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Best Purchases of 2020

January 18, 2021 by Rachel McCarthy

While 2020 was a different year (in many regards!) there were still a lot of favorite products purchased across those 12 months! You can see last year’s round up here. And while the products were a little different from years past — think cozy, stay at home products — these are a few of my favorite finds of all time! Here are my best purchases of 2020:

Best Purchases of 2020

1. Gold Foil Leggings

Leggings were the pants of choice in 2020 and these are some of my favorite yet! I have raved about this brand before, but these gold foil leggings are my latest find. This gold foil print makes working out more fun. I love to wear it with the matching sports bra and a black tank!

2. Pearl Embellished Boots

The perfect way to dress up an outfit, I first fell in love with these pearl embellished boots during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. When I first saw them, they reminded me of the Gucci pair, at a fraction of the price! Super comfortable and by far my favorite shoe purchase of 2020. I’m usually a size 9.5 but I sized up to a 10.

3. Detangling Brush

My detangling brush that I have had for years broke in half (!!) and I was in desperate need of a new one. My hair gets super tangled when I get out of the shower and I usually have to use a detangling spray to get my hair in order. But, with this new detangling brush, it works so well, I don’t even need the spray!

4. Body Wash

If you follow along on Instagram, I talked a little bit about this brand on Friday. I had seen so many ads on Instagram for this brand, I finally decided to give it a try. I will say, for body wash, it is pricey. That was one of the reasons why I was hesitant to try it. But, after using it, I’m hooked and completely believe all the hype with this brand. A little goes a long way and bubbles form pretty easily. I can’t believe how soft my skin feels after using this — I have the most dry skin! It is available in a few scents, including fragrance free, but my favorite is the eucalyptus. I purchased a few other products from the brand since trying the body wash, and everything is amazing!

5. Gloss Bomb Lipgloss in $weetmouth

I bought this lipgloss on a whim at the beginning of quarantine and can’t believe how much I love it! I had planned to wear it as a gloss over this lipstick, but have found myself wearing it over other colors and mostly, on it’s own! The color, $weetmouth, is a shimmering soft pink. This gloss leaves your lips feeling smooth, hydrated (not sticky!), and fuller. I’m looking forward to trying other colors.

6. Animal Prink Silk Face Mask

I never thought a face mask would make a “best purchases of” post, but here we are! After almost a year (hard to believe) of mask-wearing, I can honestly say I don’t enjoy it anymore than I did in March. However, since masking-wearing has become the new normal, this silk mask is the best I have found. It is soft on your skin (and doesn’t make your skin breakout) and it does a pretty good job of keeping your makeup in place. I have seen some reviews that say your lipstick stays on, but for me, it doesn’t take off my lipstick as much as other masks. And I love that the ear loops are adjustable. Makes wearing a mask a little more tolerable.

7. Colorblock Pullover

One of my coziest pullovers, this pullover has been on repeat the majority of fall and winter. It didn’t get a ton of great reviews, but it’s honestly one of my go-to cozy pieces in my closet. It’s TTS (I’m wearing a medium) and I love wearing it with leggings and ankle boots. Super comfortable for wearing around the house or even out and about running errands. This colorblock pullover is on super sale, so scoop it up while you can!

8. Animal Print Blanket

I’ve been a longtime lover of these blankets (and the brand’s sweaters, socks, and even dog sweaters!) but I picked up this color during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and it’s my favorite yet. We have a ton of these blankets around the house — they are so soft, comfy, and warm! I keep this new one on our bed and Ella has completely taken it over (see above!). Even though she has her own in a smaller size, she always cuddles up in this larger one! There are a ton of colors and prints available, so there is something for everyone!

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And that’s a wrap on my best purchases of 2020! I will be sharing a best Amazon purchases of 2020 post next week, so stay tuned for that. Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you have a great week!

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Cozy Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds

August 10, 2020 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! Today kicks off the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for Influencer Early Access. As I shared in Thursday’s post, a few things I had my eye on were already selling out last week. When I put this set together, everything was in stock, but I can’t make any promises on the current inventory. Today’s cozy Nordstrom Anniversary Sale finds include some of the items on my list, so let’s hope they are still in stock!

Mixed Animal Print Sweater

February 11, 2020 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Tuesday, friends! It’s no secret I love animal print and when there are two animal prints in one sweater, it’s a double yes! I picked this mixed animal print sweater up in December and it’s been one of my favorite sweaters to wear since.

Leopard Sweater Under $30

October 28, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our weekend was spent recovering from Orangetheory Hell Week (if you missed last Thursday’s post, I talked about it there). The majority of the weekend was spent in workout clothes for OTF and casual, comfortable clothes for errands and just being around the house. However, last week I wore this green leopard sweater for a stop at our favorite local winery and it was the perfect fall look. You can’t beat a leopard sweater under $30 that is easy to throw on for a casual weekend look.

Leopard Cardigan

September 23, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! It’s been a busy few weeks, but I’m glad to be back to our regular routine and posting schedule this week. Today I am sharing another early fall outfit and yes, it’s another leopard heavy look #sorrynotsorry 🙂 I’m a firm believer in all things animal print and with it trending this season more than ever, I’m completely embracing it. This cozy leopard cardigan is the perfect layer for now and as we continue into the cooler fall temperatures.

The Best Animal Print for Fall

August 21, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Hi friends! Sorry for the radio silence the past few days over here on ABM. Saturday night around 7 p.m. we had a terrible storm and lost our power. It was a super hot weekend. The temperatures ended up climbing into the high 90s and we had no power or air conditioning. It was rough, especially on Ella. The power was finally restored Sunday evening around 6:30 p.m. I had a lot planned for Sunday: the week’s blog work, outfit pictures and food pictures. Needless to say, none of that happened without electricity! You never realize how thankful you are for something until you don’t have it! Anyways, I’m back with a new Wednesday Wishes today featuring the best animal print for fall.

Currently Craving: August 2019

August 7, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

When I first started ABM in November of 2013 (wow, has it really been that long!), Wednesday Wishes was a chance to share what I was currently craving. I haven’t shared a currently craving post in quite awhile and I realize I need to get back to it! Today’s currently craving: August 2019 is a mix of wear now and wear into fall pieces. And I feel like this collage represents my general feeling about the end of summer. I’m dreaming of cooler temperatures but trying to be realistic when dressing for the 90 degree temperatures!

How to Build a Pre-Fall Capsule Wardrobe

July 15, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

With all the talk of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I am definitely looking forward to fall. However, the temperatures are still warm (and there are more summer clothes to share!) and will be for awhile. Heavy coats, layers and over the knee boots are still a few months away, but transitioning your summer wardrobe to fall is only about a month away. Here are some ideas on how to build a pre-fall capsule wardrobe and how you can wear some of your Anniversary Sale purchases now!

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Shopping List

July 10, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale only a few days away for Nordstrom cardholders, today I wanted to share what is on my shopping list. I understand that this sale can be overwhelming (and over talked about) so I thought it would be helpful to structure this year’s posts in a different format. While I will be sharing a round-up of pieces on Friday (the sale starts at 12:30 p.m. EST this Friday for cardholders) and a review of the purchases I ultimately make (good, bad and ugly style like in last year’s post HERE), that will probably the extent of my coverage. As much as I love fall clothes and cannot wait for fall temperatures, I still have a few summer outfits I want to share with you. Because let’s face it, it is still mid-July!

Fall Trends Under $100

August 23, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

red: colorblock sweater | flower earrings | crossbody bag

mad for plaid: dress | skirt | pants

prairie dresses: dark floral | high neckline | smocked dress

animal print: scarf | shirt | slingback shoes

Fall Trends Under $100

The last couple weeks, I’ve been reviewing a few of my favorite trends for the upcoming season. From colors to prints, there is a lot to look forward to this fall. Today, I am highlighting four of fall’s biggest trends and sharing some outfit inspiration that is all under $100. From the color red to plaid to prairie dress and animal print, here are the best fall trends under $100.