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As we all know, velvet is as hot as Malibu in October. HOT. While we love it because it plays with the light, we wear it because it feels like the coziest throw pillow. No joke. No wonder we’re all going gaga for velvet. Well, I am no exception. Here, I styled it with leather coated jeans, and midi brown boots. At a cool $148, its a great buy. I’ve already worn it three times in two days. How’s that for cost per wear?

velvet buttondown ANTHROPOLOGIE

dress version ANTHROPOLOGIE :: jeans AG JEANS (go down in size)

boots TOPSHOP similar and similar ::





I’m working with Nordstrom showing my favorite date night look. I found this under $200, ombré metallic dress from Topshop at Nordstrom. I happened to be wearing this dress when my hubby and I left the restaurant and were walking around downtown Pasadena. It was funny when 5 random people stopped me on the street to tell me how much they loved this dress and where’s it from. It’s funny, the pieces I’m usually on the fence on, usually end up being my favorite pieces! It’s no joke, Nordstrom always delivers with awesome date night dress options but great customer service. As for styling advice, do size up on the dress and add this moto jacket when the temps dip.
Thank you Nordstrom for partnering on this post!

TOPSHOP METALLIC DRESS  :: heel SIMILAR  I also like THIS OPTION :: TOPSHOP moto jacket 


 

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bag crush :: MCM ‘Milla’
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One trend I do not foresee going anywhere is the bow tie trend. I personally love it, because its feminine and  simply oh-so-practical with a built-in bowtie.  See 5 faves below from $20 up.

jeans MAJORELLE :: blouse L’ACADEMIE :: mules RAYE :: bag MCM ‘Milla’ ::

Under $20 UNIQLO :: 70’s blouse L’ACADEMIE :: dramatic bow FRAME :: black and white KATE SPADE :: a little drama MILLY :: Bonus: this dress I previously posted is 40% off

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sweater NORDSTROM :: jeans L’AGENCE :: boots JEFFREY CAMPBELL  SIMILAR ::

Q. I never know how to shop your Instagrams, what’s the easiest way?

Sign up Liketoknow.it HERE, you can adjust your email settings and delivery, so you’re not getting a ton. Once you signed up, if you “like” my pictures on Instagram (with a caption including something like this http://liketk.it/2ppdN) you will get an email with links to what I’m wearing. Pretty cool. 

Plan b, you can always shop my SHOP page – sometimes you have to scroll way down. I try and update it every day. So check in daily . . .

Q. What is that Vitamin C brightener you use for your face?

Find it HERE – Vitamin C brightening Facial Serum

Q. Do you miss Chicago at all?

Yes! Especially my family and friends

Q. Do I plan to sell some of my clothes and how?

I have an IG store @herchicboutique, I’ve also sold on eBay. Any suggestions on best ways that you sell – pish posh? I definitely have goods to sell, I just need some more time to get it all together for you guys.

Q. Are you going to do another giveaway like you did with the Nordstrom gift card a couple months ago?

STAY TUNED . . .

Q. What are your plans for the weekend?

We are planning to hit the beach although taking all that sand home is a DRAG. But how cool is it that we can simply drive to a beach nearby? Seriously grateful. And how cute is this $30 dress perfect for lounging and farmers market. If I left anything out, please let me know. Happy humpday!

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One of the many reasons I was so excited about leaving the Midwest was a warm October. I mean, Elsa and Anna can actually walk down the street without a full parka and knit hat? Mind-blowing. So to celebrate this inaugural year of Costumes without Coats, the girls and I decided on Batman’s right hand girl: Cat Woman. We had soooo much fun getting dressed and it wasn’t long until the kids were begging to go outside to show off their costumes and demanding pictures (no, you read it right. They wanted pics!). I’ll admit, I’m the mom who is AWFUL at costumes – to the tune of using the couch blanket as a cape. Yup, mom fail. This year, I did away with my old ways. Despite ordering multiple Cat Women costumes, the totally corny headband, and the slightly loose boys’ costumes, ol’ Amazon totally pulled through for me. They, and I really do mean “I”, were a complete success. Let the 88 degree Cali October-trick-or -treating begin! 

Shop our looks here and on my shop page. What’s your favorite costume of all time?

woman’s catwoman :: girls catwoman ::

men’s batman :: boys batman


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Our underwear often doesn’t take the front seat in fashion, but as we all know, there is nothing quite like a good bra. Or let me say it this way: we often forget about the comfortable bra (or undies), but remember distinctly when one doesn’t fit right. So in this third installment of the series I’m doing with Hanes, I thought it only appropriate to share how my Hanes’ ComfortFlex Fit bras without wires and the Hanes Cool Comfort Cotton Bikinis let me focus on the rest of life, specifically transitioning to fall. #becomfydent.  

4 Tips to Best Transition to Fall:

  1. Get the palette right: jeans, a trusty chunky knit, button up, turtleneck, etc. When you have the right basics, it’s all about mixing, matching and the right accessories.
  2. Stretch out summer by adding tights (Hanes are my favorite!) to summer dresses and sandals with fall favorites. 
  3. Keep wearing SPF! UVA Rays are as strong in January as they are in July. Use proper coverage to avoid fine lines and aging. Yikes!
  4. Start afresh. I get all new undergarments every couple of months or so. At the moment I’m loving the Hanes Cool Comfort Bikini with its light material and comfy cut. I also like the Hanes ComfortFlex Fit bra; it works great with sweaters for that “off-duty” look. 

With fall just around the corner be prepared with the right basics, an edited but functional closetprotected skin, and the right undergarments. Share how you best transition to fall by using the hashtag #becomfydent.

As a heads up, I’m partnering with Hanes for a couple months sharing how I, as a busy mom, wear comfy undergarments that keep me feeling confident. Read more at www.Hanes.com. Thank you Hanes for partnering on this post!

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dress REVOLVE :: blazer STORETS  :: boots RM
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dress SHONIA JOY sandals SAM EDELMAN

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dress REVOLVE :: blazer STORETS  :: boots RM

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Since moving to CA, we have become avid beach goers. I mean, when in Rome, right? So after many weekends of beach-hopping, we polled the kids for the favorite beach. By this time we had visited about 6 beaches and not too surprising, Laguna Beach trumped the competition. Laguna is the most exotic of the beaches I have visited thus far, and it was easy to enjoy at Casa Laguna, where we stayed to attend the Gorjana store opening. It was a fun weekend getaway from the hustle of Los Angeles and the coffee on the veranda was a huge bonus. And the store had a photo-booth … you know, those contraptions where you put your kids in and you don’t see them for 10 hours straight? Yeah, so that was a bonus as well. After we peeled the kids away from the 52nd photo-booth picture, we hit the sack at the hotel so as to fit in a cold swim and some yummy breakfast the next morning before leaving. Thankfully, we got four sleepy heads on the long drive home and lots of memories. Can’t wait to go back!

4 Things to do in Laguna.

  1. Victoria Beach – Lots of rock but seal sighting is normal, great views and surf
  2. Casa Laguna pool – the pretty tile and lookout building was fun and romantic.
  3. Banzai Bowl – acai bowls are so refreshing after a morning at the beach or afternoon swim. And my kids love them!
  4. Zinc Cafe & Market – yummy almond milk lattes

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If you buy anything this week in October, make sure it’s velvet. It’s the hottest material and worn best with basics you already have in your closet: a white dress, or denim on denim. See my previous post on affordable frayed jeans. I love that the heel is low enough so I can run to school pick-up when I’m late. True story. If one has to be late, at least arrive in velvet, yes? High fives all around for sporting fall’s hottest trend a little under the $50 mark, leaving some wiggle room to go crazy Halloween costumes. More of that coming soon.

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Meanwhile, check out my new shop page located on the home page  to see my latest purchases and what I’m wearing. Happy Monday!

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The really great thing about colder weather is all that lovely layering you get to do. And seeing as I’ve accumulated quite a few lovely scarves, shawls and kimonos, I have some great layering pieces. My very favorite trick to accessorizing a cold shoulder or off-the-shoulder dress or top is a scarf or shawl. If I were to name one, this lace and fringe number works every time. It provides a whimsical flair to an evening out, whether that be a quick stop for boba tea or dinner at Gjelina. Wherever you end up, you’ll feel chic and sophisticated. Quite honestly, this off-the-shoulder/shawl situation may become my fall go-to … it’s that good. 

lace shawl SIMILAR :: dress (only $80!) TOPSHOP (also like this one) and this $40 version :: heel SAM EDELMAN

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dress BLESSED ARE THE MEEK SIMILAR and THIS :: heels SAM EDELMAN :: bracelet BALENCIAGA

10 years ago this week, we got engaged. Here’s our story . . .

We had been dating for about 6 months when my family took a trip to Southern France to stay in a cousin’s chateau.  Although Reid and I had a rough journey there, with cancelled flights and unexpected layovers, we made it.  Vineyards and lavender fields dotted the countryside and the charm was undeniable. We picked fruit, perused french markets, and did all the things you think people do in Southern France. I had no idea that Reid was going to propose, but after a dinner date one evening we returned to the field behind the chateau where music  from Pride and Prejudice came floating out from under the canopy of the willow tree. Stepping through the hanging curtain of leaves, there was a gorgeous table spread with desserts, flowers, and candlelight … and an uninvited yellow lab, no joke. It was breathtaking, and obviously, I said yes. We’ve had some great years and some rough years, with 4 children pretty close together (hello, Irish twins), countless diapers, too many moves to count, and 7 architecture exams. He was and still is my best friend and I hope and pray our children have a similar story if not one to best it! And if I could tell my 20 year-old self some advice? It would be to worry less and take risks. God is good.