Golden Style Book

 I love this dress! It has a midi length and I am wearing a size small.

I love this sweater vest! It is so comfortable and is the perfect layering piece for fall. I got a size small. This black and white plaid top is such a great length and will go with so much! This is a size small. And...how cute are these booties?! They are TTS and have a cute heel.  I love these flattering jeans and for a the price they can't be beat! I found them to be TTS. I am wearing a 6. 

This camo shirt is so fun and is a size small! Perfect for layering or even tying around your waist. 

These pants are a favorite! If you like leggings but want more of a pant look these are for you! I am wearing a size small. I paired it with one of my favorite Old Navy cardigans and a leopard scarf.

This chambray dress is the long sleeved version of one that I already have. I paired it with this cute vest and booties for a fall transition look. I am wearing a medium in this dress and the vest is a small. 

Athleisure is my favorite. I wear it waaay more than I actually work out! These green pants are SO comfy and have mesh inserts. This is a size small, but I probably needed a medium - they were a little tight! I am wearing a medium jacket and large sweatshirt for a baggier fit. 

This top is so comfortable and perfect for fall! Love it as a layering piece! And the booties are perfect! 

This dress was SO much cuter in real life than online! I love the color - especially for game day for Florida State fans! You could even pair it with a leather jacket! I am wearing a medium. 

Happy Wednesday loves! Today I am talking about one of my favorite fall accessories, a great felt hat! I have always loved wearing hats to add something extra to my outfit, but I really started loving them after having kids. Not only are they cute but they are the easiest way to make me feel like I have it a little bit "together" when I really don't...and they cover roots, unwashed hair...the list goes on, ha! 

I found some amazing deals below on great fall hats to try. Some even come in a variety of sizes if you need one smaller or bigger. 

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My Dress // My Jacket // My Hat // My Bag

This picture perfectly captures our summer in so many ways - Charlotte holding her favorite ball, me holding a huge coffee and Avery wanting to take our picture :) It was a crazy but fun summer and I can't believe that we all go back to school/work tomorrow! 

My pants are on major sale and are so easy to transition into fall! My top was on sale, but isn't as of Tuesday. I will update you when it is back on sale! You can easily add a jean jacket or cardigan for cooler days to transition this look. You can shop my look below along with some of my other favorites from the LOFT sale! The sale items changed since my original post, and there are some incredible deals - sale items are currently up to 75% off original prices!

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Charlotte's dress // Charlotte's shoes 

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Dress // Jacket // Shoes sold out (similar)  // Bag // JORD Watch // Hat is old (similar)

Today I am excited to share some strategies that I have used to reduce stress and maximize my time with the girls during the school year as we are headed back to school next week! I have been thinking about doing this post for some time now because it has been an area where I have personally made some major progress and have seen the benefits of using these strategies. So here we go!

1. The first tip is something you have heard before, but get and use a planner (or find a phone/computer based system that works for you). I use this  Emily Ley planner and it has been such a huge help! It fits in my large tote and I write everything down that has to be accomplished for the day marking things off as I go. I will also take the school calendar and will write all major events/breaks for the year in my planner so I don't forget anything. I transfer major events and reminders to a framed family planner in our kitchen like this. That way my husband can also see what is going on and I am not scrambling in the morning because I forgot it was Wacky Hat Day! 

2. Pick out your kid's clothes for the week and organize them by day. I use an organizer like this that hangs in the closet to place their clothes in. This has been such a huge time saver in making our mornings go more smoothly and ensuring we have clean and ready to go uniforms! 

3. Determine your morning routine and prepare for it. If you make coffee in the morning, then make sure that you have water in your Keurig machine, your coffee mug is ready to go, etc. Anything you can do at night to make mornings easier and smoother, the better! 

4. I pack all of the girl's lunches for the week in advance. This has been one of the biggest time savers. It takes me 45 minutes to pack lunches for 2 girls for a week It has been such a blessing to not have to think about lunches at night or in the morning! So here is what I do...on Sunday night, Kris takes point on bath/bedtime prep and I make lunches. I use these bento boxes, these mini inserts, and these silicone cups to store their lunches. I cut all of the fruit, veggies, protein, etc at the same time and distribute evenly into their lunch boxes. If I am making sandwiches, then I will wait to put on the mayo/mustard until the morning. I stack them in the refrigerator and breathe easy knowing lunches are taken care of for the week!

5. Plan quick and healthy breakfasts that your kids will eat. Mornings before school are not the time to battle it out over eating with a toddler, ha! Everyone will be stressed! It took us a while to determine what works, but my girls normally have a smoothie or fruit/veggie pouch and organic pancakes or waffles that I buy frozen from Trader Joe's. On the weekends or special school occasions we will branch out to fancier things.

I hope those strategies are helpful to you! If you have any suggestions or ideas for me I would love to know!

 Since I have been so focused on maximizing time, AND in the market for a new watch, I was thrilled when JORD Watches reached out to collaborate with me on a giveaway for my readers! They make the most beautiful wooden watches.




I was so excited to pick the Frankie Series Zebrawood + Champagne watch. It is so gorgeous in person, every time I wear it I get questions about it! I love the oversized face and the champagne color that matches everything. I also how light weight it is. My watch is made of 100% natural hand-finished wood and it has an ultra-slim design.

Their women's watches are beautiful, and their unique men's watches are amazing as well! I keep thinking that my husband would love one as a gift for Christmas or our Anniversary.  They offer custom engraving as an added feature!


Now for the giveaway! Every person who enters will have a chance to win a $100 gift code to use on the JORD site! One lucky person will win, but everyone will receive a consolation code worth $25 once the contest ends.

To Enter The Giveaway Click Here

The giveaway will close September 10, 2017 at 11:59pm. Both the $100 and the $25 codes will expire on November 26, 2017.

Thank you JORD for sponsoring this post. As usual all opinions and thoughts are my own.