I recently stumbled upon the cutest trapeze dress. Its great with gladiators or these hiro heels. Special shout out to the hubs for choosing my shoes for the post. He said the pattern of the shoes matches the pattern on the dress. How’s that for an Architect’s opinion? Love him. I’ll definitely be sporting this swingy dress again to beat this Cali heat.
trapeze dress FOR LOVE AND LEMONS (now 40% off!) :: heels MATT BERNSON :: bracelet KENDRA SCOTT :: cutoffs SIMILAR
ONE. SWEAT SHORTS for the gym or morning juice run
TWO. JACKET (sold out but THIS ONE is hot)
THREE. HENLEY am I the only one who thinks the henley is crazy sexy?
FOUR. ESSENTIAL BLACK BOOT can go casual or formal
FIVE. BOSS SUIT a work must have
Thanks Reid for letting me in on your favorites – err, your birthday gifts come September. Don’t forget the sale ends August 8, and they also make awesome Christmas gifts. Surprise yourself at your efficiency, hey maybe even wrap them in snowflake paper. Now, that’s epic.
shop the goodies below:
Not only is white before and after labor day a-ok, but encouraged. I like to pair a ruffled top and flared bottoms. All white, of course. A romantic ruffle top is just enough femininity for a structured jean. Don’t forget to add olive heels (on sale!) and a colorful bag. I’m all about small scale bags with pops of color. See my top four below:
bracelet KENDRA SCOTT :: blazer STORETS :: heel SIMILAR :: bow crop top JOA SIMILAR I LOVE
flare jean 7FAM SIMILAR :: bag FURLA :: bracelet KENDRA SCOTT :: ring :: BAUBLEBAR
I’m sharing how I wear my new Hanes Cool Comfort underwear: the boy shorts, hipsters, and bikinis – from getting ready in the morning for meetings to Friday date night. I love that their underwear doesn’t have a tag. So comfy!
I get asked a lot as a busy wife and mom how to look good and feel comfortable and confident. Or as Hanes like to call it – comfydent.
Here are a couple tips to doing just that:
1. You feel most confident when you’re comfortable. I’m not talking sweat pants and pizza on the couch (though that sounds awesome). I’m talking about pairing a classic Hanes tank and comfy underwear with an edgy leather jacket, and black jeans, so you can be secretly comfortable and terribly chic.
2. Do steal your hubby’s Hanes tanks – I’ve been for years.
3. Follow your gut. Some days I feel like wearing jeans – some days cutoffs and a sweater. I usually look better when I follow that gut and wear what I feel like wearing.
4. Join me! Do share your comfy, confident (and chic) look 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. Read more at www.Hanes.com. Thank you Hanes for partnering on this post.
As a heads up, I’m partnering with Hanes for a couple months sharing how I, as a busy mom, wear comfy undergarments. Read more at www.Hanes.com. Thank you Hanes for partnering on this post.
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I’m sharing how I wear my Hanes #comfydence underwear: the boy briefs, hipsters, and bikinis – from getting ready in the morning for meetings to Friday date night. I love that their underwear doesn’t have a tag. So comfy! I get asked a lot as a busy wife and mom how to look good and comfortable. Here’s a couple tips to doing just that:
1. You feel most confident when you’re comfortable. I’m not talking sweat pants and pizza on the couch (though that sounds awesome). I’m talking about pairing a classic Hanes tank with an edgy leather jacket, and black jeans, so you can be secretly comfortable and terribly chic.
2. Do steal your hubby’s Hanes tanks – I’ve been for years.
3. Follow your gut. Somedays I feel like wearing jeans – some days cutoffs and a sweater. I usually look better when I follow that gut and wear what I feel like wearing.
4. Join me! Do share your comfy (and chic) look by using the hashtag: #comfydence.
As a heads up, I’m partnering with Hanes for a couple months sharing how I, as a busy mom, wear comfy undergarments and basic tees.
Read more at www.Hanes.com
Thank you Hanes for partnering on this post.
Happy Monday! Today, I’m showing you three outfits from Express that transition into Fall. 
I need a yellow Vespa.
Express has stepped it up and I’m a big fan. I usually look for items I can wear over (and over) like this striped blouse (never enough stripes) and these flare pants. Since Los Angeles doesn’t have seasons, I will still manage to find a reason to don these flare pants and layer to my hearts content.Gotta love versatile and easy-to-style pieces! I’m loving this tank from Express’ One Eleven line with super soft modal blend and a built-in choker. So on trend and under $25. Virtually a no-brainer.
Thank you so much for reading, and thank you to EXPRESS for partnering on this post!
1. Express dress color blocked (size4) :: Express similar leather jacket :: shoes MATT BERNSON
sunnies PERVERSE
2. Express choker tank (runs big, I got a small) :: Express sailor flare pant (order online for tall sizes, I got a 4 Long)
3. Express sailor flare pant (4 Long)::bag Furla :: bangles Yelena Noah and Kendra Scott :: Express portofino shirt (mine is a size 4, I also just ordered this ruffle blouse!)
After a day of stepping on Lincoln Logs, and what seemed like a million potty breaks with four kids everywhere I took them, it feels great to don a chic LBD. For those of you shopping the Nordstrom Sale, yes its finally public access which means you don’t need to be a Nordstrom card holder to shop. Yay! The dress I’m wearing is from the #Nsale (how great is this neck tie?) See my previous post on some Nordstrom Sale scores. Now, back to enjoying the moments, despite the sore feet.
I’m wearing: DVF dress the DVF blouse is also on sale/bag CHLOE / heels SAM EDELMAN / I’m also crazy for THESE HEELS
For those of you shopping the Nordstrom Sale, yes its finally public access which means you don’t need to be a Nordstrom card holder to shop. Yay! Prices go up August 8.
Here’s my top 5 under $50 dresses:
1. Spaghetti strap dress ($39)
2. Leith mock neck midi ($38) and THIS cowl neck midi.
3. Lace up shirt dress with slouchy boots. YES.
4. Stripe OTS not from the Nordstrom sale but under $50
5. Lush shift dress $31 great with booties and wedges
heels SAM EDELMAN / I’m also crazy for THESE HEELS
Work Out Wednesday
Get Musical
This week I thought I’d share a playlist to get you through your workout. It’s an hour of tunes to get you warmed up then pumped up, and even cooled down. I chose my music carefully because I need a great beat that makes me forget I’m sweating, but I also want to make sure it’s something my kids can overhear without having an awkward conversation. So this playlist is full of confidence boosters and upbeat melodies that might make you want to lace up those sneakers.
And since workout Wednesday isn’t complete without an actual workout, I’m introducing a move I like to call Madonna Arms. Because, I mean…come on. Have you seen her arms? This move requires music, but no equipment, so drop the dumbbells and pump the jams.
Madonna Arms
First, you’ll need a song – something that’s at least 3 minutes, but don’t get too ambitious because 3 minutes can feel like a lifetime if you do this right. My pick is number 13 on the playlist – Meghan Trainor’s “Me Too” – because it’s full of the attitude and inspiration you’ll need to keep up the workout.
While the song is playing you’ll stand with your arms stretched straight out from your sides, palms facing down. Pulse them up and down while the music plays.
Every 30 seconds you’ll switch the direction of your palms (without dropping your arms) they can face up, down, front and back.
Once you’ve done all those directions, try doing tiny circles forward, then backward for 30 seconds in every position. Whatever you do, don’t drop those arms until the last note is sung. Then you have full permission to rest those arms for the rest of the day.
Even though my jeans are looking more off-white these days, I’m making the case for white monochrome. And besides the fact that I drop ketchup and chocolate on myself most days, (I’m worse than my kids), all white really is as chic as it gets. Its flattering and like black, looks best when its done in monochrome with a side of sneaker and a leather jacket. You know, to keep you looking put together between the soccer practice and doctor visits.
tank HANES / SIMILAR / jeans TOPSHOP / bag REBECCA MINKOFF / sneakers AGL / jacket OAK LA / lips STILA ‘beso’
The fastest way to the biggest impact with the littlest effort? A pop of red. If you hadn’t guessed already from my grams, this color is my secret sauce. Come fall, pair it with wine and don’t forget to layer on the denim. Some people have an immediate antipathy to red, and if this is you, take heart! There are so many shades of red out there now that you’re bound to find something that fits your coloring and/or skin-tone. Don’t write it off! If you still can’t manage it, then go check out the gobs of red accessories out there. Is it cliche to say that red is the new black? Cause it totally is.
jeans ZARA similar or TOPSHOP fray jeans under $75 / heels STEVE MADDEN (LOW HEEL) / blouse FRANK AND EILEEN / jacket OAK LA / bag CHLOE FAYE via FARFETCH
