Obsessions

{GAP LEOPARD FOLD OVER CLUTCH} 

This clutch is amazing.  I have already ordered it for Fall. It is such a steal and reminds me of the Claire Vivier one I have lusted over forever.  You can take an extra 30% off your order with code GAPEARLY.  The 30% off is just thru tonight so order today to take advantage of it!

{HUNTER ORIGINAL COLORBLOCK RAINBOOTS}

I have wanted a pair of Hunter Rain Boots forever and I think this is the pair that is going to get me to bite the bullet and finally buy a pair.  I love the colorblock look with the black and tan.  They also come in a purple/black and green/black colorblock combos that are equally gorgeous.

{TUVOLO ICE MOLDS}

I picked up a set of these ice molds and I am smitten with them.  Ever since having drinks at the Gin Joint where they served one giant ice cube in my drink I have been obsessed with recreating it at home.   These ice molds rock.  They would make a great hostess gift paired with a bottle of liquor.

They also come in a sphere shape which is equally as cool (no pun intended!)

{TOVOLO SPHERE CUBES}

 {SOFT JOIE DAYLE DRESS}

Loving this Joie Dress for Fall.  Navy is my current favorite color for Fall and this dress looks so comfy.  

{GAP POINTY TOE FLATS}

These need to happen in my closet for Fall, adore them.  Can't decide which color I love more.  I love that they are calfskin, they look uber expensive but are such a steal!  And remember to use code GAPEARLY when you check out for extra 30% off.

{FREE PEOPLE TABBARD PULLOVER}
This is the perfect loose sweater for Fall.  Paired with skinny jeans and flats or booties you have a great outfit.  I love the black and tan but I also kind of love the ivory.  There is something about a fresh white sweater I love.  This sweater looks pretty light weight which I also like because I don't like sweaters that are too heavy.  And don't forget to use code FALL on Piperlime for super savings - $20 off $100, $50 off $200, and $100 off $350, a pretty sweet deal!  The deal is only thru today so get shopping!

{JACK BY BB DAKOTA CLOPNEY WRAP SWEATER}
Another fab find at Piperlime, you can use the FALL discount towards.  This sweater is such a steal at less than $100.  Love the colors for Fall.  Such a great sweater to toss on over anything!

{ASOS COLORBLOCK TOP}

Really digging this black and white colorblock blouse from ASOS.  Black and white is such a classic color combo you can't go wrong with it!

 

Chambray Love + Scenes From Our Weekend

Did everyone have a great weekend? We sure did, it was not a productive one, but it was super enjoyable! 

I am 27 weeks now and 3 months away from my due date.  Some pregnancy sites say I am in the third trimester, but I believe it doesn't actually start til next week when I am 28 weeks.  Either way I am in the home stretch. 

 The above picture was the only half way decent picture we got without Sterling photo bombing it.  This is what most of the others looked like.

I found the cutest Chambray Dress at the JCrew Outlet- you might notice me wearing it above:0.  It is the perfect casual Chambray Dress.  I really love it!  Works great for now and I think it will be great in Fall with booties.  It is on sale additional 30% percent off online at JCrew Factory with code SALE30 , so I recommend ordering online vs the store because it is cheaper.  It runs pretty true to size, I am wearing a size small, although I don't have much longer in it with my belly!

{Chambray Dress}

 

JCrew has a really similar version on sale right now too, if you are looking for a darker one.  Plus they are still having 25% off if you spend $150 with code FALLSTYLE.

{Keeper Chambray Dress}

 

Saturday night we had some friends over for dinner.  We had a Mexican Night with a taco bar.  I never get sick of Mexican, seriously love it.  We had quesadillas last night too, keeping the Mex train going.

How cute are my bowls in the middle?  They are melamine bowls so they won't break which is nice, I found them at Target.  I love the geometric lines.  Target has the larger version online that I may order too.  Great for kids.

{Target Melamine Bowl}

 I made the most incredible mini Key Lime Cheesecakes- stay tuned for the recipe Wednesday.  They were one of the best desserts I have made.  Like it is impossible to eat just one, trust me.

 Sunday we had a fun and relaxing family day.  We had brunch at a restaurant right now the street from us, La Tabella.  It is less than a mile from us but we have never eaten there before.  It was so good.  I had a breakfast wrap appropriately called "Shut the Front Door."  It was insane. If you live on or James Island you should try La Tabella!

Afterwards we went on a long walk to try and burn off all the goodness we just demolished.

Then we went on a boat ride, the weather was perfect.  Slight breeze and not too windy.  So ready for Fall!

I did a little work for the hubs law firm.  I am going to start working part time to help him out.  I am so proud of him and how well his first solo month is going.

Ordered this beauty from Zara, hope its gonna work preggo for a few events I have.

Not gonna lie I saw Taylor Sterling wearing it on instagram looking all fabulous pregnant and thought I need this in my life.

 

5 days til our vacay starts.

Weekend Style Files: Black on Black

Is there anything more chic than an all black ensemble?  I think not.  I am a huge fan of all black. It always looks effortless and pulled together.  I think a few nice black pieces should be an investment, like a great pair of black jeans and boots- don't skimp on those.  They are classic pieces you will wear time and time again.  I plan on living in black this Fall (before and after baby)

I rounded up several different options for the entire outfit. You know I am always a fan of Rag and Bone Jeans and the Rag and Bone Newbury Booties, so they had to be on here:) As far as sweaters go Vince makes my favorite sweaters. For some reason two of the sweaters are showing up white in the picture but if you click on them they are available in black too. 

Just The Two of Us

Let me start this post by saying I am over the moon excited I am pregnant and having a baby girl. I think most of you know that it was a struggle for us to conceive baby number two and I have taken nothing for granted this pregnancy, I am so thankful to be pregnant and can't wait to meet this little baby growing in my belly.  I am so excited to turn this family of 3 into 4.

But that being said sometimes I get sad thinking about another baby entering our house. You see for the past almost four years Sterling has been my side kick, it has just been me and him and I have loved every minute of it.  I love our lunches together, our strolls together, our play dates, our conversations; I really treasure this time with just me and my little man.   He is such a sweet soul filled with such a big personality. I love him so much it feels like my heart will burst sometimes. I get sad thinking about not having all this one on one time with him once the baby arrives. I don't want him to be neglected once the baby comes. I know a sibling will be a great thing for him, trust me he needs to learn that he is not the boss of this family and to share.  I just hope I have enough time and energy for Sterling and his sister.   As our due date rapidly approaches, I mean we have less than 95 days to go, I just want to savour these last few weeks that it is just me and Sterling. 

I wanted to capture this moment in our lives when it was just me and Sterling and his sweet personality at age 3.5.  I had my friend Brook Bertschy take some pictures for me and I could not be happier.  If you live in Charleston and need a photographer, Brook is amazing with kids and super reasonably priced.  Her contact info is HERE if you are interested.  Her photos are really special and amazing.

Here are a few of my favorite snap shots from our shoot,  Just me and my firstborn son who brings me more joy than I ever thought possible.

The last picture totally captures Sterling's personality exactly, such a ham for the camera!  It was a miracle we got any of him just smiling because he was acting up so much!  That is how good Brook is!

Have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo

My Must Have Beauty Items

I am a creature of habit when it comes to my skincare and beauty routine. When I find products that work well for me, I stick with them.  These are my tried and true Beauty favorites that I use everyday and swear by!  I am always open to new products to try so if there is anything I am missing out on please share!

SHISEIDO PRESSED POWDER-  This is the best face powder around.  My face can tend to get a little red around my nose and cheeks sometimes and this always provides such even coverage but it doesn't look like you are wearing powder.  I hate when I can see a women's powder or foundation lines.  This is seamless and works really well.

NARS BRONZER IN LAGUNA- I have tried many a bronzer and this is hands down my favorite.  The perfect subtle color without looking too orange. 

LAURA MERCIER TINTED MOISTURIZER IN NUDE- I apply this before my powder to help even my skin tone even more.  On lazy days I just wear this and no powder.  It feels silky and provides the perfect hint of color for your face.  I also love that it has SPF 20 already in it.

SHISEIDO PURIFYING FACE WASH- I love this face wash it  up really well and gets all my make-up off.  A little bit goes a long way so this face wash lasts for awhile. My face feels really clean after.

TWO FACED THREE WAY EYELINER- This eyeliner is so precise, its crazy.  I like it so much better than the pencil kind you have to sharpen.

MAYBELLINE GREAT LASH MASCARA-  I have been using this mascara as long as I can remember.  I swear it works as well as the expense brands and its only $4!

URBAN DECAY NAKED EYESHADOW PALETTE- I love this eye shadow palette because it has so many great neutral options.  I don't like too heavy of an eye during the day and this has some great flesh tones that I love.

NARS LIPSTICK IN DOLCE VITA- This is the best lip color ever, I think it is flattering on everyone.  I prefer a subtle lip for during the day and this gives the perfect hint of color.

SHISEIDO BENEFIANCE EYE CREAM- Can you tell I am a huge fan of Shiseido products?  This eye cream is so moisturizing and smells great.  I apply at night and in the morning before I apply my eye make up.

CHANEL NAIL POLISH IN VAMP- I don't splurge on nail polish often but I swear by this color.  It is the perfect dark red.  Always such a classy color.  My nails are this color most of the Fall.

CLU DE PEAU CONCEALOR- This concealer is pricey but worth every penny.  I have really bad under eye circles and this is the only concealer I have found that really covers them.  Mine lasts for about a year so it is worth the splurge.

CLARISONIC MIA-  I really believe in exfoliating your face.  I keep my Mia in the shower and use it about everyday with a scrubbing face wash to exfoliate my skin.  I do my whole face and neck too.

CETAPHIL MOISTURIZING LOTION-  I slather this stuff on everywhere.  I use it as my daily lotion and my face cream at night.  It is a bit greasy but I have found no lotion that works as well as Cetaphil.  Plus it always comes highly recommended from dermatologists and its cheap, $10 for the large jar!

Obsessed: BB Dakota Jasper Drape Front Jacket

Normally I don't do two posts in a day but my BB Dakota Jasper Drape Jacket just arrived and I had to share how fabulous it is.  For the price, $88,  it is worth every penny.  It is Faux Leather but I swear it looks real in person.  It is so soft and flattering.  I will be wearing this all Fall.  It just came out in black too so snag this jacket before it sells out!

{BB DAKOTA JASPER DRAPE FRONT JACKET}

 Jasper Jacket available in black and brown HERE.

Here are a few other fabulous jackets from BB Dakota- scroll thru to see them all. I swear BB Dakota is becoming my new favorite brand.  It is so affordable and great quality!

Harvest Salad with Homemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette

After a particularly glutinous weekend, Sunday night I decided my parents and I needed something healthy to eat so we whipped up this Harvest Salad.  It was filled with so many tasty ingredients, it will be a salad I recreate many times again.  I loved the addition of dried apricots to the salad it is something I never think to use or eat.  I usually use my old standby dried cranberries but the apricots were so good and I found out Sterling loves them too- I think he thought they were fruit chews but he gobbled them up.  Next time I make this I may alter the dressing a bit and add a bit of Cayenne Pepper just to give it some extra heat and spice but the cinnamon was really nice in the dressing.  This would be an excellent main meal with some grilled chicken on top of it.  It presents beautifully too, so remember it next time you are entertaining and need a salad recipe! 

:: H A R V E S T  S A L A D  W I T H   A P P L E  C I D E R  V I N I A G R E T T E ::

adapted via 

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper
8 cups salad greens, such as arugula, red leaf lettuce or Romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup pistachio nuts

Cover apple slices with cold water. Add lemon juice. Let stand until ready to serve.

Mix vinegar, honey and roasted cinnamon in small bowl with wire whisk. Gradually add oil, whisking until well blended.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper.

To serve, divide greens among 8 plates. Top each with drained apple slices, apricots, blue cheese and pistachio nuts. Serve with dressing.