Thanksgiving Wear

This year we are hosting our family for Thanksgiving in Boston. Since we are dining out I am torn about what to wear this year. Considering the holiday is one that is based around indulgence in delicious stuffing, mashed potatoes and pie. I would say it's safe to say key is comfort. While most of us would be thrilled to be in our loosest of clothing I put together three looks that will help hide your Thanksgiving food baby wether it be under a loose blouse, a comfortable sweater or a ruffled dress  :).

coat // earrings // clutch // pumps // blouse // denim // belt

sweater coat // watch // boots // clutch // turtleneck // skirt // earrings

dress // sandals // earrings // clutch // blazer

Gift Guide - Mother's Day

Mom's are the best! Even in my mid thirties I still talk to my mom daily on the phone, look forward to days when just her and I get to go shopping and when I visit home I rely on her for pretty much everything. It's no doubt the hardest job in the world and one you never get to retire from. So why not gift your mom with something super special to let her know just how much she means to you. A few of my ideas are below!

Perfume has always been a easy go to for moms for practically every single holiday out there. Amp up your fragrance gift giving with this chic refillable Hermes Lock Spray. Tory Burch anything is pretty much a safe bet for your favorite mom. I am especially loving this floral print iPhone case {could be perfectly paired with an iPhone upgrade}. Pearls never go out of style and this pair  {also available in silver} that both me and my mom already own are a classic favorite that goes with everything. A trio of natural frames to display some family photos or homemade art is perfect for the mom who loves to take snaps of the kiddos. A pretty place for chef mama to store all her secret recipes. A sampler of mini macrons for indulging - perhaps with a glass of wine, flowers and a bubbly bath set already set up for her. These cookbooks are a perfect combination of stylish design and function for the mom who loves to flex her cooking muscles. Cozy throws are a big deal in our home. We all have our own when we want to get comfy on the couch. No gift is complete with a handwritten card to tell your moms about how much you love her. Moms always have lots to carry, bottles, treats, diapers, activities and so on. A good looking bag set to help keep her organized without sacrificing style is always a clear winner. Gifting jewelry doesn't always mean you need to spend a small fortune. This statement necklace has a rich look without the high price tag {especially that is 30% off today}. Moms do a lot of running around so flats are totally needed, a little leopard pair shows your mama's sassy side. I'm pretty sure any women mom or not would love a back up charge for their iPhone, especially when it's this cute. Pretty pajamas for her beauty sleep are essential. For the ladies who love to entertain, this beautiful marble platter with silver trim is gorgeous for displaying tasty snacks and such. A subscription to a magazine that celebrates "the art of being a woman" is empowering and fun for flipping through before bedtime.

Happy Shopping!

make her your wife before she breaks up with you

I wish I could take credit for the clever title of today's blog but truth is I saw it on a Boston billboard for a local jeweler and was instantly inspired for today's post. The other night while I was sitting in my companies Manhattan office waiting for my husband to finish up a late work meeting I was scanning Facebook and kept noticing the happy posts of people celebrating their new engagements! It had me looking back to 2009 when my husband popped the question to me in our beloved NYC (also around the holidays). When John proposed his nerves must have gotten the best of him as he forgot to have the ring out when he was on bended knee. He always jokes that it was a great sign that I said yes before I saw the ring and even a better sign that I was sobbing even harder when I did because he knew he had selected the perfect ring for me. Getting engaged is such a wonderful feeling, I wish I could remember more of the night but it all goes into a blur after I called my family.  Since these sparklers are so fun to look at I decided to devote an entire post to them and part two will have lots of pretty images on how to photograph them on your wedding day! Tell me - which is your dream ring???

 

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make her your wife before she breaks up with you by dooleynotedstyle featuring diamond rings