Friday Five Under $50

Winter is still holding on strong, with the latest snowstorm causing power outages across the state, myself included. No power in the winter is no fun, especially since that means no heat! At least it was only for one night, but for the moment I'm wishing I were somewhere much warmer! Unsurprisingly I have some very summery items in the mix today.

I was very excited about the Gap & Banana Republic Friends and Family sale, which is going on now, because everything, even denim is 40% off with an extra 10%, and I snapped up three pairs of jeans, black, white, and button fly. Friends and Family is the only sale where denim is included in the promotion, so I like to take advantage. They had a lot of other cute new things like this dress and this skirt, but I'm trying to be good.

This weekend I'll be celebrating my mom's birthday, though she hasn't decided what she wants to do yet. I'm baking her a cake, and while I usually go with Ina Garten's chocolate cake, I wouldn't mind trying something new. Does anyone have a chocolate cake recipie they swear by?


Button Fly Denim Pencil Skirt, $60 at Gap 40% off with code FRIEND 
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  1. EMarch 9, 2018 at 8:20 AM

    Those little sandals are so cute!

    District of Chic

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  2. UnknownMarch 9, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Lovinggggg that shirt �� that bag might have to be mine too haha -Deanna

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  3. Closet FashionistaMarch 9, 2018 at 9:58 AM

    Ooh that floral top is so pretty!
    And yes, let's hope this is the last storm! We didn't lose power but lights flickered a bit
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  4. Confessions of a Northern BelleMarch 9, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    Aw those earrings are adorable! I did NOT know about the denim in the GAP sale! Thanks!

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  5. Courtney ErinMarch 9, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    I hope your power wasn't out for too long (and of course you're in full summer dressing mode!).

    I have a very old chocolate cake recipe that my mom passed on to me. No clue where it originated but it's never failed me.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  6. Laura BMarch 9, 2018 at 12:35 PM

    I wish I had a good chocolate cake recipe! I'll have to check out Ina Garten's! Love your picks this week! That straw bag is so cute!

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  7. Path 2 PurposeMarch 9, 2018 at 1:22 PM

    cute Finds! For cake, I am usually scrambling through Pinterest to find a good recipe lol good luck!

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  8. LorenaMarch 9, 2018 at 1:44 PM

    My fave is are the H&M flats !
    Oh, yikes on the power outage... in the winter that's a real issue.

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  9. Shea LennonMarch 9, 2018 at 2:51 PM

    Happy birthday to your mom! I haven't made Ina's chocolate cake, but her recipes rarely let me down. I'm usually the only one in my family that wants chocolate cake, and if I'm making it for myself I want a flourless one--they just taste so rich and indulgent to me. I love your summery picks!

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  10. Annie LMarch 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    Yaaaas for springy picks! Love that crab tote from Topshop :)
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  11. MicaMarch 9, 2018 at 3:36 PM

    Oh that top and denim skirt would go so nicely together! How crazy you lost power. I'm glad it's back now! :) We've had some wild weather here but so far we haven't had our power knocked out. Have seen plenty of power lines being repaired around the area though.

    happy birthday to your mum! I'm sure she will love whatever cake you make her :)

    Hope you are having a wonderful weekend to end your week! We have family visiting so it will be a busy but fun weekend :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  12. krexingMarch 9, 2018 at 4:30 PM

    I haven't worn a jean skirt in about a zillion years, but man is that one cute. I'm honestly heading over to gap.com know and ordering that little lady. I am kind of obsessed! Great round-up!

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  13. RachMarch 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM

    Thanks goodness you had no heat for only one night. During Winter, eek I can only imagine how cold it got! Really really love this outfit you picked out. Actually I am obsessed. Seriously! The top and skirt together is so cute!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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  14. CeeMarch 9, 2018 at 7:41 PM

    I can't believe the storms you've experienced in the past week! Being in DC, we got just the tail end of the bad weather, which mostly meant high winds - but they were extremely high winds, the kind that cancel and delay transit, so I could only imagine how bad things were elsewhere. At least we can dream of summer, and start to make purchases for it now. I'm presently dreaming of all the straw bags, and the one you've included in this round-up is now on my wishlist :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleMarch 9, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    Let's just talk about how spring must be on your mind.....everything is so fun!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  16. Amy JohnsonMarch 10, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Great picks! I really love that bag, and those fun sandals!

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  17. Midnight CowgirlMarch 10, 2018 at 9:22 PM

    Love the summery pieces. That knot front shirt is cute!

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  18. MONICA SORSMarch 12, 2018 at 5:44 AM

    Cute finds!!! love it all
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: BEST LOOKS FROM PARIS FASHION WEEK (I)

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  19. little luxury listMarch 12, 2018 at 7:45 AM

    Happy belated birthday to your mom! Ruth Reichl's chocolate cake recipe is also quite lovely and I mostly use it. It's all about the cream cheese frosting!

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  20. LynneMarch 13, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    Cute finds! I love Ina Garten recipes, but Life, Love Sugar also has some delicious desserts!

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  21. NotJessFashionMarch 14, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    Lovely picks dear. Those sandals are sooo pretty!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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