STYLING A SILK SKIRT FOR WINTER
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oversized sweater
silk skirt
hoop bag
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THE STATEMENT EARRING
A FRINGE SWEATER + CYBER MONDAY SALES
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Happy Monday, cyber Monday! Is it just me or did Thursday to Sunday feel like a very long stretch? We had a great time getting things done around the house, seeing friends and family, and enjoying “no plans” plans! I posted two sale posts which you can still shop - here for Black Friday and here to shop the small businesses I love. Today is the day I’m really going to hunker down and start shopping. This may sound crazy but even I get overwhelmed shopping for myself on big sale days. What I started doing last year that helped me so much was making a list. I really felt more organized and less stressed!
Love these slippers for the perfect stocking stuffer! They’re a great steal version of an identical more pricey version and these are $12!!!
This is my favorite home site and today only its 30% off!!! Literally unheard of. You can shop my favorites in the Black Friday post.
This espresso maker is on my list. And the color!!! So chic!
LOVE these flannel PJs and the entire site is 25% off with code BIGDAY
This neutral under $100 sweater is so versatile and 30% off for cyber Monday!
The diffuser that I use EVERYDAY is 30% off and free shipping. Debating getting another one for the boys room!
I just bought this sweater on sale and today its an extra $50 off today! Love the color:)
Happy Monday and Happy shopping!
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING
The one gift everyone in my family will be receiving this year? A ChappyWrap blanket! I was given my first ChappyWrap at a luncheon a couple of months ago and after a week with it at home, my family was hooked! Not only are they extremely soft and cozy, they’re also machine washable and so easy to take car of. We’ve already taken ours to the beach, on a road trip, and we recently threw it on top of the boys for a Thanksgiving morning walk. They are the perfect gift for everyone on your list but I think they’re especially great for a college dorm room (which is why my niece will be getting one!). We also used a ChappyWrap for our holiday card shoot:)
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my favorite styles
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GOLD & GRAY
If you like to layer necklaces you will love this brand. Love this one and this style!
Kirby & Company
A local favorite of mine! These truffles make the perfect stocking stuffer!
Organachs Farm to Skin
For the clean beauty girl in your life! My favorite winter moisturizer:)
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE
2018 Black Friday GIFT GUIDES
THE HOLIDAY HOSTESS // GIFTS FOR HIM // TWEEN // FOR THE BOYS
& other stories
20% off site wide with code fridaynoir30
ANTHROPOLOGIE
30% OFF SITEWIDE
BLOOMINGDALES
BUY MORE, SAVE MORE UP TO 25% OFF - I CAN’T BELIEVE THE PRICE OF THIS COFFEE AND ESPRESSO MAKER!
H&M
30% OFF SITEWIDE + FREE SHIPPING
matches
take an extra 10% off of luxury sale for a limited time
MODA OPERANDI
Destination for beautiful dresses, earrings, all things lux. Rounded up my favorites here
NET-A-PORTER
Up to 50% off designer sale
NORDSTROM
(UP TO 60% OFF - ENDS MONDAY)
ONE KINGS LANE
20% off site wide (extra 10% off with OKLCYBER18)
SERENA & LILY
20% OFF WITH CODE GATHER
STUART WEITZMAN
up to 40% off select styles - LOVE THESE CLASSIC BLACK BOOTS
SALE, SALE, SALE
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Its here! My favorite sale of the year! Whether you’re shopping for gifts or picking up a few items from your own list, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite must see sales this Thanksgiving week. Now is really the time to get your shopping done and just think, by December 1st you can be done! Well sort of…! Last year my big purchase was this pair of boots and I’m still so happy I got them! I will be updating this sale page for the rest of the week and throughout the weekend so keep checking back for more picks and promotions!
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shopbop
UP TO 25% OFF WITH CODE MORE18
mango
30% off with code BLACK18
MADEWELL
25% OFF WITH CODE DEALWITHIT
This sweater dress
White jeans 365 days a year!
Love the button detailing on this sweater + how adorable are the crop flair pants paired with it?
Love this long-sleeved tee for under $20. Something I always forget to buy but so so happy I have when I have them!
You can never have enough cozy drawstring pants! This would be great paired with a black cashmere sweater and sneakers or boots for an elevated “lounge” look.
SERENA & LILY
20% off with code GATHER
FROM DESK TO DINNER - THE PERFECT BLACK DRESS
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Taking a break from holiday gift guides to share this versatile look. I jokingly posted on Instagram last night that my dream job would be anything that I could wear this dress “from desk to dinner”. I love it in Fall’s warmer temps with pumps and later I’ll be pairing it with black opaque tights and black suede booties.
In other news…the Black Friday/cyber sales have already begun! I don’t know how I feel about them all launching so early. Not the biggest fan of that happening before turkey day. Thoughts? It puts the pressure on especially if you’re the one cooking! If you’re looking for a less expensive version of today’s dress I found this pretty style for 25% off. I’ll be posting ALL my favorite sales on the blog tomorrow. Stay tuned!
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dresses
THE GIFT GUIDE - gifts for him
Collaboration ALERT! I’m so excited for today’s Gift Guide because it was created by a special guest blogger (hehe) my husband Frank! When I started working on this year’s holiday shopping round ups I decided there were a few that I wanted to call on an expert for (click here for the tween - my 18 year old niece weighed in!). When I worked for Ralph Lauren it was so easy to shop for the men in my life and all my gifts were always a home run. Now that I’m out of “retail” I need to be a little more creative and honestly, more thoughtful. Its hard to not get sucked into the “standard” man gifts, i.e. gloves, flasks, slippers. When Frank sent me his picks I asked him, “seriously, would you want this?” and he said yes to everything! I think the key is finding pieces that feel different and curated. There were a couple of pieces that I liked but didn’t make the cut so rest assured this is an authentic “man” roundup! One of my favorite stocking stuffers is this soap. It smells amazing - also check out this after shave cream from the same brand.
I love today’s collab and I hope you do too. Also side note: now I know what to get Frank for Christmas:)
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the guy guide
THE GIFT GUIDE - for the boys
I could have made this gift guide over 100 items!!! Love shopping for BOY presents:) This gift guide is a combination of Luke’s favorite things and some items on our wishlist for the boys this year. This sweeping/cleaning set has resulted in hours of self-play and recently Harry has loved this pushing this shopping cart around. This is one of my go-to sites for finding interesting toys and home items for kids and babies. They also have great parenting articles. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for boys (and girls) and actually adults love these too…click here. You can NEVER have enough!
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FOR THE BOYS
THE GIFT GUIDE
the perfect hostess
FOR THE TEENAGE GIRL WHO HAS IT ALL
WEEKEND RECAP + DESIGN INSPIRATION
SATURDAY CITY DAY WITH LUKE AT ABC CARPET & HOME
When we moved into our house two years ago I had a vision. In the blink of an eye I had completed our foyer (wallpaper, light fixture, painted trim, and upholstered our window seat bench). We stripped and re-finished the floors in the living room/dining room, decorated a little, and then…I was stumped! All the other projects were bigger, more costly, and overwhelming. Now after two years of living in our house I’m ready to pick it up again. On the list: finish the boys rooms, update the kitchen and first floor powder room, add more furniture here and there. Oh and we need new windows, HAHA! See, I told you it was overwhelming! We are trying to do the smaller projects on our own if possible (Frank started painting the bedroom hallway this weekend) so we can splurge a little on other things.
Do you pin? Recently, I’ve been spending a lot more time on Pinterest . Its really helping me hone in on what I want our home to look like and its also been a very helpful tool for conveying my vision to Frank and designer friends helping me. A few years ago I stumbled on this home makeover and it really stuck with me. I keep going back to it and now it’s become my main source of inspiration for our living room. I really went through a phase where I was uninterested in anything home related and now that I’ve experienced a spark I’m so excited to get moving! Stay tuned and follow along! I’ll be sharing updates with you via the new “AT HOME” tab on the blog under “LIFE”.
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living room inspiration
I love this space because its very calming and inviting. Its also not overly feminine which is important to me.
Korkidis HOUSE
ANTHRO SALE
images via One Kings Lane
BLUSH FOR FALL
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sunglasses // jacket // blouse // faux suede leggings // pumps (old tagged similar) // bag (similar)
I’m trying to remember if I’ve ever shared these leggings before! I always suggest them to clients because they are the BEST faux suede I’ve ever found. The fit is high-waisted so they’re also very flattering and never ride down your legs. I first bought them during a Black Friday sale two years ago and recently acquired (happily) a second pair from a client! The first pair I picked up was an XS but these are a S. I either put on a few pounds or they started cutting them smaller. I’ll go with the latter:)
I’m always on the hunt for “night” outfits that are not dresses. If I’m investing in a piece like this jacket, I want to know that I’ll be able to wear it in multiple ways: over a dress, paired with jeans, etc. This is my third jacket by this brand. It sounds excessive but I wear them all the time. The other two I purchased 5 plus years ago and have been able to wear them to work, day, night events, and they’ve also been great for travel. They’re really a great closet staple/investment piece. If you don’t want to spend the money here is one I found (similar, kind of!). Here is the same style in black/grey.
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HOLIDAY PREVIEW
photos by carter fish
12 LACE TOPS FOR HOLIDAY
Whether you’re headed to an office holiday party, drinks with the girls, or having friends over for a Friday night dinner, lace is a great go-to for any holiday occasion. I love lace blouses because you can style them back to denim (like I’m doing today) or throw on a pair of satin or leather pants for a dressier look. This is my favorite pair of faux suede leggings. They’re under 100 and on sale! This faux leather pair would look great with a suede pump and a stamens earring. For an elegant monochromatic look, pair an neutral style back to an ivory tuxedo style like this one.
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LACE BLOUSE
NEUTRAL
BLACK
WHAT TO WEAR: BERET
What do I wear everyday? Thats my most frequently asked question these days on Instagram. My go-to for Fall is a great pair of denim and a cozy oversized sweater. I’ve been living in these jeans. They are a super comfortable high-waisted fit with a skinny ankle that will tuck easily into boots or booties. When I tried them on at the brand’s new store in Soho I couldn’t believe they were $68. Insider tip: size down, I’m wearing a 25 here.
Recently I’ve been doing a ton of pinning on Pinterest. Its a great tool for outfit inspiration and I also find that it helps me see my closet in a different way. I end up putting together new outfits that I didn’t realize I had. Follow along to see whats inspiring me like my most recent beret pins here!
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GOLD RUSH
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A little glitz and a little glamour for today’s Lust List! I love shopping for holiday party outfits and there is something about this color palette that makes me think of the good old days, the Great Gatsby, and Frank Sinatra. Ralph Lauren used to always do a black and gold holiday collection in either Purple Label or Polo (he may still) and it was one of my favorites every year! This military inspired dress almost made it in - love the twist on a classic. I also love this style for holiday parties and its bra-friendly!
This slip dress - love the black lace detailing on the neckline and hem. This style would be great with a black velvet blazer!
Here is your go with everything black patent pump - pair with skinny jeans out to dinner or a cocktail party dress.
Love these earrings. This brand is so unique and creative. The founder is so chic and inspirational and I always want everything she creates! Queen of the statement piece!
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THE GUIDE - NOVEMBER
THE GUIDE
MAKE THIS
Recently there has been a lot of hype about this “new” superfood. One of the bloggers I follow suffers from Crohn’s disease and she swears by the healing properties in this veggie. I liked this article and recipe and plan on giving it a shot in November! Stay tuned!
DESIGN THIS
We have started a few much needed projects around the house…like replacing all of our windows EEK! One of the updates I’m really excited about is our fireplace. I love the traditional mantle but we are changing the red tile to a more neutral grey and white stone (not sure the name of it but will keep you posted). Loved seeing this article for inspiration!
READ THIS
This is a topic I know almost nothing about. Quite frankly its one I would rather ignore, but as a mother of two children, planning is extremely important. After I read this article I realized that actually the alternative to not planning is scarier than facing it head on. You’ll see what I mean when you read…
WEAR THIS
I know you’re probably sick of this website by now (it has seriously been so good this season I can’t stop going for more) but this sweater is amazing. Things can start looking a gray outside during the winter and I love how this color pops. It also works well on every skin tone and compliments gray, ivory, and browns well.
DO THIS
The weather is getting colder on the East Coast and many families struggle during this time of year to stay warm. While you’re cleaning out your closets look out for old coats, hats, gloves, and thermal-wear that you no longer need and donate it to a local shelter or organization. I will be donating mine to Person-to-Person this season.
STYLE THIS
“There’s a real strength to knowing who you are and having your own distinct look, because real style doesn’t change from season to season. I have found my uniform and I would never wear anything that didn’t feel like me just because it was ‘in fashion’.” I love this quote from an article on Danish stylist, Alexandra Carl. Her style inspires me to continue to be myself in a world that can so easily sway you to look like someone else. Don’t be swayed!
