Sunday Snapshot

Another busy weekend...I'm pretty sure all of the weekends around Christmas are insanely busy. We had a great weekend and have another Christmas party tonight (at our house). One of my favorite things about this time of year is that you get to see friends that you don't always get to see. There's so much joy during the Christmas season...seeing friends and family, the joy on kids faces and there's nothing better than the joy that comes from all of the amazing cooking. We've had lots of rainy days, which normally gets me down...but remembering the reason for the Christmas season helps lift my spirits.

So without further ado...my week in review!

Apparently I didn't take any pictures on Monday...not even sure where this week went! On Wednesday, E begged for a bike ride. After I somehow got the bike down without killing myself, I loaded him and Milly up (50+ lbs) and down the street we went...only to discover that we had a flat tire. Needless to say, we only made it half a mile and turned around. I pretty much thought I was going to die.

Thursday, my dear friend Whitney at Salon DM3 colored my hair. I've found that since going brunette, the color doesn't really last long in my hair (probably because my hair was sooo blonde before). Anyway, getting your hair colored is always a relaxing experience (at least in my opinion).

Friday, E and I played outside for awhile because it was finally not raining. I wore my Lilly Pulitzer murfee, Lilly Pulitzer sweater, favorite Gap jeans and Tory Burch revas.

 And E rolled around in the leaves...

I tried to make Friday extra fun for E because he had his first babysitter that night (I know, 2.5 years and he hasn't had one...it's a crime ;)) so we went to his favorite lunch spot for burritos.

Friday pm, we went to one of our best friends' Christmas parties. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed wearing my sparkly dress :)

They had a photo booth which was super fun...the hubs and I had to take a turn in there :)

Saturday, our Junior League hosted a Cookies with Santa event. It was a lot of fun to see all of the kids get excited (or terrified) of Santa. It was exhausting to make them smile...to say the least.

Let's just say that E was....not a big fan :)

Visiting Santa wore him out so he fell asleep on the couch (not dreaming about Santa).

This pic never made it to Instagram, but that's homemade Eggnog folks...it was fantastic, really...and my leather skirt was pretty fantastic too!

We had a great weekend...hope you did too! I'll be back tomorrow for Menu Mondays...it's sure to be something yummy (maybe dessert?!)

Xo,

Thifty Thursday: Fleece-lined Leggings

I was so excited when Ashley from Ocean Avenue Boutique (http://oceanavenueboutique.com/) asked me to review a pair of fleece-lined leggings for her on my blog! I love trying new products and I also love helping out small businesses. Even though I'm posting this on Thrifty Thursday, this could definitely go on Friday Faves!

First off, let me tell you how fabulous Ashley is and her customer service. She is so sweet and is so customer-minded. She knows fashion and the clothes on her site are amazing (see below for my favorite things).

I was so excited to get the package in the mail from her and try on my fleece-lined leggings. Y'all these leggings are only $10 (what a steal!) and are insanely comfy and I will wear them all.winter.long. I could live in these leggings...they are perfect for a mom running errands (or chasing your two year old) or going out. I wanted to show you how versatile they are (PS I hate selfies, but I love these leggings so I sacrificed for y'all).

So I paired them first with my comfy Lilly Pulitzer Cassie dress (I love these dress so much too) and flats. I think the leggings are perfect with a dress that you usually couldn't wear in the cooler temperatures. I wore this outfit to run errands and it kept me nice and toasty.

 Aren't they just the cutest?!

Then I paired them with a long comfy sweater from Kohls that I wore to dinner. You couldn't definitely dress them up more, but I was just going to a casual dinner. And of course I paired them with my black booties. They make your legs look insanely long!

This is totally my favorite pairing. I paired them with and Target dress (old) that is a sweater material and wedges.

How flipping adorable do these look together?

They really are amazing, comfy and super well made. And the best part is that they are a super deal! In fact, everything on Ocean Avenue Boutique's site is a great deal! So what are my favorites that I'd love to have in my closet?!

 

 

Okay, I pretty much love everything!

You can check them out at www.oceanavenueboutique.com or on Instagram @oceanavenueboutique

Ocean Avenue Boutique- Simply Inspired. Inspired to offer the latest trends at  the best prices, inspired to provide the best customers service who are happy to  handle any issue you may have.  With  a user-friendly website, hassle free returns and daily deals and new products,  you are sure to love Ocean Avenue Boutique.

Thanks Ashley!

Xo,

Thrifty Thursday: Chambray

Welcome to Thrifty Thursday! My husband should be writing these blog posts because he loves a good deal. I guess he's rubbed off on me a little bit...so here's to hoping I can continue Thrifty Thursdays (because everyone likes to save a little more money). My theory is, the more I save, the more I can get.

Chambray is huge this year (as it was last year)...it looks like it's not going anywhere, but that doesn't mean you want to spend a fortune on a chambray shirt. As a part-time stay-at-home mom, I get filthy dirty when E and I are playing. He and I spend time rolling around in the leaves and tackling in the grass. I also hate ironing, so these chambray shirts are wear and wash :) I love a chambray shirt that I can throw on with skinny pants or leggings. A big chunky necklace looks amazing with it.

 

I got this amazing chambray shirt at Kohls (www.kohls.com) this past weekend. It was on super clearance and I had a 15% off coupon. Let's just say I spent a whopping $9 for this shirt (originally $44). What I love most about this shirt is that it's fitted and it hits at a great length to wear with leggings or tighter pants. 

Here's the polka dot chambray with my mint green Gap jeans (www.gap.com) and Target flats (www.target.com) (and of course a Starbucks in hand).

I also got this chambray shirt from Kohls (www.kohls.com) for $9. In my opinion, it doesn't look anything like this picture. It's not washed out at all (maybe it's different in the stores?). It's definitely shorter than the first one I showed you, but super cute with the sleeves rolled up and a bright pair of pants. The hearts on it make it super feminine.

This Gap (www.gap.com) one is similar to one I found at our new Gap outlet on sale for $14. It's a little baggier than I would normally wear, but so comfortable. It's super soft and feels like you're wearing a t-shirt. I'll be honest though, the thing I hate most about this shirt is that you have to iron it. YUCK :)

Cheers to wearing chambray,

Xo,