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October 29, 2017 •

DIY Gingham Pumpkins

Plaid Skirt (Also adore this ruffled houndstooth skirt as well as this corduroy skirt.) / Sweater Blazer (Also love this version!) / Striped Tissue Turtleneck (Here’s the solid, polka dot and leopard-print versions.) / Stuart Weitzman Boots (But love this waterproof pair, this version with a heel, and this classic pair by Tory Burch.) / Louis Vuitton Tote Size MM (Available here, here and here. Looking for an affordable brown tote? I LOVE this one!) / Emma’s Plaid Leggings / Emma’s Hunter Boots (Non-glossy here. Adult version here.) / Emma’s Little Makes Big Hairbow

Mitch here!

It’s decorative gourd season, and if you’re a big fan of naturally occurring harvest bric-à-brac, it’s time to get excited!

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October 28, 2017

Camel Wool Trench Coat: On sale, and it’s insanely soft. Isn’t it so sharp looking for under $200?! It says that it runs large, but I went with my normal size (2), and it’s great. This is my other camel coat, which is only $38. (As you know, because I wear it daily!)

Yaaaaaas to this crazy week coming to an end. Work has been demanding to say the least, and I’m excited about a fun-filled weekend. Today, we’re headed out to a farm for some family time, and tonight, we’re having a little impromptu Halloween celebration.

A few little life updates:

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October 27, 2017 •

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How I’m Becoming a Better Photographer

I say it all the time: If I won the lottery, I’d immediately enroll at NYU. I’m not sure if I’d actually pursue a degree, but I’d study creative writing and photography for a couple of years. (And then I’d move to London, but that’s kind of beside the point. 😂) My ultimate dream is to publish a novel, and photography simply makes me very happy. And going to NYU for fun and living in the West Village or something?! 😍 Heart eyes, for sure.

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October 26, 2017 •

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Where Do You See Yourself Raising Children?

Plaid Scarf (Feels like cashmere! SO soft. Other scarf obsessions this season: my classic Burberry, this gray Ralph Lauren number, this buffalo plaid one, this PERFECT J.Crew Factory one, and this L.L. Bean staple.) / Tissue Turtleneck (In solid here. You can find ’em at J.Crew, too.) / Hunter Boots (Also love the glossy and short versions.) / Hudson Jeans (My favorite dark jeans!) / Barbour Raincoat c/o (My favorite water-resistant jacket is BACK, though! I also love this similar one, which I own in red. And then there’s this one, which is such a classic. This one is adorable and is on sale, and this plaid waterproof poncho?!) / Newer Version of Emma’s Raincoat / Emma’s Mary Jane Sneakers (Don’t worry. I’m getting her this pair of toddler Hunters, haha.)

A few months ago, I wrote this post on how many children Mitch and I want to have. Or, really, I talked about how indecisive we are on the topic. ;) Today, though, we’re diving into a question that we actually have an answer to.

Where do we see ourselves raising those children?

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October 25, 2017 •

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The Perfect Pearls & Houndstooth Skirt

Michael Hill Pearl Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings c/o / J.Crew Houndstooth Peplum Skirt (Runs a little big. I ordered a size 2 so I could tuck sweaters into it, but I wish I’d gone with a size 0. Also available here, and love this one from Nordstrom and J.Crew.) / Over-the-Knee Boots (On sale at RueLaLa today! In brown here, and in brown with a low heel here. Here’s a more affordable pair.) / Louis Vuitton Tote (Available here, here and here. Looking for an affordable brown tote? I LOVE this one!) / Tissue Turtleneck (The striped one is great, too.) / Emma’s Dress and Mary Janes

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, and I know I touched upon it in this recent post. But I grow closer with friends and family during the fall season. It’s undoubtedly because traveling tapers off, and suddenly we’re home and able to spend quality time with those we love. And that’s something I want to take into consideration next spring, when we start filling up the summer calendar: live summer like it’s fall.

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October 24, 2017 •

New York, New York

Columbus Circle

$45 Slouchy Sweater for Fall (It’s a must-have! I’m wearing the XS here, and would recommend going with your normal size.) / $38 Peacoat (Have you seen the Kate Spade bow version?! This camel coat is on my wish list, and this one’s a classic.) / AG Legging Jeans: They’re back in stock! (This is my other favorite pair of super soft skinnies.) / Over-the-Knee Boots in Brown (Part of Bergdorf’s Gift Card Event!), Navy and Black (More affordable here and here <– That pair is only $65!) / Emma’s Jacket / $48 Reversible Street Level Leather Tote (So soft and holds a ton! Love this leather tote and the bow version, too.)

Okay, yes. You’re seeing the same stuff–like this amazingly affordable peacoat and this soft faux leather tote–on repeat because I decided to go with the whole “less is more” mindset while packing for New York. I mentioned this on Insta Stories recently, but there’s just so much required gear while traveling with a baby, and I couldn’t handle having an overstuffed suitcase for this trip. So I went the more minimal route, and mixed and matched instead.

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October 23, 2017 •

New York, New York

Outside Union Square

Camel Sweater Dress (Also LOVE this one!) / $38 Peacoat (Have you seen the Kate Spade bow version?! This camel coat is on my wish list, and this one’s a classic.) / Over-the-Knee Boots (This waterproof pair, which is much more affordable, is amazing. See more waterproof Blondo boots here. And an A+ for this pair, which all my cousins have and swear by.) / Striped Turtleneck (Love this one, this one and this one as well.) / $48 Tote (So soft and holds a ton! Love this leather tote and the bow version, too.)

Without a doubt, this is my favorite outfit I wore while in New York. (Okay. Maybe it was a tie between this and the plaid cape. More on that one soon!) I felt like a million bucks in it, yet was cozy, warm and comfortable the entire day.

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October 22, 2017 •

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Cookin’ with Mitch: Chicago-Style Hot Dogs

Mitch here!

As the guy in charge of this hectic family’s food supply, I rely heavily on easy meal solutions. When Kelly and Emma’s teary eyes drift to me with those “feed me now or I’ll ruin your whole day” kind of looks, I know the pressure is on to get a meal together before a (double) blood sugar meltdown is upon me. While we don’t always eat at the table, I somehow always manage to scrounge something up. You could say I’m capable of preventing catastrophe. Two points for Dad! But I can’t be the only family that eats in the car, at the park or in the bathroom… right? (Listen: Emma’s obsessed with sitting on benches right now, and because there’s a little bench in our guest bathroom, we spend a LOT of time in there.)

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October 21, 2017 •

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Recent Finds, 10/21

$45 Slouchy Sweater for Fall (It’s a must-have! I’m wearing the XS here, and would recommend going with your normal size.) / AG Legging Jeans: They’re back in stock! (This is my other favorite pair of super soft skinnies.) / Over-the-Knee Boots in Brown (Part of Bergdorf’s Gift Card Event!), Navy and Black (More affordable here and here <– That pair is only $65!)

Hi Friends! I kind of can’t believe it: our travel season is finally OVER. It feels like we’ve been jetting all over the country since the end of June, and while I thoroughly enjoyed every trip, I’m extremely happy to be home until Christmas. I’ll admit that I’ve always dreamed of transitioning this site into a travel blog, but I learned over the last four months that I’m simply not cut out for that field, haha. I definitely want to travel more regularly now that we have that ability. I do think, however, that a trip every couple of months instead of several back to back is a great happy medium. One cannot live her life in constant chaos! ;)

Anyway, here are this week’s Recent Finds from my weekly series. (Side note: did you see last week’s?! One of my all-time favorites!) This week’s #1 product, though, is this slouchy sweater, which is only $45. Because it’s a v-neck, I decided to go with the XS, and it’s perfect. Still slightly oversized, but I don’t have to worry about flashing friendly strangers. ;) The sweater is also also completely itch-free, which my sensitive skin loves. Oh! And it comes in a bunch of other colors. Considering the light blue. Thoughts? Too springy?

Okay, here’s the rest:

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October 20, 2017 •

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Tuckernuck Friends & Family Sale

Cashmere Camel Poncho (One size fits all. Other colors here.), Leather Leggings (Size XS. Also love this pair!), White Bow Top (Size XS), and Tortoise Clutch c/o Tuckernuck (PS — Take 20 percent off your Tuckernuck order today through Sunday when you use code “OMG20.”) / Leopard Pumps (Also love this pair from Tuckernuck!)

Some exciting news: The Tuckernuck Friends & Family Sale is ON! Now through Sunday, you can take 20 percent off your order when you use code “OMG20.” It’s such a great time to nab stuff that rarely gets discounted… and now that the weather is finally cooling down, I think we’re all looking for for ways to update our fall wardrobes. :)

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