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Fall Fashion

Fashion Finds under $64

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Sam & Libby Boot // Faux leather leggings // Jacket in small // Tee similar // Bag

Spent the day walking around Alys Beach taking note of all the beautiful gas lanterns and Christmas decor! I love this time of year. It is COLD out, so I added this black shearling jacket in size small to stay toasty on our walk to get coffee.

I added this $38 quilted travel bag that wipes clean and $30 boots that look way more expensive. Which is your favorite?

Chat soon,

Shalice

HOLIDAY

Holiday dress idea

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

dress in size small (fit is tts) // bag // sandals //

Love this moroccan blue with gold dress for holiday events. I wore it when we were in Watercolor, FL, and it was so flowy and flattering. Are you invited to a holiday event? This one is perfect. Add a belt, or use the ribbon belt.

Happy November!

Travel

Our 5 tips when traveling to Punta Cana

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Reid and I just returned from Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic.  This was our first trip to the Caribbean and here are some tips we’ve picked up along the way. Have you been? Comment with your favorite tips.

  1. Fill out the E-ticket before you leave for the airport to save time.  https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/
  2. Many flights required an overnight layover so watch out when booking.  You may want to book a room to get a good night rest either at the airport hotel or one close by.
  3. Make sure you have pre-planned your shuttle to the resort.  Many people bombard you with ride offers when exiting the airport.  https://www.otiumtour.com/en/transfers/punta-cana
  4. It took us a couple days to learn this about DR coffee.  Their coffee is much sweeter than we are used to.  If you want a latte, request an espresso with steamed milk on the side.  Then mix the two together yourself.
  5. Find a gym! Resorts usually have beautiful gyms to get that sweat on and feel your best.
GIFT GUIDE

Understated Luxury Gift Guide

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
  1. Gucci
  2. Hat
  3. Wrap
  4. Silk set ($30)
  5. Cuff
  6. Fendi strap
  7. Ghurka tote 
  8. Varley socks
  9. Averie sleep set (on sale)
  10. U Beauty moisturizer 
  11. G G slides

Gifts don’t have to be complicated, start small but luxe. Here’s some genius ideas to get you started. Yes, even you the last minute shopper.

Chat soon xx Shalice

Family

Update and New children’s pjs

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

My dress (small) // The kids pjs are gifts from Janie and Jack // Toddlers // Pine tree forest pjs

Atalie’s skirt // Atalie’s top

We’re working on a BIG (hard) project I can’t wait to share more later. The kids have been awesome in the midst of this transition. I’m loving these new comfy pjs from Janie and Jack. All that’s missing is a Christmas tree.

Hope your week is going well!

x

Shalice

Fall Fashion

Love this fall outfit

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Midi New York Bag // Leggings (sz small) // Burberry Trench // Hoodie // Boots tts

Fall Fashion

First day of fall outfit

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Jeans (run large, size down) Boots tts, Tee $38, Genuine Suede Trench old Talbots SIMILAR, Midi Demellier Bag in white also love THIS COLOR

Shot with SONY A7

Family

Life tip: take your Christmas pictures now

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas card season all around the beach.  The families are dressed in their perfectly matching shades of white.  It’s a hustle to get those Christmas card pictures just right, so I recommend getting started now.  The weather is still warm, the kids are happy, and you will be the first card in everyone’s mailboxes for sure like that superstar mom you prove to be daily.  Just kidding.

But in all seriousness, here are my Christmas card strategies to help you enjoy some calm in the crazy.

First, save money and don’t use hire out photography.  We purchased a tripod and use the self-timer function on the camera.  It reduces a lot of stress hiring someone and then you can work with your own schedule.

We timed our photo just before sunset and was fortunate to have amazing light.  Make sure to face the sunset when taking your picture just at the right time.  Right after sunset is perfect even light and then the kids won’t be squinting.  We then use Light Room to filter the image and brighten it up if needed.

Secondly, we order our cards through Minted. They can easily be personalized, are quality and I like their designs.

Thirdly, match your outfits however you like.  Our family has been loving Vineyard Vines lately, so we all wore our favorite Vineyard Vines outfits.  The colors all coordinate nicely.  We let the kids pick out what they wanted, and a touch of gingham really adds to the style of the scene. What do you think? Don’t sit on this idea, schedule your family photo this weekend, order your cards and give yourself a big pat on the back. Now, only if ordering the bay leaf wreathes, my dad’s gift, and decorating was this easy.

Maybe next year.

Click to shop our outfits below:

Boys Bleeker pants // Boys White Oxford shirt // Boys Stripe Shirt // Toddler Canvas Pants // Toddler Oxford Shirt

Shalice’s White Dress sz 4 // Shalice’s Stripe button down in Medium // Reid’s canvas pants in gray // Reid’s gingham shirt // Straw hat // “H” Sandals

Girls Stripe Tunic Dress (she wore medium age 12) // Girls teen gingham dress (age 14, xxs)

FoodFoodie Friday

Melt in your mouth chocolate chip pudding cookies

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

This recipe makes about 40 cookies.

Our family is obsessed with these cookies. I knew about this chewy delicious recipe, but always put it off because vanilla pudding mix is full of junk! I finally found an instant vanilla pudding that had 4 simple ingredients, sugar, cornstarch, natural flavors and sea salt. Win! I make it ahead into balls, freeze it for an hour and put in the oven. It is difficult to get to 7 “WOWS” in my family, but these do the trick. Be prepared for the best cookie you’ve ever tasted.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I use food nanny kamut flour)
  • 1 box (3.7 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix or this one
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I use this one)
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Pre hear over your 350. Mix the wet ingredients and then the dry ingredients. Bake for 13-14 min. 

Fall Fashion

4 Fall outfit Ideas I’m loving

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
Finding an outfit to wear doesn’t have to be complicated. I put together four easy layering outfit ideas to mix and match from Monday to Thursday, from drop off to date night.

Apple Picking Outfit

black turtleneck // herringbone cape // boots in light brown // black jeans under $90 // sunglasses

Corn Maze

poncho // belt sz 80 // white jeans on sale // boots // sunglasses

Field Trip

sunglasses // sneakers  // lulu leggings (I got sz 6) // quilted jacket

School Pick up

vest // tote // stripe sweater // leggings // sneakers // aviators

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