Vampire Halloween

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DETAILS: JAQUARD DRESS  (DYING OVER THIS ONE!) | BLACK LACE BRALETTE | BLACK BOW PUMPS | LIPGLOSS (SHADE: CABERNET) | VELVET CHOKER

CODY: GREY SUIT | BOW TIE | SHOES

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! This year Cody and I decided to do another glam theme look (you can see last years look here). We had it down to 2 different options and decided on vampires (saving the other idea for next year)! I wanted it to feel vintage with dark tones and decided on the this dress to set the tone. The colors were perfect and I loved the jacquard detailing. I also added this velvet choker (under $30) and this strappy and lace bralette to add some detailing and interest to the look. I love how all the straps layed in the back with the bra and dress overlay.

The make up was really key, thanks to my amazingly talented friends Jill and Tatum who did my hair and makeup! We used a deep bordeaux lip (this one in shade miss conduct with a black lip liner), pale makeup, a bit of glitter, and a dramatic smokey eye. And the best accessories for a more realistic look were the add-on fangs and colored contacts (how cool did this pink pair turn out?! Cody stuck to red for more of a hungry vampire look). Voila!

We have a family themed costume for tonight – a little more playful 😉 so be sure to follow along on Instagram @HelloFashionBlog to see our costumes!

Cody and I did our first Facebook live last night! Did any of you guys watch? It was a lot longer than I thought it was going to be lol, sorry if we rambled! But it was so much fun! We are going to do another one this Sunday, so if there is something in particular you want to see let me know 🙂

What are you guys being for Halloween?? Do you guys have your costumes ready??

XX, Christine

Photos: Emmy Lowe Photo | MUA: Jill Marie Makeup | Hair: Tatum Wetzel

 

xo, Christine

New York City

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WINK BEANIE (UNDER $60 – LOVE THIS SWEATSHIRT VERSION!) | BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE SCARF | BLACK BOW GLOVESLEATHER SHEARLING COAT | LEATHER SKIRT (UNDER $40) | STRIPED TOP (UNDER $20)| AVIATORS | OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS | BAG POM | BLACK CROSSBODY

Happy Friday from New York! Cody and I are here for a quick trip for work! Lot’s of exciting things in the works for the blog and ILY! I always love NYC during the fall (or really any city during the fall haha) but it actually felt like winter had already hit! I love styling layers, so it’s the best season for fashion. I love this time of year because you can finally pull out all your cold weather gear and create so much dimension for your look.

Black and white are the two most timeless colors that never go out of style. Kate Spade New York has so many good black and white pieces right now! This wink beanie (under $100) is my favorite, I’m so obsessed! And the matching scarf with the pom-poms! Ahh I seriously went click happy adding everything to my cart when I saw all their new arrivals. I actually just got these matching socks too (under $20). Can you tell I have a problem with matching and embroidery pieces lol! Embroidery is having a moment.

Lastly this coat. I have an obsession with leather moto coats and have been looking for over a year for a warm one with shearling lining that fits good and has a luxe feel to wear in the winter. I was so excited to finally find that coat!

Below are a few more favorite accessories.

Are you guys excited for Halloween? Any big plans for the weekend? Can’t wait to take the kids trick-or-treating!

XX,
Christine

*In collaboration with Kate Spade New York.

xo, Christine

9 Reasons to Visit Utah in the Fall

I AM OBSESSED WITH FALLLLLLLL! Seriously, I wish everyday was fall. The clothes, the weather, the leaves – I seriously can’t get enough. I think Cody has probably heard me say over 1000 times “BABE!! Look at the tree woooowww isn’t is so beautiful!” Haha it’s basically become a joke in our family. Any tree Cody will point to it and be like wow look at that tree! Or wow look at that rock! Whenever we travel and meet new people and talk about Utah, everyone’s first response is “I hear it’s beautiful in the winter!” Usually it’s skiing, snow, the Sundance Film Festival, etc. Don’t get me wrong – I love Utah in the winter, but I am a total cold wimp! You might be surprised (unless you’ve witnessed a Utah autumn for yourself!) but I think Utah in the fall is even better – and not just because I’m a cold weather scrooge. Here are 6 reasons why:

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DETAILS: NAVY TURTLENECK (SIMILAR HERE) | DISTRESSED DENIM (SIMILAR HERE) | RUST SCARF (SIMILAR HERE) | SUEDE BOOTIES (SIMILAR HERE) | AVIATORS

These two kill me! If you guys follow me on Snapchat you probably saw a few cute snaps of Mio in the Audi. At 120 lbs, he has a hard time fitting in most tight spaces so he’s never really been a fan of car rides but he loved the Audi! There was so much space in the back he could stand up straight and even lay down all the day. It also had the longest sunroof that extended all the way back towards the cargo space – he was obsessed with watching it open and close!

1. Family-friendly. Utah is super family-oriented so you will never run out of family activities. Pumpkin patches are our tradition and there are soooo many really different ones in Utah! From picture-perfect greenhouse pumpkin patches, to a full blown farm complete with baby piglets to a tried and true pumpkin patch with acres of pumpkins still on the vine ready to be picked – there’s even one with a teepee. I think if I keep this up I’ll have hit every pumpkin patch in Utah soon. 🙂 Whatever your style, there are plenty of options.

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The baby pigs were seriously the cutest!! They would eat right out of your hand! Slash they also nip at your clothes! I was surprised pigs literally try to eat everything!

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DETAILS: MOM LIFE SWEATSHIRT | DISTRESSED DENIM (UNDER $100) | SUEDE BOOTIES (ON SALE – UNDER $100) | AVIATORS

2. Mountains, mountains, mountains. There are so many different canyons right here in Salt Lake that you could spend a day up every one of them and still want to see more. They are all so beautiful and actually really unique! I love the panoramic sunroof in the Q7 – it’s seriously HUGE. It really allows you to see so much more of the mountain view and get a full feel of your views. Fall is one of the best times to hike, too. If you wait until winter the snowfall makes the trails slippery and it’s hard for the kids to walk. During fall you can venture anywhere and it’s easier (and safer!) to explore or go off-trail to capture those really cool Insta shots ;). Plus the leaves changing color up the canyon are even better closer up.

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9 reasons to visit utah in the fall

DETAILS:RUST SWEATER (UNDER $100) | FRINGE VEST  (UNDER $100) |DISTRESSED DENIM | SUEDE BOOTIES | SUNGLASSES | WATCH 

3. Which brings me to the foliage. It’s crazy how long the leaves changing colors lasts here! This year the leaves started changing up in August in the mountains and it feels like they are just starting to change down in the valley this month so you get a solid month of the leaves changing colors. I once planned a trip to Oregon specifically to catch the colorful leaves on a hike and we missed it! It’s such a small window sometimes for fall, but in Utah you can always find those leaves changing somewhere. I have a real obsession with the leaves changing colors. Cody teases me about it, but I really do take the long way home or detour randomly just to find those amazing fall colors

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9 reasons to visit utah in the fall

4. Apple picking! Utah has grown so quickly, but it used to be full of orchards everywhere. There are so many cool spots to go apple-picking with the kids, and what’s a better souvenir than something you pick yourself? We haven’t gone yet but it’s been at the top of my fall to-do list all season!

5. College football: With two pretty big schools just an hour apart, college football season is like a cult here. The stadiums with a mountain backdrop make for such a cool view and atmosphere while you’re cheering with some hot chocolate and foam fingers in hand.

6. Fall line up: Utah has some of the best outdoor concert venues I’ve been to, from a cool view of the city at USANA to a close-up view of the Salt Lake at Saltair, There’s something about that crisp fall air while enjoying an outdoor concert that makes the atmosphere that much better.

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7. You can splurge or save: Since winter is considered more of the busy season, fall is a great time to visit without having to worry about the high price tags and “no vacancy” signs. There is such a variety of hotels/resorts and restaurants/eateries that you can find pretty much anything you are looking for at any budget.

8. Instagram-worthy everything: Seriously, from the food to the family activities to the sunrise and sunsets over the mountains, everything in Utah is insta-worthy. It’s a must-see!

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DETAILS: RUST SWEATER (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $100) | DISTRESSED DENIM | SUEDE BOOTIES | SUNGLASSES | NUDE CROSSBODY | BEANIE (SIMILAR HERE)

9. It’s all just a short drive away: 80% of Utah’s population lives in a solid 1.5 stretch along the Wasatch mountains, so every activity or sight you could ever want or imagine is never more than a few minutes away – whether it’s nightlife, a mountain trail, or just good food. We loved borrowing the new Audi Q7 so we could fit all three kids and Mio and still have leftover room to staycation comfortably while we explored more of our own backyard.

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Mio’s face here!!! Look at his smile lol!

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The technology in the Q7 was so cool – it senses so much on the road which makes it sooo easy to drive. And with the Q7’s full suite of driver assistance systems, it feels so much safer on the road.

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DETAILS: NAVY TURTLENECK (SIMILAR HERE) | DISTRESSED DENIM (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $100) | BURGUNDY JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS | AVIATORS

What are your favorite activities to do in Utah?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Audi.

 

xo, Christine

Floral Fall Details

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DETAILS: FLORAL HIGH-NECKED TOP (UNDER $60) | BLACK DENIM (UNDER $100) | BLACK BELT | GUCCI ANKLE BOOTS | NUDE WATCH | AVIATORS

Hi guys! We just got back from Florida yesterday. It was just a fun family getaway. Disney really is the most magical place on earth, isn’t it?! After a couple days in Orlando we headed to the beach and Cody surprised me by booking a pink resort! It was seriously so cute! I can never get enough pink!

There’s nothing better than the sunshine and sand, don’t get me wrong – but there’s something about coming back to this cold fall weather that I get excited about! I guess that’s the trade off for being able to trade off your swimsuit for your sweaters and boots. 😉 I have been loving high-necklines lately. Turtlenecks are an obvious pick for fall, but I also love high-necked blouses! I love the smocked neck in the vintage-feeling floral print (my top is under $60). The orange and burgundy tones are quintessential fall! I’m actually so excited because this was one of the pieces from my clothing line ILY, and it was featured in People StyleWatch this month!

Also, I didn’t realize until I added this pair of denim to my collection, that basically every other pair of black denim I own is distressed! OOPS! I needed a solid pair and a solid, non-distressed pair is the best option when you want something a little more polished but still want to stick with jeans. This pair was a great add and is under $100.

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

Mommy Son Halloween

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Christine and Beckam Halloween

Trying to get B to keep a straight or scary face was pretty comical – I kept saying B do a scary face and he kept cracking up every time it was so cute!

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This was his “scary face” which is a sad face, but his little pout kills me.

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Skeleton kisses!

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Ambience is everything. How eerie are these buildings??

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DETAILS: GREY HOODIE | BLACK DENIM (UNDER $100) | LEATHER JACKET | OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS | BLACK BOYFRIEND BAG (CHANEL – SIMILAR HERE)

MAKEUP: EYELINER FOR TEETH OUTLINE (SHADE: TROOPER) | BLACK EYESHADOW FOR HOLLOWED DETAILING (SHADE: BLACK METAL)

BECKAM:  BLACK SUEDE SNEAKERS
I’m so excited to share our first Halloween look for this year! Skeletons are the tried and true Halloween costume. You probably remember Cody’s and I couture skeleton from last year (stay tuned we did another awesome shoot for this year’s look I’ll be sharing later this week!). I wanted to take last year’s skeleton’s and transform it 180 into a street style mommy-son look.

One of the thing I looked forward to most growing up was becoming a mom. So it should come as no surprise that one of my favorite things to do is create matching looks with the kids (mom perks!). Beckam actually just made his first opinion on his #ootd last week so I know my outfit-coordinating days are numbered! Luckily his first outfit he picked was one I liked 😉 We’ve done coordinating costumes every year since he was a baby. So I wanted to continue the tradition.

Since we would be coordinating, I wanted to go for more of a street style look – something I could put together with pieces we already had in our closets. So don’t give up if you’ve procrastinated getting a costume! Makeup always makes for the best last-minute Halloween looks! Our look was actually featured on Byrdie last week. You can read tips to creating this look here.

I always love hearing about creative costumes! What are you guys going to be this year?

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XX, Christine

 

xo, Christine

5 Soup Recipes Everyone Will Love

Happy Sunday everyone! This weekend Cody and I took all the kids to Florida for their fall break and we have had such a blast! There really isn’t a more magical place than Disneyworld and I love watching all the kids just light up with excitement. 🙂 I am definitely not complaining about getting another dose of summer weather before winter hits in Utah! The colder weather has me craving some really good homemade soups and of course I wanted to share with you guys my favorite new recipes from Pinterest!
bacon

recipe via pinterest

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH BACON CRUMBLES

| Makes: 2-4 servings|

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup half and half

Spiced browned butter:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 pinch of ground cardamom

See directions here

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butternut

recipe via pinterest

BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE SOUP

| Makes: 8 servings|

Ingredients for soup:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 3 cups total)
  • 2 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds total), peeled and diced into chunks
  • 4 medium or 3 large apples (I like using a mix of sweet apples such as McIntosh or Golden Delicious and tart such as Granny Smith or Cortland), peeled, cored and roughly diced
  • 3-4 cups low sodium chicken stock, divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the sage parmesan croutons:

  • 6 cups 1-inch cut sourdough or whole grain bread cubes (use a hearty, crusty loaf—you’ll need about 6 thick slices total)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan

Directions here

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lasagna

recipe via pinterest

WHITE CHICKEN LASAGNA SOUP

| Makes: 8-12 servings|

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 9-11 cups low sodium chicken broth divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 15 oz can canneli beans rinsed and rained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • teaspoon Dash – 1/4red pepper flakes optional
  • 10 uncooked lasagna noodles broken into approx. 1-2 inch pieces*
  • 2-3 cups half and half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional
  • 10 oz chopped frozen baby spinach thawed
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Garnish
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ricotta cheese

Full directions here

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tacosoup

recipe via pinterest

CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

| Makes: 4-6 servings|

Ingredients:

  • 2 large chicken breasts, raw and thawed
  • 1 10oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 14oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14oz can corn, drained
  • 1 4-7oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 14oz can chicken stock
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
Optional Toppings:
  • chopped cilantro
  • tortilla strips
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese
  • avocado

See directions here

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tomatoebisq

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TOMATO BASIL PARMESAN SOUP

| Makes: 4-6 servings|

Ingredients:

  • 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 10-ounce can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
Roux Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream OR half & half

See instructions here

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xx,

Christine

xo, Christine

Fall Weekend Uniform

Puffer jacket

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DETAILS: BURGUNDY DOWN COAT (WEARING SIZE XS | LOVE THIS ONE) | GREY SWEATSHIRT | DISTRESSD DENIM (UNDER $100) | BURGUNDY SNEAKERS (OLD – SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK BASEBALL CAP | BLACK TOTE

When it comes to weekend wear and running errands, I’m either in my favorite workout wear or a cozy sweatshirt and jeans. I love when the fall temperatures drop and you can add another layer to give your look a little more dimension. I have always been a big fan of puffer jackets – they are so warm and the fact that it feels like you’re walking around with a pillow doesn’t hurt. 😉 I just got this one from Bernardo and love the color – it’s the perfect contrast with the rest of the fall neutrals that are slowly taking over my closet haha. I actually got one in green last year (seen in this post) and loved it so much I got it in more colors! I also got this gold one – it’s so different from anything I own! I love it! They are so lightweight and still super warm and I love how effortless they look dressed down with casual basics.

Below are a few more of my favorite layers to complete your cozy weekend look:

XX,

Christine

*In collaboration with Bernardo.

 

 

xo, Christine

Easy Shopping With Kids

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The kids’ favorite part of the boxes were these jackets! They give you a sheet of patches and pins and they got to design their own jacket. Mara and Wes are super artsy and their favorite thing to do is craft so they were so excited to make them!

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Beckam on the other hand kept trying to stick them to his leg lol.

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How cute are these? The icecream pin was my favorite!

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I love shopping for the kids, but are there any other moms that dread taking all their kids to the mall together?  If I have just one (especially if it’s Mara cause she’s a little shopper 🙂 I’m good – it’s fun to pick out pieces together – but when it’s all three I bring a bag full of snacks for bribery and electronics to try to distract them so they last longer than 20 minutes lol. It’s not long before they are all running around or melting down asking “Can we go yet?”. If you’ve figured out the secret to shopping with kids let me know! 😉

Needless to say pretty much 90% of my shopping for the kids I do online. It seems like every store has their specific strengths – one is my go-to for kids denim, another I can always count on for great t-shirts – but I always end up having to place multiple orders all over. My friend told me about Rockets of Awesome: a kid’s clothing subscription box. We tried it out for the first time and I love it! The subscription is sent out 4 times a year with 8-12 pieces (all the pieces average around $20) that are a good core wardrobe starter for each season. It’s a great starter so you can just fill in with a pair of shoes of coat or those last few items you need for the season.

Mara’s box was a home run. Every piece she got she loved and was so excited to hang in her closet! (We’ve started a star chart on how many days they can keep their closet clean because somehow their room is always a disaster with clothes so she is so good about staying organized now!) About half of the stuff we got for Wes worked –  a couple things were too small so we are exchanging for a few other pieces we are picking out together.  He LOVED the athletic shorts and shirts. They are super soft and feel like the dri-fit material. He wore the shirt two days in a row. 🙂

The kids are so excited to see what their next box holds. You can fill out a quiz about your kids’ style online to make sure they nail his/her taste. For those pieces that didn’t work out, it was super easy to exchange and send back. It’s a free service(with free shipping and returns, no styling fee, and they include a label in the box so there’s no hassle and you just pay for the pieces you keep. You’ll have to let me know what you guys think!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Rockets of Awesome.

 

xo, Christine

Breast Cancer Awareness

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Obsessed with the fluffy heart on this jacket!

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DETAILS: PINSTRIPE OVERCOAT (WEARING SIZE XS) | ILY COUTURE SWEATER (SIMILAR UNDER $100 HERE) |  PINSTRIPE ASYMMETRICAL MINI SKIRT (WEARING SIZE SMALL) | STUART WEITZMAN QUILTED BOOTS  (OLD – SIMILAR HERE) | AVIATORS | BLACK CLUTCH

Today I am honored to be partnering with Popsugar, CDFA, and one of my favorite designers Marissa Webb in honor of breast cancer awareness month. This post is not sponsored and is fully about helping spread awareness and supporting women around the world who have been affected by breast cancer or have friends and family who have been affected by the disease.

Eleven years ago my sweet grandma was diagnosed with breast cancer. You’ve heard me talk about her on the blog (she’s the one who gives the great foot rubs ;). I remember everything about that time as clear as day – it was a very scary time for her and everyone in our family. I’m so thankful for technology and amazing doctors who were able to get her in remission. I found out last night my great grandma had breast cancer as well which I didn’t know. I think it’s so important we are all proactive getting mammograms and self checks (know your boobies ;). I believe there is so much strength in supporting each other, and whether its time, financial contributions, or being there for those you know fighting cancer, every bit helps!

This week I am teaming up with Marissa Webb sharing today’s look and donating 100% of my affiliate earnings for the week to the CFDA‘s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer foundation. I’m obsessed with this pinstripe wrap skirt! I also just ordered this gingham cami, I love the pattern mixture on the peplum. I know some of you have been asking for budget buys this grey sweater is amazing and it’s under $100.

XX, Christine

*Promotion runs from October 17th-October 23rd. Sales in AL, HI, IL, MA, MS, SC and outside the U.S. do not qualify towards donations. Conducted in partnership with Popsugar Inc., and CFDA Foundation in support of the CFDA’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer initiative. Popsugar will match participating Shopstyle Collective influencers’ donations dollar for dollar in excess of $5,000 up to a maximum of $5,000 for a total maximum Popsugar donation of $10,000. The value of the donation corresponding to any purchase is not tax deductible. 

xo, Christine

Less Monday More Sunday

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Who else feels like LESS MONDAY MORE SUNDAY 😉

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shorts and over the knee boots

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less monday more sunday shirt

DETAILS: BLACK LEATHER JACKET | MORE SUNDAY SWEATSHIRT (SHORT SLEEVE VERSION HERE) | DISTRESSED BOYFRIEND SHORTS (SIMILAR HERE) | OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS (MORE SIZES HERE) | BLACK CROSSBODY BAG (CHANEL – SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK AVIATORS

Happy Monday! Hope you guys had a great weekend. Cody and B went on a little father- son road-trip together this weekend! We have both were close to our parents growing up so we like to spend one on one time with the kids on our own. It was a good weekend for me to catch up on laundry and a million other things before we are off on our next trip later this week. For some reason it seems like the weekends you have the most to do are the ones you feel like doing anything else, am I right lol! Saturday morning I got an urge to go skydiving and literally hours later one of my best friends and I were jumping (or getting pushed 😉 out of the plane. It definitely gave me a rush that lasted through the weekend but of course all day Sunday I’m still playing catch up. (Well worth it!) So this “Less Monday More Sunday” sweatshirt  (and this short sleeve version) sums up my thoughts this week pretty well. I love Mondays and love waking up with that itch to get back to work, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t trade a few hours for a longer Sunday afternoon. 😉

I love the look of short hems with over-the-knee boots so while the seasons are still transitioning it’s the perfect excuse to procrastinate putting those shorts away for a few more weeks. Throw on a sweatshirt and leather jacket and it’s the perfect look for those warm/cold fall days!

Below are few more pieces to survive that unpredictable fall weather.

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

Fun & Spooky Halloween Treats

Hi guys! This past week I worked on quite a few Halloween projects so I figured I would stick with the theme and post some cute recipes I’ve found on pinterest for more Halloween fun. I love to get super excited and into each holiday especially with the kids ( they just make everything better, am right?!). I cant wait to make these spooky little treats with them and have a little Halloween bash!

eyepasta

recipe via pinterest

EYEBALL PASTA

Ingredients:

  • Pick your favorite spinach pasta
  • Your favorite pasta sauce (from a jar or homemade)
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  • String Cheese (approx ½ per person)
  • Black olives (or dark skinned veggies like zucchini)
  • Straws (assorted sizes)

Instructions:

  • Slice string cheese about ¼” thick. Cut the olives in half lengthwise.
  • Using the straws cut circles out of the cheese discs, using the same straw, cut pieces out of the olives. Place the olive pieces in the cheese pieces to make eyeballs.
  • Cook pasta according to directions. Top with a serving of pasta sauce and add eyeballs on top

spendwithpennies.com

fingers

recipe via pinterest

WITCH FINGER PRETZEL RODS

| Makes: 28 Servings|

Ingredients:

  • 28 blanched almonds
  • Black gel food coloring
  • 14 large pretzel rods
  • 12 oz bright green candy coating (I used Wilton’s Vibrant Green Candy Melts)

Detailed directions here.

candy.about.com

devegg

recipe via pinterest

AVOCADO & WASABI DEVILED EGGS

| Makes: 4 Servings|

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup blueberries, frozen
  • 1/2 avocado, seeded and peeled
  • 1 tsp wasabi, paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sesame seeds, black

Detailed directions here.

familyspice.com

recipe via pinterest

CHEESY HALLOWEEN BONE BREADSTICKS

| Makes: 10 Servings|

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Homemade or store-bought marinara sauce, for serving

Directions here.

justataste.com

spiderpuddingrecipe via pinterest

CHOCOLATE SPIDER TRIFLE

| Makes: 16-18 Servings|

Ingredients:

  • chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on back)
  • 2 – 3.3 oz instant chocolate pudding boxes
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 – large container Cool Whip
  • Oreos (crushed) – we used the whole package
  • Hershey’s syrup
  • Plastic spider

Instructions:

  • Make cake as directed on box. Let cool and cut into cubes.
  • Make pudding by mixing pudding mixes and milk. Add half the Cool Whip and mix well. Set aside.
  • Add half the cake cubes to the bottom of the trifle dish and add half the crushed Oreos. Spread on half the pudding cream mixture and repeat layers.
  • Top with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Carefully add Hershey’s Syrup to the top starting in the middle and swirl around in circles until you get to the edges. Using a toothpick, draw out lines from the center to create syrup web. Add spider. ENJOY!

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Hope you guys are having a great weekend!

 

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

Patched Plaid

 

fall flannel button up

ILY couture patched flannel

hello fashion fall style

patched picks

patchwork fall trend
patched flannel layers
DETAILS: CHECKERED PATCHED FLANNEL TOP (UNDER $75) | FRINGE DENIM (SIMILAR HERE) | WHITE SNEAKERS | CELINE TOTE  (NOT SOLD ONLINE- SIMILAR HERE) | BEIGE WATCH | AVIATORS

HAPPY FRIDAY FAM!!! Who else is ready for the weekend?? This last week has been go-go-go. I know I’ve been MIA a little bit on snap and Insta but we have been shooting some really exciting projects (including two different Halloween looks I can’t wait to share!!) so you’ll see more soon!

I can’t get enough of the patchwork vibe this fall! I love how it is taking over everything, even those unexpected pieces. Flannel is always a go-to staple for fall layering and something everyone probably has in their closet (in at least 2-3 colors, too!). It’s one of those classic fall pieces that has been in rotation forever, so I love the fresh take on it when you add some current patches. So good! This one is under $70. Also love this patched bomber and how cute is this cropped pullover? And can I just say – I’m sooo on board with this fringed denim trend!!

Hope you guys have the best weekend! And thanks so much for following along on the blog!! I love talking with all you guys over social media and comments getting to know you all!

Below are a few more of my favorite patched pieces right now.


XX, Christine

xo, Christine