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Ash’s obsessions

Jeffrey Campbell Gorham Boots.  Available in brown and khaki these boots would look super chic over jeans and paired with a sweater; or pair them with a boho dress for a completely different look.

Sanctuary Kate Faux-Fur Leopard Coat.  Such a great piece to dress up or down!  And it will be a perfect topper for all of those upcoming holiday parties.  Looks like it’s selling out fast, so also check here.

Anthropologie String of Stars Barrette.  It has stars and it sparkles, so of course I love it.  And during the holiday season you can get away with wearing sparkly accessories pretty much 24/7.  Sparkle more.

Aj’s obsessions

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Band T-Shirts. I am pretty obsessed with vintage band t-shirts. Of course the ones I originally fell in love with were crazy expensive… but I have recently found these and I’m going to try them out!

Nars Lip Pencil Sticks. These are my go-to lipsticks. I love every color I’ve ever bought and they last forever! The colors are amazing. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Nike AeroLoft Running Vest. It’s starting to cool down which means you may need to start switching some of your running tanks for long sleeves! I love this vest. It is extremely light weight but incredibly warm.

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BIGGEST Jcrew sale ever!

Stop what you are doing and go to jcrew.com! They are having the biggest sale they have ever done- and I highly doubt they will top it for Black Friday. 40% off in stores and online! Use code HOLIDAY.  Things are going quickly- so snag it now! Now is the time to pick up their classic cashmere sweaters, warm and gorgeous winter coats, and great jeans like these grey ones I wear all the time.

There are so many great things at Jcrew right now-here are a few that caught my eye and others that I own and love:

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hurry and shop!

xox

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Thanksgiving

mini pies;  cheese board; caligrapher plates

Thanksgiving is nearly here!  It is one of our favorite holidays and we thought we’d share just a few reasons why we love it.

Ash’s reasons to love 

There are so many reasons to love Thanksgiving, but I’ll narrow it down to just a few and save the rest to share in years to come!  In no particular order…

1.  What’s better than getting together with friends and/or family and eating good food?!  Not much.  And even if all of the food isn’t all that great, the bottle of wine or dessert that you brought is sure to be to your liking.  HINT HINT – don’t show up empty handed!  If you need some host give ideas, check out Aj’s recent Gift Guide post for some inspiration.

2.  Pie.  Apple pie, pumpkin pie, strawberry pie, key lime pie, pecan pie – I love pie.  When I was younger we’d spend a few weeks every summer in Los Angeles and my dad would make regular stops at Polly’s Pies, bringing back several at a time.  I remember always getting to pick my own (whole pie, not piece!) from the long list of fresh baked pies.  When Thanksgiving rolled around and our family gathered, there was always a turkey, green bean caserole, and sweet potato bake; but dessert was when the eating got serious.  The pies outnumbered the guests, and an assortment of cookies filled the side table.  Having a small gathering but still want variety?  Opt for mini pies like the ones pictured above from Peasant Pies in San Francisco.

3. The Official kickoff to the holiday season.  Sure Starbucks started using their holiday cups a few weeks ago, and Target started putting out its Christmas decorations with the Halloween candy; but Thanksgiving is, IMHO, the official start of the season.  Time to put on some red lipstick and something sparkly because the holidays are here!  Cheers!  (PS.  Need something sparkly to wear?  Check out the Glitz, Glam, & Velvet post.)    

Aj’s reasons to love

 1. Food. Let’s be honest, any excuse to get together with all the family and friends I love and eat great food is an amazing day. I’m already drooling thinking about a few of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes: brussels sprouts, mile long dessert spreads, homemade cranberry sauce, and fancy fall salads.

2. Seeing my kiddos play with all the cousins. Every year growing up we would drive down to our MeeMaw & PeePaw’s house and have Thanksgiving. It was one of the few days a year that all the cousins would be there and we looked forward to it! My son & daughter are one of 19 cousins on my husband’s side and I just love seeing them all get together and play. It brings back so many fun memories from my childhood.

3. Black Friday. Ok- so I have a love hate with this one. I hate that it has now encroached on Thanksgiving because now it is taking away from family time for some and that makes me sad; but, I do love black Friday. The reason I love it is probably different from most- it’s not because of all the deals {even though there are some great ones this year and I’ll be posting about some of the ones you need to snag, soon!} but instead, it’s because it’s become a tradition for a couple of my sister in laws and I to load up in one car and tackle Black Friday sales together. We make a plan and attack a store together so that we can cover more ground. We stay out late and end our victorious night with popcorn and a movie- I love it and I love my family.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

xoxo
– ash + aj

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no time to change ootd

It is finally starting to cool off in Texas and I am loving it! I am really in to leather leggings/pants, a statement shoe, chokers and a comfy sweater or tee and chunky, long cardigans. This ootd is one I have worn on repeat the last week-I have worn this same outfit from morning until night by just switching up my shoes throughout the day for the occasion. Casual- do a flat like these, or a flat bootie like  these – which is what I wore to my daughter’s school Thanksgiving feast.  Dress it up a bit {like below} with a taller ankle boot with a wedge like these or these. Need to attend something that night that’s a little fancier- throw on a great, classic, black, stiletto like these!

hat | similar sunglasses | pants | sweater coming to JL shop THIS WEEK!! | choker | heart necklace | hair extensions | boots

xox

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gift guide under $40

It’s the time of year where you are running around like a crazy person trying to remember every school party, work gathering, and hostess gift you were supposed to go to, bring, and write a thank you note about. There is so much going on and because of that, if you are like me, you are going to get that doorbell ring from someone you completely forgot to grab a gift for during your last Target, Anthro, mall, let’s be real- entire metroplex trip.

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I’m going to give you guys a little tip that our mom taught us – always have some gifts wrapped, labeled with what is in them, and stashed in a closet for those unexpected gift givers that show up! This way, you are never caught off guard or stressed-at least about this part of the holidays.

Here are some of our picks for stash & grab gifts under $40 for adults:

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1 Reversible Prep & Serve Board | 2 Capri Blue Iridescent Jar Candle | 3 Celestial Coaster Set

4 Sweet Salutation Travel Mug | 5 Slivered Geode Coaster 6 Anthro Measuring Spoons

7 Hammered Copper Mug | 8 Stance Socks | 9 Levtex Faux Shearling Throw

10 Orbit Key Finder | 11 Organic Herb Garden Kit Set of 2  | 12 Holiday Garden Seed Kit

13 Kate Spade New York 2017 Agenda Book | 14 Polar Bear Snow Tube

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happy holiday shopping!

xox

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Ash’s obsessions

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BP. Stripe Crewneck Tee.  A great neutral tee that can be worn on its own or layered.  I’m loving it with an over-sized blanket scarf!

Chloe Marcie Small Leather Crossbody.  I’m been obsessed with the Chloe Marcie bags for a while now.  I love the small crossbody (pictured above) for its compact size that is great for city hikes and travel adventures.  And I’m also in love with the medium satchel since it’s my perfect size for every-day use.  I haven’t splurged on either yet, but maybe someday…

Hadley sweater.  This is one of my very favorite sweaters this season.  It’s a great length, neutral color, has a hood; and in my humble opinion it’s simply perfect!  For more photos and info check out this recent post.

Aj’s obsessions

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Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle. Ash and I love our teas- but waiting for water to boil just took too long for our impatient selves- and microwaving water goes against our desire to {try} and be healthy. So, she actually ordered this first and I followed along shortly after. Game changer. Takes about 2 minutes for boiling water. I’m sold!

Wayf Velvet Wrap Dress. I tried this dress on yesterday at Nordstrom- love the soft, neutral color- and who can pass up a velvet dress during the holidays!? I’ll be going back for it soon – had to give the card a break yesterday 😉

Sorel Out N’ About Leather Duck Boots.  I own some tall Sorel boots, but have been coveting these shorter ones. Here it Texas, it is rare that I can bust out my tall ones, so these seem like a cute substitution for those slushy winter days!

 

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