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With the holidays coming up I am stocking up on all plaid, tulle and sequins. When the fall and holiday collection launched from Atlantic Pacific I had to have this all plaid organza and tulle outfit. For size reference I took a large in both the top and the skirt. The jacket I am wearing […]

My Favorite Makeup

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Plaid Holiday Outfit from Atlantic Pacific for Nordstrom

This girl…. has been shopping pretty much since the day she was born. I’m not kidding my mother sent met to kindergarten in a blazer and a brooch. I have the photo of me sitting on a faux carousel pony school photo to prove it too. I mean what kindergartener wears a brooch and has […]

How to find the best online designer deals

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Pink and Purple Tulle Skirt by Atlantic Pacific from Nordstrom

I was sitting on the couch scrolling through instagram after Otto had gone to bed and Joe and I were watching Cheers reruns when I came across this IG add for the sequin duster at anthropologie. Very rarely do I click and purchase without a coupon code but this duster.. this was epic and I […]

A Casual Way to Wear Sequins

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Kate Spade Yellow Fur Jacket

It is finally here! I feel like I have been waiting an entire month for the atlantic pacific holiday collection to officially launch. This is the brand that Ashley and I have driven to Chicago twice for now to shop. Today the holiday collection was launched online. Below are some of the pieces I’ve purchased […]

The Atlantic Pacific Holiday Launch is Today!

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What to wear on my 33 birthday. Atlantic Pacific for nordstrom heart jacket and skirt with J.crew silk blouse

Is it just me or do our birthdays seem to come quicker the older we get? today i am the big thirty three and i actually had to double check because I could have sworn I was just 32, or was it 23? Regardless time flies by so fast and I remember when it was […]

three things to let go of in your thirties

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Pink fur Kate Spade coat with diamond buttons.

Everyone has that friend. That friend that always knows what is up and coming, the secret sales and the newest IG style accounts to follow. The friend that when you are in a store debating about which size or style to get will always give it to you straight and tell you which one you […]

The best shape wear for under ten dollars

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Do you be-leaf in magic? The perfect fall outfit for working around town. Sanctuary blazer with golden yellow anthropologie skirt.

I would never consider myself a “snake skin boots girl” but when I saw these python print boots on the cover of the October Anthropologie catalog I had to have them. I told myself, I will make these work. I think my issue with snake skin was always that it seemed very masculine to me. […]

How to make Python Print Feminine

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Dolce Vita Python Snake Skin Knee Boots from Anthropologie. New Louis Vuitton On the Go Tote.

This suit reminds me of the amazing and talented Diane Keaton Her style is absolutely timeless as she has been wearing suits since the early 1970’s. I try to best utilize my time when Otto is at daycare to get as much work done as possible so that when he is out of daycare I […]

Dress for Success! Tips to Stay Focused at Work

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Black and grey menswear madewell suit. Highwaisted pleated pants and atlantic pacific bow top from Nordstrom. Fall Work Outfit

I swear I didn’t intentionally dress Otto and I in coordinating get ups but here we are, mother in son both in coordinating fall outfits. Joe was a good sport about busting out the camera on our fall fest morning. I have been waiting to wear this pumpkin T-shirt that I picked up from a […]

Fall Pumpkin T Shirt

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Hannah Anderson Fox Coat and Sweater Outfit. Size 18-24Months. Little Toddler boy Fox outfit

You are going to have to go with me on a pleated pants journey for a moment. Way back when Midnight in Paris came out (the woody allen film not the paris hilton porno) Nina Arianda who plays carol wore these amazing high waisted brown pleated pants when they toured Versailles in the movie. And […]

Pleated Pants for Fall

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Pleated Pants for Fall Madewell

I thought that we were entering fall in Michigan but currently we are getting a full spectrum of weather within a 24 hour period. The mornings start cold and warm up into the 80s before dipping back down into the 50’s. Welcome to Michigan I guess? When I leave for the day I always wear […]

Simple Tips for Pattern Mixing

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How to Pattern Mix using Polka Dots, Stripes, Houndstooth and the Sanctuary Boyfriend Blazer from Anthropologie

We’ve talked about my hoarding collections before the trophies, the ironstone, the pyrex, the jadeite….. i could go on forever baby. i thought it would be fun to do a series of some tips and tricks i’ve learned over time to find specific items. Since I added a new lady to my wall i thought […]

How to Find Vintage Oil Paintings

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How to find Vintage Oil Paintings at flea markets and antique stores.