Posts tagged fall
How to style lug boots 4 ways.

Boot season is just revving up which means it’s time for you to start thinking about styling options within your very own closet. I shared 25 of my favorite pairs last month but today we are going to talk about the versatility of the infamous lug boot. This does not mean that you should donate your favorite combat boots, Chelsea boots, ankle boots or knee boots. Keep those!

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10 Black + White Halloween Decorating Ideas

Tonight marks the first full moon of September on the cusp of Autumn equinox. Fitting isn’t it? In fact, they call it a harvest moon. Naturally I took all the preparation this weekend by decorating the house for none other than, HALLOWEEN! This also led me down a dark dark rabbit hole, which usually involves some cyber shopping. As a result, today I bring you 10 of the best black and white halloween decorating ideas!

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What I Wore: quarantine fashion

True to form, I do get up and shower everyday, makeup, clothes…the whole schbang. It’s a personal choice. I feel more ready for the day; more productive. It could be psychological but given that we are spending so much time at home, getting out of pajamas and putting on clothes to then put on work out clothes to then put on pajamas again makes me feel like the days don’t bleed into each other. Maybe it gives me purpose?

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Chicagoland fall bucket list

Fall is the best season to spend outdoors and with family. It’s also my favorite time of year. I refuse to let Covid cancel all of our fun activities so today I want to share some fun activities that are NOT CANCELLED. Sharing some you know and some you might not be aware of yet. I am all about new traditions.

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10 things I am embracing this Fall...during a pandemic.

You’ve made it to Fall. Happy October! We are now in the eighth level of Jumanji. With all the mental and emotional stress of a pandemic, social unrest and this blasted election - I am going to give you a breather and keep it light.

2020 has been the ultimate reset for me, personally, and an opportunity to get out of the “sameness” of years’ past. So, here’s what I am embracing this Fall…

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A Shopper's Uniform.

All right. Black Friday is around the corner. It's time to get serious. We all know the struggle. It's hot in the stores, cold outside and you're gonna get pushed around like a fat kid in a donut shop. What do you wear? I'll tell you...this outfit. It's ventilated and the jacket is not required. 

PS / you need stretchy denim post turkey time. Let's be honest.

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Rose tinted.

I am guessing that many of us feel disgruntled this morning. Myself included. We are so exhausted from the election yet we feel like someone robbed us in the middle of the night. How do you discuss with your kiddos? At least that's the question ruminating around my brain this morning. I'm kicking myself for even amping up the mere thought of a female president to them last night. You live and you learn.

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Wednesday loves.

Well hello! How are we? It sure feels like November. I was just remarking to my husband how Halloween ends and turkeys and twinkly lights suddenly appear. It's like someone pulls open a magic curtain and here we are. Alarming and exciting all at once if you're a mom. Because you know what that means...gifting season. Ahhhhhh!

Today, I am clearly feeling all black. Like any true Chicagoan...well, actually we are feeling pretty blue these days. Go Cubbies! At any rate...six super chic picks for your shopping pleasure. You're welcome. How amazing is that bag? Gah...Santa are you listening?

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