The Best of May 2023

Welcome to the “Best of May” from Style Among Friends! We love sharing your favorites from the month and ours! May gave us lots to choose from; we shared our outfit formula for quick and easy dressing, our favorites under $50, tips for summer entertaining (and what to wear as a host or guest), casual outfits for the fellas in your life and Drew and Ian shared their 2nd annual gift guide for Father’s Day. Whew! It really was a busy month. Be sure to check out the blog for anything you might have missed.


Your Top 5 for May

SHOP THE READERS’ BEST OF MAY


Our Top 5 for May

These are our favorites from the last month and we’re excited to share them with you. As always we searched our order histories and looked at the stacks in our closets and came up with our top five purchases from the month. They are randomly spectacular and quickly becoming must haves.


Christa’s Best of May

1 Link Stretch Bracelet

Another addition to my summer jewelry. Love the chunky bracelet on its own – it’s a statement with any outfit, casual or dressy. The only bracelet you need to pack for vacation.

2 LOFT Patchwork Bloom Smocked Dress

One thing LOFT always does well is cute, affordable summer dresses. And who doesn’t like a quick one-and-done outfit in the summer? There’s too much fun stuff happening to spend time outfit planning. This dress is perfect for summer, the colors are amazing, the length is just right…if you don’t like compliments, don’t wear this!

3 INABA Churu Puree Cat Treats

It’s like a “gogurt” for your kitties! Our cats LOVE these! I admit, they are a little disgusting to us humans, but the cats can’t get enough! Treat your feline friends today! (Pro tip: the video in the Amazon listing shows someone hand feeding it to their cats — you can just squeeze it onto a paper plate or in their dish — much more pleasant experience for everyone! LOL!)

4 Pool Coverup Dress

Believe it or not, this beauty is from Amazon. It’s under $30 and looks so amazing on! Comes in 13 colors. You’ll be feeling so glam by the pool or on the beach this summer! It’s packed in my suitcase ready for vacay!

5 Gap Factory Utility Pants

Best non-jeans pants. Most comfortable pants I own if I can’t be in leggings! If you check out the listing, they are above the ankle on the model, but I’m 5’4″ and they hit just at my ankle (no hemming needed). Give them a try – I guarantee you’ll be wearing them all the time! Fit tip: I sized down. p.s. They’re on sale (under $30) at the time I’m writing this, so hopefully they’re still a steal!


Megan’s Best of May

1 Avene spf 50 Mineral Sunscreen

This French sunscreen is a new find that is now on repeat. It passed the workout test, which means when I sweat it doesn’t drip into my eyes. Small but mighty, this mineral sunscreen does it’s job well.

2 Redi Shade No Tools Cordless Window Shade

I have a downstairs bathroom with windows that look out to the pool. Finding the perfect window treatment has been challenging. While I figure out my forever solution I ordered these from Amazone. $35 for two and they are AMAZING!! So good these might be the forever solution?

3 Rails Karla Dress

Talk about perfect target marketing, Saks hit me with this dress and it was in my cart faster than you can say, “Perfection!”. The fabric is soft, the colors are perfect and it’s very flattering.

4 Whimzees Canine Dental Treats

Does your dog suffer from bad breath? Scummy teeth? I picked these up in Target and they are great. Crunchy and foamy and my dogs teeth are looking a little less brown. Lexie approved!

5 Cinq a Sept Holly Jacket

I’ve been singing the praises of this jacket a lot lately, but it’s just that good. Looks awesome over a sun dress, with jeans and a tee or a slip skirt. It’s pretty much the perfect summer replacement for a jean jacket or cardigan. Comes in lots of colors, I have this one, “Pecan” which is more of a gold. Thinking of adding the white or black to my closet.


ICYMI…On the Blog in May

Did you miss anything? No worries, here’s a recap of what was on the blog in May! Seems like it was forever ago that we shared about lipstick and nail polish!

A Few Favorite Finds from May…

best of may shorts
casual sneaker
best of may crossbody

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