Shopping with my mom is one of my favorite activities—it has been since I was a child. Sometimes this involves a mission to buy new wardrobe staples, but we also have just as much fun browsing the racks or scrolling through our favorite websites simply for inspiration. You know, window shopping. On that note, we recently visited the Oakbrook Center in Illinois, specifically to peruse Nordstrom, Anine Bing, and J.Crew.
Yes, we each left the mall with a few shopping bags, and we also clocked a smattering of items that we both felt were chic and effortless. Below, you'll find everything that caught our attention while shopping and browsing online afterward, including pre-fall knits and jackets, cool shoe silhouettes (ahem, retro sneakers), gorgeous accessories, and more.
Nordstrom
We saw this top on the rack, and we both loved the simple yet chic nature of it.
A lace-trim skirt is always elegant.
My mom adored the pop of red.
You'll see a theme throughout this edit—lots of pretty pink.
A short-sleeve knit is always chic.
It's all about the color.
My mom is a huge fan of Mother.
One of those great white shirts.
A sleek vest option.
Prep that fall wardrobe.
Anine Bing
My mom actually got this perfect denim jacket.
Gorgeous for early fall outfits.
Anine Bing belts are great.
Cute tee.
The fabric here is wonderful.
So cute.
The fit of the Quinn silhouette is fantastic.
The woven design!
Dreamy cardigan.
A+ trousers.
J.Crew
My mom can't stop thinking about this piece.
This top comes in a few colors.
Lovely for parties.
Color!
The smocking is so pretty.
One of my favorite shirts.
Beautiful neckline.
Dress these flats up or down.
This bag looks like it could be three times the price.
Sweet polo.
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