STYLE | TOP TIPS FOR EFFORTLESS HOLIDAY FASHION

Thank you to Restricted Footwear for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

With Thanksgiving just a handful of days away (okay, a few weeks, but doesn't it feel like it's tomorrow?!) I thought it was time to share what I'm wearing for Thanksgiving along with my tips for effortless holiday style. I've partnered with Restricted Footwear again (see my previous post on adding color to your neutral wardrobe here) to share what I look for when it comes to easy comfort during the holidays.

1) ADD SHINE & SHIMMER

If there's one time of year that sparkle, shine, and shimmer is a-okay during the daytime, it's the holidays. I love adding soft sheen to my everyday look through fabrics like velvet, silk, and satin. My sweater is the softest chenelle velvet, and my shoes are a shimmery velvet too!

2) ITS ALL IN THE DETAILS

One of the reasons I loved the Geisha is the embroidery and stud detailing. It adds such a luxe feel to the shoe, and so much interest. I choose the taupe because I'm a neutrals girl all the way, but they have some beautiful jewel tones too, like this rich mauve color or this deep blue.

3) COMFORT IS KEY

I do not want to be suffering through a meal, fidgeting through coffee, or shifting through gift opening. I want to feel like I'm in my pajamas, but look oh so much fancier. That's why this look features stretchy jeans, a soft sweater, and these flats - the leather interior is so soft, and the padding is surprisingly squishy. I can stand all day, and chase Evie for hours, in these flats and still be comfortable.

If you'd like a chance to win a gift card towards your own pair of Restricted shoes, visit my Instagram this afternoon! I'll be launching a holiday giveaway you don't want to miss!

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STYLE | MOMMY & ME VALENTINE WITH FRESHLY PICKED + GIVEAWAY!

My Top: Express | Sunnies: c/o Diff Eyewear | E's Onesie: Carter's | E's Jeans: Old Navy | E's Shoes: c/o Freshly Picked

Love is in the air, and this holiday means so much more to me now that we have Evie! Historically, Valentine's Day & it's accompanying hype haven't been something I get super excited about. Now that I'm with G, we usually go to a nice dinner and write love notes sometime in the week before or after the holiday, but it's never been something we celebrate on the day of. But, I have to tell you, with Evie in the picture, I can't WAIT for snuggles, red hearts, X's and O's, and some surprises for her daddy on Wednesday morning!

I think that what changed for me is the type of love we're celebrating. Romantic love is important - it's one of the things that I cherish in my relationship with G - but real love is so much more than that! It's watching my hubby snuggle with Evie on the couch while she has her bottle. It's G taking Evie for an hour so I can have coffee with a girl friend, uninterrupted. It's hearing that G wants tacos for dinner, sticking the salmon in the freezer, and making some kick-@$$ tacos. Those little, every day loves are the ones I'm excited about celebrating. So this year, for the first time, I can't wait for Valentine's Day.

In fact, I'm loving the love so much this year, that I want to give you a chance to win your own pair of Freshly Picked Moccs! Head over to my Instagram for all the details & how to enter.

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STYLE | ALL TIED UP + OUR VALENTINE'S DAY

Top: Express | Jeans: Express | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Sunnies: c/o Diff Eyewear | Bag: c/o Coach | Earrings: Baublebar

I love getting to go out with G just the two of us. Even though we get time "just us" at home after Evie goes down, there's something about getting dressed up, leaving our little lady in someone else's capable hands, and going out alone. We need that connection. That time to just *be*, with no agenda, no distractions, and no responsibilities but being present in that moment with each other.

Tonight, we're doing one of our favorite things: heading out for Oysters & Champagne. We used to run downtown on the Muni all the time in SF to do that, and it's the perfect way to celebrate love and enjoy each other for us.

I'll get more dolled up than this look for tonight (because I can!), but this sweet little top is one of my favorites for spring! I love the 1/2 length bell sleeves, the striping (stripes are going to be bigger than florals this spring!) and the blush. But, my favorite detail of all is the sweet little bow on the back! It's oh-so-precious, sweet, and just a little flirty. Perfect for a casual date.

I paired it with my favorite jeans (seriously. They're so comfy, reasonably priced, perfectly distressed... I wear them every day... in fact, I literally wore them every day this week! ha!) and some simple strapy sandals. The block heel makes them easy to run around in, and they come in so many fun colors!

Whatever your plans are, I hope you enjoy your weekend! Happy <3 Day!

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