Hailey's Helpful Hints

$22-27 @ Old Navy I'm slightly obsessed with vests. I'm actually wearing one at the moment. The red and grey plaid one picture below to be exact. And I have these in almost every color. But here's the deal - they are from Old Navy. I know some of y'all will immediately think, "Old Navy is crap." While I do agree that some of there stuff is chincy, these are seriously good quality. Right now they are running a pre-Black Friday sale with 30% off your online order with free shipping after you spend $50 and 40% after you spend $100. These would make fab gifts for Christmas too!  $27.00 @ Old Navy Check out all the great color options of the Frost Free Fleece Lined Vests HERE . Scroll down past the jackets and you'll see the vests.

Hello from Idaho!!! The last six months have been absolutely nutty for my crew. As if four kids under six wasn't enough, I decided that it was time to move on from the everyday grind of Southern California. It was a fabulous eight years but after having the twin girls and being raised in WA, I desired something different for my family's future. I've got nothing but love for Southern California but it was time to get to a more affordable, slower pace of life. So here we are in Boise, Idaho!! The past three months have been such a breath of fresh air and everything we hoped it would be. Sadly there are a few drawbacks to living here. A big one for me: No Nordstrom. But heck right now, all I do is stay bundled in a big jacket waiting for my blood to acclimate to winter weather so there's part of me that could care less. But I am learning to make due with the stores they do have and am getting more and more comfortable with shopping online. Luckily in Boise, I don't fee...

  Why hello!!!!!! Gosh it's been a while. Again. Since June I believe. Whoopsy. Summer absolutely kicked my butt when it came to anything me. Instead I schlepped four kids under six to and from multiple states, tore down and assembled more pack' n' plays than most people do in their entire life, and attended to infant teething twins that refuse to eat anything but Legos and leaves. I can't promise I'm back consistently but I've been dying to tell you about this new cleaning tip so you got me today. I might be late to the party and I don't doubt this fab secret is old news on Pinterest but if you don't know about it, you're going to love it, especially if your kids brand new school shoes already look like they ran through the mud fields. The dirty part I'm talking about is the white part of the rubber sole and toe. My kids have converse so there's a lot of white rubber exposed and it drives this perfectionist bananas when it's grimy lookin...

  As we eagerly anticipate the season of fun and frivolity, it's time to prep our closets with some of summer's biggest fashion trends. Thanks to Glamour's online fashion section (author- Avery Matera ), here are 11 summer fashion Do's and Don'ts: DO go girly with a white lace top You can dress up a white lace top with a skirt and heels or dress it down with denim shorts and sandals. Even try pairing it with moto boots and a leather jacket to turn the feminine piece into something more edgy.   DON'T underestimate the power of a T-shirt dress The throw-on-and-go T-shirt dress is perfect for summer. Wear yours from day to night by transitioning into slightly fancier footwear and some fun accessories. Bonus: T-shirt dresses are easy to travel with - they rarely wrinkle and don't have to be dry-cleaned! DO try a new sunglass silhouette Whether it's round, cat-eye, oversize, or aviator, try a sunglass shape you've never tried bef...

Can you believe Labor Day has already come and gone? I'm in disbelief that summer is over but to be honest, today when I walked into the silent house after dropping both boys off at school, I did a happy dance. Entertaining these rascals all day long is exhausting, especially while my body is an incubator for two others. (Yes I am pregnant with identical girls!) While fashion isn't at the top of my list these days, I can't neglect you all of what you need to know. And I know y'all are dying to know if it's really safe to wear white after Labor Day. And the answer is, according to Glamour magazine -- YES! As a matter of fact, there was just as much white as there was gray on the fall '13 runways, so go nuts with your snowy brights well into the winter. Wondering how to pull off white into the winter? Layers, longer lengths, and heavier knits will keep the hot white look seasonally appropriate. Fall-ready accessories, like a belt with dark deta...

...that certain colors influence your spending? Thanks to Real Simple magazine, I came across this article that I thought was too good not to share. Marketing experts agree that people subconsciously associate specific social or cultural messages with color. Next time you walk through the mall, look at the rainbow of colors on signs, labels, doors, and shopping bags. These colors are usually always strategically placed in an effort to get you to loosen your purse strings. Below explains how 10 different shades affect your purchasing habits; BLACK: The signature color of sophistication (hello little black dress), it dominates high-end makeup packaging and can even make inexpensive blushes and lipsticks seem more upscale. Insert: MAC cosmetics. BLUE: Most people like blue. No wonder it connotes trust and dependability and is a favorite logo color for financial institutions seeking to make people feel more secure. Insert: My husband's company, Deloitte & Touche. Blue can im...

  Super Saver Sales this weekend! Lululemon : Express FREE shipping. Ends 12/17. No promo code. Anthropologie : $25 off every $100 you spend. Online & In-stores. Ends 12/16. Promo code: MERRYMERRY Urban Outfitters : FREE shipping. No minium. Ends 12/18. No promo code. Lacoste : Up to 40% off (Semi-Annual Sale) & FREE shipping. Online & In-stores. No promo code. Splendid : Up to 40% off (Winter Sale) & FREE shipping. Online & In-stores. No promo code. GAP : 30% off Online only. End 12/15. Promo code: GAPGIFT Banana Republic : 30% off. Online only. Ends 12/16. Promo code: BR30LIST J-Crew : 30% off. Online & In-store. Ends 12/17. Promo code: WISHLIST Old Navy : 30% off. Online & In-store. Ends 12/15. Promo code: ONGIFT American Eagle : 40% off. Online only. Ends 12/23. Promo code: 23815931 Justice : 40% off. Online & In-store. Ends 12/16. Promo code: 740 Children's Place : 30% off & FREE shipping. Online & In-store. Ends 12/16. Pr...

  Want to stretch your dollar a little further this weekend? If you're headed to the stores to finish (or start) your Christmas shopping, be sure to print these coupons off before you go! Aeropostale - $10 off $50 Exp 12/24 Banana Republic Factory Store - 15% off purchase Exp 12/16 Barnes & Noble - 25% off one item Exp 12/16 Bath & Body Works - $10 off $30 Exp 12/16 Bath & Body Works - Free product w/$10 purchase Exp 12/24 bebe - $20 off $125 Exp 12/19 Carter’s – Facebook Exclusive 15% – 25% off purchase Exp 12/19 Children’s Place - 30% off purchase Exp 12/16 Dressbarn - 15% off regular priced purchase Exp 12/24 Express - $25 off $75 Exp 12/13 Famous Footwear - 20% off purchase Valid 12/15 – 12/24 Gap Outlet - 15% off $75+ purchase Exp 12/24 Goody’s - Various Coupons Hallmark Gold Crown Store – Facebook Exclusive $5 off $10 Exp 12/20 Hobby Lobby - 40% off regular priced item Exp 12/15 Kirkland’s - $25 off $75 Exp 12/14 Kohl’s - 15% – 20% off purchase Exp...

Stumped on what to get your sister? Friend? Babysitter? I know clothing is hard to give but the Bobeau Asymmetical Fleece Wrap Cardigan  makes the perfect gift. It lightweight so it can be worn year round. Flattering. A comfy throw on piece. And on sale! Currently marked down to $39.90 in the "Point of View" section at Nordstrom. Pair with a pair of earrings or a some nailpolish and you've got yourself a fashionable gift for under $50. Or if you want to bypass the mall chaos, buy online and get free shipping! Available in 13 colors.

Move over, eye shadow, and step aside, lipstick; there’s a new must-have beauty product this fall - dark and dramatic nail polish. With a new season, comes new colors and with fall upon us, it's time to shake up your roster of go-to nail polish colors. You don't necessarily have to say bye-bye to those bright summer hues, but fall’s hottest nail ideas will definitely have you rethinking a shade or two. While these aren't all of fall's latest nail color trends, these are my top three that I'll be sure to try:     | GREY |    China Glaze, Concrete Catwalk, $6 I love that grey is sticking around, and I'm not talking Fifty Shades of Grey. Consider concrete grey your new favorite neutral. Although it’s more eye-catching than nude or white, it won’t interfere with your everyday style.     | CHOCOLATE BROWN |     Laura Mercier, Cocoa Suede, $18 Could brown become the new black? Try this shade with gold rin...

  Happy Friday! I was thrilled this morning when I came across this fashion board with 21fabulous outfits for fall  2012. Lord knows that New York fashion week isn't on my radar so I'm thankful Beth over at Home Stories A to Z was able to help a sista' out. Some you'll love, some you might hate. Take bits and pieces and make it your own. What I loved about her post is that she made it super convenient by allowing you to “shop the outfit." You can click on the items to be taken directly to the store carrying that item. She tried using the exact items when possible and sometimes deliberately highlighted some cheaper alternatives. But her focus wasn't to make them affordable. Just inspiring. Here are a few looks I love from the list. Maybe not the whole look but an item that I will be sure to find. At an affordable price. Love this simple look sans those flower sunglasses & earrings. Boots are lovely but probably won't be around next fall....