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2016 Gift Guide for the Fashion-Forward Guy

Today, I’ve asked one of my best friends, Amanda, to share a gift guide that she created! Amanda’s husband, Scott, is definitely a fashion-forward guy – he always looks very dapper (a perfect match for his very stylish wife!). You may remember Amanda and Scott from their wedding last year – I posted about it here and their shower here. Amanda is going to be starting a blog soon, and I cannot wait to share details about it. 

So, without further adieu, here are some suggestions that Amanda (and Scott!) put together to help you shop for the fashion-forward guy in your life!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Early Access

07-09-15-p01-cid0709156287-7-adam-8a3cbcf6-a7ce-4e14-bb85-a4c201541ed4-fil-fileIn case you haven’t received a million emails already or seen it promoted on social media, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is taking place right now with early access to cardholders from July 9th to 16th, and then ‘all access’ from the 17th to 19th. I only own two store credit cards – one to Nordstrom and the other to J. Crew. The Nordstrom card has huge perks, mainly being the Nordstrom Notes you receive (cash back discounts), free alterations and access to exclusive events. If you don’t own a Nordstrom card, but shop there a few times a year, I definitely think it’s worth it – especially since you can access this incredible sale.

Ever since Isla was born, I’ve bought way more clothing for her than for myself (typical Mom problem, right?), but I decided to take advantage of this sale and bought a few items, like these colorful workout pants, these confetti-like earrings, these boyfriend jeans, and these casual transition booties.

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Isla Loves: The Wedding Chicks (40% off Promo Code)

It may sound ridiculous to anyone who does not have kids or is not pregnant, but the first year monthly photos are a pretty big deal, and deciding how you will style and take them is something that takes a bit of consideration. Will you buy cute little stickers and put them on a pillow (like these: Lucy Darling Monthly Onesie Stickers) or on a plain onesie? Or will you style a photo using wooden blocks to spell out the months (like this cute photo)?

As you can see from the photos below, I decided to buy The Wedding Chicks’ Genny Monthly Onesies, and I’m so glad that I did. All twelve months have different cute fonts and you can select from a wide variety of colors. I cannot wait to put all 12 pictures next to each other to see how much she changed throughout her first year. The Wedding Chicks also have Ombre Monthly Onesies and Modern Monthly Onesies – I love them all.


I discovered The Wedding Chicks while planning our wedding a year and a half ago and immediately became addicted. I bought hankerchiefs for our flower girls and my dad, and recently bought Isla one after she was born to give her at her wedding. I am about to order Isla this onesie, as every Texas gal needs it!

I also love customizing totes and gift bags for engagement, wedding and birthday gifts. The prices are so reasonable, and it is such a nice touch to have a personalized present. Their selection of customizable baby bibs, onesies and shirts are so cute.


If you’re like me, you’ll want everything in the store, and fortunately, you can get it all for 40% off today (Friday, September 5) through next Friday, September 12. All you need to do is go to Shop.WeddingChicks.com, load up your shopping cart, and use promo code ‘SMTPromo‘ when checking out.

Have a great weekend and enjoy your shopping! If you have Instagram, I’d love if you followed my new blog account!

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She has grown so much in the past two months! See Month 1 and Month 2

Week 6 in Durango

Week six has come and gone, leaving Isla almost 12 weeks old and us with only a few weeks left in Colorado. We had our favorite weekend so far, given that one of my best friends, Kirby, her husband, Brett, and their adorable 7 week old, Lillian, came to visit us. They arrived on Thursday, and we filled the next four days with multiple hikes, raft rides, walks through town, a visit to Durango Mountain Resort, and plenty of laughter and relaxation at the house. After the girls went down, we played games like Taboo (obsessed) and categories (we amazed the boys with our sports knowledge). It is such a blessing to have a best friend with a daughter so close in age to Isla – now we just need them to move to Texas from Oklahoma City!

Below you’ll find some photographs from the past week – lots of Lillian and Isla, including her new sassy shorts from Sugarplum Lane. Only two more weeks left! I cannot believe it.

Reminder: Today is the last day to enter the BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier We giveaway. You have until Friday to enter the BabyLit giveaway and until Sunday to use the promo code ‘Isla’ for 40% off all books (this is a great deal!).

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Me and my sleepy head while at Durango Mountain Resort

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Two generations of best friends
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Sneak peak of my floral arrangement for week 2 of Nicole’s Classes

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Isla was cracking me up during the taking of these pictures – that tongue! Similar J. Crew onesie and similar RH Baby & Child Lovey

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The future best friends in their matching Baby Gap rompers

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Our OKC Thunder loving lady and squeaky Sophie

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Kirby and her mini-me, Lillian, in this sweet J. Crew polka dot onesie

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These are my new favorite shorts ever – can I get a pair?

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Isla loves her Sugarplum Lane shorts and Carter’s top

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Serious father-daughter conversations (those are some serious duck lips!)

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Isla is one messy lady, so we’re loving these J. Crew tanks – puke resistant!

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Brett was prepping for the alpine slide race with Sasha | Cutest dads ever | The view of downtown Durango from our morning hikes

 

Happy Memorial Day (Sales!)

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

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I love this holiday for multiple reasons:

  1. It’s important that we stop and remember those who died fighting for our country’s freedom
  2. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family
  3. I appreciate all breaks from work right now – 9 days until the due date!
  4. Last, and certainly not as important: Sales, sales, sales. The retail world unleashes some pretty significant holiday weekend sales, and I’ve listed some of my favorite stores’ discounts below! Happy shopping!

Shop BCBG for 30% off and free shipping


Shop Joie for an extra 20% off sale items with code MDW20


Shop Lulu and Georgia for 25% off with code MEMORIALDAY25


Shop Nordstrom for up to 40% off apparel, shoes and more


Shop Piperlime for an extra 25% off sale


Shop DVF for an extra 30% off sale items with code SUMMER30


Shop Equipment for an extra 20% off sale items with code MDW20


Shop Gap for an extra 40% off with code EVENT


Shop Saks for up to 55% off select women’s apparel


Shop Serena and Lily for 20% off everything with code SUMMER20


Shop J.Crew for 30% off