Salt & Pepper


If you're like us and frequent the local boutiques here in Utah or California, you may have spotted (and even purchased) one of the cute graphic tees by the fresh new brand Salt & Pepper Tees.


We've been fans of theirs since we first discovered them at Amara, so we couldn't have been more excited when they contacted us and asked if we wanted to rep some of their graphic tees on Salty Blondes!  Their California based shop is right up our alley. They even sent our third sister, Sidney, a tee which we included in her Christmas package :)


Details:
Paige: TEE: Salt & Pepper Tees // DENIM: Paige // BEANIE: J.Crew Factory (on sale!) // BOOTIES: Fergie (similar) // NECKLACE: (similar) // SUNGLASSES: Cole Haan (on sale!)

Regan: TEE: Salt & Pepper Tees (on sale!) // DENIM: Hudson, Nordstrom Rack (similar here & here) // HAT: Lulus // BOOTIES: Splendid // BAG: Handbag Heaven (on sale!) NECKLACE: Mindy Mae's Market // WATCH: Soel Boutique (currently in stock!) // LIPS: MAC 'Vino' with 'Angel'


These cute and casual tees really make us miss home! Especially after the Utah snow storm we experienced yesterday...Be sure to check out their online shop and Instagram! You can never have enough stylish, basic tees in our opinion ;)

Thank you Salt & Pepper Tees!

White Plum

We love finding cute online boutiques to shop at, and today we wanted to share a little gem we recently discovered. 



White Plum has the cutest stuff AND is super affordable (which is perfect for us since our shopping has gotten a little out of control lately)! 


Paige's herringbone vest, and Regan's striped sleeve top are two of our favorite finds.


White Plum is offering all Salty Blondes readers 25% off through December 28th using code SALTYBLONDES25 (PLUS they have free shipping through New Years Eve!!) so be sure to check out their site :) They are also GIVING AWAY a $50 store credit to one lucky reader! Enter using the rafflecopter below. 

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Details:
Paige - VEST: White Plum// HAT: Lulus // BOOTIES: Dolce Vita NECKLACE: Lucky Brand
Regan - TOP: White Plum, sold out (similar) // JACKET: Mindy Mae's Market // DENIM: Joe's, old (similar) // NECKLACE: J.Crew (similar, everything 50% off!) //BOOTS: Sorel // LIPS: MAC 'Vino' Liner with 'Angel'

Baby It's Cold Outside

Hope you're soaking in all the best parts of this Christmas season as much as we are! It doesn't get much more Christmasy than picking out a tree with a Starbucks hot cocoa in hand...We went with our cute cousin, and fellow blonde blogger Megan from The Chestnut Hill. It's the most wonderful time of the year! ;)








Paige:
SWEATER: Trouve
UNDER TEE: Express (on sale!)
SCARF: Shiraleah (similar)
DENIM: Paige
BOOTS: Vince Camuto (on sale!)

Regan:
COAT: Anthropologie, sold out (similar)
SWEATER: Banana Republic (30% off online!)
DENIM: Citizens of Humanity
BEANIE: Anthropologie
BOOTIES: Miz Mooz, old (loving these)
LIPS: MAC 'Vino' with 'Angel'

Megan:
COAT: J.Crew Factory (on sale!)
TOP: J.Crew Factory (on sale!)
PANTS: Joe's (on sale!)
GLOVES: Nordstrom (similar)

Christmas Best

Ten days until Christmas…yay! We hope you've all been enjoying those holiday parties, treats, bonuses, and getting any last minute shopping done! One of our favorite parts of Christmas is dressing up cute and festive for events, and today we wanted to share one of our favorite holiday looks with you...












Paige: SKIRT: Nordstrom//SHOES: Nine West (similar - on sale!)//NECKLACE: J. Crew//BRACELET: Tiffany & Co (similar)//LIPS: MAC 'Vino' with 'Honey Love'

Regan: SWEATER: Anthropologie (on sale!)//SKIRT: Anthropologie//SHOES: Nine West (similar)//NECKLACE: Anthropologie// WATCH: Nordstrom//LIPS: MAC 'Vino' with 'Angel'


Hope you're all loving this holiday season as much as we are! And let's not forget the real reason for the season. If you haven't seen it yet, check out this video as a little reminder :)


Winter White


Yes, we're wearing white...WAY after labor day ;)

We know it's common to pack up all your bright whites once summer comes to an end, but we wanted to show you how cute it can be to wear all year long!


White looks chic and cozy during the colder months of the year, especially in the snow! A chunky white sweater or white pants are the perfect addition to a winter wardrobe.  

Hope this helps you with ideas on how to put your white pieces to use this winter!

DETAILS:
Paige: SWEATER: Banana Republic (on sale! plus 40% off all online purchases!))//SCARF: Banana Republic//DENIM: Citizens of Humanity//BOOTIES: Dolce Vita//LIPS: MAC 'Vino' Liner with Honey Love

Regan: SWEATER: Banana Republic//DENIM: Rag & Bone//BOOTIES: Splendid//BAG: Express (on sale!)// LIPS: MAC 'Creme Cup'

Holiday Shoot With Mindy Mae's Market



Paige - SWEATER: Mindy Mae's Market//SKIRT: Shabby Apple// NECKLACE: Mindy Mae's Market//BRACELET: Mindy Mae's Market

Regan - TEE: J. Crew (30% off!)//SKIRT: Mindy Mae's Market// NECKLACE: Mindy Mae's Market// BRACELET: Mindy Mae's Market

Clothes: Mindy Mae's Market // Models: @synaharris, @carmenottens // Event Set Up: Leslie Dawn Events // Makeup: Brynn Thomas // Location: Nail Crush Spa // Desserts: @ruedelisdesserts // Photographer: Brittni Willie

A couple weeks ago we got to do a fun little holiday shoot with Mindy Mae's Market, and a few other amazingly talented people. If these pics don't get you in the holiday spirit, we don't what will! Today we get to show off these gorgeous photos by the talented Brittni Willie. We are obsessed!

This week Mindy Mae's Market is doing a HUGE Holiday Sale! Sale items will be 20-60% off, and ALL jewelry will be 20% off!! We are SOOO excited to grab some of their cute clothes and jewelry. See the picture below for their sale schedule, and be sure to check out their Instagram for updates :)

Essentials: Volume 2



Details:
Paige: TUNIC: Nordstrom//JACKET: BLANKNYC//LEGGINGS: Zella//BOOTIES: Fergie//BAG: rian//SUNGLASSES: Cole Haan//LIPS: MAC 'Vino' with Honey Love

Regan: TEE: RVCA//VEST: Called to Surf//DENIM: Hudson//BOOTIES: Splendid//LIPS: MAC 'Viva Glam V'

We hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! Today we're doing Part 2 of our 'Essentials' mini series. Here are four more things we believe are staple items that every woman needs in her closet:

1. The first is a nice, quality pair of jeans. We can't tell you the difference that quality jeans make, and we think everyone needs at least one pair. Regan is wearing the Collette Skinny Hudson Jean, which is one of our favorite brands :)

2. A cute vest. You can wear it with a casual look, or dress it up with a collared button down shirt. Vests are also great to use as an extra layer during the colder months of the year! 

3. Leather jacket. It doesn't need to be real leather, or super expensive. Paige's faux leather jacket is just under $100! Leather jackets are great because they are really versatile and can be worn with so many different things. They look great with a dress, dark skinny jeans, or a tunic and leggings as seen here. 

4. Leggings...And not just any leggings. The Zella leggings Paige is wearing are seriously our absolute favorite, and are one of the top selling items at Nordstrom! They are SO flattering, and are reversible so you can wear the two different textures for different occasions. They're great for the gym, or a worn with a cute tunic. We love them!

There you have it! Be sure to check out Essentials: Volume One for more staple items! 

Me-tallic You-tallic







Details:
Paige: TOP: Maeve (similar here and here//PANTS: Paige//BOOTIES: Fergie, old//NECKLACE: Anthropologie//WATCH: Fossil (on sale!)//LIPS: MAC Vino Liner with Honey Love
Regan: TOP: Soel Boutique, similar here and here//PANTS: Articles of Society (under $100!)//NECKLACE: Dogeared//BOOTS: Sorel (the best EVER)//LIPS: MAC Angel

If you haven't invested in a pair of wax finish skinnies yet, it's time for you to get in on this goodness! They're the easiest way to spice up any otherwise boring outfit, and can be worn in so many different ways. Pair them with a basic flannel or dress top as seen here…Or with almost any chunky sweater, graphic tee or chambray shirt! It's hard to go wrong with these babies :)  

We'd love to hear about your favorite metallic skinnies. Comment below and tell us your favorite brand or color! We're always on the look out for a good new find ;)

Holiday Gift Guide



We know there are a ton of Holiday Gift Guides out there, and we don't want to make your shopping even more difficult and confusing, but we wanted to share just a few of our favorite gift ideas :)

WOMEN:
1. Tory Burch: In Color - The perfect gift. It's beautifully designed, and would look great on any coffee table as an accent decoration.
2. Kate Spade Bluetooth Speaker - We know the techy gifts are usually for the guys, but who wouldn't want this adorable Kate Spade bluetooth speaker?! Only $60, and perfect to take skiing, or out to the pool in the summertime!
3. Nike 'Frees - A cute new pair of frees are on both of our Christmas lists this year. We love them! And who doesn't? Our favorite are the 5.0 TR fit 4 in the ivory/light grey ash color. We love the hint of lime! Buy them at Nordstrom just to be safe. They have no time limit on their return policy, so if they want to exchange for a different color, Nordstrom makes it really easy.
4. North Face Down Vest - A cute and warm down vest should be on one of our essentials posts. We love this one by The North Face, but you can find less expensive alternatives at Target.


MEN:
5. Calibrate Check Shirt - Both of our husbands have these and they're the best fit! Plus we love the design and colors. You can't go wrong with one of these!
6. Jawbone Jambox - Lets be honest, most guys love the latest and greatest gadgets and technology. Unfortunately those are usually the most expensive gifts! This bluetooth speaker is the perfect gadget for your dad or hubby that won't break the bank! We actually own this and love it ourselves :)
7. Omaha Steaks - Paige and Mike had recently purchased a grill before Christmas last year, and our parents got Mike an Omaha steaks gift card, along with some other grilling gadgets. It was a huge hit! You can order the steaks online, and they are flash frozen to lock in flavor. They're soooo yummy :)
8. A classic barber shop shave - Men like to be pampered just like women, but you usually won't find them going in for a weekly pedi! This is a great gift to pamper your man in a "manly" way. Ray's barber shop in Utah offers a classic shave along with a facial (for men), steamed towels, the whole shebang!
For stocking stuffer ideas, be sure to check out our cousin, Jordan Greer's blog! She recently put together the cutest stocking stuffer guide that we'll definitely be using this year :) #sharethegoodness

Happy shopping!

Thanksgiving Day - What to Wear



Details:
Paige - TOP: Amara Day Spa & Boutique (similar here & here)//DENIM: 7fam//HAT: Lulus//BOOTIES: Dolce Vita//WATCH: Fossil (on sale!!)//LIPS: MAC Vino Liner with Honey Love 

Regan: SWEATER: Halogen, old (my fav sweater, I wish Nordstrom still sold it! similar here)//DENIM: Rag & Bone//BEANIE: Anthropologie//BOOTIES: Splendid// NECKLACE: Dogeared//LIPS: MAC Soar liner with a little bit of Rebel

Obviously you want to look cute on Thanksgiving… You're usually with family, and sometimes with those you don't get to see very often. That being said, you also want to be comfortable! Thanksgiving is one of the only days where it's acceptable to eat abnormally large amounts of food without being judged. To avoid stretching out a good dress or shirt after the meal, we recommend going LOOSE and STRETCHY all the way :-P We'll be bringing these outfits on our little trip home to California next week. We think they're both perfect to wear for the holiday!

Choose a cozy fall sweater with plenty of room to grow, or a flowy blouse in a pop of bright fall color! And don't forget the stretchy pants ;)

We know most of this goes without saying, but just thought we'd drop a friendly reminder, and give you something to think about when choosing your outfit next week ;)
Thanks for reading, we hope you all have a great weekend! It's Friday!! The best day of the week :)

Essentials Volume One: Olive + Floral



Paige - TEE: Anthropologie//JACKET: Anthropologie//DENIM: 7 For All Mankind//BEANIE: Michael Kors//BOOTIES: Dolce Vita//LIPS: MAC Honey Love 

Regan - SHIRT: Nordstrom// PANTS: Free People// BOOTIES: Ivanka Trump// BAG: Marc by Marc Jacobs// NECKLACE: J.Crew// BRACELET: Free People// LIPS: MAC Creamsheen Glass Boy Bait

 There are a few staple items we think every woman needs in her closet this season. These are items that are versatile, and can be worn in lots of different ways. The chambray shirt from our recent post is a great example. 

We'll be doing a mini-series on Salty Blondes, where we'll share all of OUR favorite essential items. Here are our first four:

1. A neutral, olive jacket. This color is great because it goes with almost anything. Wear it with motto skinnies, a feminine maxi, or denim as seen here. It's pretty much the perfect topper for everything!

2. Floral skinnies. These may not seem like an essential to most, but for us they are for sure! They look cute with a casual graphic, front tucked tee, OR dressed up a little with a heeled bootie and a more formal tunic or blouse. Plus, pull any color from the pant to tie in shoes, a top, or the perfect accessory. 

3. A neutral color hat or beanie. For those days when you're hair just isn't your friend, add a beanie that goes with anything. We love this one by Michael Kors!

4. A nice, neutral bag. If you're going to spend the money on one expensive bag, make sure it's a neutral color that goes with everything.  And let's be honest, everyone needs a Marc by Marc in their closet ;)


Stay tuned for Volume 2, coming soon!


Also, we were asked to participate in another giveaway! Yay!! We're joining in with the lovely ladies below to give you the chance to win $100! This time in PayPal cash ;) 

Thanks so much again to everyone who entered our Nordstrom giveaway! The winner was announced on Saturday via Instagram. 



This giveaway will end next week, and we'll announce the winner. Good luck!

Every Way to Chambray

We're so excited to do a blog post with our cute cousin and fellow blogger, Megan from The Chestnut Hill!



We know there are a TON of ways to wear that versatile chambray shirt, but here are a few of our favorites.
1. Tucked in to a cute skirt
2. Tied around the waste with a casual dress
3. Mixing textures with denim and wax finish skinnies


Paige - CHAMBRAY: Nordstrom// WAX FINISH DENIM: Citizens of Humanity//BELT: Express (on sale!)//BOOTIES: Dolce Vita//GLASSES: Cole Haan (on sale!)

Megan: CHAMBRAY: Madewell//SKIRT: Madewell (on sale!)//BELT: J. Crew //HAT: Topshop//SHOES: Franco Sarto

Regan: CHAMBRAY: Halogen//DRESS: old, similar here//BOOTIES: Steve Madden

Thanks for reading!

Nordstrom Clearance Sale Picks, PLUS a $100 Giveaway!

Have you checked out the Nordstrom clearance sale going on right now? There are TONS of amazing items that are up to 40% off. Here are a few of the things we purchased...and yes, this dress from our last post is now on sale!! You're welcome ;) #sharethegoodness


We're also giving away a $100 Nordstrom gift card below. Be sure to enter!!
Follow the instructions below. The more entry options you do, the better chance you have of winning! Good luck!

The GLOW






Paige - DRESS: Trina Turk// SHOES: Vince Camuto// BAG: Kate Spade (on sale!)//
WATCH: Fossil (on sale!)// Lips: MAC Viva Glam ll 

Regan - DRESS: Anthropologie// SHOES: Jessica Simpson (on sale!)// NECKLACE: Dogeared from Nordstrom// LIPS: MAC Soar, with Cremesheen Glass Boy Bait



If you're wondering why we're wearing short dresses with bare legs in the middle of fall...it's because we want to show off our new tans from AMARA Day Spa!

Their spray tans are the best, most natural-looking we've ever seen! We had to get one last tan of the season before we are forced to accept the fact that winter is coming, and we're about to get extremely WHITE ;) Check out their website and Instagram. We LOVE pampering ourselves there, and they also have a boutique with the cutest stuff. 

Below is the self tanning spray you can also purchase and apply by yourself! You can find it online here. Tell us what YOUR favorite self-tanner is in the comments below!
#sharethegoodness
Here's to officially saying goodbye to warmer weather!

Stay Basic



Paige - Tee: Anthro// Jeans: Paige , similar here// Booties: Dolce Vita// Necklace: found in Europe! Here's a similar band you can add any pendent to :)

Regan - Tee: Anthro// Coated Jeans: Vigoss (in Eggplant)// Booties: Ivanka Trump Necklace: J. Crew (on sale!)

We're all about dressing casual and basic. You will rarely see us in fancy dresses and stiletto heels, unless it's for church or a special occasion. We love our jeans and casual tees!! Throw in a cute necklace and some booties with a small heel, and we're ready to go.

If you haven't noticed, we're obsessed with Anthropologie. They have the best, most comfortable tees! We both own this one in multiple colors. It's one of our favs! #sharethegoodness ;)

#sharethegoodness



Paige - Dress: Banana Republic (on sale!)// Hat: Nordstrom// Glasses: Cole Haan (on sale at Nordstrom Rack!)// Watch: Fossil

Regan - Dress: Anthropologie// Booties: Splendid// Bag: Kate Spade (old, similar here)


When we sent our little sister who's over in Indonesia on an LDS mission our new blog idea, and then our very first post, she replied to us that she loved the idea and wrote #sharethegoodness. 

That phrase immediately stuck with us, because that's totally what this blog is all about!

We're posting pictures of things we love because we want to SHARE the things we're passionate about in hopes that our followers might come to love and enjoy those things as well.

So if you follow us on Instagram, you'll be seeing us #sharethegoodness on all our pics...and that's why!

Hope you enjoy a little style inspiration on this Saturday morning.
Thanks for reading!

Salty Blondes

Welcome!

Welcome to SaltyBlondes.com! 

We're Paige & Regan.
               


Our third sister, Sidney, the track star and fitness guru, will be joining us when she returns home from Indonesia in April 2015!

We created this blog as a way to share each of our different strengths in one place.

We all currently reside in Utah, but our family and our hearts are in California <3

We hope you enjoy following along as we post fashion details, recipes, home decor, fitness inspo (once Sidney gets back..cough cough) and much more!





Paige - Shirt: Anthropologie (on sale!)// Jacket: Nordstrom// Denim: AG from Anthropologie// Wedges: Michael Kors (15% off!)
Regan - Shirt: Anthropologie (also comes in black & grey)// Vest: Anthropologie// Denim: Hudson// Booties: Splendid (love them in Cranberry also found here)

Thanks so much for stopping by!