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Favorite Fair Isle Sweaters

Tis the season, etc. etc., but really—I’ve been looking forward to Fair Isle season for so long. There is no faster route to stylish coziness in winter, and no more classic sweater style out there. I recently rounded up my favorites here, and while the one I’m wearing in this photo is sold out, you can rent it via Rent The Runway here if you’d like! I also can’t stop thinking about this beauty by LoveShackFancy.
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Rixo Black “Midaxi” Dress

I am absolutely in love with everything from Rixo right now and recently picked up this fun black “midaxi” dress to have on hand for holiday gatherings this year (and many years into the future). The length and bottom feather details make it so unique when compared to any other black dress I own and I find it rare to see a dress that’s long sleeve and comfortable, while also having a “fun factor.” Obviously, I can’t wait to accessorize this. And, speaking of unique when compared to your existing options, I also got this leather jacket which is very Thanksgiving-pilgrim-joins-biker-gang…
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Honest Lavender Truly Calming Collection (Discount Code)

Stressed around the holidays? Take a bath. This lavender calming collection from Honest helps me and the littles return to mellow mode (which is quite a feat when dealing with a two-year-old). It contains a shampoo, conditioner, face and body lotion, and my favorite: bubble bath. (I mean really, is it a bath without bubbles?) And while yes, these formulas are made with kids in mind, there’s nothing that says you can’t “borrow” the products for yourself, too. The scent is heaven, the products are tear-free and the ingredients are clean so I don’t have to worry. Make sure to…
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Velvet Ribbon in Every Size and Color

I was on a perpetual hunt last holiday season for quality velvet ribbon in various sizes and colors and was shocked by how difficult it was to find. This year, Amazon has yielded strong and prime-eligible results in the form of this product: velvet ribbon that’s great quality and comes in every possible color and size you could imagine. Wrap it around your tree, tie it in a bow around dinner napkins, use it for gift wrapping—the opportunities are endless!
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La Coqueta Kids

If you have an affection for classic kids coats, you need to get familiar with La Coqueta. With vintage nods and modern quality, it’s really hard to get cuter than these coats for kids. I don’t know who’s luckier, Coco because she gets to wear them first, or Liza because she gets to wear them twice.
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The Sephora Sale (Discount Code)

IT IS TIME. Both for us to start listening to Celine Dion’s Christmas album on repeat but ALSO to get some amazing deals on the beauty items we’ve had on our minds, and likely in our carts, for quite some time, from Sephora. Right now, using code YAYHOLIDAY, Sephora Rouge members can take 20% off their entire purchase. Starting tomorrow, 11/9, VIBs can take 15% off their order and on 11/11 Beauty Insiders get 10% off their order—all with the same code. The discounts end on 11/15, and who knows what’s going to sell out, so don’t wait.
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Cerebelly Brain-Boosting Baby Food (Discount Code)

Cerebelly Baby Food is the only pre-packaged baby food I buy because it’s farm-fresh, organic and was founded and developed by a neurosurgeon, developmental neurobiologist, and mom of three. It’s packed with 8 TIMES (!) more nutrients for cognitive development than any other baby food—and it’s always vegetable-first (i.e. when it says it has broccoli it actually has broccoli, not applesauce with a tiny dusting of broccoli thrown in at the end). This stuff is the real deal, and I absolutely swear by it. The brand was nice enough to give me code MARYORTON25 which provides 25% off for new…
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Native Clean Deodorant (Discount Code)

Native makes the best clean deodorant I’ve ever used, and if you’ve been looking for the right deodorant to prompt you to make the permanent switch over, this is the brand. Native is known for having the most effective clean deodorant while also creating the best scents on the market—and none of those scents will ever be overpowering. You can also use their highly effective unscented option if you’d prefer to just let your perfume take scenter-stage. (IT’S FUNNY LET ME HAVE THIS.) Use code MARYORTON for 33% off your first deodorant pack and 20% off the body wash and…
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Spanx AirLuxe Loungewear (Discount Code)

I thought our loungewear game had peaked over the last two years, but leave it to Spanx to prove me wrong. AirLuxe is a completely new fabric that they’ve recently developed and I have NEVER felt a textile like this. Imagine that the nicest sweatshirt you’ve ever owned somehow mated with a marshmallow. That’s the only way I can describe its texture and feel. Light as air… yet thick… and softer than the softest soft thing you’ve ever felt. I have acquired all four items they make in this fabric if that gives you any indication as to how comfortable…
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L.L. Bean Goretex Thinsulate Duck Boots

If you live in a northern climate that gets cold and/or wet in winter, the L.L. Bean Goretex Thinsulate Duck Boots are just about the most classic, EFFECTIVE pair of weather boots out there. They allow us to stay warm and dry while also adding a classic outdoorsy touch to our busy weekend outfits. You know exactly the outfits I’m talking about (like this one). By the way, once you invest in these boots, you’ll have them forever—they’re hand-made, incredibly durable, and designed to be loved for a lifetime.
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