Mel in Miami

It’s still 90* here in Miami, and I’m told it’s never going to get cold, but I’m itching to shift into a fall wardrobe. I miss being able to wear sweaters and jackets, jeans and sweats. So I put together a rec list of everything I would (and probably will) buy for a fall capsule wardrobe for Miami where it’s always hot. Lots of it will work for any weather, too. Happy shopping!

Our family moved from Chicago to Miami this month and I've been going CRAZY at Sephora trying to recalibrate my makeup and skincare. The climate here is so different and everything needed an adjustment. I'm loving so much of what I bought, so here's everything that I purchased this month.

My little dude won’t be wearing any of this because it’s still 90 degrees here in Miami, but if we were still living in Chicago, here are all of the things I’d buy him for fall from my favorite stores. I do love me some boutique clothes, but this one is for the mamas who are on a budget and want to save some coin while still dressing their boys well.

These are the products I actually use on a regular basis — from skincare that keeps me looking well-rested (even thought I'm probably tired), to hair products that help me pretend I didn’t air dry and pray. I’m also sharing the supplements I take to survive toddler life. These are my tried and true, die-hard products that I can't live without. The ones I buy over and over and over again.

A true highlight reel of all my favorite clothes, shoes, and accessories right now. I spend way too much time on the internet searching high and low for the best of everything - tanks, tees, jeans, etc., so this list is a short cut for you to the best stuff out there, especially the basics. If you see it listed here, I can guarantee you that it’s in my closet (or my hamper) and its SBM approved.

These are my go-to pieces for gym, Pilates, and hot mom walks where I pretend I’m in a wellness montage. Includes workout gear and the essentials for looking put-together while running errands before and after. Because if I’m hauling a toddler and a 40oz tumbler around, I might as well look like I have my life together.

Every little boy deserves to be drippy all day. There's no dinos in this house... except for maybe pajamas.