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February Best Sellers & More

I don’t know about you but the month of February seemed to absolutely fly by! Between starting a new job, my birthday and being down & out with the flu for a week, the month went by in a blink of an eye. Even with the dreaded flu it was such an incredible month and the start of many wonderful things that have me feeling beyond blessed and thankful. Now it’s time to take a look at the best sellers from February along with a quick blog post recap in case you missed anything shared. February’s best sellers featured a few of my absolute favorites and leaned heavy on the home decor side which is fun to see!

Pleated Midi Skirt Styled 3 Ways

It has been quite some time since I shared an outfit post styling one item multiple ways. The moment I purchased this pleated midi skirt from H&M, I knew it was time to bring those posts back! As I’ve said before, finding multiple ways to wear a single item in my wardrobe has become one of my favorite things. It truly has cut down on the amount of clothes I buy and it’s sort of a fun game to shop your wardrobe to style something in different ways. This pleated midi skirt checked all of the boxes!

Target Haul Vol. 5: Spring Workwear & Business Casual Style

The first Target Haul of 2020 is here! I truly love putting together these hauls. They were some of the top blog posts of 2019 so it was a no brainer that the series was going to continue in 2020. I recently went to Target in search of some spring workwear pieces and was extremely impressed with all of the options! Even though we are still in the heart of winter, seeing all of the pastel colors, floral patterns and lighter fabrics made me so excited for the warmer weather to come along. There’s a little something for everyone in this Target haul, from a $12 statement tee to the most versatile sweater dress and pops of spring patterns.

Abercrombie Jeans: Why I Love Them & My Favorite Styles

If you’ve been following me on Instagram for any length of time, you know my affinity for Abercrombie jeans. High school me certainly laughed when at age 29 I ventured into the store and gave their jeans a try. I had heard so many good things but was still a bit skeptical to be honest. Fast forward to today and I am officially hooked on their denim. So much so, that it’s the only brand of denim I own! Let’s dive into all things Abercrombie jeans!

December's Best Sellers

Another month in the books means it’s time to take a look at the best sellers based on your purchases! With so much holiday shopping that took place this month, it was fun to see some new things hit the top of the list that haven’t been the typical items. I’ll be sharing the overall top 5 from December plus some runners-up in different categories like clothing, shoes, accessories and home items. There’s even a tie for the #1 best seller!

the style guideStepfanie McCaffreyDecember 30, 2019December best sellers, best sellersComment

Cold Weather & Winter Essentials

Walking in a winter wonderland! Now that the snow and cold weather is here to stay for a bit, I thought it was perfect timing to share some of my cold weather essentials. Sometimes bundling up for the cold means layers upon layers and feeling like the most unfashionable blob there ever was. Thankfully I have found some cold weather essentials that not only look good, but keep you warm!

November's Best Sellers

Can you believe we are in the last month of 2019?! Where did the year go?! So with another month down, it’s time to take a look at the most popular items YOU bought in November! I always love seeing what items y’all love best and the top sellers from November were some of my favorite pieces I own.

the style guideStepfanie McCaffreyDecember 5, 2019best sellers, November Best Sellers, top products, monthly favoritesComment

Leopard Sweater Styled with Denim 3 Ways

Leopard print is going no where fast and in case you haven’t noticed from my Instagram feed, I’m just slightly obsessed with it! It comes in so many styles and prints so no two pieces are the same. I think leopard print is the new neutral and I love how versatile it is from the office to date night, weekend errands or picking apples on a crisp fall day. Today I’m sharing the most cozy leopard print sweater styling it with denim 3 ways.

October's Best Sellers

A new month means its time to recap last month’s best sellers! Today we’re taking a look at the top 10 best sellers from October. As I’ve said before, I love seeing what y’all are loving and interested in. October’s best sellers include some recurring items from previous months but also has a few surprises that I wouldn’t have expected.

September's Best Sellers

Another month in the books means its time for a recap of the best sellers! September just blew August away in so many ways from the blog to commission through these best selling items, so thank you for your continued support of TLSW. I thought I would structure each best sellers post a little different so that the content feels fresh and the series doesn’t get stale. For September, I’m sharing the #1 top seller overall and then picked a few of the top items for different categories like tops, bottoms and accessories.

the style guideStepfanie McCaffreyOctober 2, 2019best sellers, September best sellersComment

A Classic Shirt Dress Styled 3 Ways

The moment I saw this shirt dress I knew that I had to have it. The beautiful burgundy color sold me, and I love the classic style with a touch of vintage flare. I originally shared this in my Target Haul Vol. 2 and it has been a go-to piece since. This shirt dress can easily go from the office to date night so the styling options are endless. I might sound like a broken record but finding multiple ways to wear and style something in my wardrobe is my new favorite thing!

3 Cozy Cardigans You'll Live In This Fall

Cardigans and fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. They are a closet staple and the perfect cozy layering piece, easily transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall. I love how versatile cardigans are, taking you from the office to apple picking to a cozy weekend in watching football. I’m oddly picky when it comes to cardigans and really focus on texture and fit. Thankfully I found 3 super cozy [and affordable] cardigans that you’ll want to live in this fall.

the style guide, fall fashion, fashionStepfanie McCaffreySeptember 24, 2019fall fashion, fall cardigans, cardigan, cozy cardigansComment

Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds Vol. 2

Target lovers unite! Ya’ll loved the first Target Haul post I did and after asking on stories, it was unanimous that a round 2 was needed. They recently released some new fall fashion so I was excited to take a peak in store to see all of the great items in person. There are some great staple pieces - like an oversized white button-up - that will not only get you through the fall season, but winter and beyond. As I’ve said many times before, I’m all about maximizing your wardrobe and finding pieces that you can wear though multiple seasons in multiple ways is key.

4 Tips for Wearing Animal Print at the Office

The animal print trend is going no where fast and I am totally here for it! To me, it is such a versatile print, almost a neutral, but it can easily go from classy to trashy. With the trend continuing to grow and grow, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to style such a bold print in a professional manner for the office. Today, I’m sharing 4 easy tips that you can use for styling animal print for the office in a chic and trendy, yet professional way.

the style guide, fashion, fall fashion, workwearStepfanie McCaffreySeptember 10, 2019animal print, leopard print, snakeskin, workwear, the style guide, wear to workComment

August's Top 5 Best Sellers

Since I am back into the swing of things with blogging [and LOVING IT!], I thought it would be fun to start sharing the best sellers from each month with you. I’m sure you’ve seen other fashion bloggers/influencers do something similar. I think it’s fun to see what y’all are loving that I personally share; and as a consumer myself, I love seeing what is most popular for other bloggers. Here are the items YOU purchased and loved most over the month of August.

the style guideStepfanie McCaffreySeptember 5, 2019best sellers, white blouse, floral midi dress, leather jacketComment

Cozy Cardigan Styled 4 Ways

A cozy cardigan and fall go together like peanut butter and jelly. It’s a great layering piece and easily helps transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect neutral cardigan for quite some time now and finally found this cozy layering cardigan at Target. I shared it in my Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds post a couple of weeks back and it’s been a staple since!

Leopard Print Cami Styled 4 Ways

Leopard print is such a huge trend that keeps growing and growing…and I am totally here for it! It can be a muted basic or an eye-catching statement piece, but its everywhere. I shared this leopard print cami in the Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds post last week and I love it so much that I wanted to share it styled multiple ways.

the style guide, fashion, fall fashionStepfanie McCaffreyAugust 28, 2019the style guide, leopard cami, leopard print, fall fashionComment

Target Haul: Fall Fashion Finds

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know my love for Target. The other day I went in to get toothpaste and quickly got sucked in to the “Target effect.” You know, going to Target for one thing and leaving with 9823492384923 things you didn’t intend to get. I stumbled into the clothing section aka fall fashion land…and didn’t hate it one bit! They have so many great quality pieces right now that are incredibly versatile to take you from the office to date night to weekend errands and beyond.