Shopbop has an amazing fall sale that just started today, and the more you spend the more you save. I’m always amazed at some of the deals you can get on Shopbop if you wait for these periodic sales. You can really hit the jackpot if you play your cards right!
Save 15% off orders $200+
Save 20% off orders $500+
Save 25% off orders $800+
with the code STYLE
Below are some of my favorite picks in different categories, such a great time to snag some longtime staples. To shop simply click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage.
– bringing Hector down for the month, love to see him again –
– gathering my pumpkins slowly but surely… –
– pulling out the paper bats for different parts of the house –
Who doesn’t love October? The leaves start changing, the sweaters are being pulled out, Halloween and fall decorations come out, and I’ve already eaten at least 10 pieces of “mini” candy and nearly a whole bag of candy corn. Life is good.
Hudson and I are heading on an adventure together to see my parents and sister’s crew. They are in a new home that I haven’t yet seen in person, so we can’t wait to visit and walk down to the lake to catch some fish! I’m also greatly looking forward to not cooking and cleaning for a few days – truly, this is one of my favorite perks of travel.
I’m working on our festive Halloween front door slowly but surely. I did manage to order Hudson’s costume as well as a personalized trick-or-treat bag, along with getting a head start on his birthday and Christmas gifts. These next few months go by so fast that I just want to make some moves while it’s on my mind!
I ordered these witch hats and plan to hang them in a certain spot in the house. Since we moved two years ago, each year I add a little bit, add a little bit, etc. Eventually I’ll have all my themed goodies! I want Hudson to remember having fun holiday things in the house.
What are you up to this weekend? Do you have any favorite Halloween decorations that you’re excited to bring down? Thanks so much for reading and sharing – XO –
It was a quieter week last week over here but I’m back and moving and grooving for fall! I ordered a few things recently from Amazon, and while shopping over there I thought I would share some of my fall picks.
To shop, simply click directly on the item or find the associated number below the collage –
I’ve had this key ring for a year or two now and love it. Hudson actually snapped the first one, but since it’s only $8 it’s easy to snag another one!
These sneakers were recently sent to me and they’re really comfortable. Christian accused me of wearing bowling shoes but… I’m still here for it.
I saw a friend in this dress recently and she looked so cute in it. I love that it comes in several different colors. A little bit summery but I think I’m jilted because I’ve been looking for red or black dresses for UGA game days!
I’ve also seen this bag in person, and it definitely looked more expensive than its listing price. Love the burgundy.
These boots come in a lot of different colors as well as a few different heights. This style is going to be super on-trend for fall. So I love the thought of buying a lesser expensive pair like this first to see how often you wear them!
I saw this oversized sweatshirt with leggings on another influencer and it looked super cute. Love the color options.
After ordering this wrap sweater, I was impressed with it when it arrived. I purchased the “apricot” color in my usual size and it’s really cute. I’ll be packing it with me for a trip this weekend!
That’s all I’ve got at the moment, thank you for reading and if you have purchased anything lately from Amazon that you love, I would be happy to hear about it. XO –
I just got back in town from a fabulous work retreat in Malibu, and it was so good for the soul. We spent the majority of the time not on our phones, having round table discussions on work/life balance, protecting mental health, parenting in the digital space, how to deal with Internet trolls, etc. We learned from each other, we related to each other… it was amazing.
We also managed to squeeze in some time to do a yoga and meditation session, take a spiritual journaling class, have a Q&A with a Harvard-educated dermatologist and Hillary Kerr of WhoWhatWear and have an outdoor movie night. I mean… did I get choked up when checking out because I wasn’t ready to leave? Yes I did.
I wanted to share some of the photos from my camera roll. I already want to plan another one!!
— loving these new luxe lipsticks from Bobbi Brown, especially in Romantic and Avant Gardenia –
We made it!! This week blew by a little too quickly thanks to some fun plans and wonderful people. I am prepping to leave Christian and Hudson together for a handful of days, and I’ve been able to prepare little by little every day. I’m not usually willing to leave Hudson for work trips, but this is something really special I’ve been looking forward to for many months, so I can’t wait. I’ll be in Southern California for the first time since we left three years ago. It’s going to be amazing!
I have started collecting pumpkins for the front of the house, but it’s still warm enough that I don’t want them going bad. So I’ve been stacking them up the staircase for now, and it’s been so cute to hear Hudson point and say, “pumpkin!” every time we walk down the stairs in the morning.
Some gratitude this week – I really noticed some spiritual growth and emotional maturity in myself that I’m quite proud of. I had a small panicky moment this week, and usually I would go outside or find a task to distract myself. However thanks to the positive influence of a new Bible study, this time my gut reaction was to pull out my devotional and Bible and have some quiet time. Truthfully, that hasn’t been my first reaction to my emotions in a while, and I was so pleased at how much calmer I felt afterward.
I’m organizing a fun little ladies dinner tonight that I’m excited about. I actually put together some centerpieces (not typically my skill) that turned out really pretty – I’ll have to share a photo next week!
Thank you so much for reading, and I want to hear who has already decorated for the holidays For a fun and luxe jewelry giveaway, be sure to check out the Haverhill $500 giveaway on Instagram here! XO –
I took these photos over Labor Day weekend and kind of forgot about them until I recently remembered to go through and find my favorites. And oh my… they were so special I just thought I’d combine them into their own post.
We took a little family trip for a week at the end of August/beginning of September and most of it was spent in t-shirts and swimsuits, however I had these two precious matching gingham outfits that were a surprise from Poppy Kids Co. I wanted to photograph us in them before Hudson outgrew the bubble and it was fall, so on our last day, we threw them on and headed to the beach before we hopped in the car for the ride home.
Now don’t get it twisted, taking photographs with babies and/or children of any young age isn’t all rosy. Below is the reality of how it went. BUT, with some perseverance we managed to capture some very natural and tender moments and these will be framers for sure.
We truly took these photos in about 10-12 minutes before we changed and got in the car and boy, am I grateful we did. They so perfectly wrap up my relationship with this little 21-month old baby boy who is turning into a little boy every day before my eyes.
I’ve never considered myself naturally super maternal, but the experience of motherhood has been one of my greatest blessings and challenges. The miracle of creating a human being never ceases to take my breath away, and what a gift I have been given in this little body with big charisma and determination. He is one of my biggest purposes in life, and that feels really, really wonderful.
Linking a few similar dresses below. Thank you so much for reading! More family content under “lifestyle –> marriage & family.” XO –
TGIF! We have a had a fun week, getting to see many friends after summer break and traveling so much in the first half of this month. It feels like school has begun, football is in action, people are in town and life as we know it is resuming. Which is really refreshing and exciting!
We live in a University town, but the first fall we moved here I was very pregnant. Last year it was the season of covid without the vaccine available yet. So this is our third fall season living here, but our first “normal” or official football season. So that is really fun and especially fun now that Hudson can run around, be enamored with the college marching band, beg for chips and dip (“dee-yup? dee-yup?”) with all the big kids.
I snagged this long cardigan sweater from Target this week in both the pink houndstooth and the black and they’re super soft and cute. They remind me a lot of the Mango coatigan we are all obsessed with (which happens to be back in stock!).
I also got these lace up sandals in finally and I know, I know, a little late to be buying sandals. But I loved the snake print so much. And trust me, they look way more expensive than $40.
A cool product I just learned about recently were these Sidepeace cell phone cases and straps. They were designed because of so many cell phones getting stolen from back pockets at concerts and festivals, and it keeps your cellphone across your chest like a crossbody bag. I think this is pretty brilliant!
That’s about it for this week. Continuing to watch the reality TV drama unfold on all of the Real Housewives shows (and there is quite a bit), enjoying being home for a short stretch of time and using the rainy weather as an excuse to stay in loungewear. So… the usual I suppose.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend and thank you so much for reading! XO –
We’re always excited for a new season but the summer to fall transition definitely feels like the best. Today’s wish list includes some of my favorite early fall picks and below I’ll explain why.
To shop, simply click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage!
You can’t go wrong with classic gold hoops and I love this size. In fact, I’m wearing gold hoops as I type this!
I love a solid baseball hat and classic sneakers for the days when you don’t want to have to think. Truly, just throw on jeans, a sweater, sneakers and hat. Boom – out the door.
I just bought these slippers/shoes and can’t wait for them to come in. SO cozy, under $25 and cute for in and out of the house.
I have almost bought this white top multiple times. It’s so cute, works for spring, summer and fall, and is so classic but interesting at the same time. I think I need it.
Another item on my wish list are these boots. They would be a splurge, but can you deny that they’re gorgeous!?
Over the weekend we drove a few hours away (we are only one hour from South Carolina and two hours from the North Carolina mountains) to visit the Highlands/Cashiers area for the second time. Our first visit earlier this year was shared here!
This time was a little extra special because we had the treat of staying at The Halsted House, which was actually featured in this month’s Southern Living! We had more space than we needed, a beautiful four-bedroom home with a big patio overlooking endless trees, a screened porch and fire pit. I think I read at least 75 pages of my book by the fireplace inside with wine or a spritz, happy as a clam.
What made this stay extra unique was that this home was renovated and designed by interior designer Whitney McGregor. As a design lover (but no expert!), I so enjoyed staying in this home and admiring how she put things together. How she styled different beddings with upholstered headboards that matched both the dust ruffle and drapes. How the primary bathroom had sconce shades that matched the Roman shades and skirted marble countertop and sink.
We often get to flip through the homes of interior experts in books and magazines, but so rarely are we staying in homes that they curated themselves! I had to snap some photos of my favorite spaces…
I hope you guys enjoyed the sneak peek as much as I enjoyed this insanely beautifully designed home. If only I could have snuck some of these upholstered beauties home with me!! I knew it would be a fabulous stay, but I left with so much inspiration. Such a treat, and I love that anyone can book and stay there. I hope we’ll be back!
Sharing a favorite category for many of us today – sleep and loungewear. With this working-from-home lifestyle so many of us have become accustomed to, having comfortable yet polished lounge pieces has proven more valuable than we realized!
Because we want to be equal parts put together and comfortable, sets are usually a winning choice – which is where Amazon comes into play. To shop, click directly on the item or find its associated number below the collage.
I have a different version of these pajamas (also super similar here), and they’re a longtime favorite. They pack really well and are super comfortable and flattering. A great travel pajama set that feels appropriate no matter where you’re staying. The shorts version is great too.
I’ve eyed this hoodie dress so many times. Really cute with sneakers or boots for fall!
You can’t go wrong with fluffy slippers. They’re a favorite, hence the crazy 14k+ reviews. When I’m home I’m barefoot or in slippers.
This set was a top seller for month and I have two of them – one is long-sleeved and one is short-sleeved. I love both and wear them as loungewear around the house or throw on sneakers for an easy errands outfit. A great purchase so far.
You can see all of my Amazon picks broken down by category under “shop –> Amazon Storefront.” You can also find all Amazon-themed wish lists under “fashion –> Amazon Finds.” Thank you so much for reading – XO –
I think fall is most of our favorite time of year, particularly for fashion lovers. Spring and summer tend to run together, but that summer to fall transition is the most dramatic shift of year both in energy and fashion.
There are seasonal trends and peaks every year, but not every trend is for everyone (including me!). Below are five of the trends I’m loving most that I think are relatable, realistic and attainable on any budget. You likely have some of these items in your closet! Let’s get into it –
Knits, Knits, and More Knits | Specifically cable-knit if you got it.
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Suiting | I’ve been down with this trend for quite some time. Let’s do it!
Faux Head to Toe | You know I love this. Aspen vibes all day every day!
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Western Boots | These have been hot for more than a minute, which means it’s time to dive in.
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Oversized Bags | I love a mini bag but I love a giant bag just as much. Bring ’em back!
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I had so much fun making this post. If you guys like these little trend forecast posts I will try to do more per season. Let me know if you’re interested or if you’re still in loungewear circa 2020. No judgement here, but I have to admit. I’m inspired for some fashun moments this fall.
– sunset walks on the beach with our little guy (shorts) –
– pulling out some old swim favorites, similar suit here and here and sarong here and here –
– walks on the beach with my little guy –
– Hudson somehow wearing his sunglasses all day long –
What a nice break from reality we had at the beach! A little rain, a little clouds, a lot of sunshine and some serious waves and winds. Hudson isn’t quite two yet, so each visit we get to the beach is more and more fun. Oddly enough, he doesn’t love the pool but really loves the sand and ocean. No fear! In fact, I wouldn’t hate it if he had a little more fear. I typically have a too-tight grip on his hand at all times.
I got to see my girlfriend Jenn of Haute off the Rack yesterday, which was such a treat! Her family has a place nearby and was able to come to the beach to escape the electricity outage in their town in in Louisiana. I am so so glad they had someplace to go, and it was such a highlight to be able to visit with her and see baby Beck. He is a sweetheart!
We are caught up to 9 Perfect Strangers and are anxiously awaiting the next episode. I don’t think Christian is enjoying it as much as I am, but I find it super interesting!
We are heading back to Georgia and get to enjoy a tiny bit more of beach time. I feel pretty behind on work and am ready to get back into routine but it’s be nice to sneak away for a minute. We have a few more adventures in September before all is calm again, so it’s on to the next! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, thank you so much for reading – XO –
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