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Shalice Noel

We’re back in LA and school is out. While I have mixed feelings about having all four kids at home, I have to say I’m excited to explore more of the LA area, namely the hills, the zoo, Venice Beach, and Lacy Park for picnics. And to those of you who ask how I keep my white jeans white? I never put them in the dryer. Instead, I leave them on the dry rack and the sun does my bleaching. Cheers to lots of exploring, summertime, and malbec on the porch. Have a great week!

folklore off the shoulder MADEWELL / jean SHOPBOP / wedges VINCE CAMUTO

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Sometimes all patchwork leather needs is an all white palette and cobalt wedges. 

I’m loving the LA heat wave this week and trying to remember the SPF. The kids have been begging to go to the pool, and this week’s weather makes it hard to say no. Any suggestions for pools in LA?

OTS top Forever21 / jeans TOPSHOP (only $65) / wedges VINCE CAMUTO / bag PATRICIA NASH

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I usually shy away from hats. I’m not one hundred percent sure why, but I do. However, a trip to the dermatologist and a peek at Janessa Leone’s new line will have you jumping online to nab one yourself. As for black hats, I had an old favorite lying around so I paired it with a rust cold shoulder top and black flares. And did I mention the top is only $38 and also comes in ivory? A quick summer date night outfit with some SPF 30 broad spectrum to boot. Summer has officially begun. 

top SOCIALITE / jeans SEAFARER SIMILAR on sale! / hand bracelet KENDRA SCOTT and THIS on sale/ wedges AGL  / black hat SIMILAR

Photo’s by TEK STILES 

Our Chicago Visit

by Shalice Noel

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Top WILDFOX / jeans SEAFARER / wedges AGL

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a  happy flower girl

dress SIMILAR / jeans TOPSHOP / wedges AGL

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Hide and seek anyone?

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Apparently visiting friends, staying with family and having your children in your brother’s wedding is exhausting stuff. Thankfully, it is also a special time to reconnect, hence the lack of blog posts. I blame it on plain quality family time with my parents, sisters and cousins! Below are some of our favorite Chicago coffee shops for you to explore and enjoy. LA bound tomorrow!

1. BOWTRUSS COFFEE ROASTERS – Roscoe Village – Bowtruss is our go-to before church and their “XO” wall will have you wishing you had one in your kitchen while you’re making dinner. This one gets #1 because it’s kid-friendly.

2. INTELLIGENTISA Wicker park – High on the charm scale though drinks are a bit on the small side. Yummy selection of baked goods and even the black coffee is good.

3. LA COLOMBE Wicker Park/Bucktown (right under the blue line Damen stop) – Great location, woody yummy lattes, and a beautiful aesthetic.

4. BLACKBERRY MARKET Glen Ellyn – Go early for killer lattes, gluten free options and a cute aesthetic. Did I mention the cinnamon rolls?

5. BUZZ KILLER ESPRESSO Bucktown – An upstairs, wifi, and the prettiest latte art makes this one top on my list when I don’t want to work from home.

How to Spin Art

by Shalice Noel
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1. The directions on the Spin Art box are actually pretty good. So follow the directions and secure the square paper into the machine, turn it on and squeeze drops of paint while its spinning. You can adjust where and how much, but the rule of thumb is too much paint is usually too much paint.

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2. Take it out. Let the squares dry.

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3. Admire it and be impressed. Bravo!

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They loved this so much! I told them to choose 2 colors and up to three squirts of paint. We took turns (for the most part) and they loved the result.

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4. If you want to make your spin art square into art for your living room like I did above, just take it to your nearest printer. I took it to a Fedex Kinkos and requested it blown up to 21.5″ x 27.5″. He had to change the color from reddish pink to orange, which still looked great, and then I purchased a frame from Michaels – for reference, my frame is 25.5″ X 31.5″ . It wasn’t super expensive but I’m in the stage of life where everything eventually gets chipped or beaten up, so I’m okay with a cheap frame should a baseball fly through the house. You should have seen their faces when they first saw their spin art framed on the mantel. Reid and I believe art should be kid-friendly, accessible, and something that they are a part of in the home – and not just for art museums. p.s. If you try this at home, let me know what you did and how you did it!

 

 

 

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Memorial Day is all about remembering our lost heroes, commemorating our veterans (thanks dad!), playing sports, grilling outside, and yes, catching a sale or three. The holidays are usually a great time to score some good pieces so I chose some of my favorites around the web. But as with any sale, remember, sizes are limited

Happy Memorial Day!

Felicia Lasala Photography

jeans PARKER SMITH/ tunic (40% off!) TORY BURCH / red heel VINCE CAMUTO /

ring SAMANTHA WILLS / Lips STILA ‘beso’

1. open weave dress IRO

2. boyfriend jeans LEVIS (and this denim shirt)

3. pleated hem sweater dress NEIL BARRETT (I also like this)

4. grey sandal SENSO

5. red heel VINCE CAMUTO

6. wedge JEFFREY CAMPBELL

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Summer is all about sandals, especially versatile ones that multi-task. This week I’m heading to Chicago for eight days for a family wedding, and all I get is a 22″ roll-on bag … which requires a lot of serious thought about what is going in that wee bag! I’ve recently partnered with Vince Camuto and started my outfit planning around this versatile sandal that gives me a lot of mileage for both dressing up and down. I plan on pairing them with stripe lace up tops, oversize knits, and a maxi dress.  I can’t get enough white lately, so I also plan on pairing these VC sandals with lace, cropped jeans and a leather jacket. I love how Vince Camuto has become a fashion focused yet an accessible one stop resource for so many cute shoes! Now, if only I could bring one bag just for shoes . . .

Malkah gladiator sandal  VINCE CAMUTO  TALL GLADIATOR (I also love THESE and THESE) RED WEDGES / crop jean PARKER SMITH JEANS / lace top WILDFOX /  Leather rider jacket OAK LA / Lips STILA ‘beso’

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In Partnership with Vince Camuto

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There are few things I love better than a dainty lace top and fluted sleeves. Here I paired it with black jeans to contrast the lace detail. I have a feeling you will be seeing more of this top. Happy almost weekend – I’m excited to be packing for our trip to Chicago!

lace top RELATED APPAREL /sandals SAM EDELMAN black jeans STROM

photography JANA WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY 

 

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On fun date nights when hubs makes reservations for dinner, we almost always end it with coffee ice cream. Well, it’s a goal at least. We like Jeni’s in Los Feliz. But c’mon, who doesn’t? I like it when he makes our plans, leaving me with one less thing to manage so that I end up enjoying it much more. And speaking of one less thing, I tend to gravitate towards jumpsuits since it’s one piece ladies, not 2-5 with layers. One and done. What are your datenight rituals? 

5 favorite jumpsuits

1. DVF just so classic

2. SOLACE LONDON elegance personified

3. STOREE under $50

4. MADEWELL stripes and bows never looked so good (pair with a structured blazer)

5. MARA HOFFMAN OTS and so flattering

PETITE OPTIONS BELOW:

TOPSHOP lace up romper and lace plunge and classic romper

jumpsuit TWENTY TEES / Chanel bag RICE AND BEANS VINTAGE / sandals SAM EDELMAN 

photography JANA WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY