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.
-
J.Crew Just Partnered With the Luxury Afrofuturist Jewelry Brand You Should Know About—6 Gorgeous Pieces From the Capsule CollectionAn elegant collaboration with Khiry's Jameel Mohammed.
-
If Your Vibe Is The Row and Khaite But Your Budget Is Not, Try These 33 Rich-Looking Finds fromReplica Store InsteadThe defining compliment.
-
Cool-Girl Fall Era Loading—31 Picks From Zara, J.Crew, and Gap That Fit the BillI'm a senior shopping editor and these have my stamp of approval.
-
Shoes! Jeans! Accessories! 32Replica Store Sale Items to Buy for a Fall Wardrobe RefreshA fall wardrobe refresh awaits.
-
Not to Sound Dramatic, But TheseReplica Store New Arrivals Are a Fall Fashion Person's DreamThe ultimate fall vibes have arrived atReplica Store.
-
I’m a Senior Shopping Editor—These 29 On-SaleReplica Store Basics Are Instant Closet StaplesBring on chic, effortless fall outfits.
-
I'm the Creative Director at J.Crew—These Are the New Fall Items I Tell Everyone to BuyOlympia Gayot's favorites.
-
J.Crew Just Released a New Generation of Its Iconic Rollneck SweatersThe chicest fall sweater.
