Showing posts with label JCrew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JCrew. Show all posts

Hatch Collection Dress: One Of My Top Maternity Brands

Thursday, September 2, 2021





Hatch Collection is one of those brands that I started to follow long before I became pregnant with my first baby. I love their signature styles of easy flowing dresses and comfortable jumpsuits. I purchased 3 or 4 pieces while pregnant with Eloise and wore them well into my post-partum days. I knew that we wanted to have a second baby so I continued to add a few more items to my wardrobe. This dress is one of those purchases, I got it last summer and I find myself wearing it over and over with espadrilles, sneakers and sandals. As per usual with HATCH, the dress runs true to size and it's machine washable. This will easily transition into Fall once Austin gets cooler {someday!} with suede booties and a chunky cardigan. 

Earlier this week they released their Fall 2021 Collection and there's a few items I'm loving: this dress, this sweater and this amazing set. I want it all! I have been also eyeing this dress for the longest time;  perfect 4th trimester piece. I'll be wearing it long after I am done having babies. 

Until next time!
N. 






Staying Motivated On 2021

Tuesday, February 9, 2021



Hello February! We got here so fast.

Between putting our Christmas decorations away and saying goodbye to the last guests I had very little time to blog and shoot content the first few weeks of the year. As we are entering the 2nd month of 2021 I feel more at ease, organized and ready to take on the new weeks ahead of me. There is always a great deal of excitement for me in staring something new...whether it's a jar of new anti-wrinkle cream, a planner or a new year.

This time around I look ahead and I see a bit of a challenge, quarantine exhaustion is a real thing and I am feeling increasingly anxious about being home most of the time. These feelings prompted me to make a plan to get motivated during this pandemic and actually reach my daily goals. And here I share a few items helping me to stay on track on 2021.

I take pride on being very organized and running a daily To Do list. Having a place to jot down ideas and look at my calendar is very helpful. I had initially purchased this planner but decided to upgrade to a bigger one. I had this one last year and the space was perfect so I ended up with another large one. I love the plastic cover and how light it is. 

Proud to report I have been sticking to my running and weight training routine for the past 3 weeks now! I am starting to see a difference in my body. Cute workout clothes help A LOT. I wear a workout outfit during the morning 5 out of the 7 days of the week. This forces me to exercise since I am already dressed for it. 

Quarantine granted me the time to take care of my skin like I never had before. I started doing more masks and started the year by adding two different ones to my weekly routine. I can see a HUGE difference in my skin already. This is perfect for cleansing without over drying and this is perfect for glow. I look forward to my night hot showers followed by a mask. 

We don't have many choices for things to do outside of the house, so a visit to the park happens a couple times a week for us. Wearing comfortable clothing with sneakers is a must. I am big fan of the dress + sneaker combo so I just added these pink ones and these white ones to my collection. 

I try to change out of my workout clothes every day. More often than not I'll take a hot shower and get into a comfortable sweat pants and matching sweatshirt. These are perfect for walking around the neighborhood in the evening. I am not fully dressed but also not in my pajamas. 

We own a Nespresso and used it daily. Until we rented an Airbnb back in December and they had a drip coffee machine. I found this delicious coffee and looked forward to every morning. I decided to get a drip coffee machine was soon as we got back to Texas. This was my choice, programmable and simple. Love coming downstairs in the morning to a house smelling like vanilla coffee. 

We were spending way too much time on our phones and tablets. I want Eloise to become a great reader so we must lead by example. I committed to a book a month and so far it's been great. Currently reading Becoming by Michelle Obama. Love her so much!

Springtime is one of my favorite times to spruce up my decorating. Since January and February are strange {typically dark and cold} months I like to start adding lighter tones to my home. This year I opted for a couple new tablecloths from Amanda Lindroth and new table mats from Target. The prints make me so happy! 

It's Valentine's Month!

Wednesday, February 5, 2020







We are well into the first week of the second month of the year and this is my first blog post of 2020; life has been hectic over here trying to learn our routine as a family of three. So let's use January as a trial month for getting ready and kick off with one of the best months ever, February! I am a big fan of Valentine's Day, it's one of my favorite little holidays. In keeping festive with the occasion I'm all about wearing pinks and reds for the next few weeks. 

For 2020 I vowed to be more conscious about the items I purchase. I have come to the conclusion that I have an EXCESS of clothing and would much rather own a few pieces that I love. I am in the process doing a huge closet clean out and listing a lot of my items on Poshmark. I have, however, continued to shop {albeit more carefully} for high quality pieces that will last me a long time. This pink Sezane sweater has been one of my favorite purchases as of late, I got a few of their pieces during their recent sale and they did not disappoint. 

If you're in the mood for some Valentine inspired pieces, check out these pajamas and this sweater, top, purse and  adorable dress.

Feels good to be back on my little space on the internet, can't wait to start posting more consistently this month. 

Happy Wednesday!

xx, 
N. 

Dark Florals

Friday, October 25, 2019









This post makes me so happy. It is my first non-pregnancy style post since last October; it's hard to believe it's been a year since I last shot without a bump. Time goes by so fast!

Ever since Eloise was born I have been sticking to button down dresses and tops, makes breastfeeding so much easier. I spotted this adorable dress during one of JCrew's initial fall releases and was immediately drawn to it. I love the dark florals for fall, flowy bodice and length.  I'll be able to wear this well into winter with tights and booties. I paired it here with my Sarah Flint Natalie flats which I now own in black. I just LOVE this shoe so much, so classic, chic and super comfortable. And though I rarely carry a purse these days, when I do it's a cross body style bag for sure. I got this Lo & Sons bag last Novemeber before heading out to Denmark, it is the perfect travel and city bag.

Happy last week of October!
xx, Nicole


Five Blue Pieces You Need For Spring

Tuesday, April 2, 2019








Dress {similar} // Shoes // Bag

Spring always puts me in the mood for pastels, I love pinks and yellows but lately I’ve been leaning towards blue a lot {maybe it’s a baby thing?}. This Kate Spade dress is from last summer but I did find a few blue pieces I just love! If I size up I know I can probably make them work for my bump. Check them out below.

Speaking of bump, time is flying incredibly quick! I felt like the beginning of the year was slow, so I was taking my time with the nursery but now that I’m only a couple weeks away from 6 months I feel like I need to hurry! I am working on a couple of mood boards, still can’t decide if I want to go colorful or neutral, but I need to make a decision ASAP, furniture needs to be ordered and some pieces take time to arrive. So much exciting pressure! {literally and figuratively haha}.

Until next time!
Nicole

























Karen Walker Denim Skirt

Friday, October 26, 2018











Top // Skirt // Boots // Bag // Earrings

Denim skirts made a come back early this year during Spring. I was a bit hesitant to adopt this trend because it was giving me college flashbacks {Abercrombie & Fitch tees + denim skirts all day every day}. But Karen Walker day viewed her collection with Madewell last month and she made me change my mind. I love the bow detail and the length of the skirt, it is short without being uncomfortable; and the stretchy denim hugs me in all the right places. Runs true to size. I can see myself wearing it with soft sweaters and booties during weekends and even sneakers and a crisp white button down for a casual Friday at the office. 

My earrings are by local Austin designer Rebecca, the Dalmatian agate stone is the perfect shade of green to wear with this top. I think it will look great with ivory sweaters and black tops. I wear a lot of olive green to the office and these earrings have been on constant rotation since I got them two weeks ago. You can find more of her designs here. 

Happy Friday! We are gearing up for a nice sunny weekend here in Austin. I am so excited to spend time outdoors and maybe do some patio drinking :)

xx, 
Nicole 


Printed Dress + Wool Sneakers

Sunday, September 30, 2018









Dress // Sneakers // Bag {similar} // Lipstick

With temperatures cooling off and the promise of crisp days, I'm ready to put my sandals away until next summer and start rocking fall shoes. While boots and flats are my go-to's during the week, sneakers are my favorite shoe to wear on weekends. I have a white pair and a gold pair that I wear to death, so while choosing my next one I went with a color I've been wearing a lot of lately, navy blue. 

These Sperry wool sneakers are perfect for fall and winter, fabric is super soft and the boiled wool look is very chic. They come in navy, burgundy and gray.  They do run a bit big so I recommend you size down half a size. I also love the leopard printed sneakers, such a fun design! 

Some of my favorite blogs have been featuring a lot of lace-less sneakers and I'm totally loving the easy vibe. I was looking at a classic black leather {they also come in navy} or even a soft gray or blue. These would be perfect for travel as you can easily take them off and put them back on during a long flight. 

What's your favorite weekend shoe? 

xx, Nicole

*Thank you Reward Style and Sperry for partnering up with me for this post. 






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