Things I've Been Loving Lately

This month's Not Just a Mom group is discussing what we've been Loving Lately

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We will be continuing with our Not Just a Mom link up in the new year as well and hope you'll join us on the second Tuesday of every month.  

Oh I really struggled with this post... is it awful that I just can't think of what I've been loving lately? 

I finally decided to share all these shirts I bought at Macy's on cyber Monday.  I bought waaay more tops then I needed assuming that I would be returning some but so far I am loving each of them.  I debated about returning some anyway since I really have no idea where I'll wear some of them (like the black sequined top) but ended up keeping them all! 

This asymmetrical top is a lot of fun with the flirty little cut out design and it's surprisingly warm too as the front is a double layer. 



This hot pink flutter sleeve top is one that I honestly looked into buying in a second color, but they are all sold out in my size!  It's one of those tops that can easily be dressed up or down.  

Ignore the wrinkles please; this was fresh out of the bag. 


I also bought this cold shoulder sequin top; though honestly I'm not sure where I'll wear it.  But I was surprised over how comfy it is.  I thought the sequins might make it itchy. 



I can not wait to wear this black top with white trim for our family Christmas party with my in-laws.  I love that this top can easily be dressed up or down too.  



I am loving the jeweled straps on this beautiful chiffon blouse and the fact that it is my favorite shade of blue just makes me love it all even more! I already know I'll be wearing this for our next date night out.


 
I'm still waiting on this cutout top but based on how much I liked everything else that came in I'm fairly confident it will be a keeper as well. 



What have you been loving lately?

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  1. Maria RineerDecember 12, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    All those tops have great features- love the sleeves on many of them. They look super versatile, too, so you know you can get a lot of wear out of them. I would be loving all of those tops too. I just received a coat that I ordered for one of my daughters from Macy's. It is so cute that I think I'm going to get the exact same coat for me!! I mean, the coat is from the junior's department and I'm certainly no "junior" but a coat is kind of a coat, right??

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2022 at 7:40 AM

      Definitely! I have absolutely ordered and worn things from the juniors department before.

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  2. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyDecember 12, 2022 at 7:19 AM

    I LOVE all of your Macy's finds- just perfect for the holidays!

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  3. Memphis BridgesDecember 12, 2022 at 7:52 AM

    All so cute, but that black top with white trim is my favorite! Thanks for the graphic for next year.

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2022 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks!! That was the first top that arrived and I just LOVED it so much. Pretty sure I'm pairing it with jeans and my big black boots this Sunday!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 12, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    They are all great. I like the black with white trim the most!

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2022 at 2:01 PM

      That was my favorite at first too; but now I'm not sure I could pick a favorite!

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  5. EllibelleDecember 12, 2022 at 9:59 AM

    You got some great tops here! My favorite is the flowy pink blouse, beautiful color!

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2022 at 2:02 PM

      I loved the color too; and it's so unusual for me to pick a bright pink like that.

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  6. Kim CarberryDecember 12, 2022 at 10:32 AM

    I love the tops that you have bought, especially the pink one and the sparkly one is just fabulous.
    I think I might start linking up with you in the new year although I will do my post on a Tuesday as I do my meal plan post on a Monday. I do hope that's OK.

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2022 at 2:03 PM

      Of course! We usually leave the party open for 5 days in case someone needs/wants to post it a different day. We'd love to have you join us.

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleDecember 12, 2022 at 11:28 AM

    Those are all pretty tops and I love the sparkly one too for the holidays.

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  8. Sparkles and LattesDecember 12, 2022 at 11:40 AM

    All of your tops are beautiful!

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  9. Tamar SBDecember 12, 2022 at 1:39 PM

    You look so good in the off the shoulder tops! Love the sparkles.

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  10. MarshaDecember 12, 2022 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, I can see why you would struggle to not keep them all! I love the off the shoulder look on others. I would just be too cold!! I really do like the black one with the white edging. So versatile and fun!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne December 13, 2022 at 7:06 AM

      I definitely find the off the shoulder look to be a bit cool too and tend to not wear them in the winter much unless we have an unseasonably warm day.

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  11. Tanya December 12, 2022 at 4:04 PM

    I had a hard time thinking of items for today's post, but might be back tomorrow to link up. Thanks for continuing into 2023!

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    1. Joanne December 13, 2022 at 7:07 AM

      I found it rather odd to struggle so much with such an open topic but maybe that's why? I could not narrow down my choices at first.

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 12, 2022 at 6:11 PM

    That pink one is fabulous. And the sequin top is truly a favorite. You and your husband have date night, so I see that as a contender. And if it's too cold to expose your shoulders, I have worn a lace top under one like that.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne December 13, 2022 at 7:08 AM

      It's truly the only thing with sequins I own and I don't usually think of wearing sequins but I'm trying to branch out more and try new styles and patterns and fabrics I would normally just pass up.

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  13. Andrea NineDecember 12, 2022 at 8:50 PM

    You pretty sparkly sweetheart you. Love these. Especially the sequins.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 13, 2022 at 4:20 PM

    Those shirts are beautiful! I especially love the cold shoulder one and the blue one with the sequin straps-- they look great on you! Lauren from Don't Mind Our Mess, not Anonymous :)

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  15. Jennifer WhiteDecember 13, 2022 at 8:33 PM

    You hit the jackpot with that order! I love the pink flutter sleeve and black sequins. So fun!

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2022 at 12:58 PM

      Thanks! I was really kicking myself for ordering so much before Christmas but I really did love them all when they arrived.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 14, 2022 at 4:31 AM

    All your tops look beautiful and I especially love the sequins one. I would have thought that it was itchy too as I have never worn sequins before. I'm so glad to hear that you are keeping the link-up going. I will have to get more organised as I have missed joining in the last couple 😞
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2022 at 1:01 PM

      I keep a separate calendar near my computer just for blogging and either at the end of the year/ or start of the new year I plan out any posts that I can ahead of time (our NJAM, the What's Up Wednesday, Currently, etc.) so that I don't forget any of them. I still might have to shuffle things around from time to time to fit in vacation or other seasonal posts but at least that way I remember them.

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  17. Jennifer GoodwinDecember 14, 2022 at 7:41 AM

    I love that sequin top the best, I think! It looks so good on you! It would be fun to pair with a fun skirt.

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2022 at 1:01 PM

      Thank you! I think a few of these would look cute paired with skirts.

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  18. StacieDecember 14, 2022 at 1:51 PM

    What great finds!!! I really love the first black top; that cute blouse could be paired with jeans for a casual day for slacks for a dressy look and look great either way. You look great in everything you bought!!

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