Election Day

DETAILS: RED COLD SHOULDER TEE (UNDER $100) | WIDE LEG DENIM | WHITE COAT | NUDE SANDALS | AVIATORS

Hey guys! It’s election day! Can I be honest I am so glad it’s almost all over! This has felt like the longest election ever with so much drama! But make sure you take the time to vote! No matter what your party is, it’s going to be a close one.

Cold-shouldered tops (UNDER $100 – wearing size small) are one of my pieces for fall/winter! Add a mock-neck to the mix and you have the perfect mix of off-the-shoulder and turtlenecks. This black one (under $100) is perfect to layer at the office and I just got this one also under $100 – so pretty!

Below are a few more great cold-shoulder pieces:

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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For those busy trips when I don’t get a chance to stop at the hotel when I land, I always go for something simple and versatile – and what’s more simple and versatile than all black! Love this bomber under $60 (I have it in 2 colors) and all it takes is a layered turtleneck underneath to add some dimension.

CODY: GREY SWEATSHIRT | DENIM | SNEAKERS

City style! We were not prepared for how cold NYC was a few weeks ago. Me mentally and Cody physically: he borrowed my sweatshirt because all he brought was a couple t-shirts. Now who’s glad I’m an overpacker? 😉 I’m obsessed with this coat (last worn here) -it was so warm!

Dreams coming true right here! We got to meet with Vogue while we were in New York and it was seriously a major moment in my life. I was so excited and couldn’t knock the smile off my face!

DETAILS: EMBELLISHED HEELS

Obsessed with the embellishment on these heels! Such a statement shoe.

DETAILS: STRIPED PAJAMAS (UNDER $100) | GREY CHAISE (GIFT FROM CODY | IN STORE – SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK PATTERNED THROW | LUMARX HAIR REMOVAL SYSTEM

I just got these pajamas and love them! They are the perfect lounge pajamas and under $70.

DETAILS: CAMEL CARDIGAN | GREY KNIT TOP (SIMILAR HERE) | CUT-OFF SHORTS (SIMILAR HERE) | SUEDE ANKLE BOOTIES NUDE CROSSBODY | SUNGLASSES

From our anniversary trip last month (full post here if you missed it). Love him 🙂

DETAILS: SWEATSHIRT (SIMILAR HERE) | DISTRESSED SHORTS | NUDE CROSSBODY | FUR BAG POM

If you can’t tell, Cody an I are both taking turns living in this sweatshirt haha. There’s nothing better than oversized, cozy layers!

DETAILS: GREY BEANIE | DISTRESSED SWEATER (UNDER $60)| DENIM | LEATHER BACKPACK

I looooove Utah in the fall! Between the mountain views and the leaves changing colors, I can’t get enough.

Nudes for the win! 😉 Seriously I love how big nude is this season. It’s the most effortless neutral and such a soft, feminine color that works with everything.

DETAILS: TOMMY CROPPED TEE | TOMMY BOOK

I got so many questions on this tee so I wanted to share details. I also love this long-sleeve cropped tee I got and obsessed with this sweatshirt!

Multiple trips these last few weeks mean multiple travel style looks! Above all, it’s about comfort so yes this pajama style shirt is actually a pajama shirt ;). #sorrynotsorry It’s the best of both worlds!

DETAILS: BLACK OFF-THE-SHOULDER (SIMILAR HERE UNDER $30) | BLACK DISTRESSED DENIM | BLACK BOOTIES (UNDER $100) | SUNGLASSES | NUDE LEATHER WATCH

Back in black! Head-to-toe black is a hard combo to get wrong, but when in doubt stick to classic silhouettes and a pretty boot for a finished look.

DETAILS: PLAID BLANKET SCARF (ON SALE UNDER $20 – ALSO COMES IN RED) | SWEATER | DENIM | AVIATORS

And a throwback to last fall because these plaid blanket scarves are on sale under $20! It also comes in red – so good for the upcoming holiday season!

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Happy Monday guys! Hope you guys had a fun weekend! We had such a good one just laying around and doing nothing. Cody had been out of town last week so I was SO excited to have him home! We are launching a ton of new pieces at ILY one week from today – it’s probably one of the launches I’ve been most excited for so we are running around before we head out of town again this week!

Also Cody and I did another Facebook live last night! You can see it here if you missed it! I definitely held the camera the wrong way, lol so it didn’t work as good as last week!

Below are a few more great versatile fall options:

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

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5 Candy-Inspired Treat Recipes

Happy Sunday guys! I hope everyone has had an awesome weekend 🙂 Not sure about you guys but it has been candy madness at my house the last few days! I figured with all this post-Halloween candy floating around I should find some yummy desserts that I can transform them into. Below are a few of my favorites I found, and there are more on my pinterest board! Let me know if you guys get to make any of these 🙂

recipe via pinterest

CANDY CORN CUPCAKES

| Makes: 12 Servings|

Ingredients:

1 white cake mix
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
Garnish: candy corns and orange sprinkles

Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

See full directions here

the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

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3 MUSKETEERS FUDGE BROWNIES

| Makes: 12-15 Servings |

Ingredients:

1 box brownie mix, baked according to package directions in 9×9 pan, cooled
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (11 oz) bag Fun Sized 3 Musketeers bars, chopped

Instructions:

Bake brownies in 9×9 pan, according to package directions. Allow to cool completely.
When cooled sprinkle half of the chopped 3 Musketeers bars on top of brownie evenly.
Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in bowl. Melt together over a double boiler.
When melted pour over brownies and chopped candy bars, spreading evenly. Press remaining candy bars into the fudge layer.
Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow fudge to set.
Cut into squares.

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PEANUT BUTTER SNICKERS COOKIES

| Makes: 24 Servings |

Ingredients:

3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups diced chocolate peanut butter candy bars, loosely packed, such as Reeses, Peanut Butter Snickers, or Reeses Pieces
1 1/4 cups additional diced leftover candy: Snickers, Milky Way, M&Ms, or additional peanut butter candy bars
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks

See detailed instructions here

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER KIT KAT CRUNCH BARS

| Makes: 9-12 Servings |

Ingredients:

1 heaping cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup (light-colored, not lite)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Chocolate topping:

1 heaping cup diced Kit Kat pieces
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup Rice Krispies cereal

See full directions here

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CANDY CORN M&M WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

| Makes: 16 Servings |

Ingredients:

3 C white chocolate chips
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ C candy corn
½ C fall M&Ms
1-2 tbsp Fall colored sprinkles

Instructions:

Line a 9×9 baking pan with foil, folding the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray with cooking spray. Wipe away excess with a paper towel.
In a large sauce pan over low heat, heat the white chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condenses milk. Stir often until melted and easy to stir. Mix in the vanilla extract and then the candy corn and M&Ms.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth if needed (I did not need to smooth mine). Top with sprinkles.
Let set at room temperature until set. You can also refrigerate for an hour or two to firm up the fudge faster.
Remove from the pan by lifting the edges of the foil. Cut into squares.

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XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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Workout Essentials Under $100 to Wear In & Out of the Gym

Happy Friday, guys! I aways get excited to be in cozy clothes on the weekend and always find myself adding some sneakers or oversize sweatshirts to my cart (just got this pink pair). I always love pieces that you can wear outside the gym too and all these pieces are perfect because they are really versatile and make for easy athleisure looks, plus everything above is $100 and under. I got this sweatshirt in a size medium because I wanted it a little oversized. Cody always under-packs so he ended up borrowing it while we were in New York haha but it’s really the perfect size for both of us! I also love the cropped sweatshirt look – this white boxy one and this grey fitted style are both so pretty! To transform your look for running errands this weekend, just throw on an easy hat (love this nude one under $15) and some sunglasses and you are good to go!

Hope you guys have a great weekend! Below are a few more great athleisure pieces under $100 and also don’t forget to tune in Sunday for our next Facebook Live! If you missed it last time you can watch it here. It was so much fun to film and we can’t wait to do another one with you guys!

XX,

Christine

xo, Christine

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Thankful

We brought a new color of graphic tee’s in and I’m obsessed with this color!

Our first embroidered top!! So excited about this design 🙂

and the cutest little heart detail on the sleeve!

November marks that time of year when we start to think about and focus more on the things we are grateful for (even though we should be doing it all year long :)! Can I say I AM SO THANKFUL for all of you guys! I read every single one of your comments, I love getting your emails, and I’m so thankful for the amazing people I’ve met through this space!

We just added our Thanksgiving pieces at ILY including this embroidered Thankful sweatshirt. It’s our first embroidery detail and I love it! I can’t wait to design more. 🙂

XX,
Christine

xo, Christine

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The Fall Layer You’ll Wear With Everything

DETAILS: STRIPED COLD-SHOULDER TOP (UNDER $50) | GREY POCKET CARDIGAN (UNDER $100) | DISTRESSED DENIM (UNDER $100) | SUNGLASSES | SUEDE BOOTIES

HAPPY WEDNESDAY GUYS!! A soft, oversized cardigan is one layer every girl should have in your closet. I love me some neutrals, but grey is probably one of the easiest to wear. I love a soft grey especially. I’m obsessed with this one (under $100) we just got at ILY and plus it has pockets!! It’s so soft and the coziest layer to throw over your favorite tee (this cold-shoulder detail under $50 makes for the best long-sleeve tee!). I also love it layered under an oversized denim jacket (this one under $100).

We also just launched our Thanksgiving collection! I’m so excited about our new embroidered sweatshirt and this thankful shirt. I’ll be posting more on that soon 🙂

Below are a few more great layers and easy pairing options:

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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The LBD You Need Under $100

Obsessed with the open back on this dress (under $50)!

These pretty suede lace up heels are a major deal under $50! They are really comfortable too.

DETAILS: BLACK BACKLESS MIDI DRESS (UNDER $100 – WEARING SIZE SMALL) | LACE-UP HEELS (UNDER $50 – TRUE TO SIZE) | BLACK SUEDE MOTO JACKET (WEARING SIZE SMALL) | GENTLE MONSTER SUNGLASSES (SIMILAR HERE) | BLACK CROSSBODY (SIMILAR HERE)

It’s officially November! Can you believe it? I hit full holiday mode even before Halloween hit. I’m semi embarrassed to admit that because I was always the person who got so annoyed when stores promoted holidays way before the holidays, but they have finally gotten me! WHO’S EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS?!

With holiday mode comes holiday dresses and glam! No matter what age you are, there’s a skill in knowing how to show a little skin without over-baring. Some of my favorite combos are pairing over-the-knee boots with high hems and cropped tops with conservative necklines. Today I’m partnering with Lulus to share some of my favorite dresses from their holiday shop. The open back on this dress (under $100) is to die for! It’s like business in the front with a high neckline and party in the back with a flirty peek-a-boo! (Tip: If you aren’t feeling as daring, try one of this season’s biggest layering pieces and add a fitted turtleneck underneath! Love this one and this sleeveless one both under $50. It’s one of my favorite looks this season!)

For all you long-time followers, you know I’m all about mixing high-end and budget-friendly finds. Lulus is one of my favorite places to find great pieces under $100. I got this dress from today’s post and this festive bright red maxi to pair wit this gorgeous suede moto jacket. I love an edgy layer over such feminine pieces. And how perfect is this velvet one for the upcoming holiday events??

Lulus is launching an exclusive VIP program for members to get access to private sales and discounts all month. (Sign up before Thursday to get today’s dress 25% off as part of the VIP sale!) The VIP program is all month long and also means first access to their Black Friday sale (starting Wednesday the 23rd) which will include 40% off and free shipping for all of of their bestsellers – I love this blackless mini (under $60), this pretty maxi (under $100), or shake things up with this backless jumpsuit (under $50) – so good!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Lulus.

xo, Christine

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