J.Crew Fall Must-Haves!

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Happy Wednesday, y’all! J.Crew never fails to delight us with their classic and colorful pieces, and we’re thrilled to share all of our newest fall favorites with you! This chambray dress has quickly become a staple in our early autumn wardrobe…with lots of our most-loved details (puff sleeves, smocking, pockets and a tie waist that can be worn loose or cinched in), we’ve been wearing it at every possible opportunity! Just like so many other styles in J.Crew’s current dress lineup, it’s perfect to wear now with flats and a bit of gold jewelry, but we’re equally excited to pair it with a cardigan and boots as temperatures drop! Speaking of layers, we’re absolutely smitten with all of J.Crew’s new color-happy coats…choosing one now is sure to perk up dull days later into the winter (check out this pink puffer, this teddy sherpa overcoat and this light blue wool style!). Nothing keeps us feeling quite as cozy (or chic!) in the cooler months like cashmere sweaters, and luckily J.Crew makes a timeless, super-soft and affordable crewneck style in so many great colors (18 to be exact!), as well as pretty cardigans, collared styles and even a darling puff-sleeve silhouette! These cashmere must-haves are also super easy to dress up or down…we love them tucked into a skirt with pumps and statement earrings, or with denim and a quilted jacket for autumn strolls!

Other don’t-miss picks include this plaid midi dress, these suede loafers, this sweater in our signature red, and if you love the puff-sleeves and smocked neck in the chambray dress, be sure to check out these other dresses and tops in the same silhouette! Right now so many J.Crew fall essentials are on sale, so it’s the perfect time to snap up your favorites!

Post sponsored by J.Crew / Photography by Jessica Amerson

P+P x Sugar Paper 2022 Planners!

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Howdy, y’all! We couldn’t be more excited to announce the launch of our planner collaboration with Sugar Paper! We’ve always been huge fans of beautiful paper goods and there’s nothing we love more than partnering with women-owned businesses we admire, so it has been such a treat to join forces with the amazing Sugar Paper team to create the perfect 2022 agenda! Sugar Paper welcomed our color and pattern obsession into their world of pretty pastels and we’re so thrilled to see these 2022 planners representing the best of both brands.

We initially set out to develop just one variation of their popular spiral-bound planner, but we all fell in love with two versions and decided to offer both designs! You can choose between a classic navy cover with our signature heart motif and gold foil detailing, or a graphic green floral print cover! The agendas include weekly and monthly spreads, to-do lists and a handy catch-all pocket in the back for loose papers and cards, as well as note pages to inspire creative musings and goal setting. Who knows, maybe this planner is where your next great idea first meets pencil and paper!

Photography by Jessica Amerson

Colorful Fall Classics with Talbots!

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Happy Tuesday y’all! As fall approaches, we’re looking forward to reimagining old favorites by welcoming new finds into the mix! It’s been so much fun to partner up with Talbots to share our classic (yet fresh!) picks from their latest collection. We are honored to be featured alongside inspiring women from all over the country during their Great American Style Out campaign — be sure to check out more of the looks and stories here! We love all of the timeless silhouettes and the eye-catching primary palette…borrowing bright colors from summer to create layered looks for fall is exactly the kind of transitional style we can get behind!

There is just so much joy in the mixing and matching of separates…with just a few coordinating pieces in classic styles, it’s easy and fun to pull together a variety of different outfits depending on the occasion, or weather! Here in Nashville, our fall go-tos are ready for anything from working at home, grabbing coffee with a friend or weekend thrifting. We’re already excited to reach for our colorful and classic Talbots picks while exploring our city for years to come!

We can hardly imagine getting dressed without a stash of great jeans, and luckily Talbots has several flattering fits to choose from. You can’t go wrong with a chic, ankle-grazing straight leg, like this dark wash pair or this lighter version! There’s really no need to set aside white denim after Labor Day…we adore crisp white pants paired with a sweater throughout fall and winter. And, don’t forget about the impact even simple accessories can have on the overall look…we’re especially smitten with this bracelet and this silk scarf! Take a peek at the gallery below for more of our favorites, and be sure to browse all the new fall finds at Talbots.com. Happy shopping!

Post sponsored by Talbots / Photography by Jessica Amerson

Brands Behind the Box: September Happy Mail!

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Say hello to our colorful September Happy Mail Box! If you aren’t already a part of the Creative Club Happy Mail fun, now is the time to join! Each month you will receive a box filled with a special curation of our favorite goodies valued at over $200 for just $85! What’s even better? Members can join and cancel at any time - no commitment necessary! This month, our Bestie members will receive $300 worth of treats from Chairish Co, Katie Brickman Art, CROSBY by Mollie Burch and Lékué! Check out the stories behind these featured brands and shop our favorite products from each below, and then head over to the Creative Club website to become a member today!

Chairish

It is certainly no secret that we have a love for mixing old + new treasures in all of our interior spaces, so Chairish is one of our very favorite sources for both vintage pieces and unique new designs! From whimsical art, to one of a kind antique furniture pieces, to playful home accessories, this online shop is filled to the brim with treasures waiting to be found. This month, we are SO excited and honored to be featured in Chairish’s “Follow the Tastemaker” series, where we are sharing all of our interior design tips and favorite picks from the website! Check out a few of the pieces that are at the tippy top of our wishlist below, then make sure you head to our full shop on Chairish and follow our page to see all of the items we are currently crushing on!

CROSBY by Mollie Burch

Are you a color and pattern lover like us? If you haven’t already fallen in love with the Atlanta-based, female-owned brand CROSBY by Mollie Burch, you are in for a treat! We had the pleasure of getting to know Mollie and her incredible team at our most recent Creative Club event in Charleston, and we absolutely adore her and her playful, pattern filled designs! Featuring feminine details and flattering silhouettes for all women, this collection is the perfect combination of whimsical and classic design. Each print is dreamed up and designed by Mollie herself, and along with the rest of the CROSBY team, she is using fashion to raise awareness for sex trafficking survivors. CROSBY’s “Shine Your Bright” mantra perfectly describes this incredible female founded business, and we continue to fall more in love with the brand through every season and new release! Check out our recent favorites below!

Katie Brickman Art

We are constantly amazed by the power of social media and how it allows women all over the world to meet and build connections. We recently found a new friend via Instagram, Katie Brickman, and instantly fell in love with her playful, colorful art! Katie, the former personal assistant of Kate and Andy Spade, is known for her love of bright color, clean lines, and bold shapes. Forgoing traditional white canvas, Katie uses white washed wood as the backdrop for her paintings where she then adds her signature, color-filled shapes. We cannot wait for our Besties to receive a set of three prints of some of our favorite pieces by Katie, and be sure to also check out her latest original art pieces we are currently swooning over below!

Lékué

Looking for unique gadgets and cooking accessories to make life in your kitchen easier? Lékué USA creates practical storage, cooking, baking, and kitchenware must-haves for the modern home. From time saving, reusable food storage containers, to playful ice and popsicle molds, to gadgets for all of our fellow busy bodies who are always on the go, Lékué offers a product line of items that save time and help the environment through the use of safe, reusable plastic materials. Take a peek at some of our favorite products!

Photography: Jessica Amerson

Current Crushes!

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Happy Friday, y’all! We’re excited to share our latest round up of fashion, home and beauty crushes! If you haven’t shopped our interactive collages before, it’s super easy…you just click or tap on each individual item in the collage above and it links directly to all of the details, or you can click on the product images in the gallery below!

Hill House Home just launched their fall collection, so don’t sleep on snapping up the newest Nap Dresses and separates since sizes tend to sell out quickly! For a limited time at J.Crew enjoy special pricing on ‘wear-now styles’ (we love this chambray shirtdress, this silk twill polka dot top and this smocked-neck Liberty dress!), and use code SHOPSALE for an extra 50% off select dresses (like this striped puff sleeve dress and this gathered silk midi dress) and an extra 30% off of sale styles! Right now at Ann Taylor enjoy 25% off full-price suiting, pants, denim and select blazers (use code WORKIT), 15% off full-price jewelry and take an extra 40% off all sale items (discount applied at checkout)…we’re especially smitten with this red floral dress, these woven slingback pumps, this batik midi flare dress and this square neck paisley puff sleeve top! In the mood for an interior refresh? Be sure to browse pieces at up to 60% off during the One Kings Lane warehouse sale (check out this toile slipper chair and this super chic ottoman), and all Serena & Lily rugs are up to 25% off (we love this patterned jute style and this blue and white beauty!).

Are you a Creative Club bestie yet? If not, there’s still time to get your name on the list and receive a September Happy Mail box…take a peek at all the goodies here, and sign up by Thursday the 16th here!

Looking for more of our favorites? You can see our latest fall fashion finds under $50 here, our Anthropologie Pilcro denim faves here and red, blue + gold picks here, and don’t forget to visit our Shop Favorites page where we add all of our current must-haves like our vintage wishlist, fall fashion favorites, Amazon finds and more! Happy shopping!

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