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Fall Fashion

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The one item that is always on my must buy, must stock up, and must pack list is stripes. I happen to love them just as much on my six year old. Maybe more so. Paired with suede, jeans, or tough girl leather, you can’t go wrong. To be honest, sleeves are waaay to hot for NYC, but come next month we will be ready for them.  So ready.

:: striped top RACHEL ZOE :: skirt SIMILAR and SIMILAR :: jeans MADEWELL ::booties VINCE CAMUTO ::

Some 4 faves around the web:

Striped BF shirt CANVAS

Crewneck Tee NORDSTROM 

Stripes & Ties NORDSTROM

Cashmere RAEY

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This week has been a full one. Lots of changes getting ready to start school and tackling the challenge of ending our three year-old’s thumb-sucking habit. Our littlest is going though letting go of his thumb sucking habit. Honestly, so hard, but he’s three and it’s time. Disclaimer: the following tips are not fool proof, I’m not a doctor, and you need to do what works for you and your family. So, here’s my tips!

Tips for your toddler trying to quit thumb sucking

            1. Positive reinforcement – verbally reinforce how big a boy he is for not sucking his thumb. And if he/she has siblings, tell them to join in the encouragement.
            2. Watch a video about it – You Tube has some great videos for kids.
            3. Extra comfort– lots of hugs kisses – because you’re asking him to let go of a comfort … so give him lots of comfort and treats! My little guy loves mints, figure out his/her favorites and keep them on hand.

As for what I’m wearing, here are 4 boots, I recommend for fall NOW:

1. low bootie VINCE CAMUTO wear now and later with rompers and skinny jeans. repeat.

2. tall boot MATSON KNEE BOOTS I can’t wait to pair with a suede skirt

3. chelsea boot STEVE MADDEN a classic with great height and tone.

4. Everyone needs a wild card. This fringe boot from TOPSHOP will look great paired with culottes and cropped jeans.

 romper JOA  :: boots VINCE CAMUTO ::

Black Friday 2015

1. LEAH FAUX FUR VEST is a classic. Love it with faux leather leggings. (I got a size us 6)
2. SAM EDELMAN pump for the holiday party

3. ISOLA EPPIE Bootie I have in black and love it with leggings.

4. This COWL NECK SWEATER is less than $30, and worth every penny.
5. BLANK NYC FAUX LEATHER MOTO Never enough leather jackets!

6. LEXI BAG No one does bucket bags like Rebekah Minkoff

7. AUDREY BOOTIE because a buckle vamps up the chic factor. Also, how great are these from TOPSHOP?
8. BONUS: Also love this grid car coat  (25% off and free shipping today!)
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Wearing jeans SP BLACK (only $26) / Heels FREE PEOPLE / Jacket TOPSHOP / Tank FREE PEOPLE
If I’m honest, I used to be the one in line at a big box retailer at 5:30 AM, not even sure what I was going for, but it was exciting. Not anymore. Now that I have kids and the hubs has that day off, my idea of the Friday after Thanksgiving is stay in bed in my sweats and shop online. Or pack for LA. Here’s a shortlist of what I actually have and am ordering. Simple as that. The sale starts November 26, and goes to November 30. Annnnnnd free shipping and free returns are always a bonus. Enjoy this special time with family and friends.
Thankful for you all! XO

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The Coming Home Cuddle Box has all the essentials! It comes in organic cotton in colors blue, grey, pink and purple.

CUDDLEBOXAnd sometimes you only get two smiles . . .

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I’m a sucker for beautifully crafted knits and real wooden buttons, so when I saw these Hemingway sweaters online at Monica + Andy, it was love at first sight. No synthetic fibers, just 100% soft organic cotton that my girls loved. Not to mention, the cozy sweaters fit perfectly over my daughter’s school uniforms. The latter of which weathered a large splash of toothpaste. Oops, but gotta love machine washable! Conveniently, they offer same day gift delivery, their slogan, We Deliver When You Deliver.” So, for the friend who just gave birth in the hospital, you can send a coming home cuddle box. It lasts longer than flowers, and let’s face it, it’s cuter.

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway of both a Hemingway Sweater and Coming Home Cuddlebox to one lucky winner HERE.

Read more: Monica + Andy Hemingway sweater / Coming Home Cuddle Box / Gift Concierge Service 

 

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It’s been one of those weeks. We are renovating our kitchen and eating out more than I’d like to admit. So, getting ahead on my Christmas shopping list is not even on my radar. Thankfully, Talbots has some items I know my mom and sisters will love. Like this versatile chambray, buffalo check scarf and faux fur infinity scarf. So cute with a wool coat or cozy knit.

Check out more from Talbots for your holiday shopping! See my picks below:

Wide leg crop pant / Chambray / Infinity scarf / all TALBOTS / heels ZARA

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Jeans AG ($52 SP jeans I also like) / Top RAILS (medium) / Another top I love /

Heels STEVE MADDEN SIMILAR / I also like these /  Lip CHANEL /

Sunnies RAY BAN / Bag (vintage) CHANEL / SIMILAR I Love

If it’s true that you look best when you feel good about what you’re wearing, then jeans are it for me. If you follow me on insta, they’re basically my second skin.  These slightly lived-in distressed AG’s are some of my favorite. They don’t lose their stretch from wear to wear, and they look amazing paired with a simple RAILS plaid and fringe heel. All late-night Nordstrom.com finds! I can also swap out the fringe sandal for chucks when it’s school pick-up time, or leave the heels and throw on some faux fur for date night. Seriously, nobody can debate the versatility of a good pair of jeans. And to justify my addiction to soft plaids, I plan on pairing these puppies with fringe and leather skirts all fall. Until then, I’m enjoying the occasional 70 degree day as an excuse to break out the sandals. Stay tuned to see my next favorite jean from Nordstrom!

 


 

 

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I rarely say no to fringe, and this skirt is no exception. I thrifted a black version of this skirt and it’s still a favorite. Gotta love the texture and movement! I like it dressed up with a white or black blouse or dressed down with a denim shirt. I’m sure my 5 year old will be wanting this fringe skirt come Saturday when I get home. Until then, I’m squeezing in as many coffee shops and oceans views in LA as possible despite the insane traffic on the 405. Happy Thursday!

Shop the outfit below:

skirt ELLA MOSS / shirt ANTHROPOLOGIE / bag CHANEL VINTAGE / X Ring NORDSTROM

 

 

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IMG_6510Hooray for a floral print shift dress that doesn’t break the bank! Did I mention it’s $58? I love it paired with Skinny Calf’s shearling boots that I’m wearing on repeat, in case you haven’t noticed. The hubs and I are catching a morning flight to LA to attend meetings, check out quaint neighborhoods, and pretty much just soak up all that California livin’ before winter hits Chicago. Until then, shop the look below and use the code Shalice20 for 20% off these shearling boots.

xo shalice

faux fur vest TOPSHOP / Dress MISSGUIDED / Boots SKINNY CALF use Shalice20 for 20% off

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It’s finally bootie season and I’m loving this pop of black and white from Mode Collective. They’re more versatile than you think, with black jeans or a leather pencil skirt. Perfect for brunch at Gjelina’s next week in LA.

XOXOX

Toe Cap Bootie MODE COLLECTIVE / Cape BB DAKOTA / Jean MADEWELL

Top FREE PEOPLE / Leather Skirt SIMILAR / Toe Cap Bootie MODE COLLECTIVE

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coat ASOS / jeans VIGOSS / Boots ROCKPORT

There’s a thousand tiles missing from my kitchen along with the baking soda, the birthday plate and let’s face it, an ounce of my sanity. But who’s counting? Someone please tell the weather to get the memo it’s not Winter, but still Fall. My poor 2 year-old Tiger, Candy Corn, Spiderman and Repunzel had to trick or treat in the warm and domestic confines of Whole Foods to escape the not-so-kind 40 degree, blowing wind wet elements. However, organic lollipops cancel out most wrongs. Including Mother Nature’s. Which reminds me, my girls have science projects featuring farm life which we tend to know A LOT about here in the city. HA. So if your specialty is farm dogs and chicken coops, please comment below. Until then, I’ll be hibernating in an alpaca cardigan, these comfy Rockport booties, and eating leftover gummy bears until LA next week.

 

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