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Outfits

Flamingo

Topshop jacket

Stuart Weitzman

Kendra Scott lariat necklace

Frame denim 

Rebecca Minkoff

Cristabelle

Topshop skirt and this cozi cardi

Adidas

Rag & Bone vest is great with an OTS top 🙂

Diptyque (these candles make great Christmas gifts!)

Mackage

Louise et Cie colorblock 

Argento Vivo

T3 Featherweight

Joie

I’ll be choosing some of my favorites and top picks here on the blog and Instagram. Like THIS JACKETLACE DRESS and this STRIPE MOCK NECK I always stock up on for fall. I mean, at seventeen bucks, it’s a no-brainer. Follow along as I take way too many dressing room selfies. Gear up, this is a great time to think ahead for fall – and thankfully you have a stylist on your side 😉

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2016_07_07_ShaliceNoel7-114-Edit 2016_07_07_ShaliceNoel7-109-EditGracias and thank you for ALL of your comments and entries. It made me think that I should do more giveaways! And I wish I had a gift card for each of you! I realized I have A LOT of mom’s that follow the blog, am I right? So, if I told you I’m honestly still tired from Monday’s doctor appointment with all four kids you would believe me. And actually, the kids have it harder because the recovery from shots and blood work is tough on 5, 6, and 8 year olds. They’ve been watching lots of movies and thanks to some Children’s Tylenol, have perked up! I’m usually a fast moving get-lots-of-things-done-in-a-little-time-person and I’m learning to SLOW DOWN and even sit on the couch with them, ask them what is their favorite thing to do with mommy? Ask your kids that, especially if you have multiple children. Mine said “Go on a date” so we will do just that, even if it is to Ralph’s for a couple packs of gum to make memories, foster relationships and an effort to freeze these fleeting moments.

And with that . . .

the winner is . . . . Maridel Soriente Dubb please email shalice@shalicenoel.com to claim your gift card. Enjoy!!

 

ps. Stay in touch HERE as I share my TOP Nordstrom Anniversary sale picks here and on Instagram.

tied blouse LINE & DOT / jeans TOPSHOP / heels J.CAMPBELL SIMILAR

 

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dress/tunic JETSET DIARIES /  SIMILAR and HERE

bag CHLOÉ / heel RAYE

Loving this beach cover up a la tunic al la Little White Dress I’ll wear later with white jeans. So versatile. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in my previous post – winner announced Wednesday. Or tag a friend so they also have a chance to win. Good luck!

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ps. see my picks below for the hot SHOPBOP designer sale is happening rn, get 25% off with “DESIGNER25”

Pro tip: save time by filtering by your clothing and shoe sizes

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dress REBECCA MINKOFF SIMILAR/shoes TOPSHOP / bag MCM

 

To celebrate my 3-year blog anniversary, I’m giving away what I would want to receive: $100 to spend at Nordstrom. It also happens to be the Nordstrom Anniversary sale this week. Get excited. It’s seriously so good and I usually score some great essentials that carry me through to fall. 

I started shalicenoel.com after I had my 4th child and needed an outlet. Hooray for hobbies that turn into legit jobs! I painstakingly created flatlay #ootd’s on our wood floor, took 100 shoe seflies #fromwhereistand and chased the light before I went in to make dinner. I use the word ‘painstakingly’ because I was doing the flatlays between replenishing my little people’s water cups, wiping bottoms, answering the door, and cleaning up the baby powder before someone slipped in it. To say it’s been a roller coaster is an understatement. So many highs, like awesome partnerships with Burberry and Nordstrom, and lows – oh, I have a sick kid AND a deadline. Hmm, how’s this going to look? I’ve learned by trial and error what works and what doesn’t, but I always seem to be reevaluating weekly. I have days that I question what I do, and I think any working mom will empathize. But at the end of the day it’s about relationships and you only do what you can do. We’re only human. I’m thankful to my omnipotent God, my supportive husband, patient children and good coffee.

To thank YOU, for following along, leave a comment below and I’ll choose a random person below to give them the $100 Nordstrom giftcard. Not sponsored. Winner announced Wednesday 7/13.

Good luck!

See a flashback below . . .

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a Chicago back alley that happens to match my thrifted dress #winning
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Wearing an all thrifted look. My friend Georgia, took my first blog photo’s.IMG_6984 IMG_4323My oldest peeking through – her idea!

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I’m loving polka dots lately! I can’t seem to get enough. From socks to tops, this print is crazy versatile and this skirt is no exception. I may change it up this weekend for our froyo date night by pairing this skirt with a denim shirt, white tee (on sale) or this unexpected $24 blouse. Happy weekend!

shop the look:

polka dot skirt ANTHROPOLOGIE / top JAMES PERSE / sandals SIMILAR STEVE MADDEN FLATS AQUAZZURA and THESE

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Life is too short not to know about ASOS under $50 scores. I mean, SO GOOD. Tip: If you’re unsure about sizing, order both. You can easily return the one that doesn’t fit since there is free shipping both ways. My mailman is sweet enough to take my returns or I pack the kids in the car and drive to our post office a couple blocks away. Either way, it’s pretty easy! 

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Shop both looks below.

maxi dress ($43) ASOS / espadrilles ($only 30!) ASOS “ballet” espadrilles  by ASOS and THESE / leather jacket ASOS / plunge strapless bra ASOS 

 

cold shoulder top ($26) ASOS / mom jeans ASOS / star heels ($49) ASOS

 

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judith dress REBECCA MINKOFF / heel TOPSHOP / bag MCM 

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In my personal opinion, everyone needs a chill, off-the-shoulder dress that works for both errands (in gladiator sandals) and date night (with a wedge). Sometimes one needs practical and efficient, as well as fashionable. I’ve been budgeting my time by shooting looks once a week, writing copy when Reid is home and posting daily here at the blog. It’s been giving me more time to make dinner and play Legos with my little guys before they leave for school next month! Be sure to sign up via email to see what I’m working on next.

Shop my top 5 off the shoulder dresses:

MISA LA DRESS

OTS FRINGE DRESS

TUNIC DRESS (under $80)

LACE MINI DRESS

dress MISA LOS ANGELES (white version) / wedges AGL / sunnies RAY BAN ring SAMANTHA WILLS

shot on location at ISABEL MARANT with Felicia Lasala Photography

and MUA Molly Paddon

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Within walking distance of the Alfred Tea Room on Melrose, we found this beautiful house which became the location for this shoot. While we were standing out front, the owner came out and invited us to his garden and coach house, both of which looked straight out of a magazine or an exotic location in Costa Rica. 

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2016_06_23_ShaliceNoel4-893-EditI’m obviously loving gingham lately and it has proved to be not just for picnics, but an ever versatile warm weather sister to plaid. And when in doubt, the bigger the check, the better. 

Shop my top 5 gingham picks below:

Navy OTS gingham dress

Gingham Cold Shoulder Dress

Gingham check shirt 

Gingham espadrille  (and these HEELS)

Red Gingham OTS dress

shot on location in West Hollywood, CA, with Felicia Lasala Photography

and MUA Molly Paddon

gingham top STORETS  white version HERE/ jeans ELAINE KIM STUDIO / SIMILAR / sunnies RAY BAN / heels SIMILAR  Similar AQUAZZURA (lower heel HERE)

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Besides the hubby calling me a figure skater when I first wore this, I think he really liked it. But he knows bottom line if I like something, his opinion doesn’t stand a chance. Sorry babe. With a tiered bodice, eyelash trim, and a well worn jacket, what’s not to like? Usually our favorite Gracias Madrè and a swing by Verve for black coffee ends date night. All of which helps us remember we’re in love, we’re a team, and ready to greet our cute 6am 3′ tall alarm clock.

 

dress THREE FLOOR  jacket SIMILAR / heels SIMILAR / clutch CLARE V.