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Dapper Dad \\ lunch & coffee downtown

10 Wednesday Dec 2014

Posted by blogjoiedevivre in Dapper Dad, Fashion, Shopping

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Austin business attire, Bonobos, business casual, chinos, Dad uniform, drivers, fair isle print, Ferragamo, mens fashion, oxford, printed socks

Dapper Dad

Launching a new series today!  I just had to start documenting the joie de vivre I get from my well-dressed husband.  When I saw him don this magenta oxford, I decided today was the day to put him on the blog.  He’s gotten more & more into fashion, proper fit, and quality-over-quantity over the last few years and I admire his sartorial refinement.  He enjoys dressing well, but is annoyed by my impromptu photography sessions.  No matter, he’s gotta do it for me — penance for having a better shoe collection than I do.

Magenta oxford by Bonobos

Ferragamo Drivers

Shirt:  Rhodes Collar Solid Oxford in Magenta, Slim fit by Bonobos

Pants:  Stretch Washed Chino in Jet Blues, Straight Leg by Bonobos

Shoes:  Parigi Suede Gancini Driver, Brown Suede by Salvatore Ferragamo

Socks:  Mens socks in fair isle print by ASOS

 

My Holiday Picks, Nordstrom edition

05 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by blogjoiedevivre in Beauty, Fashion, Holidays, Pregnancy, Shopping

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Christmas shopping, Fresh, Gift guide, Kendra Scott, Little Giraffe, my holiday picks, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rewards, nursing bras, UGG, YSL

Now that Black Friday & Cyber Monday are under our belts, do we have our holiday shopping all wrapped up?  Um, no.  We –cough, cough– did a lot of shopping for ourselves on those days.  –The deals were just too good to pass up, y’all!  However, I managed to cross my parents’ gifts off the list, so it wasn’t ALL for us.

If you’re a Nordstrom Rewards member, they’re offering amazing promotions this month.  From a choose-your-own Personal 10 Points Day to a Private Holiday Shopping Party, they are making it quite tempting to shop them exclusively this holiday season.  Our Austin Private Holiday Shopping Party at Barton Creek Square is tonight, actually, and here are some of my personal holiday picks:

Holiday Picks:  Nordstrom Rewards

(clockwise from top left)

1.  Fresh ‘Favorites’ Set:  For the longest time I wondered why Fresh was trying to charge so much for what I saw as glorified chapstick, but this “lip treatment” has a bona-fide cult-following status and I’m curious to see what the rage is all about.  Plus, value sets like this one are a fun way to dive in and explore a beauty brand’s top sellers.  ($28)

2.  Ugg Slippers:  My hubs has a man-version of these house shoes — he’s been wearing them on the daily and now I’m jealous & want some of that comfy cozy footwear action for myself.  😉  These by Ugg are crafted from luxe materials in glitzy leopard print…kind of a splurge to buy for yourself but they would make a functional yet fabulous present for the lady of the house.  ($119.95)

3.  Yves Saint Laurent Eye Essentials Set:  For the same reason that I’ve been eyeing the Fresh set above, I’m also intrigued by this one.  Their well-reviewed Touche Eclat under-eye highlighter has been on my radar for awhile now & this is a good way to sample it & other offerings from luxurious beauty brand YSL.  ($41)

4.  Little Giraffe Chenille Blanket:  I received one of these at my Austin baby shower and it is the softest little blankie I’ve ever touched!  Can’t wait to wrap our little girl up in its sweet softness.  They are top-rated (5-stars all around), washable, moms love them (because their babies love them!) and makes the perfect gift for the ‘New Mom’ or ‘Baby’s 1st Christmas’ category.  ($68)

5.  Kendra Scott ‘Elisa’ Drusy Pendant Necklace:  Of course I’ve gotta put some Kendra Scott on my list!  I’ve seen these necklaces on ladies around Austin (my mom has one in an Iridescent Cobalt, in fact) and let me tell ya:  they sure do sparkle beautifully.  I chose to picture the ‘Gunmetal’ color here…I have some KS drusy earrings in Gunmetal and get compliments on them all the time.  Because it’s sparkly white it doesn’t photograph so well but my favorite color of this necklace is actually the Iridescent drusy…how to describe it? –literally looks like you’re wearing a magical fairytale snowflake.  ($65)

6.  Cake ‘Cotton Candy’ Seamless Nursing Bra:  –What can I say?  When they’re giving me 10 rewards points per every dollar spent, I’ll go ahead and stock up on some essentials, right?  With our baby due next month & planning to breastfeed, I know I’ll be needing a good non-binding nursing bra for daily wear around the house.  This one is reasonably priced and boasts rave customer reviews so that was enough for me to get it ordered (in beige) & on its way.  Now, we just need little Baby Wiese to make her world debut!  ($49)

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