7 Fun Ideas for a Date Night At Home

We got these new pans a couple weeks ago and they are oven safe up to 500° so it’s really easy to just prep and stick right in the oven.

How amazing is this built-in strainer!

When you realize you don’t have a brush to brush olive oil onto your bread you improvise with tomatoes lol!

DETAILS: WHITE TEE | CALVIN KLEIN JOGGERS

COOKWARE: LAGOSTINA COOKWARE SET| OBSESSED WITH THIS COPPER SET

RECIPES: BRUSCHETTA | ITALIAN CHICKEN AND VEGGIE DINNER

Hey guys! I’ve talked about it before but having alone time with your significant other is so important. Make time for it! Especially once you have kids, that time together is so important because life gets way more chaotic the older they get!

I’ve gotten a lot of a comments and emails from you guys about date ideas when you are on a budget, or when you have kids at home and can’t always get a sitter. So I wanted to put a list together of some fun ways to spend a romantic night in:

Try something new. For us it’s cooking. We are both not the best cooks. When you can’t rely on your cooking skills, you for sure need to invest in good cookware so we just got this Lagostina set. It’s comical because we are such beginners we were making this Italian chicken dish the other night and we literally had to google how to crush garlic because we weren’t sure if there was a specific technique or what?! (so embarrassing!) We got halfway through and realized we didn’t have a brush for the olive oil and bruschetta, and improvised with garlic cloves and tomatoes to spread the olive oil across the bread. Honestly I feel like it’s those moments that make an experience more memorable. Having everything come easy and run smoothly is boring, it’s the funny mishaps that are memorable! We’ve also had those times when we plan to stay in for a romantic night and the kids just don’t stay occupied (or asleep if it’s their bedtime) – you can incorporate them and have them act as servers or put them on clean up duty so they get to participate. The Lagostina pots is dishwasher safe so it makes clean-up easy.
Youtube dance lessons. You can take this as silly or as seriously as you want to, but either way sounds like so much fun!
Make your own board game. Cody does this with the kids all the time but it works great for adults too! Pick up a game from the dollar store (we picked up a travel sized Chutes & Ladders last time) and grab some small pieces of paper (we use old business cards) to make funny ‘chance’ cards. Every time you land on an odd number, for example, you have to draw a chance card which might have something funny or a chore, etc. For date night at home, your chance cards could be anything from giving a 5 minute massage to a 2-second make-out, etc. (You can make it as PG or non-PG as you want 🙂
Have a cook-off! Whether it’s a full meal or just dessert, pick a couple recipes and see who can make it better or invite some of your couple friends over for a cook-off! You might need to recruit some unbiased judges, which is another fun way to involve the kids if they won’t stay in bed ;).
Build a fort & binge-watch a new show. Cody is a master for builder! We love to string lights around our forts and make it overflowing with pillows and cozy blankets. We love finding new shots, and one of our favorites is The Night Of. It’s a little dark at some parts, but it’s really good! We watched 5 episodes in one night. For a laugh, we love King of Queens. It’s an old school classic, but the way they jokingly argue kind of reminds me and Cody of the way we banter so it’s a good, easy show to watch.
Blind taste test. You can either pick up some fun treats at the store that you think will stump each other or have fun quizzing each other on ingredients you already have at home.
Bubble Bath and Your Favorite Playlist. Baths are one of the best ways to relax! You can make it extra romantic by making a playlist with some of your favorite songs from your relationship. You can also stick a bath bomb in your S/O’s bag when they leave in the morning with a note that says “Bubble Bath: you & me – tonight.” or think of other ways to build it up for them.

What are some of you favorite ways to spend a date night at home?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Macy’s and ShopStyle.

xo, Christine

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Tommyland: Tommy Hilfiger Spring Presentation

Happy Monday guys!! I am so excited to share pics from the Tommy Hilfiger show last month in California. I was actually REALLY excited to see major designers start presenting in California this season. It was totally a different feel than NYC. Tommy is hands down always one of my favorite shows every season. They are continually on the cutting edge of creative ways to present and the whole team is so sweet they go above and beyond. This season they shut down Venice Beach and redid the whole thing as Tommyland. From food trucks, games, concerts (hey Fergie) to custom shirt shops and street performers it almost felt like a mini Coachella.

It was the second capsule collection with Tommy x Gigi. The pieces had a retro early 2000’s late 90’s feel. Sticking to the core Tommy style of varsity meets Americana.

This bomber was actually dubbed “the favorite piece” from the runway by shoppers. I wanted to go for edgy meets sporty look, I love pairing leather with a laid back graphic tee.

Loved the back detail on these jackets!

Backstage watching the models get ready. Hailey was one of the sweetest and so beautiful in real life too! (Sometimes people look way different in real life but she was gorgeous!)

Obsessed with those black lace up shorts!

Mary and Cara have become two of my really good friends through blogging. If you don’t follow them they both have unique beautiful style! Love these girls!

Gigi beautiful as ever!!

DETAILS: VARSITY BOMBER JACKET | GRAPHIC TEE (LOVE THIS SWEATSHIRT OPTION!) | WHITE SKIRT (BLUE OPTION HERE) | BLACK BOOTIES (SIMILAR HERE)

CODY: VARSITY JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | ROLLING STONES TEE | DENIM | SNEAKERS (UNDER $100)

XX, Christine

*Photos by Jaci Marie.

xo, Christine

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Shirt Dress from Day to Night

The weather was seriously so different than any other Cali trip we have been on! We were only able to get in the pool twice because it was so cold! B kept asking to get in the pool, so one night I made our bathroom into a “pool” at the hotel and convinced him it was way better 🙂

He is such a little fish! He would swim all day, every day if we had a pool! Lately he has been SO scared to get in anywhere he can’t touch! I don’t know what it is but he hates being in the water where he can’t touch so he’s always playing on the corners or the kiddy pools 🙂

Obsessed with this quilted bomber! The detailing on the sleeves is beyond!

DETAILS: WHITE TENCEL® PULLOVER SHIRT-DRESS (WEARING SIZE XS) | TENCEL® QUILTED BOMBER (WEARING SIZE SMALL)| STRAP WATCH | NUDE MULES (SIMILAR HERE) | LOUIS VUITTON TOTE

BECKAM’S MOM LUCKY CHARM SWEATSHIRT

We spent a few extra days in Santa Monica outside of the fashion shows I was in LA for just hanging out and relaxing. We had originally blocked off three days, and next thing I knew they were booked with meetings and other work stuff, so we only got one full day to do nothing. I wore this dress from the pool to dinner one night, and it’s seriously so comfortable. No matter how many pairs of sky-high heels or dressier pieces I pack, nine times out of 10 I’ll choose jeans or a cozy shirt dress over anything else. This white shirt-dress was so comfortable and a great piece to transition from poolside to dinner. It’s made with TENCEL®, which is one of the ingredients that’s in all of the softest denim. It’s seriously probably one of the easiest things to style because it is so flattering how ever you wear it. I paired it with this quilted bomber for dinner and had so many people stop and ask me where it was from! I’m obsessed with it. Also, I just ordered this frayed hem top for our next beach trip because I love how soft all of the Bella Dahl pieces are!

You can find more comfy TENCEL® pieces below that are perfect for travel:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Lenzing and ShopStyle.

xo, Christine

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Insta Round-Up and President’s Day Sales

Happy Monday fam and Happy President’s Day to those of you who are lucky enough to get the day off for a 3-day weekend! There are some amazing sales going on today so I wanted to share a few of my favorites!

DETAILS: PINK BACKLESS SWEATER (40% OFF – UNDER $50) | CALVIN KLEIN SPORTS BRA

This backless sweater was so good I had to go back and get it in grey. I love the peek-a-boo back to be able to show of a cute sports bra or lacy bralette. Nordstrom also has this pair of jeans on sale for 20% off – they are probably my most worn pair of denim ever!

DETAILS: GREY MOTO JACKET (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT – WEARING SIZE SMALL) | BLACK HOODED PONCHO (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT ) | DISTRESSED DENIM (20% OFF) | SNEAKERS (UNDER $100) | SUNGLASSES

Everything at ILY is 20% off today with code: PRESIDENT! I’m obsessed with our suede moto jackets and this grey one is a great wardrobe staple and the perfect way to dress up a cozy hoodie. I love that it has a pocket in the front so I can throw my phone and wallet in it if I don’t feel like carrying a purse 🙂

For those days when you are on the fence about staying in your PJs all day. I have been living in joggers, and these are all 20% off right now with code: PRESIDENT. They are the best to dress up with a blouse and heels for a night out or to lounge around in at home with slippers and your favorite robe.

DETAILS: LUCKY SWEATSHIRT (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT – WEARING SIZE SMALL) | DISTRESSED DENIM (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT – TRUE TO SIZE WEARING SIZE 25) | NUDE PUMPS | CHAIR | RUG (20% OFF CODE: GOODIE)

I’m so excited about our green collection for St. Patrick’s day! This sweatshirt and hoodie are so comfy and a guarantee against any pinches come the 17th.

DETAILS: LUCKY HOODIE (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | MOM’S LUCKY CHARM SWEATSHIRT (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT)

Also how cute is this kid’s sweatshirt!? Love my little lucky charm!

DETAILS: BLACK HOODED PONCHO (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | GREY JOGGERS (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | SNEAKERS | WHITE WATCH (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | GLASSES

When it’s mid-February and you are so over the snow that you’re not even going to bother with coats and boots.? Joggers and a cozy layer for the win. Also don’t mind my crazy hair!

DETAILS: BLUE LACE-UP SWEATSHIRT (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | WHITE DENIM (UNDER $100 – SIMILAR HERE) | GREY SNEAKERS (ON SALE – 50% OFF) | DENIM PATCHED JACKET (20% OFF WITH CODE: PRESIDENT) | RUG (20% OFF CODE: GOODIE)

A bunch of you guys have asked about the rug in my office it is 20% off today! CODE: GOODIE. It’s the perfect neutral and I love how fluffy and soft it is. I also can’t get enough of this lace-up sweatshirt and so excited we just added it in blue! This patched denim jacket is also a great layer to transition into spring.

DETAILS: GUCCI TEE | WHITE DENIM (SIMILAR HERE) | GREY CARDIGAN (OLD FROM ILY – SIMILAR HERE)

ILY Couture: 20% off site-wide with code: PRESIDENT

Asos: 20% off with code: PREZ20 – Obsessed with this pink lace dress under $50 with the discount and love this embroidered sunhat under $25!

Banana Republic: Extra 40% off select items – Love this suede mule and how good is this one-shoulder bow sleeve top (under $100)?

H&M: 20% orders over $60 and deals starting at $5 like this satin blouse under $10 and obsessed with this lace blouse under $30.

Nordstrom: Save up to 40% off in their winter sale. I have these boots in multiple colors and they are such a steal now under $60 plus they are actually surprisingly comfortable! It’s also a great chance to stock up on denim – love this AG pair and this one from Frame both 30% off.

Macy’s: Extra 25% off with code: PRES – The prettiest grey Adidas sneakers 40% off and love these burgundy leggings almost 20% off. Also this pink henley (last worn here) is now 60% off.

West Elm: Extra 20% off with code: SAVE20 – how good is this watercolor pillow cover?! Also dreaming of this pretty pink couch.

Let me know if you find any other great pieces on sale!! I’m always looking 😉

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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Hawaii Travel Guide: 9 Things To Do At The Four Seasons Oahu

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This year my side of the family decided to skip out on presents and do a family getaway! Cody, the kids, and I had gone to Hawaii last January for Mara’s birthday and it was one of our favorite trips so we wanted to make it an annual trip! We were so excited to have the whole crew out there with us! My parents, aunt and uncle, cousins and there kids, it was a party with the full group of 15! With so many of us we wanted to stay somewhere that had lots of stuff to do for everyone.

Oahu is actually pretty big, so we stayed on a whole different side of the island than last time we went. It felt like a completely different trip! With that here are 9 of our favorite things to do at the Four Seasons Oahu:

1.BREAKFAST WITH A VIEW: With the time change we were up pretty early each morning so we caught almost every sunrise and sunset. The kids loved the breakfast buffet because they got chocolate and sprinkles on their waffles or loads of whip cream 🙂 I tried a couple different things on the menu, anything with eggs is always my favorite! The kids also get a free toy so they were really excited!

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2. GUYS GOLF GETAWAY: We went to Hawaii with my parents and cousins and their families and it was so much fun. While we had girl time, the guys snuck away and went and played a round of golf at the Ko Olina Golf Club. I’m an only child so my Dad gets really excited to do stuff with Cody and hang with the guys. I was really excited there was something there for the guys to getaway and do their thing.

3. SOAK UP THE SUN AT THE POOLS: The Four Seasons has have three different pools on sight. We spent so much time at the pool!! The pool grounds were so beautiful! ADULT POOL: They have an infinity adult area which is the best spot to watch the sunset. Since we had my family with us Cody and I were able to sneak away a couple times for some time just for us.

DETAILS: CITRUS PRINT SWIMSUIT (MORE SIZES HERE – BIKINI HERE UNDER $100 -LOVE THIS ONE UNDER $25) | AVIATORS | WHITE WATCH

KIDS POOL: The kids area was where we hung out the most. They have a huge pool for kids and the best part is they have a really shallow area that is attached to the bigger kids pool so Beckam was able to play in the huge area where he could stand and Mara and Wes could swim all in the same spot. They seperate it with a little wall so they are connected but not, if that makes sense. Also a huge perk, kid’s under 5 eat for free, kids meals over 5, are only $6 and they come with a ton of food. It was big enough for Mara and Wes to share one.

This is the shallow area B pretty much lived in! Wes would pull him around on his boogie board. They loved it!

DETAILS: BLACK BIKINI TOP (UNDER $100)

We would swim until like 7 or 8 at night sometimes. The kids are seriously little fish!

4. FREE BEACH AMENITIES AND CLOSE BEACH ACCESS: There’s a hut at the Four Seasons Oahu where you can rent sand toys, boogie boards, and all your beach toys and necessities for free. We took the toys and board with us when we went to beaches off site which was super nice! They also have beach bags and towels you can take with you so it makes exploring outside the resort really easy. There is beach access right on the property and lots of other cute coves that are with in walking distance with more beach access.

View from our room 🙂

My parents always dressed my cousin and I in matching outfits so I get excited to get the girls matching things too 🙂

This beach was about a five minute walk from the resort. We loved to go their at sunrise and watch the tide come in!

5. SNORKELING AND PRIVATE YACHT TOUR: This was such a fun family activity! We went on the Serendipity, the Four Season’s private yacht for a family snorkeling experience and all the kids got to snorkel too (well minus B). Mara and Wes needed a little extra encouragement to get in the water, but once they did they were excited. We were hoping to see dolphins (they said typically you get to see dolphins and whales on the tour) but I was bummed we didn’t catch any this time. We did see the cutest blow fish, oh my word! He wasn’t puffed up yet and had the hugest, cutest eyes! The snorkel instructor even fed him and the kids were so excited to get to see it.

We saw so many sea turtles! They were so big!! I feel like pictures you can’t tell when there is nothing next to it for size comparison but they were so cute!

B fell asleep sitting up it was so cute!!

DETAILS: BLUSH BIKINI (SIMILAR HERE) | DISTRESSED BOYFRIEND SHORTS (SIMILAR HERE) | HEART HEADWRAP | SUNGLASSES

6. COUPLES MASSAGE: Cody and I are obsessed with massages. We go pretty consistently at home so when we are traveling its always one of our favorite things to do together! The spa area at the Four Seasons was SO pretty! They had all these tropical plants and you can get your massage with open doors so you can hear nature and soak in the beauty while you get a massage.

7. MAKE LEIS: When you check in you get a calendar of activities on the property, 90% of them are free, like lei making, painting, jewelry making, etc. Our family loves crafts, I was an art major so it’s one of my favorite things to do with the kids. Anything crafty we are in! Lei making was probably one of my favorite things we did on the island!!

Lei making with the little princess!

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8, DINNER AT NOE: This restaurant was sooooo pretty I couldn’t believe it! There were hemp lights hanging from tree branches around the tables and it was right next to a little stream, covered in palm trees. It was seriously picture perfect – it was all I could do to stop taking pictures and eat my dinner. 😉 I tried squid for the first time ever! I was surprised there wasn’t a fishy taste at all, but I’m a freak when it comes to texture so it didn’t make it onto my favorite foods list 😉 but the bruschetta and lobster spaghetti were really good!

DETAILS: BLUSH OFF-THE-SHOULDER DRESS (SIMILAR HERE) | TORTOISE SUNGLASSES

9. CATCH EVERY SUNSEST AND SUNRISE: We made it a point not to miss a single sunset while we were in Hawaii. If you stay on the ocean view side of the resort, you can get an amazing sunset view from your room. There are also so many spots to enjoy it on the resort. One night we watched it from hammocks, another night from the inifiniti pool, from our table at dinner, and there’s also easy beach access for a straight beach meets horizon view. We even saw 2 couples getting married during sunset while we were there. (I always love seeing brides in their pretty dresses!)

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All the cousins! They are all close in age and are seriously best friends! I love watching them all play together!

TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE RESORT:

The Four Seasons Oahu is a 20-30 minute drive from the airport
It’s set in a cove so the water is really calm and there’s instant beach access from the resort. There is also another cove that is walking distance that is known for sea turtles!
My kids are ALWAYS snacking so we stopped at Target which is only like 7 minutes away and loads up on snacks to keep in our room.
Kids care: We had so much family with us we had lots of babysitters if Cody and I wanted to go do something for an hour, but the resort also has a kids area where the kids can do all sorts of crafts and games. It’s a huge area! It’s available for free from 8-5 I think, I can’t remember the exact hours, but we went in the last day just to look at it and the kids didn’t want to leave! So if your traveling just with your family it’s a great opportunity to just get a quiet meal with your significant other while the kiddos play or something.
Renting a Car: Our family got a van because we have a little bit of ADD when we travel and love to explore beyond the resort where we are staying, but we met multiple families at the resort that were there for a week and never left, so there are definitely enough activities and amenities that you don’t have to leave. So I think it’s really a preference and comes down to your travel personalities 🙂

Nearby Food:

There are so many great restaurants within walking distance from the resort. Below are a few great spots we tried. (These were all right across the street – literally a 2 minute walk but they also have golf carts available and the kids were always so excited to ride the golf cart to dinner.)

Just Tacos Mexican Grill & Cantina: Of course we found a Mexican place while we were in Hawaii. I’ll vote for Mexican food at any place or time. 😛 Just be sure to get the mild salsa because the hot one burnt my mouth so badly – you’d think with my latin blood I could handle it. 😉
Monkeypod Kitchen: This was a great spot and had something for everyone in the family. They are known for their happy hour – pizzas were just $9! – and make sure to try dessert! The banana cream pie was sooooo good.
Island Country Markets: I didn’t get a chance to try this one, but my dad for banana pancakes for breakfast at the cafe in the market and said they were really good.

If you guys have any more questions about our trip let me know!! I’ll be sharing some of our favorite beaches we visited soon 🙂

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XX, Christine

*Special thanks to the Four Seasons for hosting our family

xo, Christine

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Love Relentlessly: 5 Habits That Drive Cody Crazy

There was a crazy fog in Santa Monica two of the days we were there, it was so pretty mixed with the palm trees! It was a whole new feel for California.

Love this scent! It’s a romantic, feminine fragrance with a mix of clean and fresh notes.

B’s favorite game right now is tag and hide and seek. Cody kept chasing us in the sand and B thought it was the best thing in the world!

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Love, love, love. The older I get the more I realize there are so many beautiful stages of love. I look back at when Cody and I first met and we were UNCONDITIONALLY, HEAD OVER HEELS, INFATUATED with each other. It was a high like no other. I still remember the first time he went to hold my hand and it sent chills over my whole body. I knew instantly at that moment he was the one! We have gone through many highs and lows over the years. We are not perfect! Some of the lows were really hard times, but through those hard times they always brought us closer together in the end. Other times are comical to look back at and think was that even a big deal!! If there’s one thing you learn about love after 5 years of marriage, kids, working together, etc it’s that love is relentless and unconditional. No matter how in love or perfect for each other you are, there will always be hard times, and it’s how you choose to love and forgive each other through those hard times that really define your relationship. Love is beautiful!

Cody and I were on the plane the other day reading this article about funny things spouses do. So, inspired by the new Love Relentlessly fragrance by Tory Burch, I thought it would be fun to share 5 things I do that drive Cody crazy but that he learns to love (or at least laugh at ;).

Eating my cereal in bed. I LOVE CEREAL! It’s a tie between that and french fries as my favorite food! Every night before I go to bed I eat a bowl of cereal. I’m usually the last one to bed a lot of times, so I bring my bowl of cereal into bed while Cody is trying to sleep and all you hear is the crunch crunch crunch. Hahah it drives him crazy he will always be like “Soooo how’s that cereal babe? Sounds pretty tasty” lol.
Leaving candles burning when I leave. Thankfully I haven’t burnt the house down yet!
Take 5 hours to pack. I’ve openly admitted what a bad packer I am! Cody always teases me because the night before a trip I wander in circles around the house because I can’t think straight about what I’m going to bring. He’s gotten to the point he always plans to go see a movie the night before we leave somewhere because I can’t make any decisions about what to bring.
Ask him a million questions in the middle of a show. Oops!
Eating when I’m trying to talk to him on the phone. Hahaha apparently I have some issues I need to resolve with my food manners lol.

What are some of the things your husband always teases you about?

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Tory Burch.

xo, Christine

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14 Things I Love

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Happy love day! In honor of Valentine’s Day I just wanted to share 14 random things I love:

1. Movies that make me cry. Especially around holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.

2. When Cody writes sweet notes on my mirror in the morning.

3. When Beckam pats his belly after he’s had a good meal and says “Mmm so delicious”. ?

4. When I can keep my house clean for more than a day.

5. Seeing new places!

6. La La Land – hands down my new favorite movie! Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are two of my favorite actors so I kinda already knew I was going to love it before I saw it. But it’s so good and I love the music with it.

7. Bruschetta. Even more when it has balsamic glaze!

8. As I’m writing this asking Cody what I love he says sweatpants. ?? I haven’t gotten ready for a few days lol.

9. Creating and designing! I’ve felt super inspired lately. Obsessed with our new hoodies.

10. This face mask! My friend told me about it and it’s magic.

11. Listening to really loud music in the car.

12. Thin crust pizza. Always wins out over thick crust!

13. Sneakers. I’ll always be a sneaker girl! Just ordered these cute Adidas and still obsessed with this pink pair under $100.

14. YOU GUYS! Seriously, from the bottom of my heart, I read each and every comment and love getting to know all you guys. Thank you for being a part of our family. We love you!!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Whether you’re in love or enjoying being single, take a second to let someone you care about know you love them! Whether it’s a friend, family, kids, or your special someone. Enjoy this special day of love! ❤️

XX, Christine

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15 Pieces Under $100 That Will Give You Spring Fever

Hey guys! Being in LA last week really gave me a case of spring fever and all the pretty spring pieces out right now aren’t helping the matter haha. I can’t wait for the weather to warm up! These are some of my favorite finds all under $100. I love this cold shoulder sweater and ruffled one-shoulder that are great pieces you can wear during winter and to transition into spring. Also I can’t get enough of metallic accents right now – how good are these silver loafers and love this mirrored clutch!

Below are a few more great finds under $100!

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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Obsessed with this hoodie (UNDER $100) got it in both colors!

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Hey guys! We have been in California this week. We love Cali, it always feels like a second home! I got so many questions on this hoodie from my Snapchat. We are definitely a sportswear-obsessed family haha. I just got Beckam these little Adidas sneakers in two colors and I am obsessed with them!!

I always have to make time to shop when I’m traveling because Utah doesn’t have the hugest selection of stores, even department stores. I’m really excited for the brand new Macy’s opening next month! We already have a Macy’s but this one is supposed to be bigger with more departments! I found out that the MyStylist at Macy’s service will be available at the new location. It’s a free personal shopper service that can pull all the pieces you are looking for before your appointment. It’s such a good idea, whether you need something for a special occasion, solid wardrobe staples, or even a gift if you are shopping for someone else. I tend to be a last minute shopper (no matter how far in advance I try to plan 😉 so even though I do a lot of my shopping online, I always end up going in-store in search of something I need last minute. So I’m excited to use the service!

XX, Christine

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xo, Christine

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7 Thing You Didn’t Know About Us

CODY: TOM FORD SUIT JACKET | TROUSERS | VELVET BOW TIE | BLACK BEADED BRACELET

Happy Monday guys!! Cody and I are in California with the family this week for a couple of the Fashion Week presentations that moved from NY to LA. I am actually really excited to be in the warmer weather of California. Valentine’s is around the corner! Typically I’ve always gone with a cute red dress or classic red and black combo (which you can never go wrong with!) but this year I wanted to do something a little different so I opted for this beautiful white dress. I love the elegant, timeless white and I’m obsessed with this ruffle detail – they are having such a moment right now. Also obsessed with this white cross body. It’s so easy to bring in that classic red Valentine’s accent with a red or pink lip, nail color, or shoe to tie the whole look together.

Christine and Cody Andrew Valentines Day

In anticipation of the big day, I thought it would it be fun to share seven things you guys didn’t know about Cody and I.

Cody still opens the car door for me every time we go somewhere together. Even if we are mad at each other over something dumb, he will walk over silently haha and still open it.
I am an only child and Cody comes from a family of 10! He has 8 brothers and sisters. Both our families are really close. My cousins and aunt and uncle all live a block away from my parents house so even though I don’t have brothers and sisters, we were all super close growing up. I love that Cody has a big family! All of his brothers and sisters have 3-5 kids so when we all get together our group is close to 50 people!
50/50. Cody is so helpful around the house. He cooks and cleans as much as I do (maybe more lol). He thinks he’s a bad cook, but he’s actually a really good cook! We like to try new meals but have a hard time thinking of what to make so we like to get those ones where they send all the ingredients and recipe to your house.
Daily Debates. Cody and I are both strong willed, and really competitive. It’s almost comical now, anything we see from guessing a TV actor, directions to a restaurant, or time it takes to get somewhere, we place a 5 minute back rub bet on it.
Foot Rubs is both one of our all time favorite things!
I HATE scary movies. Like I am the biggest scaredy-cat of all time. We were at a movie a couple weeks ago with our friends and Cody told me it wasn’t scary (LIE!) and I literally hid under his jacket for the last 20 minutes and plugged my ears hahaha. I’m such a baby!
Always make time for each other! Cody and I still try and go on a date night every week. Honestly it probably happens about 3 out of the 4 weeks a month because sometimes life just gets busy. But we’ve both made it priority to take time doing something fun with each other weekly.

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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5 Sweet Surprises from Him

Obsessed with this ring stack!

CODY: CHAIN BRACELET | BLACK BEADED BRACELET | LEATHER CUFF | LEATHER BAR BRACELET | TWISTED METAL CUFF (MORE GIFT FOR HIM HERE)

Sometimes when you’ve been married for a while it’s easy to let things slide. You forget to be as romantic as you were when you were first dating. We get caught up in the kids, work, day to day, and sometimes our relationship misses out on that TLC. Not on purpose of course 🙂 I’m thankful that Cody and I are both committed to each other. Don’t get me wrong we do not have a “perfect relationship” we drive each other crazy some days because we’re both so stubborn lol but he always knowns how to make me laugh and I’m so thankful to have him!

Cody always goes out of his way to surprise me with different things and sometimes I take for granted even the littlest things. With Valentine’s around the corner I wanted to share five of my favorite things Cody has done to surprise me.

Mio: Our puppy was probably one of my favorite surprises! Cody had just hit a big goal at work and he asked me what I wanted to do to celebrate. I said whatever I’m easy. I came home a couple days later to flowers and a really, really sweet card about how much he appreciated my support and help. I was excited with that! He asked me to grab something out of our room, and I opened the door to the cutest little puppy sleeping on our bed. I started screaming and crying with excitement! I had never had a dog before and always wanted one so it was really special!
Jewelry: Cody has gotten me a couple different jewelry pieces through out our relationship and they always come with a special meaning. They are engraved or hold a special memory, and I love them not because they are jewelry, but because they hold a special memory and when I wear them they stay near to my heart.
Just Because: Some of the best gifts come when they are least expected. The flowers he brings home just because, or the notes he leaves me on the bathroom mirror. I love the surprises where I really have no idea! One day he sent five different bouquets through out the day with a memory of something special to go with each one. I balled my eyes out lol. I am such a cryer haha.
Romantic Song: This started when we were dating. We both love music, so Cody will find romantic songs or songs that hold some sort of meaning to us and will text me the videos to watch through out the day. I’m still trying to convince him to learn to play the piano so he can sing them to me 😉
Treasure Hunt: When Cody and I were dating, he arranged an elaborate treasure hunt with cards awaiting me at each stop leading from one place to the next: Starbucks, inside jokes, my favorite lunch spot, shopping spree, our favorite place to look over the city with a CD of all our songs (haha how much does that age me, who has CD’s really anymore :), ending in dinner and cinnamon rolls waiting for me at home. It is still one of my all-time favorite dates (although admittedly I was convinced there would be an engagement ring waiting on the other end, but the cinnamon rolls were a close second ?

Cody always puts so much thought into all his gifts – he really is the best gift giver! I’m obsessed with these bracelets from David Yurman. There are different hidden messages wrapped in wire, like I love you, Je T’aime and Te Amo – I’m such a sucker for details! I’m also soooo obsessed with this stacked ring – so pretty! Today through Sunday when you make a qualifying purchase at David Yurman you can also send a free bouquet of flowers to your S/O from the Bouqs. They also have a great selection for guys. Cody loves their cuffs and bracelets and wears and stacks them all the time from his day looks to dressier attire, so they also make a great gift for men too.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with David Yurman and ShopStyle.

Treats by Sweet Tooth Fairy.

xo, Christine

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14 Valentine’s-Ready Pieces That Don’t Scream Valentine’s

Hi guys! Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes yesterday, they made my day! I felt so loved by all of you. ❤️

I love any and all thematic holidays (they are such a fun chance to dress up!) but there’s something different about Valentine’s. Maybe it’s because I’m such a sucker for pink, but I love everything about the holiday – especially the endless outfit possibilities. 😉 I’ll be sharing a few more Valentine’s looks over the next couple weeks. You really can’t go wrong with any color combo – it just depends on the occasion!

Grey and blush is such a pretty soft palette that you can wear to the office or for drinks after if you are celebrating solo this year or want to keep it low key but still don’t want to miss a chance to dress up. 😉 Plus you’ll be able to wear them all year long afterwards without feeling like a Valentine since the colors are so versatile. I’m obsessed with this grey wide-leg trouser (under $100) that would be perfect for the office, and love these blush tops (here and here – all under $100) to bring in a pink tone. You also can’t go wrong with a mule (under $50) or lace-up sandal (just ordered these!) that are both feminine but still casual enough to be able to wear to work or a night out with friends.

Below are few more of my favorite grey and blush pieces for a more subtle spin on a Valentine’s ready look:

XX, Christine

xo, Christine

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