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Shop Local – Eva Bryn Shoetique

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The more involved I get with the Pittsburgh blogging community the more I find myself taking pride in this city & everything it has to offer.  Shopping locally, especially from women-owned businesses, has become very important to me.  Through various social & networking events I’ve had the chance to meet some power house women with style, vision & one of a kind boutiques. 

I recently had the opportunity to meet Kelly, the owner of Eva Bryn Shoetique.  Kelly has created a chic destination shop 30 minutes north of the city.  The store is full of must-have accessories from designer shoes to on-trend handbags, Oprah’s favorite slippers and cozy layering pieces.  I am so excited to share some of my favorite pieces & what I decided to bring home with me.

“In the walking village of Zelienople, north of Pittsburgh, Eva Bryn Shoetique believes that you don’t have to live in a big city to have access to the latest trends in shoes & accessories.”

I’m a sucker for a great layering piece, so this cutout detail blazer & faux fur wrap were right up my alley.  Though you won’t normally find me in a hat, I couldn’t resist trying on this chic red beret.  With its’ fuzzy pom & detail stitching, it’s the perfect accessory for the holidays.  These beautiful heels I’m rocking are by Lucy Choi, the talented niece of Jimmy Choo.  I was truly surprised at how comfortable they were; I may have to go back for the buckle detail pumps.

Another thing that I love about visiting new boutiques is being exposed to brands/designers I’ve never heard of before.  The flats I’m wearing above are by All Black Footwear, “a fashion forward contemporary shoe brand that combines innovative materials with retro-inspired designs.”  I mean, how cute are these animal printed pointed toe flats?!  Though I didn’t snag any shoes during my visit I did take home this cozy teddy cropped jacket by Lush.

If you’re local to the Pittsburgh area I definitely recommend visiting Eva Bryn Shoetique.  Not only are the associates super friendly & helpful, but the free street parking & nearby restaurants make this destination shop worth your while. 

As always – comfortable & effortless housewife style xoxx

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Beauty, Bites & Bubbly

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This past week I was honored to attend Beauty, Bites & Bubbly – an anniversary event for Pure Skin Care & Beauty Lounge in Pittsburgh.  Pure promotes “affordable, honest skin care with no attitude” by offering “expert and affordable organic facials, microdermabrasion, microchanneling, chemical peels, waxing, body treatments, and massage therapy”.  I mean who doesn’t love to look great without breaking the bank?!

This year, Pure chose to support the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign by donating 100% of ticket sales and a portion of product sales to the cause.  This movement is important to the owner, Michele, as her family has been affected by heart disease.

It was heartwarming to see so many women in red come together to not only support a local business but a great cause.  The evening was full of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, cocktails & fantastic swag giveaways.  I was able to socialize with good friends & make some new connections – always a plus in my book!

Bell Sleeve Shift Dress $39.99 from Versona

If you’re in the Pittsburgh area I would highly recommend stopping by this chic beauty lounge in Robinson.  I’ll be booking a facial soon, so stay tuned for results & feedback.

As always – comfortable & effortless housewife style xoxx

Falling in love with fall fashion

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This is my favorite time of year to get dressed.  The textured fabrications, ankle booties, and cozy layering pieces…you just can’t go wrong.  Over the weekend I went to brunch with some of my Style Collective sisters at a local hot spot or, The Whale.  Style Collective is an online supportive community with influencer education that empowers women to find their purpose, be inclusive, and achieve success.  If you’ve read my posts in the past you know that I love a supportive community so joining Style Collective was a no brainer for me.

For brunch, I decided to wear my new striped shift dress from Stitch Fix along with a faux fur vest and peep toe wedge booties, also from Stitch Fix.  This faux vest has been a fall staple of mine for quite some time that I can’t even remember where & when I purchased it.  I did link some similar options below for you guys to shop!

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How stylish is my Style Collective sister & good friend, Adrienne?  She has such an eye for thrifting and throwing together a perfectly polished look.  Be sure to check out her Instagram feed wanderlustandwardrobes I love how she styled this leopard dress!  How are you guys wearing leopard this season? I have been on the hunt for the perfect pair of leopard pointed toe flats, but haven’t found a pair that I am in love with yet.  If you have any favorites send them my way!

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If you’re interested in learning more about Style Collective I’ve attached a link above as well as a $25 first Fix discount for Stitch Fix.  Feel free to reach out with any questions about either at thewexfordhousewife@gmail.com

As always – comfortable & effortless housewife style xoxx

Here are the Faux Fur Vest options I promised from Target, H&M, and Amazon