It’s time for another episode of “Things I Bought and (Maybe, Possibly) Liked (Or Didn’t).”  As the AmEx turns, these are the stories of my purchases. Let’s chat.

Stuff for Sloane // Now that Sloane is a little bigger, I’ve had to say goodbye to my beloved two-way-zipper onesies.  Don’t get me wrong, I would have kept dressing her in them until she was 15, but most brands only size them up to 9-mos.  *tear*

So we’ve moved on to these fantastic Parade two-way-zipper rompers.  The material is so thick and soft.  The zippers are tough, never sticky.  Their printed rompers are my favorite; I snapped up these little pears in a great fall color.  The brand also makes great pajamas and sleepsacs for older kids.

Sloane has transitioned to feeding herself and we’re trying to encourage independence.  We grabbed this Busy Bee’s mat, which is also great for keeping toys off the floor in a restaurant.  Also, this OllaBaby cup comes with a straw, transitioning from a baby cup, to a sipper, to a cup as your child develops new skills.

The Jeans // I desperately needed some new jeans.  These light wash Paige Leenah ankle jeans caught my eye, and they’re fab.  A little trendy, but not over the top.  I like them so much, I will probably also buy the darker wash.  And I found the Leenah style in full length on the Paige website, so I’m thinking about this black pair for winter.

The Ring // This Monica Vinader ring is stalking me.  It’s on my Instagram.  All of my Google Ads.  Last Monday, it turned up in another influencer’s newsletter in my inbox.  That was it.  UNCLE.  The universe demanded I buy it.  The universe knows me so well.  The bracelet is also pretty fab (also in white metal).

The Shelf Items // I’m trying to style a set of shelves without buying pieces from Target.  As those of you who also live in Suburbia understand, everyone buys the same 10 pieces from Target this time of year.  Instead, I’ve found really cute things at H&M.  Their small decorative pieces are a great way to add a little something to a shelf, mantle, or coffee table.  These fluted glass candle holders would look great on a holiday table.

The Baseball Cap // Last month, I lost the baseball cap I’ve been wearing for four years.  Simple, black with no writing on it, it was the best $12 I’ve ever spent.  For a replacement, I bought this Favorite Daughter cap from, of course, Favorite Daughter.  It’s funny because I’m my parents only daughter, otherwise it might be a little mean.

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Here are a few other items that I purchased recently that didn’t make the graphic.

The Concealer // Everyone was raving about this Haus Labs concealer.  And since I’m always desperate for more under-eye coverage, I snapped it up immediately, only to be super disappointed.  The color match was good, but the coverage was middling and it always looked glossy, which just drew more attention to the darkness I was trying to minimize.  Pass.

The Stripe Tee // I bought this Veronica Beard striped, baseball tee at the recent Shopbop sale.  I love this thing.  I have to stop myself from wearing it too much.  I may also pick it up in black.

The Knock Off Bag // For about a year, I put the Naghedi St. Barths tote in my cart and didn’t pull the trigger.  When several influencers shared the more affordable Amazon copy, I bought it.  My plan was to try it out and decide if the bigger bag could become a staple piece for me.  And I love it, but not the drop on the strap.

It makes no sense to own a bag that I can barely swing over my shoulder.  I have a baby and a laptop to haul, I can’t hang it from my elbow without cutting off circulation to my wrist.  So I’m considering their Nomad Hobo instead.  Same look, but with a strap.

The Layering Tee // This Caslon tee looks great with jeans, leggings, or under a blazer for a business casual day.  I own it in two colors; I hope they make more.  Runs a little boxy, so depending on your body shape you may want to size down.

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