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It wasn't until my new Planner cover arrived in the mail that I realized just how many things I have that contain this very trendy pattern. I don't know what it is about Palms - their clean and fresh and I can't seem to get enough of them. While it is obviously very trendy at the moment, I think that it can also lean a little on the neutral side of fashion (think leopard print). For someone who probably has less prints in my wardrobe that I can count on one hand, it caught me off guard by just how much I love it! Thankfully, I am not the only one obsessing over it and therefore it is literally being splashed on every.item.imaginable! My palms collection is beginning to look a lot like my embarrassing white T-shirt collection! The crazy thing is, for as many things as I own decked out in Palms, I'm not tired of it and in fact I'm plotting my next purchase (hello, new throw pillows). Here are a few things to check out if you find yourself in the same boat and going a little goo-goo-ga-ga for the palm print!
A Shift Dress - Its one of those basic "staples" that belongs in every closet for every season. Dress it up with some fancy shoes & jewels, or throw it on with a denim jacket, your favorite pair of tennis shoes and a baseball cap to take it down a notch. If I were still in Corporate America this would have been my go-to paired with some pointy shoes and my favorite blazer. The possibilities are absolutely ENDLESS and the price point is INSANE (hello, $20). I can't wait to switch out my Summer accessories with a pair of boots, wool hat (my fav) and an oversized cardigan (have this one on my radar) next month! After finally having one in my possession, I finally understand where these dresses get their name!
I've never shopped at Boohoo, but after my first haul of the above clothing, it may be my new favorite one-stop-shop for clothes. It reminds me a lot of ASOS in the sense that you can find great basics, or super trendy pieces all for great prices without compromising quality. I have been wanting to purchase a duster jacket for myself for a while and when I saw this one on the website for only $30 I knew I had to have it. I love it SO much and will be picking it up in black in my next order. And these shoes, tho!! Let it be known that these wedges give me life. I have been wearing them with literally EVERY outfit I can think of. Boyfriend Jeans, Maxi skirts and dresses, shorts, white skinny jeans - you get the point. They are uber comfortable and SO DANG PRETTY on your feet! I cannot recommend them enough! I will end with a huge thank you to my little boy, Jake for accompanying me on our walk and this blog post ;)....isn't he just the most handsome little guy you've ever seen?!!
P.S. I filmed a video if you want to hear me rave about these shoes even more ;)
Here we go again...Missoni for Target 2.0. Target has partnered up with a ton of fashion designers over the past several years and while some are major successes (ahem Missoni) others have failed miserably. Its Lilly Pulitzer's turn and I have a very funny feeling that this collection is not only gonna be a success it may even surpass Missoni's collaboration. Its always nice when collections release women's clothing, but add some bright colored dresses, pom-poms and tassels to a little girl's collection, well I won't be able to resist. While I know Lilly has some pretty intense fans, I've never been one of them. In fact, as I'm writing this I just realized that I don't even own a single thing from the brand, not even stationary or a darn tumbler! While I am not crazy about the Women's collection (except for those metallic gold wedge espadrilles-obsessed), I am absolutely NUTS for the little girl's stuff! As you guys know I love any opportunity to match my mini and this collaboration caters to just that! There are a few Home Decor items that I have my eye on too. Needless to say, I will be in line bright & early on Sunday morning in hopes to beat out the crazies who will rush the store only to post everything to their Ebay accounts hours later. Thank goodness my Target has a Starbucks inside....
When it comes to jewelry, I definitely have gone through (and continue to go through) my fair share of "phases". Statement necklaces, Arm Parties, Simple Studs, Delicates, Silver Tiffany & Co pieces, etc. and lately I am finding myself in a brand new phase that I am calling, "the more rings, the better"! I have always had a tiny little collection of dainty rings that I've acquired over the years, and on a recent trip to Kohls I hit the jackpot when I came across Lauren Conrad's jewelry - cue my latest obsession! Her current line features every color and style of rings from silver to rose gold, thick bands to thin, midis to sets - you get the point! Did I mention how affordable they were? You can find these little guys just about everywhere at just about every price point from crazy expensive to dirt cheap.
It all depends on what mood I am in, but lately I find myself wearing the same "stack" that looks a little something like this
Also, I have found that stackable ring sets are the best deals-or should I say steals. Not only will you get more for your money, but most sets include different designs and colors so you can always change up your stack depending on your mood and the rest of the jewelry you are wearing!
Does anyone else share in this obsession of stacking-and if so, where are your favorite places to find these babies?
I have been searching for the perfect pair of Motorcycle style boots for the Fall to pair with leggings (mostly) and skinny / ripped jeans. Three things were on my check list - They had to black, they had to be short and I didn’t want a high heel. I found these but wasn’t excited about the price point. Then, on a recent trip to Loft I spotted these babies - Link! and was relieved to not only see them priced at practically 1/10 the price of the Golden Goose ones, but the whole store was 40% off! *Hint - they run sales CONSTANTLY, if they aren't on sale when you want to buy them, hold off…trust me, it won't be long until they are on sale. I grabbed a size 8.5 and fell in love as soon as I put them on. Not only are they very comfortable, but I love that they have an almond shaped-toe, I think it makes them dressier than your average moto-style boots and less like a combat boot. I couldn’t keep these to myself and had to share them with you! The leather on them is extremely soft and they have a suede upper. They are also available in full Suede and gold hardware for anyone not a fan of leather - Link!. Throw these on with leggings, a crisp white tee and your favorite leather jacket and call it a day!
Hello there! Sorry for being so bad with updating lately. I am making it a point to make this blog more of a priority and I have a lot of fun posts planned, so stick with me!
This outfit is my idea of a perfect one. Easy, comfortable and it still looks put together! When I want to dress-up a simple tee, a statement necklace is my go-to. It gives a boring old shirt an extra little something and pulls it all together. I have to HIGLY recommend these shoes. As the Birkenstock trend is upon us, they are not something I can get into. Both my Mom and Dad wore them years ago, and to this day, they just scream "old people shoes"! My friend Dara recommended that I check these out as a more fashionable alternative, and I am so happy she did. Not only are they incredibly comfortable, but the gold metallic helps them look more like stylish shoes and less like a pair you would catch on my Mom's feet! Hope you all have a great day ;).
Ever since I started noticing less and less fall-out and shedding due to being Post-Partum, I couldn't wait to schedule a hair appointment. The last cut I had was about a month after Addison was born and my ends were desperately needing some new life! I also wanted to do something with the color since I haven't really touched it in YEARS. A few box colors here and there, but I haven't been to the salon for color in what feels like forever!
I wanted something chocolatel-y brown, soft and most importantly subtle. The thing I love most about my new color is that I won't have to worry about noticeable regrowth in a couple months. It will grow out with the same ombre effect. I can't tell you how much lighter and fresher the cut makes me feel too. She actually cut about 2 inches, and after seeing how little it was, I asked her to go a little shorter. I had her cut in long layers all around, which is normally how I have it cut, and Voila`!
When I asked Kristle about the exact colors she used, this is what she told me (literally, word for word) ;). "Your color is a dark chocolate at the base to a light chocolate at the bottom. Its a hand painted ombre crushed in foil, not a true baylage. All color, no bleach lightening". So there you have it! If you guys live around the Lehigh Valley and are craving a new do' I would highly recommend giving Kristle a try. And just a side-note, she does BEAUTIFUL up-dos, if you ever have a wedding/event to go to! You can schedule an appointment with her at Apotheca Salon & Boutique. Tell her I sent ya ;)
P.S. I often get asked if I am still getting Keratin treatments and the answer to that is no. The last one I had done was probably about 2 years ago. I honestly haven't felt like I needed one. My waves really have relaxed and the frizz is pretty much non-existent. Though I think I do have pregnancy to thank for that, I do attribute it to the 3 Keratin treatments I had done in the past. I really feel like the results have lingered and really helped my hair for the better. You can actually get them done at Apotheca as well. They use the Simply Smooth line (the only line I have and would use). I had my second one done there and had amazing results!
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I hope you are all digging yourselves out of the snow and staying warm!
