And just like that, it’s Labor Day Weekend [marking the unofficial end of Summer]. The last few mornings have been feeling a tiny bit fall-like around these parts, which has us doing equal parts jumping for joy for all the fall things, while also crying into our pool floats because LONG LIVE SUMMER. As usual, there was no shortage of packages arriving at Team LIY’s doorsteps this month. Thank you, delivery drivers! Another month calls for another round of “What We Bought & Loved” – sharing our latest and greatest finds! Get your shopping fingers ready; here’s everything we’re buying and loving lately!
Fashion Finds
Katy’s AE Crewneck Sweater
Sweater [true to size for oversized fit] // Jeans [size down] // Sneakers [true to size]
Katy’s Hoodie Blazer
Liverpool Blazer with Removable Hood [size down if in between] // Button Fly Shorts [size down if in between] // Tee [true to size] // Sneakers [true to size]
Lauren’s Aerie Cropped Snap Sweatshirt
Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing in small] // Jeans [size down one, wearing in 29] // Sneakers [size down one]
Lauren’s Oversized Aerie Sweater
Sweater [super oversized, wearing in a small] // Jeans [size down one, wearing in 29] // Sneakers [size down one]
Lauren’s Amazon Dress
Amazon Dress [true to size, wearing in small]
Steph’s Golf Shoes
Adipure Sport 2 Golf Shoes [true to size]
Macy’s Kids Teddy Bear Coat + Booties
Teddy Bear Coat [true to size] // Booties [true to size]
Macy’s Madewell Top
Madewell Top [true to size] // Jeans [true to size] Sandal Wedge [true to size]
Hannah’s Vuori Pants
Vuori Wideleg Pants [size up if in between, wearing in Medium Short for 5’2″] // Tank [size down if in between] // Sneakers [size up .5]
Hannah’s Mock Neck Bodysuit
Bodysuit [size down if in between, wearing in XS] // Similar Jeans // Heels [true to size]
Hannah’s Ruched Top
Ruched Top [size up if in between, wearing in XS] // Jeans [size down if in between] // Heels [true to size]
Hannah’s Crew Tank
Crew Tank [size up if in between, wearing in XS] // Similar Jeans // Similar Heels
Hannah’s Satin Trouser Pants
Satin Trouser Pants [size up one, wearing in 28 short for 5’2″] // Plunge Bodysuit [size down if in between, wearing in XS] // Heels [true to size]
Jen’s SPANX Strapless Bra
ON SALE $22!! SPANX Convertible Strapless Bra [true to size]
Jen’s SPANX active leggings
SPANX Top [true to size, wearing M] // SPANX Leggings [true to size M] // ON Cloud Sneakers [size up .5]
These SPANX leggings are truly like none I’ve slid on. They immediately sucked me in, without the suffocating feeling! They stay up – they have a great “non skid” band feature that keep these babies in place! I have to say, these leggings will be ones I’ll be working out in & wearing with my long hoodies and sweaters this fall/winter season!
Jen’s SPANX Long Sleeve Base Layers
SPANX Base Layer Top [true to size, wearing M] // Sherpa Jacket [true to size wearing M] // Jeans [size down one, wearing 4] // Birks [true to size]
SPANX Base Layer Top [true to size, wearing M] // SPANX Leggings [true to size M] // ON Cloud Sneakers [size up .5]
Beauty Finds
Claire’s Tarte Finds
Eye Shadow Palette // Sculpt Tape Contour // Blush Tape Liquid Blush // Lip Creme // More LIY Tarte Favorites
If you’re looking for a sign to upgrade your eyeshadow palette from 2015, this is it. But really, those things have an expiration date, friends! I love this palette from Tarte with the prettiest neutral colors, with both matte and shimmer options. It’s a great everyday eyeshadow palette and small enough to fit in your makeup bag! See more Team LIY Tarte favorites here!
Katy’s Face Base & Moisturizer
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer
98% tested said it left skin looking rejuvenated 
OKAY I get what the hype is about with this stuff! I tried the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Priming Moisturizer and it’s GOOD. It feels amazing on the skin and smells so good 
I love that it’s doing good for my skin WHILE also being a makeup primer. Shown here wearing this only (with my under $10 mascara)
Steph’s Mascara
The picture speaks for itself, one swipe is all that’s shown on the left!
Random
The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey
The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Our latest LIY Reads book club pick! We loved this story about friendship, love, forgiveness, and summer. It’s a beautifully written, nostalgic summer read that’ll have you laughing out loud on one page, and shedding a tear on another. Highly recommend!
