December Dust

Happy December! If you're anything like me, you've been looking forward to this holiday season since you were forced to pack up the stockings back in January.

We were lucky enough to head home for Thanksgiving, and it's funny how the cold always surprises me. Don't be fooled by these photos, temperatures hovered between 0-10 degrees the whole time we were there, so coming back to a 50-60degree Chicago feels like Spring!

Also, Paul has this ridiculous rule that I can't start any Christmas related activities until after Nov. 24th (I don't know where he comes up with this nonsense). Needless to say, now that we're home, the holiday songs are streaming nonstop, and this weekend will be 100% Christmas themed! In the words of Buddy the Elf,  "I planned out our whole day: First, we'll make snow angels for two hours, and then we'll go ice skating, and then we'll eat a whole roll of Toll-House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then to finish, we'll snuggle." 

What are you most looking forward to this month?...

Still shopping for Christmas gifts? Highly recommend this cardigan (size down) and scarf, wore them almost every day we were in Alaska– so cozy & both under $50!

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BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY

FASHION:

ABERCROMBIE // 50% Off Everything + Free Shipping - some exclusions apply.
DATE: 11/25 - 11/27

ANDRE ASSOUSE // Take 40% off Fall Styles
DATE: 11/22 – 11/29
CODE: Fall40

ANN TAYLOR // 50% Off Everything + Free Shipping.
DATE: 11/24 - 11/27
CODE: THANKFUL, GOPINK, BESTMONDAY

ANTHROPOLOGIE // 20% Full Price + Free Shipping over $100

ALL SAINTS // Up To 40% OFF Everything!
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28

ASOS // Black Friday Weekend- 30% off Everything
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28
CODE: EPIC30

ASOS // 30% off everything!

DATE: 11/23 – 11/30
CODE: EPIC30

AURATE // Take 20% off your entire purchase.
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBER20

BANANA REPUBLIC // 40-50% Off EVERYTHING!
DATE: 11/25 - 11/27

BARNEY'S WAREHOUSE // Extra 60% Off Select Styles

BB DAKOTA // We All Scream for 50% Off
DATE: 11/24 - 11/27

BERGDORF GOODMAN // Save up to 40% off during the Designer Sale @bergdorfs
DATE: 11/20 – 11/26

BROOK AND YORK // Shop @brookandyork and use promo codes for 15% off.
DATE: 11/22 – 12/27
CODE: HOLIDAZE2017, CYBER

BUFFALO JEANS // 12HR Early Bird Black Friday Special! 50% off EVERYTHING+ FREE SHIPPING Before Noon
DATE: 11/24

BUFFALO JEANS //Black Friday! Get 50% Off EVERYTHING! Add extra 50% off Sale up to 50% & Factory up to 70%
DATE: 11/24

BUFFALO JEANS //12HR Early Bird Cyber Monday Special! 50% off EVERYTHING+ FREE SHIPPING Before Noon)
DATE: 11/27

BUFFALO JEANS //Cyber Monday ! Get 50% Off EVERYTHING! Add extra 50% off Sale up to 50% & Factory up to 70% !
DATE: 11/27

CAMILYN BETH // BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS:spend $200 and receive 20% off, spend $500 and recieve 30% off. 
DATE: 11/20 – 11/26

CAMILYN BETH // CYBER MONDAY SAVINGS:Receieve an additional 30% off sale specials. 
DATE: 11/27

CHICWISH // Black Friday : Enjoy Extra 15%OFF Order Over $50/£40 CODE : BLK15 48 HOURS ONLY
CODE: BLK15

CHICWISH //Cyber Monday : Enjoy Extra 15%OFF Order Over $50/£40 CODE : CB15 48 HOURS ONLY
CODE: CBM15

COUNTRY ROAD // BLACK FRIDAY: Up to 50% off selected styles
DATE: 11/24 – ONGOING

COUNTRY ROAD // CYBER MONDAY: 25% off everything
DATE: 11/26 – 11/27

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG //20% off site-wide
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27
CODE: THANKS20

DKNY // Shop DKNY and enjoy 30% off your purchase
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBERMONDAY30

ELECTRIC CALIFORNIA // Cyber Monday Flash Sale! Extra 30% off all Sale Watches, up to 80% off at Electric! Shop Now!
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBER30

EXPRESS // UP TO 50% OFF EVERYTHING

FARFETCH // Take 50% off
DATE: 11/23

FINISH LINE // Use the exclusive code REWARDSTYLEBF to gain early access to 25% Off Finish Line’s Black Friday Deals! Cyber Monday get 25% off.
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27
CODE: REWARDSTYLEBF , CYBER25

FRANCESCA’S // Black Friday starts here. Buy one, get one 60% off all clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes, home & gifts at francesca’s. Stay tuned for more cyber specials!

FRANCO SARTO //Black Friday! Take 25% off Plus Free Shipping
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27
CODE: FRANCOBFRIDAY25

FRANCO SARTO //Cyber Monday! Enjoy 30% off Plus Free Shipping
DATE: 11/27 – 11/28
CODE: FRANCOCYBER30

FREE PEOPLE // Extra 25% off SALE, plus 50% off select styles, and FREE SHIPPING!
DATE: 11/27

FSHN BNKR // BLACK FRIDAY: Take 25% off all full-priced items
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: BF25

FSHN BNKR // CYBER MONDAY: Take an extra 50% off all sale items
DATE: 11/27
CODE: OMG50

GAP // 50% Off Everything & Free Shipping + additional 10% off with code TREAT
DATE: 11/27 - 11/28
CODE: CYBER, TREAT

GILT.COM // EXTRA 40 - 50% OFF TOP FINDS, PLUSS FREE SHIPPING!
DATE: 11/23 - 11/27
CODE: BF40 & BF50 / YAYSHIP

GILTCITY // Extra 20% Off!
DATE: 11/26 - 11/27
CODE: CITYCYBER20

GLASSES.COM // New Customers Offer: 10% Off $75 or more on sun and optical frames + Free Shipping.
DATE: 11/14 – 11/22
CODE: WELCOME11

GLASSES.COM // Up to 50% off your complete order (Ray-Ban products included) 
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27

HUDSON WAY // Take 40% off all regular priced items including top selling Mother Denim, MLM Label, Le Specs + more. 
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBER40

HUDSON WAY // The Black Friday Sale at Shop Hudson Way starts now – 50% off all regular priced purchases including new arrivals!
DATE: 11/23 – 11/17
CODE: BLACKFRIDAY

HUNTER // Shop the Black Friday Sale alongside an exclusive offer up to 40% off a new Hunter product every day.
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27

INTERMIX // Save on your favorite designer pieces with 30% full-price styles

J CREW // Take 40% off everything + additional 10% off
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27
CODE: SHOPFAST

JAMES PERSE // Use code REWARDHOLIDAY17 at checkout for free shipping on all orders, plus get early access to shop Up to 70% off at our online Holiday Sale.
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27
CODE: REWARDHOLIDAY17

KATE SPADE // 30% Off Everything + 40% Off Sale!
DATE: 11/25 - 11/27
CODE: MOREJOY

KEDS //Black Friday Sale: 30% off full price + 10% Off Sale
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26
CODE: NOLINES

KOOLABURRA BY UGG //25% off – valid on all Koolaburra styles
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27
CODE: KOOLASAVINGS

KURT GEIGER //20% off at Kurt Geiger: A Christmas Gift for You
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27

LACOSTE //25% off on the fall winter collection
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27

LACOSTE //Black Friday Offer: -20% on FW collection
DATE: 11/24

LAST CALL BY NEIMAN MARCUS //Early Black Friday Sale! Save 40%- 80% off everything @LastCallNM
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27
CODE: CYBER

LEVI'S // 40% Off Everything- No Exclusions!
DATE: 11/25 - 11/27
CODE: CYBER40

LOFT // 50% OFF EVERYTHING + FREE SHIPPING
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CLICK

LOLE  //30% Off Select Merchandise
DATE: 11/24 – 11/26
CODE: BLACKFRIDAY

LOLE //50% Off Select Merchandise
DATE: 11/27

LUCKY BRAND //Extra 50-60% off
DATE: 11/27

LUISAVIAROMA // 30% off full price items on orders over €300/£300/$300
Excludes star labelled items (★)
DATE: 11/23 – 11/28
CODE: BFRSE17

LUISAVIAROMA //Take 20% off with code BFSUS17
DATE: 11/23 – 11/29
CODE: BFSUS17

MACKAGE //Black Friday Event! Save up to 40% + additional 10% off & free Shipping
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27
CODE: CBM

MADEWELL //Take 25% off everything
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27
CODE: GOODMOOD

MARLEY LILY //Shop Black Friday with @marleylilly and get *limited edition* red duck boots! 
DATE: 11/22 – 11/26

MATISSE FOOTWEAR // Matisse Footwear is celebrating Black Friday in a BIG way!  Shop 25% off EVERYTHING now through Wednesday, 11/22.  
DATE: 11/22
CODE: LIKETOKNOWIT25

MATISSE FOOTWEAR // Black Friday Sale Announcement: Up to 70% off and free shipping on orders over $125
DATE: 11/21

MATISSE FOOTWEAR // New Styles added to style including Amuse Society Collaboration, up to 70% off. Free shipping on orders over $125
DATE: 11/21

MATISSE FOOTWEAR //Cyber Monday: 30% off regular price
DATE: 11/27 – 11/28
CODE: ITSON

MYTHERESA // enjoy 30% off on selected items by entering the code BLACK30 at checkout
DATE: 11/23 – 11/26
CODE: BLACK30

NASTYGAL // It’s Black FriYAY with Nasty Gal - 50% off everything!

NATURALIZER //Black Friday! Take 40% off + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27
CODE: BLKFRIDAY

NATURALIZER //Cyber Monday! Enjoy 40% off and Free Shipping
DATE: 11/27 – 11/28
CODE: CYBER2017

NATURALIZER //EXTENDED Cyber Monday Savings! Take 40% off Sitewide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/28 – 11/29
CODE: CYBER2017

NATURALIZER CANADA //Black Friday! Take 40% off + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27
CODE BLKFRIDAY

NATURALIZER CANADA //Cyber Monday! Enjoy 40% off and Free Shipping
DATE: 11/27 – 11/28
CODE: CYBER2017

NATURALIZER CANADA //EXTENDED Cyber Monday Savings! Take 40% off Sitewide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/28 – 11/29
CODE: CYBER2017

NEED SUPPLY // Black Friday has arrived. Take 20% off Sitewide including all your favorite brands.
DATE: 11/24

NEIMAN MARCUS //Today Only- Black Friday Sale! Save up to 60% off when your take an extra 33% off select merchandise at NeimanMarcus.com! 
DATE: 11/24

NEIMAN MARCUS //Today only! Black Friday Extended! Save up to 50% off when you take an extra 20% off select merchandise at NeimanMarcus.com! 
DATE: 11/25

NEIMAN MARCUS //Save up to 70% off when you take an extra 30% off online clearance at NeimanMarcus.com! 
DATE: 11/26 – 11/27

NEIMAN MARCUS //Cyber Monday Gift Card! Receive up to a $750 gift card with your $200+ regular priced purchase at NeimanMarcus.com! Beauty & fragrance included. 
DATE: 11/26 – 11/27
CODE: GC4YOU

NEIMAN MARCUS //Save up to 70% off when you take an extra 30% off online clearance at NeimanMarcus.com! 
DATE: 11/26 – 11/27

NEIMAN MARCUS //Cyber Monday Beauty Bag! Receive a gift with purchase clutch when your spend $225 in beauty and fragrances at NeimanMarcus.com! 
DATE:11/27
CODE: NMBEAUTY

NET-A-PORTER // Take up to 50% off sale styles

NIKE //Take an extra 25% off sales with
DATE: 11/21 – 11/28
CODE: EPIC25

NORDSTROM // Cyber Monday at NORDSTROM! Extra 20% OFF selected sale items. FREE shipping. FREE returns.
DATE: 11/24 – 11/2

NORDSTROM RACK // EXTRA 30% OFF CLEARANCE, PLUS FREE SHIPPING

OUTDOOR VOICES // 20% Off your purchase + Black Friday Exclusives.
DATE: 11/25 - 11/27
CODE: STOCKUP

OUTERKNOWN // Black Friday Warehouse sale up to 80% off. Plus, enjoy 20% off full priced items!
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27

PARACHUTE // Enjoy 20% off everything at ParachuteHome.com this Black Friday – Cyber Monday. Like what you see? Share the code with your followers. Don’t miss Parachute’s biggest sale ever!
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: SALE17

RADLEY //Launch Up to 50% off Black Friday event
DATE: 11/17 – 11/27

RAY-BAN //UP TO 50% OFF (20% off sitewide)
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27

REVOLVE //Take up to 50% off sale styles
DATE: starting 11/23

RIVER ISLAND DE //20% Rabatt am Black Friday* minimum spend of €60 – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND FR //Black Friday : 20% de réduction* minimum spend of €60 – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND IE //20% off all orders, for a limited time only* minimum spend of €75 – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND NL //20% off all orders, for a limited time only* minimum spend of €60 – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND SE //20% off all orders, for a limited time only* minimum spend of 600Kr – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND UK //20% off all orders, for a limited time only* minimum spend of £75 – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

RIVER ISLAND US //25% off all orders, for a limited time only* – Sale Items + Mark Downs excluded
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

SAK’S FIFTH AVENUE // You’ve been waiting all season for this… the Designer Sale! Up to 40% OFF* designer selections. In Stores & Online. Shop Now!

SAK'S OFF 5TH // Extra 50% off top deals / Extra 30% off boots.
CODE: HOLIDAY17

SAM EDELMAN //30% off Sitewide + Free Expedited Shipping
DATE: 11/24 – 11/25
CODE: SAMSGIVING

SAMANTHA WILLS //Black Friday/Cyber Monday: 35% off Site Wide
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

SAUCONY //25% Off Saucony Originals
DATE: 11/17 – 11/29
CODE: FAVORITE25

SAUCONY // 25% off Saucony Originals
DATE: 11/17 – 11/29
CODE: FAVORITES25

SEQUIN // Hidden Message Necklaces 25% off
DATE: 11/22
CODE: MESSAGES17

SEQUIN // Create Your Own Talisman 25% off
DATE: 11/23
CODE: CYO17

SEQUIN // Constellation Star Maps Necklaces 25% off (previously featured in oprah’s fave things!)
DATE: 11/24
CODE: STARMAPS17

SEQUIN // Color Karma Bracelet Sets 25% off
DATE: 11/25
CODE: KARMA17

SEQUIN // Stellina Star Maps Necklaces & Cuffs 25% off
DATE: 11/26
CODE: STELLINA17

SEQUIN // Cyber Monday 25% off Sitewide
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBER17

SHOEAHOLICS  // Shoeaholics Blackout: 20% Off EVERYTHING including Clearance already up to 80% off!
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

SHOPBOP // Get 20% off orders of $200 + .25% off orders of $500+ and 30% off orders of $800 or more with code MORE17 at Shopbop!
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26

SOIAKYO // Black Friday and Cyber Monday Event! Save up to 50% + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27

SPELL DESIGNS  // 30% Site wide – excluding new arrivals
DATE: 11/27

SPERRY // Up to 50% Off Select Sperry Styles
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28

STYLEBOP // 25% off all non-reduced styles
Date: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: SAVE25

STYLEBOP  // *PSSS18 + Sale + *Balenciaga, Canada Goose, Moncler and Vetements excluded
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: SAVE25

SUPERDRY // 20% off selected jackets
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

SUPERDRY // 30% off everything at Superdry
DATE: 11/22 – 12/11

THE OUTNET // Shop THE OUTNET clearance for an extra 50% off your favourite brands

THIRDLOVE //Save 35% on ThirdLove’s Satin Set
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27

TOMMY HILFIGER //40% off site-wide
DATE: 11/22 – 11/26
CODE: THATSALE

TOMMY HILFIGER //Free Shipping on all orders
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28

TOMMY HILFIGER // Black Friday 40% off site-wide + extra 20% off $150+
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28
CODE:THATSALE

TOMMY HILFIGER //Cyber Monday 50% off site-wide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/27
CODE: MONDAZE

TOMMY HILFIGER //Cyber Monday EXTENDED! 50% off site-wide + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/28
CODE: MONDAZE

TOPSHOP //Save up to 50% off + Free Worldwide Shipping
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27

TORY BURCH //Take 30% off $250 including sale styles
DATE: 11/21 – 11/27
CODE: THANKS

TOTOKALEO // Shop Black Friday up to 50% off
DATE: 11/24

URBAN OUTFITTERS EU // Black Friday preview – Up to 40% off
DATE: 11/22
CODE: PREVIEW40

URBAN OUTFITTERS EU // Black Friday weekend – Up to 50% off
DATE: 11/23 – 11/26

VICTORIA'S SECRET // Free $20 Reward Card with $40 purchase. Free Shipping over $50 + $20 off $125. 
DATE: 11/25 - 11/26
CODE: SHIP50 & 20OFF125

VINCERO COLLECTIVE // Shop @VinceroWatches for up to 25% off! 15% Off Site Wide, 20% Off Orders Over $200, 25% Off Orders Over $400!
DATE: 11/27

W CONCEPT // Shop our CyberWeek Sale! Up to 50% off markdowns + an EXTRA 15%
DATE: 11/22 – 11/24
CODE: CYBERSECRET

WANDERLUST+CO // 30% off site-wide
DATE: 11/22 – 11/30
CODE: cyber

YIGAL AZROUE// Celebrate Cyber Monday with 25% off at Checkout
DATE: 11/27
CODE: CYBER25

YUMMIE // Cyber Savings – Enjoy 30% Off Sitewide
DATE: 11/22 – 11/28

ZENNI OPTICAL // Black Friday Sale Save 20% at ZenniOptical.com!
DATE: 11/24

ZENNI OPTICAL // Cyber Monday Sale Save 20% at ZenniOptical.com!
DATE: 11/27

& OTHER STORIES // Save in style and shop your fall favorites for less. Time is ticking…
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27

BEAUTY:

BEAUTY BAY // UP TO 30% off every.single.thing
DATE: 11/20 – 11/27

BOBBI BROWN // Get Gifting! Shop Exclusive Palettes & Sets on BobbiBrown.com all at 25% off for Cyber Week. Plus, spend $50+ and pick 5 free minis. Shop now!
DATE: 11/28

DERMASTORE // Black Friday @Dermstore! Save up to 30% Off Perricone MD, RMS Beauty, GlamGlow, Peter Thomas Roth & More. 
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE FRIDAY

DERMASTORE // Get ready for Cyber Monday @Dermstore! Save up to 25% off DERMAdoctor, Perricone MD, Dr. Dennis Gross, Sachajuan and more. 
DATE: 11/25 – 11/27
CODE: WEEKEND

E.L.F COSMETICS // Get 50% off sitewide using the code CELEBRATE on orders $30+. Plus, your order ships free for a limited time. Exclusions apply.
CODE: CELEBRATE

FOREO // 22% Off LUNA mini 2. 22% Off IRIS. 25% Off ISSA + Free Hybrid Brush Head w/ Purchase
CODE: FOREOBF17

JUICE BEAUTY //Cyber Monday starts today! 20% off site wide
DATE:11/24 – 11/28
CODE: RSCM17

JUICE BEAUTY //Cyber Monday Exclusive Event: 20% Off any order 11/23-11/28. Use code RSCM17.
DATE:11/23 – 11/28
CODE: RSCM17

KIEHL’S // $20 Off $65+
DATE: 11/10 – 11/30
CODE; JINGLE

SPACE NK // Buy One, Get One Half Off offer
DATE: 11/24

T3 MICRO // Black Friday starts early! Enjoy 25% off luxe hair tools
DATE: 11/21 – 11/26
CODE: FRIDAY17

T3 MICRO // 25% off Everything
DATE: 11/27 – 11/28
CODE: MONDAY17

TOO FACED // Black Friday is so last season. Shop the Pink Friday Sale for 25% off everything
DATE: 11/24

HOME:

ANDRE BELLE // 40% off our readymade pillows
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: HOLIDAY40

ANDRE BELLE // 15% off everything else
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: HOLIDAY15

BAGGU // 25% off entire store (sale included). Free US shipping and returns.
DATE: 11/24 – 11/27
CODE: OKHOLIDAY

BOLL & BRANCH //Get 25% off all orders over $150 for #BlackFriday when you shop with @bollandbranch. Shop the softest gifts of the season
DATE: 11/24

BURROW //Spend up to $999 get 10% off, spend $1,000+ get 15% off, spend $1,250+ get 20% off, spend $1,500+ get 25% off
DATE: 11/23 – 11/27

ETSY //Get up to 60% off when you shop Etsy for Cyber Week

HORCHOW HOME // Black Friday Sale! Save up to 40% off select items + enjoy free shipping on orders $50+ with code HOLIDAY @HorchowHome
DATE: 11/22-11/26
CODE: HOLIDAY

PROTEIN WORLD // Don’t wait until the new year, start your health and fitness journey now and get 40% off everything at Protein World, plus 20% off personalised Slender Blend!

SERENA & LILY // Get started on your holiday shopping with 25% off everything at Serena and Lily
DATE: 11/20 – 11/28
CODE: BESTDAY

SHUTTERFLY // 50% off Hardcover Photo Books and 40% off Everything Else
ATE: 11/24-11/26

WEST ELM // Up to 30% off + Free Shipping
DATE: 11/25 - 11/26
CODE: SAVEMORE

ZAZZLE // Big Holiday Deals Start Now: Up to 50% off Bestsellers at Zazzle! Hurry! Ends Soon.
DATE: 11/22 – 11/27

PAJAMA PARTY

Everything about this look makes me think of a sleepover. From the piped pajama shirt down to the bow tied joggers, and quilted heels– there's something feminine, flirty, and cozy about the way this outfit comes together!

I've linked to the most similar items below, and have no fear, you can definitely rock the pajama blouse!

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EASE

I've mentioned this before, but if I could shop from one store alone, I'm pretty positive I'd choose All Saints. This shirt-dress is extra fun, because worn simply, it's just an extra long silk button down, BUT there's a small hook along the seem, that allows you to create a whole new outfit with a more waist enhancing silhouette. Trust me, it took me forever to figure this out, but now it's the perfect light weight travel piece, easy to dress up or down and always comfortable. 

Happy Friday!

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BAREFOOT

Just booked a weekend in California & I can't wait to get back! I think we always knew we'd end up back in Chicago, so our time in California was always viewed as time of adventure & we made the most of it (more on what this means this week).

While we were tied to work Monday to Friday, weekends were for exploring, & these beaches marked our favorite getaway! Just a couple hours from Silicon Valley, nestled along some of California's iconic coastlines, it was the perfect escape & the pups loved beach life. 

It was a somewhat wild time, we were care-free, our only goal was to see as much as we could in the the time that we had– always somewhere new to explore, hike, relax, or dine. 

We haven't decided exactly where we'll head once we land, but we have tickets, transportation, and Google Maps, the rest we'll figure out as we go ;)

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Cardigan c/o Vineyard Vines

CHIC BASICS

Recently we talked about discerning when to splurge & when to save– less is more. In this same mind-set over the last couple years, I've come to cherish a high quality tee. Ask me in college, and I would have never understood spending $50+ on a t-shirt, but years down the road, older and a little bit wiser, I can no longer justify purchasing anything anything less than a luxury tee. Why? With noticeably higher quality materials, these tees will wear well over time, they feel amazing, and they simultaneously hold they're form, while draping seamlessly over the body. Typically, this comes at a cost, but the difference is evident. Whereas I used to have piles of cheap tees, I now only have a few, but really that's all I need, and frankly, it makes throwing on a quick look such as this, that much simpler. I've linked to some of my favorites below, and a couple are even on sale, but trust me, once you make the leap, there's no turning back ;) 

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