It finally feels like autumn in Austin this week and we are enjoying every second! Cool, crisp mornings spent outdoors…it feels so good to get out of the house and soak up the beautiful change in seasons. Generally, Halloween is the turning point for this city…it finally cools off for good and moody weather is here to stay. No complaints here that fall has arrived a little early (and fingers crossed is here to stay)…happy to have more time to relish in cozy socks and boots weather!
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BOOTS / JACKET / SWEATER / JEANS / SUNGLASSES

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I think fall is my favorite season to dress for. Rich earth tones, a great pair of denim, cozy layers and the prettiest tote and oxfords combo…I feel my best in outfits like this one! Y’all know I’m a sucker for that yummy saddle, tan, caramel color – it’s warm and relaxed, making it easy to pair with just about anything hanging in my closet. Plus, it wears so well over time…making it an easy wardrobe staple for years to come. I’ve worn Nisolo shoes for over a year now (remember this post? Gah, still loving those shoes, too!) and I am so excited to share another favorite, the James Oxford, from their new Essentials Collection. It’s a lower priced collection of beautiful shoes created without cutting into the fair trade wages their producers earn. It’s a win/win for everyone, your feet included.

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OXFORDS / TOTE BAG / CARDIGAN / RIBBED WHITE TOP / JEANS / SUNGLASSES / NECKLACE

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Anyone else SO ready for fall? Cooler, crisp weather, hot coffee, cozy sweaters paired with ankle booties…and of course, enjoying some time outdoors soaking up the magical new season! We’re still in triple digits in Austin (omg!), but when Backcountry asked me to share a few of my favorite pieces for fall, I couldn’t help but jump on this one. For one, TONS of adorable long sweaters to layer up and wear over leggings with booties (…cute and SO comfy!), and two, loads of outdoor gear to pack for a day spent outside. Over the weekend I grabbed my sister, made us a couple of oat milk lattes for the road, rented a canoe down at Lady Bird Lake and took my new fall goodies for a spin…and it was the best day!
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PATAGONIA TOP (wearing M) / LEGGINGS/ SEYCHELLES BOOTIES / KANKEN BACKPACK / YETI RAMBLER THERMOS

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One thing I’ve realized over the years about my style: I. Love. Overalls. They’re easy to throw on, they’ve got that relaxed vibe and when they fit just right, you feel like a million bucks in them. When I saw this pair while clicking through the New Arrivals tab at ModCloth, I knew I had to give them a try. They showed up on my doorstep a few days later and as I slipped myself into them, I looked in the mirror and did a happy dance. I talk a lot about postpartum body image here and on my Instagram feed, and when you order something that just fits in all the right places, it’s totally worth that squeal of happiness and big cheesy grin. I couldn’t wait to share these with y’all…!

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If fall in your city means 95 degree temperatures, then I am right there with you! As a blogger, I am guilty of smiling as I pose in cozy cardigans and fleece joggers…when in reality I am dying a slow and painful death melting in triple digits and daydreaming of nothing more than an ice cold margarita. Now if that mental image doesn’t scream “fall!” then I don’t know what does haha! 😉 In Austin, fall can mean a tank top and shorts or flowy dress…this city sort of skips fall and goes straight to winter (…and our winter could technically be another city’s fall given that we rarely hit below 50 degrees…). What I’m trying to say is – regardless of the season, you can dress in whatever you’re loving, while keeping the latest seasonal trends in mind. Bohemian, pretty prairie style is something we’ll be seeing a lot of this fall, and this mustard yellow maxi dress with a ruffle bottom totally fits the trend and is a staple you can wear now and into the next few months. The best part? This $27 maxi dress comes in three colors and could easily be styled for cooler weather weather…simply add a leather or denim jacket and some ankle booties or mules!

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dress – LOVE SADIE (wearing size small)

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Ohh a good athleisure outfit…it serves two purposes: one is that perhaps simply wearing workout gear will encourage a stop at the gym throughout the day (…perhaps being the key word, ha!) and two, you feel pretty and put together, but in reality you’re extremely comfortable and get to enjoy the best of both worlds. I know I talk about mom style all the time these days…but I’ve never worn workout gear more in my life than since becoming a mama. I’m bending, I’m snapping (literally, I am snapping constantly…Jude loves when you sing and make a beat for him haha), I’m on the go and love nothing more than to feel like a fully charged human. And sometimes looking like a fully charged human is just as good as feeling like one these days, ha! Which is where I turn to my friends over at Trunk Club – my stylist, Maddie, created an amazing Trunk this month and filled it with the cool, versatile athleisure pieces to take you from a workout to a quick coffee run and beyond. I know y’all hear me talk about Trunk Club all the time, and it’s because this service is total game changer…especially for busy moms like me!

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A few weeks back we took our first family trip to San Diego and it was so wonderful! As first time parents, Blake and I were of course nervous about the flight with Jude…but he did SO well! After touching down in SD, we dropped our stuff at our Airbnb, threw on our suits and headed straight for the beach!

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swimsuit – L*SPACE / shoes – TEVA / dress – BACKCOUNTRY / backpack – FJALLRAVEN / towel – NOMADIX

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Mom life = never leaving the house without packing for two these days! (…Which may appear like we’re going on a weekend getaway, buuut really we’re just running to the grocery store, ha). Combining the contents of my purse and a diaper bag into one means a backpack is simply the easiest way to go…it doesn’t hurt that they’re always in style, too! Herschel Supply Co. made an exclusive backpack for Urban Outfitters and it’s the perfect combination of effortlessly cool and practical. The color selection is awesome, too…this beige color goes with anything and it’s great because Blake and I can swap back and forth. I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom…! Right? 😉

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backpack – HERSCHEL / shorts – BDG (fit TTS) / top – UO (wearing size small) / shoes – VANS / sunglasses – RAY BAN

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A magical summer afternoon in Austin: a light breeze is blowing, the sound of a flowing stream brings instant calm and the warm sun kisses my skin. A dip in the water with nothing but trees on the horizon is oh-so-good for the soul – and this tired mama could use a dose of nature to revive and reset. I sit on a rock with the water rushing around me, my eyes lightly closed and for a moment I am completely present. Listening, breathing, listening, breathing. I make a promise to myself that I’ll do this more often…

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swimsuit top – SOLID & STRIPED (wearing size small) / swimsuit bottoms – SOLID & STRIPED (wearing size medium)/ towel – NOMADIX / sandals – SOLUDOS / bag – THE BEACH PEOPLE / shirt – PATAGONIA

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If there’s one color that screams summer, it’s certainly that pretty peachy pink! It looks great on every skin tone, feels ultra feminine and can be paired with just about any other color (…and y’all know I love my cognac accessories…what a combo!). Peach just feels warm and inviting, it’s the perfect pop in a summer outfit. For my latest Trunk Club order, I wanted pieces that could take me from a sunny day around Austin to a warm weather getaway – and per usual, my stylist totally nailed it! Not going to lie, shopping these days can seem overwhelming when I’ve got a tight schedule (…my windows to shop at the mall are between naps and feedings…not to mention Jude normally sleeps ON me haha…doesn’t make trying on clothing in-store easy…or even possible, ha!). Between minimal time to myself and so many pieces to look at (shorts, tops, dresses, shoes, bags…where do I even begin when I’ve got 20 minutes?!), Trunk Club is the easiest and most enjoyable way for me to shop…

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