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J.Crew and J.Crew Factory Labor Day Weekend Sales

It’s officially Labor Day Weekend! Huzzah!

I’ve been posting some sale content on Instagram and LTK, but I wanted to do a dedicated blog post too. J.Crew and J.Crew Factory are both having some AMAZING deals for both full-price and sale pieces, so I rounded up a bunch of of the best (mostly) neutral basics. Things are going fast, so shop them while you still can!

Rollneck Sweater / Sweetheart Tank Top / Demi-Boot Crop Jean in Wedgewood Wash / Cross-Back Midi Dress / Carrie V-Neck Camisole / Pointelle T-Shirt (Tank top here!) / Demi-Boot Crop Jean in Dark Worn Wash / Ruffle Boatneck Tank Top

Rollneck Sweater / J.Crew’s rollneck sweater is famous for a reason—it looks good on everyone and is insanely comfortable. Plus, it’s made out of 100% cotton, so NO ITCH. The red version is only $16!

Sweetheart Tank Top / This tank top is great for lounging in while still feeling put together. And it’s currently $16! I sized up because I find ribbed pieces are usually more form-fitting.

Cross-Back Midi Dress / I LOVE this dress. It’s amazing. I can make it look dressy or casual depending on how I style it, and it’s super lightweight and wrinkle-resistant. I have it in a small, but like I said before, ribbed material usually has a tighter fit, so I could have easily sized up to a medium.

Pointelle T-Shirt (Tank top here!) /For $23, this is the most high-quality and versatile tee you can find. This is also ribbed, and I definitely think it runs small. Size up! (And if you’d prefer a tank top, they have that too!)

Odette Lady Jacket / Gwyneth Slip Skirt / Zoe Ballet Flats / Shrunken Jacquard T-Shirt / Sweater-Tee /Colorblock Trainers / Giselle Sweater Blazer / Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant

Gwyneth Slip Skirt / If you’ve been wanting to try the slip skirt trend, now’s the time! This one is just over half off. It also comes in seven colors, plus tall sizes.

Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant / I LOVE THESE SO MUCH. They’re worth freaking every penny. I swear they feel like pajamas, but they look like work pants.

Short-Sleeve Pajama Set / Collared Midi Dress / Woven Puff Headband / Herringbone Baseball Cap / 9″ Mid-Rise Skinny Jean / Short-Sleeve CardiganStriped Espadrille Sandals / Woven Slingback Flats

Collared Midi Dress / I know we’re heading into fall, but I own this dress and I’m obsessed with it. Snap this up now and wear it next spring and summer!

9″ Mid-Rise Skinny Jean / Own and love these too! They’re stretchy but not TOO stretchy and I think the button fly makes them stand out. Don’t sleep on Factory denim!

Short-Sleeve Cardigan / Navy *and* scallops?! How could I NOT include this. Feels like a great transitional piece.

Essential Straight Jean / Smocked Shirtdress / Road Trip Slip-On Sneakers / Striped Lady Jacket Cardigan / Wide Button-Collar Pullover / Button-Neck City Coat / Quilted Jacket

Wide Button-Collar Pullover / This sweatshirt is everything: cozy, comfy, and surprisingly good looking?! You already know I love stripes, and the buttons are a great detail too. The turtleneck would be GREAT on windy Chicago days.

Button-Neck City Coat / This is the Factory version of the famous cocoon coat, and I’ve been told it’s just as high quality. Love that they have petite sizes too.

Quilted Jacket / Okay, do I need this? It’s SO cute and comes in three other great colors. The perfect layering piece for fall.

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Fall Wedding Guest Dresses 2024

Petal & Pup Seychelle Asymmetric Tiered Dress / Hill House Home Matilda Dress / Pomander Place Lillith Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Clasp-Back Pleated Midi Dress / Quince Tiered Maxi Dress / Moon River One Shoulder Maxi Dress / Abercrombie & Fitch Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress / Tuckernuck Palmerston Dress / Quince Cowl Neck Slip Dress / Pomander Place Seraphina Dress / Pomander Place Kenzo Dress

I know. It’s still August. The girls just started school, and some of your kids haven’t even gone back yet. Why am I writing about fall wedding guest dresses?! Here’s the thing: If I don’t get something done early, I’m probably going to get it done late. (You can relate… Right?) If I’m shopping for a special occasion, that might mean I won’t have time to get something tailored or I have to settle for something I like but don’t love. I don’t want that to happen to you! Thus, 12 super cute dresses you can wear to the weddings on your calendar this fall.

Petal & Pup Seychelle Asymmetric Tiered Dress: First of all, this dress is only $89. AMAZING. Also, it has a million positive reviews and the ruffles are so fun.

Hill House Home Matilda Dress: This ikat pattern is SO pretty and could the colors be any more perfect for fall?! The dress is cotton, so I think you can totally wear it for less formal occasions too.

Pomander Place Lillith Dress: THE LACE. I love it. This is such a classic dress, and the lace makes it fancy and feminine.

Abercrombie & Fitch Ruffle Sleeve Slip Maxi Dress: The v-neck, the flutter sleeves, the neutral florals… This is totally a Kelly dress.

Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Clasp-Back Pleated Midi Dress: The pleats with the shiny fabric look so, so pretty. Love the berry, and the emerald green is great too.

Quince Tiered Maxi Dress: Okay. You guys already know how much I love this style (I’M OBSESSED). The washable silk makes it even better. Also, it comes in a million other colors!

Moon River One Shoulder Maxi Dress: Chocolate brown is back and I think I’m into it. Especially with this dress! I’d wear all gold accessories for added warmth.

Abercrombie & Fitch Draped Ruffle Maxi Dress: More ruffles! In another color they might be too much for me, but the black is perfect.

Tuckernuck Palmerston Dress: Isn’t this print GORGEOUS?! And the dress itself is so easy and effortless. Win-win.

Quince Cowl Neck Slip Dress: Another washable silk dress, because Quince is the BEST. The under-$100 price tag makes it even better.

Pomander Place Seraphina Dress: THIS. LACE. I love the navy with the red, and how comfy this style looks for something more dressy.

Pomander Place Kenzo Dress: My love for the Kenzo dress is well documented (here and here). The velvet is probably best for a late fall wedding, but I’d wear it right now if I wasn’t going to melt.

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10 Preppy Wayfair Finds for Fall

Outdoor fiberglass planters: We love our little city parkway, which is the garden space between the sidewalk and street in Chicago. But we do get a lot of canine visitors who have killed many plants and flowers. We found these dog-proof planters on Wayfair, though, and they’re perfect. They look just like cement yet they’re lightweight and easy to maneuver. Pro tip is to line the bottom of them with plastic bottles, which helps with drainage and lowers the cost of soil! Going on four years with the planters and they still look brand new.

If you caught The Best Preppy Wayfair Finds in July, you might be excited for this followup to that blog post! Today I’m sharing some additional Wayfair products—and some repeat offenders that I can’t help but include again—that are sure to have the hearts of those who love classic style.

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Quince New Arrivals for Fall

 

Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan / Polo Sweater Tank / Split Hem Turtleneck Sweater / Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pants / Suede Baseball Cap / Foldover Crossbody / Mini Convertible Satchel / Second Skin Cropped Tee

I know you guys already know this, but it’s worth repeating: I LOVE Quince. They have the best basics and their prices always shock me (SO cheap for the quality!). Plus, everything is made as sustainably as possible. What more could you want?! I noticed they launched some new things for fall, so obviously I had to share them with you.

Fisherman Boxy Cropped Cardigan: Quince has had this sweater for a while, but I’m IN LOVE with the new stripes and still can’t believe it’s only $50. Seriously, I feel like I’m stealing from them.

Polo Sweater Tank: Doesn’t this look so stretchy and comfortable?! It’d be great for early fall on its own, and then with a sweater over it once the weather cools down. Versatility is the best!

Split Hem Turtleneck Sweater: This. Looks. So. COZY. The slouchy sleeves and split hem make it. Also, it’s 100% organic cotton, so no itch!

Ponte Cropped Wide Leg Pants: Technically these aren’t new, but they are newer. The double knit ponte fabric is magic—you’ll NEVER have to worry about wrinkles, pilling, or fading. I would definitely pick these up if I were still teaching, and I think they’d be perfect for an office too.

Suede Baseball Cap: My affinity for baseball caps is no secret. They hide bad hair days AND protect my face from the sun. Most of mine have some kind of logo on them, but I’m loving this suede one for fall. Plus, it comes in two sizes!

Foldover Crossbody: Crossbodies are my favorite, especially as a mom. Being hands-free makes all the difference! This one is made out of Italian leather and has FOUR pockets.

Mini Convertible Satchel: This is three in one: a crossbody, a shoulder bag, and a handbag. As someone who’s always trying to simplify their wardrobe, I love it. The silhouette is timeless, but I think my favorite detail is the contrast stitching.

Second Skin Cropped Tee: A $25 layering essential! Wear it under blazers, cardigans, and jackets. If the word “cropped” is scaring you, don’t worry—I checked the reviews and it says that this can still be tucked into denim.

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Back to School Clothes for Girls

Button Pinafore Dress / Quilted Heart Jacket / Sequin Bow Sweatshirt / Breton Shirt / Pleated Skirt / Skirtall / Embroidered Jean Skirt / Block Print Wide Leg Jeans / Frilly Collared Blouse

Oh my gosh, how are we this far into August already?! In a way, it feels like summer just started. At the same time, I’m VERY ready to get back into a routine haha. Emma and Lucy wear uniforms, so we don’t have much back to school shopping to do. I’m living vicariously through you today! When I do buy clothes for the girls, I always try to go up a size so they can get another year of wear out of everything. Cuffing for LIFE. You’ll save so much money, I promise.

Button Pinafore Dress: Would this not be so cute for the first day of school or picture day? The yellow and pink corduroy are also adorable.

Quilted Heart Jacket: I’ll admit this immediately made me think of the Lover era, so naturally I had to include it haha. Besides that I’m a BIG fan of layers and this one could not be cuter.

Sequin Bow Sweatshirt: Sequin. Bow. Sweatshirt. CAN YOU EVEN.

Breton Shirt: Guys. How adorable are those elbow patches?! Kids can never have too many everyday shirts and this one is too cute.

Pleated Skirt: The prep in me is LOVING all the pleated skirts this season. This one is made with corduroy and comes in brown and the prettiest blue as well.

Skirtall: Only $22 and comes in black. Also, I love the roomy pockets. So practical!

Embroidered Jean Skirt: I’m tempted to get this for Emma! I know it wouldn’t make it that far into the Chicago fall, but it’s only $18 and she’d still love it come spring.

Block Print Wide Leg Jeans: Okay, these jeans are amazing. I kind of wish they came in my size! What a fun way to wear block print.

Frilly Collared Blouse: A classic—and surprisingly versatile?! You could definitely wear it with the skirts and dresses in this roundup. The ruffles around the collar are my favorite detail.

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5 Summer Outfits

Anthropologie Colette Skirt / J.Crew Suede Sandals / Newer J.Crew Factory Tank / Similar Mini Leather Backpack

Hey, hey Friends!

Let’s ignore the elephant in the room in that I’m suddenly in this space again and just focus on the adorable dog to the right of me in the above photo. Threw my phone at Mitch while we were in Brooklyn recently and was like, “pretend outfit photo please!” But since we have this outfit photo, might as well share five easy end-of-summer looks that I’m relying on these days. 😆

Mud Kitchen Makeover with the Shop App

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This mud kitchen makeover is my favorite DIY project yet. I learned and practiced a ton of new skills, realized that painting is harder than it looks, and made my five-year-old jump with joy upon revealing it to her. It’s our most-used outdoor toy, that’s for sure!