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3 Investment buys with Nordstrom

If there are only a handful of items you buy right now for this fall, make it a luxury scarf, booties, and comfy sweatshirt. I love this outfit combination not only because it is both high and low price points, but perfect for church, outings or date night. This scarf can be worn multiple times over a turtleneck sweater or dress. I personally love it dressed down with a sweatshirt and jeans. I love how Nordstrom carries such an awesome selection of refined pieces like Burberry that I tend to gravitate to every fall season. Thankfully Nordstrom makes it easy to shop using their curbside pick-up on the website. I’ll admit I’ve used it more than once, and it basically felt too easy. I had all four kids in the car, a soccer ball, 4 scooters, a crazy day, I called the 800# while I was parked, and two ladies from Nordstrom took all the bags to my car. How easy was that? This winter, we are planning a family vacation to Vail, CO, and while I’m super nervous about skiing since it is not my gift, I’m packing things like boots, sweaters, statement scarves and this Burberry deep V sweatshirt. If I can’t ski well, at least I can dress well and attend ski school.

What is your favorite piece? Shop my look below:

sweatshirt BURBERRY // faux leather pants PAIGE // scarf BURBERRY // boots BURBERRY all from Nordstrom // blush NARS // sunglasses QUAY

 

Thank you Nordstrom for sponsoring this post! And don’t forget to shop their 40% off sale!

sweater dress // tee // beret // boots // bag

I love gray boots so I included more below, including mine, the ‘thighland”

The coziest sweater actually exists and comes in 2 colors. Who knew? Also, if Reid and I are at all successful this weekend, we will have tried out at least one brunch or coffee shop we haven’t yet tried. I’m weaning myself off coffee actually, so I’ll be ordering the complicated matcha drinks that appear dinosaur green and using honey. I’ve given up agave as well. While I may have given up the drink I’m drinking here in the picture, I’ve actually had tons more energy drinking lots of H20, 3 glasses before 12 noon and so on. To those asking about my boots, these are from Stuart Weitzman, I love them! Here are similar around $220. I hope your weekend includes lots of coffee shop hangs and cute brunch spots with the ones you love, sacrifice and would do anything for. See here for some of my favorite LA coffee shops.

Happy weekend!

An easy solution for a tall girl is wearing a dress as a tunic. I paired this ruffle dress from Chrissy Teigen’s collab with Revolve with my favorite wide leg pants. While you may second guess the whole idea of a dress over pants, it totally works with sock boots and a floral bag. Perfect for date night which included dining room chair shopping and getting dinner in Highland Park. What do you think of dresses over pants?

sock boots and ruffle dress c/o Revolve // bag // sunnies // white pants similar

jeans (so flattering!) // leopard booties // sweater

I’m back home from SF – a 48 hr trip I’ll share more on later. I’m ready as ever to take on a semi-lazy weekend. In addition to a soccer game and meeting to Beverly Hills, I’ll be  wearing these leopard booties to date night. It is no surprise, leopard booties are on the must have list this season and I’ve rounded up ones from every price point. From low heel to high heel, $119 to $204, there’s one for everyone. Hope you have a restful weekend!

 

jumpsuit // boots // belt // trench coat

Taking Style Risks

If there’s one thing that’s been trending hard for the past year or two, it’s jumpsuits. I’ve seen people wear them to business meetings, parties, even weddings. I’ve always thought they were cool, but wasn’t sure I could pull them off. Once you hit a certain age, you tend to think you know what your personal style is and what works on your figure – and I’ve always been good with pants or dresses.

 

But this year I decided to challenge myself when it comes to fashion. It’s supposed to be fun after all, right? So I bought a jumpsuit!

 

Funny thing, now I can’t take it off, I like it so much. Beyond it being a nice refresh to dresses for events, it’s incredibly effortless. It’s literally one piece of clothing, and can transition well with accessories and shoes. I love it with these edgy black booties, but sandals would be cute, too. Plus, I thought it hit in all the right places and it made me feel confident. Something I would have never guessed!

 

In the name of taking all the risks at once, I of course went with a bright red jumpsuit. You guys know I love red. It feels seasonally appropriate and I’ve had a lot of fun styling it. I might add even more jumpsuits to my closet – which is a good reminder to go out of your comfort zone from time to time.

Have you taken any style risks this year? Are you into the jumpsuit look?

 

I recently did an Ebay campaign on instagram sharing my #Fillyourcartwithcolor. I gladly obliged to work with them since I’ve long been a customer and seller on Ebay. Who doesn’t the thrill of the find? Ebay has awesome finds from Chanel sandals to Burberry trench coats. I love what I have been scoring at Ebay lately. Just today, I found a Zara denim skirt I’ve been searching for – and its coming all the way from Portugal. So cool. Another find was silk curtains for our living room. All of this in addition to the Chanel sandals I’m wearing here and Burberry short trench. I did well yes?

What are you searching for?

 

See more Ebay finds here: denim, and Chanel and Burberry. As a tip, be as descriptive in your search as possible for a successful search. For example, use the words “size 39, Small Burberry Trench, Chanel size 39 or 3×1 jeans.”

Forward any questions. Happy Bidding and buying xx

turtleneck zara SIMILAR :: jeans BLACK ORCHID :: scarf SCOTCH & SODA :: flats COACH :: gray beret SIMILAR and red one HERE :: sunnies QUAY AUSTRALIA

Sometimes I style a whole outfit around one piece that inspires me. Today, it was this scarf. I loved the combination of colors and immediately started pulling a gray beret, nude flats, camel turtleneck and ripped jeans to compliment it. The result is a fall inspired casual outfit that can go from errands to date night. Just add heels. You too can do this at home, are there shoes that you love, an accessory that inspires you? I’d love to hear. Comment below!

Happy Monday!

On a long ride to the country, we asked the kids who they think we should dress up as for Halloween. We usually like to keep things streamlined within the family. First option was Pocahontas, next was lifeguards. Not a huge surprise coming from our 7 year old who was helped by a lifeguard in Laguna Beach a couple months ago when she hit a rock underwater and gashed her chin. Long story short, she got 5 stitches and we had a solid 2.5 hour drive home. Maybe it was the first responders on the beach that convinced her we should honor them by dressing up as them, who knows. But I do know I love this hunk of lifeguard (who actually was a lifeguard in his teens!) and these flesh-eating, candy-loving cuddly sharks more than life itself. So much so that I didn’t even mind having an audience when we shot this at the Omni Hotel La Costa. Who cares when you’re having fun right? Lifeguards it is!

What will you be for Halloween? See our last years looks HERE!

Get the lifeguard look here:

my suit (runs small) :: shorts :: hubby’s tank :: shark costume and shark hat :: the girls suits Marysia Swim

photography Felicia Lasala

Taken on location at Omni Hotel La Costa, Carlsbad, CA 

red sweater: ruffle skirt  only $35! black hat :: black boots similar see more here

H&M is killing the sweater game, and if you’re not convinced, just peak at their new arrivals are you’re sure to fill your cart with goodies. As I write, I have 6 items in my cart, ha!  The hardest decision may be what color to get – I mean I almost ordered 3 red sweaters in as different knit, crazy! However you cannot ignore the fun price point – mostly under $25 and a couple mohair or cashmere under $100. That’s good because my kids Christmas lists have about three Lego sets each – that’s 12 Lego sets total, so I’m good with $20 sweaters and splurging on the boots. How about you?

Happy Humpday!

See more sweaters from taupe to red, knit to mohair that I’m loving:

 

Fall shoes don’t have to break the bank. That’s why I rounded up some of my favorites mostly under $200. Fall is a great time to transition to layers, knits and cozy cardigans but also must have boots, booties and knee high boots that will still leave you room for gifts for your mom for Christmas and beyond. Which are your favorites?