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Hiking the Hill

Jacket | Tank | Jeggings | Booties

I celebrated my 36th birthday yesterday…36 isn’t so bad, really.  I’m still “under the hill” as I say jokingly…so I’m currently hiking it!  I have found that over the years I have become more aware of who I am as a mother, a wife, and a person – I can honestly say I truly do love the person I am today.  I have a wonderful family, a great job, and this awesome little space on the internet where I get to share things I am passionate about with the world.  I received a TON of birthday wishes yesterday and I want to personally say that the love is overwhelming, and truly heartwarming – for that, I thank you!

On another note…my entire outfit in this post is on SALE.  My favorite 4-letter word!  Below are the ways you can snag each of these items for way under the asking price!

Jacket – use the code BIG to get an additional 20% off of a sale price that’s already 50% off!  This sale ends on 2/24/19 so run fast!

Tank – use the code MORE to get 30% off (the entire site in this case).

Jeggings – all jeans are BOGO 50% off site wide so now is the time to jump on your favorite styles.  The jeggings are my current favorite because they flatter all figures!

Booties – currently 20% off making them less than $100 and are well worth the investment.  I LOVE these booties so much!

Treat yo’ self!

Inspiration Wednesday: Camo on Camo

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I have been LOVING all things camouflage lately!  First of all, green is my favorite color so I’m definitely drawn to the camo life.  Second of all, camo (and anything with the camo design such as the SPANX leggings) is an awesome neutral option for your wardrobe which I love.  Lastly, I just love it so there’s that haha.

What have you been loving lately?

Ponte-Knit Pants and Wide Brimmed Hats

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Don’t get me wrong, I love to wear leggings and definitely wish I could wear them on the daily.  Unfortunately, I can only get away with so much at work before I get the stink eye for wearing items that can be considered loungewear.  This means I have to seek out pieces that are work appropriate and still comfortable.

Ponte-Knit pants are definitely a great alternative to those stretchy works of wonder while still keeping it work appropriate!  They are sleek, stretchy, and have the feel of thick yoga pants.  Not that I do extraneous activities at work, but, I’d pick these pants over traditional slacks any day.  Bonus tidbit, if you’re self-conscious about anything on the lower half of your body, these pants are very forgiving and flattering to all body shapes!  I paired these pants with a simple black tank top, a boyfriend sweater (to cover the bum), and this super fun wide brimmed hat!  This outfit is super comfortable and the sweater is an awesome way to keep warm during the next few months, or, if you work in a chilly office (like me) this is a great option to keep warm.

Have you tried Ponte pants before?

 

The Perfect Coatigan

Cardi-Coat | Swing Dress | Tights | Booties (similar)

I can’t resist a great deal so when Old Navy was having their friends and family sale over the weekend I couldn’t resist taking advantage of a great opportunity to not only add a few more pieces to my collection of clothes that seem to shrink for number of items that fit my new smaller size (not that I’m complaining), but, a few items for my family as well!  I had a vision of what items I was going to scoop up to include outfits for the four of us for our Christmas card this year.

I fell in love with this Cardi-Coat (I like to call it a coatigan).  It’s super soft, not too heavy, and is super warm without being bulky like a normal coat would be.  Plus it has pockets which is huge for me!  You can dress it up or down and is very appropriate for those of us that have office based jobs that tend to get a little chilly during the work day.  I would legit wear it every single day if I could!

I have been loving dresses lately and honestly I feel that a swing dress is super flattering no matter what your size.  This dress is incredibly soft, perfect for the holidays coming up if you prefer to shy away from brighter reds, is a great length (I’m 5’2″ for reference), and has long sleeves to keep you warmer during the colder months.

Did you shop the friends and family sale over the weekend?  What were some of your favorite finds?

Cozy Fall Days

Car Coat | Tee | Jeans | Booties

Happy Monday!  This weekend was slow and steady, and I loved every minute of it!  The plans we made didn’t happen so we took advantage of our fireplace and binge watched movies with the kids during the day, then our favorite shows after the kids went to bed – one of my favorite things to do when the leaves begin to turn and the air becomes crisp and chilly.

There is something so special about Fall in Washington and I am loving sweaters and cardigans more this year than I every have before.  Honestly, I’m not even mad about it.  This is the perfect addition to any wardrobe and comes in a few different colors – the only thing I wish it had was pockets.  That being said, it wasn’t a deal breaker when I spotted it.  Pair this beauty with a simple tee, skinny jeans (with rolled cuffs, of course), your favorite booties, and you’re good to go!

What are some of your favorite Fall staples to wear?

Biker Chic


Jacket | Shirt (similar) | Jeans | Purse (similar) | Booties (similar)

‘Tis the season to bust out the outerwear!  This is hands down my favorite time of the year and I am super excited to share a few of my recent finds/favorites with you!

Before I get too far into this post, let me just share that the weather was not cooperating with my hair during this photo shoot.  We have some pretty gnarly wind on the island at times and my hair was just all over the stinkin’ place.  Forgive the awkward poses and hair all up in my face.  You work with what you’ve got, right?

I scored this sweet faux leather jacket a few weeks ago and am loving it!  In hindsight, I should have sized down since I am still shedding some unwanted pounds.  I think I was just so excited about trying on an item of clothing that is two sizes smaller than what I had been wearing; woohoo!  That’s okay I will potentially replace this with a smaller size when the time comes!  This awesome faux leather jacket is perfect for brisk weather, but, I would not suggest this as a true Winter coat…unless you literally walk from one warm place to another more often than not.  There is a built in second faux layer which makes it appear that you have a quilted jacket underneath with two zippers to boot.  Bonus…there’s a hood!  It doesn’t get super cold where I’m located so chances are I will be wearing this gem often through the next few months.

Let me just say that if you do not already have like 40 striped shirts in your wardrobe, you need to run out and buy this one!  It is super flattering, doesn’t stretch out, has a cute little pocket in the front, and little baby side slits so the shirt just lays perfectly on the body.  It is perfect to wear on its own, layered under other pieces (as seen here), and can be dressed up/down.  This specific one is sold out at the moment (total bummer), but, I linked another one from the same brand that is a little longer…I may very well be grabbing one for myself haha.

Let’s talk Coach purses for a minute…I have a major obsession and this specific purse is one of 15 (your read that right) that I own.  I cycle through all of my purses depending on my outfit, the season, and pretty much whatever mood I am in.  This purse though – it’s my favorite.  It is super versatile, holds all of my must have items and whatever extraneous items my kids/husband toss in my purse to carry, and looks so chic with every outfit.  Plus it’s a Coach…enough said.

These distressed jeans were pretty much the only jeans I could fit into for a while before I began my health journey and I am so excited that they are getting baggy on me!  Almost to the point of retiring this pair, and purchasing a new pair.  They are so soft, edgy, and look great with the cuff rolled up…mine is mostly because I am vertically challenged and even petite sizes are still too long haha.  If the distressed look is a little much for your taste, I recommend anything from the jegging line because they are amazing!

These booties make an appearance at least once a week.  They are comfy, and fun!  Although the black version is no longer available (for now), you can snag the cheaper version I linked above that are an incredible dupe.  Who wouldn’t want to save $100?!?

I believe all of these pieces will be warn on repeat for the rest of the year.  Do you have a favorite clothing item, or, accessory that you are currently obsessed with?

Top 5 Booties for the Fall

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I don’t know what it is about booties that makes them so stinkin’ versatile, but, they’re my fav.  I’m pretty sure most of my shoe collection is now booties of some form or another.  I think there is something fun about a shoe that can be dressed up, down, and everything in-between.  Whether you need an easy shoe to slip on, something to add a little pizzazz to your wardrobe, or, if you plan to become a bootie hoarder (worst possible phrasing I probably could have chosen) like me then you need to invest in some awesome pairs for your collection.

Some people collect coins, I collect booties.  What can I say?

Right now I’m obsessed with the gorgeous denim blue beauties above.  They may not be perfect for snowy weather, but, the perforations really send them over the top and I love pairing them with mustard tights/leggings.

If I’m being perfectly honest with myself, I really shouldn’t purchase anymore for a very long time…

Well maybe until the next time Nordstrom drops some new releases, or, has a killer sale….

 

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