Navy Striped Flounce T-Shirt

I was recently introduced to an online store called SheIn, and let me tell you, I am so glad I was! This store offers cute and affordable clothing and accessories. I find myself loving so many pieces from their selection. I made my first purchase last week and I could not have been happier with the quality and with the customer service. After scrolling through numerous pages on SheIn, I fell in love with so many items! Once I narrowed down my shopping bag, and placed the order, I had a few questions. SheIn has a "My Ticket" link that connects you with their customer service staff. I could not have been more pleased with my experience. The person helping me got back to me the day after and was very kind and thoughtful. It was a very pleasant experience and sealed the deal for me shopping their again!

One of the wonderful pieces I purchased was this Navy Striped Flounce T-Shirt. This was perfect for my Sunday birthday brunch. I had just finished up an amazing workout, and wanted to feel comfortable and stylish for my family gathering. This shirt was perfect for the occasion! It was flowy enough that I did not feel bad indulging with one of my mother's homemade cinnamon rolls. 

I also love how this top is very girly. In my opinion it can be worn casually, as I did today, or dressed up with a nice pair of wedges or pumps. No matter how you style it, this versatile top will have you feeling adorable.

OUTFIT DETAILS: Navy Striped Flounce T-Shirt: SheIn. Booties: DSW (Brand: Minnetonka). These specific booties are no longer sound at DSW or Minnetonka. Similar booties: Minnetonka Rancho Western Bootie, Minnetonka Tramper Fringe Western Bootie, and Minnetonka Back Zip Western Bootie. Faded Medium Wash Blue Mid Rise Jean Legging: Express. Sunglasses: Marshalls. Similar sunglasses: Coffee Oversized Round Sunglasses and Leopard Oversized Round Sunglasses. Leather purse: Aldo. Unfortunately, this purse is no longer sold. Similar purse: Cercenasco. My necklace was a gift, and was purchased in Africa.

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Black Faux Fur Vest

Happy Sunday! No matter where you live, I hope you had amazing weather this weekend, and were able to get outside! New England had a warm weekend, and I took full advantage by going on runs with my German Shepherd. Running is my favorite way to unwind and clear my head, and the weather was perfect for it. The Boston Garden was beautiful to run through, and the hills on the Commons were a great challenge! Hopefully this great weather is here to stay!

One of my all-time favorite things about warmer weather, is the ability to wear a vest as a jacket! Layering with a vest is a great way to complete a look, without overpowering the outfit. During the winter it stinks when you have a cute outfit, and need to cover up with a big coat! Instead of being fully covered, a vest can complement your look.

My new obsession is faux fur vests! They have similar great qualities as a puffer vest, but help dress a look up. This black faux fur vest from Target is incredibly soft. I felt comfortable and stylish, while taking a walk on this breezy Sunday. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: Cropped Faux Fur Vest: Target. Fitted Faded Denim Shirt: Express. Scuba Side Panel Legging: Express. Polarized Ray-Ban Sunglasses: Sunglass Hut. Watch: Fossil. Similar rose gold watches from Fossil: Jacqueline Rose-Tone Stainless Steel Watch and Perfect Boyfriend Multifuntion Rose-Tone Stainless Steel Watch. Black Leather/Leopard Satchel: DSW. Similar purse: Sole Society Rockie, Leopard Haircalf Catchel, and Leopard Hex Crossbody Bag. Over the Knee Boot: G.H. Bass & Co. Similar boot: Tiberia Over the Knee Boots. NINE WEST IS CURRENTLY HOSTING A BOOT & BOOTIES SALE!! BOOTIES FOR $49.99, BOOTS FOR $59.99!!

As always, thank you for reading!

Monochromatic Gray

Good afternoon! I know a few of you, hopefully many, had today off! Thankfully, today was warmer than this weekend. New England finally came out of the negative degree (Fahrenheit) weather and hit a "warm" 10 degrees today! When you live in colder cities, you take what ever you can get. 

After being shut indoors all weekend due to the cold, I decided to step outside for a breath of fresh air. With all the gray clouds and light flurries, I became inspired to wear one of my favorite chic looks: head to toe in gray. I know that, for many Bostonians, blacks and grays are a "go-to" when it comes to fashion. However, for those of you who may be a little weary of wearing such dark tones, I have a few suggestions. 

When making a certain color the focal point of an outfit, I would not wear all the same shade, but rather take a monochromatic approach. Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue. Here I wore a monochromatic gray cape, and then played on the various gray shading by layering with a gray turtle neck and gray wedged booties.

I also chose to break up my gray outfit by mixing in some shades of black, and mixing prints. I personally am a huge fan of pattern play (mixing of prints), and try to do so as frequently and as smoothly as possible. Here I broke up my color block cape with a striped turtle neck, making my outfit less monotone. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: Color Block Cape: Express. This cape has since gone on clearance, and can only be found in select stores. Similar clearance capes at Express: Reversible Southwestern Print Blanket Cover-Up, Gray Southwestern Stripe Blanket Cover Up, and Southwestern Fringe Blanket Cover Up. Teresa Stripe Turtleneck: G.H. Bass & Co. (Factory Outlet). THIS TURTLENECK IS CURRENTLY ON SALE FOR UNDER $10! Black Mid Rise Jean Legging: Express. THESE JEANS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE FOR 40% OFF! Icon Charcoal Suede Bootie: White Mountain. Studded Clutch: Forever 21. Similar studded clutches: Studded Envelope Clutch (CURRENTLY ON SALE), Gaslusol (CURRENTLY ON SALE), and 'Gloria' Studded Faux Leather Foldover Clutch. Bangles: Lia Sophia. LIA SOPHIA IS CURRENTLY HAVING A BLOW OUT SALE. EVERYTHING IS 45% OFF! Lia Sophia bracelets can be found here.

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Lace Up Western Booties

The weekend is finally here! All week I have been sick the flu, and I am just now starting to get better. Although this week has been a tough one, I am thankful to work for such a wonderful family! When you feel appreciated and respected, you wake up every day ready and excited to spend time with those great kiddos. As my fellow nannies, educators, and childcare providers know, even when you're sick, you go to work. Consistency is important for any job, but especially when you work with children. I have never been one for calling out, however, it seems I have the weekend off from Express. I will be taking full advantage of this rare occurrence by staying in bed!  

 

I am so excited to share with you, my new Liv Lace Up Western Booties from Minnetonka! I have always loved Minnetonka, and the quality shoes the brand produces. I find that they make incredibly comfortable shoes, that are perfect for every day use. For for anyone who is on their feet for most of the day, this is an important quality for a shoe to have. 

Another quality that I like about Minnetonka's shoes is that they last. These booties are made of genuine suede that moves with me when I walk.  Unlike some Minnetonka boots/booties, these have a flexible rubber sole that is perfect for daily activity.

Not only are these suede booties comfortable, they are adorable! After being sick all week, I wanted to be comfortable today. These booties had me feeling just that, while still being on trend this season. The moment I saw these, I fell in love and knew I had to have them. These Western styled booties have enough fringe to add flare to any boho chic look. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: Minnetonka Western Bootie: DSW. Leggings: Express. Poncho: Purchased in Barcelona, Spain. Link to similar poncho here. Long-sleeved Fitted Tee: Old Navy.

I hope you all enjoy your weekend and stay healthy! 

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Faux Fur Vest

There is something so wonderful about a nice vest! When it comes to New England weather, it can be cold one minute, warm the next. For this reason, vests are a great choice for outerwear during the fall season.  Pair it with a cozy sweater (like I did below) and you are all set for the ever changing fall weather! 

  

I have always been a sucker for vests, but lately I have been particularly drawn to faux fur vests.  They add a nice pop of texture to an outfit, and can go with almost anything.  Recently I have been on the look out (and still am) for a nice black faux fur vest.  However, on my hunt, I have found a beige faux fur vest that caught my eye.  

 

I spotted this vest and absolutely fell in love with how unique it was. Unlike others I have seen, this one has a substantial amount of faux fur in the front. The material collects in the front, and causes it to beautifully fold open.  This gives the vest a nice detailing.  

My favorite part about this vest is that it is reversible! Versatility in an item is always a plus when shopping.  One side of this vest is beige faux fur, while the other is dark gray cotton. The cotton is comfortable, but the faux fur is unbelievably soft when worn on the inside! The combination of the two makes a thick, cozy vest that is warm and perfect to snuggle up in. Which, as us New Englanders know, is always something to consider when making a fashion purchase. This vest is a little out of my comfort zone, but the way it felt made me go for this purchase.  And I am so glad that I did!

OUTFIT DETAILS: Faux Fur Vest: Target.  This vest also comes in Plus Size.  Over-sized Cable Knit Sweater: Express.  Mine is from last season.  I have links to a similar Express sweater here and here.  Low Rise Dark Wash Denim: Express.  Gray Suede Booties: White Mountain.  However, I purchased mine from DSW at a great price!  Necklace: Nigeria. Satchel: Fossil.  This was last year's color, and is unavailable at this time. This satchel comes in various other colors, located in the Fossil link (seen above).

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A List of Strappy Flats

Good evening!  It is crazy to think that, not only are we half way through another week, but that we are almost half way through another month!  November is flying by!  I hope you are all enjoying the outdoors before it begins to snow (and never stop).  

I am happy to say that my last post, A Classic Look, brought a lot of positive feedback!  Many of the compliments I received were on my strappy flats that I was wearing.  

Unfortunately these shoes are sold out.  However, tonight I will be creating a list of similar flats!  The most frequent compliments that I received on these shoes were how strappy they are.  Here are a few other pairs of flats that are similar in style.  I hope you enjoy!

Nine West

Nine West is having a mid-season sale the ends TONIGHT!  Select shoes are up to 50% off!

The first flat that I am suggesting are these Zenda T-Strap Flats from Nine West.  These shoes are currently on sale and $20 off!  They come in this light gold, red, and black.  These flats are either made of synthetic material or leather, depending on the color you order.  

I recently purchased these Elicia T-Strap Pumps, and are waiting for them to come in the mail!  I am so excited!!  These unique pumps will look nice with a pair of skinny jeans.  The dainty t-strap and pointed toe will bring sophistication and class to any outfit.  Not only are these shoes unique, they are versatile!  These shoes are currently on sale and $30 off!  They come in green, purple, black, and beige.  These shoes are made of either synthetic material or leather, depending on the color that you order.

Aldo

Now through Sunday Aldo is having a GIFT FOR YOURSELF sale!  You will receive $50 off of $150 (CODE: GFT50), $25 off $100 (CODE: GFT25, or $15 off $75 (CODE: GFT15).  

These Zerah Flats come in black, red, and bone.  The red and black colors are currently $15 off, before promo code!  I like these shoes because they have a designer look, without the designer price.

DSW

These Mia Anamarie Flats come in gray or black faux suede.  Typically I am against purchasing faux suede or synthetic leather.  However, these shoes are adorable and will complete an outfit nicely!

The next pair of flats I am showing you are perfect for nannying, or any hard working woman!  The NoSoX Prima Leather Sport Flats are a perfect combination of style and comfort!  These flats come in burgundy, black, brown, navy, and metallic colors.

Polyvore

These Festive Strappy Pointed Flats have similar straps, buckles, and structure as my maroon Forever 21 flats.  These versatile shoes can be worn with almost anything.

These flats also come in burgundy with a different link.

These 'Kitsch' Pointy Toe Flats are made of leather.  They are also very similar to the flats that I own, however, these are made of a more durable material than mine.

If my strappy flats appealed to you, I hope that this list helped you find similar ones that you like!  I bought my maroon strappy flats from Forever 21.  They are currently not sold online, however, they may still be sold in select stores.  

Have a great night!