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Summer Ruffles Under $60

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

If you are in search of a dress for Friday’s date night and your friend’s wedding, this dress fits the bill. I’m loving that this dress is not only under $60, but looks great with a headscarf and lace-up sandals. Its been so hot here full of that dry dessert heat that I admittedly love, but also love to hate. Nothing better than a light ruffle dress for day dates and nights out to keep cool. Just don’t forget the sunblock. Also this dress comes in 5 colors, which is your fave? See also here for a dress for every occasion.

dress NORDSTROM  (dusty rose) :: Ghillie heels FRYE :: silk scarf JOHNNY WAS   :: sunnies CHLOÈ :: photo’s by TASHA 

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ROADTRIP LA to CHICAGO

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

 


 


 

phoebe distressed AG JEANS :: jacket LINEA PELLE :: tank LUSH similar :: heels Coconuts by MATISSE :: bag REBECCA MINKOFF ::

 

We set out on a sunny Friday morning which happened to also be National Donut day, for the city of Chicago. We allotted 4 days of travel via a large 2017 Suburban thanks to Budget, that we picked up the night before, along with donuts. The vehicle was perfect for our long journey of 2700 miles with stops in La Verkin, Utah, Vail, CO, Omaha, NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, and finally Chicago, IL. While as a party of six, as you can imagine there was a lot of “are we there yet?” and when can we dig into the candy kinds of questions. Beyond that, there was a lot of eye spying games and ooh’s and ahh’s once we got to Utah and were in awe of the rocks and mountains. It was great to be able to stop when we saw a scenic overlook or an old gas station or whatever of interest. I remember driving with Reid when we were dating from Chicago to Omaha and barely stopping once. Now, with children, they force you to stay flexible, go with the flow and savor this time that I hope they never forget. While we LOVED the long car trip, we all agreed flying home with American Airlines was the way to go. Four hours of flying versus four days, was a huge difference! Read on below for some travel tips answering some of my most asked questions.

Tips for Travel:

Where to Stay when visiting ZION NATIONAL PARK?

I got asked this a ton when we drove through Zion National Park. Stay in Springdale if you want to catch the ZION national park hikes and trails right out your front door. Such an artsy and pedestrian friendly little town (La Quinta had a great pool ). We made the rookie mistake of staying in La Verkin instead of Springdale which is closer to the park and has a free bus service that takes you to the ZION entrance. Read more Here.

Bring protein snacks and water everywhere! The desert literally had zero watering holes nearby. Be prepared.

Get organized. We had all the kids clothes in Ziploc bags. Each bag contained 1 full outfit (shirt and shorts or dress) and 1 pair of socks and underwear.

Don’t let kids pack their backpacks it sounds good but edit, edit! You’ll thank me when you’re on your second hike and they’re complaining how heavy their backpack is.

Don’t forget the baby wipes! I use them for everything from ice cream mustaches to cleaning the dashboard.

Make frequent stops at the scenic overlooks. The theme of your trip (if you’re traveling as a family) is SLOW and SAVOR. Even though it seems counter intuitive and oh-so hard, don’t rush what could be the most unforgettable memory. Truly.

 

girls romper Saks Fifth Avenue // girls white cold shoulder dress Target // girls maxi dress Target // my Jacket AG JEANS 

bedroom credits //

nightstands Urban Outfitters // linen sheets West Elm // clothing rack IKEA // grommet tee Nordstrom // ivory sofa Interior Define //jute rug West Elm

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MISHA – Summer Blazers

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

blazer MISHA COLLECTION and SIMILAR :: white pants SIMILAR or HERE :: clutch bag  HAMMITT :: sunnies CHLOÈ

I’m loving all things blazer and this one is no exception. I paired this one shoulder blazer with white pants for a fresh take on a nautical look. I also was happy to find Summers are for blazers, who knew? How to wear them? Here are three short ideas.

More White Pants Here:

Pair a blazer with cutoffs, over a maxi dress (for shape) or cropped jeans.

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All White and the Right Accessories

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

watch :: overall dress :: off the shoulder top :: stripe bag :: sandals ::  all REBECCA MINKOFF

I’m so excited to partner with Rebecca Minkoff as they launch their new line of watches! I chose this RM gold tone studded leather wrap watch – loved the double wrap because it looks most similar to jewelry. I paired my brown leather accessories with a white overall dress and white top I’m obsessed with because of its ruffle three-quarter sleeve. Such a great buy. See more RM Watches here! Have a great weekend, we’re excited to get back home to LA next week.

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Date Night Inspo: Crochet

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

dress JOIE :: heel MATISSE :: backpack CHANEL 

I’m loving crochet lately from tanks to tops to dresses and this one is no exception. I’m really thankful for slow date nights catching up over a quiet dinner. Even though we’re too tired to talk some nights, I’m grateful for the time to get away! See some of my favorite dresses below for hot summer nights.

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5 Kimonos You Need Now

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

I only like a dress if its super soft and terribly versatile. This one fits the bill and perfect for a long weekend and every longer naps. We are planning to don sweaters and lug blankets to Newport Beach for a family picnic. Hello 60 degrees! If you’re wondering, yes, I wore this dress with Birkenstocks. See more under $100 dresses here and here. What are your plans?

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dress LA MADE  :: kimono similar :: $12 version  :: Photo’s by Tasha

KIMONOS

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Memorial Day Musts

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
1. Flattering stripe swim suit
2. Chloe’s new take on the aviators are too cool for school
3. Stripe espadrilles are so versatile for dresses and jeans
4. Love this red stripe top styled with white pants, cutoffs or over your swimsuit
5. Denim cutoffs make every top cuter, and these $55 version
6. Beat the rays with the cutest beach fedora

7. Lace-up sandals under $70 for the beach and acting like tourists

8. Dry shampoo (without the residue) will stretch out that blowout.
9. Warning, this straw bag may steal the show.
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LA Locale Magazine Feature

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

I recently spent the day with Locale Magazine sharing some of my favorite Manhattan Beach places to stay, eat and shop! It was a fun non-stop day – think lots of outfit changes, and walking from shop to cafe. Thankfully, everything is so close and so quaint! I just love MB, friendly people, great shops and did I mention awesome views? Go get yourself a copy of the new issue – out now! Or see it digitally HERE.

floral dress PALOMA BLUE similar :: gingham dress GRIGH GOODS similar and similar :: Over the Knee boots STUART WEITZMAN :: pink dress TULAROSA :: photography Diane Lombardi :: Hair and Makeup Lexi Klayla

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Hair Secret: DPHUE x Apple Cider Vinegar

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel


Everyone wants beautiful bouncy and healthy hair but not everyone is sure how to achieve it. My hair often suffers from dryness, overheating with hair straighteners and lots of hair products, especially from events and photo shoots. So, in between washes, I substitute apple cider vinegar or ACV instead of shampoo.  The beauty and simplicity of ACV naturally cleanses the scalp without stripping the hair of necessary oils. My hair after washing with ACV not only maintains fresh hair color in between salon visits, but I also noticed it became softer and shinier.  So, how does it work you ask? It’s simple, alternate shampoo days for ACV hair rinse and follow with conditioner. I love how bouncy my hair feels afterwards and totally recommend it!  Styling tip: for my hair, using ACV once a month was fine, but using it every day did not achieve the results I wanted, and after washing with ACV, add Argan Oil therapy to protect from UV color fade as well as protect from heat styling without weighing it down. Brilliant. I love using natural ingredients for my hair.

Thank you DPHUE and SEPHORA for sponsoring this post!

Jeans GRLFRND :: top J.O.A :: laced up dress Z Supply

Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse :: Leave in Hair Therapy :: DPHUE Renew Conditioner :: DPHue Daily Color Care Shampoo ::

 

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Some thoughts on Mother’s Day

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Motherhood for me is a series of mistakes and triumphs, lessons and growth. All the while giving myself and my kids grace! It is indeed the steepest learning curve and the greatest blessing. For example, it may sound silly, but there was a time I was upset I couldn’t attend golden hour photo shoots, the timing didn’t work with my kids or their schedules (hello witching hours!) However, I was able to step back, accept my responsibilities at home only to realize THESE are the golden hours!! Being present with my family, and loving the gifts my Heavenly Father gave me provided the greatest contentment.

One of my favorite quotes:

“Blessings, like children, are not ethereal and weightless. Sometimes they feel like they come at you like a Kansas hail storm – they might leave a welt! But if you accept your lot, and rejoice in your toil, God will give you the kind of overwhelming joy that cannot remember the details. Motherhood is hard work. It is repetitive and often times menial. Accept it. Rejoice in it. This is your toil. Right here.  Those are their faces. Enjoy them. The days of your life are supposed to be full of things like this. But joy is not giddy. It is not an emotional rush — it is what happens when you accept your lot and rejoice in your toil. So rejoice in your children. Look them in the eyes and give thanks. You will not even remember the work of all this planting when the harvest of joy overwhelms you.”

from LOVING THE LITTLE YEARS – Rachel Jankovic

 

My skirt ZARA similar :: tank Hanes similar :: maxi coverup O’NEILL similar :: sandals FRYE  ::

ruffle white dress TULEROSA :: wedges FRYE 

hubby shirt LACOSTE :: jeans BUCK MASON :: shoes REEF  ::

Girls shirts LACOSTE :: sneakers LACOSTE :: shorts NORDSTROM ::

Boy’s shirts LACOSTE :: shorts NORDSTROM :: shoes LACOSTE

 

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