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Shalice Noel

Beauty

3 Anti-aging products I’m using

by Shalice Noel February 16, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Friday afternoon, Reid and I visited a gorgeous mid-century modern home in the hills with Clé De Peau for an amazing facial. He did his architectural wanderings while I relaxed in bliss–definitely a win-win.

Joanna Czech, the celebrity esthetician, started off by applying Clé De Peau la crème, eye contour creme supreme, and the serum onto my face, neck and decolletage. Initially, I was a little worried about my sensitive skin reacting to the new products, but not only did my skin not react negatively, it actually glowed. So of course, I’m continuing all the products! She also used red and yellow LED lights and a steamer to give me the most relaxed hour and a half that I’ve had in ages.

Here are two useful, and easy, tips for beautiful skin from Joanna:

1. You can use eye cream all over.

2. Don’t forget the neck and chest. When our neck skin ages, it makes you look old. Take care of your neck and chest with quality anti-aging products like la crème and serum.

I wish I could go back tomorrow, but instead I’ll be in Dallas in April, and hope to pay her a visit. If you’re in the area, you should too! You won’t regret it. In the meantime, you have all the Clè de Peau products at your fingertips at Nordstrom.

Here are the products Joanna used in my facial:

La Crème – the ultimate night creme that helps rejuvenate your skin while you sleep. Did you know that your skin temperature rises when you sleep leading to increased blood flow? Additionally, your skin’s ability to function decreases during sleep and is exposed to oxidation as well. The crème is targeted to react to those factors and help improve skin density and prevent signs of aging. Mais oui!

The Serum – smoothing plumping and great for anti-aging. It has a blend of red brown and green kelp that activate the skin’s regenerative powers and helps promote a smoother looking skin texture. Skin is brighter, softer, and more intensely hydrated after use.

Eye Contour Creme – This eye creme can be used all over the face and visibly re-contours the entire eye area. After use, the eye area appears more plump and youthful. My favorite benefit to this eye creme is the significant decrease in dark circles and bags underneath the eyes. This is especially helpful after long nights up with a teething toddler.

So grateful for a wonderful facial and valuable information about these anti-aging products. I’m excited to see the results!

These four for anti-aging:

Thank you Clé de Peau for sponsoring this post. All opinions my own.

February 16, 2020

Boyfriend Jeans and weekend plans

by Shalice Noel February 14, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Blouse // Leopard Tee // Boyfriend Jeans // Chloe Bag // Camel Coat similar // Nude Camisole

Red Bag // Boyfriend Jeans // Heels // Camel Coat //

So many of you have asked where these boyfriend jeans are from, how do they fit, etc. First of all,they’re boyfriend jeans from Agolde, and they fit true to size. I ordered a 26 and 27 and ended up returning the 27 since it was too big. Since it is 100% cotton, it will stretch a little bit. I’m wearing them today for a Valentine’s Day picnic with our kids best friends. How grateful I am for good friends! Especially since moving here 4 years ago away from family and dear cousins. Off to pack up the car, kids, baby and yummy snacks.

Here’s a special quote that helps me on my hard days, which is every other day!

“Your children do not need a perfect mom, but a present one”

Here’s to being present with those we love this weekend.

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February 14, 2020

Fashion

Lacoste Classics I’m wearing for Spring

by Shalice Noel February 13, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

I’ve been wearing Lacoste for as long as I can remember. My dad and I would wear matching Lacoste on the tennis court and now as a busy working mom of 5, I still wear Lacoste crisp white polos with wide leg pants for date night. I love versatile pieces that can take me from tennis to date night. If you’re looking for accessible style that brings casual French luxury to your closet, Lacoste is your brand. I love their solid colors, quality fabrics, and craftsmanship that proves timeless. The solid colors are great to layer with for winter styles and are great stand-alone summer pieces for outdoor activities. Iconic sports brand with a penchant for upgraded chic, Lacoste has been around since 1933. A staggering 2 products are sold every second, can you believe? However, this didn’t happen overnight. I’ve grown up with all the trends that came in and out, and through them all Lacoste always stayed true to who they were. Who are they? A casual luxury brand embodied in French elegance who know how to craft a classic polo and trench. I’ve always been a fan of their style, quality, and dedication to the classics. After all, I’ve been wearing their metallic tennis shoes and polo shirts while playing tennis with dad with the iconic crocodile for YEARS. Today, I’m wearing Lacoste head to toe: track pants, sweatshirt, knit top, and trench coat. I love the flow of the trench and practical comfort of the tee, joggers and sweatshirt. My style secret to making joggers or track pants chicer is this: roll the ankle hem twice and pair it with heels. That’s it. The joggers show off the ankle and heels and instantly transform a sporty look into glam date night. What do you think? Click here to learn more and shop the links below for my exact outfit.

Thank you Lacoste for sponsoring this post. All opinions my own.

Trench Coat // Polo Collar Sweater // Track Pants // Fleece Sweatshirt

February 13, 2020

Friday

Friday Favorites!

by Shalice Noel February 7, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Happy weekend! We are having a couple from our church over for dinner tonight. She helped us tutor the kids last year, so were all excited to see them tonight! Also, I have a facial in a chic west hollywood home with a celebrity ethetician, more on this soon! Can’t wait!

I’m making this for dinner tonight and it is SO good.

Also, lots of questions about my diet and exercise lately, so be sure to check out our couples workout, a workout with a video (with the kids), family workout ideas, and 4 ways to stay healthy this weekend. As for diet ideas, here’s a post on how I’m changing the way our family eats, and finally my Fab 4 smoothie recipe from Kelly’s Body Love book.

I have almost 1,100 blog posts and running out of storage, isn’t that amazing? Thank you for reading my blog and supporting me over the years.

I’ve been posting outfit video’s on IGTV, so be sure to check it out. My last one showed you how to pack for a long weekend 😉

ENJOY your weekend and try and savor the time. I know I am.

xx Shalice

February 7, 2020

Valentines Day

What I’m wearing for Valentine’s Day

by Shalice Noel February 6, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Dress in size 4, Sandals, Earrings // Reid’s Suit // Reid’s Shoes Reid’s Belt // Reid’s White Shirt (Use code Shalice15 for 15% off your purchase at Hugo Boss)

February 6, 2020

Food Foodie Friday

7 3-Ingredient Dinners from Trader Joes

by Shalice Noel February 5, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

jeans fit TTS // Beatles tee // Chanel cocoon tote bag similar // blazer similar

With 7 people to feed, it’s no secret I’m a HUGE fan of 3 ingredient dinners and please note that my kids approve of ALL these meals. Perfect for a Monday or a Sunday night when you have NO IDEA what is for dinner. I know I’ve been there. After 30 revisions, I am finally publishing this. I will also say, this was Reid’s favorite blog post I’ve written in a while. I think because he liked our kitchen transformed into a “test kitchen” for many of these recipes. Feeding your family is a big deal, so researching these recipes and putting together meals has been a labor of love. I’m no food blogger, but these work for me and my hungry family of 7. I have an option with a plus sign by some of the recipes, to make it health(ier). Totally up to you. Take notes, pack up your reusable bags, and head to Trader Joe’s for your next 3 ingredient dinner.

Let’s

dive

right

in:

1. Pasta + Pesto + Grilled Chicken

(good source of protein, some greens) + add sautéed spinach and garlic

Cook the pasta per the instructions on the back, add chicken, pesto and avocado oil to mix. serve warm or chilled. Perfect as leftovers too! Reid takes the leftovers to work for lunch. Honestly, there are hardly ever any leftovers.

2. Hashbrowns + Veggie Chili + Shredded Cheese

+ kale chips for extra protein!

This dinner is such a hit at my house, I didn’t even get an “after” picture!

3 steps: arrange hash browns on a 9×13 pan, empty 2 cans of vegetarian chili onto the hash brown layer. and finally sprinkle cheese over this.

Bake 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes depending on your oven.

I get a ton of DM’s about this simple recipe and I kind of chuckle to myself and think, wow, this is such an easy meal, why don’t more people know about it? I make 2 of these for my family of 7.

3. Kale Pizza Crust + Shredded Mozzerella + Marinara Sauce

Arrange the sauce, marinara sauce, cheese and kale (dipped in avocado oil and pink salt) and cook according to the packaging. I bake for 400 degrees for about 18 minutes.

Delish!

4. Cheese free Onion Soup

Sauté onions with avocado oil until the onions are see through. Add beef broth, (a dash of red wine is optional), and pink himalayan salt. Let it boil than sit. Double what you see here if you have a family of 4 or more. At least 2 beef broth containers and 4 onions, depending on how many you serve. I figure, more soup is always a good thing. My boys beg for soup, and we live in a warm climate, go figure! Don’t forget to serve this with french bread. Delicious! Click here for my onion soup recipe previously published on the blog.

Onions + Beef Broth + French Bread

5. Frozen Chicken fingers or Nuggets + Can of Tomatoes + Jasmine Rice

This is my children’s favorite dish. They even request it for their birthdays! I sautée the onions and garlic in avocado oil, add a large can of tomatoes, pink himalyan salt, and a cube of “not chick’n bouillon.” I heat the chicken nuggets or fingers per the ingredients on the box. If you mix them with the tomatoes, they will get soggy. Serve the chicken beside the bed of rice and tomato mixture.

Sear the frozen turkey burgers in some avocado oil on the stove top, add some pink himalayan salt. (Another option: you can sear the turkey burger with Bragg amino acids. I love this soy sauce flavor, but not all do). Pair the burger with Kale chips, roasted onion (optional) and feta. This is a delicious and a yummy way to get your daily protein and greens.

6. Turkey Burger + Kale + Feta

7. One Pan Salmon + Frozen peas + Frozen carrots

Cook the salmon in 425 degrees and add lemon and salt to the top. I usually cook it for 12-15 min, depending on the size of your salmon. TIP: roast your salmon 4-6min per 1/2 inch thickness of salmon. Salmon is usually done when you can take a fork to it and flake it. When the salmon flakes with a fork, it is done!

Add frozen peas and frozen carrots surrounding the salmon. I love the little to no clean up with this recipe!

Bonus 8. Two Ingredient QUESO DIP: This is not technically a meal, however, it is worth mentioning as its a perfect family snack or game appetizer. I originally saw this on Lisa’s Instagram and knew I had to make it. It serves 4-6, and ready around in about 5 minutes!

Microwave the chili for 2.5 minutes in a microwave friendly bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of queso cheese and continue until smooth. Enjoy warm with chips!

Note: you can double or make two of most of all of these dishes for larger families of 6+. Please comment with the dish you’re most excited to make. Also, if you have a favorite 3 ingredient dinner that I can add to my repertoire, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Enter “FOODIE FRIDAY” into my blog’s search page for more recipes.

Bon Appetit!

xx Shalice 🙂

February 5, 2020

TOPSHOP

How to Style an Oversized Shirt

by Shalice Noel February 4, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Corduroy shirt in size 6 (fits like a 2-4), Spanx in size small // Chanel vintage cocoon bag // Over the Knee Boots //

I’m currently working on a 3 ingredient dinner blog post. So many meal ideas at your finger tips and ways to make them more nutritious. I can’t wait to share it with you!

One way I stay motivated is doing the next thing! You can’t wait for the motivation to come, you just need to keep moving!

What are you wearing for Valentine’s Day? I’m loving this dress from BHLDN.

Does your hubby or significant other need a new suit or track suit? Use code Shalice15 for 15% off Hugo Boss.

These sandals are $25 and perfect for your next vacation. See my below VACATION PICKS:

Nordstrom has a new resale program, have you heard of it? Way to lead the way in large retail becoming sustainable.

Don’t forget to use code shalicenoel for $20 off a purchase of $125 or more on Colugo. Read my review of the compact stroller here.

My shop page is open 24/7, go check it out? Hope you all had a great weekend!

February 4, 2020

Travel

The Travel Stroller We Took to Milan

by Shalice Noel January 30, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

Shown: The Baby Carrier in Wild Child

use code shalicenoel for $20 off!

If you are in the market for a stroller, or thinking about being in the market for a stroller, or just like the idea of being in the market for a stroller, this is the stroller for you! As you can imagine, with five kids spanning eleven years, I’ve owned my share of strollers. But the Colugo Compact stroller is hands down the best compact one I’ve ever owned. It’s perfect for travel, quick trips, trips when you’re not driving anything that has a Texas-sized trunk, or anytime you need simplicity and convenience. Did I mention it is only 16 lbs?

Why I love the Colugo Compact Stroller:

While there are SO many reasons, here are a couple you need to know:

1. It is easy and quick to break down. My seven-year-old can do it without breaking a sweat.

2. It is lightweight and slim. I can get it in and out of the car easily, without having to take everything out of the trunk before I do.

3. The fabric is machine washable and can be switched out if you tire of the design. I have camouflage and just ordered the black for winter. I love it! And you did catch the “washable” part? It’s WASHABLE.

4. It’s comfortable! It has a thick cushion that Levi actually sleeps in, which is no small fact. Those who know Levi well know that he is NOT a great sleeper. I only wish he slept as well in his crib as he sleeps in the Colugo!

When we went to Milan this past fall, we brought the Colugo. It managed to fit in an overhead bin, a Prius Uber in Milan, and the little coat closet in our apartment, not to mention all the cafes and coffee shops we visited. To be completely honest, the Prius Uber driver gave us a bit of grief at first, saying “NO STROLLER” over and over. But after Reid did a little demonstration with the stroller and said molto piccolo (very small) a few times, he let us in! .

Believe me, I’ve tried SO many brands and this is always the stroller that ends up in the back of my car. DON’T FORGET TO USE CODE “shalicenoel” for $20 off your entire order of $125 or more, for new customers, one use per customer.

Items shown: THE COMPACT STROLLLER // THE CARRIER

At 16lbs, it’s so easy to break down and carry!

Thank you Colugo for sponsoring this post. All opinions my own.

January 30, 2020

Beauty

My Honest Review of the Billie razor

by Shalice Noel January 27, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

I’ve been using Reid’s razor ever since we first got married. For some reason no one made a woman’s razor that actually worked. His razor was always sharper. Go figure.

After some time, being a patient man he is, he accepted the fact that we’re both using his razors. Cool. Marriage is weird like that. Until I saw Billie advertised by some of my favorite bloggers just recently. I looked it up, loved the price point, and bought one right away.

It came within a couple of days. I loved the 5 blades, ergonomic shape, pastel colors, encasement of charcoal shave soap (for a close shave), and magnetic holder for the shower. Wow, they thought of everything.

I was anxious to use it.

It glided on softly, sharp as ever and noticed by day 2, that I could go longer in between shaving days. I was hooked. I than started recommending it for my pre-teen who needed her legs shaved. Did I mention their shaving cream is awesome and clean beauty? Their products are free of toxins and additives. It is also only 9$? No, I’m not lying! While I was writing this, I was trying to find the cons, but there aren’t many. I did shave too fast one day (running out the door in 5 minutes is my specialty) and cut my knee. Nothing that required a bandage, but note to self to SLOW down. Really that’s part of my 2020 mantra, SIMPLIFY and SLOW down. In that thread, here’s a tip for a better 2020, throw away all the other razor that never worked and buy this one for $9.

Here are some razor details to write home about:

5 sharp blades, made in USA

Encased in 360 of charcoal soap

Extra gentle on sensitive skin

Dermatalogically approved

In addition to colorful razors, they also carry shave cream, body lotion, and body wash. Everything is under $12! Shop below!

January 27, 2020

Fashion

Outfits Lately

by Shalice Noel January 26, 2020

written by Shalice Noel

I’ve been sharing A LOT of daily outfits for you on Instagram (and videos!), and I wanted to share them here on the blog as well! I took a poll of what you want me to style, and Spanx faux leather leggings were top of the list. I styled the faux leather leggings here, 4 ways. Which is your favorite? I will also note, the new house has already inspired me so much and I’m loving the new space, windows, and mountain views, I just need a new selfie mirror. Let me know what you think!