Happy Monday friends! I know getting back into the work cycle after a long week really bites but I also hope you are all starting to take advantage of the incredible sales online. I put together a little outfit inspiration for a look for less that I like to call cash or credit. I just love the color combination of this army green with the pink faux fur hood. I was so thrilled to find it at two very different price points. The best part, most of the outfit below is marked down even further for all the cyber Monday sales. Happy Shopping!
Confession, I loathe boots. I know, I know...I am weird. I also hate socks but will save that for another day {or more importantly not even bore you with that another day}. You will find me always wearing my beloved flats till the first snowflake falls. I refuse to be in those torture chambers a second sooner that I have to be. However living in Boston means I lose my battle with the boot pretty early on and will succumb to shoes that will protect my piggies from being numb. Thankfully this season there are a plethora of boots that offer style and function. What a concept! I rounded up my top three in each category to get you covered from a chic knee boot to an adorable waterproof suede bootie as well as the essential snow boot for our annual blizzards in these parts.
Happy Friday friends...SO happy the weekend is here! While we are off to Maine to celebrate my husbands birthday I wanted to share a little cash or credit with you all before we go. The tie neck {I refuse to call it what it's actual name is} is a major trend happening in everything from dresses to blouses. Just this week I wore this style with this dress. I plan on living in silk blouses, comfy flats & denim all fall. It is always my full proof outfit that I feel best in so I wanted to use my personal style as some inspiration for todays get the look for less. Happy Weekend!
I sort of hate myself for thinking of fall fashion when the summer season is still so fun and full of life. I honestly haven't picked up a single thing for the autumn but that doesn't mean my wish list isn't growing by the day. When it comes to dressing for the cooler weather I alway like to build my wardrobe on quality basics. Things that work well with one another, share a common color palette and that will stand the test of trends. A few of my favorites finds for the fall are below. What are you wishing for your closet come October?
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A great blazer will get some serious wear before the cold weather really hits. It's a clean cut and so perfectly preppy with it's popped collar and rich navy coloring {several other colors available}.
When it comes to shoes, I tend to splurge a bit. I love a quality flat as they get worn the most with city living. I absolutely love a stylish flat in a sassy leopard print for adding a little pattern to a basic outfit. A great looking black bootie is also a must have for me, I adore the pointy toe on this pair. Finally the scalloped edges on this pump have me weak in the knees. I just love the sweet simplicity style of these suede babies. They look great with dresses, skirts, denim and so much more.
Accessories are my favorite things to shop for. Whether it be a great hand bag{my absolute favorite thing to buy} or some pretty jewelry, I always like to keep it rather simple. A gold hoop is my go to most days and when I want something more I'll add in a statement earring. A great watch is a must and a clutch in a fun pattern or print is a great way to elevate an otherwise simple outfit. Finally a stylish scarf to wear around your neck or tied to your bag and definitely don't forget to add some classic aviators for those sunny yet cool days.
I love me a good monogram {exhibit A & B}. Whether it be something for your home like bedding or a chic accessory like a bag or piece of jewelry, I adore it all. There is such a fun element to anything when it's personalized. So I put together a few of my favorite items that you can put your personal touch on.
Happy Friday friends...I hope you all are off to somewhere fabulous to enjoy the long weekend! We are staying in the city and will be taking it easy. While I love to be on the go, there is something so luxurious about a staycation, where you don't have to pack a bag and you get to sleep in your own bed. We may take a day trip somewhere in New England but basically we look forward to waking up late and deciding what to do that day. A real rarity for us {well for me anways who is a totally planner}. I put together a little round up of some of my favorite summer items to give your closet some love come the warm weather. Beneath that is a list of all the amazing sales taking place this weekend. Have a great weekend everyone!
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Maybe it's all the gray weather and the snow covered city or perhaps my addiction to everything neutral but gray and white is having a major moment in my clothing right now. I absolutely love the two together for a crisp clean look that help me brighten up a dull winter wardrobe. A few of my favorites are below.
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I have made a few purchases this winter that are items I find myself constantly going into the closet to grab time & time again. One of them is this black fringe poncho that I picked up during the holiday stroll on Nantucket at the Blue Beetle, the other is this cozy cardigan that is super warm and has a fun oversized safety pin that helps keep it closed when it's chilly. I noticed that these two items have some fun fringe elements in common and keep finding myself drawn to this little embellishment on other pieces. So I put together some fringed favorites to help add a little added flare to basic pieces like a comfy poncho to a classic clutch or even a great suede boot.
We all rely on our devices quite a bit so don't you think they too deserve a little bit of accessorizing? I recently was gifted the beautiful gold laptop to help make blogging on the go a cinch. I was on the hunt for a case that not only safely housed my new treasured item but one that also looked stylish when I had to carry it around with me as we are often traveling. I absolutely fell in love with the simple leather wrap case{also available in black} seen above & below. It looks like a clutch but keeps my computer perfectly protected when packed and scratch free from my other devices. I put together a few other items that help dress your tech.
Happy New Year friends, I hope you had a fabulous holiday break! It seems as though winter is finally upon us here in Boston and it's time to officially put away my flats and welcome warmer winter wear into our wardrobes. I personally loathe having to dress in a billion layers, wear clunky boots and a puffy jacket that pretty much adds thirty pounds to you frame but I might as well quit my bitching and try to make the best of the next few frigid months with some cute outwear, boots & accessories. I put together a few looks that I love for all different occasions but I also tagged a bunch more cold weather gear in the links below.
It's no surprise that I like me some neutrals. This becomes super evident come fall where I gravitate to great basics in my favorite color palette of black, tan and ivory. Last week before we left for Italy {more coming on that trip next week} we had some time in NYC where I spotted some very fashionable women all sporting chic basics that looked so effortlessly pulled together. So I did a little round up of a few items that I am currently coveting to build a wardrobe of classics that mix well with one another and will last beyond one season.
Good morning lovelies...excited to share today's cash or credit featuring some serious look a likes at half the cost of the designer labels. Now don't get me wrong. I love a good splurge and think a great handbag, coat or shoes can totally elevate any outfit but if you aren't sure about a trend why not test the waters with a lower priced item first? I for one have been loving the off the shoulder trend lately & was biting at the bit to share it in a look for less post. You can shop all the items below, enjoy!
As of late I have been finding myself gravitating to items with a little something extra to them. An embroidered detail or a subtle embellishment, I adore how a simple item like a sun dress or a tunic can instantly look more chic with this detail. So I put together a round up of some of my favorites below. That little pouch with the tassel is such a style steal, it might have to become mine!
Every summer I anxiously anticipate our annual trip to the majestic little island of Nantucket. There is something so magical about this summer destination. I mean, almost every year we go something happens that would normally sour our mood {hurricanes, illnesses, swarms of mosquito bites and so on} and not once have we ever had a bad time. I look forward to some quality down time with my overworked husband and just enjoying the slower pace of life that the island has. My packing list is all casual attire to hit up the beach as much as possible with a few flowing sundresses for dinners out with my man and friends. I will be signing off for a bit and enjoying some time away from the computer but if you want to come say hi - please do so over on instagram!
Am I the only one who has noticed ruffles having a major moment right now? A frilly hem here and pinched gathering there, this feminine style is sitting front row center this season. I personally love the look of a ruffle and picked a few of my favorite pieces that are rocking this lovely little detail in all different styles.
Morning friends! I am back & hope you will forgive me for my very long absence from the blogosphere. I plan on doing a full "life lately" post later this week but I wanted to pop in today and share a fun little product I came across this past weekend on Shelter Island when I was home celebrating father's day with my family.
I have tried lots of cleanses and usually quit within the first twenty four hours. Life without actual solid food is nothing this gal wants to be a part of. Hangry is a severe understatement of how I am when I am starving myself. So when I popped in one of my favorite Shelter Island markets this weekend and they were giving out samples for a new juice cleanse, I was all like "ugh, another juice cleanse Ill want to try, spend a fortune on and fail miserably at" then I saw the words vodka, tequila and party...my curiosity was peaked and I was suddenly sitting front row like a star pupil to learn all about this "cleanse". The company Clean Drinking is only in NY for right now but I am hoping with time they will be expanding, otherwise I will be silly bothering my family & friends back home to be overnighting me coolers of this magic elixir. Each juice is cold pressed, under 40 calories and is all natural. Some of the drinks are meant for mixing with your favorite alcohol to create a cocktail that is tasty treat without the caloric guilt that so many mixed drinks have. While the others are to help you feel revitalized on their own as a refreshing and hydrating drink, there is even one for the kiddos! I went to pick up some yesterday to bring back to Boston and they were sold out {insert sad face}, I fully plan on stocking up next time I am home. Oh and just for fun I put together a little round up of some cheery summer entertaining accoutrement to help make your next get together a little extra festive.
