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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ModCloth: Uniquely You Campaign

ModCloth Challenge

Outfit Details:

Dress: here / Jacket: here / Heels: here / Scarf: here / Bag: here / Watch: here / Bracelet: here

Tights: here

Hi! ModCloth recently contacted me to participate in their Uniquely You campaign.  The challenge was to build an ensemble using up to seven additional pieces around one featured piece. A lucky winner will be picked on their Polyvore page. This week's featured piece is their Lead by Example dress! I love this sheath dress; it's sophisticated, simple and looks super comfortable. When styling their Lead by Example dress, I looked for pieces that would complement the style and color. I wanted to create a work friendly outfit that can easily be transitioned to night, suitable for a business dinner, date or drinks with the girls. I decided to pair it with a funky black & white blazer, heels and a scarf and bag to add a punch of color. I love that ModCloth has items for every kind of girl. How would you style this dress?

Linking up with Funday Monday.

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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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Holiday Gift Ideas

Gray Sweater: J Crew/ Peach Sweater: Target / Infinity Scarf: J Crew / Mug: Target / Lip Balm: Target

Hello everyone! I can't believe there's only a few more days until Christmas!! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season so far. I'm always a bit of a Scrooge around the holidays and I am a huge procrastinator.  I'm always so indecisive when shopping for others. As a result, I still have many people on my list to shop for. Some items that have caught my eye are these adorable horoscope mugs and this waffle infinity scarf. This mug is a perfect gift for a friend or co-worker and who wouldn't love receiving a nice cozy scarf? I'm also loving these sweaters and their pretty neutral colors. Secretly, this is my Christmas wishlist. I'm sure I'll end up purchasing a few things for myself while doing some last minute shopping. Hope everyone is staying warm.

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

 & Casual Friday Link Up.

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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.

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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Blue Prep

Every once in a while I feel a little preppy.....

Outfit Details:

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Oxford Button Down (exact, similar)

Jeans: Old Navy The Diva Skinny Jeans (here)

Scarf: Yves Saint Laurent (thirfted)

Flats: J Crew Factory

Purse: Cole Haan

Belt: J Crew

Necklace: J Crew

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Thrift Finds: Silk Scarf

Thrifting has become a little hobby for the hubby and I. My hubby usually sells his finds on eBay but every once in a while we may find some keepers. One thing I love finding are silk scarves like this gorgeous Hermes one. It's a beauty and I just had to showcase it!!! Seriously, who would get rid of this?

 I was super excited when I found this scarf but I've been struggling with how to style it.

So far I've worn it tied to my bag, which I love, but would like to incorporate it with my outfits more. Any ideas?

I will be posting more pics of scarf collection so stay tuned! Hope everyone enjoys their week!

Bag: Michael Kors

Scarf: Vintage Hermes (Thrifted)

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Playing with Patterns

Hello All! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Today, I played with patterns by pairing stripes with floral and leopard. I wear a lot of stripes, one of many obsessions, so I try to mix up my looks by combining a pop of color or patterns. I loved the way my black & white henley popped with the purple pants. The floral scarf tied the look together with the hints of purple in the scarf.

Shirt: J Crew

Pants: J Crew

Scarf: Target

Flats: J Crew Factory

Bracelets: Forever 21 & Lia Sophia

Linking up with Style Sessions and YOLOMondays. Check it Out!

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