Shoe of the Week - January 2021 Recap

Hi lovely reader! If you follow me on Instagram @notexactlyplainjane you will know that I have a segment called "Shoe of the Week" where I share a shoe I'm currently loving every Monday. Somehow it is the end of January so I have put together a recap of the styles from this month with direct links (not sponsored) and similar options if they are not available. Enjoy!

Adidas Grand Court Sneaker - Exact

New Balance x Kate Spade Saturday
Exact - No longer available, if you search these there are a few pairs from the collection on Poshmark
Similar - New Balance Fuelcore Nergize Sport Training Shoe

Circus by Sam Edelman Gunner Boots
Exact - Out of Stock
Similar - Circus Flora Hiker Boot

Dr. Scholl's Amara Bootie - Exact

Shoe of the Week - December 2020 Recap

Hi lovely reader! If you follow me on Instagram @notexactlyplainjane you will know that I have a segment called "Shoe of the Week" where I share a shoe I'm currently loving every Monday. As it is the end of the month & year! I have put together a recap of the styles from this month with direct links (not sponsored) and similar options if they are not available. Enjoy!

Puma RS-0 Play
Exact's are no longer available but the Puma website has tons of fun other RS Collection options!

Halogen Hailey Studded Black Leather Booties
Exact - Sold Out
Similar Vibe - Zara & on Sale!

Sam Edelman Jacquie 2 Lug Sole Chelsea Boot
Exact - On Sale!!

Hunter Boots Original Tour Foldable Tall Rain Boots
Exact - Hunter Boots

Shoe of the Week - November 2020 Recap

Hi lovely reader! If you follow me on Instagram @notexactlyplainjane you will know that this month I started a new segment, "Shoe of the Week" where I share a shoe I'm currently loving. As it is the end of the month, I have put together a recap of the styles from this month with direct links (not sponsored) and similar options if they are not available. Enjoy!

Jaclyn Waterproof Chelsea Bootie 
Exact - Nordstrom (dark taupe is sold out on Sam Edelman Website)
Black Suede - 40% off on Sam Edelman Website

Adidas Lite Racer Adapt
Olive is no longer available
Black - Kohls (on sale for $39.99!)

Steven by Steve Madden Seaton Black Leather Loafer
Similar Backless Version - Steve Madden
Similar - Coach Outlet

Sam Edelman Laguna Black Leather Boot
Exact - Sam Edelman

Dr. Martens Black Coated Glitter Boots
Exact - Rack Room Shoes

May Favorites | 2016

Hi lovely reader! Happy June!! It is time for summer to get into full swing and I don't know about you but I am ready. May was a pretty busy month, with school finishing up, exams, and then a trip to New York, I am ready for things to slow down a bit. I've got some new favorites to share with you and also some summer staples that I know I have mentioned in the past, everything from fashion to food, and even a guilty pleasure TV show or two!

Favorite Fashion Piece: Stylish Sneakers

These shoes are my absolute obsession for the month of May. If you have an Instagram or a Tumblr, you will have seen these Adidas Originals everywhere! I know for me, everyday I would get on social media I would see at least three posts where someone would have these minimalist loving monochrome obsessor's dream. I had wanted them for a while and when I got them the rush was fantastic because I had all the outfit ideas already planned out in my head. If you ask anyone who knows me, they know that I have a weakness for shoes, especially a cool pair of sneakers. I love being comfortable and still looking fab. 

As mentioned above, I love a good flat and for that matter a nice flatform as well. I always get lots of compliments when I where them and even more shock and awe when I say that I found them at Target....yes Target, and Target clearance for that matter. They can dress a look up or down depending on what they are paired with and who doesn't love a good sparkly shoe every now and then. It makes you feel like a kid again with the whimsy of it all!

Favorite Songs:
Dangerous Woman | Ariana Grande




fOoL fOr YoU | Zayn

Favorite Multi-Purpose Cosmetic Item: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

This moisturizer has worked out great for the summer so far. It has SPF 15 in it so if I know I am going to be outside, I make sure to put an even coat on my face and I have yet to get sunburnt while wearing it.

Favorite Guilty Pleasure TV Shows:

There Goes the Motherhood: Even though I am far far away from hopefully being a mother one day myself, I have gotten so into this show! I just find it super interesting to see how the different lifestyles of these ladies and their families. I also like it because it's not as "intense" as some of the other Bravo reality shows.

Rich Kids of Beverly Hills: Ok so this is polar opposite from the show above but I still freaking love it. I mentioned it in my June favorites last year and Season 2 is here with some new faces and the documentation of planning a wedding. Everyone on the show is so distinct and funny and yeah, guilty pleasure.

Favorite Apps:

PhotoWonder: It is a fantastic photo editing app

Snapchat (My two favorite filters are the flower crown and the star crown princess looking one, but the original one, not the one that gives you a beauty mark and makes your face look fuller)

Favorite Throwback: Disney Channel airing some of the 100 Disney Channel Original Movies

All the childhood throwbacks

What have been your favorites this month? Xx

What I Got For My Birthday

Hiya lovely reader! How are you? This month I celebrated my birthday and got to have a nice visit home! It was much needed, home cooked food, time with family, sleeping in my own bed, and no shower shoes! And of course triple chocolate cake!

Fabulous! I absolutely loved everything that I got, so I wanted to show them to you. 

First I got this sassy pillow. I laughed when I opened this and am so excited to have it in my apartment next year. My parents and I definitely share an appreciation for sarcasm so this gift was extremely fitting.

This may seem a bit random but I will explain. I was on the Herschel website the other month and saw this nifty little item. It's a rain cover for your backpack. Now, you may be thinking really? Is this really necessary? Well, I'm here to tell you, yes it really is! My backpack has experienced a few rainy days and a couple torrential downpours and the fabric that they're made of absorbs the water, therefore if you have paper in the from pocket...it will get wet! It's also pretty reasonably priced for such a fantastic invention!

This was actually a gift to myself. I got this bag from H&M for $9! I think it'll be perfect for events and nicer nights out. The top part is velour and the bottom is a "leather" with a gold zipper. 

Now onto some jewelry. I wear a lot of cowl neck and oversized sweaters, so my mom go me this necklace to wear with them. I think it is really cool and can be dressy or casual depending on what I put with it.  

Ok so I am obsessed with this watch! I had seen it on Instagram various times and so of course I took a screen shot and sent it to my mom. Well she kept that screen shot tucked away and found it on Etsy. I love itttt! 

This amazing lipstick is from my lovely friend. We both have been obsessing lately over lips. May or may not have exchanged Kylie Jenner lip screen shots....pretty impressive. Anyway, she said that she wanted to get me something nice with the idea that each year she would buy me a lipstick to build a collection. Last year she bought me a MAC lip bullet and I love it! We both know that we aren't as likely to spend that much for makeup on ourselves but we definitely would for each other. A nice little thoughtful tradition. 

My final gift was these Kate Spade Saturday for new balance tennis shoes. Comfy, sporty, cute, monochrome = win.

Anyone else have a February birthday? Aquarius? Xx

Winter Clothes Haul | Blogmas

Hello lovely reader! I am so excited to be working on this post because it feels like I haven't made a legitimate one in FOREVER!! As you may know it is also the season for Blogmas!! (If you are new to the world of blogging, it is where you post, everyday up until Christmas) I took part in the festivities last year (check it out here) and loved it so I'm going to try my best to do the same this year. I'm obviously not off to a great start though seeing as it is the third of December but we will make it work! Christmas time is my favorite time of the year and so I will be as festive as possible for sure.

Today's post is a haul of the new clothes, shoes, and bags that I have accumulated over the past two to three months. Rather than say where everything is from I thought I would just talk about how I style the outfits. If you would like to know specifics of where I got things, feel free to ask in the comments! 

This is one of my favorite newer clothing items! It's flowy and light and I love it:) I wear it with navy tights, cream ruffle socks, and my tans suede lace up shoes. (The shoes that I will reference throughout the post are ones that were in this "Winter Shoes" post from last year so feel free to reference)

As you will be able to tell, I am really into the maroon and berry shades for fall and winter. This sweater is super comfy and is more fitted at the top but then looser at the bottom. I pair it with skinny jeans and chestnut brown Chelsea boots.

This sweater is soo cozy!! As you can tell from the picture it is black and white striped, and the white stripes are textured. It is oversized so I love to wear it with skinny jeans and black suede fringe booties.

Another maroon sweater! This cardigan is longer and I usually wear it with a denim button up shirt, black skinny pants, and tan lace up shoes.

Another style I absolutely love for the winter are cowl neck sweaters! This one is a tan color and is longer in the back which I really like. Recently, I paired it with jeggings and the sneakers further in the post.

Simple yet necessary, jeggings.

My mom got me these shoes and I am obsessed! I wore them for the first time yesterday and they are so comfortable! Perfect for walking across campus! 

Finally, this lovely bag that doubles as a backpack. I really like the shape of it and the versatility!

What winter fashion are you loving at the moment? Xx 

Sunday Shoe Pick

I am a big fan of wedge sneakers. They can be sporty yet chic and I find them extremely comfortable! Above are a few pairs that I like. I have the Michael Kors ones and I LOVE them. I do realize that they are a bit on the higher end as far as pricing goes but there are tons of pairs out there that you can purchase with any budget! The links to the shoes are below:

-The Michael Kors pair are unfortunately unavailable

-Nike

-Topshop

-Urban Outfitters