{MINI + MAMA}

you would think gap is sponsoring this post - alas, they are not. but still their toddler and baby section is all kinds of wonderful these days, i cant help but choose items for the {mini + mama} series each week.
what got this weeks post started was of course this 'deer print dress' - can it please come in my size?!

hope you and your mini's are staying warm with this cold front blew in last night - i guess winter is here? time to swap out the closets and layer up - the more layers the better!!

mini

boy: sweater || shirt || shoes || jeans

girl: dress || hat || mittens || boots || tights

mama
vest || sweater (similar | similar) || top || sneakers || leggings || tote

{MINI + MAMA} RAIN DAY

its a rainy election day in dallas... if you have not voted yet and have to take the kiddos with you today, why not all put on your rain-boots and make for a 'puddle-adventure'!
sometimes it blows my mind that most of texas comes to a standstill (literally- it took me almost three times as long to get to work today) when it rains. maybe since rain is a rarity here most days of the year?! in germany, it rains so much in the fall and spring that you can't hibernate for half the year. so mamas bundle up their minis and off they go, about their days - mostly by foot since everything is 'walk-able' in the little towns.
gosh i miss walking everywhere. especially on the weekends.. the the coffee shop, the bakery and then on to lunch. maybe one day i'll live in a small 'walk-able' town again!

until then, here's to making the most of the rainy days wherever you are :)

mini

boy: hat || shirt || sweater || boots || jeans

girl: hat || tights || tote || dress || boots

mama

earrings || sweater || leggings || boots

jacket || watch || bracelet || backpack

CURRENTLY LOVING

this week i wore a great pencil skirt i found at target this summer, with a tribal print; a favorite (go-to) chambray shirt and some comfortable boots- my favorite look of the week for sure. so why not make the 'currently loving' board: tribal on a weekday and on the weekend! i think the weekend picks are going to be my next brunch look!

weekday: shirt || necklace || watch || skirt || tote || booties

weekend: shirt || necklace || watch || skirt (sold out) (similar / similar) || tote || boots

{ MINI + MAMA } CAMO STYLE

hello hunting season!
camo has been a favorite 'color' of mine for a few years now. yes its a color -i'm pretty sure my girl lauren is right there with me on this statement:)

now that camo is everywhere (not just a hunting or military accessory) its even easier to style and work it into your everyday look - even for mamas and the minis!

mini

boy: shirt || vest || hat || shoes || pants

girl: onsie || sweater || skirt || tights || booties//sold out (but these are cute!)

mama

shirt || scarf || bracelet + bracelet || backpack || jeans || flats

nail polish : roc solid || jules 

WEEKEND

spending the weekend at sp's family ranch is one of my favorite things to do!

waking up in the middle of nowhere to complete stillness and staying up to see countless stars in the sky is always the perfect reminder to slow down, take in God's perfect beauty and enjoy the little things that make life so sweet! 

spending time at the ranch during hunting season is sp's favorite -ever. waking up before the sun thinks about coming up, sneaking out to the best hunting spots and then doing the same thing again before the sun sets in the evening- he's like a little boy on Christmas morning everyday he gets to hunt - its the cutest!

i generally like to go with him in the mornings - sunrise and coffee is my jam. mainly because snuggling up by the fire with a glass of wine in the evening at the hunt house is the best... i'll leave the evening hunts to the boys. 

horseshoe table mat || tumblers || candle || horns || mugs || s&p shakers

shirt || vest || leggings || camera || scarf || earrings || glasses || boots

basket || blankets 1 & 2 || glasses || mask
firewood bag || jammies || book || slippers

makeup: lip tint || tinted bb cream || mascara || bronzer

* * click on 'the ranch' on the sidebar for more adventures and stories from the ranch!

{ MINI + MAMA } STYLE AND PLAY

this mini + mama style is quickly becoming my new favorite post of the week!
not only does it fill my gift idea list for my mama friends with mini's but it makes me think outside of the maternity, post maternity boring finds to new ideas for mamas who still want to keep a cute wardrobe! now i have no experience on 'fitting into jeans when you preggo' but i hear the motivation to get back into your 'pre preggo' jeans is like motivation to fit back into your favorite skinny jeans! (i have full appreciation for that!!)

this weeks grays are so cozy and cute - i am drooling for both the picks for minis and mamas!
oh and the wooden toys your ask!? dont knock em till you've tried em!
growing up in germany most every toy was wooden, or cotton, wool or some sort of awesome material beside plastic.... at least for the majority of the time we lived there.. then slowly the plastic, easy break and funny smelling toys made their way onto the market as well.  i have always said i hope one day my kiddos can enjoy the same toys we did- guess what, amazon and other great wooden toy retailers are on board with the good stuff now too!

mini

boy: sweater || sneakers || pants

girl: dress || tights || shoes

play

stroller chain || cars || pull-along || teether sticks

mama

sling || sweater || shirt || jeans ||shoes || backpack

CURRENTLY LOVING

happy humpday!
this #currentlyloving post is one of my favorite for sure! all things basic and green are some of my favorite things i own!
a few things that i will be adding to my closet from this post:
-- this cami - such a great layering piece for the fall!

-- having a light-weight jacket to add as you run out the door is perfect for the weekend!

-- and these boots?! love! great for rainy days in the city but also for a weekend on the ranch:) 

weekday :: blazer || scarf || cami || booties || bag || jeans

nail polish :: olivia || roc solid

weekend :: mug || jacket(on sale!!) || tee || necklace || bag || scarf || boots

WEEKEND

via

tgif and happy red river rivalry to most of you crazies!
while the texas longhorn meet the sooners for a old school rivalry saturday, baylor will take on tcu in waco.
i love college football, especially big 12 games and everything that goes along with it. rain (most likely) or shine we will be in the stands cheering on the baylor bear- sic em!
so just in case it rains during tailgate and game time this is going to be my attire:

boots || jeans || tee || scarf || coat
nail polish: mahima || emilie

other links to keep you inspired this weekend: 

+ i have a felt floppy hat is going to be weekend go-to this year 

+ sp and i will be adding some fall touches to his house this weekend... a wreath for the front door, for sure some pumpkins, some fall plants and maybe a little decor things here and there.. if he'll let me :)    >> follow me on pinterest for more holiday decorating and diy ideas!! <<

+ vests are my favorite fall transition piece, and this camo vest is at outlet prices this year!

+ and in case your wondering (not like i'm counting!) my big birthday is less than 50 days away...!!

CURRENTLY LOVING

sneaking out for a long weekend away is something we end up doing quite often. 

so when thursdays come around, i try to keep  my work attire to comfortable and flexible for a road trip weekend get-away!

i am currently loving these wax coated jeans (pull-ons, yes pull-ons!!) don't knock em till you've tried em ladies! i was skeptical at first too, but melted into these jeans the first time i was convinced to try them on! 

i have a josie camo mz wallace bag.  love her. when i first got her over two years ago now, i took her everywhere with me and documented all of her adventures. now that its fall, its time for josie to come out of the dust bag again!

but i've had my eyes on 'andie' for a few weeks now... oh andie- i feel like you would be the perfect addition to my mz wallace collection! a girl can never have too many favorite bags, right?!

and if your wondering.. jet black nails at the office?! it's only ok it it's a good manicure; chipping and any kind of black peely action is no bueno. 

weekday :: sweater || watch || jeans || flats || bag
julep  polish = alfre + jet 

weekend :: sweater || hat || sneakers || weekender

FEELING FALL

one || two || three || four || five || six || seven || eight || nine || ten || eleven 

its trying so hard to feel like fall in dallas these days..
mother nature must just be squeezing out the last few drops of summer!
meanwhile, i cant wait to update my fall wardrobe with a few staple cozy pieces... and oldnavy and sole society have me drooling over their falls styles!
i have had this bag on my radar for quite a while now- perfect carry-on / weekend get-away
wouldn't you say!?

also, there's a new kid in town: riffraff has opened their doors in dallas at preston center..
i can't wait to shop their college game-day wears and cute & affordable goodies in person!

EVERYDAY OFFICE STYLE

LOOK ONE
tshirt

heels

skirt(the bag lady, ponca city!)

LOOK TWO
necklace

dress

sweater

wedges (similar | similar)

LOOK THREE

pants

necklace (accessory jane)

shoes (similar | similar)

scarf

shirt

LOOK FOUR

sweater (similar | similar)

scarf (similar | similar)

pants

booties

welcome back to what i wore to the office this week and a peak inside of my closet!

look one is by far my favorite this week. over the weekend we visited the ranch and sp's family and i went into down saturday morning with his sister-in-law for priorities: donut holes and shopping.

the bag lady is the cutest store with some great finds, like this great skirt. 

next time your in ponca city, or driving along I-35 and see the ponca city exit, its worth a stop.
shopping at the bag lady with a must-have-meal at enriques at the airport!

CURRENTLY LOVING - PRINTS

D R E S S E S : one \\ two \\ three \\ four \\ five \\ six \\ seven (on sale!)

S H O E S : eight \\ nine (on sale!) \\ ten (on sale!) \\ eleven \\ twelve \\ thirteen


hello fall, hello pretty new prints to welcome fall!
layers, layers and more layers are my favorite for the fall. layering dresses with pretty sweaters and blazers are a fun way to kick off the first few cool-ish days of the season.
these prints mixed with fun heels have me feeling all kinds of fall-inspired today.

my fav combo is dress number four with heels number nine!
giving up the easy, go-to, summer maxi is something i miss most in the fall. but in texas we thankfully get a few warm days in the fall months - that's when you will for sure catch me in a maxi paired with a jean jacket and comfortable sandals.

EVERYDAY OFFICE STYLE

my new favorite segment on the blog is for sure the 'everyday office style' once a week.

for one, i have to get creative; not wearing the same outfit over and over since i am sharing it on the blog. and two it makes me try new combinations... like to see how some summer pieces can roll into fall, by just changing a few accessories. 

for that very reason i have been loving on accessory jane and her beautiful new website! 

her pretties and little bobbles make for the perfect outfit-topper-offer - that's a word, right?! 

here is what i wore this week:

LOOK ONE

dress

scarf

jacket

watch (similar / similar)

bracelet (accessory jane)

 

 LOOK TWO

bracelet (accessory jane)
watch (similar / similar)
bangles | gold / black
pants

earrings

loafers

sweater

LOOK THREE

scarf

heels zara (similar / similar)

necklace nordstrom (similar)

t-shirt

skirt (zara) (similar)

LOOK FOUR

cardigan

earrings anthropologie (similar)

anthropologie dress (similar / similar)

sandals (similar / similar)

i think look 3 was my favorite this week! 

i felt the 'put together' and it was the most mixing of old and new.

however, i need to point out the ankle pants in look 2... there's is a first time for everything....!

CURRENTLY LOVING - BLUSH AND CHARLOTTE TILBURY

1 clare v | clutch // 2 marc by marc | bracelet // 3 milly | skirt // 4 gorjana | earring
5 vans | sneakers // 6 nixon | watch // 7 kate spade | journal  8// essie | nail polish
9 swarovski | warp bracelet // 10 mac | lipstick // 11 kate spade | note cards // 12 rag&bone | jeans

i know fall is just around the corner, and i should be more excited about fall colors, like cranberry, hunter green, and blacks, but i must be needing to get a little more summer color out of my system! maybe it's while the 'tan' is still there, i feel like blush is still ok?!

this weeks 'currently loving' all came together because of this clare v clutch.
i started checking out clare v's collection a few months and have had them on my radar every since! it reminded my of my 'go-to' clutch i got a few years ago while traveling in Australia - its a cowhide clutch, with gold splatter specs on it.
kind of like the cowhide rugs with metallic that are everywhere right now.

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staying on the 'blush' tend...
the product packaging for Charlotte Tilbury's make up line is just gorgeous!

wonder glow // the retoucher // beach stick // color chameleon // bronze & glow

have your heard.... ?! 

'The world's number #1 makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury has launched her highly anticipated revolutionary beauty line in the Americas. From her signature cat eye look, to the much hyped ‘Full Fat’ mascara and ‘Magic Cream’ made using her secret recipe – each product is packaged with expert tips for effortless application and transformative results.' -net a porter

 i've heard such great things about this line! can't wait to try them out and see if it truly lives up to all the hype! i am personally not a massive makeup girl - think more along the lines of: i have an under 5-minute routine when it comes to make up in the morning. so when i heard that charlotte tilbury's line caters to the simple, yet beautiful- routine i was all ears!

EVERYDAY OFFICE STYLE

deciding what to wear, besides yoga pants or any other desirable 'working from home' attire has lead me to re-evaluate my closet, and love on some old favorites that were almost ready to gather dust!

the office i am in now goes by a 'business casual' dress-code, so i have deemed my jean jacket my 'summer blazer'. it has been the perfect 'fix' to take some of my wedding attire dresses to office appropriate!

here is what i pulled together this week!

LOOK ONE 

dress (milk & honey) similar/similar

bracelets (accessory jane) 

jacket

wedges

LOOK TWO

dress anthropologie (similar)

watch 

wedges (similar)

the pendant is a family heirloom - a silver dollar from my great grand father :)

LOOK THREE

jacket

heels (similar)

scarf

dress (similar)

earrings

bracelet (c/o accessory jane)

LOOK FOUR

t-shirt

bracelets (similar/similar)

heels (similar/similar)

scarf (similar/ similar)

skirt (zara) (similar)

stackable rings are custom made by gem classics !

if i keep this series up, you will for sure be seeing some repeats and not-so-current options.. but i will do my best to find something as similar as possible for you:). i love mixing old with the new.. so an old skirt with a new top...or dress you wore to a wedding two years ago with a new blazer or jean jacket- why not!