Hello Again!

Hello Again! It's been such a long time since I did a blog post but I did say that I would be back. So here I am!! So many wonderful things have happened these last few months since I've been m.i.a. If you haven't noticed from the picture above, I was preggos and gave birth to the most amazing and beautiful little girl, Kennedy Gabrielle on January 18th. I'm currently on maternity leave and enjoying every second I get to spend with this amazing little person that my husband and I created.

My intentions were to continue blogging and share my journey with dressing my bump but clearly that did not happen. These pictures were the only blog worthy photos I took during my entire pregnancy, I was about 29 weeks here. Shame on me, I know! The truth is I was unbelievably tired throughout my whole pregnancy. I also started a new teaching job in September with a two hour commute both ways which really made it difficult for a preggo gal to then come home to take pics. Not to mention the all day nausea I experienced for the first five months.

But now, I am so happy to be back!! I will be posting pictures from my baby shower and a few pictures of my baby girl soon! I will also start outfit posting again, yay!!

Outfit Details:

Shirt: Old Navy Maternity / Pants: Target Maternity / Vest: J Crew / Scarf: Banana Republic / 

Flats: Target

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Layering 101

Anyone who knows me knows I love to layer. I rarely wear just one piece unless it's the summertime and it's 90 degrees out. So, I thought I would create a post on how I like to layer my pieces.

Look 1:
Look 1 features three layers. I love the look of layering a casual dress over a button up shirt. I paired a black & white striped dress over a chambray shirt and  topped the look with a herringbone vest. A pair of tights and booties complete the look.

Look 2:
Look 2 features a striped sweater over a chambray shirt and black skinny jeans. This is my go to look during the Winter. I often will swap out jeans for skinny pants or cords for a work appropriate look. Adding a statement necklace makes the look more interesting and a little dressy too.

Look 3: 
Look 3 is the easiest look to create and one of my favorites. I own very similar pieces in my closet and I wear this look all the time in the Spring. You can upgrade a simple tee and jeans outfit by adding a lightweight jacket and a multicolored scarf. One of my favorite jackets is my army green jacket which I wear with pretty much everything. Wearing a floral scarf ties the look and colors together.

Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites Link Up , What I'm Loving Fridays & Lovely Thursdays.

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Cobalt Blue

Outfit Details:

Sweater: J Crew Factory / Shirt: Old Navy / Jeans: Old Navy / Necklace: J Crew Factory

Heels: Banana Republic

Hi!! I'm finally back with an outfit post!! I'm officially out of hiding since the weather has been considerably warm the past few days. Although these photos aren't the best, I still wanted to share because I really like this outfit. I guess my hubby was right about the white background, whatever! I hate when he's right.

 I normally don't wear blue but this sweater was on sale over the holidays and I really liked the fit and style. I'm glad I did because I've worn it several times so far. I've been wearing it with mostly black and grays to work but switched it up by wearing it with denim and layers. It went perfectly with my polka dot button up and tan heels. 

Hope everyone has a fantastic and productive week. It's back to work for me after a week off, yippee! That was said with complete sarcasm.

Linking up with Three-fer Thursday, Friday's Fab Favorites Link Up, Casual Friday Link-Up,
& What I'm Loving Friday Link Up.

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Stars on the Court

Outfit Details:

Shirt: J Crew / Cords: J Crew / Necklace: J Crew / Scarf: Uniqlo / Boots: Vince Camuto

And that's a wrap!

Linking up with Three-fer Thursday, Style Elixir & What I Wore Wednesday!

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Shades of Green & Three-fer Thursday Feature

Outfit Details:

Jacket: J Crew Factory / Sweater: J Crew Factory / Jeans: J Crew / Boots: Banana Republic /

Scarf: Banana Republic

 First, I am happy to announce  that I was picked to be a featured look for last week's Three-fer Thursday. How exciting! Go visit Bethany & Meghan to see their other top picks!

This look is one of my go to looks for the Fall/Winter. A bright sweater, a bold scarf and a coat for added warmth and layer. I love the way bright emerald looks with leopard. I've had this Banana Republic scarf for ages! I dry clean it to keep it looking new because I love it so much. I fixed my scarf midway through the shoot and I think it looks 10x better as an infinity scarf. What do you think? Enjoy your week!

Linking up with Funday Monday!

"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word."
-Martin Luther King Jr.-

Happy MLK Day!

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Believe in Love!

Hi everyone! Hope everyone had a great week. I, on the other hand, am sick again!! I guess it's one of the drawbacks of being a teacher. I've been home sick for the last two days and though I always enjoy a day off; I don't enjoy it when I am sick and miserable in bed. But anyhow, believe in love, that is  the motto! I had to get this sweater when I spotted it at Old Navy recently. I think this would be a really cute gift for the holidays. I paired it with a chambray shirt and boyfriend jeans for a very relaxed vibe. Layering my chambray shirts with a sweater has been my go to look this Fall season.

What has been your go to look?

Outfit Details:
Sweater: Old Navy / Shirt: J Crew Factory / Jeans: Banana Republic / Booties: Banana Republic / 

Necklace: Banana Republic

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Black Watch Friday/ Part II

Outfit Details:

Sweater: Old Navy / Shirt: J Crew Factory / Skirt: J Crew / Boots: Banana Republic Factory

Scarf: Brooks Brothers / Watch: Tissot (Vintage) / Bracelet: Lia Sophia

Hi Everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love & laughter! It is that time of the year again, Black Watch Friday! Wearing the black watch pattern on Black Friday has become a little traditional for my hubby & I. Every year on Black Friday, we wear an outfit incorporating the black watch pattern. This year, I'm wearing a Brooks Brothers scarf that I borrowed from my hubby. I paired it with a chunky cable knit sweater in wine and a navy blue corduroy skirt.

Enjoy your weekend & happy shopping!

Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites, Three-fer Thursday, What I'm Loving Fridays Link Up
 & Casual Friday Link Up.

A Baseball Tee

Hello! I decided to have a little fun by pairing my new polka dot baseball tee with a gingham shirt. I love this look! I'm also super excited about my new shorter haircut and my new lip color!

It's the smaller things that make me happy.

Outfit Details:

Shirt: J Crew/ Gingham Shirt: J Crew Factory/ Vest: J Crew/ Cords: J Crew Factory/ Flats: J Crew

Necklace: J Crew

Linking up with Three-fer Thursday!

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New Blog Design & My Casual Picks

Shirt: J Crew / Vest: J Crew /Jeans: J Crew / Scarf: J Crew / Booties: J Crew

Hello Everyone! Today, I'm featuring my picks for a casual weekend outfit. There's nothing I like better than wearing a casual  button up shirt on the weekend. For the Fall temps, I like to layer with a vest and a chunky scarf. A pair of booties or riding boots add a touch of elegance to the outfit. These pics are all from my fav, J Crew. I'm hoping to score this vest or something similar for the Fall, on sale of course!

P.S. I'm so excited to debut my new blog design by Sophie & Rory. Hope everyone likes it as much as I do.

Enjoy your weekend.

Linking up with Friday's Fab Favorites Link Up & Casual Friday Link Up!

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