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Falling into winter in ruffles

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wearing: silver disc earrings c/o Chico’s / fall sunglasses / lipstick / black layering tee c/o Chico’s (avl in several colors!) / burgundy ruffle cardigan sweater c/o Chico’s / third tier of convertible silver necklace (sold out, also love this one) / nail polish / silver and blue bold ring c/o Chico’s / black handbag / grey bootcut jeans c/o Chico’s (I’m 5’4″ for reference) / boots /

I love a good fall into winter outfit. The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area has been swinging from low 80’s to low 70’s, with mornings and evenings dipping into the 50’s. This means we have to wear layers, or we will either freeze to death, or melt like the witch from the “Wizard of Oz!”

Chicos’ is one of my favorite shops for finding great layering pieces. I always love their layering tee’s, convertible jewelry, and outerwear. This short sleeve, ruffle sweater is fabulous for the weather right now. It keeps me cozy in 50 degree weather, and I can still keep it on during the day when the temperatures soar into the 70’s. It can be paired with a short sleeve tee, a 3/4 sleeve tee, or something heavier. I have been wearing it with a 3/4 sleeve tee or long sleeve tee. When winter hits, a turtleneck, or thin sweater will be fabulous underneath it. It’s a great fall into winter piece!

These jeans are super comfy too. They fit great in the waist and hips. I’m short, and sometimes I opt for petite lengths in my jeans. This pair is regular length. These jeans are great if I wear high boots or heels. I could probably use another inch on my boots for the jeans to hang properly. Mmmm, adding that to my shopping list! I wish I was just an inch taller, everything would fit better! Haha, do you ever feel that way?

If you read my post last Friday, you know I invested in a new laptop. I can’t even begin to tell you how luxurious it feels to be able to type freely on my new laptop. A keyboard is something to not take for granted! I’m working on a review of this laptop for you, so stay tuned for that before the holidays. I know it would make a great gift!

Speaking of gifts, Chico’s is currently offering their jewelry for buy one, get one half off. I’m not sure how long the promo will be in effect, so hurry over there now and grab some gifts for the holidays-and for yourself! I love their convertible necklaces, I can’t tell you how fabulous they are! It’s like nine necklaces in one. I’m always switching mine up. I own two of them!

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Are you thinking of gift shopping yet? Or is it just me and my early bird mentality?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Chico’s for partnering on this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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Mixed prints for fall 2018 with Chico’s

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wearing: earrings c/o Chico’s / statement necklace c/o Chico’s / ivory v-neck tee c/o Chico’s (avl in many colors!) / mixed print reversible kimono c/o Chico’s / handbag / bootcut jeans c/o Chico’s / booties /

How gorgeous is this kimono?! When I first laid eyes on it, I fell in love instantly! The mixed prints are so pretty, and I love the details on the sleeves; and the fact that it is reversible!

Mixed prints have been a huge trend the past few seasons, and the look is showing no signs of slowing down. Rocking this trend is not for the faint of heart, but thankfully Chico’s has done it in a way that makes mixed prints easy to wear; even for the most conservative dressers.

This kimono features one-of-a-kind, hand-painted prints designed in-house by artists for Chico’s. The prints are exquisite and unique. I love knowing that few people are walking the streets in this print; except for the people who bought this kimono. The print has a vintage vibe to it, giving it a nod to the season’s boho-chic trend. Love!

Did I mention this kimono is reversible? Love that!

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This kimono is the perfect topper for any casual outfit or solid colored, casual dress. It’s really pretty, and great to wear during fall as temperatures start to cool down.

I originally planned to wear this outfit at New York Fashion Week; but, as you know, due to my medical emergency, I wasn’t able to travel across the country for fashion week. It would have been fun wearing this kimono to the shows! Now, it is one of my go-to casual looks for the fall season. Of course, my daughter has already stolen this kimono from me. I need to sneak back into her room and take it back! What can I say, girl has good taste. haha

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What do you think of mixed prints for fall? Will you be wearing them?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Chico’s for sponsoring this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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The pants that slim you down

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wearing: sunglasses c/o Chico’s / statement earrings c/o Chico’s / knit shrug c/o Chico’s (avl in other colors!) / v-neck tee c/o Chico’s / So Slimming Juliet animal print pants c/o Chico’s /

So if you have been following along, you know my goal at the beginning of the summer season was to lose ten pounds. Instead of losing ten, I lost five; and I am considering that a win because even though I didn’t reach my goal, I did lose something! Of course, I am still a little self-conscious of my weight. I haven’t been this heavy since I was five months pregnant, so I try to wear clothing that slims me down a few pounds; or at least hides my pounds! haha

I jumped for joy when Chico’s announced they were introducing a new “So Slimming Juliet” pant. I had never tried a slimming pant pant before, so I was intrigued! Although the pants come in classic hues such as black or navy, I decided to be bold and go for an animal print pant. I have never worn animal print pants before! Meow!

When the pants arrived, I was thrilled! There is a little hidden panel inside the front of the pants to smooth down the belly. The waist is also elastic; so if I gorge on lasagna-forgetting my diet-I won’t pop out of my pants. haha The fabric is really soft, and they are machine washable; so that is always a plus!

If you read my post last week, you already know I had surgery about a week ago. I had abdominal surgery so I was thrilled to see how soft these pants were; and to find a soft elastic waistband. They are perfect for me! My mom has been staying at my house to help me with the kids while my husband is at work, so she was here when I tried on the pants. Her eyes popped out of her head and she told me they work! She said they do slim me down! Love that!

The pants are not tight fitting, so they work over boots for the fall. Since I love to wear booties in the fall, this is a godsend! I wore this outfit on my first day out of the house after my surgery. It was so comfortable and I felt great! I also need to give this shrug a shout-out. I saw it in person when I was at Chico’s headquarters in August and it was beautiful! It comes in so many pretty colors, I may need to pick up a second one. It’s great when the fog rolls in, and it’s perfect for transitioning from summer into fall. Love!

If you are like me and want to slim down just a little bit, or you just want a machine washable, comfortable pair of pants that also happen to look fashionable, then I highly recommend trying out the So Slimming Juliet pants by Chico’s. You can find them online here.

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Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Chico’s for sponsoring this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own

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