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1. Fit & Flare Crepe Midi Dress in Black Floral, Dark Mauve, Black Jack and Dark Green: So I initially purchased this dress in just the black floral, but once I received the order and tried it on, I liked it so much I ordered it in all of the colors! I've never done that before, but I just really like this dress! It fits so well and looks so nice! It's just the right length and sleeve length, the material feels very nice, not too heavy but not too thin. And it has pockets! I did end up returning the Dark Mauve, I just didn't care for the color on me. But otherwise I am very happy with this dress! It has definitely become my favorite dress!

2. Chiffon Skirt | Printed in Navy: I really like this skirt! I saw it at Uniqlo and was disappointed they didn't have it in store in my size, but luckily I was able to order it online! The online images don't do it justice. It's very pretty and flowy and feels like very nice quality. I know I will get a lot of use out of it!

3. Lace Sweater in Green: I ordered this from Uniqlo as well. It's not something I would typically order, which I guess is why I like it, as it's different than something I would typically buy. But I liked the color and thought it would be fun to wear. 

4. Button-Down Flannel Tunic in Gray Plaid and Burgundy Plaid: I ended up returning these. I like the look of flannels on other people but I just didn't like how they looked on me. 

5. Vince Camuto Ladies' Hooded Full-Zip Jacket in Tan: I picked this up while at Costco recently because I needed a nicer jacket. I really only have a rain jacket and a winter coat, so I needed something nicer to wear if I'm wearing a dress or nicer clothes. This was very reasonably priced and is very nice quality for the price. I haven't gotten a chance to wear it yet as it's been too warm, but I know it will get a lot of use out of it this winter.

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This is a longer one today! I placed a large Old Navy order after a recent 40% off sale and wanted to share what I purchased. Most of these were all items I was needing for our trip to Europe plus a few items I've been needing in general. Fortunately almost all of these items worked out for me!

Anyways, here is what I got!

1. Stretch Ankle Golf Pants in Navy: The length is a little confusing on these. I'm 5'8" and these are full length on me. I just do not like wearing jeans and have really been trying to find pants that are not jeans. I found these on Amazon and decided to give them a try. I do really like these. I think they're maybe a little pricey for what they are but they're very comfortable and come in a variety of colors.

I brought these with me while I was in Europe and they are very lightweight and didn't take up much room in my suitcase which is definitely a plus! And the athletic/stretchy material was very comfortable for all the activities we did while still looking dressy and nice. They are very easily dressed up or down and overall I don't think you can go wrong with them!

2. Open Toe Slippers in Grey: I found these on Amazon and when I ordered these grey was the cheapest color so that is why I got those. Not that it really matters since that color isn't available anymore. The only reason I got these was because I was looking for some slippers that were very inexpensive and lightweight that I could bring with me while traveling. I don't like walking around in hotel rooms barefoot or without shoes on so I wanted some slippers that were easy to pack and wear when I'm in a hotel or traveling.

These work great for what I needed them for. I took them with me on our trip to Europe and they were so nice to slip on after a shower or walking around the hotel room. They're very lightweight, have a non-slip rubber sole, and packed pretty flat so they took up very little room in my suitcase. They're pretty cushioned and were more comfortable than I was expecting. I paid less than $10 for these, so you can't beat the price!

3. Printed Short-Sleeve Notch Collar and Cool Nights Printed Pajama Shorts in Merry Dot Navy/Ivory: These do seem to run a little small, so if you are between sizes I would size up. I had been needing some new pajamas for so long and just hadn't come across any that I liked or fit right. I had been eyeing these for a while but just couldn't justify the price. I finally was able to get them on sale plus I had a 20% off coupon, so I got a pretty good price on them! 

They're super comfortable, I really like how they fit, the shorts are just the right length (they're a 4" inseam, so not the extremely short shorts like most pajama shorts seem to be.) they have pockets, and I couldn't go wrong with the polka dot print! 

These pajamas come in a ton of different prints and top and bottom combinations. So I would definitely recommend taking a look if you're looking for new pajamas.

4. Luxe Sleeveless Top in Navy Floral: I really like to wear these sleeveless tops with a cardigan so I am always checking for new prints in these tanks. If I'm being really picky I wish it was a scoop neck instead of the high neck but overall I just liked the floral print.

5. Waist-Defined Midi Dress in Polka Dot: Obviously I have a thing for polka dots! Haha. I just really like how classic and timeless the pattern is and I really like the dress style. It's maybe a little big (I think if I had sized down it would have been too small) but otherwise I really like this dress! I took it on our trip to Europe and wore it a lot!

6. Extra High-Waisted Utility Shorts in Panther: These did not work at all. I ordered my regular size but the waist was very small and I couldn't get them even close to being buttoned! They looked okay in the legs but I think if I sized up to fit my waist they would be huge everywhere else. Disappointing because I thought they looked cute but definitely did not work for me!

7. High-Waisted Crinkle Gauze Shorts in Black Jack: These have a 5" inseam so I was interested in giving these a try. I have a really really hard time finding shorts I like. I don't like shorts that are too short but I don't like shorts that are too long either. These are perfect! Just the right length, elastic waistband that looks kind of like the paperbag waist. I like that they are a higher rise and look good with a shirt tucked in or untucked. Overall really like these!

8. Vintage T-Shirt in White Lilies: (I also ordered this t-shirt in Dark Mauve but it looks like that color isn't available anymore.) These t-shirts looked kinda boxy, which isn't my typical style but I was looking for an inexpensive (I paid like $8 for it so it was worth a try.) t-shirt I could knot and wear with some skirts that I have or tuck into the pants I have listed above. These did not work out at all like I was hoping. They were VERY short and very boxy and not at all what I was expecting. They really looked nothing as they appear in the listing photos. I returned these.

9. EveryWear V-Neck T-Shirt in Dark Bottle: I don't typically do a lot of v-necks as they are typically too low-cut for me but this one didn't look like it was a deep V so I thought I would give it a try. I really like the dark green color and it was very inexpensive. It's nothing fancy but I like that it's lightweight (but not too thin) and and fit nicely.

10. SoSoft Lite Crop Cardigan in Black Jack: I really like this cardigan. I was looking for something that was cropped to wear with dresses as the cardigans I do have are much longer. This is just the right length and feels like nice quality. It's not super thin but isn't too heavy/warm either.

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My Recent Old Navy Haul

Old Navy recently had a 30% off sale (it looks like it's still going on) so I ended up buying a few things and I thought I would recap what I got. I typically end up returning at last half of the things I order (not on purpose, just unfortunately their clothes fit weird sometimes!). 

1. Fit & Flare Tie-Front Cami Midi Dress in Black: This dress surprised me. I thought maybe I wouldn't like it as it's not a style I would typically go for but a couple of people I follow on Instagram had it in different colors and it looked cute so I thought I would give it a try. It was on clearance (only $10!) and all that was left was the black color in a tall. I don't normally get a tall in dresses from ON but since that was all they had it's more of a midi length on me but that's fine. 

I was pretty surprised at how well it fit! It has a very defined waist which I really like and it has pockets which is always a plus! The material is pretty thick which is nice, but would probably be too hot in the middle of summer. So overall I'm pretty impressed with this dress!

2. Square-Neck Bodysuit in Dark Bottle: I like this bodysuit pretty well. I like the square neck and that the material is thick. I'm 5'8" and ordered this in a tall and it is a tad long. I know if I ordered this in a regular length it would have been too short. The snaps are kind of uncomfortable and while it is full-coverage it is not very discreet if you know what I mean! So if I wear it with a skirt you wouldn't notice the lines but if I were to wear it with pants or a more fitted skirt it would be very noticeable so I don't like that. 

3. Luxe Rib-Knit Tunic T-Shirt in Dark Bottle: I liked this top, but I ordered the wrong size and when I went in store to exchange it for a different size (it wasn't available in store.) the employee insisted that she couldn't order it for me. I know that is wrong because they've done it before. So I guess if I want it I'll have to place another order myself which I wasn't really wanting to do. I'm sure I could call them and explain the situation so I wouldn't have to pay for shipping but I don't know if I really want to deal with that. Anyways, I did like it but since it's a rib-knit it was a little clingy and I just preferred to have it in a different size.

4. Cloud 94 Soft Tulip-Hem Tunic in Nebula: I did not like this top. It looked cute on the models and I liked the color but the material is really weird (kind of a velvety feel instead of like an athletic type material) and very thin. I ordered it in a tall and it is very long. Also the neck felt kind of tight. I wish it was a crew or scoop neck. I think that would have made it look more flattering instead of just sort of oversized and frumpy. I don't mind an oversized top for working out but this one just didn't look/fit right.

5. High-Waisted Wow Super-Skinny Black-Wash Ankle Jeans: Returning. These fit great except for the fact they barely buttoned. I had a feeling these probably wouldn't fit but they were only $10 so I thought I would give them a try anyways. I have such a hard time with jeans. They either fit in the waist and are too baggy everywhere else or they fit everywhere else and are too small in the waist. So unfortunately I had to return these.

6. First-Layer Fitted Cami Top for Women in Black: I've purchased several of these camis over the years. They're cheap, not too thin but not too thick, and are great for wearing under sweaters or different tops.

7. Puff-Sleeve V-Neck Crepe Midi Dress for Women in Burgundy Ditsy Floral: I was a little unsure on this dress when I ordered it but thought I would just give it a try anyways and as soon as I pulled it out of the package I liked it. Color/print are cute. Material is thin but not too thin (it isn't see-through). It's very figure flattering. I did have to exchange it for a larger size because I was afraid if I washed it it would shrink too much. But otherwise this is a really cute dress!

Have you purchased any new clothes lately? Or where are your favorite places to shop for clothes?

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1. Pajama pants Black/dotted: These are nothing fancy. Just some inexpensive pajama pants. I had a similar pair years ago that had worn out and so it was time to replace them. I like the jogger style although they are a tad short on me (but that is nothing new. Joggers always seem to run a little short for me.) They're not too thin but not too heavy either so they're nice for spring/summer.

2. Converse Oxford Rave Sneaker in Lavender: I had been looking for quite a while for some sneakers that were comfortable for walking longer distances but also would look nice while wearing dresses or nicer clothes so I decided to give these a try. They are fairly comfortable, although maybe not the most comfortable shoes. They are certainly more comfortable than the regular Chuck Taylor style Converse but not as comfortable as something with a good insole and/or arch support. The insole in these is not removable so I can't replace with something else. 

For example when I visit my siblings in Northern Virginia we will walk around Arlington, Alexandria, or DC and are taking the metro and just doing a lot of city walking so I need something that is comfortable but also very practical and these are nice for that.

I also am just not on board with the whole white sneaker trend as the thought of trying to keep them clean seems like a nightmare so I thought these were a good compromise!

3. Button Front Tiered Midi Dress in Blue Floral: I really like this dress although it definitely needs a belt! It's hard to tell in the picture based on how the model is posed but there is no elastic in the waist so it was wide in the waistband for me. Adding a belt helped to give it some shape to look more flattering on me. The dress is lightweight and overall just a cute style I think would look good on anyone. 

4. Sleeveless Dress (in black): This dress was really disappointing. It looked cute but the fit was really odd. It was too short and maybe a tad small. If I'd gone up a size it would have been way too big. The straps weren't adjustable and they felt too short and were at the awkward place where they rub against your arm/arm pit. The bust area was really puffy and the waistband didn't fall at my natural waist. Overall just a really odd unflattering dress. It was one of those things where as soon as I put it on I didn't even have to look in the mirror to know it was a big no. I'm not a fan of peasant blouses and this kind of reminded me of that.

5. Satchel Handbag (in black): I like this bag! I have a very specific criteria for purses (which I don't feel is unreasonable but does seem hard to come by.) I just like my purse to have a crossbody strap and zip closed on top for safety and not be too big or too small.

This bag is just the right size for what I need. Since my beloved Kate Spade bag was quite literally falling apart (the strap is hanging on by threads.) I really needed something new. And while I've always liked my KS bag it's just a tad small. It was hard to fit anything extra like if I wanted to bring my Kindle with me or something. I've wanted to get another Kate Spade bag but I just haven't found one that I like. This Target purse is just big enough without being too big. And for the price this is a pretty nice bag. 

6. ASICS GEL-Excite 9 in Black/Frosted Rose: I really needed some new running shoes as my old ones were pretty worn out. I've had them for a couple of years and have gotten a ton of miles out of them. I have always had great luck with Asics and these fit great like they always do. Although after wearing these once a  I did get a blister on the back of my ankle which was not something I've ever had happen before. It's cushioned right there so I'm not sure what was rubbing. I've messed with it a little bit and it seems to be better so I don't know. Anyways, the frosted rose wouldn't have been my first choice but I didn't want to pay $10 more just for the black/white ones. 

Have you bought anything new lately?

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I've been really needing some new clothes and have had such a hard time finding anything lately! This is really all I have bought in the last 6 or so months (or at least all I've kept. I've bought other stuff and returned it because I didn't like it.) 

I feel like the styles are just so ugly lately. Although Target seems to be getting some cute stuff in for spring. Spring is usually when I tend to find the clothing I like the most just because I like more of the colors and prints associated with spring time. 

1. Under Armour Women's Shorts in Black/White: I really like these shorts and wear them all the time! I need to order them in some more colors. It's so hard to find athletic shorts that aren't super short. I like something in the mid-thigh area so the 5" length is perfect. The material is nice. It's a bit heavier than most athletic shorts and has a bit of stretch to it. And these have decent sized pockets.

2. White T-Shirt Bodysuit and Black T-Shirt Bodysuit: I've been trying to find some bodysuits to wear with skirts and have had a hard time finding any that fit right. I don't like the ones that feel like swimsuit material and a lot of others are really thin and see through. These have a nicer, slightly heavier material so the white specifically isn't too see through. They fit nice and they're looser fitting so they aren't skin tight like a lot of others.

3. Women's V Neck Ruffle Floral Wrap Maxi Dress in A1-blue: This dress is really pretty although I'm not a huge fan of the material. It just feels kinda cheap. I did get it on sale so it's not a huge deal. That said I like how it fits. It's flowy, adjustable, and super flattering. It comes in a bunch of different colors, fabrics, and styles. I would definitely buy this again in a different style/color. If you're between sizes I'd definitely recommend ordering your larger size (that's what I did) especially with wrap dress you want to make sure you have enough dress to wrap around and tie!

4. Acorn Lightweight Bristol Loafer in Navy/Blue: I got these for my birthday and I really like them! I was looking for something to wear around the house that would be comfortable for when I'm standing for long periods of time cooking. Pretty much every pair of slippers I've looked at are of the really warm and fuzzy variety and since I live in South Carolina I really didn't want something that is going to make my feet hot! I like that these look more like a shoe and are great for all seasons. The sizing is weird on these and they were a little big but I got some insoles that helped to make them more comfortable which made them fit just fine.

5. OFFLINE By Aerie Goals High Waisted Legging in True Black: I like these leggings pretty well. The waistband does roll down which is annoying (if I go a size up they're too big. I think it's just the silky material). But besides that I like the look and feel of these. I got these on sale for half off. Definitely would not pay full price for them.

6. Under Armour Vanish Jogger in Black/White: These joggers are nice although I don't love the fit. They're kind of baggy in the hips and thighs (you can tell just from the picture) but they're fitted from about the knees down so if I sized down I think they'd be too small. It's not a big deal though. I just like them for wearing around the house. They have a functioning drawstring waist (it's surprising how many pants have a drawstring that doesn't work!) and decent sized pockets. Like, I can actually put my phone in my pocket. Which is a huge plus for women's pants!

7. Midi A-Line Slip Skirt in Black/White: This skirt it so cute! I was really surprised at how well it fit too! Sometimes this style of skirt is really unforgiving and clingy in all the wrong places but it's actually really flattering. Definitely recommend! It has an elastic waist, the slit isn't too high so it looks cute on the side and also off center at the front, and the heart print is just really cute!

8. Daily Ritual Standard-Fit Short-Sleeve Crewneck Tunic in Deep Green and Deep Blue: I really like these and have this tunic in three other colors besides the two listed here. This is the only tunic length t shirt I've been able to find that is actually long enough to wear with leggings. 

 Have you purchased any new clothes lately? 

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1. Mid Rise Jean Leggings in Medium-Dark Wash: I have had a hard time trying to finding dark wash skinny jeans since American Eagle apparently no long sells the ones I liked. So I decided to give these a try. I sized up because usually jeggings can fit pretty snug but these are pretty stretchy so I could've gotten away with going with my normal size. These are also pretty soft which is nice.

I purchased them on sale, but I don't know that I like them enough to buy them again. They're just okay. I don't really like wearing jeans that much in general because I find them to be uncomfortable, and I really don't want to spend too much money on them, but I like having at least one good pair of jeans! So I guess I am still sort of on the search for a good, affordable pair!

2. Women's UA Velocity Twist Short Sleeve in Cinna Red: I picked this tee up while we were at the Under Armour outlet store a while back and I really like it. I like that it's a thicker material and is a bit longer in length. I have a hard time with a lot of athletic tees because they seem to be very short and have cap sleeves, which I don't like, so I was very glad to find this one! 

3. High Waist Shorts in Light blue/purple floral: These were a hard no! I bought a dress in the exact same print last year so I thought I would give these shorts a try but they looked horrible on! The waist fit okay but the legs were so wide they just looked very unflattering. You could almost fit two legs in one leg hole! Anyways, I returned these! It's so difficult to find shorts that fit well!

4. EveryWear Printed Slub-Knit T-Shirt for Women: I ordered some things from Old Navy while they were doing a 50% off sale a while back and ended up returning everything. This tee looked cute online but the color was more periwinkle in color than a light blue, and the cut was rather frumpy looking. I really liked the floral pattern but was disappointed in the fit.

5. Women's Ribbed Bodysuit in Purple: I purchased this on a whim as I've been attempting to find some bodysuits to wear with skirts. It's hard to keep a top tucked into a skirt and a lot of the time it looks lumpy, so I figured I should start trying to find bodysuits! I did size up and definitely recommend that. I also purchased this in white and the white was very see-through so I returned that one. Anyways, the price is great ($12!) and it fits pretty well.

6. Tie Belt Shirt Dress in black: I really liked the floral pattern of this dress but unfortunately it was sold out in my size in that pattern so I decided to just go with the black since I still liked the style. I ordered my regular size and it fit fine. I ended up seeing the floral pattern in store and decided it didn't look as nice as I thought it would, so I'm glad I got the black! It fits nicely and I like the tie belt to make it more flattering. It's listed as a maxi length, but on me it's kind of between a maxi and a midi, so I'll probably have my mom hem it so it's more of a midi length. Besides that the dress is pretty lightweight so it should be nice for summer

7. Button front dress in cream/small flowers: This was an immediate buy. The cut/style was perfect and the print is just so pretty! I initially ordered it in my regular size and it came damaged and was also a little too small, so I exchanged it for a larger size and that one is too big. The material is incredibly thin (like almost see through!) so while I love the style of the dress I'm disappointed that it didn't work out. 

Have you purchased anything new lately? 

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Linen-blend Shorts High Waist in Dark Blue: I ordered these from H&M at the end of the summer, so I didn't get to wear them too many times but I do like them. I like that they're high waisted (but not too high) and that the linen material is lightweight. They fit pretty well and overall are just a nice and basic pair of shorts!

Women's Kindness Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt - Green Floral: This seemed to run really small so I sized up 2 sizes since I wanted it to fit a little looser (Like on the model). It's pretty inexpensive, I liked the floral image, and my favorite part is the material is actually on the thicker side. T-shirts for women seem to be tissue paper thin and see through, so I really like that this one is made with a better material! 

Long-Sleeve Waffle-Knit Henley Tunic T-Shirt for Women in Ivory: This top is so soft! It is kind of a boxy fit which I don't love, but it's loose fitting and nice just for more of a lounge type top or front tucked.

Textured Cotton-Blend Tunic Sweater for Women in Dark Green: I'm not really much of a sweater person, but I decided to take a chance and order this one. I'm glad I did because I really like it! I really like the color, a pretty hunter/forest green color. It is on the longer side but since I'm 5'8" it's not quite tunic length on me. It's made of a very soft material too! 

Breathe ON Short-Sleeve T-Shirt for Women in Pale Glass- I ordered this in a tall and it still seemed short. It's just past my waist but I was expecting it to be a little longer. Anyways, it's fine, just not quite what I was expecting. I'm actually not sure why I kept this top as it's just not quite the fit I was looking for, but for working out at home it's fine. 

High-Waisted CozeCore Jogger Leggings for Women in Black Jack: This was the only item in my Old Navy order I had to return. While I liked these, they just did not fit. I even sized up due to the reviews and while I was able to get them on they had very little stretch to them so they weren't very comfortable. Definitely just a very stiff and uncomfortable pair of leggings!

Oversized UltraLite All-Day Performance T-Shirt for Women in Plumeria: This one does look a little better on than it appears in the pictures. I was looking for a tunic-length t-shirt to wear while working out and this fit the bill. I wouldn't pay full price for it, but it was definitely worth the $10 I did pay for it. I sized down so it's loose fitting without being as baggy looking as it appears on the model. Old Navy clothes always seem to run very short, so I was glad that this t-shirt was actually tunic length on me!

Long-Sleeve Plush-Knit Henley Tunic T-Shirt for Women in Raisin Arizona: This top is pretty similar to the ivory waffle knit henley as it's just as soft, but obviously not waffle-knit. It's the same kind of boxy fit, but great just for lounging or a comfy casual top.

I usually have pretty bad luck with Old Navy orders. I typically find lots of things I like, but I really struggle with the short and boxy fit of most of their items. I was really surprised that I was able to find so many items that worked for me this time! I ordered them all over Black Friday, so it was nice to be able to get 50% off the entire order!

Have you purchased any new clothes or anything interesting lately?