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Shalice Noel

I’ve a confession to make: call me lazy but lately I want to wear all the loose things. I want my tops to be roomy, my pants to feel like sweats, and my coffee hot. Is that too much to ask? I jest however, the struggle is real. There is hope my fellow comfort loving friends! Lately, I’m obsessed with peasant blouses unusual tops, and balloon sleeves you must check out for spring. I wouldn’t be a good friend if I didn’t share these with you! While I have other VERY exciting news to share in the forthcoming weeks, these amazing blouses are all below.  I have literally scrolled so many pages of tops, tunics and blouses, SO which are your favorite? Please comment if you know of any cute girls sizes, I’m on the hunt!

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One thing I will not be hanging in my closet much this spring is a red blazer. I’m obsessed would be a little modest. Even my 10 year old sees me in it and says, mom you look good in red, lol! This red trend or blazer, the latter of which is SUPER flattering, is not going anywhere.

Next, we have ribbon jeans by McGuire I’m loving because they’re super flattering and distressed! I styled them with red wrap heels and a plain white tee every stylish girl needs a couple of these. Especially as a mom, I have So many white tees. Styling tip? Buy them in bulk!

denim jeans // zara blazer similar // white tee // wrap heels // gucci belt


Spring is in the air after a couple long weeks of rain here and it almost feels magical! I want to get a book and a snack and just soak up the sun! What better time to refresh your wardrobe than with a couple spring essentials from Nordstrom. I rounded up some of my favorite pieces from jeans to blouses to sandals and jewelry under $100. Planning ahead your spring wardrobe does not have to be complicated, just a couple pieces like a pair of dark denim, stripe blouse and white heels can refresh your look. I like that I can wear these sandals not only with jeans and trousers but looks great with a pencil skirt. Again this stripe top can be dressed up or down. Perfect for my meetings  DTLA and for my son’s soccer practice. Also don’t forget to try the Nordstrom curbside pick-up if you haven’t already. When I used this service, I felt totally spoiled not having to take all 4 children into Nordstrom and having the associate bring my bags into my car, amazing!!

Which are your favorites below?

Jeans for Spring

Blouses for Spring

Sandals for Spring

Jewelry under $100 for Spring

pointy mules and similar in white // jeans // blouse // belt and similar  // bag // denim jacket

Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post!

1. white blouse 2. crop stripes 3. turtleneck  4. $18 jeans 5. jeans under $40 6. jeans under $100  7. ribbon heel 8. birkenstock 9. embellished sandal 10. nude heel 11. wrap flat 12. Bonus CUTE Necklace

Nothing says Spring like a sandal and the staple that I look forward to adding to my closet every season. I like them embellished with pearls or ribbon or a comfy footbed a la Birkenstock. I’m crazy about a good pair of sandals so here of some of the cutest around the web. All of them are under $150 and both for going out and staying home. Which are you favorites?

 

Those who know we well know I LOVE salad like a crazy person. It’s true. So naturally I have at least 3 salad dressing recipes that will have you eating so much lettuce you’ll make Peter Rabbit jealous. Just saying.

Also, if you’re looking for a salad dressing to dress up broccoli or broccolini for your kids or hubby, try these first. My kids love the balsamic dressing. It stays a week in the jar but we usually use a full recipe so I always make it fresh.

Without further adieu, here’s my top 3 on major rotation, and yes my kids are FANS!

Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe can be doubled)

Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add the following ingredients in a small jar with lid:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, I use OLIVEDA

2 T balsamic vinegar

1 t. sugar

1/2 t. salt

Shake vigorously and serve. Store in fridge up to a week.

Oriental Dressing ( from my Mother-in-Law)

4 T sugar

1 t salt

2 t. soy sauce

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

6 T white vinegar

Combine in a lidded jar and shake well.

Lemon Dijon – sounds funky but so fresh and yummy!

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.

1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic.

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar.

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

1/2 cup good olive oil.

I also like this simple version: Lemon Dijon

fresh squeezed lemon //  dijon // olive oil // salt

There you have it, you can bookmark this post and share with your friends. Hope you enjoy, Let me know your favorite dressing in the comments!

bag // top // jeans // I also included some favorite home goods below!

I go way back with eBay. It was the first place I sold lots of my clothes and the clothes I thrifted and I loved it! I’ve since gone back, but now to buy as well! I’m usually looking for one-of-a-kind pieces I can’t find here in LA or anywhere else online or in-store. Lately, I’ve been looking for distressed denim skirts, Gucci belt bags and cute Chanel sling backs. Searching for the perfect items can be tedious, but I usually use a variety of creative keywords to find exactly what I’m looking for along with a few other tricks I’ve learned after years of shopping and selling with eBay. I’ve included my best tips below:
 
1. Look for “BEST OFFERS” posts
2. Put the auction end date in your google calendar
3. Bid with weird cents like ending your amount in $.32 – who knows it could mean a winning bid for you!
4. Be patient and try to detach. 🙂 Easier said than done!
As a reminder, you can shop all my instagrams HERE.

Nautical Trends

by Shalice Noel

Anchor sweater // Shorts // Striped Pants

If you feel like you want to try something a little different, like this amazing top from Nautica, but are afraid the whole nautical theme will take over your look—don’t worry! My best tip is to break it up with striped pants or solid colored accessories. Grab some red boots or simple white slides, something that adds to your outfit but keeps it balanced. An outfit like this is really versatile as well. It’s great for weekend brunches with the girls or a day date with the husband. I’m also a big lover stripes as you probably already guessed, so I don’t think you can ever go wrong with striped shorts or pants. One more tip for styling this look—add a handkerchief around your neck. Which is your favorite piece?
Thank you Nautica for sponsoring this post!

Skirt weather

by Shalice Noel

skirt // shoes // trench // top similar// baseball hat 

If you follow me closely, you see I LOVE denim so I’m naturally on the lookout for all the denim steals deals, and show-stopping pieces. I came across this denim skirt with ties on Anthropologie and had to have it. I styled it with a creme top, trench coat, barely there nude heels and baseball cap. The latter doesn’t take the outfit too seriously and gives it a sporty look. Thankfully, LA has warmed up, so it calls for lots of skirts and sandals, yay! Have a lovely Monday!

Here are some H&M steals below! All under $100 and most under $50!


Gucci Pumps // Jeans (fits TTS) // Tank // Caslon Denim Top // Trench // Sunnies // Earrings 

If you haven’t already heard, Gucci is now at Nordstrom!! I’m putting lots of favorites in my cart and have already tagged one as an anniversary gift come the 17th. (Thanks, Reid!) Anyone else shop for their own gifts? In addition to the GG Pumps I’m wearing here, there is also a gorgeous belt bag and classic statement bags that make up my Want List. For this purchase, I ordered it online and picked it up at my local Nordstrom. It was dangerously easy and I was able to get it right away. Another option they gave me was curbside pick up but since I had an exchange I ended up just going in. Anyone else used this? It’s great for busy moms on the go with a car full of kids. Gotta love curbside pick up for everything! Which Gucci item is your favorite? I’m eyeing the belt bag like I said, but hurry up because its almost sold out! Here I styled the Gucci GG pumps with a Canadian uniform (aka denim on denim), a white tank and cute pink trench. Who doesn’t love the classic luxe accessories and everyday basics combo?

To see more Gucci faves at Nordstrom, click now on the image below to shop

Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.

 

jacket alice + olivia similar // jeans // top  // sunglasses // belt // sandals use code SHALICEBEEK //

I expected to feel better after a vitamin IV injection but I didn’t expect to leave with so much knowledge I gained from celebrity nutritionist Kelly Leveque. I’m a self professed “health nut” and always interested in health and my eyes were opened to so much valuable information! She believes in the fab 4: protein, fat, fiber, and greens.  I knew I felt better eating an avocado with leafy greens! Get here famous smoothie HERE! It was all in all a lovely day with the Beek team from IV treatment at The Hydration Room to lunch with boss babes at Farmhouse. Thank you again to the lovely Beek team and Hydration Room! Now off to buy the ingredients for the Fab 4 smoothie! As always, my shop page is open 24/7. Have a lovely weekend.

Use code “shalicebeek” for a special discount – FREE SHIPPING!

 

Shot on location at Farmhouse Restaurant Corona Del Mar, CA, photo’s by Taylor Cole Photography