Friday Favorites :: Zodiac Pieces

After Wednesday's Lust List I have been eyeing quite a few zodiac pieces to add to my home and my jewelry collection. There are too many I seem to favor so I figured I would share them all this Friday. What's your sign!?

You Need to Know About :: Beautycounter

Have you ever thought about what's really in the body lotion, shampoo, makeup, face wash, sunscreen you use religiously? I never really gave any of the products I used (and the ones I used on Hunter, too) a second thought until this summer when my Mother-in-Law sent me an article about some of the dangerous ingredients found in many sunscreens. Read more about my discovery here. The lowdown is that the FDA doesn't regulate the cosmetic industry as strictly as they do the pharmaceutical and food industry which unfortunately allows cosmetic companies to get away with using dangerous chemical ingredients that can be harmful and are known toxins. Toxins that have been linked to all sorts of health issues like cancer and reproductive issues. Scary, huh? What's even scarier is that the European Union has banned over 1,300 ingredients used in personal care products while the United States has only banned 11. Yes, only 11.

After researching more about the dangerous ingredients found in sunscreen, I thought about all of the other products I used daily and wondered if there were any toxins hidden in them. The thought alone scared me and I decided that I was going to make a change. I drove straight over to Whole Foods and marched right to the Whole Body section. Talk about feeling overwhelmed. They had a huge selection of "safe" products but I had no idea where to start. I wandered down the aisles for about 30 minutes and ended up leaving empty handed. I felt defeated and confused. 

That's when I was introduced to Beautycounter by my friend Rhys. Beautycounter is a company that has made it their mission to provide not only the safest personal care products out there but the highest preforming ones as well. They have the strictest ingredient selection process in the industry and carefully screen every single ingredient that goes into their products. They have banned over 1,500 ingredients from their products. To put it simply, you don't have to worry about the safety of the products found at Beautycounter because they do all the worrying for you. The best part about it-you have your very own consultant who can help walk you through the process by suggesting products they have used and loved. I can't wait to try this for Hunter and this and this for me. Take a look at some more of my favorite Beautycounter products below::

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Shopbop Sale



Shopbop sales always seem to appear at just the right time. It's early in the week and we are feeling a little down and the thought of surviving till Friday is a scary thought. Cheer up and buy yourself a treat this Halloween. And by treat we mean these and these!

Here are just a few of our favorite sale items!



Piperlime Sale

Wait, so you're telling me I not only can take 25% off my purchase from Piperlime but I will also be automatically entered to win a luxe vintage piece?!? I'm in… And so happy I missed Piperlime's sale last week! Here's what's on my Piperlime wish list::

• One look and I knew this had to be mine!
• I've been searching for the perfect pair of grey pumps and I think I finally found them. 
• How cool is this top? Pair it with this skirt and you are holiday ready!
• I've been really into sweater coats this fall and this one is right up my alley. 
• Another trend I've been digging this fall- the bucket bag. This one is perfect. 
• These booties have been my go-to for two years now. Love them. 
• Speaking of boots- I've had my eyes on these boots in the anthracite color for a while now. Thinking it's time to make them mine!
• Kaitlin and I both own these OTK boots and love them. 
• There's something about this dress that I'm seriously loving- I think it's a little Blake Lively-esque
• Love the color of this pair of coated denim. 

Friday Favorites :: Cozy Sweaters

I don't know about you but this chilly weather has me craving some cozy sweaters. I bought this one from the Shopbop sale and let's just say I've been wearing it non-stop. I saw this one the other day on another girl and I instantly fell in love. It runs on the bigger side so size down! This one is on major sale and rings in at around $20. It's very similar to J.Crew's merino swing sweater- also on major sale! We've put together a few more of our favorites below (some are total steals!) We hope you all have a great weekend and be sure to check out some huge sales we listed below that are happening today!

MAJOR SALES HAPPENING TODAY::

CUSP & NEIMAN MARCUS:: This one you cannot miss! Buy more, save more event with savings up to 30%. I stopped by my local Neiman Marcus yesterday and scooped up this jacket! I also love this one.

J.CREW:: 25% off full priced styles and an extra 30% off all final sale items. Use code TGIFALL. Is it too soon to start shopping for baby girl?

CLUB MONACO:: Extra 40% off all clearance with code 40more. We love this easy LBD and these faux leather leggings.

LOFT:: 60% off all sale styles.

GAP:: Time to stock up on some great fall plaids and we love this quilted sweatshirt.


PS:: Thank you for all the well wishes from yesterday's post! We are super excited!

Baby On The Way!

We are so excited to finally share the news that we will be adding another babe to our fam this April! Hunter will be a big brother in a few short months and to say we are ecstatic is an understatement. We had our 16 week ultrasound yesterday and decided today was the day to share the news with all of you!  We also found out the gender! Hunter is going to have a little…

Sister!!

xx chrissy

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Weddington Way :: Bridesmaid Challenge

Weddington Way, an online boutique that offers a curated selection of wedding party essentials has asked us to create a custom bridesmaid look. Weddington Way offers a huge selection of bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen ties and accessories galore. How much easier can it get to shop with so many bridesmaids?!

Coincidentally, I will be getting married next October so as you can imagine, colors and styles are already on my brain! I was lucky to be one of Chrissy's bridesmaids, dressed in a beautiful soft blush that she made her own by adding a thin jeweled belt making the dress even more stunning. Weddington Way is a perfect website to gather ideas and keep everything organized by "hearting" what you love most. So all of you bride's out there, check out Weddington Way for your wedding party - because it's never too early to start!

See below for our custom Weddington Way creation, using one of their most popular designers Joanna August. I liked the simplicity of the "Blair" dress in "White Wedding" because it's a classic, clean, feminine look that you can pair with very cool accessories that do not look overdone nor heavy. You know we love our gold pieces so it should be no surprise here!

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Friday Favorites :: Our Top Picks From Saks Friends & Family

This week has been filled with incredible sales and promotions. Saks Friends & Family has launched and they are offering 25% off in stores and online now through 10/19! Enter FRNFAM at checkout and enjoy the gorgeous weather this weekend!!

Last Day :: Shopbop Friends & Family

So sad…the last day of Shopbop's Friends & Family event is today! We thought we'd give you one more quick roundup of some more of our favorite (newly added) items. I have my eye on this necklace and I might have to pick up another one of these sweatshirts. I already own it in a few colors and I live in it!

In My Closet

Incredibly cozy 3.1 Philip Lim Sweater

My most recent purchase, these over the knee Dolce Vita's are pretty amazing

Want a turtle neck without the constricting feeling? Grab this loose fitting Vince one!

A very daring purchase for myself. Never thought I would grab a leather skirt but this slightly pleated one from Theory paired with their sweater looks great for a fall change up from my jeans!

How fun is the inside of this dress? This T by Alexander Wang dress is really amazing on. It doesn't look like much on the hanger but the little bit of pink drew me and look where it calls home now.

I am pretty adamant on owning an LBD and a black and white ensemble. This Helmut Lang is the perfect black and white dress to go through all of those cocktail parties and holiday gatherings that are just around the corner

And since the weather will be getting colder, I decided to finally call this Vince coat mine. Click here to see it!
Whoops and these Vince shoes!

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Anyone up for seconds? The Shopbop Friends & Family event is still going strong and we don't know about you but we can't help but go back for more! I'm thinking about these pumps and this bomber. I'm also really into these ear cuffs. PS:: Everything featured on our Lust List is from the Shopbop Sale! Happy shopping!

Shopbop Friends & Family

The sale we have all been waiting saving for! Seriously, Kaitlin and I have been wondering when Shopbop was going to have their huge F&F sale. I've been stocking up my cart in anticipation of the sale with cozy sweaters (this one and this one, too!), the perfect fall flannel, a pretty lace blouse, and these boots. If I could have my way, I would be making this coat mine, too! The sale ends on Thursday and sizes run out pretty quickly! (We learned that the hard way last year). Use code FAMILY25 at checkout!

PS: it's never too early to stock up on holiday gifts! We've created a roundup of our favorite Shopbop picks below::

Friday Favorites :: J.Crew's Weekend Sale

What better way to head into a Friday knowing you have Monday off? I'm sure a lot of people could drum up a number of things but our Friday's are extra happy when there are major sales begging us to take a peek. J.Crew has kicked off this long weekend in October with 30% off FULL PRICED styles!! I mean I could use this coat and this cozy looking hoody - but that's just me getting a little ahead of myself. Happy Friday and shop our favorites from this awesome sale below!

Charm & Chain :: 25% Off..Everything!

One of our top sites that is responsible for our arm party game is having 25% off EVERYTHING!! Charm & Chain has carefully selected designers to showcase their most exquisite pieces ranging from delicate to an all out "armed with charm". In our picks below, you will notice we are having a big moment with Suzanna Dai. Her earrings are incredibly light weight but have a huge impact with their color and gems (I have these ones!) Enter code "CHARMPARTY" at checkout and start your own charm party!

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Piperlime's Ultimate Checklist :: 20% off Fall Styles

Is it really only Tuesday? This week seems to be slowly creeping by and it's got us feeling a little blue. Lucky for us, Piperlime has swooped in and saved the day by putting a huge selection of amazing fall styles on sale for 20% off! The perfect pair of jeans? Check. The coziest sweater? Check. My dream fall jacket? Check. Ballet flats for $40? Check. The coolest pumps (which I bought in the navy color) Check. The perfect pair of over-the-knee boots? Check. We could go on, and on. But we think you should check out the sale for yourself!

Somebody's Getting Hitched!

A HUGE congrats to Kaitlin and Grant on their engagement! Grant popped the question Friday night and Kaitlin of course, said yes! She is going to make the most beautiful October bride and we cannot wait for all the wedding festivities to come!! I'm sure she will be coming up with some pretty amazing wedding posts for the blog- stay tuned!

Friday Favorites :: Over the Knee Boots

A huge fall must have this year are over the knee boots. Our favorite muse Olivia Palermo has been spotted in numerous pairs! A handful of designers have come out with such amazing styles of this boot, it took me a couple of weeks to decide on one. I can't wait to pair them with a few dresses and my skinnies. Fall here I come!

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Joie Friends & Family

And the sales just keep coming! Joie is having their Friends & Family event now thru 10/6. You can take 25% off your entire purchase with code JOIEFRIENDS. We love all of the fall/winter pieces out right now. These are the perfect pair of over the knee boots that will never go out of style. And if you are looking for booties then you have to check these out. We are both huge fans of the Kidmore Sneaker and at 25% off we might each scoop up another pair in one of their many colors. Not only do these look like real leather but the color is the perfect shade of port which just so happens to be my favorite color for fall! So many good picks over at Joie right now that it's hard to choose just a few. Take a peek at some of our favorites below::

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