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What We Bought & Loved This Month

October 1, 2024

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And just like that, October is here! I don’t know about you, but the weeks are FLYING by over here! We’re sad to sayonara to summer, but we’re embracing the change in seasons with open arms. Fall fashion, football season, soup weather? Say less! Another month calls for another round of “What We Bought & Loved”, where the LIY Team shares our latest & greatest purchases! From Fashion to Home to Beauty – and all the random finds in between, here’s everything we’re loving right now!

PS you can shop all of the team’s latest looks here under the “Team” tab!

Fashion Finds

Katy’s Sweater & Flare Leggings [5’4″, size XS or 2 typically, currently 22 weeks pregnant]

Sweater [true to size for oversized fit] // Flare Leggings [true to size, wearing small short] // Shoes [true to size]

Katy’s Home Stretch Polo Sweater

Sweater [true to size for oversized fit] // Flare Leggings [true to size, wearing small short] // Shoes [true to size]

Claire’s Finds [5’5″ size M/L or 8/10]

Barrel Jeans

Barrel Jeans [True to size, wearing 30 regular]

I told myself I wouldn’t participate in this trend, but they grew on me! If you want to give Barrel Jeans a whirl, I would absolutely recommend this pair from A&F! It’s been so fun styling these for different occasions this fall. 10/10!

Claire’s Loft Look

Vest [True to size, wearing medium] // Sweater [True to size, wearing medium] // Leggings [True to size, wearing medium] // Sneakers

Claire’s Aerie Pullover

Sweatshirt [oversized fit, size down if in between wearing medium] // Biker Shorts [size up if in between, wearing large] // Similar Sneakers // Handbag

Claire’s Amazon Sweatshirt

Sweatshirt [sized up to a large for an oversized fit] // Shorts [size up if in between wearing large] // Handbag

Hannah’s Finds [5’2″, size XS/S or 2/4]

Bootcut Jeans

Bootcut Jeans [size up if in between, wearing in 4 Petite] // Top [true to size, wearing in XS] // Similar Heels

Hannah’s Bubble Hem Top

Bubble Hem Top [true to size, wearing in XS] // Jeans [size down one] // Flats [true to size]

Hannah’s Vest

Vest [true to size, wearing in XS] // Tank [true to size] // Jeans [size down one] // Wide Leg Jeans [size down if in between] // Similar Heels

Hannah’s Cropped Cardigan

Cropped Cardigan [one size] // Tank [true to size, wearing in XS] // Black Jeans [size down one] // Cuffed Jeans [size down one] // Wide Leg Jeans [true to size] // Flats [true to size] // Similar Heels

Hannah’s Cropped Button Up Shirt

Cropped Button Down Shirt [true to size, wearing in XS] // Black Jeans [size down one] // Similar Jeans // Similar Leopard Heels // Heels [size up .5]

Hannah’s Amazon Flare Leggings

Flare Leggings [size up if in between, wearing in Small Regular] // Long Sleeve [true to size, wearing in XS] // Sneakers [true to size]

Hannah’s Cropped Trench Jacket

Cropped Trench Jacket [size down one, wearing in XS] / Similar Jacket // Black V Neck [true to size, wearing in XS] // White Tank [true to size, wearing in XS] // Similar Mock Neck Top // Black Jeans [size down one] // Cuffed Jeans [size down one] // Similar Mules // Buckle Flats [true to size]

Jen’s Finds [5’7″ size M or 6]

Joggers

Joggers [true to size, wearing M] Use code: LIY10 to save! // Sneakers [size down .5]

Jen’s Dress 

Dress [true to size, wearing M] use code LIY10 for 10% off // Sandals [size up .5]

Jen’s Henley Top

Henley Top [I sized down one, wearing in small – I wanted it more fitted] use code LIY10 for 10% off // Jeans [size down one, wearing 4] Sandals [size up .5]

Jen’s Overalls

Overalls [true to size, wearing M] // White Tank // Sneakers

Jen’s Aerie Sweatshirt & Shorts

Sweatshirt [true to size, wearing M] // Shorts [true to size, wearing M] // Similar Jeans // Sneakers [tts]

Jen’s Boise State Hoodie

Hoodie [true to size, wearing M] // Similar Pants // Sneakers [size up if in-between]

Steph’s Finds [5’4″ typically size M/L or 10/12]

Steph’s Jacquard Sweater

Sweater [true to size, wearing in L] // Jeans [size down if between, wearing in 10] // Shoes [true to size]

Steph’s Sweater and Loafers

Colorblock Sweater [size down if between, wearing in M] // Jeans [size down if between, wearing in 10] // Loafers [true to size]

Steph’s Cozy Pullover

Aerie Quarter Snap Sweatshirt [wearing in L for an oversized fit]

Steph’s Notre Dame Sweatshirt

Notre Dame Sweatshirt [wearing in L for an oversized fit]

Lauren’s Finds [5’6″, M/L or 8/10]

Top [true to size, wearing in medium] // Jeans [true to size] // Loafers

Jacket [true to size] // Joggers [true to size]

Sweatshirt [wearing in large in dusty rose] // Clear bag

Burgundy 2-fer [true to size, wearing in medium] // Cardigan [true to size, sized up to large for looser fit] // Chambray [oversized, wearing in medium] // Similar black denim // Black mules [true to size] // Denim

Heather’s Air Essentials Half Zip + Air Essentials Joggers [6′, size small or 4]

Half Zip [Sized up 1 to Medium, LIYXSPANX for 10% off] // Joggers [TTS; Wearing Small Tall, LIYXSPANX for 10% off] // Sneakers [TTS]

Lisa’s Tank & Leggings [5’3″, size small or 6]

Tank [size up] // Leggings [size up] // Sneakers [true to size]

Another day, another workout, another cute and comfy set.💛 Ambassador Lisa here keeping consistent with my movement and with my new fave brand that has me replacing a lot of my (starts with an L ends with a U). I size up to M in all this activewear and from walking, Pilates, and even weightlifting nothing bunches or feels uncomfortable; and it’s even better when it’s on sale! The material is so soft and forgiving.

Aundrea’s Denim Skirt [5’11”, size 2X or 22]

Skirt [true to size] // Bodysuit [size up]

Ambassador Aundrea here!!! 🥰 Old Navy has been having the cutest items lately, and I can’t stay out of their stores! This denim skirt is a MUST HAVE for me! It has such a relaxed fit, super flattering in my curvy and tall figure! While it comes in many colors, I love this dark/black color!

Allison’s Shapewear Dress [6′, size medium or 8/10]

Dress [true to size]

This dress came up in my feed soooo many times, that I felt like it was geared towards me! It has BUILT IN shape wear, and is the perfect length for my 6 foot frame! This dress comes in champagne, blue and black, and is crazy comfortable, and would be perfect for upcoming holiday events, or a wedding! It’s a little tricky getting on due to the full shape wear, but definitely worth the struggle! 

Sthefany’s Midi Dress [5’2″, size XL or 12/14]

Dress [true to size]

Just bought this sweater dress from Target and took it on my tropical vacation. It’s so light and airy that it didn’t feel warm or heavy, it was perfect for a beach dinner. But I can totally see myself layering it up with tights and boots when I get back to colder weather.

Beauty Finds

Claire’s Lip Liner

Lip Liner // More Shade Options [shown in shades Nude Beige, Natural, Mauve, Nude Pink, and London]

If you’re a lip liner girl, I love this under $5 drugstore brand! My toxic trait is buying a new one every time I run into CVS. Oopsies!

Claire’s Shave Oil

Shave Oil // Razor

If you struggle with razor burn and ingrown hairs [hi, it’s me!] you MUST give this shave oil a try! It makes shaving silky smooth, hydrates, and smells dreamy!

Skye’s Home Gel Polish Kit

Gel Curing Lamp [obviously for curing the gel polish layers] // Remover [This breaks down the polish layers and then I gently scrape it off with the scraper I got in the tool kit] // Cuticle Cream [I’ve never been good at the cuticles, but this one has almost 50K reviews and works just like it says!] // Tool Kit [includes a cuticle pusher, a scraper, and a tool with a little narrow hook on the end that I wrap in a little cotton and use to clean up the edges before curing] // DND Polish [this links to all of the ones available on Amazon] // Chili Pepper [a really great red for anyone!] // Guava [similar to OPI Cajun Shrimp – what I’m wearing here!] // Top/Base Coat

Home Finds

Life in Lilac x LIY Salted Lemon Bundle

Candle + Diffuser Bundle

Claire’s Fall Target Haul

Faux Florals // Pre-lit Rattan Pumpkin // Pampas Candle // Similar Woven Pumpkins

Claire’s Pura Fragrance Refills

Pura Diffuser // Fragrance Refill

Katy’s Halloween Decor

Shop it all here

Katy’s Glass Pumpkins

XL Tall Glass Pumpkin // Medium Glass Pumpkin

These glass pumpkins are so classic and beautiful for the entire fall season! They are also available in other size and color options and I love that you can add a

Jen’s Fall Decor

Plant // Coasters

Jen’s Curtains & Rods

Curtains & Rods

Jen’s Soap & Refill

Soap & Refill

Random Finds

Claire’s Popsicle Bags

Popsicle Bags // Our Go-To Popsicle Recipes

These Adult Boozy Rosé Popsicles were a big hit at a recent Bachelorette party. The disposable bags come with a funnel and were super easy to pack in a cooler on the go! They would be perfect for a pool/beach day with your girlfriends! Get the recipe here!

Claire’s Wrist + Ankle Weights

Wrist Weights

Steph’s Target Haul

Backpack Work Bag // Slingback Flats // Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Hannah’s Portable Charger

Portable Charger

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