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Travel Tuesday: Unico Our all inclusive retreat

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

 

We spent 4 dreamy days in Riviera Maya, Cancun, Mexico to celebrate Unico’s one year anniversary. Since I was their very FIRST influencer to stay at Unico and promote it, I was asked to be the first to hit the pinata. While I was feeling a little sick (2 months pregnant with baby Levi), the beach, the gorgeous scenery, and chill time by the pool made me feel WAY better. One of our biggest regrets was missing out on the excursions thanks to our flight arriving late. Be sure to organize that right away with your guide. Hopefully there will be a next time! The resort is all-inclusive that means food and beverage is covered with the price of your stay. Reid and I both agreed this is THE BEST WAY TO VACATION. There is much less stress having to pull out the Amex every time you order a daiquiri or guacamole and chips. And while we are on the subject, don’t miss out from their signature avocado smoothies you can order from the cafe. Insider’s tip. Have you been? 

Here are some common questions I got about our stay at Unico Resort.

It is all inclusive?

Yes all meals are prepaid. It wonderful to have one less thing to think about! Hello fresh chips and guac on the beach.

Are children welcome?

It is an adult only resort. Leave the kids with Granny!

Room with a pool vs Room with a tub?

However I missed the tub, we both agreed we loved the pool room by the beach and pool!

–What to pack for Mexico–

White and black tanks and tees

Sun screen!

Forget the designer bags at home. I barely needed a bag

Rompers jumpsuits and dresses for evenings

Outfit deets below. Let me know if I missed anything and if you have any other questions in the comments!

xx

Shalice

polka dot shorts // polka dot dress // white tie blouse // wrap dress // similar straw hat

 

We were so thankful to be able to return to Unico’s beautiful resort and recreate so many memories. We can’t wait to go back! Book your next trip to the ultimate paradise HERE.

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June’s Bestsellers and Weekend Sale Roundup

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

This week is a short one, so I’ll make this brief. I’m sharing my best sellers in June, as well as sales from around the web.

We’re getting ready to go up to the lake. I would be lying if I loved packing up the car and 5 little people. Girls, it is hard work and I NO FAIL forget something EVERY time. Why? Other than that, I love the fresh clean air, coffee on the deck, hanging out with the kids, and spotty cell service. Yes, sometimes it is a blessing in disguise. Enjoy these moments we will never get back, Happy 4th of July!

  1. this dress 2. 90’s high rise jeans 3. Peplum top 4. Pearled sandals 5. Edie flap bag 5. Cover up Maxi Dress 6. Beatles tee 7. Valentino Dupes 8. Heeled Sandals

4th of July Sales from around the web:

Abercrombie & Fitch (50% off throughout the store)

Anthropologie (50% off sale items)

American Eagle (all undies 10 for $30)

Ann Taylor

use code JULY for 50% off

H&M (I find great kids items here!)

J.Crew up to 50% off sale styles with code BIGGEST

J.Crew Outlet

Madewell 25% off with code FIREWORK, until 7/8

LOFT 40% off with code HBDUSA

MANGO up to 50% off!

Nordstrom

Nordstrom Rack

REVOLVE use code CANDY for 10% off!

Williams Sonoma

ULTA

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Just add a Blazer

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

blazer and similar // jeans under $100! // tank only $10! // flats and similar

Nothing says you mean business like a blazer and I’m loving this oversize version. I love this outfit for meetings and after school activities. Who else keeps a pair of sneakers in their car? I rounded up some favorites blazers below:

This week, I haven’t been going to events but rather running at the park every day with the kiddos, and being intentional. I’m intentionally not booking up my week like weeks past. This allows me to be more present with my kids and meet them where they need to be met with anything they are facing. When I’m stressed from being in 3 hours of traffic, I’m not the best mom I can be. So, saying no to events on the west side and opening my week has been a blessing.

I also went off coffee, can you believe? I won’t lie, I do miss it but I am less jittery and more peaceful this week. My collagen powder just now goes into hot almond milk. Its not amazing, but hey it works and I’m still getting my protein and collagen. Read more of my routine HERE. What about you, how was your week?

So many good graphic tees! Here’s some faves below:

https://rstyle.me/n/de3kdb8gb6
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Little Red Dress for Valentines Day

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

dress (I’m 5’9″ wearing a size 4)// mules  // bag

 No, it’s not too soon to think about Valentine’s Day. Afterall, it is only 31 days away. I’m the last minute kind of girl, but this year not so much. I found this LRD Little Red Dress at Rebecca Minkoff recently, and fell in love. It’s flowy, sports a flattering waistband, a nice length and I love the sleeve detail. I think it would be flattering on petite or tall, a true sign of a good dress.

I’m so grateful for 11 years of marriage, and what better time to celebrate your partner than Valentine’s Day? I’m so grateful for Reid’s sacrifice for our family. His quiet leadership, patience, and simple kindness bless our family daily. Today, I’m sharing 5 tips for a successful marriage:

1. Make a list of all his positive traits
Marriage is hard. Make it the best it can be

2. Make her HAPPY (hubby’s tip for a happy marriage) And hey, this makes me happy 🙂

3. If you’re angry, take a breather. Get alone, get a coffee and chat about it later.

Read this post about 10 Ways to Improve your relationship

I’d love to hear from you, what are some of your tips for a healthy and happy marriage? 

See more LITTLE RED DRESSES below:

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    Sneakers and Skirts

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

    leopard skirt // sweater // sneakers // camel coat similar // belt bag

    This weekend is all about clean eating (s’mores by the fire) and checking off those fitness goals on the couch.But seriously, we’ve had a tiring week getting back into the swing of things like art class and piano and can’t wait to get to our cabin in Lake Arrowhead.

    Speaking of getting back into the swing of things, I’m back to pairing high and low, casual and formal. Today’s swing skirt is lightweight and a great pattern. I paired it with an oversize knit under $100, cult favorite Gucci belt bag, and sneakers for that pulled-together-but-surprisingly-comfy look. My kind of #momstyle.

    Which is your favorite? I provide commentary and styling tips on the below skirts:

     


    1. Midi with buttons //  2. At the Knee Pencil  // 3. Midi skirt  // 4. Leo Mini  // 5. Denim Leo skirt 

     

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    5 Wardrobe Staples

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

    leopard skirt /(mini skirt version) / sweater // bag // coat zara Similar// mules // similar turquoise ring

    Don’t let my smile fool you, this week was tough getting back from vacation and back into our routine (somewhat) and lots of laundry. Thankfully, park days and our sitter have been my saving grace. It takes some time to find that “back to normal” after being away for 2 weeks over the holidays. I’m excited to share with you some new content I’m often asked what are my top 5 closet must haves, so here they are are including my bonus favorite, leopard skirt!

    1. Denim (this is very hard to pick only one!)

    2. (faux) Leather pants

    3. Body Suit

    4. Nude Heels (sandals and pumps)

    5. Sunglasses

    Bonus: Turquoise ring, something leopard, and a one shoulder top

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    My Daily Routine

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

    Chunky Knit Sweater // Leather pants Fabiana Fillippi SIMILAR  // Shoes // Chanel bag // Bugaboo Frog stroller in Denim

    To those asking about my vintage Chanel Cocoon bag, here’s a dupe for much less and bonus, it wipes clean. If you’re worried about the spit up from last night? Yeah, that’s a quick wipe off. See my faves below!

    I get a lot of questions about my routines from diet to keeping it up with it all.  Read on for some tips! 

    WHAT IS YOUR MORNING ROUTINE LIKE?

    To avoid getting hangry, I take two scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen Powder (non-flavored) in my almond milk latte every morning. 

    The benefits of collagen are many. It’s the most abundant protein in your body. It can relieve joint pain and improving skin health. I’ve personally noticed better hair quality and stronger nails. After all, increased skin hydration leads to less wrinkles. Do I have your attention now?

     

    AFTERNOON ROUTINE?

    Multi tasking is key. 

    I drink Dandy Blend with one scoop of collagen protein and almond milk and snack on salted almonds or kale chips as I respond to e-mails.

    I work on my pilates ring while I help the kids with their homework.  Yes they think I’m crazy.  The pilates ring tones my inner thighs.  I even bring it in my suitcase when we travel.

     

    Kale Chips

    1 big bunch of organic kale, washed and dried

    pinch off the leaves from the stalk into small pieces

    drizzle with avocado oil and sea salt

    Bake for 15 min on 350 degrees

    I get a lot of questions about what vitamins I take on the regular. I take a prenatel vitamin since I’m still nursing and b12, since I’m off coffee. Don’t think for a second this mama doesn’t run on some kind of vitamin in place of a legal addictive stimulant. I link both below that I take daily!

    5 things I buy from Amazon each Month read more on THIS POST

    Adult Energy B12 Gummies (1000 mcg per serving) // Baby and Me Pre and Postnatel Vitamin //  Magnesium Powder // D3 Gummies // Sheets for the Arrowhead Cabin // Baby Pacifier (yet he doesn’t take one right now, unfortunately) // Hand Sanitizer for traveling with kids! // Aspartame Free Gum (I buy a 3 pack for traveling)

     

    WHAT ABOUT YOUR DINNER ROUTINE?

    Tonight we are having lemon chicken and oregano potatoes tonight. We have a ton of meyer lemons on our bush in our yard so I’m making that with oregano. It’s delicious. I’m making it in the crock pot because I tend to burn everything. Want the recipe? Look below:

    Chicken and Potatoes

    1 whole chicken or a couple chicken breasts (whatever I have on hand)

    Avocado oil

    Garlic

    4 lemons freshly squeezed

    1 cup of water or enough to cover the potatoes

    4 large potatoes peeled and chopped

    oregano

    Sea Salt

    If it’s a crazy busy day ahead, start in the morning and throw it in a crock pot. If not, place all ingredients in a 9×13 dish and cook for 1 hour in 350 degrees or until chicken and potatoes are tender. The lemon makes the sauce amazing! Serve with rolls and a green salad.  Top off the salad with my homemade salad dressing here! 

    CHORES! Do your kids do them?

    Oh the dreaded word!! But seriously it HAS to be done. Other things that help laundry and organization are giving each of my kids a chore that is age specific. My oldest does the laundry, second daughter loads/unloads the dishwasher, oldest boy (#3) takes out the trash and the 5 year old takes out the small trash cans from the upstairs bathrooms. I will not claim that my kids do their chores without reminders (nagging) or without some bribing and I’ll admit I have to do lots of incentives, but it eventually gets done. For example, a popular incentive in my house are healthy lollipops. I use those candy on a stick for everything and MANY TIMES A DAY !! :)))

     

    Books on my reading list: Home Management, Body Love, and Large Family Logistics

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    NYE Dresses That Won’t Break the Bank

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

    Dress // Heels // Tanning Towels

    What are you doing for New Years Eve? We are headed to Palm Springs to ring in the new year. We can’t wait! I usually end up in my pj’s way too early in the night and I don’t think this year will be any different — especially with a baby! But I do love a good sequin dress for date nights and events. Which is your favorite?

    More NYE options

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    Your Next Holiday Look: Satin and Knit

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

     

    Boxy Pullover // Silk Midi Skirt // Sparkly Sandals // Tan Towels

    I’m not crazy about ugly sweaters, or overly glittery tops or bodycon dresses. The latter especially doesn’t work while nursing. So, when I saw this combination at my local Nordstrom, I jumped on it. I love the combination of a knit sweater (with slight metallic thread) and a satin skirt in the same green color scheme. ‘Tis the season right? I’ll admit it’s a color I don’t wear often but love it in this shade! Speaking of shades, since most of the world does not have sun tanning weather like SoCal, I’ve got you covered. I live by these tan towels when I need a quick “real” looking tan for a night out or special event. Hey, even hubby uses them but don’t tell him I told you. Now, back to traveling to Chicago to see the family, show off Levi and my fake tan. What’s your favorite holiday look?

    Happy Monday!

     

    More Cute Skirts

    More Cute Knit Options

     

    See my latest looks on Instagram. Click on any image to shop:

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    Our Home’s Clean Air: Intellipure Air Filter

    by Shalice Noel
    written by Shalice Noel

    I’ve been concerned with the air quality of our home for some time – especially after the birth of Levi. Who wants to bring a baby home to a house full of mold spores or fungus hanging around? I surely don’t. I’ve admittedly tried various methods from clean beeswax candles, boiling lemons and diffusing but I knew I needed something with a bigger impact. So, when approached by INTELLIPURE to try out their Ultrafine 468 air purification system, I jumped on it.

    With patented DFS (Disinfecting Filtration System) technology, it has control over airborne contaminants such as ultrafine particles, bacteria, mold spores, fungi, viruses, etc. When we lived in Chicago, during the winter months, we’d be cooped up in the house and inevitably pass colds around. A cold stays around for a while when you have 6 people to hand it to.
    All that to say, we are a great candidate for a home air filtration service. We’ve had it since October, and the one thing I love about it is the quiet motor. It’s like white noise, a soft hum. I don’t like anything loud buzzing daily and this also has an exceptionally low power consumption. We already have a lot of voices, a baby cooing, the piano playing, the dishwasher going and the last thing I need is a loud motor polluting the air.
    The second thing I love about this filter is when we return from a weekend at our Lake Arrowhead cabin, the house doesn’t smell like wood (as it usually does). Rather, the house smells clean and fresh like after a rain shower. How’s that for a 3’ tall air filter? I just wish they made a filter that would suck up all the clutter in the house, wouldn’t that be nice?
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