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: HERE WE SNOW AGAIN!

It's the first day of Spring today and Old Man Winter is preferring to stick around!  That's right...more snow today!!!  When will it end?  We snapped these pictures a couple of weeks ago and I didn't know if I would ever post them because the weather was warming up and it seems Spring was coming, but with this forecast...I thought why not?  At least it's supposed to warm up tomorrow!  These are also the first pictures I've posted on the blog with my new bangs.  I wanted to do something different and thought I'd give them a shot.  I'm not too sure how long I'll keep them though because I have curly hair and they are very high maintenance!  (they also look a bit messy here as I was wearing a hat) Anyway, hope you all have a great weekend and see some sun wherever you are!

Top: BB Dakota via Lord & Taylor
Leggings: Forever 21
Coat: Zara (old)
Hat: Purchased in Iceland
Boots: Rachel Zoe
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Bracelet: Sira & Mara
Sunnies: Italia Independent

FASHION FRIDAY: ADDED COLOR

TGIF!!!!!!!!  So happy it's the weekend!  Today's outfit is pretty basic, sort of my "momiform" of what you can find me in on a daily basis running around with two little ones- jeans and a comfy top.  I always tend to gravitate toward black, but here I added color by way of some new pieces I got from the Stella & Dot spring line.  Added color can help make an outfit pop, it can add new life to an outfit you've worn a dozen times, and it helps make your mood pop too, especially with the winter we've been having!  The good news is, Spring is just 21 days away and I'm sure I'm not the only one who is looking forward to it!!!!

Top: Lucky Brand via TJ Maxx (similar)

Jeans: Forever 21

Booties: Nine West

Bag: Michael Kors via Marshalls

Necklace: Stella & Dot (email me to order)

Earrings: Stella & Dot (email me to order)

Sunnies: Dolce Gabbana

FASHION FRIDAY: KRAZY FOR KIMONOS

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...I am "Krazy" for Kimonos!!!  They are lightweight, great for travel, perfect to wear with a shirt and pants or over a bathing suit.  I got this kimono recently from one of my favorite boutiques at the Jersey Shore, Foolish Ginger- located in Asbury Park, New Jersey.  I love the colors and the pattern, and I know this will be on heavy rotation heading into spring and summer.  On another quick note before I go, I wanted to say that I am looking forward to this weekend, as I will be meeting other New Jersey bloggers at a brunch on Sunday!  I'll have more details about it next week.  Happy Friday!!!

Kimono: Foolish Ginger

Top: Marshalls (love this)

Leggings: LOFT

Booties: Rachel Zoe

Clutch: Deux Lux

Sunnies: Dolce & Gabbana

Necklace: Sira & Mara

Bracelet: Sira & Mara

FASHION FRIDAY: SIRA & MARA

For those of you who read this blog or who follow me on Instagram, you know that I am a HUGE fan of Sira & Mara.  Sira & Mara is a fantastic online accessories boutique that sells everything from pretty necklaces, to fun bracelets, scarves and leg warmers.  The motto of the company is "Accessories that break the rules, not the bank!"  And, as a mom of two who loves to shop and loves to wear stylish things, that definitely is something I like!  I mean really...who doesn't love to wear on-trend accessories that you can buy ranging in price from about $5.99-$21.99???  But, the real reason why I continue to shop at Sira & Mara is because of the owner and founder Sandy Bodeau!  Now, Sandy and I have never met in person, we've only become friends through Instagram (which may sound crazy), but we've really connected and continue to do so almost every day.  Sandy has a special way about her that she loves to connect with people and she makes her customers feel like friends, not just people placing orders online from her website.  I only know a little bit about Sandy's story, but it is truly amazing.  She moved here less than a decade ago from Spain with only a few hundred dollars in her pocket, but she had a vision and she had a dream and that was to create Sira & Mara.  And since then she has worked so hard to make her business become a success.  She mostly uses social media outlets like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to promote her line instead of marketing.  She is dedicated, she is kind, she is compassionate, she loves her family and her friends, and she has a really big heart and soul!  That's why I really love wearing her stuff!  I wear it with pride!  I get compliments all of the time from people asking me where I got my necklace from.  I'm always so happy to introduce them to Sira & Mara, and they're always excited to know that they can get the beautiful jewelry without burning a hole in their wallet!  I hope to meet Sandy one day in person because she is just AWESOME!!!

Now onto this gorgeous necklace!!!  There's a really fun story behind it!

The other night I got a package in there mail from Sandy with this necklace and a letter inside to me and two other fashion bloggers (Lauren McBride and Theresa Millio).  Sandy wrote that this necklace never actually made it into production for Sira & Mara, but she loves it so much that she wants to share the love by letting us "borrow" it and wear it before finally mailing it back to her.  She calls it the #Sisterhoodofthetravelingnecklace!!!  I mean, how fun is that?  I can keep the necklace and wear it as many times as I want to before mailing it off to Lauren, and Lauren to Theresa.  Here I paired it with a new fun and colorful aztec sweater, boyfriend jeans and booties.  I think I want to wear it with a dress next because it is just so stunning!   Anyway, I just had to tell you all about Sira & Mara, Sandy Bodeau and the fun story behind today's post!  Hope you all have a great weekend, and I'll catch up with you here on Monday!

Necklace: Sira & Mara (not available, but love this and this and this)
Top: Forever 21
Sweater: Katherine's Boutique
Jeans: Forever 21
Booties: DV by Dolce Vita via Marshalls 
Bag: H&M
Sunnies: Marc Jacobs (old, similar here)

FASHION FRIDAY: WINTER NEUTRALS

Happy Friday!!!  For today's fashion Friday post, I put together an outfit that is mostly winter neutrals with winter white...a creamy color that I just love (everything from my earrings and bracelet, to my shirt and pants).  I found this poncho at Forever 21, and love how it has winter white in the pattern.  The brown then added just the right pop of color to the look, and I tied it all together with my bag and boots.  I'm usually more of a person who will chose black when it comes to clothing, but every time I try a brown, white or neutral look, I always say to myself that I should try it more.  I'm looking forward to lots of color for the spring and summer, but sometimes it's nice to embrace the current season and show it off by way of fashion! What are your favorite colors to wear?

Poncho: Forever 21
Top: Forever 21
Pants: Anthropologie (old, similar here)
Boots: DV by Dolce Vita
Bag: Calvin Klein (old, similar here)
Sunnies: Target
Earrings: Purchased in Paris years ago!
Bracelet: Stella & Dot (old, similar here)
Watch: Michael Kors

FASHION FRIDAY: BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

If you live in the northeast like me, then you know how cold it has been this winter!  Not much snow yet, but absolutely freezing and frigid!!!  I really should commit to dressing like a snow bunny from this moment forward (snow boots, snow suit, face mask), but the problem is when you spend so much time in and out of the car like I do, you just can't...it's way too bulky!  Enter this sweatercoat from Anthropologie.  It's warm enough for the quick trips into and out of the car, it has a faux fur collar, is long, and for those really cold days it can even be worn under your winter coat.  I feel like this will be a great piece in my wardrobe for years to come.  Hope you all have a fun weekend!  Catch up with you here on Monday!

Sweater: Anthropologie

Jeans: LOFT

Boots: Steve Madden via Amazon

Bag: Michael Kors via Marshalls

Hat: Target

Sunnies: TJ Maxx

Earrings: Stella & Dot

Ring: Forever 21

Bracelet: Sira & Mara

FASHION FRIDAY: THE CAPE COAT

Like the love I have for the blanket scarf (click here to read), I too have a deep admiration for the cape coat.  Anything, big, over sized, warm and comfy has my name all over it living in the northeast. I found this one at H&M recently for $30!  I almost shied away from it because I am more of a black girl than brown when it comes to clothing choices.  But, I went for it because it just screamed fall, and I couldn't resist for the price.  What are your favorite colors to wear?  Hope you all have a great weekend!

Sweater: H&M

Cape: H&M

Scarf: H&M (found in store, similar)

Jeans: Forever 21

Booties: BP via Nordstrom

Hat: Nordstrom

Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Sunnies: Target

FASHION FRIDAY: THE BLAKET SCARF

Oh how I love fall and blanket scarf season!  A jumbo scarf like this is the best thing to have in your wardrobe this time of year because it is so warm, and can be worn as a scarf or over your shoulders like a blanket due to it being over sized.  I found this one at Zara when we were in Toledo, Spain recently which makes it extra special.  I always take one of these with me when I jet set somewhere because you never know how cold it could be.   And can we just talk about these fabulous faux leather jogger pants that I found at Target recently?  They are extremely comfy and can be dressed up or down.  I will be wearing them all fall and winter long.  Speaking of Spain, Rich is returning from a work trip to Barcelona tomorrow.  The boys and I are looking forward to having him back!  Hope you all have a great weekend!

**My little cutie pie wanted to jump in the "outfit pic."** ;-)

Scarf: Zara

Sweater: H&M

Pants: Target

Booties: Nine West via Marshalls (similar)

Bag: Michael Kors via Marshalls (similar)

Sunnies: Target

Watch: Michael Kors