Style A Friend | Part 1
Hi friend! I’m sooo excited for today’s post and I know it’s one you look forward to too! I have both Ali-Shaun and Rhonda joining me for our annual Style-A-Friend post!
But first, I love seeing what y’all love and here’s what topped your list this week!
Walmart Garland • Half Zip Pullover • Barefoot Dreams Set • Sneakers • Pine Branches • Bells • Starbust Earrings • Cardigan • Colleen Rothschild Advent Calendar
Style A Friend
I love these girls so much and they are so fun to hang out with! We spent the day trying on clothes from Nordstrom, Evereve, Loft, Old Navy, Walmart and Amazon. There were many laughs, a long lunch (Hughies for all my Vietnamese fans), and lots of girl talk along the way.
I’m breaking our try-on session into three posts. The next one will be live on Thanksgiving with all the Black Friday sales, and I’ll share the third on Cyber Monday, with the huge Amazon & Cyber Monday sales!
Size Reference
Megan : I am petite, 5’1 and about 110 lbs. I’m wearing size XS in all tops, skirts and dresses and 25 or 0P in jeans.
Rhonda : Rhonda is tall with long legs. She is wearing size Medium in everything.
Ali-Shaun : Ali-Shaun is 5’4 with an hourglass shape. She is wearing size Medium in everything. Her waist is small, and her chest is large. She wanted to mention the bra she invests in to keep the girls up. She swears by it and they have a wide range of pretty, supportive styles in large sizes.
Jeans Outfits
Megan | Sweater • Jeans (On Sale) • Mules • Bracelets
Ali Shaun | Sweater • Jeans (On Sale) • Heels
Ali-Shaun and I are both wearing the AG Mari jeans that we scored at the Nordstrom anniversary sale two years ago. Those jeans are incredibly comfortable with stretch that doesn’t wear out throughout the day. They have a mid-rise which I’m usually not a fan of, but in these jeans they work. They’re also a more crop length but on us shorties, they fit all the way to the ankle. That makes them perfect with flats.
I’m happy to share them with you here because they are on sale! Get your true size.
Ali-Shaun’s sweater is so festive for the holidays. It has a stretchy knit body and then sheer sequin sleeves to dress it up. She’s wearing it casually with jeans, but a skirt or pants will make it conservative party ready.
Sweater • Jeans (On Sale) • Mules • Bracelets
My top is a cozy chenille sweater by a brand I really like, Sanctuary. It’s so soft and comes in several colors.
Such a classic mule that goes with everything and great when you don’t want to wear a heel.
Sweater • Tank • Jeans • Sneakers
I loved seeing Rhonda in all the styles. She brought with her one of her favorite pair of jeans – the Risen Harper high rise boot cut jeans. After seeing them on her, Ali-Shaun and I both wanted a pair!
Her top is a wrap lightweight sweater that emphasizes the small part of your waist. She also loved the Gola Elan sneakers in that nice neutral tan color. They have a soft suede upper, so perfect for the fall and winter seasons.
Holy moly, Ali-Shaun LOVED the velvet leggings! They felt amazing on, very luxe. She is always a fan of a fair isle sweater, so this was a YES for her.
Sweater • Pants • Shoes • Wine Glasses
I chose this fair isle sweater in the punchy pink color and paired it with these awesome high waist, wide leg brushed corduroy pants. I’m wearing the color “white clay” but they come in several hues.
I really like the hint of shimmer in this sweater.
Top • Vest • Jeans (On Sale) • Sneakers • Bracelets
Often in Houston winter, we can get away with a cozy vest as a layering piece. I was surprised that this one is a wool blend because normally wool is too scratchy for me, but this one felt nice and soft. I like the boucle texture on it.
Top • Vest • Jeans (On Sale) • Bracelets
Megan | Top • Jeans (On Sale) • Sneakers • Bracelets
Ali Shaun | Top • Jeans (On Sale) • Boots
If your long sleeve tees need an upgrade, we both really liked this ribbed knit from BP. It fits TTS and comes in 13 colors. Great for wearing alone or layering under cardigans, vests and jackets.
Rhonda treated us to Starbucks! I think it’s fun to hear people’s Starbucks orders.
Me : Peppermint Mocha (I normally get tall, but a tall is against Rhonda’s religion, so she got me a grande). In the summer I like an iced coffee with salted caramel cold foam. 🙂
Ali-Shaun : Oak Milk Caramel Latte, extra hot
Rhonda : Venti Vanilla Latte with two pumps of vanilla
Top • Jeans (in blue) • Sneakers • Bracelets
I actually wore this “it’s beginning to look a lot like cocktails” sweatshirt to the Nutcracker Market with my mom. I think it sold out by now, but these are similar : Merry Sweatshirt and Gingerbread, Oh Snap! sweatshirt.
Top • Jeans (in blue) • Sneakers • Bracelets
I’ve had these NYDJ jeans forever and love pulling the white out for summer and winter. These are so comfortable and I love the fit. I linked the petite style I’m wearing, but they also come in regular fit. All of their styles are so good.
Here’s a little sneak peek of what it looked like behind the scenes! Natalie was so helpful in taking all the photos and helping us stay organized while we changed. As you can imagine, there were tons of clothes that took up three rolling racks!
How fun is this green cardigan with the black and grey stripes?! It also has the cutest pearl with gold trim buttons. And those are the cult fave Risen jeans again.
Sweater • Jeans • Heels • Bracelets
I’m leaning into fair isle and the cool blue color is so pretty! But, it also comes in 5 more colors.
Sweater • Jeans • Heels • Bracelets
So soft and cozy!
Activewear
Megan | Tank • Joggers • Sneakers • Bracelets
Rhonda | Hoodie • Leggings • Sneakers
Ali Shaun | Top • Jacket • Leggings • Sneakers (major sale, but limited sizes)
We couldn’t do a try on without including Vuori! This brand is a favorite for all of us! We all love Vuori’s uber soft feel and high-quality, flattering pieces. I literally wear my joggers nearly every single day! They are what I reach for when I change out of my “regular clothes” before getting into pajamas at night.
Rhonda is wearing the cozy brushed leggings crafted from signature performance stretch fabric and topped with a flattering V-shaped waist. She really liked the kangaroo pocket hoodie.
Ali-Shaun is wearing my very favorite CRZ leggings and, of course wanted to live in them. The jacket is a lightweight hoodie with four-way-stretch fabric and a water-resistant finish.
Tank • Joggers • Sneakers • Bracelets
Dressy Outfits
Megan | Sweater • Pants • Heels • Bracelets
Rhonda | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
Ali-Shaun | Sweater • Pants • Similar Heels
We also tried on some dressier looks to help you out with your holiday parties. These shimmery metallics are so fun! We all felt fantastic in these looks!
Sweater • Pants • Heels • Wine Glasses
I’m wearing these amazing sequin pants that have all the sparkle, but with a super soft lining inside. These pants have a zip and button Fly and straight leg. The white smock neck sweater looks great with them, but of course you could wear it casually with jeans.
Rhonda | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
Ali-Shaun | Sweater • Pants • Similar Heels • Wine Glasses
Rhonda’s skirt is a foil satin pleated midi skirt in a gorgeous champagne color, although they call it soft silver on the website. This sweater is a perfectly neutral fair isle print with a V-neck and collar.
Ali-Shaun looks great in the silver high-rise straight leg jeans and that fun ski sweater.
Ali-Shaun | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
Megan | Cardigan • Pants • Booties
Rhonda | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
The girls also really liked this ornamental floral satin midi skirt. The rich colors looked great on both of them.
I am crazy for this red button front cardigan. The color is so vibrant and fun for the holidays.
Rhonda | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
Megan | Cardigan • Pants • Booties
Ali-Shaun | Sweater • Skirt • Similar Heels
We ordered a couple dresses too and they were hits! Rhonda looks so good in this midi length dress. Its black with metallic gold threads throughout, so it catches the light beautifully. The dress is fully lined with flutter sleeves and an elastic waistband. And you can machine wash it!
Dress • Heels • Wine Glasses
This red velvet number is definitely party ready. It’s midi length with a demure front slit and flattering ruched sides. I like that it’s long sleeve for when your weather is cold out, but you want to wear a dress. It also features a high neckline that you can embellish with a statement necklace.
Shop Our Outfits
We had such a good time hanging out together and I hope this post was fun and helpful for you too! I can’t wait to share more with you soon!
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Have a fantastic day friend!
Loving it!!!
So fun!
Looks like a fun day! FYI Cece also makes a dress version of that fair isle sweater! https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7903223?color=471
I LOVE those cords and can’t find them anywhere 🙁 Do you ever sell from your closet? Thanks! 🙂