Current Obsessions

JACKET:: Anthropologie // SWEATER:: Anthropologie // BOOTS:: Botkier (on sale!) // JEANS:: J Brand // BAG:: Chanel // SUNGLASSES:: Ray-Ban

Slowly getting back into the swing of things! Life with four is so far so good! Yes, very hectic at times and of course the time I have for myself is pretty much completely gone but I wouldn't have it any other way. My biggest struggle right now is scheduling- trying to coordinate feeding times for Ellie and pickups/activities for my older kids is a bit of a challenge and quite frankly, I've just been winging it. We have been "embracing the chaos" and trying to go with the flow as much as possible.

On to today's post:: Fall is my all time favorite season to shop for. I have a bit of a boot addiction and seem to keep adding more and more pairs to my closet. These Botkier booties are the most comfortable pair I own. Booties can be tricky when you are trying to buy a pair that will work well with both jeans/pants and dresses. These ones go so well with both and they are currently on sale at Bloomingdale's during their Buy More, Save More sale. 

For today's blog post I've decided to round up all of the fall items I've been eyeing but first I wanted to let you all know a few quick things happening right now!

1. Bloomingdale's:: buy more, save more sale!

2. Shopbop:: surprise 40% off sale on tons of fall items.

3. Dudley Stephens:: They just launched their new style of fleeces and I love them! Perfect for pairing with leggings for a comfy day on the go with the kids!

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Layered

CHOKER:: Gold & Gray // DIAMOND NECKLACE:: Family piece but similar here // SHORTER CHARM NECKLACE:: Temple St. Clair and a Family charm // LONGER NECKLACE:: ASHA paired with some more family charms 

I'm almost always wearing layered necklaces and the ones pictured above are usually the ones I'm wearing. I love layering my jewelry and find they can instantly dress up an outfit. I especially love finding new ways to mix and match different charms that have been passed on to me from my family. I added two smaller charms to my Asha Zodiac necklace and added my one larger charm to a Temple St. Clair necklace. The smaller diamond necklace is one that I never take off and wear it every day. It belonged to my grandmother and I think about her every time I look it. The choker is by one of my favorite jewelry lines Gold & Gray. Lily makes the most gorgeous pieces and I'm currently hosting a giveaway on Instagram where you can enter to win one of her beautiful chokers and a pair of earrings. 

Shop these necklaces below to get the look::

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One week with Elle

Our sweet girl is one week and two days old today and as cliche as it sounds, I can't imagine life without her. She is the sweetest baby and has meshed in perfectly with her big siblings. We were worried about how our other three children would react to having a new baby around- especially Charlie who was the baby of the family just over one week ago! Lucky for us, they all love Ellie just as much as Chris and I do and there is nothing in the world sweeter than that. They especially love when she is awake and wide eyed. Lila has taken on the role as second mother and asks to hold her and feed her all the time. We feel so lucky to have four healthy children and can't wait to see how each of their relationships develop.

In terms of my recovery, it's been a bit challenging. I had my fourth c-section in five years and while the surgery and initial recovery in the hospital went extremely well, I ended up developing a delayed allergic reaction to either a drug or something they used during the c-section. I've been to multiple doctors and no one can quite figure it out. It's so frustrating because in terms of my surgery recovery, I feel great- I'm moving around way better than I did compared to my previous sections. But I'm dealing with this insane reaction which is uncomfortable and just plain annoying. I just started a steroid yesterday and I'm hoping this allergic reaction starts clearing up soon. Other than this minor bump in the road, I feel incredibly grateful that Ellie came into this world healthy and without complications- especially after having two babies in the NICU. I'm counting my blessings (four of them to be exact) and I'm happy to be home and settling into our new routine as a family of six.

And of course- especially grateful to my husband who always puts us first and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of!

Thanks for being patient with the lull in posts- I promise to be back up and running soon!

xo Chrissy

Favorite Fauxs

JACKET:: Mango (on sale and under $200!) // JEANS:: Mother // SHOES:: Golden Goose // BAG:: Celine // SUNGLASSES:: Le Specs

I've been very, very into outerwear these past few years and have been adding a few pieces to my collection every year. When I saw the color and the price of this faux shearling Moto jacket I knew I needed to order it. It's extremely soft and cozy. I 100% should have ordered the next size down as it does run on the roomier side. It's from Mango and they are currently running a huge Columbus Day Sale where you can take 20%-30% off depending how much you spend! I also love this faux fur option from Mango. 

There are so many good faux pieces out right now and I've rounded up my favorites below! PS: also have this grey one and love it!

Night Out Tops

TOP:: Tibi // JEANS:: Mother // SHOES:: Ann Taylor // JACKET:: Driftwood (similar here and 25% off) // SUNGLASSES:: Le Specs // BAG:: Gucci 

I had jury duty yesterday morning AND a very sick kid at home and had no idea if they were going to keep me around all day or select me for the jury. When I was checking in, this nice officer asked when I was due and I told him basically any day and he immediately swooped in and told me he was going to walk me up to the Jury selection room and get me dismissed ASAP. He was so kind and I was so grateful he cared enough to help a very pregnant and tired woman out. I was able to race back home and bring Charlie to the doctor. He has a bad case of croup (which his sister so kindly passed along to him) and he's feeling pretty miserable. I'm hoping everyone gets healthy and stays healthy when baby comes. 

On to today's post...Every season I like to pick up a few new "going out" tops. My criteria for a "going out" top has changed drastically over the years. In college it basically meant anything covered in sequins. And now it pretty much means anything that's not a sweatshirt. You know what else has changed drastically over the years? My criteria for "going out." I know my siblings (if they are reading this) are probably laughing because going out for me these days is dinner and bed by 10pm 9pm. 

I bought this pretty velvet top by Tibi and think it will be perfect to dress up or down from now and through the winter. I love how velvet has made a huge comeback and was so happy so many of you appreciated my Limited Too mention in stories a few weeks ago. Velvet and the Limited Too = my middle school dream come true. This top by IRO was my go-to top last winter and it's now on major sale. And this Joie top would have not only met my college criteria but it is also a top I love now.  It would be so pretty around the holidays and is currently a part of Bloomingdale's Friends & Family sale.

I just saw this top by Rebecca Taylor and while it's on the more casual end of the spectrum, I really really love it. It's multifunctional as it can go from day to night very easily. It also comes in this color and this one is a part of Rebecca Taylor's Friends & Family sale! Check out all of my favorite tops below! Xo

Friends & Family

It is the week of Friends & Family Sales and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you!

JOIE:: 25% off with code JOIEFRIENDS. This one ends tonight (10/1) but you can find most of these items in the Bloomingdales, NM, and Saks Friends and Family sale listed below!

BLOOMINGDALES:: Take 25% off items labeled Friends & Family

VINCE:: 25% off with code INVITED. Ends 10/8. I just bought these boots in brown during the Shopbop sale and I looooove them. They look great paired with a dress.

NEIMAN MARCUS:: 25% off with code CHICWEEK

RAG & BONE:: 25% off sitewide with code FALL25.

J CREW:: 30% off your purchase with code POPUP. I was actually in J Crew today picking up some school clothes for the kids and they had some really pretty fall pieces. This cardigan is so soft and comfortable.

SAKS:: 25% off a selection of shoes and clothing and 20% off of jewelry