Back in February, a representative from Thread Tank reached out to me for a collaboration. I had never heard of this company, so I looked them up. I discovered that they are an apparel company that creates graphic tops for women, men, and toddlers. Their tops display words and phrases that fit your mood and speak your story. As their motto implies, their tops are “stories you can wear.”
I like the idea of wearing thoughts on tops. Fashion, in its simplest form, is an expression of your personality. When the mood is right, a graphic tee can be a fun or perhaps direct way to communicate your state of mind at a particular time. It’s strategic style that lets you speak without speaking.
This type of storytelling has always appealed to me and I looked forward to working with Thread Tank on this collaboration. I was instructed to choose two tops. Initially, I found 5 tops and picked the top 2 from this bunch.
My next hurdle was sizing. Thread Tank’s apparel claims to be true to size (TTS), so I was a little worried because I’m usually an XS in tops and the smallest size available was a Small. So, I ordered the Small for both tops and hoped for the best.
Thread Tank makes everything to order, so it took about a week and half for me to receive my care package. I was so excited to finally have the tops in my hands and when I tried them on, they surprisingly fit perfectly! So, I would suggest ordering a size up.
For the photo shoot, Dad and I stayed local due to closures and social distancing orders. Fortunately, we have lots of pretty blooms in our neighborhood and left early to avoid contact with other people.
My first look is a V-neck tee featuring the word, “Indoorsy.” Unbeknownst to many is that I am a homebody at heart. It may not seem that way with all my outdoor photo shoots and travel adventures, but I’ve always been an indoors gal. In fact, my family’s nickname for me is the Suburban Hermit! However, with the blog keeping me busy, it is hard to stay home as much as I used to and that’s not a bad thing. As my good friend Lee always tells me, “Liz, you need to get out more.” Yes, Lee, I know and I am, but my default is to chill at home. 😊
I paired the tee with white jeans and these sexy Steve Madden Zoey dress pumps in a black and blush ombre hue. I’ve had these pumps since last year and am happy to finally be featuring them on the blog! They are super chic with the stiletto heels. I feel so tall and pretty in them. 😊
My final look is a slouchy, off-the-shoulder (OTS) sweatshirt featuring the word, “LOVE” with a tiny heart at the end of the “e.” I love the word “love” and I love hearts. I wear a heart ring all the time and I have a gold bracelet that spells out “love” among many other similar love and heart pieces in my collection. I’ve loved love and hearts all my life. Have I used love enough to convey my love for love? I could lovingly go on… 😉
I paired the sweatshirt with casual skinny jeans and a pair of Charles by Charles David Zulu slouchy western booties. For all my friends and followers who appreciate high heels, but just can’t wear them, this one’s for you! 😊 They are low-heeled at barely 2 inches. I love these modern cowboy boots. They are so chic and complete this All American Girl look. I felt very patriotic and full of LOVE as I posed and danced at this photo shoot.
If you like these tops and are curious to see more, check out Thread Tank’s site here. And as a friend and follower of Lizzy’s Latest, Thread Tank is offering a limited time discount. Enter discount code “LIZZY10” at check out for 10% off your entire purchase until July 31, 2020.
Stay safe, my dear friends and followers. We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. I pray for all of you and just know every day that passes gets us closer to the light at the end of the tunnel. It is the Lenten season; a time that harkens to when Jesus was being tested by Satan in the desert. We are being tested too and if anything, this stay-at-home order is the perfect time to reflect through prayer, penance, and abstinence. It is the perfect time to be closer to God. Together, discipline, perseverance, and faith will get us through this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and we can finally get back to living life and planning adventures.
Style with a Smile!
XoXo
Lizzy
Wow, I love the Steve Madden Zoey dress pumps on you, and I’m glad you finally got a chance to wear them for us! You absolutely look tall and gorgeous in them! Hope to see more of those in the future as well! Stay safe!
Thank you for your beautiful comments, Rick. These pumps will pop up again one day on the blog and/or Instagram. Happy new week and hope you are safe too!
You’re welcome, always! Looking forward to seeing you in them again soon! I love those black patent ones too!
Sweet…thank you, Rick! 🙂
Both those tops appeal to me Lizzy!! I’m totally an indoor girl…that’s my favorite saying.
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Yay! I did not know that, Jodie. Another similarity between us. 🙂 Hope you are well!
I love both of these tops! Graphic tees are so fun and I love how you can dress them up like you did. Such pretty blooms in the background in these photos. Stay safe my friend!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thank you, Kathrine! Graphic tees are fun indeed! Glad you like the styles and scenery. Please stay safe and healthy this Holy Week and beyond!
The blooms are SO gorgeous- you’re so lucky to have these pretty trees so close to your neighborhood! They make for super pretty shoots, too. 🙂 Bonus!
Loving your “Indoorsy” tee- aren’t we all, these days?! It’s so important- but I love that this tee is a little cheeky + fun.
Stay well, babe!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thank you, Ashley! I love this time of year with the blooms. 🙂 Yes – we are indoorsy these days! Hope you are well and safe too!
Both of your tops are darling and your styling is so chic! The cherry blossoms in the background are gorgeous! Stay healthy and safe!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thank you so much, Jill! I was so happy these backgrounds matched the outfits. Wishing you health and safety too!
I love both outfits, Both tops are lovely and the ways you have styled them is perfect. You are so lucky to have such beautiful blooms in your neighborhood.
Stay safe dear <3
http://www.rakhshanda-chamberofbeauty.com/
Thank you so much, Rakhshanda! I am very fortunate to have these blooms so close to home. 🙂 I hope you are safe and healthy too!
I also love cute graphic tees with cool saying. These look so wonderful on you.
Have a great day Lizzy!
http://www.fashionradi.com
Thank you, Radi! You are sooo sweet! Happy Easter weekend! 🙂
What fun pieces! That pink tee is a beautiful colour on you and the saying is so perfect for life right now with everyone isolating at home, haha! 🙂 The red love top is cute too!
Hope that you are having a lovely Easter weekend 🙂
Yes, the pink tee is very “of the moment.” Thank you, Mica! Easter weekend was beautiful despite the stay-at-home orders. Hope yours was too. 🙂
You look so cute and chic Lizzy! I love those ombre heels, they’re amazing! xo
Gemma | Makeup Muddle
Thank you so much, babe! I love the ombre pumps too! 🙂
Super chic outfits… love those white boots… you look beautiful dear 🙂
Thank you so much, Rashmi! 🙂
Such cute printed top and sweatshirt.
I really love the first look with the white pants.
And this red sweatshirt is so cheerful !
xx
Margot
https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com
Thank you so much, Margot! I really like these two tops too. And the white jeans really give the outfit a fresh vibe. Hope you are well!
What cutes tops! And I like that they are made to order better for the environment. And how cool of you dad to take this photos they cameo out great 🙂
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Thank you, Allie! Yes, these shirts have turned out to be quite timely. 🙂
I love it! The outfit is perfect, and so is your setting.
Your message fills my heart with hope, as you say, with discipline, together we can beat covid19 and leave this nightmare behind.
Thank you, Natalia! Thank you for reading this post and commenting. I appreciate your kind words. Stay safe and healthy! 🙂
I am a big fan of graphic tees and tops. I just love how they can be dressed up or down and how comfortable they are. You styled this looks beautifully, dear friend. Such a beauty you are and your smile is everything.
Hope you had a nice Easter. 🙂
https://missymayification.co.uk
My beautiful Mavis, thank you! Glad you’re a fan of these tops. They are indeed quite versatile. You are so sweet! My Easter was lovely and hope yours was too! 🙂
Both tops are cute and you styled them so well darling!
xoxo
Lovely
http://www.mynameislovely.com
Thank you so much, Lovely!
Gorgeous post Hun, I love your photos so much! Hope you’re having a lovely day 🙂
Grace || http://www.gracelouiseofficial.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you so much, Grace! Hope you are having a great start to your week!
Nice post dear! Thanks for sharing! xx
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Thank you so much, Nina! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Nahid. Glad you enjoyed.
Gorgeous post!
picture is really beautiful & lovely.
thanks for sharing us this post.
Thank you so much, Ritu!