It was the first fall-feels weekend for us…complete with thunder and lightening storms… so we did what any rational Southern Californian would do… everything fall (well, not everything). We made lots of soup, had the fireplace going, wore all the sweaters and cozy layers we bought back in September (but couldn’t wear without sweating bullets), and enjoyed a lazy Sunday at home (well, aside from the 6 loads of laundry and a complete refrigerator clean out…). Even lit my favorite fall candle to really round out that “basic” fall-ness (I also forgot about the chocolate chip pumpkin muffins we baked…). And now, we prepare for a week that will hit 90 degrees at its peak, haha.

Sarcasm aside, it was nice to experience the (temporary) season shift and reminded me of how much I appreciate those slower days at home. The girl’s excitement is building for Halloween, and we have some fun celebrations coming up in November… so I know that despite whatever temperature the weather decides to throw at us, the next few months will be full of some special moments.

I hope everyone had a great weekend as well and a good week ahead!
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(Friday morning drop-off… jacket, leggings, sunglasses)

(It was an overcast and drizzly weekend… but we weren’t complaining…)

(Was able to very comfortably wear this outfit… which felt like a great way to kick off the weekend… cardigan, jeans, sneakers)

(Take-out from one of our favorite Greek spots… they have the best ambiance…)

(Soccer Saturdays….)

(Followed by lunch at Flower Child…)

(From the soccer field to lunch… this kept me warm and comfortable… pants, zip-up)

(A family spooky movie night… watched Hotel Transylvania… girls loved it… slippers)

(Our favorite chicken noodle soup for Sunday dinner…)

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Madewell is having a Fall sale, 20% off $100+ and 30% off $200+…

These trainer sneakers and black chelsea boots (I got these last year) are included and so comfortable…
This black blazer is a great fall/winter staple and can be dressed up or down…
And a few items I don’t own but think are so cute include:
This plaid jacket (so beautiful)
Brown puffer vest and leggings (I actually purchased these)

Jenni Kayne is having 20% off site-wide until the 19th… investment pieces, but beautifully made and cozy. The items I own and recommend include:

The cocoon cardigan (I purchased my regular size)
Cabin Sweater (I went down a size in these)
Shearling Mules
Suede Mules (in the ivory color)
Linen Crewneck Sweater