I cannot believe it is the end of July already. As much as I hate it, it's time to say goodbye to summer, which means it's time for another roundup of monthly favorites. At the end of every month, I share 10 things that made my life better as well as the 10 most popular things I've shared as determined by you.
July was another mixed bag in terms of highs and lows. I went to the dermatologist and had two things removed, only one of which was cancerous. Then, just after getting it back from the shop, my car got a nail in the tire, so we had to deal with that. On the flip side, we did finally make it to the lake, which was fun even if I couldn't get in the water. We were also able to get in one more trip to the water park. I wish we'd been able to go more, but there's always next summer.
The biggest news that I have to share with y'all is that we're moving, and this time it's a BIG move. Not just across town to a different neighborhood. Nope. We're moving back to my hometown, which is where I teach and my daughter goes to school. We're buying the house I grew up in from my parents, who are moving into a home they inherited. Anyway, we're currently in the process of packing everything up and moving in stages. We're trying to get as much done before I go back to work as possible, but we'll more than likely still be working on it during preplanning, as well.
I think that's got you all caught up on life lately. Now let's take a look at my and your favorites from the month.
My Favorites
The Examiner -- I devoured this book. I love this author's style of presenting the reader with a collection of evidence to piece together what really happened. This one was full of twists and turns and nothing was what it seemed. I highly recommend this murder mystery!
How to Sell a Haunted House -- I was skeptical of the doll aspect of this Grady Hendrix book, but it's become my favorite story of his and quite possibly my favorite book of the year. I have not been able to stop thinking about this one since I finished it. The story is just so good with the perfect amount of creepy suspense. Expect to see this one at the top of my best books of 2026 final list for sure.
The Correspondent -- This was phenomenal. Told entirely through written correspondence, it tells the story of the final years of life of a truly remarkable woman. I want to be like Sybil when I grow up. This one is definitely going on my best books of the year list.
Straw Slide Sandals (pictured above) -- One of my coworkers gifted these slides to me at the end of the school year. She'd gotten them in her size, but they run really small, so they didn't fit. I tried them on and fell in love. I've been wearing them with almost every outfit here lately. My exact ones are no longer available, but these ones are close and by the same brand.
Navy Blue Striped Dress -- This dress is so soft and comfortable. It's flattering, the perfect length, and I've been wearing it pretty much as soon as it comes out of the dryer.
Snug Fit Striped Tanks from Old Navy -- These tanks have been on repeat here lately. They are cropped, but for me that means they're the perfect length to wear untucked without showing off my belly. I bought all of the striped ones they had in my size, but they also come in quite a few solid colors.
Tropical Skirt Outfit -- This is my favorite outfit of the month, hands down. This bright red tank is so good; these are my favorite basic tanks that I own in eight colors. The skirt is perfect for summer. All that's missing is a tropical island.
Denim Tank Outfit -- I love this outfit, even if I hate the reason I was wearing it. I've been shopping for a denim tank for a long time, and I'm so pleased with this one. Expect to see it all the time as I'll be wearing it with probably every skirt I own at some point. Speaking of skirts, this is one of those viral NASHALYLY ones. This exact pattern sold out not long after I bought it, but there are several other similar dark floral prints to choose from.
Snoopy Shorts -- I bought these on a whim at Walmart and have not looked back. I have been wearing these a lot, although I don't actually have much photographic proof (I mostly wear them to lounge around the house). They're sweatpant material, so they're incredibly soft. I sized way up in these so the legs would be nice and roomy; the drawstring waist keeps them from falling off.
Wavy Talk Wave Iron -- This thing is so easy to use! Even with my crazy short hair. It creates the tousled waves that I really love right now. I especially like the timer feature which lets me know when I've held it in one place for long enough without me doing a mental countdown.
Your Favorites
Straw Slide Sandals -- Great minds think alike it seems. These are not my exact slides, but they're pretty darn close. This brand runs really small. I usually wear size 7 but wear both pair I have in this brand in an 8.
Layered Initial Necklace -- This is such a good necklace. You can wear it so many different ways since the strands are not actually attached to each other.
Wide Woven Belts -- Third month in a row for these. Have I convinced you yet that you need these in your life?
White Platform Sandals -- These are still available in most sizes. Size up half; the straps are snug.
Boho Maxi Dress -- This is one of my favorite things that I bought this summer, especially in the pink, which is the one that y'all have been clicking on the most. I've been wearing the pink a lot lately. It always seems to be on top of the laundry pile, ha. Unfortunately, this is sold out in all but the purple and white floral.
Brown Sandals -- These basic sandals are what I link to for the pair I've had for years and years. I wear mine a lot, especially in the summer.
Kirundo Maxi Skirt -- This is one of my favorite skirts ever. I currently own it in three patterns.
Tanner Sandals -- Unfortunately, these sandals are completely sold out. I've rounded up some similar pairs for you, though: option 1, option 2, option 3, option 4.
Tiered Cotton Skirt -- This is a good, basic knee-length skirt. It's 100 percent cotton with an elastic waist and drawstring tie. I bought it in both colors.
White Slide Sandals -- The pair of white slides I have are really old, so these are the ones that I usually link to and will probably eventually buy for myself when my pair are worn slap out.
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