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Fall Wish List

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Fall transitional dress

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Our Southern Cali weather is super slow to get the memo that it's officially fall!  We are still hitting triple digits here on most days!  I have a closet of cute fall outfits all ready to go but in the mean time I will pair my dresses with sleek loafers for a transitional look until the weather catches up. When the temps cool down, I plan to top this dress with a black blazer, tights and booties for a warm layered look. 

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Video: Night at the Emmy's

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This past Sunday I had the most fun ever at the Emmy's!!  I was invited to join Dooney and Bourke for a night of red carpet, live show, endless celebs and Govenor's Ball.  To say it was amazing was an understatement!  Here is a little video recap of it all!  

music: premiere beat- new summit

beauty: heidi garrett

dress; h&m

shoes: badgely mischka

earrings: nadir 

image credits: usmagazine.com, vanityfair.com, mercurynews.com and glamour.com

Back to School Kids Fashion

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The girls go back to school next week and it's all bitter sweet!  We have had a great summer but I can't say I'm ready for a routine again.  We are stocking up on our "Back to School" outfit staples and have our closets almost ready for the new year.  

When planning outfits for back to school, I always aim for a capsule approach.  A "capsule" wardrobe is one that each piece is timeless and can be interchanged with the others to create different looks for each season.  We aim for comfy dresses and tops that can be layered with cool denim jackets or leggings when the weather chills.  I also like to shop for the comfiest of shoes.  I a only buy shoes that last and can be worn with a million different outfit combos.  We typically opt for one pair of "running" shoes, one pair of boots that can double as rain boots, and one pair of fashionable shoes like booties.  

Newport Dunes Camping

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We snuck away for some beach camping this summer at Newport Dunes.  Not only is camping one of our most favorite family activities it's the best way for us to unplug!  We grilled, swam, fished, worked endlessly on our 1000 piece puzzle.  If looking for a super fun and super easy family vacation in Southern California, you must try Newport Dunes!  We are already planning our next trip!

Disclaimer...Capri lost her two top teeth and was pretty excited about it!  Look at the big cheesy grin in every shot!  

Our New Home

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As many of you know if you follow my Instagram or Snapchat (username: LifewLipstick) , that we recently moved!  A little back story....for years we had been envisioning ourselves moving closer to the beach. We had a plan to relocate before the girls got to engrained in school.  My husband got a new job near the coast around the new year and it seemed like the time was right.  We went on full force crazy house hunting.  I mean check Redfin, Trulia, Zillow 7,000 times a day crazy! It was bad!!  I would call my husband in the middle of his work day after just leaving open houses.  He would send me link after to link to different options.  In the end nothing felt right.  Nothing gave me the "pitter patter heart" feeling of wanting spending Christmases and hosting dinner parties and taking walks in the neighborhood in each house.  You know, that "girl" feeling.   We had basically thrown in the towel after  so much frustration.  I started poking around in our current area again and landed on one that looked promising.  I drove the street and just knew it was right.  When I got to the house, I of course snuck into  the backyard since no one was living in the home and had all the "feels" .  It was OUR house! I called Erik and we scheduled a walk through with our realtors and made a game plan to make it happen.  Within a month we were in our new home!  We have endless plans for it and couldn't be more thrilled!  

Since our home was built in the 1950's we are planning for lots of updates and adding personal touches!  We started with the front of the house.  We changed out the paint, freshened up the landscaping and added on a gable to the front as well as new lighting and front door. We loved the feel of chic modern farmhouse.  Very Joanna and Chip Gaines of us, I know! We also plan to continue the brick on the porch and add on rocking chairs and some potted plants.   For more photos from Instagram , make sure you look through the hashtag #LWLOHome. 

Here is a fun before and after! 

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Nordstrom SALE: SHOES

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It's eye candy overload in the shoe department!  I'm dying for these booties!!  I also snagged another pair of Salt water duck boots in cream and these super comfy sneaks for work!

Nordstrom SALE: BAGS

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Don't miss out on some gorgeous steals on swoon worthy bags! The Kate Spade blush tote  is over $140 off and the Sole Society backpack has made this busy mama hands free countless times.  Sale prices change on August 8th! 

Nordstrom SALE: HOME

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We have been in our new home for about 3 months now and I've been in major decor mode.  Talking hours of Pinterest!!  We definitely have a coastal, nautical love in our decor and I picked my faves from the Nordstrom Sale that may just make their debut in our new kitchen and family room. Let me know if any of you are interested in seeing our renovation process and progress. Leave me a comment and I will add in some of that fun stuff if you all are interested. 

Grey Cape

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Striped Shirtdress

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I am constantly searching for comfy dresses that work for business as well as running errands.  This sweet striped shirtdress hit the perfect note with it's cute white cuffs and nipped waist.  It also has pockets!  Done and done!!!  

Nautical Black and White

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Nothing has ever made me feel more like a girl boss than wearing all white and black. I don't know why but it's my "gonna crush this" uniform. Mix that with a little nautical and I'm such a happy camper!  These amazing black pants fit like sweatpants and make even my short legs seem long!  There is nothing more in my life that I want than to feel tall and these pants did the trick! I'm telling you, GIRL BOSS!!  The buttons put me over the edge and I just had to have them!  


Floral scalloped blouse

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Spring has sprung in So Cal and I am so giddy about it!  There is nothing sweeter than the walking out into warm sun and the smell of fresh cut grass.  Talk about boost of endorphins!!  

Hat, Blouse, Sunglasses, Bag, Pants similar here and here, Flats also love these and these

Blue and White Tassels

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This weekend was a blast!  We celebrated my cousin's wedding and Sunday I spent the day beautifying a beautiful bride!  We are back reality this Monday. This adorable tasseled top could make any Monday more fun! I paired it here with a comfy skirt for hitting my chores.  I also plan to throw it over a swimsuit this summer at the pool or with white skinny jeans on cooler nights. 

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Easter dresses

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We love Easter in our home and this year we may even be in our new house!  EEEEKKK!  We typically celebrate Easter with a big brunch at our house. I love planning the menu full of frittatas, fruit salad and of course deviled eggs.  Last year we did a waffle bar and it was pretty epic.  Toppings galore full of chocolate chips, fresh whipped cream, berries and sprinkles.  We may need to make that a staple for our menu.  I love to deck the table out with fresh flowers and sweet Easter bunny accents.  We have more additions to the family these days in our cousins which makes the Easter egg hunt that more competitive!  Capri is so nosy and cheats by watching us hide eggs through the window.  They love dressing up in their sweet party dresses and this year I can't even deal with the cuteness of this bunny ear headband!  I'm also dying over these gorgeous handmade floral ear headbands by our lovely friend Carissa at JL Designs.  So gorg! 

Easter dress