It’s Fridaaaaaaaaay, and I’m partnering with Nordstrom and ShopStyle to wrap up my week!
Anyone else want to wrap up their week thinking about warm weather and vacations?! After the ice days we had this week and schools closed, I’m ready to think of sunny skies and tropical breezes myself.
Nordstrom has been my go-to this year for my family’s Spring Break needs! As you know, I always love shopping there because not only do they have everything my family needs from beauty to shoes to home, clothes, bath and more, but they have impeccable service, free shipping, free returns and curbside pick up (all so handy for the busy vacation planning lady!). You can catch all of their services (including alterations, gift wrapping, style help and more HERE!).
Anyone else relate to this…
…bahahaha! I laugh every time!
Okay, I hope you have a wonderful Friday, friends! As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika .
Happy weekend!
‘Tis…
…swimsuit season!!
I feel like the easiest way to pack is wear a pair of white bikini bottoms (or maybe pink?!) and add a splashy top!
#1: Halter Bikini #2: Asymmetrical #3: Reversible Triangle Bikini #4: Bright Bandeau #5: Halter Bikini #6: Coral Floral
I threw my staple white tee (such a staple tee…and it comes in 15 different colors!!) and denim shorts (is this the third or fourth year I’ve worn these?!) over my new swimsuit, added some SUPER FUN sandals and a hat…and am ready to go! This hat is fabulous because it comes in sizes! My big head needs sizes 🙂 .
Oh wait! I’m missing one thing…
Now, I’m ready to go. I love the color of these sunglasses!
All the easy pieces…
…in one place!
#1: Hat
#2: Bandeau top
#3: Sunglasses
#4: White Tee
#5: Gold Necklace
#6: Bright Lip Gloss (in peach and quiet)
#7: Summery Scent
#8: Sandals
#9: Shorts
So, let’s talk about these sandals…
…aren’t they SO CUTE?! They come five different colors (some neutral, some brights). Here’s the thing though, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU SIZE DOWN! I am always, always, always a size 8 but when they arrived, they were way too big, so I took them back and exchanged them for a size 7 which fit perfectly. So cute!!
I also found this super cute (and kind of sporty!) coverup…
…so cute, right?! It also comes in black!
If you’re looking for something a little more islandy…
…I think this strapless tie dye is adorable (also available in two colors)!
Now, you all know how much I loved this top from last year…
…I loved it so much that I bought it again…
…in red 🙂 .
Bikinis not your thing? No worries…
…I rounded up super cute one-piece suits from Nordstrom this season too!
#1: Driftwoold Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit • Becca
#2: Scrolls Shirred Bandeau One-Piece Swimsuit • Tommy Bahama
#3: Apulia Reversible One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#4: Spliced Plunge One-Piece • Sea Level
#5: Off the Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#6: Color Code Plunge One-Piece Swimsuit • Becca
#7: Breaker Bay Stripe One-Piece Bandeau Swimsuit • Tommy Bahama
#8: Sea Floral One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#9: Terra Print Plunge Neck One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#10: Catalina Cross Back One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#11: Watercolor Floral Wrap Front One-Piece Swimsuit • Tommy Bahama
#12: Seaglass Off the Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit • La Blanca
#13: Frill One-Piece Swimsuit • Sea Level
#14: Awaken One-Piece Swimsuit • Becca
#15: Spliced Multifit One-Piece Swimsuit • Sea Level
And for those of you who enjoy mixing and matching your bikini tops and bottoms, I have a few more for you too…
#1: Watercolor Reversible Halter Swim Top • Tommy Bahama
#2: Eclectic Triangle Bikini Top • La Blanca
#3: Crochet Trim Bikini Top • Becca
#4: Ladder Trim Longline Bikini Top • Sea Level
#5: Pucker Up Asymmetric One-Shoulder Bikini Top • Becca
#6: South Coast Bandeau Bikini Top • Becca
#7: Frill Bikini Top • Sea Level
#8: Catalina Halter Neck Triangle Bikini Top • La Blanca
#9: Sorrento Square Neck Bralette Bikini Top • Sea Level
#10: Crystal Halter Bikini Top • Becca
#11: Tropez Floral Print Adjustable Loop Hipster Bikini Bottoms • La Blanca
#12: Eclectic Adjustable Loop Hipster Bikini Bottoms • La Blanca
#13: Catalina High Waist Bikini Bottoms • La Blanca
#14: Island Goddess Overlap Bikini Bottoms • La Blanca
#15: Ruched High Waist Bikini Botttoms • Becca
But don’t worry, I didn’t forget about the men and kids this time…
…I rounded up some top picks for them too!
#1: Classic Slip-On • Vans
#2: Rainbow ‘301Alts’ Sandal • Rainbow
#3: Heathered Original Regular Fit Polo • johnnie-O
#4: Arizona Soft Slide Sandal • Birkenstock
#5: Torrey Performance Shorts • Zella
#6: New Haven Sports Fit Piqué Polo • Rodd & Gunn
#7: The Timmy Stripe Polo • Travis Mathew
#8: Palm Leaf Print Piqué Polo • Travis Mathew
#9: Eastern Elastic Board Shorts • RVCA
#10: The Anchor Solid Swim Trunks • Fair Harbor
#11: Hootenanny Floral Polo • Travis Mathew
#12: Dri-FIT UV Flat Front Chino Golf Shorts • Nike
#13: Men’s Stripe Organic Cotton Dock Shorts • L.L. Bean
#14: Salem High Drape Performance Shorts • Peter Millar
#15: Retrofreak Solid Volley Swim Trunks • O’Neill
#1: Ahi Flip Flop • Reef
#2: Jefferson Water Friendly Slip-On Vegan Sneaker • Native
#3: Kids’ Gingham Tiered Trapeze Dress • Tucker + Tate
#4: Kids’ Fish Print Swim Trunks • Tom & Teddy
#5: Kids’ Tie Dye Terry Cover-Up Romper • Tucker + Tate
#6: Kids’ Spinner Graphic Tee • Billabong
#7: Kids’ Grove Flow Floral Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt • O’Neill
#8: Kids’ Crossfire Submersible Hybrid Shorts • Billabong
#9: Maya Knit Skort • Feather 4 Arrow
#10: Kids’ One-Shoulder One-Piece Swimsuit • Shade Critters
#11: Kids’ Everyday Sunshine Graphic Tank • Billabong
#12: Kids’ Sundays Pro Print Board Shorts • Billabong
#13: Flounce Pop One-Piece Swimsuit • Tucker + Tate
#14: Kids’ Peplum Tee • Tucker + Tate
You guys! Do you remember this movie?!
This movie came out when I was 13 or 14, and I seriously watched it a thousand times. I LOVED THIS MOVIE! The setting, the music, the wardrobe…all the things that still get me today. I hadn’t thought of it in YEARS, but over the weekend, I remembered it and let my girls watch it. They loved it too!!! We’ve now watched it FIVE TIMES this week (thank you ice days and no school). It’s just as cute 25 years later 🙂 .
If you missed yesterday’s post, my new marble floors in the foyer are certainly a fave of mine this week! I. Love. Them.
Need a spring/summer dress?
I have two options for you in two different lengths!
Both dresses are coming with me on our spring break trip…
This light cotton dress comes in white and a fun print too. It’s just simple and would work with heels, sandals or over a swimsuit. I love that the straps are adjustable too.
Prefer a maxi?
No worries!
I have you covered there too…
…it’s rayon, it’s light, it has pockets and this dress comes in several other colors. How perfect, right?! I am 5’3″, so I kept my shoes off so that you can see the length.
Finally after a week of chilly weather, I decide to create…
…it was SO HARD TO PICK MY FAVORITE!!! If you need 10 easy and delicious chili recipes for your winter weather, I have them for you HERE!
That wraps up my Friday Faves for this week!
I don’t know when I’ll ever look at the calendar and not think of my sweet, sweet friend Manda in February…
Five years have passed. Life looks a bit different. Things have changed. Kids have grown. New babies have been born. Life has kept moving forward. Grief is hard. It hits in waves. Sometimes, I’ll pick up my phone and read through our old texts just to see her words. Manda was just the sweetest. She was so kind. So selfless. So optimistic. She had this fiery side in her too though that would occasionally pop out when she was super passionate about her friends or her family. She was joy. She is so so so missed.
Until we see each other again one day, friend. xx
Erika Slaughter says
Eeeeekkk!! I’ve gotta get to shopping!
Elspeth says
Thinking of your and circle of friends!! ❤️ Have a great weekend!
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Sheaffer Sims says
Such cute beach finds!!!! And listen, I can still hear her talking about that nurse that ticked her off. She was so fired up!!! Nobody better mess with her babies!
Mix and Match Mama says
She could get all sorts of worked up over her babies. I loved every minute of it 😉 .
Diana says
Are you no longer on the Manda Strong Foundation board? It seems like every year at this time you and your friends were preparing for a big fundraiser. Just curious if it is still taking place.
Love the fun spring/summer finds at Nordstrom.
Mix and Match Mama says
After 4.5 years, I rolled off the board (I was the fourth member to roll off from the original board). The MSF actually has only had one gala (February 2020). Due to COVID, our gala was cancelled last year and then, due to COVID some more, we are not hosting one this year as we haven’t been able to spend the money we raised originally (right before lockdown) to help these mamas. So, we’re hopeful that we can have another one in 2023.
Shannon in PA says
OMG… “My Father, The Hero” brings back such memories! I had THE BIGGEST CRUSH on Dalton James because of that movie!!
Mix and Match Mama says
ME. TOO!!!!
Lauren F says
Happy Friday! What size are you wearing in the short black dress? Love it!
Mix and Match Mama says
I should have posted that! A small! Thank you for asking!
Kristen says
It always hurts my heart to see your friend Manda‘s picture. Five years, already? Wow.? I lost my mom when I was young so reading about her always brings back a bit of that grief. I hope her kids, husband, and family members are doing OK. ??
Mix and Match Mama says
Thinking of YOU, Kristen. Sending you a big hug.
Alison says
What a great list of finds to wear this Spring on our Spring Break trip! Thinking of you and your group of friends! xo Have a great weekend!
Donna Mason says
Shay sending you hugs in regards to missing your dear friend. I too lost my best friend and although years have passed, my heart still aches for her all the time.
Have a great weekend.
Mix and Match Mama says
Sending you hugs too!
Heather says
I LOVED My Father the Hero, too! And OMG, how did I JUST notice that the girl is Katherine Heigl from Grey’s Anatomy??? Mind blown!
Alison Martinich says
I Just LOVE your style! You look so amazing in everything you wear! Happy Friday!!!!
Ramona says
Those shoes!!!!! I need them!!!
Courtney V says
Love your hair straight. Love it wavy too but never see it straight. Looks so pretty.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much!
Alada Kelley says
What size did you get in the bandeau top that you posted you got in red? Was reading reviews where it ran small so didn’t know if I needed a 4 or 6.
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought them both in a 4!