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Archives for November 2017
Dressing for Fall in NYC
The weather while we were in NYC a few weeks back changed a bit – what started as a 45 degree day turned into a 70 degree next day. However, I tend to get cold easy and so it was a no brainer to bring my Madewell coat along for the ride.
The new jeans from Madewell (on sale!) are my new favorite. I would have never worn these in high school, but here I am – their cali demi boot jean is my latest obsession. They are super high rise with some detail around the waist.
Boots are a necessity in the city I think – they are comfortable, they are durable and get better with wear. And then I topped this off with an easy tuxedo style shirt from Lilla P (who’s also having a sale) and my first Club Monaco purchase – this HAT that I literally wore out of their store.
photos: nora varcho
jacket and jeans (on sale $89!) Madewell | shirt c/o Lilla P | hat Club Monaco | watch c/o Fossil | boots Loeffler Randall (similar)
5 Things
1 // Thank you, Pinterest
For ways to share gift ideas, DIYs, and HINTS.
I’m all about the dark colors or super clean and simple right now. But I’m really digging the natural moons.
Where literally all my coffee and New York City inspiration comes from. Follow her ya’ll.
In case you missed this post, while you were doing LIFE over the weekend, I put together a simple wine/ornament gift bag here. Plus, get 25% off a wine order with code: 25TOAST
5 // VS Fashion Show
I watch it every year. My husband doesn’t fight for the remote. Anyone else going to tune in tonight?!
Pure Jill Fit + Giveaway
FINALLY! Some functional, sleek, comfortable everyday workout clothes that 1) don’t break the bank 2) work for my lifestyle.
I’m excited to share with you guys some really cool pieces from the NEW Pure Jill Fit collection. Ya’ll know I wear their basics a lot – from maxi dresses, denim tops and linen separates – so trying out this line was a natural extension.
I have moments where I go to yoga every week for months and then I have months where I hardly go at all – anyone with me on this?!
LIFE happens.
So maybe these new duds will push me to get back to yoga weekly (or maybe Thanksgiving did that?!) or maybe you’ve set some sort of New Year’s resolution to be a bit more active – well good news… I’m giving away a $100 gift card to shop the new Pure Jill Fit clothes. To enter head over to my Instagram and look out for the giveaway post later today 🙂
BTW these leggings with the side pockets are a GAME CHANGER!
photos: sydney norberg
shop these looks:
Weekend Wants
christmas touches, plaids, sweaters, argyle socks and a touch of simple beauty.
Thanksgiving Sales Not to Miss!
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | 40% Off store-wide
DATE: 11/22 – 11/24
ADEN & ANAIS | 40% Off select styles
DATE: 11/22 – 11/24
ANN TAYLOR | 50% Off Everything with code: THANKFUL
DATE: 11/22 – 11/24
ALL SAINTS // Up To 40% OFF Everything!
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28
ARTIFACT UPRISING // 20% off holiday cards with code: WYC20
DATE: 11/21 – 11/29
ASOS // Black Friday Weekend- 30% off Everything with code: EPIC30
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28
FOSSIL // 30% off site-wide with code: BFSALE30
DATE: 11/22 – 11/26
HUNTER BOOTS // up to 40% off a new Hunter product every day.
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27
J.CREW // 40% off entire store with code: THANKU
DATE: 11/21 – 11/25
KATE SPADE NY // up to 75% off select items PLUS extra 25% off bundles with code: MAKEITTWO
DATE: 11/21 – 11/24
KIEHL’S // $20 Off $65+ purchase with code: JINGLE
DATE: 11/10 – 11/30
LILLA P // 25% Off sitewide with code: HOLIDAY17
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27
LOFT // 40% Off sitewide with code: GIFTITUP
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27
LUCKY BRAND // Save 50-60% off select items! (no code necessary)
DATE: 11/21 – 11/25
MADEWELL // 25% off shop-wide with code: DONTSTRESS
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26
MOTHER DENIM // up to 70% off select styles
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26
SAM EDELMAN //30% Off sitewide with code: SAMSGIVING
DATE: 11/21 – 11/23
SHOPBOP // select items up to 75% off (buy more save more!) with code: MORE17
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26
URBAN OUTFITTERS // Black Friday weekend – BOGO 50% off
DATE: 11/23 – 11/26
#Maketime with Wente Wines
It’s that time of year, when we all wish we had all the time and money in the world. Where we could spend days and weeks at a time surrounded by those we love the most and shower them with everything they could ever dream of. I mean, how amazing does that sound?
Thanksgiving IS here, and it’s a reminder that we need to just #maketime, no matter the holiday. Even if the days seem to last forever but yet the years seem to fly by.
With that, I’ve partnered with Wente Wines this season to really 1) appreciate those around me 2) actually enjoy company one glass at a time. Truth be told, I’m the S L O W E S T wine drinker. Ask my husband. I sip, I eat, I chat, I laugh, I sip again, I chase a toddler, I eat (all of that on repeat) so what might take one person an hour to drink 2 glasses, might just take me an hour for 1!
I find that when you can enjoy a bottle of wine with friends and family it actually makes the experience sweeter. Wente Wines, like this one, can be found at your local retailers. I snatched this bottle at our Trader Joe’s while we were buying silver dollar pancakes, bananas and a cookie decorating kit. You should have seen the kid card 😉
Whether you’re a wine drinker or not, a bottle of Wente Wine is a great gift idea. For a hostess, your mother-in-law, neighbor – you can always find a bottle of wine a home. We always try to have a a handful around for easy gifting.
For this post I took a super cute wine bag that I scored at Target and I added a custom ornament and attached the cork from a bottle of wine we enjoyed last Thanksgiving. Who else saves corks?! Say “I!” You can write a sweet message, a memory or a simple date to remind that person of the good times you had. We all need to #lovethejourney
It’s a simple thought, put together in a creative way that doesn’t cost much.
And don’t think mailing a bottle of Wente Wine is out of the picture either – who doesn’t love to get a thoughtful (drinkable!) gift in the mail!? All you need is a wine sleeve (like this – a pack of 6 is $15) and package it up nice and comfy in a USPS box – toss in your holiday card and a sweet message and send it out. I promise it will get there safe in sound.
Here a little video of how I put it all together 🙂 HAPPY WINE GIFTING!
