LOOK 1: NUDE FITTED TEE | BLUSH CITY PANTS

Keep it neutral. Start by picking tones from the same monochromatic palette and you really can’t get it wrong! I love these pants that are the perfect cross between a blush and nude, so you can go either way. I added this fitted tee and a classic nude heel for a look that can transition seamlessly from the office to you weekend dinner plans.

LOOK 2: GREEN OVERLAP BLAZER (ALSO COMES IN BLUSH) | CASHMERE SWEATER | BLUSH CITY PANTS

Menswear-inspired. One of the biggest trends hitting this fall is the tailored menswear look. An overlap blazer is the epitome of office style, but it’s such a chic, sophisticated combo with these blush pants – love the 90s vibe it adds! You might be surprised but how well you can make an overlap blazer like this work for the weekend too – just layer it over a lacy bralette, add your favorite stilettos, and you’re ready for a night out!

LOOK 3: CASHMERE SWEATER | BLUSH CITY PANTS

The classics. Keep it simple with a cozy cashmere sweater. This one adds a soft feel to these sophisticated trousers, both physically and aesthetically. Bring in an accent or pattern with a timeless leopard pump and you’ll be able to wear this look anywhere.

I’ll definitely be living in these Theory pants this fall. Which outfit was your favorite? You can shop more of their collection below – every piece is super versatile and they have so many timeless staples that you’ll be able to wear forever.

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Theory. 

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I love how they play together! B always looks forward to hanging out with Mara and Wes.

How cute are his little glasses 😍 And the “wild one” shirt perfectly describes him lol.

OBSESSED with all her little pom pom socks and the size variation with the sweatshirt.

Are your girls obsessed with stuffed animals 🙂 Still her favorite thing to buy 🙂

I want her sweatshirt in a grown up size! (40% off right now)

| MARA | : POM POM SWEATSHIRT (ON SALE 40% OFF) | TULLE SKIRT | SNEAKERS |  POLKA DOT SOCKS | BACKPACK | SCRUNCHIE | STUFFED HIPPO |

| WES | : GRAPHIC TEE | JEANS (40% OFF!) | CAMO SNEAKERS (UNDER $20!)| BACKPACK 

| BECKAM | : PATCHED SWEATSHIRT | JEANS (40% OFF!) | SNEAKERS 

I can’t believe summer break has come to an end! It’s bittersweet because I love having the kids home from school and getting to spend so much time together, but the excitement of back to school shopping softens the string a little. 🙂 I always looked forward to back to school shopping when I was a kid and it’s been just as much fun as a parent now! Here are 4 back-to-school style pieces that every kid needs for the year ahead.

1. Something fun! You will never regret investing in a statement piece that your kids get excited to wear. Sure they might try to wear it 3 days in a row, but there are worse things, right? 😉 Mara loved this pom-pom sweatshirt and tulle skirt. It’s a fun outfit to throw into their school clothes rotation and every kid needs an outfit they feel extra special in and I love this one! It’s so fun to see the kids’ personality and style develop as they get older every year.
2. Staples they can mix and match. This is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in buying kids clothes. The more versatile and mixable the pieces you buy, the more use you’ll get out of them. Think solids, layers, and classic patterns like stripes or camo. Gymboree’s latest campaign has lots of options to mix and match so just a few new pieces can go a long way and create multiple outfits.
3. Graphics. There’s a happy middle ground between busy prints and basic solids and it’s call graphics! They are a great way to let the kids’ personality show through and can help break up the patterned and solid pieces they own. I love the fun patches on this graphic pullover and it’s also pretty accurate. 😉
4. Everything comfortable. If it’s not comfy, my kids won’t wear it. (Actually, I’m the same way with my clothes haha!) So the biggest things to look for are comfort and quality – pieces that can handle whatever kids throw at them. That’s especially true of denim, which probably gets the brunt of a fun day. Love the jeans we found for Wes and B which are really soft and still durable. Gymboree is dialing up the comfort and softness of their line, so it’s a great destination for quality pieces.

What are some of the things you guys look for when back to school shopping? Do you love it as much as I do? If you haven’t checked out Gymboree’s Made-You-Smile campaign this season, let me know what you think!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Gymboree.

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What do you love? What makes you happy? What’s a perfect fit for you.

LOOK 1: GRAPHIC SWEATSHIRT | WIDE LEG DENIM

It’s a fit: No Makeup + Netflix

There truly is no place like home! I honestly love being home as much as I love traveling. I’m a home body at heart, who loves snuggling up a good bowl of popcorn, my fuzzy blanket, and binge watching a series, or flipping through some magazines to get inspired. I love getting dressed up, but nothing beats being lazy at home in jeans and a slouchy, oversized sweatshirt.

The hem detail on these jeans 😍😍 They are on sale under $50!!

LOOK 2: WHITE V-NECK TEE | WIDE LEG DENIM (ON SALE UNDER $50) | GOLD EARRINGS

It’s a fit: Jeans + a tee

Jeans and a white tee are my go-to. Sometimes I think the classic timeless pieces speak as much or more than trendy pieces. Finding the perfect fit – that pair of jeans that you want to wear every day, like they were made just for you – makes you feel like you can do anything. I’m obsessed with these wide leg jeans. They are the perfect crop and I love the high waisted silhouette – it’s so flattering on everyone!

LOOK 3: RED SATIN TANK | EMBELLISHED DENIM (ON SALE 40% OFF) | GOLD EARRINGS

It’s a fit: Getting Dressed Up

Who doesn’t love an excuse to get dressed up! Sometimes I have no place to go but I want to wear a bold lip and get dressed up. So maybe it’s a spontaneous week night date with your S/O, a girl’s night out, or just exploring the city, but whatever it is take advantage of those “just because” moments. I’m loving all the embellishments and additions we are seeing on jeans, like the red stripe on this pair. Denim has become super versatile and really easy to dress up with some statement earrings and a flirty top for date night or a blazer and button down to take your denim to work outside of casual Fridays.

The new Express Denim collection is all about finding the perfect fit, both when it comes your lifestyle and hobbies and your body-type. Below are a few more pieces of Express Denim I’m loving:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Express.

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It’s no secret that I love breakfast foods, I mean come on who doesn’t love brunch?! But lately I’ve been trying to swap out some of my sugary French toast and waffles for healthier alternatives. All while finding recipes that are still quick and easy! Here are some recipes that I found on Pinterest recently and have been loving. Let me know how you like them if you try them out!

recipe via pinterest credit: givemesomeoven

EGG WHITE OMELETTE

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 small jalepeno, thinly sliced and seeded (if desired), stem discarded
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• handful of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• salt and pepper
• 6 egg whites, whisked
• half an avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
• chopped fresh cilantro
• crumbled cotija cheese

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and onion and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and tomato and continue sautéing for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.  Then transfer the mixture to a separate plate. Return pan to the stove, and reduce heat to medium.  Add the whisked egg whites and cook for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are set and the bottom of the egg is golden.  Remove from heat. Add the onion mixture, diced avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese to the egg white, and fold over to form the omelet.  Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro and cheese if desired.

recipe via pinterest credit: baking-ginger.com

OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cups Almond Milk
• 1tsp Honey
• 3/4 Cup Blueberries (fresh/frozen)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla
• 3/4 Cup Oats

Directions:

1. Place all the vanilla, oats, ilk, honey and half the blueberries into 1 large jar or 2 small jars.
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Close the jar/s and place in the fridge overnight.
4. Top with remaining blueberries and extra milk (optional) before serving.

recipe via pinterest credit: thehealthyfoodie.com

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN SHAKE

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients in the container of your blender and process on high speed until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve immediately.

recipe via pinterest credit: withsaltandwit.com

GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vanilla (or plain) greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
• 2 Tbsp old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

recipe via pinterest credit: twopeasandtheirpod.com

AVOCADO TOAST

Ingredients:

• 2 slices bread (can use gluten-free bread)
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 large ripe avocado
• Everything Bagel Seasoning

Directions:

1. Toast the bread. Spread cream cheese evenly on slices of bread.
2. Mash half of the avocado and place mashed avocado evenly on slices of bread. Slice the other half of the avocado and place slices on top. Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning and eat immediately.

What are your favorite breakfast recipes?

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: CROP TOP | LEGGINGS (UNDER $100) | DENIM JACKET (UNDER $50) | SUNGLASSES | TENNIS SHOES (SIMILAR HERE) | LUGGAGE HERE & HERE

MARA DETAILS: HOODIE DRESS (UNDER $20) | CONVERSE | SOCKS

Hey guys! We look forward to our annual summer vacation all year long and now that it’s here I am just wishing it would never end! Everything has been like something straight out of a dream! On our itinerary is London, Positano, Rome and Ibiza. Cody and I have been to London before, but the other cities have been on my bucket list forever!  I’ll be putting together a full travel guide for all of our stops, so leave a comment with any questions you have!

I got tons of questions on my airport outfit so I wanted to share details! We had a red eye to London, but I knew we were going to jump right in once we landed so I loved this pretty sportswear combo with these white sneakers. A denim jacket is a great travel layer, not just for the plane but to throw on and go once you reach your destination! I am obsessed with these leggings – super comfortable and such a pretty color! This crop top sports bra tank is another one of my favorites too and the back has the cutest detailing! We also found Mara this cute little hoodie dress that she doesn’t ever want to take off. It’s so cute and under $20! Can’t wait to tell you guys more about our trip!

Shop more of my favorites below!

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I always get a ton of questions on how I edit my pictures. The Lightroom App is actually free so it makes it really easy to edit any of your pictures on the go, so I was really excited to create my own mobile presets. My City Edition mobile pack has three of my favorite edits based of some of my favorite locations: Paris (city feel), New York (true to color but with colors popping), and California (and endless beaches!). I had so much fun perfecting them and getting them just right, so I wanted to share my mobile presets pack with you guys!

The Paris Preset: This is perfect for any of your shots that have a city feel to them, livening up some of your favorite pictures with some warmth and brightness.

The New York Preset: Whenever I think of New York, I think of all the bright colors of the city – the yellow cabs, the bright signs – this preset is really true to color but makes those colors pop!

The California Preset: Last but not least, the filter for all those dreamy pictures from your beach trips to highlight the blue water and bright sky.

My mobile pack is on sale right now for under $20 but we won’t keep it on sale much longer. Below are a few helpful hints for downloading and a tutorial for installing!

**TO INSTALL – Download them to your computer first and then email or airdrop it to yourself so you can open on your phone.

**Requites Lightroom CC for your mobile device, which is a free download! Once you order, there is a short video on how to install the presets from the downloaded zip file.

I can’t wait to see all you posts with these #HelloFashionPresets! I also just launched my Amalfi Coast Mobile Preset inspired by our trip! I’ll be doing a post sharing my before and after shots soon.

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: POLKA DOT DRESS (UNDER $100) | WOVEN BASKET BAG (UNDER $50) | SANDALS (UNDER $40) | RED EARRINGS (UNDER $20) | RED SUNGLASSES (UNDER $20) | TORTOISE SUNGLASSES

We made it to the coast of Italy!!! It is so beautiful I can’t even put into words, it has been on my bucket list for 10 years since I lived in Florence in my early 20s. I have so much to share with you guys but here is a quick outfit I wanted to throw up while we’re on our trip. There is nothing like a good Italian espresso. Maybe it’s nostalgic for me, but it takes me back ❤ this dress I got for our trip it’s under $100 and these earrings are the perfect pop of color under $20.

I’ll be doing travel guides and stuff once I get home and can write more about what we did and tips for visiting the coast. Love you guys and as always thanks for following!!

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve got makeup products that you can’t live without. I’ve got a few holy grail products that I’ve loved for years, but I’ve been on the hunt to find some more affordable dupes that work just as well! Whether you don’t want to pay for the originals or want to stock up on some cheaper alternatives, I’ve found some dupes to my favorites, and am going to be sharing all the best ones!

FOUNDATION BRUSH ($6): My makeup artist Marisa recommended this one to me, and since I got it I don’t use anything else! Everyone needs this in their life for blending out foundation.

BEAUTY SPONGE ($7): I can’t live without beauty sponges! They are great to blend out your foundation and concealers so that you don’t look cakey at all. I have had a love affair with the beauty blender for years, but maybe love this one almost just as much!

LIP LINER ($4): This lip liner looks amazing paired with any lipstick, and would look great on any skin type. And for $5?! I’ll take one in every color!

BRONZER ($10): When I’m in a hurry I like to conceal on my face where I need to, and then sweep some bronzer across my face to look sunkissed and more refreshed! This one is so pretty and isn’t too orangey. And it’s such a good dupe for this one!

UNDER-EYE CONCEALER ($10): Got dark under-eye circles no matter how much sleep you’ve gotten? Join the club! Love this one because it covers everything up and leaves a radiant finish.

HIGHLIGHTER ($5): This is one of my favorite finds! It is a beautiful color that gives a nice glow to the face. Reminds me so much of this one but is a fraction of the price!

SETTING SPRAY ($15): When you take the time to put on a full face of makeup, you want it to last as long as you can! I always use setting sprays to seal my makeup and keep it looking fresh all day long. This one reminds me of this setting spray, but is half the price!

What are your favorite budget-friendly makeup products?

Shop more of my favorites below!

XX, Christine

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