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#OOTD – Smart Casual

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This afternoon I was invited to join my niece & her Little Flowers group for an afternoon tea.  Instead of wearing a dress I opted for a smart casual outfit – blouse, black pixie’s & open-toed strapped heels. Smart casual is open to interpretation but I view it as polished, informal attire; something that can be worn to dinner, work, church or in this case an afternoon tea.

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With little time to get my hair done these days my roots have started to grow & darken.  What else can I do but embrace it!  My new trick for hiding my lovely original dark hairs…pulling the sides into a high bun & curling the rest.

As always – comfortable & effortless housewife style xoxx

Favorite Thing Friday – Sling Back Bag

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I am excited to share my new favorite thing this week – the Sling Back Bag from Thirty One Gifts.  As a mom constantly on the go I was sick of carrying my oversized diaper bag.  The diaper bag was necessary when my son was an infant because I needed to have everything under sun with me at all times; diapers & wipes, diaper changing mat, extra set of clothes, burp clothes, bibs, formula & bottles, entertainment toys, etc.  Now that he’s 16 months he doesn’t require as much ‘equipment’, so I can finally enter the world of alternative diaper bags.

Sling-Back Bag in Navy Dancing Dot

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I recently purchased the Sling Back Bag during a Thirty One party I hosted hoping it was the diaper bag replacement I was looking for.  Not only is this bag functional with its various pockets, but it’s easy to throw over my shoulder allowing me to carry my son in one arm & groceries in the other.  This is my new favorite thing!

The Sling Back Bag is more than just a diaper bag; it’s great for traveling, hiking or even running errands.  It comes in 4 different colors and is priced at a reasonable $45.

Visit https://www.mythirtyone.com/575034 to get your hands on this bag and to view the new fall collections!

Sling-Back Bag in Grey Wave

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Wild about animal print

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Animal print is fun to experiment with, on-trend for fall & easier to pull off than you think.  I have to admit, I used to be one of those people who were hesitant to wear animal print.  Sometimes an all-over print can be overwhelming or come off as kitschy.  However, there are simple ways to incorporate animal print into your wardrobe without cheapening your look.

From shoes to handbags & everything in between, these designers’ take on animal print is anything but tacky.  If you see something you love, click on the picture & you will be redirected to the correct site.

Sam Edelman ‘Delilah’ Calf Hair d’Orsay Pump & ‘Alaine’ Scalloped Flat both in Nude Leopard

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Betsey Johnson Mosaic Gold & Leopard Watch

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Michael Kors Jet Set Leopard Calf Hair Crossbody

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Equipment Brett Dress – Alfalfa Multi Cape Town Collage Print

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Storets Leopard Mesh Blazer

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One of my favorite trends for fall is treating animal print as a neutral.  This is especially great if you’re new to the animal scene like myself.  By subtly incorporating a print such as leopard or snake-skin into your outfit you’re creating a statement look that let’s face it, everyone will want to copy!  Take the Sam Edelman leopard pumps for example, pair them with red pixie pants & a black sheer blouse and you have a beautiful, bold outfit or pair the Michael Kors leopard crossbody with dark denim & a striped top for an exciting mix of patterns.  Regardless of how you decide to wear animal print this fall have fun with it, don’t worry about rules & take lots of pictures!