Saturday's Top 5 Deals

 Happy Saturday!  We are up bright and early for a soccer game! 

ONE | Saks did some new markdowns

This Joie Top I own is reduced. 40% off.

|| Joie Esme Blouse

This Mara Hoffman fabulous dress is also reduced!  I just ordered for our upcoming vacation!

|| Mara Hoffman Dress

Love the pattern on this Tory Burch tee shirt Dress.  

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TWO | Several of you wanted to know about the dress I wore this week. It was sold out but is now back in stock!  Not on sale but it sales out fast so wanted to share

|| Mara Hoffman Dress 

also in purple

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THREE | 30% off all sale merchandise at JCrew.

Use code SALETREAT

Frances has this dress and it is just the cutest thing.  On sale plus 30% off

Neon Dress

 

We also have this tassel stripe top.  On sale as well.

and I picked up this in the store.  Such a cute fit.

Combo Sweater- runs really large I am wearing the xxs

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FOUR | 30% off regular merchandise at Banana Republic

Loving this patio dress from Banana Republic, currently 30% off.

|| Tie Dye Patio Dress

Also really like this ikat bikini and it's reversible.  I have a bikini from BR that is probably 5 years old and still in great shape!  Currently on sale as well.

|| Ikat Suit

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FIVE | Forever 21 Tee Shirt Dress

This beauty is $15 and so comfy!  I am wearing a size medium.

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

Flower Power

I fell in love with the style and embroidery of this dress.   Plus it is so comfortable.  Feels like pajamas, so loose and airy.

This dress comes in like 5 different colors and I honestly had a hard time deciding which one to choose.  I chose the magenta mainly because they had a small in it, but of course now there are other options in a small.  Plus I love the pink for Summer.

The dress runs TTS, I am wearing the size small.  It is a loose fitting silhouette. 

Emma Dress (in 4 colors including pink) | Purse | Sandals (on sale) | Earrings

Emma Dress in black or orange or white

The back is one of my favorite parts of the dress.  It is open but you can still wear a regular bra with it. That is a winning situation right there.

 A close up of the floral embroidery detail.

This purse is my everyday purse.  I carry it everywhere.  I am now totally a bucket tote convert.  I am obsessed with this one. It fits way more in than you think it would and it's cute!

I am carrying the desert rose color but I also love the white and stone colors for Summer.

My Tory Burch sandals are currently on sale.  Also in a snakeskin version.

I love that the purse has two different strap options as well. Long or short you decide. 

I think this dress could also easily be dressed up with heels and some statement jewelry for a dressier occasion.  A double duty dress if you will.

I am pretty sure I will be living in this comfy dress and I even think you could wear it in the fall paired with tights and booties.

You can shop my look below!

Photo credit | Rick Dean Photography

Tory Burch New MarkdownsI

I just wanted to let you girls know Tory Burch just did new mark downs.  If you need Summer shoes now is a great time to buy, so many of the sandals are on sale! Sizes are going fast though.

I am trying to decide between these and these.

Here are a few other favorites!

What I Feed My Kids.

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is do your kids eat what you eat? and what do you feed your kids?   Both of my kids are hit or miss eaters.  Sometimes they eat great and shock me and sometimes they are super picky.

As much as I would like us to all sit down to dinner together as a family every night it just isn't possible with Matt's work schedule.  I feed Frances around 5:30 so she always eats before we do.  I would say about 2-3 nights a week Sterling eats with Matt and I but most of the time he is ready to eat at 5:30 when Frances does. 

The past two weeks I tried to photograph their food.  Weekends we order pizza or eat out so these are mainly week night meals.  Lately Sterling wants to eat on a divided plate too since Frances does so I just feed him the same thing.  Frances is all about using a spoon these days which is great because I feel like she is trying more foods, like quinoa that she can scoop up.  I am not telling you my kids cleaned their plates but this what I served them:)  If it was a recipe of mine I linked to it.

String cheese | strawberries | quinoa | roasted cabbage | hummus and pita 

shredded carrots | Peas | cheese | cantaloupe | yogurt

cheese | raspberries | navy beans  |roasted broccoli | salmon cakes

roasted shrimp | Asian slaw |  greek yogurt | blueberries | avocado

watermelon | quinoa | chicken meatballs | cheese | avocado

taco chicken | avocado| roasted white beans | cheese | apples

rotisserie chicken| mandarin oranges | edamame | avocado | boiled egg

I try not to feed my kids too much frozen food but sometimes you have to.  I really like the Kidfresh brand.  My kids like their fish sticks, chicken nuggets, and chicken meatballs.  They also do mac and cheese but neither of my kids love mac and cheese which blows my mind.

Other frozen foods we like are the puff pastry dogs from Trader Joes, Morning Star veggie burgers, and Dr Praeger Spinach nuggets.

The divided plates above are from skip hop and they are our favorites.

Skip Hop Plate Set

If you have any meals your kids love, I would love the recommendations!

Kale + Chickpea Caprese Salad

Now that the weather is warmer, I am all about some Summer Salads.  This salad takes like 5 minutes to toss together.  Super easy but it is so yummy and fresh.  If you have time make your own pesto it is always better.  I was lazy and used store bought though and it was still really good.  Fresh tomatoes are key.  For this salad I recommend the lacindo kale (the kind that is not curly).  It shreds perfectly for this salad.  Since kale is a bit sturdier this will save in your fridge for about 2 days, although it is best the first day.  Perfect for a Summer alfresco dinner!

Enjoy!

|| K A L E  + C H I C K P E A  C A P R E S E  S A L A D ||

- 1 bunch lacindo kale

- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained

- 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered

- 1 container small fresh mozzarella balls

- 1 container pesto

- handful shredded fresh basil

Shred the kale into thin strips.  Place in a bowl with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and chick peas.  Coat with the pesto and toss all together!  You may not need the whole container of pesto, just depends how much pesto you want on your salad:)

The Dress Edit | Wedding Attire

Today is a reader request day.  I received an email wanting some ideas of what to wear for Spring and Summer weddings.   Wishing I had a wedding coming up so I could buy one of these gorgeous frocks! There are some really great options right now.  These are great versatile dresses for any kind of event.

|| BB Dakota Trapeze Dress

This dress is gorgeous and won't break the bank.  Love the colors and pattern.

|| Blaque Label Dress

I can't believe the price of this dress.  It looks way more expensive.  Such a beauty.

|| BCBG Cecile Dress

I actually own this dress from last year in a different color.  It is such a great, flattering fit.  I love the embroidery detail.

 || Amanda Uprichard Giselle Dress

You can never go wrong with a classic black strapless dress.  This is a dress that would never be outdated.

|| French Connection Beaded Shift

This shift is sitting in my shopping cart right now.  Wishing I had some where to wear it to.  Love the color of blue and the beaded detail.

|| Parker Bayou Strapless Dress

This dress is my favorite shade of blue.  Just stunning.

|| Cynthia Vincent Fringe Dress

You might remember I bought this in the purple color.  Well the black is now on sale 40% off.  Such a fun little shift dress.

|| Line and Dot Pleated Midi Dress

This dress is a great price and I love the neon yellow color.  Also comes in blush.  This is a great option for a beach wedding because it would look cute with flats as well as heels.

|| Joie Anaise Dress

This dress is such a beautiful shade of pink.  I like that you could dress it up for a wedding or throw on flats for a more casual look, meaning you get more bang for buck.

|| Charlie Jade Beaded Maxi

I have this dress in a different print and love it. The embellished neckline really makes it pop.

 a view of it on me:)

|| Alice and Olivia Twist Back Dress

I am always a fan of blush/nude dresses.  The back of this is so pretty.

|| T-Bags Knot Front Dress

The simple knot detail takes this plain dress to another level.  

Since many of these dresses are plain I would pair them with a fun pair of statement earrings.

Alexis Bittar Earrings (50% off)  | Kendra Scott Danielle Earrings

Adia Kibur Crystal Drop Earrings | Candy Shop Fringe Earrings (I own these !)

If you need a few sandal ideas, I rounded up a few of my favorites.  I tend to prefer a nude sandal only because they go with everything.