Archive for November, 2013

Date: Nov 18 2013

Filed Under: Decor, Entertaining, Family

As I begin this post about prepping for holiday guests, I can’t help but laugh and think about Christmas Vacation. Who doesn’t love that movie?! It’s a December necessity for me or else it just doesn’t feel like the holidays. Hilarity aside, you have to appreciate the love and effort that the Griswolds put into their home to get it ready for their family. It’s all about creating that best kind of feeling and making memories. As a wife and momma I can relate to wanting to create that homey atmosphere. I realize that it’s so much more than “things”, it’s about the people, the experiences, the food, the laughter. But I really love adding holiday touches everywhere, in the family room, dining room, guest bedroom, playroom, and everywhere in between. And Serena & Lily’s new holiday and winter collection is totally doing it for me, I love the festive simplicity of it all.

 

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Those camp throws that the kids are nestled in above are absolute perfection. I want to drape them on the end of every bed. They come in 5 different colors so it should be pretty easy to find one that works. Plus Serena & Lily is currently (well until tomorrow night) offering a really great promo site wide…

 

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Told you. Go check out the whole new collection!

Chassity

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Date: Nov 15 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

Ahhh Friday. Not that this has been a bad week – it’s been full of fun events and Josh even surprised me with tickets to last night’s Avett Brother’s concert (yes, it was amazing). But this weekend is going to be pretty darn great too. Such a fun time of year, don’t you think?

 

Anyway, on to five things you must know about…

 

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Saks – To say that this collection (shown above) was anticipated is such an understatement. You HAVE TO go look.

The Dreslyn – I can’t say it enough. I LOVE this store. Take 30% off all accessories, bags, and shoes. Y’all!! Don’t miss this Elizabeth & James bag and these Rachel Comey gloves. Code is “FLASH30”.

J.Crew – 40% off sale items. There are 114 items in their “Collection” tab of sale. You know those are the most amazing and unique pieces for such a steal.

Free People – Have you seen their Holiday Shop? Trust me you’ll get lost in happiness. Magic. I’m wishing for this Fair Isle Pullover.

J.Crew – Again? Yes. Because I want to make sure you all go look at the official Gift Guide they just launched. It’s stupid good. So good that it’s almost like peeking at what you’re getting for Christmas b/c it’ll be that popular. It always is.

Chassity

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My tree is going to look the best it’s ever looked this year thanks to these Land of Nod ornaments that just showed up yesterday. I can’t even get over those Fair Isle Ornaments.

 

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And aren’t my flats festive? Wasn’t even planned. But back to Land of Nod’s Holiday Collection. It is the cutest. These things don’t even scratch the surface of what they’ve got going on over there. I think I also need a few of these Woodland Prep Animal Ornaments. And we just got 4 of these stockings, too. Hop over there and take a look for yourself.

Chassity

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Date: Nov 14 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

Just a few new things lingering on my mind this week. Don’t you just love that leather shawl blazer?? So cool. And I love this new updated version of my Annabel Ingall tote.

 

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That citrus clutch is the absolute coolest – I had my model carry it in the AOL StyleList runway event during NYFW – everyone loved it and now it’s available! YAY!

Chassity

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Date: Nov 13 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

Nordstrom is one of those stores that I can walk into with my husband without him getting all fidgety. Maybe some of you can relate. The men’s section just has a guy’s guy kind of feel. I love it because I know we’ll walk out with what we are looking for. And if I have an itch to get him to try something a little out of his comfort zone, I know he’s much more likely to do it at Nordstrom, a safe and manly zone.

 

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street style + NFL Gear

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street style + Scotch & Soda collar sweater and Wallin & Bros shirt

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 Grayers fair isle sweater

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Nordstrom Fashion Show

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Peter Millar fleece shirtHex IPhone wallet, The Art of Shaving kit & creamBelkin IPad keyboard case

Nike running shoeClarisonic for men, Peter Miller sport shirt

Peter Millar dress shirt, The Rail thermal hoodieSmith Optics snow goggles, North Face beanie

Surfboard artShinola watch, Jack Spade briefcase, New Balance sneaker, Peter Millar oxford shirt

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Kroon sportcoatHerschel Supply backpacks

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Sperry Top-Sider sneakers + Rag & Bone canvas/leather jacket and Paul Smith striped tee

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John Varvatos cardigan sweater and Paul Smith utility vest + BLK DNM jeans

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Band of Outsiders wood blazer & twill jacket

Nordstrom’s Half Yearly 40% off sale is still going on so hop over and pick up some new things for the men in your life. Holiday gifts, new clothes for holiday parties… Be sure to check out Peter Millar’s collection. If you have a golfer in your family then you likely already know about them. I love that the brand is made in the Carolinas with an emphasis on practicality on or off the course. It shows in the quality.

This post was brought to you by Nordstrom. All opinions, as always, are mine. Images sourced from Nordstrom’s shopping site and Nordstrom’s Men’s Shop blog.

Chassity

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Date: Nov 12 2013

Filed Under: Fashion

Today is a big super duper awesome news kind of day. Or at least I think so. Show of hands, who else dreams of having a pair of Charlotte Olympia zodiac shoes but doesn’t want to cough up the money. Well guess what!! Rebecca Minkoff just released her new zodiac loafer collection and let me tell you they are AMAZING. Not to mention practically a 1/3 the price.

 

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They’re available here, here, or here – pick your favorite site.

 

But if I were you I’d pick them up here from Bloomingdales because they’re currently offering 20% off nearly all regular priced and sale priced orders with code “BFAM” + free shipping. Duh.

 

Happy Tuesday.

Chassity

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