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Getting Cozy for Fall’s Approach

Welcome to Labor Day weekend, friends! We made it to the long weekend and we’re glad to be here. Hopefully, yours is filled with family, friends and/or loved ones! Without further ado, we’ll keep this short and sweet today because we’ve been giving you posts all week long. One thing to mention if you haven’t heard about it yet is a new show dropping on Nextflix next month called “Tall Girl.” We’re excited to check it out and we will definitely let you know what we think/feel about it when it drops!

As for the look today, we’re getting cozy as the temperatures turn crisp. Although we’re all about dressing up and looking cute as evidenced by the dresses we’ve been wearing all week on the blog; we are also all about dressing down and being super comfortable. With the rise of athleisure, we’ve jealously watched other women find the cutest options. Luckily now we’re not hurting for choice anymore! There are plenty of retailers who have tall pieces we’d be more than happy to lounge in.

A lot of our initial purchases were basics, like some joggers to wear to and from the gym or pullovers. With it being gym wear, it was more about functionality than style. But what better feeling than coming home from work and/or the gym and having a sweatsuit you can wear around for the night without looking like a bag lady? We love finding options that do both!

With that being said, Caitlin found this pair of lounge shorts from Asos. She was super excited because they are a tall size. This goes back to how we feel about shorts in general. We basically are excommunicating any shorts inseams less than 5 inches. This pair completely fits the bill. No more worrying about constantly tugging them down as your thighs battle against them staying in place. 5-inch inseam is the gold standard of comfort and confidence as far as we’re concerned. 

They also paired perfectly with this tall sweatshirt Caitlin has had from Gap. We both have these sweatshirts in multiple colors because they are the softest material. Plus they again come in tall sizes and the sleeves are generous (even on me at 6’4). Even better news, they have jogger sweatpants in tall and the same material. So if you’re looking to transition to Fall, you can switch out the shorts for full-length pants. 

It’s worth mentioning as well that Caitlin has been testing out this electric toothbrush she got off of Amazon and is really liking it. The price point is reasonable especially compared to a Sonicare. You can use it for 100 days after you charge it, which is incredible! Plus it comes with a really nice travel case. Every time we go to the dentist they are really happy with our teeth and are super glad we’re using electric toothbrushes! Check it out here.

Anyways, let us know below where you get your athleisure! Our top options are definitely Old Navy, Gap, Asos, and Lululemon which all have great tall sizing options.

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Wisconsin Supper Clubs: Legendary

Many may not be familiar with a Wisconsin supper club, but the term is ubiquitous with a nostalgic dining experience. We grew up experiencing them. As they’ve faded out in place of new quicker food options, a valiant group of restaurants has continued the tradition on. Especially in smaller towns or up north, you’ll find some incredible options. Basically, it’s a slower-paced restaurant experience than you might be accustomed to. The other key indicators you’re at a supper club are the location being beautiful/picturesque, and it being a fine dining experience, IE steak.

Do you spy the Wisconsinites tailgating back there?

Supper Clubs are all about tradition, so it would be typical to find decor that might come across as dated. Think of darker interiors, especially in the north woods. The origination was post-war, and a lot have just carried on as they were. Such is the case at McGregor’s Blink Bonnie Supper Club in St. Germain Wisconsin. It’s a place our Grandma loves, and we’ve been visiting there with some regularity over the recent years.

They are one of the more popular supper clubs in those parts, so expect a wait unless you’d like to eat dinner around 4 p.m. We just plan on hanging out and relaxing, so we bring a tailgate of sorts. You can either fight your way up to the bar to grab a drink or you can just hang out around the back of the restaurant and play a game of bags if the weather is agreeable. Most peoples’ drink of choice is an Old Fashioned; a Supper Club should be able to make a great tasting option.

By the time we get seated, we’re usually famished and ready to devour the menu. Luckily Supper Clubs come with several courses, so we don’t have to wait until our steak/main course is ready. We usually like to have an appetizer of sorts, followed by a salad, and then the main course! For our family, we choose between a variety of steaks. Then it’s paired with a vegetable and/or a type of potato. Basically, you’re going to leave full or with a to-go container. 

From there we love to have a grasshopper, which we’ve mentioned before. It’s a dessert ice cream drink, so it has creme de menthe in it for a little alcohol addition. Unfortunately, when we finished our dinner, the place we like to go to across the street was already closed. Thankfully our stomachs were already full anyway, so no harm on missing out.

I’ve been waiting for the perfect occasion to wear this blue one shoulder sundress. What better time than getting a little dressed up for an old fashioned night out in the north woods?! This is also a dress we were gifted from Asos and I see a lot of use out of it in the future. It can be worn to a Summer wedding, with most dress codes. It is definitely coming with me on vacation anyway warm/tropical. I love the slits on the sides because they don’t extend too high. So if I feel like I need to wear Spanx with this, I can with no worries.

The last thing we wanted to mention is our excitement over a new Supper Club opening in Wauwatosa. It’s going to be called…. The Buckatabon! If you’ve been following along and have read any of our lake posts, you’ll know that our lake up north is Buckatabon! So we definitely feel honored and super excited about that happening. We can’t wait to check it out when it opens and we will FOR SURE be getting a Grasshopper there. If you want more information about The Buckatabon, check it out here!

Hi Dad! haha!

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The Perfect Dress for Tea

 We’re kicking it with some color again today. No more mourning the end of Summer. But maybe check back in on us when the weather turns cold… that might be a different story. As for now, we’re living in the present, not worrying about the future. There is a Fall feeling in the air, which seems a bit premature. When I was floating on the river, we were out later in the day and the sun was caught behind the trees at certain points. I wasn’t alone in saying I was shivering, which was a far cry from when we went in July! The weather was still completely lovely for camping though, and much much better for sleeping purposes as well. 

I tried out a new cot this weekend as well and it fits up to 6’6, so I slept very comfortably on it. Air mattresses have been consistently inconsistent for me, and after July’s snafu in which the air mattress was completely flat after only 4-5 uses, I had to admit defeat and try an alternative option. Really appreciated my new cot, the only thing worth noting is that it doesn’t fold up very small for transportation purposes. If you’re trying to optimize space, this probably isn’t your best bet! And to slightly tangent on tall friendly camping items we still stand behind this queen size chair being a necessity!

We realize that not everyone enjoys camping. For those that do, if you ever need camping essentials recommendations, we’re happy to help! We’re tent campers, but we still like to be comfortable. So call it partial roughin’ it! The one thing I can’t stand about camping is the long-lasting smell of campfire hair, even after washing it. It blows my mind how easily smoke just permeates and lasts in your hair. 

But as I’m sitting here inhaling the persistent smell of bonfire, I can only smile and be grateful for another wonderful summer weekend! If you follow along on Instagram, you might have seen some of Caitlin’s adventures at the lake with our cousin. They had colder weather than us, being four hours north. They still went out on the boat and kayaked and enjoyed their time as well. In a conversation this weekend, someone who has lived on the west coast for several years noted that they love the type of people you find in the Midwest. Meaning that most of them stick around the Midwest because of their families, so they appreciate their values. I think you can find that a lot of places, but with our extreme temperatures it certainly rings true on family loyalty keeping us close!

That ties into Caitlin and I working on our blog together. It’s a labor of love and a way for us to spend time together and accomplish goals as well. It’s been a fun, time-consuming, wild journey. Thanks for sharing it with us! Because of your support we were able to visit the Asos showroom in London and ended up coming home with this delightful dress!

This is one of the last ones we have to share with y’all. I was so excited to see they picked it out because it had sleeves! I love a lot of dresses but obviously, with cooler work temperatures, they usually need sleeves or then a cardigan or sweater to layer over for warmth. The sleeves on this dress are perfect! They cut off above the elbow and they don’t squeeze my biceps either. 

Plus the rest of this dress is ideal. I love the green and white floral print. Did you know that green is my favorite color? Most of the time I think this shade is a little too aggressive on its own, but broken up with white it just works! It just makes me feel fancy and ready for tea time (as referenced by the post title). I was able to wear this to work. In hindsight, not the best choice because of the thigh-high slit, but I got away with it, and even got a compliment or two! I also wore to church, but maybe wouldn’t recommend either. I was coming from brunch where we had taken these pictures, so I just rolled with it and tucked the skirt over to not feel risque. 

All in all, I love this dress! It’s a step outside of a typical “me” dress and I love the romantic ladylike vibes of it. Do you ever try different dress styles and find out that they feel perfect for you? Let us know below!

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Spotted Transitioning into Fall Fashion

WELL. Here we are in the week leading up to Labor Day. I think we all knew this day would come, but that doesn’t help us feel any better about it. Ok, maybe if you’re a Mom and you’re excited for your kids to be back at school you’re feeling pretty good right about now. I’m sure there are many other reasons for you to be enjoying the feeling of change in the air. Now is about the time I start dreaming of beach vacations for Winter. Nothing wrong with that, right?!

Caitlin in the meantime has already booked a trip to Banff, Canada with some of her friends. They’ll be doing some hiking and checking out Lake Louise, stay tuned for some undoubtedly epic pictures and a highly requested hiking clothes post. If you’ve been there before, please drop your recommendations in the comments below, she is hoping to get the must-dos/tries from people who’ve visited before! Is anyone else dreaming of a future trip or planning one currently? Either one, let us know in the comments. We love to hear about others ideas!

With the slight temperature shifts, we’re starting to make little tweaks to our daily outfits. It seems we’re drawn more and more to grabbing for denim than the typical shorts. While it’s hard to think of covering our legs again for what feels like forever, at least the jeans that are dropping for Fall are amazing options. 

Fashion has seriously shifted into prioritizing comfort, and our jeans definitely reflect that. Manufacturers have solved the issue of sacrificing structure for comfort. Now the two can be married, and wearing the latest cut of jeans can both flatter you and be seriously comfortable simultaneously. 

This is the case with Caitlin’s current favorite denim, Gap’s Cigarette style jeans. We last showcased them over the Summer and Spring, check the post here. At that point, other people had already caught on that they were magical jeans and they were promptly sold out. Don’t let it happen to you again, snatch these up ( some sizes are already on backorder so hurry!)! They hug your curves incredibly, as evidenced on Caitlin. Every time she wears them, she gets so many compliments. It’s even better because they’re not skin tight. I don’t know about y’all but sometimes I get so weary of wearing skinny jeans! I just want to let my knees breathe, and these are the perfect alternative.

One of the items she snapped up from the Nordstrom sale, was this polka dot cami. We’re pretty selective about the items we buy from the sale. We don’t regularly shop at Nordstrom, so we’re not going to go crazy during the sale. As much as we’d like to, we normally choose more budget-friendly items, plus they don’t carry tall options anyway. So even if we wanted to support them with our money, we’re restricted by a lack of options. However, there are certain items that are long enough, if you take the time to browse and try on. With high-waisted jeans forever being our favorites, a lot of tops that wouldn’t work with lower rises become great options.

Polka dot is a fun, classic print. Plus the silky material dresses it up easily. It’s one of those unicorn tops that you can wear anywhere. Throw a blazer over in the cooler months and wear it to work with a pair of dress pants. Wear it with some black jeans and a moto jacket and you’re ready for a night out. The shirt that keeps on giving, it’s a power player for her closet. 

This look is timeless, and Caitlin will be rocking it in variations for years to come. Tell us below if you’re shopping for Fall denim yet, and if so, where?

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Heels are from Amazon and linked here up to size 11

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Mourning The End of Summer

Back here on a Friday hitting the blog up with another mini-post! What are you up to this weekend? Let us know below in the comments! As for us, Caitlin is headed up north trying to soak up the last bits of summer. She’s hoping to do some fishing, some biking, and get some quality Grandma and cousin time. As for me, I’m going camping/tubing for one more trip down the river, while the weather still holds. It should be a bit more bearable for sleeping this time, as July didn’t really cool off overnight at all.

With the lack of heat/humidity, we’re shifting gears. If you follow us on Instagram you’ll notice the feed took a dark turn. Consider it us mourning the end of Summer as Labor Day swoops in on us. Already, we’re noticing a certain chill in the air that can’t be attributed to anything other than Fall’s arrival. 

Luckily, we’ve been sucked into the wormhole that is Fall fashion, so we’re not dreading it as much as we were a month ago. Everywhere we look are gorgeous autumnal hues and textures! There is something about Fall fashion that makes you want to just wear the richest colors. All of the golds and burgundy and oranges. That doesn’t even take into consideration all of the different animal prints we’re obsessing over right now either. 

So if we have to enter Fall, at least we can do it right! Well dressed and ready to take on the cooler weather. Plus, who doesn’t love some layering? Obviously, the sun is preferred, but cozy sumptuous fabrics are a close runner up. We can’t wait to share some amazing new to us clothing, that will be your new go-to for some serious statement pieces. 

In the meantime, Caitlin is wearing the perfect transitional dress. Ok, it’s actually the most perfect dress for everything. Why you might be wondering? Well, it ticks off a bunch of mandatory boxes for her. Number one is the slub material. It’s a thicker material, like jersey, but looks a lot more professional. Therefore it’s ridiculously comfortable but looks really put together, enough that she is able to wear it to work. The collar and pockets on the bust all help towards making it work-friendly as well. 

Plus you know we love the military-inspired looks. This type of dress can be worn in so many scenarios. You can dress it down for the weekend, or even wear it to travel if you need to look a bit more put together at the airport. It would also be super easy to throw a long sleeve shirt underneath to wear in colder weather along with a pair of tights or knee-high boots. Plus although we’re all into the fall tones, you can never go wrong with wearing black no matter what the season. 

If you’re feeling the military vibes you can head back to our last military-inspired look here to see this dress:

I hope y’all have an awesome last weekend before Labor Day! 

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Caitlin’s dress is linked below, along with other great work dress options!

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