Cozy in J. Jill + $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Every woman should have a beautiful sweater that they can pull out in the cold weather months.  I'm loving my new J. Jill "Grandpa" sweater.  I made up the Grandpa part.  The "Grandpa" is what attracted me to the sweater when I saw it at the new J. Jill location at the Avalon Mall.  J. Jill's relaxed and uncomplicated pieces make great outfits that you will want to wear everyday.  Keep reading to enter to win $100 gift card to pick up some new pieces for the New Year! 

Touch of Plaid

Happy  Holidays!  I'm only saying that to remind myself that Christmas is a little over two weeks away.  Eek! We don't have a tree up and not one present has been purchased (I did track down a Frozen castle).  Luckily I have the Very Merry Gift Guide to help me out.  In addition to saying Happy Holidays every chance I can, I'm also adding a hint of red to all our outfits.   This little plaid scarf of Peyton's is perfect.

Fringe Benefits

Happy Thanksgiving week!  It's hard to believe it's here already!  These last few weeks have been tough around these parts.  My mother in law passed away and we laid her to rest this past weekend in upstate New York.  This has been tough on my husband.  I can't imagine how he feels because I know how much it hurts me.  He was the oldest of four boys.  Mr. actually went to help comfort her during her last few weeks.  She was the sweetest and most beautiful woman.  We are going to miss her so much.  Sorry to be a Debbie Downer on a Monday but it's all I can think about right now.  I'm thankful for having the best mother-in-law ever.  I'm digging in the crates for this post since we had to travel through a blizzard to get to NY.  Peyton wore this dress to Baby Morgan's first birthday party a few weeks ago.

3 Ways to Wear L'eggs Tights this Winter

Don't neglect your skirts and dresses just because it's cold outside.  With all the holiday parties coming up, you won't be able to escape wearing a dress or a skirt.  I'm showing you 3 ways you can wear L'eggs tights this winter.

Mamanista Fridays Link-Up: Fall Hats

Happy Mamanista Friday!  Temps are crazy low across the country this week.  Now we can pull out those cute coats from last year!  I totally forgot about most of my fall and winter coats from last year.  It was like shopping in my own closet.  In addition to wearing fly coats this season, I love wearing hats.  I'm a hat girl.  I grew up in a COGIC church where the ladies wore hats every Sunday.  I've been told I wear hats like a First Lady. LOL! 

Pretty in Pink

I hope you all enjoyed your Halloween weekend.  We also got an extra hour of sleep.  But let's keep it real, that extra hour means your kids are just up even earlier.  I was hoping that rolling our clocks back one hour would help me get Peyton into bed earlier but it didn't work. I'll try again tonight.  Peyton had a ball trick or treating with her friends from school.  Oh, and actress Kaira Akita from Tyler Perry's Why did I Get Married (the crazy baby mama) and A Family that Preys (the hilarious secretary) dressed up as Peyton for Halloween.  We're so flattered and she nailed it.  You can see her pics HERE.  Thanks Kaira!  As promised, here is another one of Peyton's looks from Kids Fashion Week in NYC taken by Nasilele Photography.

Fall Florals

If you were waiting for it or not, fall is in full swing.  Recently, I've been participating in a heated fashion debate at work.  Because Atlanta is still pretty warm, high 60's, the question is do you dress for the weather or the season?  Being the fashion girl that I am and I love fall fashion, I always say dress season appropriate.  I'm not saying if it hits 70 degrees you have to wear a sweater or wool coat but it's time to put up those summer dresses, booty shorts and linen pants away.  It pains me to see someone wearing Easter colors in the fall if it isn't a sweater or a coat.  There are several ways you can dress for the weather and still be season appropriate.  I found the perfect fall floral peasant top for the season. 

Click not Clique

Peyton and I had an action packed weekend in NYC for Kids Fashion Week!  I can't wait to share all the pint-sized fashion we witnessed.  You can preview some street style on my Instagram page HERE.  In the mean time, I want to introduce you to Peyton's favorite new accessory, her Click-eez bracelets.  

Fall Uniform #PureJill

I found my fall uniform! You know the outfits that you are easy to take care of, comfortable and always make you look good.  I found mine at J. Jill in their Pure Jill collection.  The Pure Jill is a collection of uncomplicated clothing with a variety for textures and soft fabrics.  Uncomplicated fashion at it's best.

Mamanista Fridays: Booties

I always rush season changes, especially fall because it's my fave!  I'm so ready for fall I don't know what to do! I almost feel like staying in the house until it's 60 degrees out.  I'm tired of my wearing tank tops and painting my to nails.  I just want to wear boots and cute jackets.  Mama Fashion Files and I thought it would be great to incorporate some transitional pieces for Mamanista Fridays.  We pulled out our booties, a fall must have!

Rip the Runway at Bloomingdale's {Video}

I hope you guys had a great weekend.  Peyton and I have been going non-stop since Friday.  Mama is so tired today, hence the late post. On Saturday afternoon, Peyton hit the runway for Bloomingdale's BKids back to school fashion show.  

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Starts Today for Early Access

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is the best sales of the year!  Why? Because Nordstrom marks down NEW items for fall before fall even starts!  Where else can you get new released leather boots for 30% to 40% off before fall?  If you are a Nordstrom cardholder you can shop the sale NOW!  The sale opens up to everyone on July 18th.  My strategy is to go for the good stuff like boots, coats and handbags.  That is the stuff you have a hard time getting a deal on during the fall and winter season.  Below, I listed some of the items I can't wait to get my paws on.

Rainy Day Chic

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I was happy to have a low key weekend that didn't require me to put on real clothes. Yas!  I've been working on my new Baby Shopaholic headquarters (in my house).  More details coming on the new office coming soon.  Meanwhile, the weather was beautiful in Atlanta!  Even though the rain stopped, it didn't stop Peyton from sporting this fabulous rainy day chic outfit.  

Shirt, H&M (similar) | Jeans, Joe's | Hunter rain boots | Earring, LMA | Bandanna, Walmart | Umbrella, mine

The Cold Shoulder

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!  Glad we didn't have any big plans for V-Day.  Just as I called it, Mister got the bug that Peyton and I had.  So the weekend was spent nursing him back to health.  Glad that's over!

Elephantano dress, Gilt | Peacoat, Joe Fresh | Boots, Baby Gap (similar) | Satchel c/o LoveMyAlannah | Turban, Cisagail

Peyton's Grammy Fashion Review & Floppy Hat

I hope you guys enjoyed the weekend.  Peyton is becoming quite the fashionista.  Lately she has been styling Mister.  Last night she watched the Grammy red carpet with me, commenting on the looks (details below).  Then, Peyton insisted on sporting this floppy hat from Gap Kids and fur vest that was handed down from one of my girlfriends.  She did that!

 Hat (similar), Boots and Denim Jacket, Gap Kids | Vest, Old Navy (pre-loved) | Shirt, H&M | Jeans, Joe's Jeans

Faux Fur Style Challenge

Who doesn't love a fashion challenge?  I'm participating in a faux fur style collab with a few other fabulous ladies (see below).  Each of us are showing how we wear faux fur.  Faux fur can be a serious addiction!  Instead of wearing my white snow princess coat again, I decided to wear my Leslie Tessler faux fur collar with my navy cape. 

Collar and cape, Leslie Tessler | Sweater, Nordstrom Rack | Joe's Jeans | Bracelets, Madison Main | Elliot boots, JustFab

Mamanista Fridays: Sweaters & Leather

Happy Mamanista Friday!  One of my favorite things to wear has always been leather.  It always gives you an instant rockstar or rockmom look.  This week, Mama Fashion Files and I are rocking our leather legs in our Mamanista Fridays looks.

Sweater, Kohl's (similar) | Leather pants (vegan), Blank | Booties, Gap (similar) | Fendi Bag (similar)

My Comfy Thanksgiving Outfit

Since Thanksgiving is all about eating (and giving thanks), I like to wear something with a lot of room and that stretches.  Lawd knows I wanted to wear leggings and a t-shirt but since we had dinner at my Aunt-in-law's home, I figured I should wear some real clothes.

Tribal Cardigan, F21 | Joe's Jeans | Boot Socks, Walmart (similar) | Gucci Tote | Ugg Boots, Neiman Marcus (similar)

Turban Time

Happy Cyber Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend!  Besides working and being on call, ours was great!  I headed out Thanksgiving night for Black Friday, took a disco nap and went back out before going to work on Friday.  Well worth it!  I don't plan on doing much Cyber Monday shopping please check out my Shop Small Business post to find some fabulous items if you are shopping today.  Peyton is sporting some of her new accessories from some of our fave small business owners.

Thanksgiving Style

I can't believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday!  I'm still working on dinner plans.  I freaked out yesterday and purchased a small turkey.  Lawd knows I don't want to cook.  I don't know how you ladies do it!

Peyton wasn't going to do an outfit post this week but I came across these photos we took before heading to a birthday party a couple of weeks ago.  I thought it was a great Thanksgiving inspired outfit.

Shirt and Pants, Baby Gap (similar) | Vegan Leather Jacket c/o JCP (similar) | Ugg Boots