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Ruffle Navy Blouse + My New Whatsmode Store

January 29, 2018

It’s been a minute since I’ve been on the blog. It feels good to be back! Not sure how long it will last but I’ve missed it.

Before I get into anything, I would just like to say that if any of you is feeling overwhelmed with life, your job situation, family situation, just remember that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve had some life lessons this past week – things I already knew but had to be reminded of. One thing’s for sure, the energy you put out there is exactly what you will get back. I was in a funk for a while but once I decided to flip the script and change the energy, things started to change as if a light bulb was suddenly turned on. Life will always throw you curveballs, it’s up to you how you handle the situation. I know it’s hard when you’re in the moment because that’s all you can focus on but it helps to take a step back, breathe and think about how far you’ve come. Think about every bad experience you’ve had and ask yourself, “how did I get out of that situation or did that situation last?” Anyway, that’s it for my ramblings but I had to get that off my chest.

I can’t begin to tell you how obsessed I am with this ruffle blouse. I love tops that are a bit loose and a little dramatic and this one fits the bill. The top is a bit sheer so you will need to wear a camisole of some sort underneath. I styled it with dark blue denim jeans (similar here) that I wear to death, and I absolutely love the pairing.

I wanted to offset the blue tones a bit so I added these gold metallic heels and I think that they complemented the look so well. (The black is linked but scroll through for all color options).

You can find this gorgeous top here on my personalized WhatsMode store.

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This post was sponsored by WhatsMode. All opinions are my own.

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Styling Two Sweaters For Sweater Weather

December 11, 2017

Happy Monday! Did you all have a great weekend? We had our first snow in New York and it was beautiful…from afar. My little one went out to play in it but the rest of us stayed indoors. The hubs and I basically binged on Netflix and it was wonderful!

Now that it’s getting cold, it’s time to pull out all those sweaters. In today’s post, I’m styling two different sweaters, one styled casually and the other a bit dressier.

I styled this OTS sweater with black cropped pants and black heels to give it a dressier look. I’m carrying this Cole Haan crossbody bag that I picked up at half price during the Black Friday sale. It helps to break up the monotone colors and gives my outfit a little pop.

This blue cowl neck sweater I styled a bit more casually with jeans and booties. I Iove this sweater for not only the beautiful baby blue color but I love the cowl neck style as well.

Both sweaters are pretty warm but I feel that with the OTS I would need to wear a scarf to cover my neck and shoulders cause baby it’s cold out there! 🙂 OTS sweaters to me are a bit tricky in cold temperatures, don’t you think?

What are your favorite sweater styles this season?

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your support.

This post was sponsored by Rosegal. All opinions are my own.

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Keeping It Light And Bright For Fall/Winter

November 27, 2017

Hi Everyone! Hope you had a nice long weekend and a wonderful Thanksgiving! It was a pretty low-key one for us since my mom just had surgery last week and we wanted to keep things quiet for her. So, we spent Thanksgiving together with the kids and visited with my mom and sister after dinner.

So, I’ve made a decision, I’m through with following the no-white after labor day rule. I know that some of you folks don’t follow that rule but I always have. But no more! This outfit that you see here is proof of that. This is probably the first year that I’ve ever worn white pants on a cold day and after labor day. But I love it and I’m going to stick with it. With the change in weather and the time change with it getting dark early, it’s important for me to keep my spirits up and keep things light. This outfit totally helped me do just that. I was in the best mood wearing these white jeans and light-colored cardigan.

I received so many compliments on this cardigan when I wore it. It really stands out against the darker colors of the colder months and I’m so happy with it. The material itself is thick and the quality is pretty great. I would highly recommend this cardigan to anyone.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a great week!

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Update Your Nail Polish Collection With Heroine NYC

November 20, 2017

Happy Monday! I can’t believe this week is Thanksgiving. Where has the year gone? Not only that, it seems everyone is already gearing up for Christmas although we haven’t even made it to Thanksgiving yet. I have to admit, I’m one of those people too. I already have my Christmas tree up, granted I haven’t finished decorating it but I’m definitely in the spirit.

In the spirit of giving, I found a brand that could sure make that special female in your life happy. Heroine NYC sells a wide assortment of nail polishes ranging from pinks, neons to jet black. I had the opportunity to try out a few colors and I have to say that I’m impressed with the quality of the polishes. One thing that I must mention is that all of Heroine NYC’s polished are vegan and cruelty free. So I’m definitely sold!

Now, I’m borderline obsessed with painting my nails because if I don’t, they tend to chip or break. So, I make sure that my nails are done on a regular basis but I do mostly paint them myself. Since I do my nails pretty often, I run out of polish very quickly, especially the ones that I love and wear on repeat. So with that being said, I’m always ready and willing to try out new colors so it was a win-win situation for me when I got the opportunity to try the Heroine NYC polishes.

Pinks are my absolute favorite and of course that’s the color I gravitated to when I received the collection. My favorite pink is the Sugar Spun” which is just like cotton candy. It’s such a beautiful soft pastel color and I just love it. I think the other two pinks “Peach Please” and the neon pink “Mean Girl” are a bit bolder and better suited for the summer.

I also grouped the neon pink with this second set which I think are more suited for the summer but how beautiful are these hues? The blue “Royal Blood” is definitely a must have since it’s my all-time favorite color, but that’s of course only when I want to go bolder. The deep purple called “Touch Me Not” is so pretty but I do think it’s better suited for warmer temps as well.

I call the next set the Christmas collection. How fitting because we’ve got some sparkle with the silver (“Watch Me Sparkle” and gold (“Gold Digger”)! They will definitely be my go-to holiday colors. Don’t they have the best names?

Heroine NYC also sells nail care products like this cuticle oil which I’ve been using non-stop!

Heroine NYC is having a 40% off Black Friday sale with code BF2017 where you can save on polishes or nail care products. Sale goes through Cyber Monday. The polishes sell for $10 a pop so you’ll be saving big time, believe me!

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Thank you for stopping by the blog and have a great week.

This post was sponsored by Heroine NYC. All opinions are my own.

The Best Holiday Gifts With L’Occitane

November 16, 2017

That wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching and it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas once again. Are you like me where you get stuck trying to figure out what to give that special someone in your life? Well, these L’Occitane Advent Calendars make the perfect gift for your mom, your sister, your aunt or anyone who would appreciate a bit of pampering. What I love about these Advent Calendars is that they are chock full of products and there are so many to choose from! Each day you can try a different product and decide which is your fave! The packaging in itself is so gorgeous and I am truly blown away. I had so much fun going through the drawers of the Luxury Advent Calendar and the Signature Advent Calendar took me back to childhood because I felt like I was playing an awesome game of guess what’s under the lid. 🙂

The Signature Advent Calendar contains 24 beauty products – a mix of Almond scented hand creams, oils, soaps plus Alesienne Eau de Toilette, Shampoo, Conditioner, Shea Butter-based creams and Cherry Blossom among other flower scented skin care products. My favorite from this set are the Cherry Blossom Shower Gel and Shimmering Lotion. My skin feels amazing after using them and I just love the scent!

The Luxury Advent Calendar also contains 24 Almond scented products some of the same as in the Signature Advent set with the exception of youth preserving products plus makeup remover among others. From this box, I really love the Comforting Cream and the Essential water.