Surviving Motherhood Podcast

Closet Favorites: Leopard Shoes  |  Buffalo Plaid Top  |  Wit & Wisdom Jeans  |  similar Tory Burch Crossbody  |  Layered Necklace

Hi, friends! I had the huge honor of being a guest on the Surviving Motherhood podcast! Cris & Rachel are the hosts and they were so friendly and sweet. Even though that was the first time we talked [aside from lots of emails!], it felt like I was just catching up with old friends. Definitely check out their podcast & let me know what you think. It is SO GOOD for all of my mom friends!

They invited me on to chat a little bit about mom style, my closet staples, & other fashion favorites. Right up my alley huh? 😉 I wanted to put together an easily accessible place to shop all of the things I talk about on the podcast! These are seriously my tried & true favorites that I highly recommend to everyone!

 

5 closet staples

1. Jean Jacket

Wear this in any season! It’s the perfect layering piece for almost every outfit. This is my favorite!

2. A GOOD Pair of Jeans

I swear by Wit & Wisdom Absolution Jeans. They have elastic on the inside of the waistband. That means they don’t stretch out when you’re chasing kids all day, up and down, etc. I own white jeans, blue jeans, olive jeans and pink jeans from this brand!

3. Stripe Tee

I have lost count of how many I have in my closet. Whoops! They just pair perfectly with jeans, joggers, leggings, etc. It’s easy to do a little print mix to make you appear more ‘dressed up‘ for the day too! This is my favorite short sleeve one & this is my favorite long sleeve one.

4. Leopard Flats

Leopard is really a neutral in my book. I wear it all too often throughout the year but primarily in the Fall & Winter. A simple pair of flats is an easy way to incorporate the print into your wardrobe. Get these for major casual comfort or these for a bit more dressed up!

5. A Go-To Cardigan

I’m all about layers! And a good cardigan is a must as a mom! Throw it on over a stripe tee for a quick outfit! Get a good neutral so it will match lots of outfits. Currently my favorites are this waffle cardigan and this blazer cardigan!

 

 

Favorite Shirt to Wear Under Cardigans?

Stripes, stripes & more stripes! ha! All kidding aside, I love to pair something with either a print, graphic or a fun detail under my cardi.

 

Best Trends for Fall?

It’s hard to narrow down but I love leopard [duh], colorblock cardigans and jumpers!

 

One Trend I’m Over?

Crop tops! But was I ever really into this trend anyways?! ha!

 

Best Fashionable Flats / Mom Shoes?

I could list like 10 different pairs that I love. But I have to say the Keds x Kate Spade collection are my favorite. Obviously fashionable but oh, so comfortable too!! I have the leopard and the gold glitter. They have good solid color options too!

 

Favorite Patterns to Wear?

Have I made this clear already? lol Leopard, stripes and gingham!

 

Favorite Brand of Leggings?

I have several pairs of leggings but my go-to are from Lou & Grey! They are so soft and super affordable!

 

Favorite Accessory?

Earrings! I love a dainty necklace but if I could only put on one thing each morning, it would be earrings. I love statement earrings as much as the next blogger but those aren’t always practical as a mom. In fact, most days I am wearing something super lightweight- usually a stud. These are my favorite stud earrings right now. But I also love everything from Jane & Cope. They are leather earrings- SO light!!! And almost all of them are $12 + free shipping!

 

***If heavy earrings bother you AT ALL, get these Lobe Wonders! They are $8 for a big pack & they are seriously magic when it comes to relieving some of the weight!

 

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! And be sure to check out the full podcast with Surviving Motherhood! xo

10 Tips for Shopping the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The countdown is officially on! The biggest sale of the year is here! I literally look forward to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale all year. And starting in April, I try to start saving money for the sale because it’s the one time of year I let myself go a little crazy. Ha! Information about the Anniversary Sale has been blasted all over social media over the past few days. But, in case you’ve missed it, here are the basic facts you need to know and the best 10 tips for Shopping the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

 

View the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale catalog online HERE!

 

YOU’RE INVITED!

What: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale- best sale of the year!

When: Early Access is exclusively for Nordstrom cardholders and kicks off on July 12th! Public Access to the sale will begin on July 20th. Read the tips below for why you should consider getting a card for Early Access!

Where: Both in store & online! BUT! Shop online for ALL the options [stores are quite limited!] and to skip the madness.  Or take advantage of one of the tips below to utilize both options!

Why: It really is the best sale of the year! It’s unique because it’s all NEW merchandise for Fall & Winter on major discount. So, shop for the season ahead and get great deals! The prices will go back up to full price at the end of the sale on August 5th. The items I get at the sale [sweaters, jeans, booties, etc.] are what I wear constantly through Fall & Winter!

 

10 Tips to SHOP the 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 

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7 Affordable Department Store Brands

Wearing Caslon. Original Blog Post Here

 

I love shopping at large department stores as much as the next girl, BUT there are two main reasons I end up clicking off their website sometimes… 1. I am SO overwhelmed by the hundreds of different brands they carry! And 2. SO many of the brands are way out of my price range! So I wanted to put together a list of my 7 favorite, affordable departments store brands. I’ve worn all of these brands on my Instagram & blog over the years. I rounded up a few of my favorite outfits featuring some of these brands! Below the photos at the end of this post, I included links to the brand + original blog post in case you want to shop any of these looks! Pro tip: When shopping department store sites, I usually end up using the filters to search through these brands specifically!

 

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