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Shopbop as you may or may not know is having their annual sale. I use it stock up on jeans, leather jackets, and cute shoes. I’m loving this one piece for Manhattan Beach days with the family, this shiny top to attend events, this leather jacket I already own and love, these jeans under $80, and these cropped jeans that feature shoes well. Also, don’t forget, its a great time to get a best friend’s Christmas gift or hubby a new leather jacket. Save up to 25% with code GOBIG17. It ends 3/4/17. What are you stocking up on?

 

Baseball cap, Nordstrom, Cotton Dress, Camel blazer, Casual Chic

LA Sneakers, Joshua Sanders, Cozy chic, Momstyle

A simple Dress C&C CALIFORNIA shorter version or THIS ONE is on sale :: sneakers JOSHUA SANDERS LA version :: camel blazer BANANAREPUBLIC SIMILAR and THIS ONE on sale :: Fave leather jacket (on sale) OAK LA :: baseball cap NORDSTROM ::

4 steps to comfy chic: Start with a SIMPLE DRESS, sport a comfy SNEAKER, add a chic BLAZER, and finish it off with a BASEBALL HAT. How easy is that? And did I mention the dress is under $30? If you’re wondering how make a simple cotton dress more sophisticated? Add a blazer. The latter immediately adds a chic factor. I’m loving a camel and navy combination, but this blazer also works with this black dress. I believe when you’re comfortable, you’re sexy. Don’t overthink the details, invest in the basics and you’ll have countless outfits to choose from. Happy Tuesday!

One of my favorites, SHOPBOP, (they carry velvet sneakers and my trusty leather jacket you see in all my instagrams) is having their annual sale! It’s a great time to stock up. Save up to 25% off. Don’t forget to use code: GOBIG17. Shop my favorites below:

sweater ELLA MOSS SIMILAR  and THIS UNDER $100 version :: boots STUART WEITZMAN :: bag THALE BLANC

If you’re wondering what to wear when the weather is in between cold and hot, winter and spring, hot chocolate and iced coffee, the search is over. Enter the closet essentials: gray over-the-knee boots and a sweater dress. I’m always surprised how comfortable a sweater dress is, and don’t think  you can’t wear it with gray sneakers. See this post on cozy sweaters. What’s your cozy go-to?

An outfit to try this weekend? Ruffles, black jeans, and a cognac bag. I’m also loving EVERYTHING with a camel duster – because LA weather has not been beach friendly, but coat and jacket friendly. It’s also a great item to have in your closet. This weekend, we’re celebrating my daughter’s birthday, so I’m definitely running around in jeans, an easy top and cute shoes picking up last minute gifts. See also HERE how I styled ruffles. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

jeans L’AGENCE :: ruffle top STORETS :: bag SOLE SOCIETY :: sunnies QUAY similar :: heels SÉZANE :: suede coat BB DAKOTA

photos by Tasha

dress :: FAME & PARTNERS I also like this top :: leather moto jacket SANCTUARY CLOTHING ::

Since my parents are in town, we’re having a couple short dates. I’m loving a dress or top with a little shine to feel extra special. What is your favorite date night look? This dress is one of my faves.

7 Shiny Pieces for Date Night:

Anytime you and your hubby are able to get away from the kids, you know it’s going to be great. But when you add in top service, luxury accommodations, and star treatment, you start to wonder if maybe you don’t need to go home? Staying at 1Hotels in Miami was that for us. From start to finish, we were greeted with great service, enthusiastic staff, and non-stop lobby treats. Lobby treats! It should be A Thing, everywhere. Did we mention our toughest decision was which pool to use? Our room was spacious, a gorgeous white, and had triple-filtered water and a dreamy shower.

And in the event that you mustered enough energy to leave the room or the pool, the hotel offered a (complimentary) driving service. After you took the required Selfie in the Tesla, you could shoot over to nearby restaurants like Oh Mehico (the guac!) and Whole Foods. There was also a spartan gym for those over-achievers who actually work out while on vacation, and a steam room for those who don’t. I spent some lovely minutes admiring both on my way to the pool.

A few tips to enhance your stay:

  1. Ask the locals where to eat.
  2. Walk if you can- you’ll get a great feel for the place
  3. No shame ordering chicken fingers and fries by the pool. Vacation mode means you let up and enjoy time talking about the kids, school, work and life.

Read more here on 1hotels.

 

Top SIMILAR : pants ONE TEASPOON SIMILAR :: trench coat BURBERRY  and HERE

I get asked often where I get my luxury items at a discount. To be honest, I scour the sites of used luxury items. Some are in new or near new condition and I pay a fraction of the retail price. Recently, I bought an Hermes belt at The Real Real and loved the product. Only regret was not buying a larger size. See below some of my luxury item picks. See how I styled my Hermès belt here and here.

Hermès / I love to find investment finds as Hermès belt

Gucci Marmont pumps 

Burberry leather trench  and classic trench

I get asked a lot about my denim and denim cutoffs are no exception. When we first moved to LA, we took the family to the Silverlake farmer’s market. We got flowers, fruit and denim cutoffs. Definitely not on the list, but who doesn’t love an unexpected find?

1.Vintage LEVIS  I get mine at Silverlake Farmer’s Market, check your vendors at your local market, you never know what you’ll find!

2. AEO Denim x High Rise Shortie was the best fit and length overall and did I mention under $55? High-fives all around.

3. Topshop I sized up and overall the best high rise. These look the closest to the ones I found at the market.

4. Levis have these in black, and white.

5. Asos has cute ones, and these  and these are no exception.

6. One Teaspoon I like the Bandits and Le Wolves – which fit true to size.

Comment below which are your favorites:

3 Things I’ve learned as a Mom:

1. Not everything will be perfect. Plan for the worst. In which case, my mom bag is stocked with lollipops, trail mix, almonds for me and hubby and Fig bars for the kids from Costco. I’ve learned these items make anything from traffic delays to waiting at the doctor’s office, MUCH smoother.

2. Enjoy the moments. This is harder than it reads. And to do this successfully you will have to say NO to what is good for what is BEST. Lots of discernment is needed to decide. Sometimes I give up potential brand partnerships and events, to spend quality time with my kids.

3. Don’t judge. Every mom and child is at a different place – I used to look at parenting so differently as a single – now I get it and give every mom some grace. Especially during that 4 pm, grocery store line when they’re grabbing for candy and chocolate. Been there. If you’re a mom, what have you learned, please share in the comments. Read more of my mother’s day commentary here.

 

silk polka dot shirt BODEN :: olive jacket BODEN :: skirt ASOS  :: my boots HUNTERS in matte black

his pants BODEN :: his sweater BODEN :: his sneakers BODEN 


jeans GRLFRND c/o REVOLVE  :: floral heels WhoWhatWear :: gray top NORDSTROM :: gray coat :: SIMILAR

Florals can sometimes be a closet conundrum. Full of potential, but you’re left without a clue as to how to wear them. As a stylist, the way to handle prints is this one fact: they compliment neutrals, denim, and monochrome pairings. Do try this at home. I like the pumps with a white dress or black jeans. See how I styled this gray sweater here. Do try this at home. Actually, I’m not joking, because they’re under $40 at Target. Speaking of exciting news, I’m super pumped (and nervous) to take over Who What Wear’s snapchat tomorrow, featuring how to style these floral pumps, tune in!