Fall Home & Style Wish List

Fall is ALLLLLLLMOST upon us up here in Utah and it's glorious!!!!  Seriously, I cannot wait for layers and booties and hot chocolate and open windows!  A true fall season!  Something we aren't used to and I personally feel giddy just thinking of it!  I put together a few things that I've either had my eye on (that camel sweater) or that just give me all the warm-fuzzies about our soon-to-be autumn.  Bring IT ON!!!
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Shoe Edit: 8 Must Haves for Summer

It's pretty hard to be believe summer style is already on the mind, but friends let me tell ya'...here in Texas, summer starts right about now.  When it's scorching hot, sometimes we tend to just reach for the easy footwear like flip-flops (guilty here), but there are loads of other cute options that are just as cool and easy.  Okay well...maybe not as easy as flip-flops, but definitely more stylish and will up your outfit a few notches.
While normally when I do a "must-have" or round-up list, I usually own most of the items already...and thus can recommend them because I know for a fact that they're pretty great.  But this time around, I only have two of the below must-have shoes for the summer (no. 2 and 6) and am deciding on which of the others I need to get first.  You really can't go wrong with a classic espadrille, a strappy black heel, and a casual sandal for summer...but here are a full EIGHT pairs that I'm in love with for Summer of 2017!
(Of course, they can be worn well into fall, too!)

>>> Click on each image above or on the links below to shop: 

1. Black Crisscross Sandal // Nordstrom
2.  Espadrille Wedge Sandal (hottest wedge of the season) // Nordstrom
3.  Assymetrical Sandal // Nordstrom (Free People)
4.  Block Heel Sandal // Target
5.  Leopard Slip-on Sneaker // Nordstrom
6.  Red Tennis Shoes // Finish Line (Nike on sale)
7.  Strappy Sandal // Nordstrom Rack
8.  Nude Pump // Nordstrom

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Fall Floral + Denim

Dress: Roolee // Booties: Nordstrom // Bag: Fawn Design // Earrings: Lavish Leathers // Watch: Michael Kors // Necklace: Nordstrom

I'm a sucker for a good fall floral.  I'm not huge on the Spring and Summer floral patterns (the light colors), but give me a dark hue with some muted jewel tones and I'm sold!!!!  This dress being exhibit A.  In addition to the perfect pattern, this long-sleeve, midi style can be worn with so much!!!  Think fur vest, cardigans, scarfs, denim vest, belted, with tights....and the list could go on!!!  This one is from Roolee Boutique (and is sold out), but I've also linked several similar styles at the end of this post.  A definite must-have for your fall/winter style!

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Must-Have Baby Essentials (from a momma of 4)

I've been asked quite a few times what I feel is necessary and unnecessary when having your first baby.  It can really be overwhelming and the world seems to be telling new moms that they need EVERYTHING or else their precious child will suffer greatly and have some kind of underdeveloped intelligence if they don't buy the "correct" teething toy.  (insert eye roll)  After having four babies myself, I'd like to think I have a pretty great idea of what's essential for the baby-stage...I mean, so much of it I never used or realized it was a waste of money.

So today (after having recently been asked again about my baby must-haves), I thought I'd put together some of my favorites that are not only essentials in my book, but are the best for your sweet baby.

1.  Stokke Scoot:  I love this stroller for the ease it gives as a compact stroller and grows with your baby up to toddlerhood.  It has a comfortable softbag insert for newborns!
2.  Dr. Brown's bottles:  I nursed all of my babies, some longer than others, but they always took some bottles whether formula or breast milk.  I loved these and so did my littles!
3.  Aden + Anais Sleep Sack:  I didn't realize the importance of a sleep sack until my second baby, but I'm a big advocate...Ha, I say that as if it's some political movement!  This breathable fabric is great to go over a onesie in the summer, and over a full sleeper in cooler seasons.  You don't have to worry about them being warm enough or mess with the stress/risk of a blanket in the crib.
4.  Puj Infant Tub:  A friend of one of my friends started this company and I'm such a fan!  The Puj conforms to your baby and the sink...perfect for those little newborn baths!!!
5.  Moby Wrap:  I'm a HUGE proponent of baby wearing and I loved my Moby.  It takes a little practice to get it wrapped correctly, but once you get it, you'll love it!  The best thing is the weight distribution.  No sore backs from carrying a 20 pounder!  Also, there are so many different ways to carry.  FAVORITE!!!
6.  Stokke Tripp Trapp:  We have loved using our Tripp Trap!  It's designed ergonomically for babies and children to sit with their feet supported. It grows with your children up to any age.  They also have a seat adapter for smaller babies, but even without the adapter, the five-point harness works like a charm.
7.  Aden + Anais Bamboo Swaddling Blankets:  Okay, so I know you think you've seen these swaddling blankets everywhere, but I think you're wrong.  :)  These are the bamboo ones that are SUPER-DUPER soft....I mean, I want one just to have for myself!  Such a versatile blanket for nursing, carrier cover, swaddling, burp cloth, etc.
If you have your own Must-Have Baby Essentials, please leave them in the comments so others can benefit from your suggestions!  What did I leave out???

>>>Make sure to be on the look out for my Must-Have Toddler Essentials post next week!


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Spring/Summer Must Have: Kimonos

Confession:  I'm totally in love with kimonos right now...total style statements without try too hard.  Kimonos are most definitely a must-have for Spring/Summer 2014!

Ever since I saw that amazing one Nikki wore on the Bachelor (it's sold out by the way), I've been on the hunt for a just-as-cute (and bright) kimono.  I love that they are lightweight, sometimes even sheer...but give depth and interest to an outfit.  And besides, anything flowy usually gets an A+ in my book these days!

Here's a few of my favorites (^^^ above ^^^) I've found in stores right now...just click through to see all of them.  Happy Weekend!!!!

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