I’ve recently joined the work from home club, and I have to say … I LOVE it. And while it feels like a whole new world to me, wearing comfortable, easy styles is not! I was made for this lifestyle. Ha! Today I am pulling together 5 work from home outfits that are both stylish and functional. Lets dive in!

Ready for Zoom

This look is the epitome of business on the top, party on the bottom. When I was working for Gucci, I would rock this often if I needed to take a call while working from home. What’s great about this look is you don’t have to be over the top with your blouse option. I linked several dressy looking pieces that could also be worn to relax on the couch.

Camera Off, On Mute

We all have those days when the camera is off, your mic is on mute and you are counting down the minutes to 5PM. And don’t let somebody call on you to chime in. “I’m sorry, I tuned out 30 minutes ago … can you repeat the question?” Save this look for days like that!

Working From The Couch (Or Bed … We Don’t Judge)

Comfortable clothes that can pass as pajamas deserve a special place in athleisure heaven. I tend to work from my bed, especially on my admin days. I know this will need to change once we finish our remodel, but until then, I am enjoying every minute of it. I’m actually writing this post while under the covers. Check out my picks for this scenario!

I Have Plans Later

This look is for those days when you need to be comfortable at home, but you’ve got casual plans later. I love a look that can take me from the work day to basketball practice to cocktails with friends. It’s important to include pieces in your wardrobe that are versatile. I hate that “I have nothing to wear” feeling. These options will help combat that and will hopefully reduce the amount of outfit changes needed in one day.

Classic Everyday Work From Home Style

The title speaks for itself. These pieces are your every day options that are perfect for the work from home life. Take a look …

Where do you shop for work from home looks? I hope you loved this roundup and found a few pieces that will work with in your wardrobe! Thank you for reading!

As a mom of TWO pre-teen boys, I find myself constantly shopping for new clothes. They are growing so fast! We are at an age where they want to wear athleisure every where they go. Name brand athletic wear is what’s “in” right now according to the kids, but I only like to shop styles that are affordable and durable. I don’t know about your boys, but the shelf life for some of the things I buy them is VERY short.

Jay is in middle school and there is no more recess (thank goodness), so his shoes are lasting a bit longer. But before that, my mind would be blown at how worn and stained their clothes would be after school! Gavin has one more year and as much as I hate to see them get older, I am looking forward to this transition.

My Favorite Places To Shop for Boys

• Walmart
• Target
• H&M
• Zara
• DSW
• JCPenney
• Nordstrom
• Bloomingdales

Here’s a round up of things that I currently have in my cart for the boys, plus items that I have recently purchased. I tend to shy away from WHITE for obvious reasons, but occasionally will go for it, especially if it’s something the boys really like.

Jackets/Windbreakers for Back to School

I cannot recommend these enough. My boys are always wanting a jacket or a hoodie to carry with them to school. The classroom could be cold or it might rain. They like to be prepared. I found our windbreakers on sale at Bloomingdales and Nordstrom earlier this year, but I have linked some additional options that we love too.

Graphic Tees + Shirts

I buy the boys shirts in bulk at the beginning of the school year and then again after Christmas break for a little refresh. When Target has a sale, I love to stock up. Jay has gotten to the age where he’s a little more picky about the shirts I buy, so I’ve branched out to include H&M, Zara and places like Nordstrom to mix it up. Walmart also recently launched their Free Assembly line for kids and we’ve been loving those pieces also. We pair graphic tees and shirts with athletic bottoms or jeans. It’s nice to be able to wear it multiple ways.

Bottoms That Are Great for Active Boys

My sons rotate between basketball shorts, sweatpants and jeans. They would wear basketball shorts year round if I let them, but I do force them to wear jeans sometimes. Here’s a roundup of everything I love to buy for them. When it starts to get cold, the boys love to add tights under their pants. They also use these for basketball games, so I linked their favorites as well.

Shoes for Boys

When it comes to shoes, I love a bargain because of how hard the kids are on their shoes. It took years, but Jay FINALLY has learned the importance of taking care of his belongings. We’ve gone through more shoes than I can even wrap my head around. Thankfully, Gavin has always taken great care of his shoes, so he balances out his brother for sure. I linked their favorites below.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram or in the LTK app! As we transition to fall, I am looking forward to adding more pieces to the boys’ closet. Thank you so much for reading and for being here. I appreciate your support of my little corner of the internet. XO – Steph

The 2021 Fall Trend Report is here! And in case you haven’t heard, the 90s are coming back in a major way. On top of that, you might see some other repeat performances that you loved in the early 2000s. Are you ready? Let’s get in to what’s hot for fall.

Loving (Faux) Leather

Leather tends to be a trend that never goes out of style. But this fall, you can expect to see even more looks to love within this category. From dresses to full on suit moments, I can’t wait to wear it all. I also recently got in a patent leather legging from Spanx that will be fun to style. Below are a few looks to get your wheels turning.

Chunky Lugg Boots

Combat boots are a must every fall, but this season, the chunkier the heel, the better! I linked several styles that I have my eye on from every price point. Remember, you can always shop the look for less if spending $1K on shoes isn’t in your budget. Shops like ASOS, Mango and Zara are great places to look for finding trending looks without breaking the bank.

Trendy Trench Coats

Here’s another staple that tends to make its way back each year. What I love to see this year is the pattern mixing and two tone options from a few designers. If you’re going to wear a classic fall piece, you might as well have some fun, right? Whether you prefer long or short, there’s a little something for everyone to love.

Pop That Collar

Sweaters with a collar are another trending look that I am seeing everywhere. I picked up this set from Nordstrom a few weeks ago and I already see a few more styles and colors that I want to play with this season. If you’re comfortable with it, my favorite way to style this sweater is with only 1-2 buttons buttoned, and the rest of the top open. Pair it with a wide leg jean, a matching sweater bottom or maybe even a faux leather legging.

A Little Puff Goes A Long Way

Make way for the puffer jacket and vest. The basic neutral colors are a given each season, so I wanted to show you a few really unique puffers that will totally turn some heads.

There’s so many more that I can’t wait to dabble into this season. Which is your favorite? Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today. Take a look around. There’s a whole new shop page available for you to check out. XO – Steph

I QUIT!

I dreamed of this day for years. On August 23, 2021, I submitted my letter of resignation, and for the first time ever it was not to go to another employer, but to work for myself and focus 100% on my brand.

What. A. Feeling.

It’s indescribable, really. I loved my job, but the love I have for myself, my family and the potential of growing something I truly enjoy even more kept pulling me to take the leap. If you’ve been around awhile then you know that I resisted this day for YEARS.  In fact, I think there’s a quote out there where I said I would never stop working. My thought process was, I’m in my prime earning years. I have a great job, great salary and amazing benefits. On top of that, I have a side hustle that generates more income than my 9-5 gig and is extremely lucrative. Why would I stop that cash flow?! Give me ALL the coins. Every single one.

A Change of Heart

Well, here’s what happened … I started to realize I was spending more time working than living. Adding a third child to the mix was a total game changer for me. Being on the road and always working was quickly losing it’s appeal. I LOVED being busy and juggling multiple plates to the point of exhaustion. But I started to wonder after Zoe was born … do I REALLY enjoy this or am I just so used to this hustle that I’ve conditioned myself to keep going no matter what? The last few months revealed to me that it is the latter.

Why am I working two jobs when I don’t have to? Am I scared to take the leap? Am I being greedy? Is money more important to me than my husband and children? All questions I started asking myself while sitting in hotel room after hotel room alone during my travels for work. I didn’t need to work outside of the home, and yet I kept grinding as if I didn’t know where my next meal was coming from.

Time For A Change

It was TIME. Every ounce of me felt it. I also knew when my husband was bugging me about when my last day at work would be that it was a sign. He’s always been a bit more cautious than me. So here we are, a few days into working for myself and there’s no looking back. I want to share 3 things we did to prepare for me leaving my job in hopes that it will help you too:

1. We saved a good portion of our income to be able to live off of in worst case scenarios. I would recommend a full year salary or more if you can. Our monthly budget is set up in a way that allows us move money around to ensure we are saving and investing appropriately.
2. We eliminated all debt and we live significantly below our means. No student loans, no car debt, we have a house payment but could pay off the entire mortgage right now if we really wanted to.
3. We invested in income generating assets. We own real estate, so when our tenants pay rent, we get paid. We also keep our savings in accounts that generate a % return every month. It’s like getting paid off of your savings and it is awesome! More on that in a future blog post.

What’s Next?

I don’t know how I’m going to feel with all of this freedom. So much of my life, and what I share has always been with a job in mind … “I better not say that, I have people from work watching” “I can’t be on Instagram right now, my job will think I’m not focused on work” and so many other scenarios but WOW … I work for myself now! My first order of business will be establishing a daily routine and content plan. From there, I look forward to experimenting with more things that I’ve always wanted to do but felt too overwhelmed to add anything else to my plate.

I am so excited and grateful to God for this opportunity. Thank you so much for being here! AHHHHHHHHH let’s do this!!!!

I believe we can have healthy conversations about building wealth and normalizing luxury in the same space. For that reason, I decided to add a fun spotlight on last month’s splurges that were totally not necessary, but made my little heart happy. If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ve seen a few of these purchases make their debut within my feed! But here is a quick review of each … more to come with styling and outfit ideas.

1. Louis Vuitton Coussin PM – Camel

This bag has been on my mind for months. She is such a beauty and hard to find, but I got lucky one day while on my way into work. I was convinced it was a sign that I needed to buy … so I did! I’ve carried her only a handful of times so far, but I love using the chain when I’m dressing up and the strap when I’m going a bit more casual. I can’t link directly to Louis Vuitton, and the bag is sold out online but I did see one available at Fashionphile! 

2. Chanel CC Earrings

While on a business trip in New Orleans, I stopped by the Chanel boutique in Saks to look at Chanel 19 bags. There was one that I had my eye on and almost bought, but ultimately decided to settle for earrings. These had just arrived and were so cute on. I love the detail and the size. Would you believe these were under $500 in the boutique? It is hard to find Chanel second hand right now at a good price, but I did link a similar style to the ones I got and they are around $600.

3. Louis Vuitton Nanogram Hoops

One of my favorite influencers to follow (Emily Ann Gemma) always wears these hoops and I was influenced to buy them! I love the size and the subtle branding. So very chic. I’ve worn them several times and always get compliments on them. I think fashion jewelry is a great way to start incorporating luxury into your wardrobe if you are on a budget. I have been really in to earring lately!

What is on your luxury wishlist? I still want a new Chanel bag eventually, but haven’t pulled the trigger just yet. I will get my full wishlist up on the blog soon! Maybe some of mine will also be some of yours too! Thank you so much for reading! You can shop the post below.