Wednesday, October 12, 2016

ShopBop Main Event Sale Save 25-30% | My Top Picks

Hey Friends.  I wanted to let ya'll know the Shopbop Main Event Sale started today.  This is basically like their Friends and Family Event.  If you spend up to $500 you save 25% and if you spend $500 or more you save 30%.  The event is only for 3 days so if you shop early you will have the best size selections.  
Don't forget to use code MAINEVENT16 when you check out
Below are a few favorites.  I always think this sale is a great time to buy investment pieces.  There are a few Fall pieces I have had my eye on that I plan to buy now. 

This is the best time to buy Rag and Bone booties.  Order up a 1/2 size in these as they run small.  I have said it a million times but Rag and Bone boots are worth the investment.  The quality is great and they are comfortable.  I can wear these all day and my feet don't hurt.


I also love my Newbury boots, I own these in gray, black and brown.  They don't run quite as small as the Harrow.

You know my love for Mara never ends.  I ordered this dress.  I am headed to NYC next week and plan to pack it! 

I love this tee shirt so much, it is on the pricey side for a tee but I can't tell you how often I wear mine.  This wine color is perfect for Fall.

I own this sweatshirt too and it is so soft!  I toss it on most night with my lounge pants when I am chilly.  I have a size XS.
It also comes in black.

I have a similar version of this dress in white.  The black is gorgeous, perfect for any weddings or upcoming holiday parties.

My favorite jeans.  They run TTS. 

These are hands down my favorite pumps.  They run TTS and I can't tell you how often I wear mine.
I recently bought this and love it.  It is nice and lightweight for this time of the year and has the cutest split back.  I ordered a size small.

This is also a great time to invest in a Claire V Clutch.  The leopard is my favorite!


I love my Missoni scarfs so much.  I like this new style with the fringe.  The black/tan would go with everything.

I am obsessed with this sweater.  It also comes in black. 

I love the Maria high wise jeans.  They suck everything in.  This gray color is a new favorite for Fall.

I own these black ones and trust me they are so flattering.

I get compliments every time I wear these.  They are flattering on everyone.  
and for any of you who are lusting after the Stuart Weitzman boots I posted yesterday you can now save 30%.  Stuart Weitzman rarely runs sales, they are usually excluded from this event.  Not many sizes are left though:)



So many great options!  



Easy Week Night Meal Ideas | Freezer Friendly + Under 20 Minutes + Crock Pot

I had a reader request to share some easy week night meal ideas.  My reader was a new mom and wanted meal ideas that were easy to make ahead and keep in the freezer, slow cooker meals or just quick prep time meals.  

Casseroles and lasagnas are always easy to make ahead and freeze.  Then at dinner time all you have to do is cook them.  Add a green salad and you have a tasty weeknight meal.  I also included some easy 20 minute and under meals as well.  Not necessarily meals you would freeze but just meals that are easy to whip together and don't take a lot of prep time. 

An easy short cut for any of the dishes that call for shredded chicken is to use a rotisserie chicken.  This saves so much time plus lets be honest I don't love dealing with raw chicken.  You don't have to dirty up a dish either cooking the chicken. 



This seriously takes less than 10 minutes to make.  You can serve this over pasta or with crusty bread.  it is only a few ingredients but full of flavor.  

These are super easy to make and freeze.  If you want to freeze them mold them into patties and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Place the baking sheet in the freezer until they harden. Then you can remove them from the tray and place in a freezer ziploc bag and remove as needed.  Just make the fresh relish when you are ready to serve them.


I grew up eating this casserole and still love it.  It is not healthy but it is comfort food at it's finest.  This is a great one to make ahead and freeze.

I know lasagnas can take a bit of effort to prepare but they are really worth it and they save so well in the freezer.  You could easily divide this recipe in half and make 2 smaller lasagnas or one large one. 

Leave the avocado and jalapenos off if you decide to freeze this.  


If you want an easy week night dinner this one takes 5 minutes tops to toss together.  So easy and delicious.  

You could easily add ground beef to these if you want but they are really good without the meat.  These take about 10 minutes to make. 

This is one of my favorite slow cooker meals.  This beef is incredible.  It makes a ton so you could easily freeze some.  We use it for tacos and nachos.  

If you are craving Thai food this recipe was really easy to make.   It takes under 20 minutes.  While the noodles cook just scramble the eggs and whisk together the sauce and you have dinner! 


Quiches are my new go-to week night meal. Both of my kids will gobble up a quiche,  veggies and all so I consider that a winning dish.   You can whip a quiche together in 20 minutes tops and there are so many options.  I make up a new one every few weeks.  Last night we had chicken, roasted broccoli and smoked gouda.  

If you want to make a quiche and freeze it, I usually cook it part of the time until the egg solidifies about 25-30 minutes.  Then you can let it cool and cover with saran wrap and foil and freeze it. 




We almost prefer this to our tomato pie.  The addition of the zucchini and squash is really good in it.  Bake this partially and then freeze it. 


I find soups are a really easy one pot weeknight meal as well.  Most of these soups I made in a big pot on our stove but I am sure you could cook them in your slow cooker if you prefer.  If you do the slow cooker I would wait and add the pasta at the very end so it does not get soggy.  





I would love to hear any recommendation y'all have for easy week night meals!! 




Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Obsession | Over The Knee Boots

I have lusted over these Stuart Weitzman Over the Knee Boots forever.  Every time I see someone wearing them I am convinced I need pair.  They look so good with everything.  But the price, not so much.




$800 is A LOT of money for a pair of shoes.    I get it they are an investment piece and if I lived somewhere with cooler temperatures I might would consider it but in Charleston we just don't have a ton of cool weather so I wasn't sure how often I would actually wear over the knee boots.  I wanted to find a cheaper option and I am thrilled with what I found.

Since I have been in Charlotte this past week we have spent a lot of time at the mall, especially Nordstrom.  I love department store shopping and so wish Charleston had a good department store.  I managed to find a way cheaper version of the Stuart Weitzman boots and I love them!  I didn't pack much because I assumed we would only be here two days not a week so I have been wearing these boots non-stop.


The boots are under $200 and everything else I am wearing is under $40!  
This is the sweater I mentioned over the weekend.  I bought the oatmeal and dark green colors.  Size down as it runs on the large side.  I am wearing an XS.  It is the perfect length to wear with leggings.  
The scarf is only $19 and I swear it looks way more expensive in person. It is a lightweight material and not too thick which is perfect for this time of the year.  Plus the black and cream go with everything.
The tie detail on the back of my boots is my favorite detail.
It looks like my color is currently sold out but they are still available in my exact same style in this gorgeous burgundy color.  The boots are seriously so comfortable and I found they ran TTS.  They have a small side zipper and are really easy to get on and off.
I also found some other really similar versions all from Nordstrom.  Scroll through to see 8 similar options all under $250!  Most of them come in other color options too so click on the pictures to see the other color options.


My lip color is the Chanel Milky Blueberry, I mentioned yesterday.  It is the perfect fall shade and it stays on forever!!



You can shop my look from Nordstrom below!  




Thanks to Nordstrom for partnering on this post.