white pleated midi dress

I shared this outfit on Instagram a few weeks ago here, but it was so soft and sweet, I wanted to share a few more of the photos we snapped in the look.  I love fall and winter textures and colors, but sometimes adding creams and pastels can be so refreshing and unexpected too.

This dress is a year-round piece in my opinion.  It has a ruffled halter neck so it’s interesting with a blazer layered over it and plenty beautiful on its own.  I paired it with python booties, but it would be gorgeous with strappy sandals in the spring or summer!

The stretchy, elastic waistband is comfortable while pregnant but I know it will be forgiving in the spring/summer postpartum as well.  Win and win.

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photos by Christian Barnes

dress (TTS), also love this one and this one | blazer, also have and love this one (both TTS) | booties, also love these and these | earrings | gold bangles c/o Yearly Co.

Thank you so much for reading!  Holiday pajamas roundup coming this week also, YAY.  For our holiday gift guides, check them out by clicking “gift guides” at the top of this site.  Thank you so much for reading – XO –

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There are some super cute kids and baby markdowns on Amazon today (full list here), and I wanted to share my favorites!

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I cannot get over how cute this little puffer jacket is.  If you need a warm jacket for your little this winter, this is a GREAT time to buy!  I recently bought Hudson this little vest and we love it.  This one is super similar and on sale.

We can’t have enough sleep sacks.  They’re the best.

I love sweet pajamas, and these are these are too sweet.  I also love a zip-up like this and this.

Thank you so much for reading and stay tuned for a LONG list of all of the best Cyber Week deals out there, along with what I have my eye on.  Hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving!  XO –

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Sharing a few Amazon Fashion picks that are on markdown today!  They have some great staple items you can get a discount on, and each day of the weekend they’ll have special, unique sales.  So be sure to check on the site to see what new additions they’ve included!

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I love the color range of these leggings and these maternity joggers look so comfortable.  Put this vest on top and you’re in cozy fitness town.

When it comes to knits, this sweater looks so chic, I can’t believe the price.  This cardigan layered on top would be a classic and polished outfit that will not steer you astray.  This funnel neck sweater is so cute and also has a great color lineup – a fun color like dark red, tobacco brown or green.  Honestly I love them all.

For the guys, I want to get Christian a pair of these joggers – again, so many colors.  Loving this puffer for the outdoorsy guy and this sherpa lined denim jacket for the more stylish guy.  Lastly, this luggage is a great grab and I love that it comes in multiple sizes.

Stay tuned for more of my Black Friday and Cyber Monday picks, including all of the best codes for online deals.  For holiday gift guides, check out the “gift guides” page at the top of this site.  I hope everyone had a beautiful Thanksgiving and is enjoying time with friends & family!  Thank you so much for reading – XO –

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Some of the items I’m loving that are currently ON SALE for Black Friday!  The deals have started this week and will carry through the weekend.

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Amazon | Amazon has some great fashion markdowns today.  Loving these slippers and this half zip sweatshirt.

Brooke & Lou | 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY

Colleen Rothschild | 30% off everything with code BF21

Express | up to 40% off

Grace & James Kids | Fall & winter items 40% off, Christmas items 30% off, and more –

Hanna Andersson | pajamas starting $25 and up to 40% off everything else

J.Crew | 40% off almost everything with code SHOPEARLY

Jennifer Behr | 30% off sitewide

Kiehl’s | 25% off your entire purchase + 3-piece gift bag with $125 purchase

LAKE Pajamas | up to 40% off

Levi’s | 40% off sitewide and an extra 50% off sale items (plus free shipping and returns)

Lulu & Georgia | 25% off your purchase with code THANKFUL

Madewell | 30% off purchase with code OHJOY

Marc Fisher | 30% off sitewide

McGee & Co. | 20% off with code GRATEFUL

Mignonne Gavigan | 30% off sitewide

Old Navy | 50% off your purchase

Osh Kosh | 30-50% off sitewide

Revolve | up to 50% off

Serena & Lily | 25% off everything with code ITSHERE

Shopbop | 15-30% off sitewide with code HOLIDAY

Spanx | 20% off everything

Urban Outfitters | 25% off your purchase

Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping!  Thanks so much for checking in and more Black Friday and Cyber Monday content coming – XO –

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black and white family phototoddler thanksgiving outfit

I hope everyone has a beautiful day today with friends, family, loved ones, your pets – whatever you choose!  It’s about fellowship, gratitude and good food.

“Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” – Jefferson Bethke

I’m thankful for you guys and thank you for supporting this site and my business.  You are a blessing to me and to our family.  Lots and lots of love to you and yours – XO –

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Shopbop‘s Cyber Week sale starts today (!!!), and you can get 15-30% off sitewide with the code HOLIDAY.  So I thought I would get ahead and share some of my picks of what’s marked down.

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Some of my favorite things to buy at Shopbop are quality denim, shoes and accessories (especially these bags, I have two!).

I bought these boots last year and wore them so much that I bought them in another color this year.  I’ve had these boots for several years now and I think they always make my legs look longer.  They also look great with jeans!  And these heels are my GO-TO favorites.  I want the gold as well.

I’ve seen this fringe coat a few times online and it’s so beautiful, I think it would also look super chic belted.  I’ve also seen this sweater (comes in a few colors) on other gals and it always makes me want it.  A piece you’ll wear every fall and winter for sure.

I have these denim shorts and I love them because they’re a little bit longer than your usual shorts (run TTS).  I also have these eggshell jeans and these classic Levi’s and really love both.

Don’t forget, the discount code is HOLIDAY and the markdowns will be good until Monday, but inventory will fly.  So better to snag what you have your eye on now.  Free shipping and returns, my favorite!  Thanks so much for reading, check out more gift guides under “gift guides” at the top of this site, and stay tuned for more Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and picks.  XO –

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best amazon sweaters

I have found some really cute and comfortable finds at Amazon the past few weeks and wanted to share them all in one post.  They’re all under $50 and super versatile (you know I love some solids for that reason).  You can wear them many different ways, and I think they are perfect for the cold coming months.

I do want to share that I bought all of these while almost six months pregnant, so I sized up in most of them.  But if I wasn’t pregnant, I most likely would have ordered my usual size.

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$41 turtleneck sweater dress | headband | boots

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$31 waffle knit sweater dress – I sized up one size for length | boots

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$50 t-shirt midi dress (I have both colors and sized up one size) | boots | similar plaid blazer here and here | necklace

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$21 overalls – I sized up one size | boots | similar bag | similar turtleneck

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$41 turtleneck sweater – I ordered my usual size

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$42 Free People Dupe Sweater – I ordered my usual size (loose fit) | similar legging, non-maternity version here | boots, also have and love this color

For more Amazon-specific finds, you can look under “Fashion –> Amazon Finds” at the top of this site.  You can also find all of my categorized Amazon picks under “Shop Instagram –> Amazon Storefront.”

Thank you for reading and happy Thanksgiving week!  LOTS of markdown posts coming this week and throughout the weekend, so please check back if you’re interested in that!  XO –

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A few gifting ideas for the babies and toddlers in your life – your own, nieces and nephews – whatever ya got.

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I recently bought two pairs of Keds for Hudson and they’re just so classic and cute. I love the bright red!

I think this dollhouse and theater tent are pretty much as cute as they come.  We also have and love this suction plate and keep it in Hudson’s diaper bag when we travel or go to restaurants.  I bought this Yeti tumbler for him after seeing a friend’s kids use them all of the time.  We also have and love this snack cup.

Found this cute little vest for Hudson recently and bought it.  He LOVES a vest.  We also love these pants – they’re super soft on the inside.  Two of these little wiggle bikes will be waiting for Hudson on his birthday, and this (working!) Dyson mini vacuum is waiting for him for Christmas.

We have these jenga blocks and use them for jenga, building things, stacking, making long domino-style lines, you name it.  My nephews loved them so much they had to get their own set after visiting us.  A hit for a wide range of ages!

You can see all gift guides from this year and years past at the top of this site under “gift guides,” as well as holiday-related content under “gift guides –> holiday-related.”  Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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We all have a handful of people who are hard to buy for.  It’s often because they already have everything and we love them dearly, so we want to give them something they will really love!

Below are some of my top picks for the person who has everything.  To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage.

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I think this Echo Show Smart Display is such a great gift idea for parents or grandparents.  You can make video calls, watch shows, use it to control smart-home devices, etc.  This sterilizer is great for phones, keys, credit/debit cards, you name it.  I also have and love this back and shoulder massager.  Amazing to go along with a little TV-watching!

I LOVE games and recently bought these Mexican Train Dominoes to learn how to play.  I think a beautiful game like this one would be such a great gift.

For the candle-lover, a glass dome that amplifies the ambiance is a great gift.  I have this one and love it too.

If I had space for it, I would buy this towel warmer.  How amazing to have a warm towel after every shower.  That is LIVING.

You can see all gift guides from this year and years past at the top of this site under “gift guides,” as well as holiday-related content under “gift guides –> holiday-related.”  Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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black trench dress

I recently snapped these photos quite quickly (it was super windy and cold!) for this Instagram post, but I loved the look and photos so much I wanted to share them here in a mini post.

When in doubt of an outfit, especially if you’re looking in your closet for something that will fit, a trench coat can be easily transformed into a dress.  You can layer a turtleneck or bodysuit underneath, a skirt or slip dress you don’t necessarily want to be seen, and just keep it buttoned or wrapped the entire time.

When I saw how this look turned out I just thought, “why am I not doing this more!?”  I added a neckerchief, suede pumps and some dangly earrings to complete the outfit.  And I think I’ll be whipping this ensemble out again.

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heels | dress (sold out), also love this one, this one and this one | bag | neckerchief | earrings

Thanks so much for reading – more gift guides coming this week!  XO –

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A gift guide with suggestions for those stocking stuffers that if you’re like me, you forget about until the week of Christmas.  Oops (it literally happens every single year)!

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I have this moisturizer and have really enjoyed it (the eye cream is great too), and I know I would be very happy to see it in my stocking.  Along with a great lip balm like this one or this one.

Everyone should have a face roller in their bathroom drawer, I have needed this on many mornings – do what you gotta do!  I’ve also shared many-a-times how in love with this deoderant I am.  I am addicted.  It does have aluminum in it, so I try to use this natural deoderant in winter months, but in spring/summer, I need the strength!

I have and love these $14 sunglasses.  Sometimes you can’t beat a big, glam sunglasses moment!  I also have and love these clips and these pearl clips – both are such a great deal for the price.

If you had something you extra loved in your stocking last year – I would love to hear about it!  You can see all gift guides from this year and years past at the top of this site under “gift guides,” as well as holiday-related content under “gift guides –> holiday-related.”  Thanks so much for reading and sharing – XO –

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This week I’m sharing some holiday gifts for those who love seasonal decor.  They might make better gifts for those hosting Thanksgiving, white elephant parties or office coworkers and those you would gift before the holidays!

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I have two of these wreaths this year, this nutcracker mini rug to layer over an entry door rug, and I really wanted to order these velvet stockings.  But then I remembered I almost ordered these gorgeous ones last year so I went ahead and snagged four.

It’s not Christmas without a little mistletoe hidden somewhere.  Even better if you can reuse it each year.  I also got 8 of these gorgeous wreath chargers this year that are faux.  They look so pretty under a salad or dinner plate.

I also spent a lot more on this star tree topper last year and now see this one for under $30.  Gorgeous!

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To shop all of this year’s gift guides as well as get inspiration from those in years past, click “gift guides” at the top of this site.  From there you can also see all holiday-related content as well!

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