FASHION FRIDAY: SASSY SUIT

Happy Fashion Friday jet setters!  Hope you all have some fun plans for the weekend...and Happy Father's Day to all of the dads and grandfathers out there!  Today's post is all about my love for the jumpsuit (a favorite of mine), and this sassy printed one for under $35 at H&M was just too good to pass up!  I added a hat (bad hair day), a cardigan, a clutch and some sandals for church, but can't wait to wear it again for a date night with some high wedges and maybe a jean jacket. It's comfy and loose (two mom-friendly qualities), and looks like you spent a lot of time picking out an outfit, when it's just one piece and go!  Gotta love that!

Jumpsuit: H&M

Cardigan: Forever 21 (old, similar)

Sandals: Forever 21

Hat: Urban Outfitters

Clutch: c/o Vera Bradley

Bracelets: BaubleBar

Ring: Banana Republic

Sunnies: Chloe c/o Mills at Jersey Mall

FASHION FRIDAY: JET LAGGED

Happy Friday jet setters!  It's been about two weeks since I've blogged- one week jet setting around Spain, and one week settling in and overcoming jet lag!  We had a wonderful time in Spain, and I plan on posting more about it next week.  In the meantime, here's a Fashion Friday post in one of my favorite new tops from H&M.  I love stripes, and this top is flowy and super comfy.  I even wore it when we were in Spain.  I also put on my favorite new over-the-knee boots from Marshalls- such a great fall/winter wardrobe staple!  It's bittersweet being back.  I really love being home and enjoying fall this time of year, but Spain was just incredible, and the boys had a really great time too!  This weekend we are planning to take the boys to do some fun fall/Halloween activities.  What are you all up to this weekend?  

Top: H&M

Jeans: Calvin Klein via Marshalls (similar)

Boots: Franco Sarto via Marshalls (similar)

Bag: Michael Kors via Marshalls  (similar)

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Prada

Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Sira & Mara

Lipstick: MAC "Lady Danger"

FASHION FRIDAY: L

I actually took these pictures awhile ago; I was really intending to use them for a Valentine's Day fashion post (hence the pink sweater and heart scarf), but I forgot I had them.  Anyway, I found this sweater in the sale section at Old Navy, and once I saw "L," I had to have it!  What do you guys have planned this weekend?  We're checking out a restaurant in the city we haven't been to before for dinner Saturday night so I'm definitely looking forward to that!  Happy Friday!

Sweater: Old Navy

Scarf: H&M

Jeans: 7 For All Mankind

Boots: Vince Camuto

Sunnies: Zara (in-store similar here)

Bracelets: Stella & Dot 1, 2

Bag: Louis Vuitton

FASHION FRIDAY: MILITARY JACKET

I had been looking around for a military jacket as a transition piece into spring.  So when I saw this at J. Crew I knew I wanted it, and I was absolutely psyched to get it during their 40% sale!  This jacket is great to layer, and will be the perfect jacket to take with me on our upcoming trip to California!

Jacket: J Crew

Sweatshirt: H&M

Shirt: GAP

Jeans: LOFT

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Hello Fab

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Earrings: Stella & Dot

Ring: Stella & Dot

Bracelets: Stella & Dot 1, 2

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: FEELING DOTTIE

I really do love polka dot prints on fashion pieces- I think they are a lot of fun!  That is why when I was in H&M last week and I saw this top for under $20, I had to get it.  I paired it with polka dot pants (haha!) but I also think it will look great tucked into a skirt, or with jeans.

Top: H&M (can't find online, but just purchased in store so check your local H&M)

Pants: Old Navy (old similar here)

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Bag: Stella & Dot

FASHION FRIDAY: GO WILD!

Last weekend, we took the kids to a zoo we had never been to before (more coming up on that Monday, along with other fun kids activities, and where we ate).  Anyway, I contemplated whether or not I should wear this sweatshirt (part of me thinking it was cute and went with the theme, the other part of me wondering if the animals would want to chase me...haha)!  Well, I figured why not "go wild," and I went with it!  It was so cold that day, and since a lot of the animal exhibits are outside, I layered up with some accessories I picked up this winter, but haven't broken out yet.  What are you all up to this weekend?  Today is my son Brody's 1st birthday (sniff sniff)...can't believe he's one already, where does the time go?  Needless to say, we'll be partying it up for him this weekend!  Happy Friday jet setters!

Sweatshirt: H&M (similar here)

Turtleneck: H&M (similar here)

Jeans: LOFT

Scarf: Forever 21 (similar here)

Boots: Ugg Kensington

Gloves: Zara

Hat: Abercrombie & Fitch

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Coat: DKNY (similar here)

Necklace: Stella & Dot

Watch: Michael Kors (solt out but available here on ebay)

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year jet setters!  I hope you all had a fun and safe New Year's with your loved ones whether you jet setted or stayed home.  We're back home from a family vacation up to Lake George, New York in the Adirondacks where we went to ring in 2014.  We had an awesome time staying at The Sagamore Resort, and took the opportunity while we were up that far north to check out a few, very cool towns including Hudson, Saratoga Springs (where I actually went to college), Lake George, Bolton Landing and Gore Mountain.  I'll have much more on the trip coming up soon, but I have a ton of settling back-in to do with two kiddos.  In the meantime, here's some outfit pics from what I wore the day we left for the trip.  Hope you enjoy!

Jacket: Zara
Dress: H&M (old similar here and here)
Leggings: LOFT
Boots: DV by Dolce Vita
Earrings: Stella & Dot
Bracelet: Stella & Dot
Bag: Phillip Lim for Target
Lipstick: MAC Candy Yum Yum

FASHION FRIDAY: BLACK FRIDAY PATTERN MIXING

Happy Black Friday!  I'm not brave enough with two kids to want to head out to the stores to shop today.  Instead, I'm doing a little online shopping and hosting Thanksgiving at my house, and this is what I'm wearing.  I decided to do a little pattern mixing!  I think when pattern mixing is done right it can look so cool!  To be completely honest, I have definitely had a few "oops that didn't work" moments with mixing, but I think this one worked out okay.  By the way, I'm wearing quite a lot of Stella & Dot jewels!  Stella & Dot is having a great Black Friday sale which runs through Sunday...tons of beautiful stuff already on sale is an additional 25% off!  Shop my link here and remember to also come check out my stuff at the Asbury Park Winter Fresh Pop Up Show tomorrow!

Turtleneck: H&M (similar here)

Jacket: South Moon Under (similar here and here)

Pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Coach (similar here)

Bag: DVF

Necklaces: Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Bracelet: Stella & Dot (on sale here!)

ACCESSORIZING FOR TEMPLE GOURMET

After growing up in New York City, I am always hard-pressed to find good bagels, good pizza and good Chinese food.  Sorry if any of you guys disagree, but I just think the Big Apple does these things right.  Well, I have to say that I found a Chinese restaurant- in NEW JERSEY- that serves some of the BEST Chinese food on the other side of the George Washington Bridge...Temple Gourmet Chinese Restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey!

This BYOB, located on Broad Street, serves killer dumplings, ribs, and mu-shu pork.  We've also tried their chicken imperial (like a General Tso's), sesame chicken and beef and broccoli which were all tasty as well.  The ambiance is a little more upscale, but thankfully the prices are not.  Service is also great.  We've been there twice already, and I'm sure we'll back back again soon!

Here is what I wore to Temple Gourmet Chinese Restaurant...I am a big fan of accessories!  I love everything from jewelry to scarves, belts, and hats...you name it- because I think they can add that extra bit of pop to an otherwise dull outfit.  Here are some of my latest accessory purchases (all under $20 each) that I feel my wardrobe was just lacking- a black floppy hat, a faux fur scarf, and a leopard-print belt.  I was just wearing jeans a black top to lunch, but with these extra accessories, I think the outfit looks a little more finished!

Hat: Target

Scarf: Windsor

Belt: J Crew Factory

Jacket: LOFT

Top: H&M

Jeans: GAP

Booties: Vince Camuto

Bag: Louis Vuitton