Weekend Style + Best Deals

Happy Saturday!  I hope everyone is enjoying the start to the weekend.  My parents are down here visiting, they had some damage to their condo during Hurricane Matthew so they are dealing with that but we are excited to have them in town.  Today we have a birthday party and plan to do a little home shopping. 

I wore this off shoulder blouse for dinner last night.  I am still loving the off shoulder trend.  I loved the fall floral print on this one and it is under $70.  I am wearing the US 6 size.

Blouse | Earrings | Jeans

Baublebar is offering 25% off the entire site.  I love all my jewels from there but these two earrings are my favorite.

Use code BOO25 for the discount.

Crispin Drops

Tassels Tri Color | Regular Tassels

I think I am going to order these for the Holidays.

Hoops

Gigi New York is running a Halloween promotion as well.  You can earn gifts depending on how much money you spend.

LOFT

50% off sweaters.  I went back this week and bought the gray vest like my tan because it is only $35 right now.  I am wearing a small.

Gray Vest | Tee | Jeans | Shoes also in several other colors HERE

I also picked up this sweater.  Runs large I am in an XS.

Sweater

Nordstrom did some new mark downs.  

I have this off shoulder top in the red color and love it.  There are 3 colors left and they are on sale for $16!!  I am wearing the red version in the picture up top. 

Off Shoulder Blouse

JBrand Maria High rise jeans are now 30% off.

I am loving this skull scarf.  It comes in so many colors and is only $19!   It reminds of the Alexander McQueen ones.  

Skull Scarf

I also like this one, it is only $30.  I don't why but I love skull scarves:)

Skull Scarf

I love this Vince Drape front vest that is now 60% off.  Would be great paired with leggings or jeans.

Vest

Happy Saturday and Happy Shopping!

Thoughts For Thursday

Lots of random stuff today:)

I started some one on one training at the gym this week.  In addition to my regular classes I am going to do 2 1 hour training sessions each week.  My goal is to firm and tone up and to be able to wear a 2 piece next Summer.  I always feel more comfortable in one pieces and want to feel that way in a bikini as well.   We took some initial measurements so in about 4 weeks I will try and share what we have been doing and if it works!

This workout tank is a favorite style of mine because it is not fitted- the back is super cute too!  

Tank | Leggings | Shoes

Yesterday I took the kids to the Legare Pumpkin Farm on John's Island.  I had not been to this one before.  The kids loved it, they were able to go in the pumpkin patch and pick their own pumpkins, do a hayride and then play on a playground there.  

I promise Frances had fun contrary to this face.

The pigs chasing the hayride kind of freaked me out.  I just kept thinking about bacon and how they were mad I ate it!

We brought Sterling's friend Oliver with us.  Such Cuties.

I am wearing the tee I mentioned Tuesday.

Tee Shirt | Necklace | Jeans | Sunglasses

Lunch this week : Tuna + White Bean Salad and Hummus.

I just got two new cookbooks to add to my ever growing collection and both are awesome.  I own every single Ina Garten cookbook and I can promise you her recipes never disappoint.   Skinny Taste is a new find,  I have made several recipes of hers and they are always easy and tasty.

Cooking for Jeffery | Skinny Taste

I bought this green blouse a few months ago and it sold out quickly but is now back in stock.

I am wearing a size small.  

Peplum Blouse 

I have been in the mood to bake this week and made Smitten Kitchen's Pumpkin Muffins.  They are always a hit. They are especially great drizzled with honey.

A recent outfit picked out by Frances Moon.  I have stopped trying to argue with her and just let her rock what she wants to.

Fur vest | Tutu | Shoes

Loft is having a major sweater sale and 3 of my favorites are part of it. 

Vest- now only $35

I can't tell you how often I wear this vest.  It is not super cold in Charleston yet so I just toss it on over a tee shirt.  My mom and sister ordered it too they loved mine so much.  I am wearing a small.

also comes in gray.

Rib Trim Sweater- now $27

This comes in several other colors but I am sucker for blush.  I am wearing a size small. 

Cowl Neck Tunic- now $29

I am wearing a small in this also.  It is super soft.  

I frequently get asked about my favorite wines and this rose is hands down one of my favorites and only $10!

Have a great Thursday:0  This made me chuckle!

14 Fall Shoes | Under $200

There are so many great shoe options for Fall right now.  I rounded up a few favorites and they all are under $200!!

Metallic Air Max

I am slightly obsessed with these metallic Nikes.  Yes Please.

Ugg Slip Ons also HERE 

My favorite shoes from NYC also come in black.  You better believe I ordered a pair. 

Over the Knee Boots

My over the knee boots are now restocked in all 3 colors.  These fit like a dream and are so comfy and easy to get on and off.

Lace Up Flats

I love lace up flats for fall.  They look so good with skinny jeans.  These come in 5 colors and are under $70!

Cut Out Booties

Every time I see someone wearing these I want a pair.  I love the cut out detail and lower heel.

Open Toe Booties

This gray color is perfection.   These are a good casual option.

Open toe Bootie

Another open toe bootie but with a sexier heel.  These come in several colors and I love the braided detail.

Slouch Tassel Bootie

These would be cute with dresses or jeans.

Mules

I am kind of on the fence about mules but I am digging these.  They seem so easy to slip on with jeans. 

Minnetonka Fringe Booties

I have these in the brown color and love them.  They are easy to slip on and comfy too.  I wear mine paired with leggings and jeans.  I love this new lighter color.

D'Orsay Flats

Always classic and they go with everything.

Sam Edelman Petty Boots

The perfect low heeled bootie.

Scallop Flats

These look just like the Chloe ones but for a fraction of the cost.

Ugg Boots

My sister has these and they are so cute on!  

Chicken and White Bean Chili with Cornbread Croutons + Favorite Soup Pot + New Tee

The slightly cooler temps have me craving Fall foods.  After being out of town a few days and eating every meal out I was more than ready to get back in my kitchen and cook.  I love dining out and experiencing new restaurants but I really love creating something tasty at home.   This chili could not be easier and it is packed with flavor.  The cornbread is super simple and a favorite my mom always makes.  You can eat it by the slice but it is fun to cut it into croutons for garnish!  Added bonus both my kids loved it.  I did serve theirs before adding the jalapenos in so it was less spicy.

||  C H I C K E N + W H I T E  B E A N  C H I L I  

W I T H  C O R N B R E A D  C R O U T O N S ||

- 1 Rotisserie Chicken shredded

- 2 cans cannellini or great white northern beans, rinsed and drained

- 1 white onion chopped

- 2 garlic cloves minced

- (2) 4oz cans green chiles

- 1.5 teaspoons oregano

- 1 teaspoon cumin

- 1/4 tsp cayenne 

- 1 or 2 tablespoon pickled jalapenos depending how spicy you want it

- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese

- 6 cups chicken broth

- salt and pepper to taste

- sliced  green onions

In a large pot or dutch onion heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.  Add in the onion and garlic and cook about 5 minutes.   Add in oregano, cumin, and cayenne.  Then add in chicken and stir all together. Let this cook about 2-3 minutes.  Add in drained beans, green chiles and chicken broth.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Let this simmer 30 minutes to an hour.  Right before serving add in the pickled jalapenos and 1 cup shredded cheese.  

Garnish with the rest of the shredded cheese, green onions, sour cream and cornbread croutons. 

|| C O R N B R E A D  C R O U T O N S ||

- 2 packages Jiffy Cornbread

- 2 eggs

- 8 oz sour cream

- 1 stick butter

- 1 14oz can creamed corn.

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Melt butter in a 9x12 baking dish.  Mix other ingredients and pour in pan over melted butter.  Bake 30-40 mins.  Let cool and then slice into squares.  

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If you are looking for a good soup pot I have this one and love it.  It was a wedding gift 9 years ago and I still use it often.  Le Creuset is expensive but totally worth it.

Le Creuset Dutch Oven

This is a less expensive version and I have heard great things about the Martha Stewart line. This one is more than 50% off right now and under $100!

Martha Stewart Pot

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I wanted to share one of my favorite NYC purchases.  I am a sucker for a good tee shirt.  This one is so soft and I like the fit.  I am wearing a size small. I probably could have worn the XS as this runs on the larger side but I like my tees looser.  

I went with the white color but I really liked the green too.

Tee Shirt also HERE