Whether you’re going out, or staying in, there are some great options on sale now. I’ve been able to get ahead on my Christmas shopping and maybe pick up a thing or two for myself thanks to early sales. I like to sip tea and shop Black Friday from the comfort of my home. NO lines, traffic or fight for a parking spot! Which are your faves?
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my sweater // jeans // boots
I’ve never really been a beauty junkie and have always just relied on recommendations from friends, but funny enough, being a mom to two curious girls who are starting to be interested in beauty, it’s more on my radar. Of course they’re too young to actually wear anything, but it’s sweet when they want to watch me apply makeup or try it out.
A good friend of mine, who happens to be beauty obsessed, introduced me to Birchbox and it’s become my new go-to for discovering the best products. Since I’m not one to head into stores looking for products, I love that it comes to me – without having to do much on my end. It’s like the best of the best at my doorstep, which is everything as a mom to 4. Have you guys tried it? If not, here’s how it works. I get five personalized samples a month – tailored to my hair type, skin concerns and other preferences (you take a quiz) – and since I don’t have time to shop for beauty, let alone know what’s best for my skin and hair, I love that Birchbox does the work for me.
My favorite new finds: a few Benefit products I had been curious about and finally got to try are That Gal Primer and Dallas powder.
Beyond the monthly box, Birchbox also has full-size products from amazing brands like Benefit, Kiehl’s, Oribe, Amika and more. A one-stop-shop! I’ve realized that this time of year is the prefect time to not only indulge myself, but to gift Birchbox to other busy women. My first thought, is my sister would love this gift! Who doesn’t love getting new and fun items to try in the mail – and a way to treat yourself? Beauty products shouldn’t be a chore, or something else to check off each day. Thank you Birchbox for making it so easy and uncomplicated!
Don’t forget to take the Quiz HERE to see if you’re Off the Cuff or On the Dot
Thank you Birchbox for sponsoring this post!
What I’m wearing
FRYE up to 50% off sale, I like THESE and THESE boots
BAUBLEBAR 30% off select with GIFT20
BARNEY’S NEW YORK 11% off with code BARNEYS11, only valid 11/11, how cute is this sweater?
BLOOMINGDALES $25 off with every $100 spent, use code PRIVATE ends 11/12, these jeans are $61!
LOFT extra 40% off with code HAPPY, how cute is this blouse with jeans?
M GEMI extra $50 off shoes, no code necessary
WEST ELM up to 40% off no code necessary
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE extra 10% off with code VETERAN valid 11/11
I’m currently decorating the house, ordering live eucalyptus garland, and snacking on nacho flavored popcorn, here’s the recipe. Happy weekend!
Happy Humpday! 2 days till Friday, yay! I’m super excited even though Friday will just be a normal day, I’m happy to report this week is flying! Some of you may already know, but Shopbop usually has a great end of summer sale and it is HERE! In the past, I’ve gotten a black leather jacket, a new pair of jeans, cute booties for fall and grey OTK boots I kept eying. As a tip, it is worth it to splurge on the investment buys – items over $500 that you will wear over and again and again, making the cost per wear well worth the splurge. I can attest to this fact by the countless times I wear my Stuart Weitzman boots. If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I love them. Don’t forget, the sale goes from September 27th to the 29th. What are you stocking up on this fall?
Jeans
Shoes (from must-have flats to red boots)
Accessories (from bags to earrings)
Sweaters and Tops (essential fall layers)
P.S. As always, my shop page is open 24/7, and I’m thinking of doing a theme shop page to organize denim and tops and trends. Let me know what you think!
xo
Shopbop coupon codes:
Receive 20% off orders under $500, with code EOTS17
Receive 25% off orders of $500 or more, with code EOTS17
one. coziest cardigan two. the best nude lipstick ::three. essential statement earrings :: four :: silk scarf :: five. sneakers (only $70!) and these PINK sneakers :: six. the cutest pink bag :: seven. Jeans Under $100
bonus: ombrè sunglasses
Pink Sneakers:
It hasn’t always been my favorite color, but lately I’ve been gravitating to it! It’s a great accent color that has even my girls jealous, “A pink bag mommy!? Can I have it?” What else can look great with black, grey and denim and still look classic and girly? It’s pink! Don’t forget to balance it with a monochromatic look as too many colors will make pink look a little pepto bismol. Go wear your pink this weekend, and tag me when you do. I’m planning on wearing the above cardigan aptly named “Saturday Cardigan” perfect for crisp mornings.
Happy Weekend!
Q & A
What was your last Amazon prime order?
Bento lunch boxes for the kids peppermint oil, because I get really stiff neck and headaches, and tea.
What is the last tip your make-up artist, Lexi has given you.
Use highlighter on the bridge of your nose, center of your top lip, on your cheekbones, over the inner corners of your eyes, onto your brow bone, and center of your forehead. Lexi started using this highlighter on me.
What is the best and last diet tip you’ve shared?
Dandelion tea. It helps with water retention and I drink at least one cup a day.
Will you be sharing your workout routine?
Yes, Hubby and I will be sharing one soon, stay tuned! If you missed it, see a video on how I workout at the park!
Where do you like to go in Palm Springs?
The King’s Highway for breakfast (I get their granola and yogurt), the Ace pool to cool down, pink door house and I’m open to hearing my readers favorites?
What’s the address of the pink door house and this house with the lions?
Good question! 1100 E Sierra Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264
What did you have for breakfast at home?
Steel cut oatmeal, almond milk, raw honey, coffee and dandelion tea.
What’s a sample diet?
Click this Q & A HERE 😉
Did you always want a big family?
I always wanted 6 children, Reid wanted 3, and God gave us 4. I feel like I’ve won the lottery with them. We have some really long days, but they are a constant blessing.
What’s your best parenting advice, or what have you learned lately that has made momlife easier?
It’s threefold: a lot of affection, some outside time whether its scooters at the park, a ride around the block, and lots of good snacks sometimes makes or breaks a day.
With 4 kids you must have a lot of mess in your house?
Haha well, we have a chore chart they have to follow, I give rewards for cleaning and when in doubt, I ask them to take something upstairs and I count how long it takes – they love it, they’re really competitive and I get things done, lol.
How do you juggle your days as a busy mom and business owner?
Not every day is the same, some days I have a sitter all day for meetings and appointments or a photo shoot, some days like today, I’m home, we make breakfast, do chores, read and I catch up on emails and write my blog posts. With that said, its not without the cries, the troubles with sharing and the struggle to fit in a workout, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I was just telling Felicia my photographer how much I love working from home – from kissing the boo-boos, applying the 5th band aid, brewing my own coffee, writing, and sending emails and styling outfits. The latter is often done around midnight but hey it works.
Anything I missed or you’d like to ask? Comment below!
What I’m Wearing
pink pants ALICE and OLIVIA :: ruffle bodysuit LEITH :: hat NORDSTROM :: sunnies CHLOE :: heels (only $32!) WHOWHATWEAR :: bag MCM
Few colors excite me more than red. Its such a bright and happy color that can wake up a tired color palette. I usually add a pop of red to an outfit, here I was attempting to do red head to toe, but my red bag happened to be a different red. Tones aside, I loved pairing a red dress with red flats and a circle bag, because date night should be about bold colors and the man you love. Oh and a good Thai food destination, that’s why I included 4 Thai food destinations in the LA area below:
Thai Paradise 909 W Las Tunas, San Gabriel, authentic spicy curry and good service
Sala Dang 363 S Fair Oaks, Pasadena, yummy yellow curry and great menu. We love taking friends from out of town here.
President Thai 498 S Rosemead, Pasadena, I’ve never been, but its been recommended and I can’t wait to try!
Thai Purple 27 W Garfield, Alhambra, Yummy curry and rice, I get the red curry, hubby gets the yellow.
What’s your go-to date night dress?
What I’m wearing
off the shoulder bow dress ANTHROPOLOGIE ::
red slides JAGGAR :: sunglasses CHLOE :: bag SIMILAR
earrings MISA LOS ANGELES
