getting dressed is hard. there are so many rules and so many things to cover.  it’s like doing a hard puzzle with ticking time bombs (kids) in the background.  if you are anything like me, your typical momiform is jeans, a tee, and in the cooler weather – a cardigan.  if i’m feelin fancy, i wear booties. otherwise flats.

we want to be cute. and also comfy and practical and pulled together. hence the puzzle.  

i pretty much wear the same thing everyday.  which is why i’m super thankful for accessories that i don’t have to think about.  necklaces i can throw on with what i already have in my closet and what i already feel comfortable in.  

here’s the deal. we are busy moms on the go… all the time.   we feel guilty for spending any time on ourselves… that’s probably a whole ‘nother blog post – but, i digress.  sometimes all it takes is a little accessory to pull that momiform together and make you feel like you can conquer the day.

The cooler weather is kickin’ in here in the midwest.  a.k.a, i start off freezing and by the middle of the day I end up sweaty.  Hence, why I love layers.

Here is a quick comfy outfit idea: Grab your favorite, best fitting jeans (everyone needs these), a fall colored pocket-tee, tie up the bottom corner.  Throw on a neutral (gray or beige) comfy knit sweater.  The kind you stick your hands into and sip your coffee.  Lastly, add a beaded tassel.  Secret: You’ll fool everyone that you’re more dressy than you are with these beaded tassels.  Instant upgrade.  Voila! You’re set to run errands, chase the little or devour all things pumpkin.

I like to think that I am adventurous in my wardrobe, but to be honest, most of my closet consists of a thousand variations of black & gray.  Luckily I love to accessorize (also love making them), so I have found ways to add a few spurts of color to my otherwise simple pallet.  

We have a few fall colors in our shop that are perfect for any of you out there that might be like me.  My current favorite is this mustard boho tassel.  It’s minimal but still spunky.  I love it with my new fuchsia slips-ons (thank you Old Navy) and just some simple gold circle studs.  

We think these are an easy and quick way to upgrade your look.  

As the weather is beginning to swing towards fall, we love playing with the basic wardrobe pieces to warm them up a little bit.  Adding a few earthy tones, like this leather mustard bow clip or blush pink felt bow clip, can transform a simple black or white little number.  

f you want a slightly more girly look, try one of our new hydrangea felt flower clips.  This light pink one is precious and will be sure to get lots of compliments.  

Our new dark rose tie turban has been quite the hit.  Its the sweetest blush-meets-mauve color and adds that little spunky look to a little cotton dress.  (It also is pretty darling with a cardigan, jeans and tee.) . You can even match your little one with a tie turban in your size.  

“who doesn’t love back to school shopping?” – high school me. 

“moms, that’s who.” – current me.

i used to absolutely love back to school shopping. the smells, the hustle and bustle,  all the cute organization supplies.  and the fun new clothes, backpacks, lunchboxes!

now i see dolla dolla bills, ya’ll. flying out the window.  we went back to school shopping for nora’s clothes a couple of weeks ago.  i try to keep it simple. we go to one store (usually Old Navy) and i spend some time in there making everything coordinate.  that way we get lots of outfits out of each piece.  kind of like a capsule wardrobe, but we aren’t that serious about it.    

we tried on everything because girl has grown.  which, in the dressing room, i realized she’s grown one way. up.  she was super excited to try stuff on like a big girl. for about 3 minutes.  a few outfits in she was all “this tag hurts” “these pants will NEVER go on” “this is so not me” “i’m getting sweaty”.  i realized she actually said most of the things i think every time i try stuff on.  when we left the dressing room she said “whew. i’m so thankful to be back to Nora again.”

we have tons of new accessories that pair perfectly with all the back to school clothes.  we wanted to make it easy for shoppers to find some hair accessories that go with every budget and with all the trending colors right now. 

If you’re like me, you dread the long days of summer coming to a close.  I’m are over here milking it for all it’s worth.  Book reading, pool swimming, late bedtimes, and the conveniently ignoring of the things that need doing (you should see my laundry piles & bare fridge, yikes!) But, I think I was made for the “slow” life.  Just saying.  

My outfits are no different.  I throw on a tee & shorts most days and try to avoid the fuss that outfit choosing tends to demand on me.  

My current go to accessory, therefore, fits this easy & effortless mode.  I am in LOVE with the 14 karat gold necklace line.  With all of the variety we have in store, I can switch it up everyday (which is more to say than my tee’s.) Check out a few of my favorites of these delicate and dainty necklaces: 

This is our gold feather charm necklace (worn at the 18″ length) and our simple delicate gold chain (worn at the 16″ length.)

Layered in 3’s here, we have our beaded gold choker, the wire wrapped pearl (worn at 16″) and (worn at 18″.)

Finally, our 14k gold choker (personal favorite) & our pink quartz stone (worn at 18″).

Summer on ladies! 

-Erin

It’s simple and clean and we’re in love.  Snag yours for 25% off through Sunday July 16!

 14 karat gold necklaces are a great way to add a little upscale style to a simple white tank top and jeans.  Since these necklaces have been a favorite from customers, we thought that a choker style in this pretty look would be just perfect.

Minimal and delicate and easy to wear, we like to wear it just by itself or layer it with other charmed gold necklaces.