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Modern, Minimalist Mom Capsule Wardrobe – Year 3

My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last two years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t help do it again this year. Only a little bigger and even better.

Every piece here is a proven winner– that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you’ll reach for again and again. The ones that you love to wear and can be worn a millions different ways. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the kids all day- cotton, denim, and sneakers- done in such a laid-back-chic way.

The result is a high-performing, workhorse of a wardrobe that will give you an effortlessly cool look every day of the week.

Plus, for the first time ever, the ENTIRE WARDROBE is from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so you have the opportunity to save big.

If you’re already a Nordstrom card holder, you can shop the sale now! If not, you’ll get your chance to shop these sales on Friday, July 21st. If you want to get in on these finds you have to hurry, though, items are selling out rapidly and the sale is ending soon.

Classic Tops

Free People Split Back Turtleneck

$68, Now $44.90

This looks so cozy and I love that it’s edgy while being totally covered up. I would wear it with both jeans and yoga pants (win!) and layered with a simple tank like this favorite also on sale!

Hunter Plaid Shirt

$148 Now $99.90

I always have to have at least one quality plaid (I’m from Seattle, are you surprised?) Plus, so great for layering under vests and sweaters… But they aren’t all equal and the drape and material of this one are top notch.

Make + Model Brushed Hacci Sweatshirt

$45 $29.90

I love me a stylish sweatshirt! Because honestly, if I can wear sweats all day and still look good, I’m gonna do it! This looks extra, extra soft and would be a great staple please- especially at this amazing price.

Lush Raw Edge Side Slit Tee

$24 Now $15.90

I’ve come to despise basic straight bottom tees. Why? Because they can make any outfit look dowdy. This twist on the boring basic tee is a great way to up your style points on any outfit you put together.

Pants

PAIGE Hoxton High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans

$189 Now $99

I’ve been looking for some darker wash jeans to wear to girls’ nights and date nights and with this discount, it’s kinda impossible to resist.

Everyone I know adores Paige jeans and I’m no exception. They are the first luxury brand jeans I started buying regularly because I know they will last and I’ll get more than my money’s worth. Plus, they make me feel great when I wear them and this high-waisted design will be especially slimming!

PAIGE Transcend Hoxton High Waist Undone Hem Skinny Jeans

$199 Now $131.90

Speaking of Paige jeans, this pair is at the absolute top of my wish list. I wear A LOT of jeans (like every day that I’m not wearing yoga pants the 9 months of the year it’s not sunny here). So when I find a pair that gives me a chance to show off a little flair without going crazy, I get excited.

The slanted hems are really cool (I like them so much better than the step hem that is popular right now) and I could see wearing these while volunteering at school as well as for date night making them super versatile.

Note: If you’re looking for a more straight-laced black jean, check out this pair of Instasculpt skinny jeans also on sale- because who doesn’t want to be instascupted?!

Zella Live In Slim Fit Leggings in Grey Graphite

$59 Now $38.90

As I said, I wear almost exclusively jeans and yoga pants in cooler weather and the only yoga pants I wear are Zella. I ALWAYS stock up during the #NSale too because of the great prices.

The thickness of these pants makes me always feel sucked in and sleek without feeling compressed if you know what I mean. I’m excited to add this grey graphite pair to the rotation.

Zella All In Ankle Leggings

$75 Now $49.90

Although I’ve seen the high waist Zella leggings (on sale for $35) featured by a ton of fashion bloggers this year. I still prefer the mid-rise, ankle cut (the high rise just makes my hips and stomach look weird).

I like that these are a subtle upgrade of the basic black tight too.

Sweaters

Free People Electric City Pullover Sweater

$98 Now $64.90

Maybe it’s because I’m a child of the 80s but I just can’t resist a comfy sweater to curl up in front of the fire with a good book in. This one is so pretty and doesn’t look bulky or scratchy, both of which are a total must.

Billabong Snuggle Off the Shoulder Sweater

This is probably the edgiest of my picks. I wouldn’t wear it during my normal day-to-day but I love it for fall or winter date nights. It’s just sexy enough to make it special.

Gibson Bell Sleeve Cozy Fleece Pullover

$59, Now $39.90

The bell sleeves on this top are so feminine and current, who would guess it’s made of fleece?! Did I mention how much I like to be comfortable?

Note: If you like this sleeve, definitely check out this super fun top for nights out – now 40% off!

Layering Pieces

Caslon® Mixed Print Open Front Long Cardigan

$89, Now $49.90

I have picked up a long cardigan with a cool design at each of the last couple sales and I always get so many compliments on them. This is definitely the one for this year.

Love Token Faux Shearling Vest

$120, Now $79.90

I’ve been eyeing faux shearling vests like this since last year’s sale but just couldn’t decide if I was edgy enough to be able to rock one. The knit back of this one makes it feel more accessible to me for some reason and it just looks so ridiculously comfy!

Vince Camuto Contrast Trim Quilted Vest

$118, Now $58.90

Is there anything better than a quilted vest on a crisp and cool fall day? They are so wonderful for staying warm (something I struggle with) and I really love the interesting contrasting colors and gold details on this one. It’s a total stand out amongst the standard quilted vest and it’s 50% off!!

BLANKNYC Chill Pill Cardigan

$88, Now $57.90

This contrasting cardigan is another super warm item that you can wear with anything. It’s also a unique piece that not every other mommy at school pick up will be wearing. Such a good find.

Athleisure Tops

Brunette Fries Before Guys Sweatshirt

$79, Now $51.90

I love a soft sweat shirt for cool evenings, to pair with yoga pants while on the go, or for lounging around in once I’ve changed into my PJs around 6 pm (I’m not the only one who does this am I?).

Also, if you have daughters they NEED to see you casually rocking this, like every day. Let’s make not so subliminal messaging work for us guys!

The North Face Hooded Fleece Pullover

$99, Now $69.90

If your kid has an outside sport, this is the top you must buy! Take it from this Pacific Northwesterner, cozy plush fleece is luxuriously warm – especially when layered under a coat on a cold and windy field. Treat yourself, you won’t be sorry.

Nike Gym Zip Hoodie

$60, Now $36.98

This vintage zip hoodie is so light-weight and soft that it feels like butter. I think I wore it every day for two weeks straight when I first got it. Great for moderate weather as well as layering when it gets cooler.

Zella Drop the Armhole Tank

$39

I have a confession to make; although I love running around in yoga pants and I think the athleisure trend was maybe one of the best things to happen to me, I still have trouble figuring out what to wear with them.

I’m a fan of the half tuck when I wear jeans so I often feel like untucked tees and tanks with my yoga pants look a little off. That’s why I included this tank from Zella even though it’s the only item in the capsule not currently on sale. The tie in the front gives this casual top just enough structure and I love the effect.

Finishing Pieces

UGG Elvia Waterproof Tall Boot

$249.95, $164.90

These waterproof boots look like such work horses – perfect in the snow and slush but also super cute with skinny jeans or black Zellas – all while being ridiculously comfortable – what can’t they do?

Converse Jack Purcell Signature Ox Low Top

$69.95, Now $45.90

I am so smitten with the color of these iconic shoes. Not white but Platinum. They’ll give your outfit the polished look of a white shoe but be a lot easier to keep clean. Sold!

Nike Juvenate SE Sneaker

$95, Now $70

Speaking of iconic shoes, snagging a discounted Nike in basic black, which I can wear with everything while running around all day, is kinda a must for me. The softness of this one is what sold me.

TOMS Deia Block Heel Bootie

$97.95, Now $64.90

Last year I bought a similar pair of gray Toms boots during the sale and I could not believe how comfortable they turned out to be. Having chronic back problems means I only do heels rarely.

I bought my Toms boots with the idea of wearing them to date nights when I intended to be sitting most of the time. Much to my delight, I found they are comfortable enough to walk around in for extended periods of time- whoo hoo!

Sperry Saltwater Spray Wedge Waterproof Rain Boot

$129.95, Now $84.90

For the days when the Ugg boots are overkill, a good pair of Sperry boots are my go tos. I got mine last year during the sale and wore them almost every day during the winter. So00 cute and easy to wear, love ’em!

Halogen® Asymmetrical Zip Boiled Wool Blend Coat

$199, Now $129.90

Last but not least, the most exciting coat I’ve seen in years. Finally, something that I can wear during the day or out at night that’s more than a pea coat! I just love the cut of this coat as well as the colors it comes in – both the grey dove and the black are gorgeous.

Note: A shorter thermal jacket from the North Face like this is great for running around too. I got mine two sales ago and still wear it constantly.

So that’s it!! Whew, what a list! I hope you find something (or many somethings) to love here and that you’re able to act in time to get a great deal!

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happynowidiot-blog-blog · 8 years ago

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Penny and I slept in George’s bed on Saturday.

Don’t get your hopes up, dears, there was not a wild tequila induced threesome. There actually wasn’t any tequila involved at all. Penny, Shahida, and I met up with Penny’s friend Ellesse from school and went to Greenwich to watch the fireworks for Bonfire Night. Ellesse is super nice and incredibly pretty. On our walk to the fireworks we mentioned that we might meet up with George and Penny immediately told her that I had dibs. We got to the place where the fireworks where being set off and got food (just crappy burgers but we were starving). It was properly cold out. I had my wool-lined Converse on and a cashmere sweater over two tank tops all underneath my coat. I even had my gloves and hat on. Penny and Shahida had tights on under their jeans and sweaters under their coats. We were still cold but it was a good cold. It’s the type of cold you dream about on really hot days in the summer. It’s November and it feels like it should.

The fireworks were really good and afterwards all we wanted was a pub and drink so we could warm up. We were in the middle of Lewisham and the amount of people meant that there was no service on our phones so we couldn’t get ahold of George. We picked a group of people and decided to follow them to see if they led us towards a pub. We walked towards Greenwich and George’s texts from earlier started coming through. I missed a call from a blocked number and we knew it was him but calling him back made his phone go straight to voicemail. We ended up in the huge crowds of people trying to find somewhere to go and George called Penny from a blocked number. We were literally standing in front of a pub called George and the Dragon. Hilarious. We eventually found him in the mass of people and followed him, Esam, and Other George (that’s literally how we referred to him all night) to the bar he brought Penny and I to last time we were in Greenwich.

We got drinks and kind of just stood around talking because there were no free tables. George had on a gray beanie type of hat and hipster glasses. He looked hilarious with a black scarf around his neck and a leather necklace over his white t-shirt. Other George is less attractive with his shirt on but he’d genuinely a cool guy. Our collective love for Esam is growing by the minute. He’s just such a chill guy and totally nice. Ellesse is also really nice but unpredictably a light weight. Like legit. She apparently got wasted off of four shots of Absolut once. Four. I’m embarrassed for her. She had a beer and was standing a little too close to George for me to be comfortable. I signaled to Penny and she ran interference. Literally. She walked up and stood in between them. Shahida, Ellesse, and I did a shot of vodka at the bar and the guys mentioned a dorm party they’d been invited to at Greenwich Uni.

We were walking there when Penny realised we were across the street from the Mexican bar we’d gone to that night. She stopped, turned to George and said, “Blow jobs! Blow jobs! Blow jobs!” I joined in after a second to make the connection and George smirks at us and says, “What, right here on the corner?” We dragged him across the street and marched up the the bar. He owed us those shots anyway but told us to order one for the six of us, his treat. It was a bit much to be in that bar with all those people. Penny and I kept looking at each other and having flashbacks. We did our shots (that Esam ended up paying for because George forgot his card. We all really believe him) and then continued to the dorm party. That was a ridiculous experience. It was a sociologists dream. The body language of everyone in that party towards us was so negative. Literally everyone faced away from us the whole time. We were talking to this guy (not flirting, just saying hey) and this girl walked up grabbed his arm and glared at us. She glared at Penny and Penny wasn’t even talking to the guy.

Esam left for a bit to meet with his dealer (who’s in his phone as ‘Dan’s Still The Man’) and then came back to collect us. We jumped on the DLR and then a bus back to guys’ house. We sat in their kitchen and smoked for a couple hours just talking. It’s probably a good thing that weed just makes me freak out considerably less then normal because Ellesse kept moving closer the George. At one point she was touching his leg (he made a joke about only one of his socks went to his knees) and Penny and Shahida immediately panicked. I was a little annoyed by it but couldn’t quite get myself to freak out at that point. George had socks on that had guitars on them. It may have actually been the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. He rolled a spliff and Kareem (Esam’s brother) took it apart and re-made it and George goes, “It’s like I gave my son a toy for Christmas and he asked for the receipt.” All I could think at that point was, “OMG he wants a son? That’s adorable!” Penny apparently thought the same thing and then had this image of him sitting underneath a Christmas tree holding a fire truck. It’s a beautiful image. This whole time Ellesse was sitting really close to him and at one George legitimately got up and moved. That was kind of awesome.

We decided to watch the Little Rascals so we all piled into the living room while George youtubed it. The quality was actually awesome once he connected his laptop to their giant tv. Esam and Penny shared the couch, Ellesse and Shahida both were in armchairs, and I stole the beanbag and perched at Shahida’s feet. George went to get comfy and came in pajamas which in his case included his gray stocking hat and hipster glasses complete with a green sleeping bag he was literally walking around in. He sat on the ground at Penny’s feet and looked so much like a caterpillar that I was dying. At one point he got up and went to get something and Penny goes, “With the glasses, doesn’t he look like a bookworm?” I literally cried I laughed so hard. It was so legit. The fact that there isn’t a picture of him like that makes me so sad. The movie was adorable. I haven’t seen it since I was like 5 and really liked watching it again. Even the boys laughed at it. After it finished we watched some really crap tv for awhile and then gave up to go to bed. It was after 4:30 at this point. Oh, one other thing, it is freezing in this house. So completely cold that we were shaking until we made George go get us all blankets.

Esam had said we could have his bed earlier that night and then offered George’s bed as well. Shahida and Ellesse took Esam’s double bed and as you’ve probably already guessed, Penny and I shared George’s single. That bed, by the way is the single most uncomfortable thing ever. Oh my jesus. How is George not in pain all the time? Do not understand. Anyways, the best part about this whole situation is that since Esam and George slept in the living room Penny and I got to snoop unperturbed around George’s room. That was fun. He has a bunch of music theory books and a ridiculous plaid fedora hanging off a shelf (there’s a hilarious picture of me wearing it on Penny’s iPhone). He has a straightener with a converter on the end which means that he brought it with him from Dubai. He has library books next to his bed and a hilarious bookmark with a badger on it. There’s a postcard leaning against the wall that upon further investigation proved to be from his grandmom (could this be more adorable? Answer: no). There’s a post-it on his desk about a jazz club and a London atlas squished next to an Idiot’s Guide to Music Theory on his bookshelf. The Liverpool scarf is undisturbed and the clothes he’d worn that day were folded over the chair.

After I was at the point where I was going to have to go through his closet or dvd case (neither seemed like intelligent ideas) so I turned the light off and cuddled under the duvet with Penny. Both of us were tired but were definitely too high to sleep so we talked for a couple hours. Holy shit, hilarious conversation. Such complete stoner logic going on. At one point we realised that McDonald’s would be serving breakfast and almost cried with happiness. We spent a few minutes saying “Threeeeesome” over and over again to see if George would suddenly be compelled to walk into the room. He didn’t (I was slightly disappointed). At one point we talked about how Ellesse and Shahida couldn’t party with the big dogs. We reached the conclusion that Myles doesn’t understand that as 19 year old girls we were going to date/crush on/hook up with guys who are bad for us. Penny said that her mom was a major partier when she was younger and her dad smoked pot and now they’re the most responsible, well-adjusted people she knows. I said that it’s because of their life experience. Penny then predicted that we’ll get drunk one day and end up saying, “George, you’re our life experience!”. To which, of course, he’ll respond with “Is that an invitation?”

We fell asleep for about an hour and woke up when Penny’s alarm went off at 8. I did not want to move even a little bit. I wasn’t exactly comfortable but it was warm underneath the blanket and I was exhausted. Penny got up and took the duvet with her which meant that I had to follow because it was freezing in my jeans and tank top. We stuck our heads into the living room and Esam was sprawled out on the couch snoring. George, however, had put the arm chairs together and was literally cuddling his duvet, like wrapped himself around it like a teddy bear. So fucking adorable. I knew he’d be a cuddler.

We went upstairs and woke the girls up and the stole toast from the kitchen because we were starving. Other George was leaving for work and offered to drive us to the train station (like in a car! So exciting!) so we got dressed really quick and woke George and Esam up to say goodbye. George barely would open his eyes and Esam looked to exhausted to actually process the English language. He sat up so we could hug him and George remained horiziontal while we waved goodbye. Penny attempted a hug but failed. I reached over and ruffled his hair.

Other George dropped us off at the train station and we gradually made our way home. Penny, Shahida, and I stopped at McDonald’s on our way to the flat (hash browns are so glorious) and when we got home we collapsed. Shahida and I passed out in her bed and slept until Penny woke us up at 3 PM with cups of tea so we could make breakfast. We sat in Shahida’s bed and talked for a bit before this and I managed to refer to Esam as Eames. I realised that his name just seems like someone mixed up the letters in Eames because I see that so much more often. Shahida said I could probably start calling Esam that and he’d be ok with it. I know I could but then George would make call him Arthur and I’d actually have to kill myself. I then discovered that George’s neckalce that I’d stolen at the dorm party was still wrapped around my wrist. Whoops.

We told Esam about Thanksgiving and he’s really excited so he’s coming and we’re assuming that means he’s bringing George. And Friday they invited us to the club in Mayfair where Esam has a table. There are no words for how excited I am. It’s the kind of club where the table vodka is Grey Goose. Stoked. It probably won’t actually happen but it would be awesome if it did. We’ve never been to a club with George and when Penny, Shahida, and I realised that would put us in very short dresses in front of him we all had the same reaction: “That’s not gonna end well.”

I feel as though that’s a good summary for most of our nights. Ah, well. Isn’t that the point of college?

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