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Ash’s obsessions

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Ghd Curve Soft Curl.  My longtime curling iron bit the dust a few months ago and I replaced it with this magical one.  Every time I use it I am still amazed by how fast it heats up.  Absolutely love it.

Ray-Ban Mirrored Flash Aviators.  I have been wanting a pair of mirrored sunglasses for nearly a year now, and I’m still obsessed with all things gold, so these may be the ones!

Free People Cozy Up On Me Embroidered Top.  Loving the girlie details on this vintage inspired top.  And it transitions well from work to play!  Must get for 2017 closet…

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Screen Shot 2017-01-04 at 9.34.44 AM.pngAnthro Crocheted Maxi Dress. I have this dress in nude and it is one of my favorites. The detailing on it is so pretty. Plus, I love that I can dress it up or down depending on my shoe & accessories.

Marble Wall Clock. I love all things marble. I can’t resist. When I saw this at target last week I snagged it for one of the bare walls in my house. Simple, classic, gold & marble- For less than $15- how can you turn it down?!

Nike Roshe Two Sneaker. It’s January- which means I bet most of you, like me, created some sort of fitness resolution. Well, nothing gets me motivated more than a new shoe to wear while working out!

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Ash’s obsessions

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Stuart Weitzman ‘Halftime’.  Stylish and comfy and ON SALE!  I’m partial to the ‘slate suede’ color available here and also on sale for 40% off!!

Merona Women’s Blanket Scarf.  I have been getting a TON of wear out of my blanket scarves this fall.  One of my faves is this simple black and white one I picked up at Target a few months back.

Sweater Leggings.  Simply the best leggings for fall/winter.  Not only are they warm and cozy, but they have a tummy control waist that comes up higher than most leggings.  Love, love, love the high wast!

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H&M Sequin Top. You’ve probably gathered by now, I love sequins. This top is no exception. Dress it up, dress it down- either way, you and I both need it!

Steve Madden Strappy Heel. These are a perfect holiday shoe- velvet, gold, and under $100! Nordstrom is currently price matching, so these are on sale for $69. Go snag them now before they sell out! They would be perfect for all of the holiday gatherings this season.

Target Holiday Sweater. Let’s be honest- is there anything Target can’t do!? Amazing holiday sweater for $29. I saw Ash wear this one when I was in San Fran with her last weekend, and then our mom wore the reindeer one- which Ash then went and bought- now I think I’m needing one!

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Black Friday Sales!

You know from here that I will be hitting up the sales Thursday night in an attempt to check off some items on my kiddo’s Christmas lists- and come Friday, my daughter and I will grab Nana and head out for some shopping! The son and husband would prefer to occupy anything BUT a mall. Here are a few of the stops I will make in my Thursday/Friday shopping extravaganza!

You can find most everything in the above pics at the stores having sales, below!

Beckam’s outfit: old navy | My sweater: juniper lemons. | My dress: asos (see 3v3) | Beckam’s nursery animal heads: anthropologie. Crib sheet: lwph, | Couch throw, pillow, candle, mug, plates, serving board: anthropologie | Hadley’s jammies & kitchenaid mixer: target | My leggings: juniper lemons. Slippers & dyson cordless vacuum: target. Owl, tree skirt, grey pouf, moroccan pillow: west elm

Target. This will be my first stop. TV’s, BOGO 1/2 off toys, Dyson’s $150-200 off, Kitchenaid mixers $70 off, and 30% off all apparel, accessories and shoes for the family- it better be your first stop as well!

West Elm. When you walk in to my home, you can pretty much bet that everything you see is from one of four places- and West Elm is one of those places. They are having a buy more, save more sale this year! 15% off $100. 20% off $500. 25% off $1,000. 30% off $3,000. It’s the time to buy the stuff you’ve been eyeing all year!

ASOS. UPDATE: 30% off everything! Now, ASOS has not released their official sale announcement yet, but I could not skip them- Last year they did 20% off everything. I bought my Christmas dress, a New Years outfit, and my Easter dress during the sale last year. Load up your cart now and come Friday, apply the code (rumor has it, it will be 20-30%) and you won’t have to think about finding a holiday outfit for the next several holidays!

Old Navy & Gap. These two are some of my go-to’s for my kid’s clothes. They have some of the cutest clothes and at such great prices already- throw on the Black Friday 50% off EVERYTHING and it’s a no-brainer where I will be on Friday with a cart full of kids clothes.

Anthropologie. Need I say more? You know Anthro is a favorite of both Ashley and myself- and last year, they did not disappoint. This year everything is 30% off! It starts today! I prefer to go in-store on Black Friday so that is where you will find me! I already have my list of items.

And, of course, don’t miss the first ever Juniper Lemons Black Friday sale! 25% off EVERYTHING!!
* don’t forget about Jcrew! We posted about their sale here.

 

happy shopping!

xox

aj

 

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family picture tips & tricks

let’s talk something that we all dread and hate, but– insist on doing and end up loving.

family pictures.

It’s that time of year! We start thinking about family pictures so we can slap one on a holiday card come December. Now, I can not be the only one who has this love/hate relationship with family pictures.

Typical pictures include: very few of my husband. I love him, but the fact he even shows up for them is an accomplishment! As for my kids, they will be crying, running off, making silly faces or some combination of those three. Then there is me. I will most likely be making some sort of mid-talking face or just something ridiculous in general because I am trying to get everyone to cooperate and be happy!

But- in saying all of that, there are always some photos that make the event worth it- which is why I want to share with you my family picture tips!

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December 2015

Me: Anthropologie sweater (similar ones here) | Target tee (similar ones here)  |  Jcrew jeans  |  Sorel boots.
Hadley: Hunter boots | Old navy puffer jacket (similar one here)
Beckam: Target hat | Old navy puffer jacket (similar one here)

 

First: Pick your theme or a vision you have for your pictures. Boho, field, industrial, cityscape, lifestyle. Or, do something fun- baking cookies, dress up, playing your favorite family sport. Hit up Pinterest! Create a vision board.

Second: Figure out outfits. PLEASE stop doing “matchy-matchy” outfits. Instead, LOOSELY coordinate. This goes back to your theme- run with it! Pick a few common shades and make sure that you distribute those evenly among the family. I always start with my outfit,{selfish I know}, but my kids look cute in anything and let’s face it, men aren’t going out buying new clothes for pictures. From there I usually pick one of my kids and put them in something that has a color or a shade of the color from my outfit. Then repeat with my husband and the other little one.

Third: If your kids are little like mine- quit trying to pose photos. It WILL NOT WORK and will just cause you to be angry, upset, and feisty through your photoshoot, which will end up making your face in pictures look worse than anyone else! Trust me on this. Set aside 5 minutes to try and get “that” photo- then move on. Once they are older you can have everyone smile at the camera, but until then, embrace the natural pictures. It will take so much anxiety off of you.

October 2015

Me: Free People dress.
Hadley: Dillards dress (similar one here) |  Minnetonka boots.
Beckam: Toms Boots. H&M pants | Carters Top (similar ones here)
Husband: Jcrew top (similar ones here)

October 2014

Me: Alice & Oliva Dress (similar ones here, here, here) | Badgley Mischka shoes
Hadley: Gap dress.
Beckam: Burberry onesie.

November 2013

Me: Jcrew sweater (similar one here) | Jcrew Jeans |  Hunter boots.
Hadley: Gap boots (similar ones here) |  Old Navy jeans | Old navy fur vest. Gap ear muff headband.
Husband: Jcrew flannel (similar ones here)

November 2012

Me: Anthropologie sweater | Neiman Marcus Last call silk top | Steve madden wedge boots (similar one here)
Hadley: Gap sweater dress |  Anthropologie clip on a headband

 

Lastly: Breathe. Relax. Enjoy. At the end of the day you are just wanting some pictures of your family to remember the years as they grow. Whatever you get is a reflection of your family that year.

A few of my go-to stores for family photo outfits:

jcrew.   old navy.   gap.   anthropologie.  neiman marcus last call.   nordstrom.   free people.   h&m.

xox

aj

*photographer: Danielle with Creatively Chic Photography

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the caged heel

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The caged heel is THE current “it” shoe, and with its striking design it’s easy to see why!  There are tons of brand, color, and cost options for this style making it super hard to pick just one.  In fact, I love this trend so much I’ve already snatched up a couple pairs… and may even pick up a third.

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Mossimo ‘Kylea’ Mossimo ‘Kylea’ – $35 at Target in black and taupe  .  Love the trend but don’t want to spend top dollar?  These are the way to go!  No they’re not real suede, and yes the sole is rubber– but for $35 they’re spot on trend and on budget!

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Steve Madden ‘Slithur’ – $109 (on sale for $98!) at Macy’s.  If a range of colors is what you’re after, Steve Madden has you covered.  Leather upper with manmade sole, but who’s looking at the bottoms anyway?

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Vince Camuto ‘Kristana’ – $119 at Nordstrom in black and turquoise.  Additional colors (nude and pink) available at Vince Camuto (also on sale!)  A slightly different design, bit sexier heel, leather upper, and synthetic sole.

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Schutz ‘Juliana’ – $190 (on sale for $133!) at Saks in black, natural, and sporty pink .  The creme de la creme of lot.  A still sexier heel with suede upper and leather sole.

 

Which ones are your perfect match?

xoxo

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work wear

Happy Monday!  I couldn’t wait to wear this great dress that I picked up over the weekend.  A versatile and budget-friendly dress that can take you from the office to date night with ease.  And it’s currently on sale at Target via a “buy 1 get one 50% off clothing, shoes, and accessories” promotion – seriously unbelievable deal!!!  The Who What Wear line has some mix-and-match pieces that are great for the work week.

As you may have noticed from my posts, I’m a big fan of investing in statement shoes that I often pair with bargain clothing finds.  For me, shoes get more use than most clothes, they can be repeated more often (wear the same shoes 3x in one week to work, no prob; same dress… LOL), and they fit no matter what the current weight fluctuation.  And, in my opinion, designer shoes can elevate most any outfit and make you feel oh so sexxxxy!

Sleeveless fluted shift dress in black/white stripe by Who What Wear at Target for $29 (currently on “buy 1 get one 50% off” promotion!!)

Valentino Rockstud T-Strap pump in Ivory available at Nordstrom $995

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