Workout Goals, Gear, and New Playlist

It has been almost 2 months since Sterling started school and I am finally starting to get back in a workout routine.  Not working puts me in a funk, so I am happy to be able to incorporate some exercise back in my life.  It took me awhile to figure out what time it was going to work for me to fit a run in.  I used to run in the mornings around 6:30-7 but now that is right when Sterling is getting up and ready for school and we leave the house by 7.  What has been working so far is I take Sterling to school get back home around 7:30 and run then.  Matt's work schedule is different everyday so some days he has to leave the house before then.  But when he can stay he does and watches Frances while I run because I hate running with a stroller.  I try to run every other day and do about 3 miles.

I next want to incorporate some yoga and or Barre.  I would ideally like to run 3 days and do a class 2 days.  I am trying to decide now if I want to join an actual gym or just pay for the classes when I feel like going at a studio.  I welcome any suggestions if you Charleston people have favorite yoga and barre classes.  The only allure of the gym is they would have childcare which would be helpful.

At night I do try and do some yoga stretches at home before bed.  Molly Sim's book has a section with like 10 poses that I really like. 

I mentioned before but we have finally have a Nordstrom Rack in Charleston and let me tell you it is my happy place.  Last week when I was there I decided to browse all the workout gear and found some amazing stuff.  They carry Zella which I love!

 Zella Jacket | Zella Leggings | Zella Tank | Running Shoes (Similar)

These pants are amazing.  If our store had the others colors I would have bought another color.  They run TTS.  I am wearing a size small. These are the Z By Zella brand and I honestly can't tell a difference between them and regular Zella.

The jacket is my favorite color blue.  Also runs TTS.  I am in a small.  I know I will be wearing this often this Fall.  I own two other Zella Jackets that are a favorite.  They fit really well.

No workout post is complete without a cheesy stretch photo:)

A few other fabulous Zella finds at Nordstrom Rack, most are 40% off and many are up to 65% off.

You can also shop the whole Zella Collection here.

I also wanted to share my new running playlist.  I always love finding new workout songs and I try and switch up my songs every few weeks to keep me inspired.

You can shop my look below.

Thanks to Nordstrom Rack for sponsoring this post

Scenes From Our Weekend + Major Mara Hoffman Sale

How is it possible that this is the last full week in September?  It will be the holidays before we know it!  I don't know why but this year has flown by super fast. 

Thursday night while we were on our nightly golf cart ride we witnessed the most incredible rainbow.  I had only seen half rainbows before, never a full one.  It was so spectacular the picture doesn't do it justice.  I couldn't fit the whole rainbow in my picture but man was it cool.  You can tell Sterling was super excited and he kept asking where the pot of gold was.

Friday Matt and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary.  Since it fell during the week and Matt had a trial that week it worked out perfectly to celebrate on Friday.  We decided to try The Drawing Room, the restaurant located in the Vendue Inn hotel.  We had not checked out the Vendue since it was renovated and it was just gorgeous. 

So much cool art work and most of it is for sale. I loved the atmosphere and vibe of the hotel and The Drawing Room.

 and the food, oh the food.  Matt and I were blown away by every course we had.  

We shared the peach, beet and speck salads.  I loved the slabs they used to serve the 2 salads on. Beautiful presentation.

We both ordered the grouper with local succotash,  fried okra, and cauliflower puree for our main dish.  It was perfection. We cleaned our plates.  They also had an excellent wine list and the dessert was delicious.

We had such a fabulous night out and will most defnitley go back to The Drawing Room.

Dress is old Clover Canyon similar here and here

Saturday the boys went fishing and I took Frances Moon and we hit up a few pop-up shops.  

This was outside Mac and Murphy at the ProgenyShoppe Pop-up in her new Boy + Girl Bubble Dress.

We then stopped by the Troubadour sample sale and I got some beautiful things.  My first Troubadour dress, I am so excited about it.

Saturday night we headed to the Yacht Club to meet the boys.  Matt caught a huge Flounder. We cooked it last night for dinner and it was so fresh and tasty.  Nothing better than fresh caught fish.

Stripe Top is Troubadour

Enjoyed our favorite "Blue Chips" from Pasianos.

Sunday we went to church and enjoyed some time outside.  I love this picture I snapped of my two loves.

I wanted to share a few of my Mara Hoffman Dresses are on major sale. 

This swing dress runs on the loose side, I am in XS.  

It is so soft and comfortable.  You can wear it as a dress or cover-up. 

Swing Dress also in Black Rainbow Print and Pastel Stripes Print on sale

Sunglasses are JCrew (only a few left in stock)

I mentioned this dress a few weeks ago but it is now reduced even more and only $80.  In this dress I am wearing a medium.

Shift Dress

 

Other Mara Hoffman on major sale (all under $100)

Have a great Monday.

Weekend Style + Sales

Yay for the weekend! 

I mentioned this blouse in my favorites list this week.  I just love the Fall colors and ruffle detail at the bottom. I am wearing size XS in the blouse.

The jeans have become on constant rotation.  They are so awesome for the price and they run TTS.

I finally got a pair of lace up flats. I bought mine at Steve Madden but looks like they are not online so check you stores.  I linked to an identical black pair.

Loft Blouse | Boho Beads Necklace | Blank Jeans (under $100) | Steve Madden Flats (similar)

Cheers to the weekend.

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JCREW is offering 25% off everything for their Fall Style Event.  I stopped in the store yesterday and found some really cute stuff.

This Turtleneck was my favorite buy.  I am wearing the size XS.  It is so soft and I love the loose fit.

Turtleneck 

Also loved this teired blouse.  It comes in black, flame or ivory. 

I am wearing size 2.

Tiered Blouse

This crossbody also came home with me.  Obsessed with the blush color and with the discount it comes to under $100. (However someone on instagram mentioned the purse was excluded online, I bought mine in store and got the discount).

Bennet Crossbody

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Banana Republic is running a sale too on a lot of their new Fall items. 

Use code BRSALE

 I loved this Camo Sweater.  I liked how the sides were open.

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping.

Sterling and Frances Moon Old Navy Favorites

Happy Friday!!  

I don't know if you guys know but today starts the Big Kids and Baby Sale at Old Navy.  Everything will be on sale and many items are 50% off.  As if their prices already are not awesome enough they will be even better. 

Old Navy will also be hosting an in store fundraiser event Saturday where local community heroes will talk to the kids about safety!  You can shop and your kids will be occupied with activities in store.

We are huge Old Navy fans in our house.  It is my go to for everyday clothes for Sterling and Frances Moon.

I am obsessed with the sweater Sterling is rocking and you gotta love his model pose:)  Best part the sweater is only $9 now.

The white thermal tee he is wearing underneath is on sale for $5. We bought several different colors.

We had similar vest to the one Frances is wearing last year and she wore it all the time.  So great to throw on over anything.  It is hard to tell but her dress has tiny little gold bugs on it, so adorable.

A vest is always a must.

and this may be my absolute favorite picture of Sterling. He looks so grown up, sniff sniff.

I had a sweater I wanted Frances to wear with her Chambray Dress but she was not having it.  At all.

 She just wanted to play with it. How can you deny that face??

Here is a better look at it, it is so cute on!

The fox shoes are our favorite.  We had a pair last year and were so excited to see them again this year! Looks like are not online yet but they are in the store so check your local store!

These two have such a sweet bond when they aren't fighting and aggravating each other:)

FRANCES MOON'S OUTFITS|  Bug Swing Dress | Sherpa Vest | Fox Shoes

Chambray Dress | Stripe Cardigan | Fox Shoes

STERLING'S OUTFITS |  Stripe Sweater | White Thermal Shirt | Jogger Pants

Stripe Long Sleeve Tee | Orange Puffy Vest | Jogger Pants

A few other favorites at Old Navy right now:

Sweatshirt | Plaid Dress | Vest | Aztec Fleece
Cord Joggers | Bow Boots | Poncho | Sweater

Photos | Rick Dean Photography

Thanks to Old Navy for sponsoring this post.

What's In My Bag

Guilty confession, my US Weekly Magazine is one of the highlights of my week.  I have always loved celebrity gossip, so when it arrives in the mail I am one happy camper.  I love the page, What's in my Bag,  where the celebrities share what they keep in their purses.  For some reason this always fascinates me.  While I am no celebrity I thought it would be fun to share a peek in my purse. 

Disclaimer.  This was taken after I cleaned my purse out.  Common items in my purse are spare change, crumpled receipts, crushed food, and trash.  But that stuff is no fun to look at.

Also note I used to keep diapers and wipes in purse but now that Frances is older and I don't change her diaper as often I just keep a few in my car. It makes my purse so much lighter without them in there.

Purse | Annabel Ingall

I am frequently switching purses but this is one of my favorite everyday purses.  It has so much room and I love the look.  I have the larger size.

Also comes in Tan | and Military

Gucci Wallet- My wallet is almost 6 years old and still kicking it.  I used my Christmas money one year to buy it during an after Christmas sale and still love it.

Gigi Notebook- I always keep a notebook with me.  I am super old fashioned and like to write to-do lists, grocery lists, and ideas down.  I like this leather binder because you can refill the pages and use it year to year.

Wet Hairbrush- If you don't have one you need one.  This brush saved my life, and works wonders on my tangled hair.  I keep it in my purse more for the kids.  I feel like I frequently need a brush for them.

Altoids- I hate gum, never chew it but I love a good strong mint.  Helps knock out bad breath if you have it.

Car Keys- love my tassel key chain.  

It makes it so easy to find my keys in my purse, plus it's cute!

Hand Sanitizer- a must especially now that the kids are back in school!  Germ Central.

Ray-Bans- I always have at least one pair of sunglasses in my purse.  These are my new favorites.

Contact Travel Case-  I have major contact issues.  They are constantly watering and irritating my eyes so I carry this case with me in case I need to remove them while I am out.

Sheseido Powder- Hands down the best face powder ever.  It provides such smooth and even coverage.  I always toss it in my purse before I leave in case I need a touch up.  It really makes your skin flawless.   I use I20 for those curious about colors.

Beauty Counter Rose Water Spray- The perfect uplifting spray.  This is great if you travel often.  Just a spritz refreshes your face.

Make-up Case

Inside my make-up pouch I keep lipsticks and perfume.

Beauty Counter Rose Lipstick

Beauty Counter Scarlet Lipstick

Stila Lipstick in Betsy

Chanel Lip gloss (the best lip gloss ever)

Jo Malone Peony& Blush Perfume (this is the perfect small size perfume for your purse)

I also always have snacks in my purse for the kids.  They are always hungry all the time!  Veggie chips for the kids and I love the Trader Joe's individual nut trail mix packs.  They are the perfect small snack on the go!

What do you keep in your purse that I don't and need to?