Happy First Day of Spring!

Happy First Day of Spring, everyone! If you live in New England, then you might have begun this new season by bundling up. Boston had an unusually mild winter this year, with warm temps and little amounts of snow. Now, just as we were in the home stretch, we are expecting a Nor'easter (a storm or wind blowing from the northeast). 

While my boyfriend traveled this past week, my GSD and I packed up and left the city to spend time with my family in my small hometown, North Reading. We had a blast spending quality time with one another. However, after arriving home late last night, the three of us wanted to relax today. I kept it casual and was (secretly) a little excited that I did not have to pack up my scarves just yet.

Outfit Details: Black Grey Plaid Tassel Classical Scarve: Shein. THIS SCARF IS CURRENTLY 39% OFF! Black And White Stripe Shirt: Forever21. Similar Forever21 striped shirt: Nautical Stripe Oversized Top. Green Mossimo Jogger Pants: Target. Similar pants: Drawstring Jogger Pants - Mossimo. Classic Lokai Bracelet: The Paper Store. Classic Lifestyle Sneakers: New Balance. Similar New Balance sneakers: 574 Premium Cruisin, 574 Weekend Expedition, and 574 Winter Harbor.

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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.

As always, thank you for stopping by!

Arbonne Anti-Aging Skincare Line

Good evening! I hope you all had a great start to your week. For all of you busy girls out there, I want to tell you a little bit about a great skincare line called Arbonne. You may have heard of it. Arbonne was developed in Switzerland by a man named Petter Morck, together with a team of leading biochemists, biologists and herbalists.

Arbonne's formulas are based on botanical skin care principles. What I love most about this skincare line is that it is formulated without animal products or animal by-products. Personally, I find this very important. I am a huge animal-lover, and am conscious to buy products that are not tested on animals. Arbonne's products are also vegan and gluten-free, which is great! It is important to mention that there are no parabens, formaldehyde, PABA, mineral oil, petrolatum and phthalates toluene found in Arbonne products. This is something to be aware of, because all of these can be potentially harmful to your skin.

I am lucky enough to know an amazing woman who works for Arbonne! She was able to share with me some great products. The first one that I had the pleasure of trying is the anti-aging skincare line. This product is designed for women, of all skin types, ages 30-60+. According to Arbonne's research...

- after 24 hours 83% reported improvement in skin firmness.
- after 4 weeks 96% reported a reduction in the the appearance of fine lines.
- after 4 weeks 92% reported reduction in the appearance of wrinkles.

I did a trial run of this product for four days straight and felt great afterwards! At first, this anti-aging skincare line might seem a little intimidating. There are a lot of products, however, each are important in contributing to the care of your skin. I found myself looking forward to applying these creams in the morning and at night. My skin felt smooth, healthy, and refreshed. Now, I must mention that I have never used an anti-aging product before. However, I was happy with Arbonne and the results after my four day trial. I was especially comforted to know that what I was putting on my face was safe and environmentally friendly! I enjoyed using this product, and cannot wait to try other goodies from Arbonne!

As always, thank you for reading!

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.

As always, thank you for reading!

Marl Circle Hem Pocket Cover-Up

They say a Sunday well spent brings a week of content, and I could not agree more! Personally, I feel best when I wake up early, exercise, and do a little cooking/meal prepping. Being productive makes me feel relaxed, which is exactly how I spent this Sunday. After cooking breakfast my German Shepherd, boyfriend, and I, walked to The Fens for a little playtime! On days that I'm running around I want to feel comfortable, and over-sized cover-ups and sweaters are my go-to items. 

One of my favorites is my marl circle hem pocket cover-up from Express. I love to wear this oversized cover-up with a pair of jean leggings. I like the way the tight jeans contrast the baggy sweater. These versatile items are one of my favorite pieces, because they go well with so many items in my closet.  Whether you wear this cover-up with casual boots or heeled booties, your favorite jeans or a beautiful scarf, this cover-up will complete any daytime look.

OUTFIT DETAILS: Marl Circle Hem Pocket Cover-Up: Express. Tee: Express. Similar tees: Blue Soft Woven Short Sleeve Pocket Tee and Express One Eleven Grey Stripe London Tunic. Dark Wash Mid Rise Jean Legging: Express. Duck Boots: G.H. Bass & Co. Similar duck boots from Bass: Eastport Duck Boot. Premium Leather Crossbody Saddle Bag: Aldo. Similar leather crossbody bags from Aldo: here, here, and here. Head Wrap: Hand made in Vermont. Similar head wraps: here and here. Plaid Blanket Scarf: The Paper Store. Similar blanket scarves: Reversible Double Plaid Blanket Scarf (Red) and Reversible Double Plaid Blanket Scarf (Black). Greenwich Sunglasses: Nora NYC. USE MY PROMO CODE "MYNORANYC" TO RECEIVE 10% YOUR PURCHASE!!

As always, thanks for reading!

First Snow Storm of the Season

Happy Friday! If you live in New England, then you're experiencing crazy weather! This winter has been a warm and mild one. All week long we were running around without a jacket due to the fifty degree weather! Last winter was completely different. Boston broke it's record of amount of snow with 108.6 inches in total! Definitely earning us some bragging rights. However, after this unusually warm and sunny weather, we ended the week with a snow storm! How exciting?!

I woke up this morning and couldn't wait to finally wear a scarf and my Bass duck boots! I love the cold. There is something so magical about the first big snowfall. The ground is pure white; not brown from footprints and plows. The trees are perfectly sprinkled with powdered, and look beautiful against the white sky. Everything looks peaceful. Especially when you have no where to go, and someone to stay warm with. After a short day of nannying, I grabbed my boyfriend and walked around our neighborhood. Boston was so quiet, with barely anyone out from work. Walking around this afternoon only confirmed that I am a winter girl at heart.  

Being so in love with winter, I am all about the winter essentials and accessories. When I need to head out in the snow I always wear my Bass boots! Duck boots are big in New England; especially Bean boots from L.L. Bean. When there's snow on the ground, duck boots can be seen on almost every pair of feet. I have personally owned both Bass and Bean boots. I find that the Bass duck boots are not only warmer, but more affordable. Furthermore, they have various styles and coloring that change every winter. I have owned blue leather, green leather, and now brown leather duck boots from G.H. Bass & Co. The only downfall to these boots is that they do not run in half sizes. This is a little bit of a problem for me, being a size 6 1/2. I decided to go down a size because the 7's were too heavy to walk around in. Other than this detail, I love these boots!

OUTFIT DETAILS: Harlequin Duck Boot: G.H. Bass & Co. (Factory Outlet). Dark Wash Mid Rise Jean Legging: Express. Plaid Top: Old Navy. I purchased this shirt a few years ago. You can find other Old Navy plaid tops: here. Vest: Khols (Brand: Sonoma Life & Style). This vest was given to me as a gift a few years ago. You can find other great vests: Chaps' Printed Vest, G.H. Bass & Co.'s Cheyenne Faux Shearling Vest, and A&F's Hooded Puffer Vest. Plaid Scarf: Forever 21. Similar plaid scarves: Country Outfitter's Katydid and Land End's Oversized Square Scarf. Faux Fur Pom Thick Knit Beanie: Express. This hat comes in a few other colors and can be found on this page.

Thanks for reading and enjoy the snow!