Black Friday Sales
Anthropologie: 30% site-wide (OMG! Y’all…THE mirror is on sale!)
Backcountry: up to 35% off big brands (Patagonia, Sorel, etc.)
Madewell: 30% off site-wide
Nordstrom: up to 50% off your favorite brands
Everlane: up to 40% off
Secret Stock Sale Favorites (Up to 60% off!)
S-A-L-E news! Madewell is running their Secret Stock Sale (up to 60% off!) and my top, shorts and sandals are all included…plus TONS more amazing finds! Going to keep this post short and sweet today…Jude has an ear infection and is taking a morning nap, so quickly sharing these outfit details before he’s up and ready for more mama snuggles. Hope y’all have a great weekend! Sharing more sale favorites below.
SHOP MY LOOK
SHORTS (run big, order a size or two down) / TOP (wearing XS) / SANDALS (TTS, run narrow) / HANDBAG (it’s a beauty!)
Madewell Relaxed Denim Shorts
First off, HELLO! I feel like I probably don’t need an explanation for my blog sharing absence – but in case you’re new here, I have two young kiddos (2.5 y/o and 10 months old)…aaand that pretty much sums it up! 😉 (Who knew raising children takes ALL your time?! Ha!). However, GOSH it feels good to sit down and share an outfit post again. To even WEAR an outfit (and makeup!) these days is a major deal in my world. Between keeping two little humans alive and thriving, and also scouring the internet for home renovation supplies (we are adding a primary bathroom, having our bedroom ceilings vaulted + adding skylights, totally redoing our kitchen + updating the boys bathroom), any ounce of extra free time has been devoted to sourcing materials as we gear up for phase two of our 1970s house flip in August. However, I have missed my little corner of the internet SO much…and I’m excited to start sharing content regularly on here again – YAY! My friend and wonderful Austin photographer, Brandon Hill, has kindly agreed to meet bi-weekly for shoots. So, prepare for more outfit inspo + renovation posts headed your way! And also, some mama me-time, hooray!
…Starting with this very “Olivia” casual, jeans + tee look. 😉
SHORTS (they run big, go a size or two down) / TEE (wearing size small)/ HANDBAG / SANDALS (fit TTS) / SUNGLASSES / BRACELET SET / HERRINGBONE CHAIN NECKLACE / COIN NECKLACE / HAVERHILL TURQUOISE RING (LIVVY15 for 15% off)
Biker Shorts Forever
Last week was below freezing temperatures, this week is 70s and sunny. Austin, you always keep us guessing! I’ll admit, hiding inside for a week straight was definitely not good for my brain…I felt so yucky mentally and physically. When we finally got a day of sunshine, I knew I needed to take full advantage…and it felt SO good.
BIKER SHORTS / TANK TOP / PULLOVER / RUNNING SHOES / BACKPACK
SHOP MORE ATHLEISURE FAVORITES
A big thank you to Backcountry for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.
Walmart+ For All Your Holiday Needs
Holiday shopping is in FULL swing and if you’re like me and have a to-do list a mile long on top of crossing everyone off your list…well then, I have some very exciting news for you! With a Walmart+ membership, you can receive free delivery from your local store on orders $35+ (restrictions apply) AND Walmart+ free shipping, no order minimum (excludes oversized/freight & Marketplace items) with free next-day and two-day shipping (and more, but I’ll get to that shortly!). With an infant and a toddler, this is MAJOR given that my free time is nonexistent and attempting a store run with both in tow is asking for a meltdown in the car (me, not them, ha!). Here’s how Walmart+ is making my life (and yours!) so much easier…
Winter Hike
With the holidays in full swing, making time for myself has been very…tricky…to say the least! Blake and I juggle kiddos and work and house projects…the list goes on and on. When I’m feeling the weight of my responsibilities and the overwhelm of life starts hitting too hard, that’s when I know I need to get outside and hit the reset button. Just a simple walk around the block can work wonders, but this week I had Blake watch the boys so I could get a couple hours to myself and go hike around the Austin greenbelt with my sister. It was so beautiful out and I came back home feeling energized, happy and ready to tackle my day ahead (…the coffee run on our way home helped, too, ha!). I know firsthand it can feel intimidating when winter weather is right outside your door – but with the proper gear to keep you warm and comfortable, that mid-week hike may just become routine. 😉
PATAGONIA JACKET / SOREL BOOTIES / SMARTWOOL SOCKS / BEANIE / FJALLRAVEN KANKEN BACKPACK / RAEN SUNGLASSES
SHOP MORE WINTER FAVORITES
The Best Black Friday Sales
‘Tis the weekend for shopping and saving! This year the sales are amazing! …Hey, that’s one good thing to come from 2020, ha. 😉 Grab your second helping of turkey dinner, throw on your elastic waistband sweatpants (umm, yes!) and have fun shopping the best of the best sales! My favorite of the weekend is Madewell with up to 50% off best sellers – it is truly SO. GOOD. Sharing my top picks below and a list of other retailers with killer deals below! XO
SHOP MORE CYBER WEEKEND SALES
URBAN OUTFITTERS – Buy One Get One 50% Off Site-Wide
NORDSTROM – Up to 60% Off (Ray-Ban, UGG, Zella, Nike and more!)
BACKCOUNTRY – Up to 50% Cyber Sale (Patagonia, North Face, Sorel and more!)
LULU & GEORGIA – 25% off with code THANKFUL
ANTHROPOLOGIE – 30% off site-wide!
Staying Warm At Home (Plus, Sale News!)
Life with an infant and toddler means staying home a LOT. Like, pretty much 24/7. Jude is active from six in the morning until 8pm (not even joking, he is a wild man, ha!), so we spend loads of time in our backyard! Honestly, what sold us on our new house was the backyard…we knew we’d want to have space for the boys to run around, play and get all their energy out. It was the best decision we’ve ever made…we basically live back here from sunrise to sunset! And like most folks in the time of Covid, spending more time at home has simply been a must. As the weather changes and temperatures drop, I’m reaching for cozy layers and weather-proof shoes to keep me warm – and to keep up with my lil man as I chase him all over the yard!
SHOP THIS POST
PATAGONIA JACKET / THE NORTH FACE PULLOVER / SOREL EMELIE BOOTIES / BACKCOUNTRY BEANIE / JUDE’S UGG BOOTS
SHOP UNDER $100 GIFT IDEAS FOR HER
How We’re Spending Our Fall Mornings
Our little dude is on the MOVE! Not sure Jude has it in him to stop for a photo anymore, ha! We love watching him grow and feel out his coordination…it’s amazing how quickly he went from walking to climbing to running…and we are all for him getting those wiggles out. Now that Ezra has joined the fam, our morning wakeup call is around 6:30am. While at first it was a struggle (more coffee, please!), now we make a point to seize the day and take advantage of getting out while the rest of the city is still waking up. Zilker Park is usually packed with dogs, workout groups and people in general…so getting there before the rest of the city has its perks, like a good parking spot and the lawn all to ourselves!
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SHOP OUR LOOKS
JUDE’S PATAGONIA JACKET / JUDE’S CHECKERED VANS / MY PATAGONIA SWEATSHIRT / MY VANS SHOES / MY BEANIE (similar) / RAEN SUNGLASSES
SHOP MORE WOMEN’S FAVORITES
SHOP MORE TODDLER FAVORITES
Fall Favorites
Does your city have fall weather yet? We have been so lucky in Austin lately…75 degree days and cool, crisp mornings have started early this year – which is rare considering I usually don’t consider September to be “fall” at all here (generally, we’re still out swimming to cool off until Halloween!). This drop in temperature has us spending so much more time outside (goodbye, pesky mosquitoes!) which means stocking up on cozy sweatshirts, leggings and all weather boots (and maybe a cute pair of ankle booties for that weekly grocery store run, ha!). Sharing a handful of my latest favorites to kick your at-home fall wardrobe up a notch! XO