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the best sales this week

January 6, 2016

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Happy Wednesday! The first week after the holidays is always rough, but at least we are halfway there! The whole family is on baby watch- we are ready for Baby to come at anytime. Stia is posting a final 39-week bumpdate tomorrow, so be sure to head back to read about her final month of pregnancy. It has flown by!

Dallas is finally getting some cooler weather and in our opinion it has come at the perfect time! Most of our favorite retailers are now having end of season sales to make room for all of the resort collections, and we find it’s the best time to stock up on winter items! Especially now that we can finally wear them 🙂

Shop the best sales this week below:

nordstrom: new to sale- we always love a jumpsuit but check out the back of this one (now 40% off), a mini cross body bag in the perfect metallic neutral and the cutest faux fur coat (under $150!)
shopbop: new to sale- get these booties now for just over $100, we love leopard- this dress is no exception and the perfect pop of pink
j. crew: extra 40% off winter sale w/code SHOPNOW- cozy and cute slippers, the details on this skirt and the perfect oversized turtleneck sweater
club monaco: new to sale- we love this layered sweater, the LBD to add to your closet now and a lightweight jacket for those warmer days

Shop the best sales this week:

Cheers,

leopard print top

January 5, 2016

And just like that, we are back in the swing of things after some much needed time off for Christmas and New Years! It was nice having some time off, but the three of us are ready to get back into a daily routine, at least until baby gets here!

Leopard is one of our favorite prints. Okay, it probably is our favorite print, with floral as a close second! The thing we love about leopard is that it serves as a neutral, but also adds some flair to an otherwise plain outfit. Take a pair of jeans, add a leopard print top, a pair of great heels and handbag, and you are put together- just like that! This silk leopard top (50% off now) was a new addition this fall and has transitioned wonderfully to winter when worn with this camel coat. For this beautiful winter day (no coat needed!), the leopard top paired perfectly with a new pair of fringe heels and a cognac crossbody bag.

Shop leopard print:

Cheers,

what is in my hospital bag

January 4, 2016

The countdown is officially on. We are just waiting on baby to make his/her appearance and I think everything is pretty much ready. Well, as ready as it can be! It really snuck up on me that after 37/38 weeks, the baby can come at anytime. So over the past few weeks we have completed the nursery, filled in the essentials for baby and finished a few projects around the house. Over the weekend I made it a point to go ahead and pack my hospital bag. There is no way I wanted to be doing that in between contractions once I go into labor, and I didn’t want to risk having Caleb pack it for me 🙂

After posting this picture on Instagram, I just wanted to say thank you for all your suggestions and honesty. I definitely hadn’t thought about some of those items, but they are now in my bag!

What is in my hospital bag:

nursing friendly pajamas: this hot pink pair and this macaron nightshirt to make nursing easier, but also soft, cozy and cute too
nursing bras: being a big fan of cosabella soft bras, I was thrilled to find out they made a nursing bra option! Neutrals to start (white and nude), but love that they have so many other colors to choose from
nursing cami: I’ve heard this will become my best friend!
robe: a soft, pink lace robe will be the perfect thing to put on over the nursing cami when family and friends stop by
maternity jeans, sweater and flats: knowing that I will still look about 6 months pregnant when leaving the hospital, maternity jeans will be in my bag!
toiletries: a few personal favorites to feel a little better post delivery- bronzer, blush, mascara, fresh lip treatment and the essentials, of course.
slippers, cozy socks and sandals for the shower
nursing essentials: boppy pillow, nursing pads and ointment
electronics: camera, iPad and chargers
list of who to text when baby arrives
bottle of GH Mumm to cheers to our new addition- the same kind of champagne that my parents drank when my brother and I were born
for baby: a few swaddles and a going home outfit for baby girl or baby boy!
for caleb: a few changes of clothes, pillow from home and snacks