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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Last weekend Blake and I (…and Jude!) woke up early to enjoy a morning at the Farmer’s Market. We grabbed yummy local coffee (y’all…my mocha latte was $2.50! Unheard of in Austin, ha), scooped up some freshly picked wildflowers and chatted with the sweet vendors about their beautiful fruit and veggie assortments. It was such a lovely morning and made my heart super happy, as it felt like an “old Austin” type of outing. (Meaning, it didn’t feel “trendy” – it was genuinely pleasant). Jude quickly fell asleep in the front pack, so Blake and I had a mini morning date and got to reminisce about Austin and our childhoods in this city. The types of things we did with our parents as kiddos and weekend traditions we want to create with our own little family. We both love all the outdoorsy things Austin has to offer and fondly remember family days filled with local swimming holes, snow cone stands and mini festivals that popped up throughout the city. Walking around the farmer’s market together felt a lot like those special times!

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tank top – FREE PEOPLE (wearing size M/L) / jeans – FREE PEOPLE (fit TTS) / shoes – BIRKENSTOCKS / macrame bag – THE BEACH PEOPLE

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Ohh how I’ve missed this place! Since having Jude (…and given that he still haaates the car), I haven’t been able to take the 20-minute drive to South Congress in months. Grabbing a leisurely coffee over here used to be my daily reality – and now it’s my daily daydream, ha! My mom watched Jude for an hour over the weekend, so Blake and I decided to spend that time grabbing coffee and strolling our favorite street. And even though I thought about Jude 90% of the time we were gone (…and literally ran up the stairs to see him when we got home, ha!), I felt refreshed and so happy to spend an hour with my hubby, holding hands and reminiscing about how much our lives have changed in just four months time. Taking time for myself is not something I do often these days, let alone allotting time for just me and Blake – but I’m learning it’s so necessary! A happier Olivia = a better mom, wife, daughter, friend…the list goes on and on. A little self-care goes a long way!
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“We’re not a regular fam, we’re a Nike fam!” …But in all seriousness, Blake said he’d never be in a blog post with me unless it was for Nike…and low and behold HERE we are! Nike is a brand we admire greatly in our house – and it’s the only label Blake wears proudly (not even joking…it’s 100% Nike shirts, shoes and track shorts for this guy…he refuses to wear any other sports brand). Given that Jude is a mini Blake (…anyone else see the resemblance? Ha!), we’ve been collecting our fair share of Nike onesies, too. So stinkin’ adorable! …And I thought dressing myself was fun…nothing compares to dressing your baby! I mean, can we just take a minute for those precious baby sneakers? So. CUTE.

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Olivia: sportswear tank top / air max 270 sneakers
Blake: sb nyjah free skate shoe
Jude: cortez basic sl shoe

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Life before Jude = leisurely hopping from a coffeehouse to a cute bar patio. Life after Jude = lucky if I make it to the Starbucks drive thru, ha! But in all seriousness, these days makeup is a rarity and if I put on real pants it’s a big deal. When people used to tell me about “mom style” I never thought twice about what that would mean once I became a mom myself. And now that I spend 24/7 caring for a three month old, I totally get what they mean! You’ve got to find pieces that make you feel good, are comfortable and practical. Now that I’m two sizes bigger since having a baby, I was in desperate need of an update and ready to invest in clothing that fits my new body. Did I mention the whole “it’s extremely difficult to leave the house” thing? Yeah…about that…my trips to the mall are few and far between these days (…and if I make it to the mall then I’m normally shopping for Jude and not myself). Which is where Trunk Club saves the day!

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