Fall Favorite #1: Autumnal Attire

Welcome to Fall Favorites Week 2016, friends! For five years now, you’ve seen me explore my growing love of fashion and beauty by highlighting some of the best fall fashion trends, tips and styles. We’ve looked at everything from scarves to emerald nails to flare jeans to bucket bags, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

So that’s why this year, I thought it would be fun to kick off this most fashionable of weeks by taking an overall look at, well, the classic fall look. If I’ve learned anything about fashion over the years, it’s that there are certain colors, textures and prints that just set the mood and scream pumpkin spice latte and apple cider donuts! Take a walk with me down the metaphorical runway — or a frolic through the pumpkin patch — as we check out some great autumnal attire…

Flannel shirt, $29 | Cozy animal socks, $9.99 | Burgundy handbag, $39.99 | Dusky blue nail polish, $10 | Scarf, $25.20 | Pumpkin necklace, $10.80

Which is your favorite, friends? Are you excited for lots of fall fashions? What look do you like the best? Let’s celebrate the season, shall we??? Also, is there anything in particular you’d like to see in this week’s Fall Favorites posts? xoxo

P.S. Catch up on all the Fall Favorites through the years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

[Top photo from Madewell’s Fall Collection 2016]

My Favorite Things With Groupon Coupons

(This is a sponsored post, though all opinions are mine. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

I’m excited to share more finds from Groupon Coupons today, friends! One of the things I’ve realized in all my years of being a semi-shopaholic? My “fun” purchases usually revolve around three things: Lip balm, school supplies and candy.

That’s it! After all my essential expenses are paid for the month, I’ve been know to treat myself on one of my classic Target Trips. My mom always used to call it “fun money” and I think she’s right! And what’s even better than shopping, you ask? Saving money while shopping for the things you love.

That’s where the wonders of Groupon Coupons comes in! It’s a great way to save, with coupons to some of my favorite stores — everything from Target to Walmart to ULTA Beauty to Walgreens. Just for fun, here’s a mini round-up of the lip balm, school supplies and candy I’d buy with those lovely coupons…

LIP BALMS — Chapstick’s Total Hydration in Honey Blossom, Lip Smacker’s Juicy Jelly Bean and NIVEA’s Mint and Minerals.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES — Sharpie pens, colorful binders and daily planner.

CANDY — PEZ, Sour Patch Kids and M&Ms.

Which ones are your favorites?? Any treats you’re dying to indulge in?? Make sure you celebrate with some savings today! xoxo

Video Hello: Lip Balm Haul

Sooo, after what feels like an eternity, I’m excited to share a new Video Hello today, friends! I’ve been out of the game for awhile, but it was really fun talking about my fave lip balms of the moment — and you know that I could talk about them four hours!!

Anyway, let me know what your faves are in the comments! I’d love to be friends on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest too! Enjoy!! xoxo

Lilly Pulitzer Is My Spirit Animal

Like many fashionistas-in-training, I discovered the wonders of Lilly Pulitzer pretty late in life. Truth be told, if it wasn’t for all my blog reading, I’d have NO IDEA that her bright, colorful and chic clothes and accessories even existed. And, really, what a sad world that would be, right? We all could use some bright in our life, and lucky for us, Lilly is coming to the rescue in the form of her After Party Sale! The two-day shopping extravaganza is a cornucopia of everything from dresses to tops to blinged-out accessories, and although there is a bit of a wait to get it, it’s totally worth it.

Even after the sale is over, I intend to keep exploring this treasure trove of a gold mine. Check out a few of my fave fashion go-to items, starting with this navy blue cardigan (fall, anyone?!?), $78, above…

Will you be snapping up any faves, friends? What’s your fashion style, if you had to describe it in only a couple words? Are you wild or more traditional? Let’s chat! xoxo
(This is NOT a sponsored post; I just get really, really obsessed when I find something new that I like!)

April Beauty Favorite: Springtime Lip Smackers

Picture this: It’s a few days before Easter and I’m zipping down the aisles of Target. I’m a woman on a mission. Past the CDs. Past the makeup. Heck, I even zoomed right past the glorious $1 section.

Like I said, I was on a mission here.

I eventually found myself in heaven — or at least, my version of it.

The Easter section. Shelves and shelves piled high with chocolate and PEEPS and jelly beans and malted milk balls; all these were great choices, sure, but they weren’t really what I was after. They weren’t what was calling my name. After a few minutes of scanning, my eyes zeroed in on my target. I mean, we’re talking laser-pointer precision here. I could have shined a spotlight on them with the way I was glaring at them.

The object of my desire? The Easter-themed/springtime Lip Smacker sets.

Oh, trust me, they were a beautiful sight to behold, all new and shiny in the package. So what did typical “me” do? I may or may not have thrown ALL five kinds in my basket — you know, NBD. OK, in my defense, just take a look at these pics…

I mean, with names like Squared Marshmallow Treat, Lemon Tart Surprise, Bunny Mint Delight, Choco-Coco Whip and Nutty Brittle, how can you not scoop them all up? No, really, I dare you to try it and leave Target empty handed. It’s not easy, I tell you.

Not to mention the fact that the packaging is a-dor-able (picture me saying that!), especially the cute chick and bunny key chains. Now all I have to do is make room for them in my lip balm organizer, which, admittedly, is almost overflowing. Ahh, the life of a Lip Balm Addict, huh?

Have you tried these limited-edition balms, friends? If so, what were your favorite flavors? xoxo