Saturday, August 26, 2017

The Great Big Bootie Review!!



I'm gearing up for Fall and Winter, okay AND Spring, so I've tried the ten booties pictured and a couple more 😊 Let's just get right down to business, starting with my favorites. I'm judging all of them based mostly on comfort and cuteness. I want to wear them to work, and they HAVE to be comfortable for my teaching job where I'm on my feet most of the day. 
If you want to skip all the commentary and just go straight to the links, skip all the way to the bottom of this post and they are all there in one spot. I won't blame you at all 😎 
If you want to hear my reviews of each, well grab your coffee, this is going to be a long post 😄--

Of all of the ones that I've tried, I am kicking myself for not keeping the one pictured below. 



It was THE most comfortable one out of the dozens that I've tried. I ordered it in the Taupe Oiled Suede during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and apparently I was suffering from temporary insanity because I sent it back thinking I might be able to do better. I was dead wrong. I'm reordering even though it's no longer on sale, but this time in Black because that's what I now need.  Feels like about a 2" heel, TTS and available here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUj4  [affiliate link]


I did find a different, lighter taupe bootie that I like just as much with a low heel, pictured below.




It's hard to see in the pics, but they're perforated and super cute! Sooo comfy and that side slit makes them the CUTEST! They are a little darker than they look like they are on the store site!



Okay, that's it-these are my fav low heel bootie. They are Lucky Brand and available here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUkI
and here: http://shopstyle.it/l/hHL8
Tee pictured--TTS, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUux 
Denim pictured--TTS, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUuB
[affiliate links]

On to my next fav, this new Sam Edelman with THOSE TIES and I am completely obsessed! They're the softest supple suede and when you see them in person they seriously look like a million dollars. They zip up the back so you don't have to mess with the ties more than once to get them right and then you can just use the zip in the back to get them on and off. Easy! Comfy and easy to walk in, TTS and in three colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUqe   
and here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUrK  [affiliate links]
The Stone Blue Suede is pictured below. I'd call it a medium grey with just a hint of blue. They. Are. Gorgeous. ALL of the colors are gorgeous. You know what? Let's just make these a tie for first place too 💗



Okay now on to the section that I call mislabeled shooties. They're cut low enough that I would not call them a bootie, even though that's what they are named on the store sites. When your entire ankle is showing, I call that a shootie. In any case, they're all comfy and cute. It's just a matter of what you're looking for. I am looking for booties, not shooties currently, so these all went back. 




Above are Franco Sarto. Great colors, comfy, great quality. These would be great for work if you need a black shootie, because the heel is the same color as the top which makes them look less casual and therefore perfect for work. Great for times that it's too cold for a flat or a pump, but a bootie seems like too much. TTS and available in two colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUxF  [affiliate link]

Next is the Caslon pair--





Pictured above and below are the Caslon bootie (shootie really). These are crazy similar to the Franco Sarto ones. Comfy, cute, TTS. The only difference between these and the Franco Sarto ones are that the Caslon in Black have a light brown wood color heel and the Franco Sarto in Black have a black stained wood heel. Again, if you're shopping for a pair to wear to work and are good with a shootie, I'd recommend the France Sarto up above. Back to the Caslon though--they just don't look right with ankle denim, do they? But they'll look great with work pants or longer denim.



Caslon shootie here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fULq
Cardi, TTS, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUJ3
Black twist hem tee--size up if in between, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fULg
[affiliate links]


Okay, back to actual booties! I've had these for awhile now and love them! The color is so good and so versatile! They do have a higher heel and I felt the need to add a memory foam insert, but they look and feel great if you're alright with a higher heel. 



These are Vince Camuto from last year, but still available at a crazy good price in brown and black, TTS, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUE1  [affiliate link]



What about when it rains? Do waterproof booties that are super cute really exist??


YES THEY DO!!!!  Suede is gorgeous but I won't wear them if the weather isn't completely dry. You can have it both ways with these 💓 They're comfy, they're cute, they're waterproof but look like regular gorgeous suede! Pictured above, TTS and available in four colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUJd [affiliate link]



Next, a deep side slit and super comfy suede option--



So comfy and so cute! TTS and available in three colors for only $75 but going fast here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUO3
[affiliate link]


And THEN...




I've always wanted a blush bootie and I've finally found a comfy one that isn't a small fortune! They are beautiful! The perfect shade of pink. Not too crazy pink, just a nice subtle but definite blush. 




Comfy and TTS and available in two more colors but going fast here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fULC
Top--so cute, very oversized. I sized down two sizes to a small. Such great colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUMV
Denim here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUM4 
[affiliate links]


Now for the great big NO. 



I'm still angry at these booties. I'm angry because they are so stinkin' super cute but I tried on my normal size and every size around it, and they either hurt or they slip around my heel so much that I couldn't do it. Boo. I know lots of other girls that have said the same, so please beware of these gorgeous but impossible booties: http://shopstyle.it/l/fUVd [affiliate link]

WHEW! Now off to enjoy the rest of the weekend! I hope to lay around as much as possible because life has been CRAZY lately 😜  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
XOXO,
Not A Two




Saturday, August 19, 2017

Work wear picks from Macy's!!

Hello lovely ladies! I hope you all are enjoying a wonderful weekend 💋 This post is allll about work wear. I just saw that Macy's is having a pretty good sale and I really want to update my work wardrobe, so I've poured through a ton of pages and rounded up some picks that I will be trying soon. I'm trying to break my black pant habit for work with these pieces 😊 The prices are already great, but remember to try these codes too--
Up to 20% off with code: SUPER
$10 off of your $25 purchase with code: SUP25
Exclusions apply of course 😐 and not all of the items below will let you use a code, but some will!
Most of these have great prices without the codes too! 
A few more things--lots more are on sale, not just work wear and you can see it all here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fjnm
All of the "Wear To Work" section here: http://shopstyle.it/l/fjnO
If it ends up looking like they are going to charge shipping, remember you can add any beauty item and your order ships for free!! I added this $4.50 eyeliner (good reviews) to my last order with a clothing item and the whole order shipped free!! 😊http://shopstyle.it/l/fjoh
XOXO,
Not A Two




Saturday, August 5, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What's left and worth buying :):)

Hi gorgeous ladies! By now you are probably well aware that this thing is over tomorrow and prices go back up on Monday, August 7th. SO, here's my picks of what is left AND 100% worth buying before the prices go back up! I own most of these and LOVE them!! 
XOXO,
Not A Two









Saturday, July 29, 2017

My picks of the Nordstrom Rack Clear The Rack event!

Good evening beautiful ladies! Nordstrom Rack's Clear The Rack event ends tomorrow, so I thought I would gather up my picks of the brands that I know and love, all in one spot for you right here. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! These great deals make it even better!!! 😍
XOXO,
Not A Two




You can see the entire sale here: http://shopstyle.it/l/dHaI

Sunday, July 23, 2017

6pm Sale Picks!

Hello lovely ladies! I hope you are having a wonderful Sunday afternoon 💋 Let's just get right to the point of this post, shall we? I came across this major 6pm sale and there are some GREAT staple pieces in some of my fav brands marked down to amazing prices! Check those prices out!! 
OH--please don't miss the little gray arrow about half way down on the right to see more!! 
XOXO,
Not A Two

A couple of notes on sizing that I've heard from other bloggers--order a size up in the UGG slippers and if you order the Free People thermal, order a size down!





Friday, July 21, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale- My favorites (so far)

From the items that have been delivered so far, these are my must have favorites! To see everything I've ordered, click here. Such a good sale!! Prices go back up on August 7th!


Reg and plus sizes and THIS ONE IS one of my favorites!! Ohhhhhh the softness! THE SOFTNESS! I have the older version and I love that one but I love this one even more! Same fit but def an upgrade in the cozyness factor!! I want to live in this!! The burnout colors are realllly good too! So different 😎 It's oversized and I'm in a medium. 
Four great colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cTzy
and in plus sizes here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cTzB

$39 Articles of Society cropped denim--major softness, great stretch all over, love the darker wash so much, TTS [I'm in my normal AoS size 30], great fit and pockets here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cPzk
Boots are last year's [still waiting on shoes from the nsale to be delivered] but mine are still available and they're Vince Camuto marked down to $59 [reg $150] 😲, TTS, SO CUTE, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cPBl




LOVE this $23 Lush top!! Disclaimer--clearly I didn't steam it before taking the pic for reasons of rushing my head off last night/ my super excited state to get a few pics to show you, BUT hopefully you can still see it's cuteness! It steamed easily and I'm wearing it at work today 😁 TTS, great fit [I'm in a large], good length, cute tie detail on the sleeve, flowy, did I say cute? Two colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cQOJ
Pants are also in the Anni Sale! These are the $47 Halogen straight leg pants with pockets! They're really soft and have enough stretch to make them super comfy! They are very long! I'll have to wear heels every time with them or have them hemmed (I'm almost 5'9). Great pants in three colors! Sizing is tricky. I want to say size up. I am normally a 10 or 12 in other brands and went with 12 in these, and they just slightly pull across the hips on me. Available in sizes 00-16 and in reg and petite! Shop them here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cQPa
Heels--NOT part of the Anni Sale, cushioning, non slip bottoms, TTS, my absolute fav pump ever (and I've tried a LOT of pumps), walk in these all day without pain--
On sale but hit or miss in colors and sizes here: http://shopstyle.it/l/NiO
More colors and sizes, but not all on sale, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/NiQ and here: http://shopstyle.it/l/17f




$25 BP pullover!! There are mixed reviews on this one, but I'm joining the LOVE IT camp! So soft, great fit, flattering v neck, good length, so comfy! Dress up or down, wear it anywhere, wear it now and later, LOVE IT and going back for grey because $25!! 🙂
It runs large and for reference, I'm in a medium! 
Available in several great colors here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cQMK

Tote--BP and so much better in person! It looks crazy expensive and is bigger than I expected. LOVE it! Keeping!! It's here for $36: http://shopstyle.it/l/cPzu



THIS $15 Lush tee! Soft, not clingy, flattering v neck, great length! I have two more on the way because it can be worn now and layered later ❤️🤞
For reference, I'm in a large so I'd say TTS or size up if in between. PS- I had a small window of time last night to take pics so it's not steamed yet 😕




No surprise, the cashmere tunic is amazing! Keeping!! ❤️
Halogen cashmere--great length, gorgeous rich color [I'm in Heather Charcoal], not clingy but not too loose, TTS [I'm in large] but you could size down for a closer fit or size up for a more roomy fit, and do I really have to say it's soft? :):) LOVE it!
In two colors, going fast, hoping for a restock, here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cPDG
and in black here: http://shopstyle.it/l/cPEX



I'm supposed to get another large delivery tonight, so more to come soon!
XOXO,
Not A Two




Sunday, July 16, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale--What I ordered

It was so overwhelming really, but so far this is what I've ordered to try. My plan is to post reviews and pics as these items are delivered on my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/notatwo) and then do one big blog post of all of them right here in one spot next weekend! Whew, I can't believe how good this sale is!! There's so much more that I want to try,  but this will be a good start ;)  Remember, if you're not a cardholder, you will be able to order on July 21 so I would start adding items to your Wish List or the Shopping Bag now. Nordstrom has committed to restock everything that they can on the 21st. 
Please notice the little grey arrow about half way down on the right to go to page two!! 
XOXO,
Not A Two