February’s Most Wanted

With something SUPER EXCITING happening next month, I wanted to take a look back at all of the awesome products and posts from this month! Keep scrolling to discover February’s Most Wanted
from The Chriselle Factorhttp://thechrisellefactor.com/2018/02/februarys-most-wanted-2/

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Casual Spring :: Polka dots & Boyfriend jeans

Happy Wednesday everyone!  A little ruffle on ruffle action today with a polka dots one shoulder top and suede ruffle mules.  On top of the puff sleeves and ruffles throughout, this top is set on an asymmetrical peplum shape which makes it super frame hugging and flattering!  It’s beautiful for spring and definitely summer.  I can’t wait to restyle it with skirts and shorts!

Just as a midweek boost, one of the best sales is happening right now!  Shopbop is having a massive sale up to 25% off.  What I love most about this sale is that it comes with very few brand restrictions and can be applied to full-price and sale items.  For example, these designer pieces – Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and more – are 25% off.  Below are my favorite picks from the sale.

:: Best of Sale // Up to 25% off ::

Dresses  ::  J.O.A. wrap dress (simple summer piece) | Acler ruffle dress (so pretty!) | The Jetset Diaries floral maxi dress (perfect for wedding guest dressing) | McQ Alexander McQueen patchwork tunic dress (updated shirt dress)

Tops & Bottoms  ::  Sundry ruffle striped top (just purchased!) | Club Monaco ruffle slim sweater | English Factory striped ruffle sweater (ordered!) | Marissa Webb leather ruffle shorts (so chic!) | Milly baby blue tulle skirt (so pretty!) | Levi’s distressed jeans | Frame stagger hem jeans (have it and love it!)

Bags  ::  Chanel jumbo flap (classic!) | Chanel PST tote | M2MALLETIER black clutch (minimalistic and chic!) | Chloe Paraty bag (have it and love it!) | Rebecca Minkoff quilted crossbody | Cult Gaia acrylic bag (a fun summer bag!)

Shoes  ::  Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee boots (a must-have!) | Rag & Bone booties (super comfy and great for travel!) | Robert Clergerie patent booties (wish these were in my size!) | Soludos sneakers (casual and chic!) | Zespa nude sneakers (love this nude rose color!) | Stuart Weitzman classic strappy sandals (a must-have!) | Aquazzura cut-out sandals (great for spring and summer!)

Happy hunting and thank you so much for reading!

:: Outfit ::

T O P ::  Self-Portrait polka dots top (code ‘GOBIG18‘ for up to 25% off)
B O T T O M ::  Citizens of Humanity (code ‘GOBIG18‘ for up to 25% off)
B A G ::  Chloe Nile bag
S H O E S ::  Loeffler Randall (currently 40% off)
A C C E S S O R I E S ::  Catbird anklet (great with sneakers too!) | Karen Walker sunglasses

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from Wendy’s Lookbookhttp://www.wendyslookbook.com/2018/02/polka-dots-boyfriend-jeans/
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Sleep Training a Toddler

For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been in the process of sleep training Chloe for the past few months. To my surprise, I’ve been getting tons of questions about how I’m doing it! So today, I thought I’d give a step-by-step on how I get Chloe to sleep in her own bed!

from The Chriselle Factorhttp://thechrisellefactor.com/2018/02/sleep-training-a-toddler/

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Spring in Amsterdam :: Red dress & Red bag

Spring.  Well kind of.  Winpring (winter + spring) in Amsterdam.  The weather still has the crisp bite of winter but the freshness of spring.  My way of compromising, spring inside and winter on the outside.  Spring to me equals lace (latest blog post in Forever 21 lace) and that theme continues today with this lace red dress.  A voluminous skirt combined with a tiered hem design finished with ruffle sleeves, this crimson piece is the perfect vacation day dress and date night look.  And because of the guipure lace fabric, it also works well for cold weather occasions.  The weight of the lace pairs harmoniously with other soft textured fabrics like suede and wool.  For this winspring look, I coupled the dress with suede over-the-knee boots and a military coat for warmth and to add a masculine contrast to the sweet lace.

We were flying from London to Amsterdam and as I was sitting there in my seat, I had a moment where I completely zoned out with a deep sense of gratitude.  I didn’t have much growing up and always looked to the sky to imagine a brighter future.  Every time a plane flew by, I always thought what it would be like to be in one of those.  Now every time I fly, I count my blessings.  I was almost homeless at 18 and now I get the privilege of sitting there admiring the clouds.  The universe works in strange ways.  And I count my blessings everyday.  For the cats in my life and for the humans in my life.

Thank you for being on this journey with me, and as always, thank you so much for reading!  Hope you had a great weekend!

:: Outfit ::

C O A T :: Burberry (similar Vince Camuto coat)
D R E S S :: Marissa Webb lacered dress
S H O E S :: Stuart Weitzman boots (another option Chinese Laundry boots under $80)
B A G :: Strathberry bag
A C C E S S O R I E S :: Dior sunglasses | Catbird choker | Tiffany & Co. charm necklace

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Friday in Amsterdam :: Teddy coat & Striped sweater

Hi everyone and greetings from Amsterdam!  It’s our first time in Amsterdam and wow!  Incredibly beautiful!  We were advised that the best way to enjoy the city is to walk around, and walk around we did.  A lot of walking.  I’m so glad I packed these boots and coat.  Both kept me warm and comfy throughout our trip.  And as you can see, my teddy coat obsession continues (last seen in these blog posts here & here)!  This time, a shorter peacoat version.  If you enjoy this length and style, below are a few of my favorites!

:: Best of Teddy Coats ::

Under $150 :: ASOS teddy peacoat | Kensie teddy short coat | Free People teddy peacoat | Milanoo teddy midi coat | Mango faux fur teddy peacoat

Under $300 :: J.Crew teddy peacoat | Sage faux fur teddy peacoat | Mango teddy midi coat

Urgh we forgot to write the date on the lock!  But thank goodness for blogging right?  This blog post is basically a timestamp for it and we promise ourselves to go back to Amsterdam to add the anniversary date next time!

Have a great weekend and thank you so much for reading!

:: Outfit ::

T O P :: ASOS teddy coat | Zara Mens striped sweater
B O T T O M :: old, similar H&M flare shorts
S H O E S :: Stuart Weitzman boots (another option Chinese Laundry boots under $80)
B A G :: Chanel Trapezio bag
A C C E S S O R I E S :: Ruslan Baginskiy hat | Ellis Fass ‘106’ dusty-rose lip color

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London Love :: Polka dot dress & Studded sandals

Hi everyone and greetings from London!  Beautiful London, the perfect setting for this Alice McCall polka dot dress.  The moment I got it, I couldn’t wait to share it with you.  Layered in sheer silk-organza, this darling piece has a square neckline, ruffled straps, and floor-sweeping tiered skirt.  Airy yet elegant, whimsical yet refined, this long dress hits all the right notes for spring/summer parties, wedding guest dressing, and special occasions.

If you enjoy this dress, I found a few more polka dot dress options.  Below are a mix of mini to maxi lengths, some casual while others are more special occasion dressing.

:: Best of Polka Dot Dresses ::

Under $150 :: Bardot dot chiffon dress | Endless Rose polka dot maxi dress | ASOS sheer polka dot minidress | Forever 21 ruffle sheer dot dress | Alice + Olivia high low ruffled dot dress

Under $500 :: Marc by Marc Jacobs blurred dot tulle minidress | Saloni mixed dot midi dress | ASOS tiered polka dot dress | Zimmermann flowy dot dress | Self-Portrait one shoulder dot dress

I hope you enjoyed the styling and photography!  Thank you so much for reading!

:: Outfit ::

D R E S S :: Alice McCall dress (it’s truly beautiful!)
S H O E S :: Alaia sandals (similar Sam Edelman studded sandals)
B A G :: Strathberry bag
A C C E S S O R I E S :: Catbird choker | David Yurman bracelet | Monica Vinader ring band

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