Happy Monday and happy fall! I can’t believe it’s practically October. I also can’t believe I haven’t gotten a blog post up in weeks. I’ve been busy adjusting to our new schedule with schools, pickups, etc – but I hope to be back to posting more regularly now. Today I wanted to share five outfits I’ve worn recently… a little bit of everything from carpool to cocktails. We’ve actually had a bit of fall weather and it’s been a nice change from summer. It’s supposed to heat up again this week, but I’ll take it while I can.

look 1:

similar shacket, jeans, slides, tote, sunglasses

look 2:

hat, cardigan set, jeans, sandals

look 3:

top, jeans, shoes

look 4:

coatigan, tank, similar jeans, sunglasses, slides

look 5:

shirt, jeans, bag, necklace

I know I’m not alone with this thought, but towards the end of every winter (and summer, honestly) I start to get anxious for the next season. Our winter hasn’t been bad – we haven’t had too much rain or really cold weather but I’m definitely ready for spring + summer and everything that comes with warm weather. I’m also starting to shop or look at new arrivals and get excited about dressing for sunny days again. Of course that includes swimwear, so today I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to dress my swimsuits up a little…

mesh tank, similar suit, sunglasses chain, sunglasses

I love a layered look with a one piece. This mesh tank is really fun and would also be cute over a bikini. I also think it’s cute when it’s a little colder and you layer a sweater on top and knot it. This one would work perfectly!

sunglasses, bikini top, sarong, bottoms

One of my favorite bikinis from last summer and it’s back in stock! I love anything crocheted and this sarong is a great price and looks good with every bathing suit!

similar hat, sunglasses, sunglasses chain, similar cover up, bikini top, bottoms

A romper/playsuit is always an easy and cute coverup. I got this playsuit at the end of last summer and wore it quite a bit. It’s sadly sold out (fingers crossed it gets re-stocked). I found this one that’s pretty similar.

similar hat, bikini, coverup

I got this beautiful coverup several years ago and it’s still one of my favorites. It makes everything instantly feel more chic and looks good with both bikinis and one piece suits.

hat (in other colors), sunglasses, bikini, pants, similar bag, sandals

Another favorite from last summer are these Madewell beach pants. They’re gauzy, light weight and comfortable to wear or lounge in. They come in a few other cute colors too!

sweater, similar jeans, similar booties, sunglasses, purse (in black)

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away! I feel like it always kind of sneaks up on us after Halloween, but this year I’m especially excited for it. Do you dress up for the day or go more casual? I’m all about casual and comfort – basically anything I can wear to chase around two toddlers and eat and drink to my hearts content. Today I wanted to share 8 casual Thanksgiving outfit ideas that you can easily recreate with pieces from your own closet.

hat, sweater, jeans

sweater, cardigan, leggings, combat boots

top, jeans, similar shoes

hat, sweater, coatigan, jeans

sweater, jeans

top, jeans, shoes

jacket, tee, jeans

romper, slides, chain necklace, coin necklace, star necklace

Wardrobe wise, I have a rotation of brands I know and love but they’ve been feeling a little stale. Lately I’ve been trying to mix up my wardrobe and find some new brands/designers to add to the mix. My newest brand discovery is Heartloom – I received a few pieces over the weekend and was instantly obsessed. Everything is really well made and unique. I wanted to share my favorites.

tank, shorts

This tank might be my favorite piece. It also comes in white which I debated getting at first. But I have 239408 white tops and thought I should mix it up. This is a bright coral/pink.

tank, shorts

I love the ribbed stripes on this one and the colors are perfect to carry into fall too. It’s a fitted tank and almost looks like a bodysuit when you tuck it in.

bodysuit, shorts

These shorts are so fun and unlike anything I had in my closet! I love that they’re shorts but almost look like a skirt.

I’m actually wearing this romper today. Not only is it insanely comfortable but it’s really practical for my every day mom life too. It has pockets and is a great length. The dark green almost photographs black but it’s really pretty, it comes in a lighter green too.

Thanks for reading – hope you have a great day!

At this point in quarantine the highlight of our days has been time spent outside. The kids and I (and sometimes Jeff) have been taking two long walks around the neighborhood every day and spending as much time playing in the back yard as possible. I feel especially fortunate to have a backyard right now. It really makes the days go by faster and has been so much fun. This week we’re having back to back rain storms and are pretty cooped up inside. We decided it was time to finally get Crosby some toddler rain gear.

Crosby’s raincoat, dress, leggings, rain boots

my sweater, similar trench, jeans, rain boots (in other colors, shorter style), similar umbrella

We went with yellow because it’s so classic and Wilder will be able to wear them when Crosby outgrows them. Toddler rain boots and raincoats are cute but nothing is as cute as them actually dressed in them. She looks like the Gordon’s fisherman! Crosby is still undecided on if she actually likes getting wet, but she does seem to love “jumping” in puddles after the rain stops.

It’s kind of really challenging bringing both kids out in the rain alone, since Wilder is so young and not walking yet, but we’re trying not to let that slow us down. This morning I put him in a jacket and put him in this carrier. So far it’s been the best solution. Fingers crossed we get a break in storms and can go out for a long walk later… if not we’ll be puddle splashing and dodging rain drops as best as we can.

Crosby’s raincoat, dress, leggings, rain boots

my sweater, similar trench, jeans, rain boots (in other colors, shorter style), similar umbrella

Thank you so much for reading and following. Hope you’re staying home and staying healthy!

Happy first Monday of 2020! To be honest I was looking forward to this week to get back on schedule. There was just something about having two back to back mid-week holidays that made me feel so unproductive. I’m ready for a fresh start! As promised today I want to take a deep dive into 2019’s top products. I started sharing my monthly top products in September but wanted to share which ones performed the best of the whole year.

Monthly I usually have a little bit of everything from my clothing to home decor, beauty and even kids clothes. But the year end report’s top performers only fall into women’s clothing and home. So interesting!

Leather Pouf

I originally purchased this for Crosby’s nursery about three years ago to use as a footrest/ottoman with the rocker. It was one of the pieces I kept in the room when we re-designed it for Wilder. It’s incredibly versatile and works with so many different styles.

Striped Jumpsuit

Purchased this in early September and have worn it so much. It made my top performers for both September and October. It’s no longer available but this one is similar and on sale under $30.

Mama Denim Jacket

Have loved this jacket for over a year now. Both Crosby and Wilder have the coordinating “Babe” jackets. I wear denim jackets year round and love that this one is a little more interesting.

Madewell High-waisted Jeans

Purchased these in July during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale and decided they were the unicorn of denim. I still had a few pounds of baby weight hanging around (mostly around my lower stomach), but could somehow fit into my pre-pregnancy size in these jeans. If that’s not enough to make you love a pair of jeans, I’m not sure what is. There aren’t a lot of sizes left, but this pair is fully stocked and pretty similar.

nuLoom Rug 

I went back and forth over a rug for Wilder’s nursery early last year and finally decided on this one. I knew I wanted something black and white but the texture on this one ended up being what sold me.I love the way it looks in his room.