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My favorite mom jeans for Fall!

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Here it is I’m finally sharing my favorite mom jeans for the Fall season!

Online shopping is my go-to and I know I talk about it quite a lot. The biggest reason I do is that it saves me time and money. Plus, it’s fun to check out what my other fashion bloggers are buying as well. Many link their outfits making shopping so much easier. Think of it like your own personal shopper and it may help your favorite fashion blogger make a commission too.

I love to link my finds and outfits and hopefully, it takes a lot of guesswork out for you. I just joined ShopStyle to make things a lot easier for you to shop blog posts and soon I will be adding a tab for you to shop all my looks right here on the blog. As always if you have any questions I would love to hear from you too.

Ok, let’s talk mom jeans and I’m not talking about the hilarious SNL parody lol! I’m talking jeans you feel good in and can wrangle kiddos and still feel comfortable and beautiful all at the same time.

My favorite, favorite, is always a good pair of Levi’s. I am always happy with the way they fit along with staying in our budget. I’m loving this pair with the blown knees from Shopbop. I’m wearing a size 27 in this pair and honestly, I disagree with the reviews. I really think these fit more true to size. I tried a 28 and they were both big at the waist and back of the leg. If you like your jeans to fit in all the right places, I suggest going true to size.

Do you like this bodysuit? Would you laugh if I told you it’s just an old leotard haha. Let me tell you it totally works and it’s something a little different from my usual tank or tee which I love.

Another pair I’m loving is this pair from JCrew. I scored them from a Nordstrom’s sale and they are so comfortable and again fit in all the right places. I went true to size with them also.

So, I don’t always get dressed in a blazer and heels but it’s nice to trade my yoga pants and Nike’s every once in awhile. 😉

xx, Nicole

Gingham peplum top + black skinnies

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Two styles I really love. Gingham and cute peplum tops!

Gingham is one of those classic prints that are always in style and I totally have a crush on every single peplum top I see!

This was actually a date night look, but I think this outfit is great for day or night. So easy to rock this with heels like this or with flats too, which is exactly what I did later. I knew our date was going to require moving around and racing the clock so I changed into flats. Then, it was a quick change back into my heels for dinner and drinks!

Please tell me I’m not the only one who does this? LOL. A girl needs options especially when dates are a bit harder to come by raising three little girls.

I feel like this cute peplum top looks best with my favorite pair of black skinnies. These were an awesome score I found from a previous Nordstrom sale and they were only $40! Let me just say, I love Nordstrom mainly for their sales and impeccable customer service. AND, most importantly I am a huge online shopper because of #momlife! If I don’t like something or it doesn’t fit I know I can always send it back for FREE! Enough said right?

Owning a good pair of black skinnies is like owning a great LBD am I right? I would buy 10 more of this pair! They are Topshop and the first pair I have bought from this brand and I’m in love. If you are looking for a comfortable pair of black skinnies, I would highly recommend them.

 Peplum top//black skinnies//earrings

xx, Nicole

 

Short shorts + Nordstrom sale picks!

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Do you wear short shorts? Remember that commercial?

Haha, I do!

Recently I scooped up a bunch of cute new pairs of shorts and all for an awesome price! Also, it’s back, Nordstrom is having it’s 40% off sale! I’m sure you are already hearing all about it from your favorite fashion bloggers too. So fun to see what everyone picks isn’t it?

Ok, so first a little about shorts. I have always been a tad uncomfortable wearing shorts, but recently in the last year, it has all changed for me. I am now a short wearing mama! A lot of it has to do with the fact it is blazing hot here 6 months out of the year and since it is not acceptable to walk around nude (yep it’s that hot!) shorts are the next best thing in the summer.

And, I’m loving all kinds too. Like everything from overalls to cut-offs, to linen shorts. Can you believe I even snagged a pair for $12.99! If you follow me on Instagram I often post about these finds on my instastories!

INSTASTORIES below…

These babies are only $12.99 and come in lots of other colors too! I ended up sizing up from the picture above.
Currently, can’t find these online at H&M, but they come in this wash and the darker wash. 

Another I picked up, reminds me of a good Levi’s basic. Perfect to catch a ball game!

Now on to my Nordstrom picks! My hubby and I are both fashion mavens and we spent way too much time on the Nordstrom site last night! BUT, I have learned you have to pick quick because items sell quickly!

Ok, so the truth is, I spent way more time online last night than he did! He was happy with a pair of driving shoes!


So excited for happy mail to arrive! Hope all of you have a happy Memorial day too!

 

xx, Nicole

 

LBD for the nursing mama

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I am in love with this little black dress for nursing mamas like myself. We are always learning from our past mistakes or trying to, right? Well, I made sure to invest in a few nursing bras, tops and dresses this time, because there is nothing worse than fiddling around with a difficult bra or top to nurse your baby, trust me! Plus, may I add, much like baby items have improved in the last 5 years so has clothing for maternity and nursing mamas!

Ok, so I don’t want to get all wordy about the subject and I know some of you reading this might not be nursing and I want you to know there is no judgment here. I believe, “fed is best” whether you are nursing, pumping or offering formula.

Holland is a healthy girl, already weighing close to 11 pounds at almost 8 weeks and we are nursing pretty much around the clock still. I do love that she sleeps really well at night and she is already sleeping in her crib! My feelings are a little ambivalent about this though because I would still love to snuggle her next to me in bed to feed at night, but Kevin and I both agreed she is just too noisy, lol!

What do you think of this LBD? I think it is perfect for a busy mama. I love clothes that are comfortable, but also feel like I could easily wear out running errands or on a date. I’m a big fan of getting dressed every day because it makes me feel good. However, time is not something I have a lot of right now, so it’s just basic makeup and this hairstyle is a quick go-to for me. I literally throw it in a ponytail and curl my hair from there, it takes me maybe 10 minutes tops!

dress/shoes/aviators/jacket/stroller

 

Fall fashion preview 2016

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Give me all the cardi’s and ankle booties this year!

I love everything about Fall, knowing the weather is about to change from hot to cool, Starbucks releasing their beloved PSL once again yum, Halloween is just around the corner one of my favorite holidays, but I think what I love most about Fall is really all the fashion!

Fall fashion

Fall fashion

Old Navy

Top//Old Navy  Cardi//Old Navy

If you are following me on Instagram you might have seen a sneak peak of these shoes. Remember Nordstrom’s was carrying a few of these during their sale? Well I didn’t scoop this pair up there. These cuties are actually from Old Navy. I don’t normally buy my shoes from Old Navy, but I just love these and they are made so well too. They are definitely one of my favorite finds of the season so far.

Old Navy cuties

Black booties

Then onto some of the Fall staples I have scooped up and I don’t care if it is still almost 100 degrees in Phoenix I’m wearing this cardi and these booties! This adorable cardi is another awesome Nordstrom dupe I snatched up from Old Navy. The long cardi thing is one of my favorite looks this Fall along with another pair of booties, seriously can you ever have too many booties? These black beauties are from that epic Nordstrom’s sale. There were so many amazing booties during that sale, but these were the winners for me.

Fall fashion

Fall fashion

Top//Old Navy  Skinnies//Simply Reese

So I am at the halfway mark now in my pregnancy and I am still rocking the non-maternity pants woot, woot! I found a few stretchy waist skinnies and I love them. I don’t know about you, but I never really liked the maternity pants with my other pregnancies. When you find a good thing you must stick with it!

I am all about showing off my bump and I love that I can basically wear what I want and I don’t have to sacrifice style. My favorite looks will be similar to these this Fall. I have linked my outfits and you can also find more of my Fall favorites under few of my favorite things on my Homepage.

 

xo, Nicole

 

My favorite Winter sales!

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I don’t know about you, but I love after Christmas and almost end of the season shopping. Here are some of my favorite Winter picks…

Winter Style

Clockwise..

1. Nordstrom wool coat in camel on sale for $28.90 + Free Shipping

2. Stella & Dot ring on sale for $15.60 + shipping

3. ILY Couture awesome ‘Padre’ sweatshirt for my hubs on sale for $38 + Free Shipping

4. BP Nordstrom aviators on sale for $12 + Free Shipping

5. Old Navy chevron stitch sweater in Royal blue on sale for $20.97 bought in Store

6. Kate Spade Hancock park bangle on sale for $29 was originally $98 score! + Shipping

I do most all of my clothing and other shopping online these days and its amazing how many great deals are out there. One of my favorite tools is using Mr. Rebates before I do all my shopping online. I have been using it for years and its nice to know I can receive up to 8% cash back on things I buy or sometimes there is a better offer like Free shipping. Currently after Holiday spending I have $19.35 pending. Hey its not much, but I get excited saving money who doesn’t right!