

Old Navy Try On

Graphic Tee: Old Navy graphic tees are the best! I sized up to a medium in this one in order to tie it. Size up one for normal fit and two if wanting to knot it.

Relaxed Fit Shirt: Great basic shirt that can be worn as is, tucked into jeans or tied in a knot. Size up!

Olive Mid- Rise Jeans: These have a good amount of stretch and run true to size. I am 5’4″ and would have needed the petite length. Wearing a regular here.

Old Navy Try On

Moto Jacket: Great designer dupe jacket that comes in 3 colors! Fits true to size and is light weight enough to be worn year round.

Old Navy Try On

Jumpsuit: Lightweight. linen material. Runs on the bigger side and as an elastic waist. Size down if in between sizes. Does not have pockets. Would be great for curvier women as there is plenty of room in the hips/booty! Also comes in a tall length option.

Old Navy Try On

Midi Dress: This midi dress comes in some beautiful, vibrant colors! It does run a little big so if in between sizes, size down. Also I am in the regular length here but would have needed the petite length! Could be paired with sandals or wedges and is church appropriate.

Old Navy Try On

Wrap Dress: Nursing friendly dress as it does have a working snap on the top. Runs on the bigger side so if in between sizes, size down.

Old Navy Try On

Ruffle Sleeve Dress: Perfect cotton, work appropriate dress! Would be great for a casual work environment. Could be dressed up with a pair of pumps or down with some sandals or sneakers. Runs true to size and comes in several colors.

Old Navy Try On

Midi Dress: I wanted this dress in ALL of the colors. It is the perfect Spring/Summer dress to take you from day to night. Throw it on with a denim jacket and wedges to dress it up. Runs true to size.

Espadrille Sandals: Again, buy them in ALL the colors. SO cute and a great designer dupe. They come in 4 colors. Make sure to size up a half size.

Old Navy Try On

Jumpsuit: The square neck line and pockets make this jumpsuit look much more expensive than it really is! SO flattering and comes in several colors/prints. I am 5’4″ in the regular length.

Old Navy Try On

Button Down Dress: One of my favorite things I tried on. Cute as is but would also be great unbuttoned and worn as a swim coverup. Runs true to size.

Old Navy Try On

Tencel Shirt: Soft, flexible fabric that is easily dressed up or down. Great for the office. I always sized up in these but if you want a tighter, structured fit, they run true to size. Come in several colors!

Pixi Pants: Great work wear pant for Spring/Summer. They run true to size. I am in the regular length.

Old Navy Try On

Plaid Button Down: Great basic to own. Size up! Just $9 in cart

Pocket Cardigan: So darn soft and stretchy you will want to live in this! Runs a little oversized but I would still get your true size.

Distressed Jeans: Very stretchy and run true to size.

Old Navy Try On

Graphic Tee: Do you not die for graphic tees with cacti, fruit and flamingos? Old Navy has a ton of options right now. I always size up so I can knot them!

Mid-Rise Denim Shorts: Run big, size down!

Old Navy Try On

Swimsuits

Their swimsuits all run very true to size! I am a true XS and found that to be the case for every swimsuit I tried on.

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Houston Rodeo Outfits

February 20, 2019

Houston Rodeo Outfit

Houston… are you ready to Rodeoooo?!

If you are from Texas then you already know what a big deal the Houston Rodeo is. Personally, I look forward to the Rodeo almost just as much as I do Christmas and for really good reason if you’ve heard of a thing called fried Oreos! They might as well shut down work and school when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starts because it takes precedent over just about everything. And while we might spend the majority of the year trying to convince non-Texans that we don’t ride horses to work or that cowboy boots and hats aren’t a part of our normal everyday wear, all of that goes right out the window when the Rodeo comes to town.

When it comes to Rodeo fashion, the Rodeo might as well be Texas’ own version of New York Fashion Week. For most of us, it’s our one time of the year to pull out the most Texan attire that we own and flaunt it. Suddenly every person is dressed like they just popped out of an old western. While you can bet to find every guy in a pair of Wranglers, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, the girls get to have a little more fun with their outfit choices. Long story short, just about anything goes as long as you’ve got your cowgirl boots on. If you live in Texas and don’t own cowgirl boots well then it’s about time you invest in a pair if you plan on sticking around the Lone Star State.

A few trends that I always love when Rodeo season comes around are embroidered attire, denim chambray, big belts and turquoise jewelry. I promise you will see it all. And I promise if you do dress to the Southern 9’s that you will not be out of place one bit. You will be more out of place if you don’t dress the part! If you are new to the Houston Rodeo or just need a little western style inspiration, see below!

On top of all of the Texan fashion, you can also bet to find a lot of country music, carnival rides, animals and a total food-lovers heaven. If you haven’t already given up hope on those New Year’s resolutions, you sure will after attending the Rodeo. They can fry just about anything you can imagine- Oreos, Twinkies, cheesecake, candy bars, ice cream, meat, vegetables you name it and they can fry it! You can always go for an old fashioned turkey leg but with all of the endless possibilities, you should probably take a page out of my book and try one of everything 🙂

Houston Rodeo Outfit

Houston Rodeo Outfits

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50 Instagram Captions for Wine Lovers

February 19, 2019

Instagram Captions for Wine Lovers

Between Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day, National Wine Day and all of the other reasons to celebrate our one true love this month (*cough*wine*cough*), the captions centered around wine have been at an all time high lately. If you are like me, you assume every day should be celebrated as National Wine Day but unfortunately the internet tells us that that is not the case.

For the rest of us that deem every day a wine day here are some cute, punny caption ideas to push that Instagram photo over the top. Maximum likeage material right here ladies!! Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s Day with a girls night in and your favorite bottle of Llano Estacado Signature Rosé or getting that perfect sunset and “cheersing” shot with Llano Estacado Pinot Grigio, there is a perfect Instagram caption for that.

Instagram Captions for Wine Lovers

ALL WINE

It’s wine o’clock somewhere
Save water, drink wine
Working nine to wine
Let’s go wine tasting on the couch
Wine is my spirit animal
Wine not?
Coffee keeps me going until it’s acceptable to drink wine
Love the wine you’re with
I could really go for a glass of wine and my own private island right about now
Gone with the wine
I enjoy long romantic walks down the wine aisle
Wine improves with age. I improve with wine.
Oops! Did I buy wine instead of milk again?
Wine is my Valentine
Wine-one-one my glass is empty
In dog wines I only had one

WHITE WINE

Everything happens for a riesling
I’ll be there in a prosecco!
Go chard or go home
Sauvignon blanc out
Today I’m going to be as useless as the “T” in Pinot Grigio
It’s ok to drink white wine after Labor Day
White wine all the time

RED WINE

Slay all day then cabernet
Red, wine and booze
You had me at merlot
How merlot can you go?
Exercise makes you more attractive. So does Pinot Noir. Your choice.
Roses are red, so is my wine. Refill my glass and I’ll be just fine.

ROSÉ

Rosé all day
Will you accept this rosé?
Rosé can you see?
Rosé > Roses
Stop and drink the rosé
On Wednesdays we drink pink

GIRLS NIGHT

Partner in wine
Tonight’s forecast… 99% chance of wine
Cheers to pour decisions
Any friend of wine is a friend of mine
Winesday Wednesday
Wine flies when you are having fun
Our book club only reads wine labels
My wine or die
Roses are red. Violets are fine. Let’s order pizza and i’ll bring the wine.
Wine a little, laugh a lot
The bottle says “four servings” but my heart says one
Sip me baby one more time
Hardest decision today: glass or bottle
#WCW stands for wine couch Wednesday right?
We’re on an all grape diet

If you do use any of these captions for Instagram I’d love it if you tag me so I can share in all of the wine shenanigans that I wish I was partaking in with you! I so wish I could have a glass of wine and chat about all of the things will ALL of you! Maybe one day we will figure out how to make that happen but until then cheers to it always being wine o’clock ladies!

The wine pictured in today’s post is my favorite bottle of rosé, the Llano Estacado Signature Rosé. It is my go to for girl’s nights and honestly all year round. I did a post here sharing how I use it to make Watermelon Frosé Margaritas (HOLY YUM!) during the warmer months. I might be bias because it’s a Texas wine and I’m a proud Texan, but then again i’ve tried a lot of Texas wines and Llano Estacado wines win my heart over every time. Not going to lie the price tag does too. Your girl is balling on a budget over here! If you’d like to try out any of their wines they are offering my followers 20% off with code CHICTOME20 on their wines. All are available on http://www.llanowine.com.

*Thank you Llano Estacado Winery for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Work Wear Wednesday: Midi Skirt Edition

February 13, 2019

Work Wear Wednesday Midi Skirt

Turtleneck: Similar | Skirt: Goodnight Macaroon (use code XOXOCHIC40) |
Blazer: WHBM | Shoes: Sam Edelman

Whenever I was still working in the corporate world I think I googled “creative office style” more times than I could count. I was sick of wearing the same thing on rotation every week and felt like none of my work clothes were very “cute” or “me”. One source of inspiration that I continually went back to was Mary Orton from the Memorandum blog. Working ladies, she is GOALS. Her outfits were always way out of my price range but I always had fun trying to recreate her looks for 1/20th of the cost she paid:)

If you are in a work clothes rut and looking for a fun piece to add into your rotation, try a midi skirt! I personally love the idea of midi skirts in the office because they are an appropriate length while still being feminine and cute! It’s a stand out piece that everyone is sure to recognize which is one positive. The other is that it’s longer than a pencil skirt which means you don’t have to shave as high LOL. The less effort to get ready in the mornings, the better. You feel me?

I rounded up several other midi skirts that are appropriate for the office and sure to be a staple in your closet. The great thing about all of these is that you could dress them down for the weekend as well. My favorite way to style a midi skirt lately is with a graphic tee and sneakers!

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