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Outfits

figure 1 #musthave denim under $100 I also love THESE
figure 4 stripe sweater (and this blush one)
figure 5 Camel coat / trench
figure 6 Earrings
figure 7 brown tote
figure 8 The cutest white pumps (and these)
figure 9 black bootie
figure 10 Black Hunters
figure 11 OTK grey boots

Happy Humpday! 2 days till Friday, yay! I’m super excited even though Friday will just be a normal day, I’m happy to report this week is flying! Some of you  may already know, but Shopbop usually has a great end of summer sale and it is HERE! In the past, I’ve gotten a black leather jacket, a new pair of jeans, cute booties for fall and grey OTK boots I kept eying. As a tip, it is worth it to splurge on the investment buys – items over $500 that you will wear over and again and again, making the cost per wear well worth the splurge. I can attest to this fact by the countless times I wear my Stuart Weitzman boots. If you follow me on Instagram, you know how much I love them. Don’t forget, the sale goes from September 27th to the 29th. What are you stocking up on this fall?

Jeans

Shoes (from must-have flats to red boots)

Accessories (from bags to earrings)

Sweaters and Tops (essential fall layers)

P.S. As always, my shop page is open 24/7, and I’m thinking of doing a theme shop page to organize denim and tops and trends. Let me know what you think!

xo

Shopbop coupon codes:

Receive 20% off orders under $500, with code EOTS17

Receive 25% off orders of $500 or more, with code EOTS17

 

4 Pieces Under $50

by Shalice Noel

bag WWW :: pant WWW :: sweatshirt WWW and heels WWW :: sunnies CHLOÉ

Happy Friday! I’m so excited hubby is off today even though he has an early meeting to pop in. When he gets home we will likely go get lunch and coffee at some of our favorites. I wait 2 weeks for this day. Anyhow, what am I wearing? Today I’m sharing some under $50 finds as some of my readers have asked for some under $50 buys. This outfit can be worn for the workday week or weekend drinks and affordable as it is versatile. Who What Wear is killing it with trendy and classic pieces: hello military buttons, updated sleeves and cut out heels. As a busy mom I’ll take any easy pieces I won’t cry over if my youngest hugs my legs with chocolate hands. Speaking from experience of course, but worth it.

What are you up to this weekend?

I love a versatile sweater like a good mocha. Here I styled it as a tunic but it can also be worn as a dress. As a note, I would size up as this runs small. If I wore this as a dress, I’d size up, to avoid it being too short. With my 5′ 9″ height, I usually have to size up. however, as a tunic, I love the cozy feel (it’s crazy soft) and extra material. This camel color also compliments scarves, a black trench and faux leather leggings underneath. Cozy is the name of the game. I’m so ready for fall and this week has felt like it believe it or not! I’m not really into pumpkin spice lattes (PSL’s), so the kids and I have been drinking more tea and adding a cardigan in the mornings and evenings. Definitely a welcome change. It’s your turn, what’s your favorite thing about fall?

More Sweater Dresses

What I’m Wearing:

sweater dress TULEROSA :: sunnies CHLOÉ :: bag ANTHROPOLOGIE :: earrings 

Velvet Flats

leather pants THE FIFTH LABEL :: Flats Rebecca Minkoff ::Heels WhoWhatWear

Watermelon Smoothie

by Shalice Noel

ballet heel COLE HAAN :: top RAILS :: jeans rag & bone and these :: sunnies CHLOE

I’m a little embarrassed how much I’ve worn these jeans and I couldn’t help but pair them with this cute watermelon top and pink mary janes. Isn’t this top cute? It makes me crave more frozen watermelon smoothies we’ve been making lately. So yum! I included the recipe below.

Chia Watermelon Smoothie (adapted from Minimalist Baker)

  • 1 1/2 cups frozen watermelon
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 ripe banana previously peeled, chopped and frozen
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup (120-180 ml) unsweetened plain almond milk 
  • 1 lime, juiced (~30 ml)
  • 1 Tbsp chia or hemp seeds (I like chia)

Blend in a blender till smooth. Add more frozen strawberries if you want it thicker. Enjoy and happy Monday!





The It Bag

I love a bag I can wear both as a clutch and a handbag and this one from rag & bone fits the bill. Super soft, thick strap, and I’ve already used it for quick errands and day dates with the hubby. With military roots seen throughout the new rag & bone campaign, it is no secret this messenger bag is as rugged as it is chic. This 100% calf skin cross-body still holds my everyday essentials (from almonds to chapstick to my huge iPhone charger). I usually veer away from evening bags since I need lots of versatility as a mom, also known as a bag that can take the wear and tear of mom life, hello stains and crumbs. However, I think the slight stains will only add to its character. That is the sign of a GREAT bag.

Thank you rag & bone for sponsoring this post!

small bag rag & bone and large version // boots rag & bone // I also love these

I’m always on a search for red pants and these are an awesome find. I love them paired with polka dots and brown nude sandals. We’re experiencing foggy chilly weather here in LA so I would pair this with a trench for chilly nights at Republique. Sometimes the missing link for an outfit is a pop of red. Happy Saturday!

More cute red pants

 

red pants SPRING (size up) :: polka dot top TOPSHOP on sale! (I got a US6)

:: hat :: heels

 

One of my favorite things to do lately although it sounds strange, is be alone. I have so much noise going on around me from emails, to phone alerts, to yes, children screaming, to conference calls, etc, so a coffee break alone is sacred. While I’d like to say I’m menu planning here for the week, I’m not, lately I’ve been catching up on emails and planning some really fun content for you guys in the months to come. Meanwhile, this booties are from the Italian Giusti sisters hailing from the lovely land of Italy called AGL shoes and I’m pretty sure I will wear them dressed up or down and mainly just VERY often because I’m obsessed. Perfect boot for rips and knits. I also included below some great rag & bone jeans (the brand I’m wearing) on sale! Ok, back to my mocha.

Happy Thursday 😉

ruffle sweater // booties // jeans and cropped version // bag by furla

Softest pullover (can be worn off-the-shoulder)

When the temps dip, I my favorite thing to reach for (besides fur-lined slides) is a cozy knit. While every sweater promises to be the coziest, I’ve edited them down to a handful I’ve worn and love. Meanwhile, still waiting on that cozy weather here in SoCal.

cardigan // Jeans

 I’m also sharing some faves to accompany the sweater like cute leather pants and grey boots. Even though the temps say 86, I’m still reaching for hot drinks and feeling cozy indoors reading books with my kids on the couch. Happy Fall!
 
 jeans // sweater  (under $25!)
Sweaters make are some of my favorite looks. What is your favorite cozy look?

Embroidered Skirts, Etc

Nothing gets me more excited than embroidery, ok maybe ginger kombucha, pointy flats, happy kids holding lollipops and fitting in my skinny jeans. Besides that, embroidery! Blame it on my Portuguese roots and those darn cute Portuguese costumes my mom had lying around the house. This one from Zara takes the cake, but I’m also sharing a couple faves. Take notes on this trend, it has some staying power AND the ability to match with your gray OTK boots from last year. Now that’s a keeper.

skirt zara SIMILAR and THIS one on sale ::bell sleeve top HALOGEN :: platform flats ANTHROPOLOGIE bracelet BALENCIAGA

I had the opportunity to drive around Los Angeles in a Mercedes AMG convertible with a driver from Germany and photographer. I won’t lie, it wasn’t my worst job and I spent the day smiling (despite the LA traffic) with my hair blowing in the wind. Our goal was to visit as many LA hotspots as possible in this beautiful ocean blue Mercedes AMG convertible. Who knew LA had so many instagrammable spots? Actually you probably guessed it is FULL of photogenic hotspots, but we only had half a day, so I included 4 below. What are some of your favorites? I’d love to hear.

:: Mercedes AMG C63 in ocean blue ::

white pants SIMILAR :: blue top SIMILAR ::

white off the shoulder top SIMILAR :: cutoffs FRAME :: heels SIMILAR :: black jeans NSF

BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL – 9641 Sunset Blvd, 5 star LA hotel aka “The Pink Palace” is home to bar Nineteen12 and a pool where you are sure to capture a Kodak moment.

RODEO DRIVE – Beverly Hills, start at Sunset Blvd, end at Beverwil Drive, for iconic classics like Fendi and Louis Vuitton buildings.

THE BROAD MUSEUM – 221 South Grand Ave, a must see contemporary art museum.

LACMA – 5905 Wilshire Blvd. We didn’t have time to visit this gem, but I recommend visiting the lights at sunset, amazing!

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