Not long ago I shared a reel of some workplace-inspired clothes and I loved seeing so many of you chime in.
Granted, I know everyone’s work dress code is different, but from a background in publishing, banking, and corporate cosmetics… these were things I would wear in those worlds!
I have these pants and these pants, and they are absolute musts in my closets. I wore the flare version to a garden club gathering last night – they look good with everything. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
I’ve nearly bought these booties so many times, I can’t even tell you. I’ve heard they are so comfortable, and clearly, they are so pretty!
I have these loafers and they’re great. Not as comfortable as authentic Gucci slides, but they look great and are perfect for a few hours of wear!
I’m a sucker for a sweater midi dress. This turtleneck one and this classic one are so versatile. I think you’d be wearing them for years to come.
Thank you so much for reading! Let me know if you would like more workplace-themed posts and we can certainly do that. XO –
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Reasonably priced long and relaxed coatigan for cold weather?
I’m not sure of your budget, but I personally have three (you read that correctly) of these. I LIVE in them. Think of it like a robe you can wear 24/7.
Do you still love your Leatherology crossbody bag? Thinking of asking for it for Christmas.
Honestly, I ask for that. I just tell my hair colorist that I truthfully don’t come to the salon more than twice a year so I want some dimension but in a way that will grow out in a natural way.
I know Catie and Jess now well enough where I can say, “you know I’m only here twice a year so I need lazy girl balayage.” And they get it!
If you could have one celeb’s closet, who would it be?
WOW. GREAT question. This really made me think!
Torn between Morgan Stewart and Rachel Zoe.
Probably Rachel Zoe.
How do you keep your boys from destroying the house?
Well, Theo can’t move yet. And Hudson has never really been the destructive type. I have always had breakables within his reach and by letting him explore them gently (with my participation), he then just kind of leaves them be.
I don’t have baby-proofing other than gates where stairs are involved and electrical outlet covers. When Theo starts cruising/crawling I will put some sharp corner protective covers on the coffee table.
That being said, if it’s something truly valuable, it’s not within the reach of small hands.
What’s your favorite color and brand of white paint for interiors?
Where is that giant chalkboard from? What do you write on it?
My mom and I made it and then had a frame made to frame it.
I usually have the meals for the week written on it, holiday or birthday messages, drawings, etc. When I have a 0-12 month baby, it has the baby’s schedule on it.
I love your playlists so much! Do you have a favorite for workouts?
Thank you! Yes, I listen to this one for workouts.
Do you have a favorite fall cocktail?
LOVE this question (and I love hearing other people’s cocktail and coffee orders).
Year-round cocktail: two to three shots of Casamigos, two limes over ice with a squeeze of agave.
Fall and winter cocktail: Whiskey Rebellion (also because Christian makes them well)
PS – my current coffee order is an iced latte or regular latte. No syrups or substitutes.
How do you ignore/get past the not-so-nice comments on this platform?
Sadly it’s just a part of the territory. If you’re willing to put yourself out there (especially on the Internet!), criticism will follow. I don’t feel weighed down by the negativity, thankfully. I don’t personally feel I get enough nastiness for it to bother me or cloud the benefits and privileges of my job and platform.
Thank you so much for reading and for sending in your questions! Leave any extras in the comments and I will put them toward October. XO –
Sweater season is coming, my friends. Every morning when I feel that cool breeze, there’s a little hope that I’ll be pulling out my favorite chunky kits truly any day now…
So today I rounded up some of my favorite sweater picks I’ve seen. Stripes, tassels and turtlenecks, oh my! To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage.
I want all of them, but let’s go throw some of my knowledge of certain styles. From Amazon, this wrap sweater is such a great fit (runs TTS) and comes in a ton of colors. This turtleneck sweater was a pregnancy staple for me and is a look for less of this sweater. I own both the look for less and original and love both!
This coatigan is my favorite sweater ever. Comes in 3 colors and I have 3 of them. So there’s that.
I love neutrals, but a pop of color in the fall and winter is always refreshing. Loving this pink sweater and blue one. Classic hues and fits!
Everlane always has some amazing sweaters and I’m loving this classic camel one and this half zip. I can always count on them to be high quality while also being sustainable, which is very cool.
Have you started snagging fall pieces yet? I want to hear about what you’re excited to wear. Thank you so much for reading! The September Q&A is coming Friday – XO –
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CHEERS to the weekend! Really looking forward to unwinding and having some reflection. It’s been a week of perspective, and when that happens it always makes me realize that living a life of hurry is not what I’m after. Hurry hurry hurry is never my goal. I read a whole book about it, in fact (highly recommend!).
I have been so into these shearling slides and can’t stop wearing them. It’s starting to cool down a little, but give me a few more weeks and I’ll be wearing them nonstop.
I am finally caught up with RHOBH and my oh my. We are in for a doozy of a reunion. No one likes to see contention between sisters, but it does make for some layered reality TV. Who else watched it?
I need to start seriously focusing on Halloween costumes. Christian and I have a fun costume event that we plan on attending and we’ll take the kids trick-or-treating, so I need something for everyone. Worst case scenario… can Theo wear his teddy bear helmet and be a bear? Kidding… maybe?
I’ve got a busy day today so that we can chill this weekend – off to get some things checked off the list. I hope everyone has a fantastic and safe weekend! Thank you so much for reading – XO –
It’s Friday! We have had a full but great week. Everyone is back in a rhythm, football season has started. That combined with school being in session means people are finally back in town and all the fun gatherings have started!
We were able to spend some time with our close friends at the lake last weekend. Hudson had a BIG time. He’s been asking me about his friends and when they can play again, so we’re going to have some families over tonight for another play date. This is a new phase of life where he actually has friends and looks forward to seeing them and doing activities. It’s really cute!
I haven’t been sleeping great… and while it might be because I have a little too much on my plate, I plan to catch up on some sleep this weekend. Along with watching Elvis on HBOMax! Who’s seen it? My parents said it was so good.
Like most of you, I am a HUGE lover of denim. I think it’s one of the easiest things to throw on with a tee or sweater when you’re getting dressed quickly. There are also so many cuts, washes and styles that you can get so many great looks out of a few great pairs of denim.
Today I’m rounding up some of my favorite styles. Below I break down which styles I personally own and love!
To shop, click directly on the jeans or find their associated number below the collage.
These are by far my most worn denim. In fact, I have my usual size and a size up for when I’m postpartum (or in the early stages of pregnancy). No stretch, but they always look A+ on.
I get a lot of messages and emails from you guys asking about outfits for SEC game days. So I’ve been looking around and found some of my favorites for looking cute and staying cool in the early fall heat.
These are a lot of red for both Ole Miss and UGA (it’s all I know!), but most of the dresses below come in lots of colors. To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below.
To be honest, I’m out of the loop a little bit. I went to Ole Miss games up to around 2012 and then we moved to California.
When I came back to the South, we were going to UGA games which is a completely different vibe and is more casual than Oxford. So I think a lot of it depends on the style of the city and the school that you’re attending. But, I always think it’s better to be a little overdressed in a dress than underdressed.
Dresses like this and this are my absolute favorite for long days outside. Cool, comfortable, breathable – what else do you need? Pair with fun earrings like this and a fashionable clear bag (I have this one), and you’re set.
I have this necklace and definitely plan on wearing it to some games. It’s so cute on and makes a statement even if paired with a simple shirt dress.
If you’re looking for an easy Amazon pick under $40, this one and this one are my favorites.
Let me know if y’all want more of these. We can do one for the chillier months also! Thanks so much for reading – XO –
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Pesto eggs have been going around social media and it’s as good as it sounds and incredibly easy. A really great lunch or super quick dinner!
Ingredients:
slice of bread – I used sourdough
goat cheese
pesto
egg
s&p + red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions:
Toast your bread and then spread goat cheese on it. Put a dollop of pesto on a hot skillet. Once the pesto is warm, crack your egg on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook egg until the whites are set, four to five minutes.
That’s it. Try it and let me know what you think! For more recipes, check out the food & drink category of this site. Thanks so much for reading – XO –
I love this jumpsuit and this one, and this duster cardigan is the only non-sale item I had to include because it’s finally back in stock and I live in it. I have it in two colors and trust me, it’s the best.
– tell me you have a little boy without telling me –
– this mini stool that I just love so much –
The last Friday in August – wow! Summer has been fun, but I am always ready for some fall changes. I recently shared some fall decor favorites here, and I bought this essential oil last week to put in our kitchen diffuser for a woodsy fall scent.
I saved oyster shells from some oysters rockefeller we had last weekend with my parents, and now I’m not quite sure what to do with them. They were just too beautiful to toss! My mom cleaned them well, we let them air out outside for a week and now I’m convinced I need to make a garland. Stay tuned.
I binged Echoes on Netflix over the week and wow. WOW. What a weird, trippy, Harlan Coben-y style show. I would highly recommend it! I’ve always thought it would be so cool to have identical twins but that show left me feeling a little differently. Clearly, it is not based on true events but it was a wild ride, full of twists and turns.
This afternoon I’m taking Hudson to a high school pep rally. Our sweet babysitter is a cheerleader and I didn’t realize we could go to the pep rallies, so he is going to LOVE IT. I haven’t been to a pep rally since I was in high school, so I honestly can’t wait to go myself!
We have a big weekend planned with lake swims and tiki parties, so I know it’s going to be a fun and exhausting one. I’m ready to get it started. Thank you so much for reading! XO –
This week’s wish list is for the gals attending fall weddings, black tie weddings, or fall galas. To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage.
I also put some extra things in the sliding widget below the collage. Too many pretty pieces not to share!
This dress is a splurge, but does it get any more beautiful than this? I think this is a dress that will stand the test of time. The kind of gown you could let your niece or daughter wear one day.
I think this dress is so unique and fun. Love the color and the silhouette.
When it comes to black dresses – this one is beautiful with the contrasting texture and lace. This one is classic and great for something with work associates in the mix. Great price point too!
I have two pairs of these heels and have never regretted them. They’ve been around forever for a reason. I also have these in leopard and love them. Have contemplated the gold for years!
For a splurge, this bag is gorgeous and comes in several colors. For a save, what’s more fun than this?
Let me know what dressed-up fall event you have on the calendar this year. A few more fall wedding wear inspiration posts here and here. Thanks so much for reading! XO –
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Many months ago, I shared a 15-second story on Instagram about paying for an app called Get Sorted that was helping me clean out the massive amount of photos on my camera roll. I heard about it on a podcast and downloaded it. I have not done a ton of research on this topic, I’m sure there are lots of other apps that do similar things! But this is what I have used.
This leads me to why I’m sharing it here, in hopes that it will be more easily searchable and discovered by those looking for it!
This app kind of makes the process of cleaning out your camera roll a game, and I’ve found it helpful. Feel free to check it out and see what you think.
