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Animal Print is Pouncing on our Wardrobes

Back to school, back to school to prove to Mom that I’m no fool. Does anyone remember Billy Madison? For whatever reason, I associate back to school with a movie about a man-child chanting that rhyme as he attempts to actually complete the school he never had. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s classic Adam Sandler. So if you like him, you’d like the movie. If not, probably skip it, haha.

We’ve also been talking about it recently, but we also think back to school is synonymous with Fall fashion. It goes back to shopping with our Mom in preparation for school. We’d accumulate some key new pieces and then debut them at school. With that in mind, I definitely made the switch myself this week and wore a Fall outfit I’d been holding out on until now. The weather also encouraged me, considering the specific briskness felt in the air this whole weekend. Then waking up Tuesday morning to it being super dark and stormy outside, it felt like Mother Nature was approving of the shift to Fall. 

Some of you are probably elated about that, we know a lot of people are one hundred percent about anything Fall. Don’t misconstrue us, we love us everything about Fall as well. It’s always just difficult mourning the loss of summer and then looking ahead to some ridiculously cold weather. But that’s why we buck up and plan a vacation to keep our heads up! 

One thing I don’t feel excited about (unpopular opinion alert) is Pumpkin everything. I’ll eat some pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, and I’ve enjoyed a pumpkin bar with cream cheese frosting, but you won’t catch me hunting down pumpkin spice lattes. I am intrigued by the Cold Brew version, but we’ll see if I ever feel swayed enough to grab one! What are your favorite drinks at Starbucks?

But back to Fall fashion. What we are clearly super pumped about is animal print! It’s not surprising, considering we’ve long embraced some leopard print. That specifically has been around forever and can safely be considered a classic. A lot of retailers bring back an “updated” version yearly that always tries to lure us in. So having a lot of that in our closets is nothing new. But the rest of the animal prints are having a moment and we’re all about it!

I wore a cow print top to State Fair because what better way to represent Wisconsin and our Dairy State than cow print! I also recently wore a zebra print sundress I snagged for $10 at H&M that we posted on Instagram. Can’t forget about the leopard print pants I wore to Summerfest either. So it sounds like I’m the one doing the loving of the animal print thus far, but just stay tuned. Caitlin has some seriously incredible pieces to debut this Fall that show her animal print devotion.

Starting today with this snakeskin print dress! This is kind of a stretch for her to choose, mainly because she’s always being pragmatic about her approach to buying dresses that she will get a lot of use out of. So she was initially hesitant about this dress being work appropriate. The colors being more neutral, and the print not being crazy loud make this work approved by us! She just makes sure she either pins the wrap top to an appropriate height or wears a cami underneath to be comfortable and modest. 

So what do you think? Are you all about some animal print? Do you find yourselves avoiding specific animal prints or are you embracing each of them like we are? This is one of the prints that we unabashedly like and find no hesitancy in grabbing for. Let us know in the comments below!

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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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