JACKET YOU NEED FOR FALL

Ahh, cooler temps are arriving which means so is jacket weather. I've had this suede BlankNYC jacket for a few years now and it's one that I keep coming back to fall season after fall season. The best part for all of you is that it's still available for purchase! Snag this jacket while you can for the fall.



Shop more Blank NYC styles below!

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Michelle Paige




DIY: WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT

As part of my bridal shower gift from my SIL, she gave me a 'wedding day emergency kit.' I thought it was genius since it included everything & anything that I could have needed on our big day. I used it that day and since then I have kept it stocked and anytime Jody & I go on vacation, I throw the entire thing into my suitcase and know that I have any/every thing that I could need. See below for what I include in my kit...
The case: Vera Bradley

What's Included:


Top Pocket: 
- Hair Ties
-Bobby Pins
- Bandaids
-Tampons
-Wet Wipes
-Sunless Tanning Wipe
-Face Mask
-Advil 
-Blotting Sheets
-Travel Shampoo & Conditioner

Second Pocket: 
-Listerine Mouth Spray
-Contact Solution
-Contact Case
-Cough Drops
-Ring Dish
-Travel Toothbrush
-Floss
-Tylenol
-Lipstick
- Aquaphor

Third Pocket:
- Clear Nail Polish
-Tide to Go
- Body Wash
-Razor
-Toothpaste
-Eye Drops
-Nail File
-Brow Kit



Bottom Pocket:
-Wrinkle Releaser
- Deodorant
-Q Tips
- Brush
-Tissues
- Dry Shampoo
-Static Guard
-Lint Roller
-Hand Sanitizer
-Sunscreen
-Hair Spray


You may also want to add:
-Snacks
-Comb
-Super Glue
-Other Makeup (mascara, blush, etc)
-Other Medicine (Midol, etc)
-Perfume
-Mints
-Mini Mirror
-Sewing Kit
-Manicure Kit
-Fashion Tape
-Bug Spray
Did I forget anything??
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Michelle Paige

3 WAYS I PURGE MY CLOSET


If you're an avid shopper like I am than you probably can relate to that feeling of constantly needing to clean out your closet. It seems like I'm cleaning out every season & organizing it all the time but I'm not just throwing things away when do a major cleaning haul. I've come up with 3 go-to places to give my items a new home once I purge them.

1. ThredUp. I send many of my items that deserve a second home to ThredUp, an online thrift shop. It's the easiest way I've found to buy & sell secondhand clothing & accessories. To sell items, you simply order a 'clean out kit' and ThredUp will mail you a large donation bag to fill and send back to them. They examine all of your clothes, photograph them and post them on the website. (They only resell the best of best - items must be in style & in great condition, everything else they donate on your behalf.) Once an item sells to its second home, you get paid a percentage of the sale. 

2. Poshmark. Some items that I choose to part with, I choose to sell myself via Poshmark. On this website/app, you can create your own account and photograph/post your own items for sale. You are in complete control of the pricing, descriptions & selling - it's a bit more work, but I've found that you are able to make more money using this site. In this case, once you make a sale, Poshmark takes a percentage of the sale. You can shop my closet by following me at MPO715.

3. Donate to your local church. If I don't plan to resell my items via ThredUp or PoshMark, I choose to donate them to a local church. I like knowing that items are being donated to local residents who need the clothing or shoes. This method is made super easy too - most churches near my home have large bins to drop off your items.

What do you do with your items once you clean out your closet?

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Michelle Paige

MY TOP 5 FALL OUTFITS OF ALL TIME

Sharing 5 of my favorite fall looks throughout my years of blogging... Check them out below & let me know which is your favorite!





oxblood outfit


Which look is your fave?

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Michelle Paige

MY FAVE WAY TO ACCESSORIZE: STATEMENT EARRINGS

I am totally loving statement earrings lately & there are so many out there available to accessorize with! Shop some of my favorite pairs below!

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Michelle Paige




GOLDEN GOOSE SNEAKER REVIEW


Shop: Sneakers

If you're following me on Instagram, you may have seen that I've been wearing my Golden Goose sneakers NONSTOP lately. 

Pros:
- Comfort. These are truly one of the most comfortable pairs of fashion sneakers I've ever worn. They needed no 'break in' time. I was able to slip them on right away and wear them for a full day.


- No fear in keeping them clean. I know, 'why would you buy dirty sneakers?' but isn't that like asking 'why would you buy jeans that are ripped?' I've owned so many pairs of white sneakers over the year and I get so disappointed when they start to get scuffed up and dirty. This pair takes the worry out of wearing them in bad weather or in the city and being nervous of getting them dirty since they already have the distressing!


Cons: 
- They are expensive. This is the only con that I can think of is the price. These sneakers average around $500 which is a lot for a pair of shoes. However, they are made of high quality Italian leather & no two pairs are exactly the same. Also, I try to shop based on the 'cost per wear' theory and since I've worn them a ton already, I found them to be worth the investment. 


Tips: 
- Get a pair that match with everything. I originally wanted to get a leopard pair of Golden Goose sneakers but ended up going with a more neutral white & gray pair. I'm really glad I did since they match with everything. While the brand makes a ton of crazy color/glitter pairs of sneakers, I recommend getting a pair that has neutral shades so you can get the most use out of them.

- No-show socks. I've read that some people don't wear any socks with these sneakers but I've always opted to wear no-show socks with my sneakers. I love the pairs that LOFT sell.

- True to Size fit. I ordered my true to size sneaker size and they fit perfectly!



Any other questions about these sneakers? Comment below!

XO
Michelle Paige




LABOR DAY OUTFIT + WEEKEND SALES



Happy Labor Day! Hope you all are enjoying the last official weekend of summer! I'm not so secretly hoping summer extends itself into September. I'm not ready to say goodbye to comfy shorts, sun tans & beach days. I wore this all white outfit this weekend. Both pieces are so comfy. The shorts were an American Eagle find midway through the season & the top came in a recent Stitch Fix box! I wasn't so sure about it when I first took it out of the box but once I tried it on, I was sold. It's going to be a great piece to wear into the fall as well.



Top: Vixbe 'Thompkins Tie Front Top' via Stitch Fix (sign up for a fix here) / Shorts: American Eagle / Sandals: Tory Burch

 How are you celebrating the weekend? 
Shop some of my favorite LDW sales below! 

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Michelle Paige


LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALES:

 American Eagle: 30% off jeans & joggers

Express: 40% off everything

Macy's: 20% off plus free shipping with code WKND

Soma: 50% off when you buy 2+ items plus free shipping with code 88074
(my favorite for soft pajamas)

Stuart Weitzman: 25% off select styles with code SWLABORDAY25
(stock up on boots for the fall!)

Yummie: 30% off everything with code YummieReward

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