Last week I took my son to Chuck E. Cheese for an end of Summer play date with one of his best buddies. It tests every ounce of my patience to go there but he loves it so I give in. Btw, it still bums me out that the Rock-afire Explosion band is no longer a thing…I always thought Mitzi Mozzarella was SO cool! At least the pizza is better than I remember it being when I was a kid. But my point of telling this story was that there is an Old Navy right next door. I made a deal with Eep that if we went to Chuck E. Cheese for him, he would have to be a good boy while we did a little back to school shopping for him after. Surprisingly, he usually holds up his end of the deal very well. After we found a few things for him, I did a quick once over for me. I grabbed this hat & this cute bag and we hurried to the end of the checkout line. And then JUST as I was about to walk up to the register, I saw this adorable romper on a rack and I made the split decision to just buy it without trying it on. You might remember that I mentioned before that sizing is always a little wonky for me at Old Navy so it was a little risky but for the price…I couldn’t pass it up. The print/colors were calling my name and I was beyond thrilled when I got home and it fit JUST RIGHT. Can you say meant to be?

Southern CA seems to have just gotten the memo that it is Summer so while I’m still able to wear rompers & sandals, some of you guys are already experiencing Fall weather. So I decided to do a little “Wear It Now, Wear It Later” feature and show you how I will be transitioning my Summer favorites into Fall looks.

P.S. Don’t forget it’s Linkup Wednesday! Be sure and share your fashion related post below. All I ask is that you link back to The Stylish Housewife on the post you link up. I can’t wait to see what you’re wearing!

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*linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

We had such a nice relaxing weekend. My husband had his monthly poker game at our house on Friday night which means I get to watch all of the shows my husband can’t stand (reality tv) without hearing him complain every 5 minutes…lol. Then on Saturday, Eep had a swim lesson and we went out to lunch afterwards. Then on Sunday we FINALLY got to go see Trainwreck (Amy Schumer movie) in the theater. It was hilarious! Did you see it?

Outfit Details:
Rock & Republic Roll-Tab Twill Shirt
Weekend Denim Shorts c/o Justfab
Thrifted Belt
MIA Gladiator Sandals
Madewell Bracelet
Reversible Tote c/o Justfab

As I mentioned on the blog earlier this week, I have always loved wearing white! In fact, I JUST ordered four of my favorite white t-shirts last week. You would think with an almost five year old who loves playing outside all day every day (and loves making mud pies even more), that white would be my least favorite color to wear. But old habits die hard. So as you can imagine, bleach has always been a friend of mine. Although…is it just me or do you also inevitably end up splashing on your clothes/shoes? Well, my friends, if you’re anything like me…you are going to love this news. Clorox® just came out with a new line of control products that provides the power of bleach that we’ve grown to know and love but without the spilling and splashing!

With new Clorox® Control Bleach CrystalsTM and Clorox® Control Bleach PacksTM, you can bleach with confidence without the worry of possible spills and splashes. To demonstrate the power of Clorox® Control products, Clorox® invited me to participate in their #BleachInYourBest challenge! As soon as I opened up these packages, I knew I was safe to throw on my favorite LBD (little black dress) and give these products a try. But first, a little more about each product:

Clorox® Control Bleach CrystalsTM are Clorox® bleach in a solid crystalized form and are water activated. So you simply add them to your whites (or add them to the proper amount of water to clean hard surfaces) in the laundry machine and tah dah…no splashing or spills! Please note though that these should be added directly into the washing machine drum, not your detergent trays. For the best results, Clorox® recommends adding them about 5 minutes into the wash cycle.

Clorox® Control Bleach PacksTM are convenient, pre-measured, water-activated pouches that dissolve completely in water. The single-use pouches require no measuring or pouring which means no more splashing or spilling! I have to admit that these are my faves…they are just too easy to use. Simply throw one pack in the washing machine (or add to the proper amount of water to clean toilets, sinks, tubs and other hard surfaces) and you are done!

Seriously…it does not get any easier than this. No more changing into your grubby clothes just to throw a load of laundry in the wash! And even better…no more worrying about accidentally spilling bleach on your favorite clothes!

And now for the giveaway! Clorox® is generously giving ONE Stylish Housewife reader a $150 AMEX gift card AND a Clorox® control product gift package! Enter to win using the Rafflecopter app below. You must be a US resident and 18 years old to win. No purchase necessary. Winner will be chosen at random and announced on the blog. Thanks for reading and good luck!

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Disclaimer: Thank you to Clorox® for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Yesterday was so hot & muggy that my makeup was melting off my face as I snapped these pics. I know we need rain and all but tropical rain sprinkling while it’s 85+ degrees out is not my idea of a good time! My hair is an absolute disaster in humidity. Every grey hair on my head stands on end and the rest just frizzes out like crazy. Thank goodness for hats is all I’m sayin’!!!

P.S. In case you missed it, I am giving away a $100 Kohl’s gift card! Enter to win here.

Oh, and it’s Linkup Wednesday! Be sure and share your fashion related post below! All I ask is that you link back to The Stylish Housewife on the post you link up. I can’t wait to see what you’re wearing!

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*linking up with The Pleated Poppy.

When I was in my teens, I was OBSESSED with Levi’s. Back then we used to hunt for the most distressed pair we could find either at resale/thrift stores or digging through our parents closets. The best pairs were the ones that would naturally hang low on your waist (since low rise jeans weren’t a thing yet) but weren’t so baggy that they looked like they came from your dad’s closet. My style has evolved a bit but I still love me a great pair of distressed Levi’s. Last week we stopped by Kohl’s for a little back to school shopping spree and as per usual…somehow I ended up finding a little something for me too. OK, I snagged three new pairs of Levi’s for me. But I also found THE CUTEST little denim knit joggers for Eep. He was SO excited for his new “cool jeans”. You’ve got to love a brand that stands the test of time from generation to generation! Check out how we styled our new Levi’s jeans below and be sure to enter the $100 Kohl’s gift card giveaway at the end of the post!

Jeans really are the perfect choice for our active lifestyle. They are sturdy enough to chase around an active *almost* five year old without worrying about ruining them yet can just as easily be dressed up for a night out on the town with my husband. I instantly fell in love with the fit of these Levi’s 535 Super Skinny Jeans. Kohl’s had a HUGE selection of Levi’s but I got lucky and tried these on first and knew they would be coming home with me.

Outfit Details: Eep is wearing the Levi’s Knit Joggers, Raptor Tee and Stride Rite Spiderman Slip-ons. I am wearing a fringe tee, Levi’s 535 Super Skinny Jean Leggings (in Rusty Sunlight), Fringe Heels c/o Justfab, Target Fedora, Michael Kors Runway Watch and Necklaces c/o Teressa Lane Jewelry.

I loved the distressed Levi’s 535 Super Skinny Jeans so much that I also got them in black. I learned my lesson a few years ago that if you like the way something fits then by all means, make sure you buy a second pair or at least a pair in another color!

Outfit Details: I’m wearing H&M Tuxedo Blazer , Jcrew Vintage Tee, Levi’s 535 Super Skinny Jean Leggings (in Morning Shore), Heels c/o Justfab, Madewell Bracelet & Bag c/o Wink & Winn.

The Levi’s 524 Skinny Jeans felt like more of a relaxed skinny and had a little more room in the leg than the 535’s so I decided to cuff them and wear them as more of a “skinny boyfriend jean”. Boyfriend jeans usually don’t do my behind any favors so going up a size in this skinny cut/style is much more flattering on. I also can’t help but think these would be perfect for a little DIY pair of denim cut-offs.

Outfit Details: I’m wearing Levi’s 524 Skinny Jeans (in Fade into Blue), Jcrew Vintage Tee, Thrifted Belt, Bucket Bag c/o Justfab, Michael Kors Runway Watch, Steve Edelman Flats.

P.S. A little side note for sizing…I usually wear a size 27 in jeans but ended up buying all of my jeans in the junior section so I went up a size (7m/28).

AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY! One Stylish Housewife reader will win a $100 Kohl’s gift card to purchase their favorite style(s) of Levi’s! Enter as many ways as you wish using the Rafflecopter app below. Contest ends on Sept 1st and winner will be announced here on the blog. You must be a US resident and 18 years old to win. Thank you for reading and good luck!

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Disclaimer: Thank you to Kohl’s for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.