Under $50 can be hard! I scoured the web for gems under $50 and how cute are these headbands? I usually like to do a couple gift guides for you: one for teens, men, and in-laws so stay tuned! Meanwhile, Enjoy this gift guide of goodies under $50 and pick something up for yourself!
2. Cute headbands I also like THESE under $20!
3. Pj pants!
5. Gray Joggers ($29.50 at press time!)
6. Candle that smells amazing for $30
Bonus:
boots tts // similar skirt in small //camel cardigan in XS // turtleneck small // similar ring // wrap bracelet (40% off!)
I love a good pattern skirt that can be styled numerous ways and sure to get many compliments. This one I got off the Real Real for $40! I love the bang for the buck. Also, shopping resale is very sustainable. Why not sell what we don’t use and buy what others no longer want?
I also linked some favorites below like this cleansing balm that melts off the makeup and like in my case, the smog and pollution from LA fires and beyond. Please keep the families suffering from the fires in your prayers. I cannot imagine being displaced at this time.
We headed up to Lake Arrowhead last night for a long weekend and I cannot wait to share some more fall looks and put together some gift guides. Girls, get ready, November 1, is full on holiday mode!
Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Sweater Dress in small // Boots // Faith Bag
Hidden Crystal Necklace // 14k gold Circle Pendant in gold, 18″ in length // 14k gold “mama” necklace // 14k gold 5 letter necklace //
I get asked SO many times where my special necklaces are from, so I thought I’d line them up for you.
The round one with the hidden crystal is from Adornmonde, the round circle and “mama” sign is from Tiny Tags. and Finally the letters to my kids initials is from Maya Brenner.
I love having a part of my kids around my neck to always remember them. No matter if we are apart. And my kids love seeing their names on my necklaces. After I had Levi, I sent in my letter necklace to Maya Brenner and they added an “L,” how cool is that?
These make great baby shower, mother’s day or Christmas gifts. Speaking of, Christmas is 58 days away . . .
Chanel perfume // Givenchy Healthy Glow Powder in “Extreme” // Givenchy Brush Eyeliner in “vinyl black” // Cable Knit Sweater // Jeans // Fendi Bag // Levi’s onesie // Make-up brushes
If you’re a mom like me with a newly minted 1 year old, putting on makeup just isn’t what it used to be. I put mascara on one-handed, curling my lashes is also done one-handed, and my new bronzer has already been dropped and cracked. Sad face.
Alas, it is just not the same as it used to be. But might I add it has never been this fun? Levi brings a whole new level of joy to the mundane. And with that includes his wonder and excitement over my makeup brushes, chewing on my Givenchy eye pencil, allowing me to brush his cheeks as he hurls in giggles and belly laughs. Definitely not boring.
Now, the super mom skills come in when baby is on the hip, and you’re actually able to apply some makeup, and not look like Count Dracula. Didn’t I say skills? All that to say, my makeup and beauty routine has been abridged over the years. These items have been favorites as of late:
Givenchy Bronzer – Love this bronzer so much because it goes on very light. I try not to have too heavy of a hand when it comes to bronzer, so if you like it to be there but not like, REALLY there, this is a great option for you. The color is also really great and would go well with a lot of different skin tones in my opinion. Pro tip: Apply on your cheekbones, forehead and jawbone for that I-just got-back-from-St-Tropez look.
Givenchy Eyeliner – Levi loves to play with this, but so does mommy! I would definitely recommend this pencil if you’re needing some precision. It would be great for someone who likes to line the waterline or rock a super sleek cat eye.
Chanel perfume – This perfume smells amazing! It is more musky than flowery, which is my ideal perfume. I’m not a fan of anything with either a vanilla scent or too much of a floral scent. Pro tip: spray some in your hair before a night out. So glam!
Have you tried any of these? I’d love to hear.
Thank you Nordstrom Beauty for sponsoring this post!
Baby Outfit // Older Boys Outfit with Cap // Girls Stewardess Costume // Reid’s Ear Muffs // Reid’s Safety Vest // His dad’s old boots // Traffic Wand
My shirt // My pencil skirt // My pumps // Brook’s costume from Costco.
Every September we rack our brains over WHAT to be for Halloween. It’s a big deal around here and with a group of seven, the pressure is on to keep everyone happy. Getting it all together is much harder than it looks but the real complexity is keeping it simple.
This year, like most, we went back and forth—should we be a family of bees, a box of illegal plastic straws or just give up and go in our pajamas? As we brainstorm and talk ourselves out of any costumes that involve sewing we usually hit the enlightenment.
Then, Brooks—my 6-year-old—came back from a Costco run with daddy and announced he REALLY WANTED the pilot uniform at Costco. So much so that he would use his own money. Wow. So, the next day I brought the fam to Costco to see what the hype was. He was right on, it was a cool uniform with a semi-real looking leather aviator jacket. SOLD. I whipped out the Visa, threw some berries in the cart to snack on for the painfully long line and just like that, we started creating our Halloween family theme on the way home.
So thanks to Brooks’ find, we found ourselves an aviation theme. That my friends is how it’s done. No rhyme or reason or far-out planning… it was really just impulse. I went on to order stewardess uniforms for the girls, another fighter jet costume for the boys and Reid pulled together a baggage handler costume thanks to Amazon. Hilarious. My dad, a retired pilot, I think would be proud.
Which is your favorite look?Â
faux leather bag (40% off!) Jeans similar (size 26) // Sweater in pink smoke (shown in small) // Trench coat // Earrings // Bra // Sunglasses ($12.99) // Strappy Sandals (fit is TTS)
My Top 5 Ways to Becoming More Sustainable
What does sustainable even mean? This is a question I found myself thinking about a lot recently, which is why I decided to look more into it and educate myself and my family. What I found out is sustainable actually means minimizing non-renewable energy consumption and using as many recycled products as possible. This is something I want to make sure we’re doing in our home and something I feel like we should be talking about more. So, this is how our family is being more sustainable. Hopefully these things can act as some ideas for your family too!
1. We eat local
Eating local means we are supporting small businesses and that we are using fewer fossil fuels for the food to get to us. It’s a small step, but when you think about how many times you eat out, it’s one of those little things that adds up.
2. Recyclable sandwich bags
When I started thinking about how many plastic bags a week we were going through for leftovers, lunches, snacks, etc. it kind of made me sick. Especially after learning that plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose. So, we started using reusable sandwich bags, which has cut down a lot of our waste on a weekly basis.
3. Buying used
When you love a good handbag or designer shoes as much as me, buying used can make a big difference. I’ve been buying used luxury items at places like eBay, Poshmark, and The Real Real for years!
4. Recycle
We recycle plastics and paper and I’m proud of seeing the kids follow suit on the recycling habit. It’s important to teach them to do this now so they can make the same smart choices as they get older.
5. Donate
Not only do I try to buy used when it comes to luxury items, but I want our old clothes and shoes to be reused as well. As a family, we donate via Crossroads and the Salvation Army. With 7 people, you can imagine that there are a lot of shoes and clothes that can go to well deserving new homes.
Now, it’s your turn! How are you practicing sustainability?
After all, I believe the mantra, FEWER, BETTER THINGS.
poncho 40% off with code TOPSTORY // sweater dress in small // boots in taupe // Fendi bag camel in large // earrings in gold
Can you take collagen while pregnant?
Yes, I did! My doctor didn’t have an issue with it, but always check with your dr if you’re unsure.
How old are you?
36!
What are the nursing pills you take for milk production?
Legendairy Milk, I get the trio. I noticed a HUGE change in my milk supply ever since taking them.
How many scoops of collagen do you take?
2 scoops in my morning smoothie. Click HERE for my smoothie recipe!
What’s your muffin recipe?
Click here! They’re made with almond flour and delicious.
Is the Mango leather jacket worth it?
It looks WAY more expensive than it is. And it 30% off with code FAMILY19. See more Mango faves in THIS POST.
Did you always want a big family?
YES! For as long as I could remember, I wanted 6 kids. Five is pretty close to perfect.
Don’t forget, my shop page is open 24/7, you can follow me on the free Liketoknow.it app “shalicenoel” for quick links, and you can always “shop my instagrams.” Now, go make those blueberry muffins and Let me know how they turned out!
Cape in one size and one similar in a lower price point// Skirt in 27 // Boots (fit TTS and in color “Twilight Taupe” and HERE //
I’ve always loved capes from the earliest I could remember. They’re so chic and easy. Styled well, they can be stunning! I love the shape, color and structure of this cape. Do you wear capes?
Turtleneck in small // Similar skirt and Suede Skirt similar and similar // Bag // Snakeskin Boots (now 25% off) and these
I’m not huge into complicated looks, so this suede skirt, turtleneck and snakeskin boots are the perfect fall combo. How would you wear yours?
Attica multi stack // boho multi stack //
Is having a sale Columbus day weekend! THIS WEEKEND ONLY: buy one get one free, no code needed.
I fell in love with these multi layered easy to wear stacks. I’m all about easy to wear chic and these fit the bill. They also make a great Christmas gift. Christmas day is roughly 75 days away. Surprise a friend, co-worker, or teacher with this GORGEOUS stack. She won’t be disappointed.
Sandals // Skirt wearing a 4 // Square Neck top worn in xs // Faux Shearling Coat
