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What to Wear to a Spring/Summer Wedding

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

1. Pink wrap dress

2. Dress under $60

3. Leather tote

4. Midi sweater dress

5. Black Boots

6. Flattering silhouette

7. Sandals

8. Earrings

9. Chanel Belt

10. Flattering cut dress

11. Turtleneck Dress

So many of you have asked me what to wear to a spring or summer wedding! Since spring really is right around the corner, coronavirus not withstanding, I thought I’d share a few basic guidelines I always follow when it comes to weddings. 


Here are my SEVEN BASIC WEDDING RULES to looking chic and being worry-free.


Rule #1 YOU CAN’T WEAR WHITE! I know it’s the 21st century, but this rule has everything to do with the bride and nothing to do with the time of year. 


Rule #2 Don’t shy away from shine! This pink silky number moves with you and is perfect for the dance floor.


Rule #3 Consider a modern silhouette. This dress’ streamlined silhouette gives off modern vibes which means you can choose playful accessories.


Rule #4  Order your dress way before the wedding so you can try it on, dance in it, walk in it and ultimately feel your best while wearing it. If it doesn’t fit this criteria, send it back. 


Rule#5 MAXXX it out. Don’t shy away from a maxi dress worn with heels. I love this one from Net-a-Porter.


Rule #6 When it doubt, add a Chanel belt. People who know me well, know this is true for me. Whenever you’re facing a fashion conundrum, whether it’s a weird waist cut, lack of definition, or just general blah-ness, throw on a belt!


Rule #7 CLUTCH it.Here’s a low end option and a high end option.
Have fun! A smile is sometimes the best accessory.

6 LBD’s under $100


Health

What is CBD oil and How its helped me. My Equilibria review

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel


I feel like we wouldn’t be friends if I didn’t share this product with you. No, really. Reid can vouch for me when I say that this product has literally changed my life. 
As a wife, business owner, and mom of five children, I always have twenty things going on at once and often find it hard to unwind, relax in the evenings, and fall asleep at bedtime. I’m also a natural worry wart, so you can imagine how much I need more calm and focus. This is where CBD comes in. 
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound found in cannabis, but as it has no “high” or intoxicating properties, it is instead found to be helpful in a variety of medical uses. Humans have an umbrella system in their bodies called the endocannabinoid system or ECS that helps manage our sleep, moods, pain regulation, and inflammation. As we get older, our systems stop functioning as well as they should. CBD interacts with our ECS system and when we use CBD, we are replicating what our bodies naturally create with a plant substance that does a similar job. Our bodies are already built to accept these phytocannabinoids as if they are made in our own bodies. Cool, right? 
I’m happy to report that I’m more focused and calm while taking CBD, and have also found it helpful as a sleep aid. Founded by two women in Chicago, whose goal was to help women achieve balance in their lives by making the best CBD product available, CBD is all about helping you live well. There really is much to love about this company.
First and foremost, they educate. With each purchase, you can speak with a dosage specialist. They will answer all your questions and more. During my 30 minute evaluation, she asked me about my routine, when I feel most stressed, and what my diet looks like. She then advised how much to take and when. I’ve since switched my dosage as the weeks have progressed to adjust my ever-evolving calendar. I now take 1 gel in the AM, 1/2 dropper at lunch and 1 gel at dinner. 

WHO: Equilibria CBD
WHAT: CBD oil is sourced from a flower. This flower is hand-picked and full of flavonoids, phytocannabinoids, and terpenes. What I find cool is how it works in the body.
3 Main Products:
Daily Softgels:  These are taken like vitamins and are slow release. I take one after dinner or before bed. I sleep SO WELL. 
The Daily Drops: The drops are one of their fast acting products and the one I use most often. I hold the oil under my tongue for 30-60 seconds before swallowing to bypass the digestive system, which means fast absorption and faster results!  If I know I have an intense conference call or the general 4pm crazy hour, I make sure to “microdose” with the daily drops. I feel like the amount of oil in a full dropper is too much, so I’ll do 1/2 a dropper, usually at lunch. It tastes like the plant TBH. And the experts tell me that if it doesn’t taste like the plant, you probably have a bad source of CBD. Always check your sources! 
Relief Cream:  This topical cream is for targeted relief. It has arnica, menthol, and a whopping 500mg of CBD in it! Reid takes the relief cream for his sore shoulder. He has tried so many things and this is the only cream that has brought relief. He even sleeps well on those nights his shoulder is acting up and he uses the cream. It’s a powerful cream that has helped my mom’s sore ankles and dad’s sore knees. I personally use it for period cramps, sore back, sore neck from holding Levi and sore feet after a day of wearing heels. (Sometimes you need to suffer for fashion.) 
WHERE: It is federally legal and single-sourced from a 1,100 acre organic farm in Colorado. All CBD is NOT created equal–there’s a lot of sketchy stuff out there, but their products are made on their organic farm from start to finish, ensuring each batch is 110% safe. They adhere to medical grade production standards–because you deserve the best!
HOW: Be patient because it may take up to three months to regulate the dosage and see your best results. I’ve been taking it since the end of January and am already noticing differences in my mood and focus. Stay consistent.
Equilibria is created by women for women. More exciting products to come! Click here for more information about Equilibria. Their motto is “For Women, By Women.” 

Buying Tips:
What should I do, a one-off or subscription?
I’d recommend the subscription of the Balance Box for the best value. Don’t worry, you can cancel at any time! I just buy the relief cream as needed. I just gave my mom one; she loves it!
Last but not least, they have given me a code to share with you!

USE CODE SHALICENOEL for 15% off your first order. A subscription is the smartest option. Thank you for reading this. Forward any questions!


As per FDA guidelines, Equilibria is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any ailments or disease. As always, consult with your physician before starting any new program that may interact with your current health plan.


Home

5 Ways to Sleep Better

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Just recently Reid and I upgraded to an ALLSWELL memory foam California King mattress. All previous eleven years of our marriage, we’ve slept on a full, so this was a bit of an upgrade, and by a bit, I mean a huge upgrade.  Reid still isn’t super happy about the large size (I give it another couple of days) but he can’t deny the great sleeps we have been enjoying. We sleep so well, even with Levi’s 1am wakeup calls and the random sleepy child. And honestly? A good night’s sleep can change. your. world. So, if you’re like me, and have slept in the same mattress for over a decade, go mattress shopping! 

Here are a few tips for a better nights sleep!

1. Invest in a good mattress! (Repetition for those who haven’t had a good night’s sleep.) 

2. CBD does wonders for my sleep. I take 1 gel tablet before bed and I sleep like a baby which is huge for me, a light sleeper since birth. Use code: shalicenoel

3. Magnesium – I take CALM. I sleep better and it aids in regularity. I find taking this while traveling is so helpful. Now I don’t leave home without it; it has become part of my routine.

4. Take a bath. Baths are relaxing, especially with a bath bomb! Or a shower … but showers wake me up? So, you know, you do you. 

5. Exercise during the day (this is scientifically proven!). Even 15-20 min of light walking or jogging makes a difference. Just get out and move!

6. Use blackout shades. Light wakes you up (science! again!), and darkness sends messages to your body that it’s time to slow down, retire and rest. If you don’t have shades, use an eye mask.

But always looking for more ideas! What gets you a good night’s sleep?

I’m doing a lot of online shopping this weekend! Here’s a link to my Amazon page, and my shop page is open 24/7. Stay healthy! A happy heart is good for the immune system.

Home

New Home additions and what we learned in the process

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

This room gets so much use! Between the office and tv space, we are in here A LOT.

Family Room:

Master Bedroom:

Amazon linen duvet // Sheets // Bed // Small Lamp // Art 40 x 54 // Large throw pillow // Plants // Vase // Down Alternative Duvet // Lacoste Chevron Coverlet // Chloe boot dupes

Patio Table and Benches:

Benches in dark gray // Wicker Chair // Square planters


We love our outdoor area

Firepit // Teak Chairs // Sphere planters

Great Room:

Similar Sofa Sectional // Light // Similar Dresser // Lamps

Acrylic Table and Planters

Great room

Similar sectional and larger one here // Dream catcher // Wood Bench // Pampas Grass

I’m writing this the day we sprang forward an hour and the only thing that makes me happy about paying back the hour of sleep we gained last fall is the fact that we now have longer days ahead.  Welcome Spring!  With the coming of later sunsets, we are excited to enjoy time out on the patio of our new home.  This is a first for us.  None of our previous homes had any desirable outdoor space, so we cut new design teeth this season.

               We learned five things while planning our outdoor living space.

1)     Measure your area from deck / concrete edge.  Sketch the area to scale and identify your traffic flow.  Where is the door into your house?

2)     Think design in terms of enjoying from outside as well as inside.  We discovered how much is helps to by similar looking outdoor planters and placing a couple inside our glass sliding door and a pair just outside the sliding door.  We were amazed at how much this brought the outdoors in.

3)     Scale of furniture is everything.  With so many outdoor furniture pieces on the market we were tempted to pick a big wicker looking sectional with coffee table and side chairs.  You can easily buy these as a package deal and it’s definitely a good deal – if you have the area large enough to fill it.  Thankfully, we scaled back a discovered it better to just buy four teak chairs with cushions and arranged them in a circle around a firepit as the coffee table.  (I also might turn the firepit into a planter…just thinking about it.)  Individual seating gives us a lot of flexibility.  We sometimes bring the chairs inside to switch things up.  If we had gone with large furniture pieces, our smaller than anticipated patio would have become crowded.

4)     We steered away from matchy – matchy.  Amazing how fashion parallels interior design.  I found our dining table at CB2, on sale so quickly jumped on it.  It’s durable and heavy which are two things I really liked about it.  However, it didn’t come with chairs.  Buying 8 chairs gets expensive quickly, so we landed on very cool benches that seat six and are stained ebony to coordinate with the grey tones in the table perfectly.  The major win was finding the head of the table chairs.  After researching chair options, I was drawn to bamboo or wicker style to contrast the contemporary design of our table.  We found these grey, high back chairs with white cushions that paired with the table looked dramatic.  Exactly what I wanted.  The high-back chairs gives the large table an intimate dinning experience while the white cushions coordinate with the white cushions on the teak chairs.  (I do bring the cushions in at night to keep them from getting dirty or I suggest covering them)

5)     Lastly, we used small potted plants to finish off the look.  These are reasonably priced to buy a higher quantity and add some additional greenery to your table scape.   Our miniature sedums also add a personal touch at each dinner placing.  Have your guest take one home.

When planning your outdoor space, think scale.  Don’t be afraid to break away from the matchy-matchy pre-assembled furniture sets.  Have fun.  Relax.  Take in the fresh air.  Cheers! 

Keep me posted on your patio life and comment on this post or on my Instagram profile.  I’m still looking for outdoor lighting ideas and thinking about adding a buffet under our kitchen window.  Oh and most importantly, we need a grill so Reid takes on more of the cooking!

Check out my takeover on the Liketoknow.it Home account!

Beauty

Lip gloss I’m loving lately

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Coverup (under $20!)

Do you have a favorite lip gloss you reach for over and over again, you know the one that’s found in your car, random coat pockets, and every third purse? And somehow I’ve become one of those people who can’t go to bed without applying a TON of lip balm, so now there’s one by the bed too. Although whoever created lip balm should have his own museum because it’s pretty darn great, this lip balm is rock-star awesome. 
First of all, it’s moisture-rich, so my lips never feel dry, which is huge in the dry California climate. And it comes in different tints, and the tints are all gorgeous. You know how sometimes you put on lip balm and suddenly your lips are this weird orange-y sick pink color? Never happens with this lip balm. I use the clear one at night and the tinted ones during the day. When I wear the red one (gorgeous slight red tint) my son always asks me where I’m going. So you have the beauty of lipstick, with the convenience of lip balm! Um, yes please. Otherwise, my favorite work from home look is a tee, pajama pants, clear lip balm and a messy bun. 
Another really great thing about this lip balm is that it can be used as a stand-alone or as a primer. It helps with the appearance of full lips (did you know that as you age your lips thin??) and repairs dryness. I reach for it over and over again because I like the soft color and incredible moisturizer. It’s a bonus that it is small enough to fit in my makeup bag and purse, goes on smooth and looks natural. I like all three colors but if I had to choose, Coral works best for me. Honestly, go try them! It’s lip balm, so you’re not breaking the bank, and the pay-out is huge. 
 Do you have a favorite lip gloss we should know about? Do share in the comments below! 

Read about 3 anti-aging products I’m using and my facial with Cle de Peau here!

More clean beauty lips below:

What to wear

4 (Chic) Workwear Looks

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Outfit 1 Chinos // Leopard sweater (wearing a small but could’ve gone with an XS) Small Leather Round bag // Ivory Sweater // Black wedges

Outfit 2 This Italian Wool Suit feels like super soft pjs and fits like a glove. // Double breasted blazer // Double wool Pants // Cap toe heels // Ivory Sweater // Small Leather Bag

Outfit 3 Plaid Blazer // Black Sleeveless Top // Black Chinos // Cap Toe Heels

Outfit 4: Casual Friday: Camel Sweater // Camel cardigan // White Jeans // Snakeskin moccasins // Coin Necklace


It shouldn’t be hard work to find chic workwear, especially when it’s what so many of us wear the most. Luckily, with just a couple of pieces you can look stylish and together with minimal effort. 
Since Mondays are bad enough on their own, there’s no need to make it worse with a disappointing outfit. Enter flattering chinos and super soft suiting to get you through the day, even the week, and maybe even earn you a compliment or two. For casual Friday, just add flats and a versatile camel cardigan. No more staring at your closet wondering what you’re going to wear all week!
Here are 4 outfits I styled for workwear and love for their simplicity and chic vibe. If you’ve been with me a while, you know I love good closet building blocks and for workwear, Talbots has quality basics that transition from season to season.  For those who’ve asked, I linked everything I’m wearing, from my shoes to my coin necklace.
Now, if only I could order a nice hot coffee in bed Monday morning–that would really be amazing.

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

Which was your favorite look?

SHOPBOP

What I’m buying from the Shopbop Sale

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

The Shopbop sale is here! I mention it quite a few times because let’s face it, we all live a good sale.

Shop the look below:

Sweater in medium // Fendi bag is a large // Raincoat is in XS // Jeans Similar // Sneakers // Nude Camisole

Use Code SPRING for up to 25% off!

The Shopbop sale is a great time to stock up on basics and investment buys. From flattering jeans to chunky knits, get your wish list ready. I’ve even bought Christmas presents from this sale. I still love the leather jacket I bought from the sale 3 years ago! Tip: shop early because sizes are limited.

Fashion

$35 Pants 4 Ways

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Happy Friday! I’m sharing a couple outfits I shared on my IGTV. I was struck how versatile and cute these tan pants are!

Tan Pants under $35 // Turtleneck on sale! // Leopard Belt // Belt similar // Coatigan // Snakeskin Heels // Sneakers similar // Wrap top in size small // Pearl Sandals sold out // Black turtleneck // Leather jacket and similar under $100 // Black Camisole // Fendi Bag

“I don’t need any more versatile pants in my closet,” said nobody ever. Seriously. We can all use pants that have a thousands uses, and these pants fit the bill! I styled them 4 ways to show you just how versatile they are, and to give you a few ideas to get you started. Life has a way of getting busy. For us, it’s gymnastics, on the way to piano, a little Spanish to make things interesting and tutoring on the side. With all that going on, easy outfits are a must. Plus, there is the extra benefit of that super-low cost-per-wear thing that happens with versatile pieces. You’re welcome.

See everything on my shop page below:

Jewelry

Affordable Jewelry I Wear Daily

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
  1. Chandelier Earrings
  2. Studs under $30!
  3. Hoops
  4. Turquoise Ring
  5. Turquoise Ring

I often get asked where some of my more affordable jewelry is from. I wear everything from investment pieces to under $100 jewelry. More specifically, I get asked often where my turquoise ring is from that I wear on my left hand index finger. It was a gift from my granny. I treasure it as a piece of my heritage and legacy of strong women. Since I started blogging, this ring set me apart and is probably one of my most asked questions, besides, what’s your workout routine. I love a good turquoise ring! See below some of my favorites including a turquoise ring with a similar gold setting, easy hoops and versatile stud earrings under $50. Which are your favorite?

More Earrings:

Chandelier Earrings:

More Rings:

Sale

President’s Day Sales

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Fendi Bag // Red A + O pants (on sale!) and a petite version of wide leg pants // White Square neck Top

Nordstrom – I’m loving this top I wore Sunday, only $24.90!

Abercrombie & Fitch– Lots of buy one get one free sales!

ASOS – 20% off top picks and affordable swimsuits.

J.Crew Love these joggers in cloud fleece! TIP: I bought the sweatshirt in Small and joggers in XS and it fit great. 30% off with code WEEKEND

Mango – These neutral pieces are great wardrobe builders! I bought both the skirt and sweater.

H&M – up to 25% off with code 3598. The new arrivals are good!

Amazon See some of my die-hard favorites below, and on my personal AMAZON PAGE. I use this pilates ring to work on my thighs while I’m on my computer. Talk about #Lifehack!

Children’s Place – Want a #momhack? this is where I get my kid’s black polos, and they’re $5.47 today! I go to their “uniform shop” to stock up on basics. Free shipping, no minimum! You’re welcome! If you’re into momhacks, check out THIS POST.

Black joggers in small // Black $20 Tank (wearing a small)// Denim Sherpa Jacket also on sale here (wearing a medium)

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