Fall Fashion – Page 9

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access Picks #NSALE

July 14, 2016

It’s here! The most anticipated sale of the year – Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, that is. This is bigger than Christmas, folks! At least, it is for me! If you aren’t familiar with the sale, Nordstrom puts their brand new fall items on super-sale for two weeks (three if you are a cardholder). It is a great time to rack up on name brand items and fall staples! Ryan gave me my (early) birthday gift in the form of money for my birthday this year, just so I could spend a little extra at the sale. Did anyone else stay up way too late to shop? I had a little too much fun! So, without further ado, here are some of my absolute favorite sales. (Can I have one of each, please?)

While I’m going to wait and share my purchases once they come in, I will spoil one surprise and say that I FINALLY snagged these boots in oatmeal. This color was exclusive only at Nordstrom last year, and every time it came back in my size, they would sell out faster than I could buy them. It was depressing. When I saw them in the catalog, I knew that would be my priority purchase this year, and I got them!!

Today is the first day of the early access sale (for lucky cardholders) and the sale opens to the public on July 22nd! So, if you are not a cardholder, you can start making your lists to help you shop the best deals before they sell out.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Holiday Stripes

December 9, 2015

While we are finally experiencing cooler temps here, it is still very much ‘fall’ outside! I’m not complaining, but I am definitely ready to pull out my sweaters and winter coats. In the meantime, I am still over here hanging out in my stripes. H has enjoyed jumping in the leaves with his cousin this week and we finally decorated our tree! It is slowly but surly starting to feel more like the holidays. For that, I am thankful. This is my favorite time of year and we are making it extra special this year.

Necklace: Emily Jane Designs // Top: The LOFT // Cords: The LOFT // Booties: Nordstrom

This week, I started wrapping a few of our Christmas presents and I am a lot closer to being finished with my Christmas shopping. I only have a few little things to buy and 2 more big presents. I’m hoping to finish up this weekend!

I found this adorable gold bar necklace from Emily Jane Designs a few weeks ago and had a fit over it! I have been looking for one that can be personalized with “H+S” on it for a long time now. I absolutely love this one because I can literally wear it every day with anything. It is also really great for layering. If I have more children, I can have their initials engraved on a longer chain and it will be perfect!

As for this top, I scored it at The Loft on Black Friday and it is SO comfortable! It’s loose and flowy and soft and perfect! I have already worn it 2 maybe 3 times. It has become my go-to when I’m in a hurry because it pairs perfectly with leggings, jeans and cords! Basically everything.

Do you have a go-to top?

Chaos + Rocksbox

November 18, 2015

So far, this week has been crazy. Total chaos. Between just getting home from a super long trip, having construction workers in our house, packing and organizing everything, Ryan being out of town, scheduling Christmas pictures over the weekend (and the list goes on and on) I feel like my head just might pop off of my body. On top of all the craziness, SR is sick and has been miserable all week. It is breaking my heart.

All I keep doing is pausing to pray. I mean, what else can you do when you are overwhelmed and can’t afford to take a break? I am counting down the days until Thanksgiving because even though we will be going from house to house, it will be the closest thing to a break I will have had in a while.

Since we are packing up, cleaning and moving all week, my go-to outfit has been leggings and an oversized shirt pretty much every day. I ran a few errands Monday and figured I should put forth a little more effort, so I wore my new Rocksbox jewelry and I am kind of obsessed with it! I love the ring, but it is a little too big. Apparently my fingers have lost weight. haha I can’t quite decide if I want to keep any of it yet or not because I just bought a couple of pieces from Altar’d State in Jacksonville last weekend. By the way, that is basically my new favorite store! It reminds me of a less expensive Anthropologie and I love it because proceeds from every sale go to charity.

Well, I am going to get back to packing now, but what do you think? Should I keep any of the jewelry from this month’s Rocksbox?

Leggings: Nordstrom // Hat: Nordstrom (Similar Here) // Booties: Target (Similar Here) // Top: Nordstrom // Sunglasses: Target // Jewelry: c/o Rocksbox

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Cozy Fall Favorites

November 12, 2015

Fall is definitely my favorite time of year for fashion. I love boots, scarves, leggings and the rich colors of fall. Being comfy and cozy is a must for me this time of year. I like to wear cute affordable clothes that allow me to chase after two kiddos, but still make me feel good. When I make myself get up and get dressed in the mornings, it helps me be a lot more productive and feel better about myself – especially if I have to run errands. When I stay at home all day, it can be very tempting to stay in my pajamas or sweatpants all day. I have just made up my mind to make myself do it and it has definitely increased my productivity.

I recently bought these leggings and I am totally in love with them. They are the most comfortable pair I own. In fact, I am probably going to buy them in another color as well. I’m wearing the grey/beluga but they definitely look more olive green in person. I also recently purchased this striped top which is also so comfy. I goes great with everything and I love that you can dress it up or down. As far as my wool socks, they are a must for the cooler months. Socks are kind of my thing. I love them so!

I’ve linked up a few of my other favorites below! What are some of your favorite things for the fall season?
BP Leggings // Pointy Toe Pump // Ponte Pants // Cable Knit Socks // Reversable Plaid Blanket Scarf // Boutique Plaid Blanket Scarf // Copper Mug // Bag // Faux Fur Vest // Cardigan Striped Tee

Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2015

Happy Veterans Day! I am so blessed and fortunate to have two grandfathers who served in the army and navy, one of which I am spending the day with! My Poppie is a retired navigator where he served in the Navy for over 20 years. I am constantly amazed by this man. He knows the stars like the back of his hand. He will be 83 years old this month and he still walks 9 holes of gold every week day! Talk about no room for excuses for the grandkids (ha)!

Pants: c/o Sashi’s (sold out) Similar Here// Top: The LOFT // Wedge Heels: Nordstrom Rack

I thought these pants would be perfect to wear today because they are cool and comfortable and so stylish! I love the print and they are the perfect material for an Alabama fall day. I bought these heels on clearance at Nordstrom Rack the last time I was in Jax Beach and I still can’t get over how affordable they were. They are definitely my favorite wedge heels for the fall and winter months.

Dressing weather appropriate during the month of November can be tricky. We normally can’t put our shorts away until January. You never know if it will be cool, cold or hot from day to day. Because of this, I find that light layers work best. Normally, leggings, cardigans, tees and booties basically compile my wardrobe. Adding these fun printed pants to my collection was exciting because they will be great to dress u or down depending on the occasion and I love mixing it up a little every now and then. After all, fashion should be fun and challenging, not boring.

I hope you all have a safe Veteran’s day! Enjoy your day off and show the veterans close to you how much you love them and appreciate what they have sacrificed for our country.

What are your staple pieces this time of year?

Time for Cocoa…and Surprises

November 6, 2015

When I was playing around on Instagram the other day, I came across the most adorable new boutique – I Do Declare Boutique. They have only been open for about 2 months, but I am obsessed with their clothes and accessories. They have lots of southern inspired pieces which is right up my alley. Give me all the ruffles and lace! This mother and daughter duo love sweet tea and the SEC and so I feel like we would get along just fine. When I saw this top I fell in love with it, but after I put it on, I realized it is my new favorite. It is so soft and comfortable. It even has the perfect name: “Time for Cocoa.” It is seriously perfect and so versatile.

Top: c/o I Do Declare Boutique // Blanket Scarf: Nordstrom // Ponte Pants: The LOFT // Booties: Target

Very few things surprise me these days. So many crazy things have happened in the last 5 years of my life that I hardly flinch at things most people would be completely derailed by, however, I was surprised last week. I won’t get into everything that surprised me…yet, but let’s just say, we serve an awesome God. He is faithful to us even when we aren’t. He is always working and moving and just when I stop paying attention to that, BOOM He dang near shocks me. Big things are happening and big changes are coming our way and I am so excited about them (and no, I’m not pregnant).

We are off to my cousin’s wedding tomorrow and I am so looking forward to spending time with my family that I don’t get to see very often. I am looking forward to visiting my home away from home and relaxing at the beach. Be sure to follow along on Snapchat (Logancan) and Instagram!

I hope you all have a great weekend, and don’t forget to check out I Do Declare Boutique on Facebook and Instagram!

Immeasurably More

November 4, 2015

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20

How powerful is this verse? Back in September, I started BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). Many of you have probably heard of it because this bible study is worldwide. It is so neat to think that women in France or England are studying the exact same thing we are here in Alabama. It unites us, in a way. We have been studying the book of Revelation, and it has made a huge impact on me. I have read through Revelation a few times, but I have never really studied it like this before.

Raglan Top: c/o Mercy Ink // Pants: The LOFT // Necklace: Nordstrom (Sold Out Similar Here // Booties: Target

Through this study, it has opened my eyes to see that here on earth, nothing matters. I’ve always been the type of person who would get my feelings hurt very easily and then want nothing to do with the person who hurt me anymore. It’s a bad habit that I am constantly working to break because I know people are only human and we all make mistakes. These mistakes don’t mean anything when paired with eternity and our souls. When you think about life from this perspective, it just doesn’t matter.

What matters is if you are loving God and loving people. Speak life into people because too many times a day we are speaking hurtful and negative words to people or hearing them spoken to us and it is discouraging. It gets people down. We need to build each other up. We need to be spreading the gospel every day because in the end, the gospel, God, Christ, Eternity, that’s all that matters.

Isn’t it encouraging that God is immeasurably MORE than we can even imagine? That’s saying a lot because in my mind, He is everything. God is bigger than that guy joking on the way your kid talks or the woman criticizing the way you dress. He holds us and cares for us, but above all even through the pain and sadness we must put him through when we behave badly, He loves us through it all, unconditionally.

This top from Mercy Ink is not only super comfortable and adorable, it is a wonderful reminder to me every day I wear it of what really matters and who is holding me. This shop is the coolest because they have beautiful necklaces, prints and more when encouraging words and verses on them. That is exactly what people need today – encouragement. I love the fact that by simply wearing this raglan, I could totally change someone’s day. That is powerful.

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Finding the Beauty in Imperfection

October 28, 2015

This post is sponsored by Inspired Silver but opinions are my own.

Lately, I have been feeling so much pressure to be perfect. It’s easy for me to start feeling this way if I start paying more attention to my peripherals than looking to my own path and future. I’m constantly questioning myself and if I’m doing the right thing by staying home and blogging instead of working. I feel like my house has to stay perfect. Even when no one is coming, the thought that someone might stop by or want to look at our house in 20 minutes still eats away at me, so I’m constantly worried about that.

Bangles: c/o Inspired Silver // Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren c/o Sunglasses Shop // Booties: Minnetonka // Bag: TJ Maxx // Jeans: Lucky via TJ Maxx // Top: Nordstrom Rack // Necklace: Kate Spade via Nordstrom // Scarf: The LOFT (old) Similar Here

Recently, I have been loving jewelry more than normal. I can’t get enough of it. I came across these beautiful bangles from Inspired Silver and fell in love with them. They are so versatile and can be dressed up or down. They were the perfect accessory to our pumpkin day!

Last weekend when we were at the pumpkin patch, I had Ryan take these photos for me. What you don’t see pictured is SR crying because she was hot in her stroller and Hamp trying to eat the sunflowers and run off the trail. In the middle of these pictures, I just started laughing because, in these situations, what else can you do? Sometimes family is crazy and acting nuts out in public and you have to take advantage of the photo opp. It’s just life.

Once we got to the pumpkin patch, I decided I wanted to hunt for the imperfect pumpkin this year. Everyone hunts for the roundest, prettiest pumpkin, and I feel sad for the others. I found my perfectly imperfect pumpkin and gave it a home. And we both lived happily ever after…

But, seriously. Life is not perfect. We live in an age where people live by social media and what their next photo uploaded will be. It is easy to get mixed up in wanting to be perfect and feeling awful when we fall short. Be good at what you’re good at – whether that’s fashion, cooking, running, crafting, writing, taking care of people – whatever! Do what you do and don’t worry about the rest. No one is good at everything, even when they appear to be. It is easy to make yourself look like you have everything together when you get to choose the pictures you post to social media, but things are very rarely what they seem. The older I get, the more this is revealed to me.

God has been trying to teach me some very hard lessons lately. I prayed to forgive someone I have had a hard time forgiving lately and even had one of my small groups pray for this specifically. Since then, Satan has been testing me big time. This person has tested me, too. It’s been very difficult. Through these less than perfect circumstances, I find encouragement because I know that God gives trials to us that he knows we can endure. He is making me stronger and building my faith more than ever. That is the victory and the beauty in the imperfect life.

What do you think of my imperfect/flatish/lop-sided pumpkin? I think it’s pretty cute!

What area do you fall short in? Do you have something you wish you could be great at, but just aren’t?

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Black Out

October 21, 2015

Y’all. I just woke up and my newborn is almost 6 months and my 18 month old is turning two this weekend. T W O. What in the world? Surely I blacked out for a few months? How has the time flown by that fast? Hampton’s first year flew by, but his second? It has been even faster. My baby girl is on the verge of crawling and my tiny Hamp is turning two. He is now longer my baby. He is a toddler on his way to big boy land. I wish it would all slow down. I wish the days would seem like actual full days instead of an hour or two divided by a nap. I feel like I’m being robbed of their baby years, yet, I’m right here! I’m right by their side 24/7.

The older I get, the more I realize what truly matters in life. Family matters. Our little family of four is my world. I spend most of my time with them – really all of my time with the babies, yet it still doesn’t feel like enough. H is starting to “read” aka memorize his books. He is counting to 10, he is learning his ABC’s, putting sentences together and knows most of his colors. Didn’t he just start saying “mama” and “da da?” My mind is blown by this. Don’t even get me started on SR holding her own bottle and rolling all over the place to get to where she wants to be. She has even scooted a little bit. I’m not sure if it’s on purpose or by accident, but she will definitely be crawling soon. There is no doubt about that. This girl is going places.

Last week was all about Ryan and his big 3-0 birthday. This week is all about my baby boy! We are celebrating his birthday by going to the pumpkin patch and spending some quality family time together – just the 4 of us. I am so excited. I don’t even remember the last time we did this. Spending time together outside of bedtime routines, does not happen very often. It will be a blessing for sure.

Plaid Dress: c/o Windsor Store // Booties: Old Gianni Bini // Blazer: LC from Khols // Bag: c/o Windsor Store

Happy (early) Birthday to my precious little pumpkin baby. You will always be mommy’s greatest answered prayer! I love you, always!

My Man

October 14, 2015

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The month of October is bipolar in the state of Alabama and everyone stays sick because of it – including my family this week. We have all been coughing and dealing with “the crud.” Because the weather is so unpredictable, I love wearing light layers or tops that are very weather neutral – like this top! I love love this top because while it is thin enough to wear in 80 degree weather, it’s sleeves make it perfect for a cooler night as well! Shashi’s is an adorable boutique and I love their clothes. They also have great party decorations! Right now, all Clearance is on sale for $9.99! I am loving this top!

Most of you know that the month of October is a busy but fun month for my family. We celebrated our anniversary last week, and tomorrow we will be celebrating my husband’s 30th birthday! It’s a big one! We are so looking forward to his party this weekend with our closest friends and of course, football! Throw in a baby shower that I am decorating for (with my mom) and it is going to be a busy (but fun) week! The celebrations don’t stop there – my baby boy will be 2 next Saturday! I can’t believe it, but more on that later. This week is all about Ryan. My husband is my world! He is so hardworking and loves me and our kids to the fullest. He is so much fun and those that know him best can’t help but absolutely love him. He is so kind, generous and has such a calming spirit. He has a way to teaching me what is and isn’t important. I joke with him all the time about how he is my therapist because I can talk to him about a difficult situation and he will totally change my thinking and make me look at things more clearly while also totally de-stressing me. He is my personal therapist. Go find your own. I’m keeping mine.

Ryan is the type of person who literally does not care what anyone thinks about him or says about him. I’ve never seen someone let things roll off of them the way he does. I wish so badly that I could be like that. He has taught me so much in our 4 years of marriage and he is such a wonderful husband and father. I love watching him with our babies and how much he enjoys playing golf in the backyard with H and making SR giggle herself to tears. This man is precious beyond words and I am so blessed to be able to spend my days and years with him. He may never know how much he has done for me and our little family, but we will be impacted in the biggest way because of him.

I could write about him for days, but I guess I need to end this post sometime before I end up in tears trying to type out how I feel about my husband.

Ryan, I hope you have the happiest of birthdays! I know I tease you about being old and robbing the cradle and what not, but I am thankful for you and your oldness. Lord knows I needed a mature man to walk with me through life. I love you!

Top: c/o Sashi’s (sold out, similar here) // Black Jeans: Gap // Booties: Nordstrom // Sunglasses: Sunglasses Shop // Bag: TJ Maxx