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{shop} Nordstrom Workout & Baby Gear

by Shalice Noel August 21, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

He loves his new “runnin shoes” but taking pictures with me? Not so much.

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His Shoes NEW BALANCE

His Shorts (old) SIMILAR

My Shoes SAM EDELMAN

My Jeans TOPSHOP

My Top J.O.A.

Mocs FRESHLY PICKED

Stroller BUGABOO (similar Cameleon)

Hobbs, our shelter dog for the day from Chicago Canine Rescue.

Running Shoes NIKE
Capris ZELLA
Cami ZELLA (I also like this on sale)
Jacket ZELLA

Stroller BUGABOO

4 Ways to Fake Yourself into a Workout

Somtimes the best workout is the one you don’t know you’re having. Like chatting with your best friend on a bike and burning 240 calories. Try it sometime. While I prefer to chat at a coffee shop, the hubs prefers datenight at the gym. Not joking. Here are my preferred ways to fake myself into a 500 calorie burning fest while, dare I say, having fun?!

1. Go walk a shelter dog. For those local to Chicago, we volunteer here.

2. Visit the Art Museum. We love the Art Institute. It’s probably 100 steps to Van Gogh.

3. Rent a DIVVY and try a new bike trail

4. Join a running club. There’s nothing better than peer pressure to get you moving!

Bonus: Do it in neon. Light colors are shown to inspire us, improve our mood and practically speaking, make us more visable to moving traffic. And I’m loving the feminine straps on this cami, perfect to pair with a soft neon jacket and comfy capris. And don’t forget the stroller base that converts your BUGABOO to a jogger. It is genius for those impromptu runs with your neighbor where you discuss back-to-school stuff or that horrible morning you just had and you’re not even aware of the workout you’re getting. See my favorite not so mumsy diaper bag here (in blue) and my favorite stroller here and here.

Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

August 21, 2015

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{shop} 6 Jeans under $100

by Shalice Noel August 19, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

1. BLANK NYC JEANS skinny distressed, that I can’t stop wearing. It’s probably my most requested jean on instagram.

2. TOPSHOP Boyfriend Jean. Perfect balance of relaxed fit and rips.

3. TOPSHOP Essential black rips I love with an all black ensemble. I also love these.

4. JAMES JEANS (on sale) Skinny jean with a slight rip.

5. TOPSHOP Classic overalls

See HERE how I styled them

6. TOPSHOP Black overalls I love with a nude or red heel

7. SAM EDELMAN I’m loving mid calf boots!

Pack away your low shaft, buy the mid calf boots for fall.

8. HALOGEN A versatile sleek black wedge for a pencil skirt or jeans.

August 19, 2015

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{home} My Green Goddess Breakfast

by Shalice Noel August 18, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

Love these bowls and plates from ANTHROPOLOGIE

I’m often asked, How do you start your day? What’s your favorite breakfast? This is actually a really easy question to answer as I’ve had the same thing every morning for months. My kids like it, too, and none of us are sick of it . . . yet. I prep the night before with bananas on the brink of getting brown and fresh pineapple. Both I cut, place into ziploc bags, and freeze to make things easier.
C‘est voilá.

1 frozen banana

1 cup of frozen pineapple

1/2 clove garlic

1 tablespoon ginger

1 cup coconut water, or just water

A couple leaves of kale, collard greens, or chard

Place in a Vitamix or blender till smooth and enjoy.

August 18, 2015

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{fashion} Isolá Two Fall Booties To Fall For

by Shalice Noel August 16, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

Aviator Jacket SAM EDELMAN

LBD LEITH

Eppie Bootie ISOLÁ

Pencil Skirt SIMILAR
Blouse SIMILAR

Peep Toe Bootie ISOLÁ

LBD LEITH

Belted Coat TOPSHOP

Peep Toe Bootie ISOLÁ

LBD LEITH

Pencil Skirt SIMILAR

Blouse SIMILAR

Peep Toe Bootie ISOLÁ

LBD LEITH

Finally crisp air! Or, here’s to hoping for crisp air at any rate. As I write this, the temp outside feels like a sauna and all I can dream about is an excuse to bust out the new aviator jacket and belted camel coat. Yes, fall beats them all for me. I even layer in summer despite the fry-the-egg-on-the concrete weather. So what is my fall footwear edit? It’s simple: laced up and mid-calf. That’s why I love these two from Isolá. Both transition from work to mojito’s without missing a beat. I even managed to wrestle my two-year-old who was in hot pursuit of a moving train while wearing these. To complete the look, toss on a simple cotton LBD and aviator jacket for those (supposed) crisp mornings and (non-existent) lazy afternoons. And thank goodness for forgiving black LBDs and comfy (as in actually padded-footbed-comfy) booties. Because even though I’m running non-stop like a chicken without a head, I don’t have to look the part. For now, I’m dreaming of hot tea, an excuse to wear one of my 99 jackets, and these booties. One for date night, the other for church or work wear. Because like summer, fall goes way too fast. So boot up, appropriately.

Thank you Isolá for sponsoring this post!

See more here

August 16, 2015

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{style} A Little Sequin Dress

by Shalice Noel August 15, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

Pumps c/o ROCKPORT
dress NORDSTROM (size 2, color “rose”)

Shirt, optional

SHOP THE LOOK

distressed jacket AEO / SIMILAR
dress NORDSTROM (size 2, color “rose”)
pumps ROCKPORT

I’m all about the bang for the buck and today was no exception. I dressed down an under $150 sequin cocktail dress with a distressed jean jacket and my go-to nude heels. All of which I wore at today’s Create & Cultivate conference while the hubby took the kids to the park. I swear that man is a saint!
All outfit deets are linked, but let me know if you have any questions.

Hope you had a lovely Saturday!

Shalice

August 15, 2015

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{shop} Nordstrom Workout & Baby Gear

by Shalice Noel August 14, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

A little real life farmer’s market chaos.
Girls outfits are ZELLA shorts and tops
Boys shirts and pants are ADIDAS
Or shop the post here:

Sampling the oh so sweet green beans at Lincoln Park Zoo Farm

Shop the look

Capri ZELLA

tank NIKE

jogging bra NIKE

shoes NIKE

pants NIKE (SIMILAR)
purple jacket ZELLA

Stroller Similar BUGABOO “Cameleon”

Back pack FJALLRAVEN KANKEN

Tote PETUNIA PICKLE BOTTOM

Traveling as a family of six is anything but easy so having the right gear is key. Between you and me, I secretly love wearing yoga pants, a bright tank and running shoes. No running or yoga is involved mind you, it’s just my Green City Market/Target/I-have-fifteen-errands-to-run gear. As you probably know, Nordstrom kind of has it all, and their selection of work out gear is just as great as their jaw-dropping shoe department. Whether you plan on working out or grazing on Michigan peaches, they’ve got you covered. They’ve also got some of my favorite baby gear, including strollers–yes! strollers!–diaper bags, etc. I linked the outfits I’m wearing and a similar affordable Bugaboo Bee. Am I the only one who fakes workout with the gear? Here’s to more weekends in workout gear that may or may not inspire the workout. What matters is that you’ll look good trying.

Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

See more of their baby gear here

August 14, 2015

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{fashion} How to Denim Overall

by Shalice Noel August 10, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

Overalls NASTYGAL
Crop top WAYF
Nude Strappy Sandal SAM EDELMAN

I thought I’d give the overall trend a whirl. Afterall, Jane Birkin and Alexa Chung rock them like pros. I’ve always been hesitant of classic bib overall but I finally found them: slightly baggy, not overly distressed and some patchwork for good measure. However to bring it from farmer jane to “GIRLBOSS, ” I needed the right accessories: nude strappy heels, a red lip, and a slight crop top. Perfect for a summer date with the hubby. How do you wear yours?

August 10, 2015

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{fashion} What I’m loving now

by Shalice Noel August 2, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

Tomatillos from Green City Market have me craving salsa!

How to bring a dress into fall? A leather jacket and over the knee boots!

What I’m loving now? Long summer days, salsa, splash parks and watermelon picnics. I’m also loving easy pieces: a sweater tank and a dress. The latter of which I love paired with red. You already know my love of mock turtleneck’s from my post, “Mock it up.” I can’t wait to pair the tank with a trusty blazer and the dress with my over the knee boots. Helllooo August.

sweater tank ANTHROPOLOGIE
nude strappy sandal SAM EDELMAN
slouchy pant SIMILAR

peasant dress ANTHROPOLOGIE
red strappy heel ENZO ANGIOLINI
similar hat ANTHROPOLOGIE

TAGS summer fashion, fall fashion, chicago, style, Anthropologie

August 2, 2015

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{shop} Last call: Nordstrom Sale Essentials

by Shalice Noel July 28, 2015

written by Shalice Noel

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale ends August 2, so it’s still time to nag a couple goodies the easy way, from your bed or couch, ha! Here’s what’s on my short list. Get it before your size sells out!

1. Olive trench a la TOPSHOP

2. Bootie by BP

3. Fringe Sandal by STEVE MADDEN

4. Leather jacket by BLANKNYC / a must have!