Sales, sales, sales!

You know the saying, "if you're not making money, your spending it" - that is me this long weekend! I am off today, so I woke up late, grabbed a cup of coffee & my computer and sat down to troll all of the sales happening right now.

Here's what you need to know from women's fashion to home decor and everything in between! :)

1. J. Crew - they are having a 30% off sale on full priced items AND free shipping on all orders (use code: Weekend). Remember these two beauties from my Fashion Wish List post?!

2. Pottery Barn- they are having their Friends & Family sale, 20% off your total purchase! (Promo code: G4H7D6J1.

I love these antler napkins rings, I am thinking they would look beautiful on my Thanksgiving table!

3. Gap- they are having a 40% off sale (use code: LOVE). One of the things I love about the Gap is that you can dress the whole family from there, even the pregnant ladies! ;)

I totally NEED this for our little one! It is too cute for words!

I would likely live in this sweater for the remainder of this pregnancy! So cozy! 

4. Lord & Taylor- they are having a sale right now that's 20% off regular and sale priced items (promo code: COLUMBUS). However the Friends & Family sale is coming soon, I may have pre-ordered half of the Chanel counter (10% off beauty!) Stay tuned for my purchases! :) 

Fashion Wish List

When I think about fall I get super excited about planning my activities, wardrobe, and prepping for the holidays (remember my 1023043 million posts for my first Thanksgiving?).

This year I am a little sad to be missing out on a lot of the shopping. If there is one thing I miss about pre-pregnancy life it is buying cute clothes from my favorite stores (JCrew, BR, Nordstrom). I am finding it hard to justify splurging on fall trends which I know (more likely-hope) won't fit me next year. So instead here are the things I think YOU should buy so you can look cute, feel great & make this lady super jealous! :)

This beauty comes in 8 colors- I highly recommend checking it out!

I actually think I do need to purchase this for myself! I absolutely love the style! 

Nothing to wear...

I am the queen of the "I have nothing to wear" I think we can all admit we have said this before, maybe some of us more than others. When I actually put the time in to scour my closet 99% of the time I have the Goldilocks moment, "this one is just right"

Here is the 1% to that- work attire. I have always worn scrubs & dansko's to work, mostly of the time I enjoy the fact that I don't have to think about it just get dressed and go. Also I enjoy the fact that when something spills or splashes on said scrubs because it always does, I don't stress over it. However as I transition into this new role I will be wearing dress clothes primarily, with occasions when I am participating in direct patient care that I will wear scrubs.

I have looked through my closet in preparation, I have some of the basics- JCrew Winnie pants, blazers in several colors, blouses, and a few flats. What I see when I look through is probably two full weeks worth of outfits, which means it is time to do a little shopping! :)

I want to add a few more basics such as brown flats, a work bag, a few more pairs of pants, and then some skirts and shift dresses. Here are a few examples of things I love!

What are your go to work pieces? Do you have a favorite bag or shoe? I would love to hear your ideas!

Weekend Recap & the cutest J. Crew sweater!

Happy Monday! This Monday feels a bit worse than usual, maybe because it's the first full week after all of the Holiday celebrations? I need an extra shot in my latte today!

My weekend was the perfect mix of relaxation & celebration! I have been battling an awful cold, I got it just after Christmas and I thought I was turning the bend but it hit me again last Tuesday pretty hard, which also happened to be the day Oliver left for Australia for two whole weeks! I am warning you now please excuse the "bathroom selfies" I am seriously missing my photographer/husband..subtle hint for him to come home early ;)

After generous doses of NyQuil/DayQuil I finally felt better so Saturday I had a lunch date planned with an old friend. I hadn't seen her in so long so it was amazing to catch up on life, love & real life jobs! We went to The Local which I know I have mentioned before it is one of my absolute favorites in the area!

Saturday night I headed over to my cousins house for drinks (my cousin is one hell of a bartender as well) &

appetizers. We had an absolute blast hanging out and catching up! My cousin and her partner just bought an amazing apartment in Boston- I have serious real estate envy every time I walk in the door!

Case in point, that fireplace and woodwork is original to the house and we are talking over 100 years old...amazing!!

For a hostess gift I spiced up the usual bottle of wine gift with this awesome bottle coozie and corkscrew. I found these at J.Crew Factory just after the holidays and bought several. I loved the Polka Dot & Chevron mix and so they did they!














On the topic of J. Crew we can talk about my outfit, it is pretty much head to toe J. Crew! I got this sweater for Christmas and I absolutely love it. I like the fit, it isn't super fitted but it is short enough that I think the boxy look is really flattering! I also love the little sparkle along the neckline. The pants I have raved about before, they are the Winnie Pant and I am absolutely obsessed with them! You can get both of these items on sale for an extra 40% off with the code EXTRA40!

The flats are old from Gap, I love them at really like the pointy toe. Here are a few other similiar styles: Gilt: Elyse Pointed Toe flat, Steve Madden: Elusionl  use code SMFREE50 for free shipping!

NYE Style Guides: Accessories

I am a firm believer that accessories make the outfit, so here are a few of my favorites and some pieces I've found online that I think will spice up your outfit! :)

I absolutely love this necklace, I find myself constantly reaching for this piece when I am getting ready. I love that it is a stand out piece but is neutral in terms of color palettes. You can find it on sale as well which always helps!

Here is another staple I wear all the time. I love the sparkle it brings to any outfit!

These were a recent addition to my collection from Clovis (he sure has good taste). I have been wearing them non stop since I received them!

Lastly, I love this necklace from Stella & Dot they have it in gold, rose gold & silver. The detailing on the chain is beautiful which you can't really see in this photo so make sure to check out the site.

Also if you live in the Boston area I highly recommend you check out Jenny Boston. They have several locations- Belmont, Hingham, Westborough, Natick (in the mall) Medfield & a CT location. You can also check out their Facebook page, they do weekly sales on Wednesdays. I always find myself popping in for a last minute gift or something to wear for myself. The prices are very reasonable and they have a large selection of styles!

NYE Style Guide: The Dress Option

When I was eleven my parents surprised my siblings and I with a trip to Aruba on Christmas morning, we have been taking that trip every year since. In the last few years I haven't been going as often because it can be difficult to get that time off work. There were a few years where I would complain about having to go (I know how crazy that sounds) and not getting to spend NYE with my friends. Looking back I value those memories, being able to ring in the New Year with the people I love most in the world! I am surely missing being there this year, but I will be working so I couldn't go. :(

Regardless of how you celebrate this year you will want to look your best, so here are a few ideas for various settings! I always find I have the most fun when I feel good about how I look and what I am wearing, and of course when I am with people I love & who make me happy!

I love this JCrew chevron dress, I think it is fun and sparkly- perfect for a NYE party! I would pair this with black tights & over sized earrings. It looks like a few other people might be thinking the same thing- it is sold out in most sizes online but I would check your local JCrew store for available sizes!

I love this Express dress, the front is pretty but the back is definitely my favorite part! Even better it is on sale right now for $35!!

I personally can't pull off the crop top trend but this sure makes me wish I could! I love the peek of skin with black and sequins! Another Express find- these are sold as separates so you can mix & match all of the different crop top and skirt styles!

This dress is from the Kate Spade Saturday collection, check it out here. I love this dress, its structured up top but has movement in the skirt. I also love that its on sale using the code SALEAWAY



If dresses aren't your style keep an eye out for my jumpsuit & pant options post to follow! :)

Fantastic Finds: JCrew & Barbour

I wrote about Oliver's birthday briefly, mainly due to the fact that the post was published before his actual birthday & I had a few surprises up my sleeve!

We went to the outlets in Kittery, ME on Monday (his actual birthday) which he knew about. It is only about an hour from us and we wanted to check out the Barbour Outlet. We spent a good amount of time in there checking around & found him an awesome wax jacket so he was super happy! After that we checked out a few other stores. Le Creuset has an outlet store and we found these awesome salt & pepper shakers, I know so wild! ;)

We also went into Orvis where I found a Barbour jacket as well. Talk about a splurge day! I really love the jacket, especially the country pattern on the inside, it reminds me so much of Oliver's family home in the South of England.














I spotted the JCrew Factory store from across the road and could not resist. The people that work in that store are amazing! I tried on endless pairs of jeans, none of which fit. One of the women who worked there mentioned she has a hard time finding pants as well because of her height, she was the same height as me. She recommended these pants which I am IN LOVE with! 

I have never owned a pair of pants I didn't need hemmed before! I got them in black & navy, however I tried on the navy when I got home and for some reason they don't fit the same. I plan on switching them out for a different pair, maybe one with a fun pattern!

I also got this sweater which I've had my eye on for quite some time! Loved adding this to my closet!








I got to the register and could not have been happier, everything was 50% off and an additional 15%! Talk about a deal!

I am a firm believer in maintaining "girls nights" on my calendar. Getting dolled up & going for a night out with your girlfriends is good for the soul! My ladies nights usually entail dinner, drinks, dancing & lots of girl talk.

When I have a night out coming up I find myself scanning my closet for the perfect outfit, which is some variation of a skirt or dress and always heels!  I can't tell you how many stories I have heard about my insistence to dress up as a child, there are countless photos of me with my Mother's shoulder bags, heels and jewelery on. Many years later absolutely nothing has changed, and luckily those heels of hers are actually my size now! :)

For this look I went with an ultra feminine tulle skirt, this one is from The Loft (last season) however check out this Lauren Conrad version, and RED Valentino find! To give it a bit more edge I went with a faux leather sleeved shirt and black leather booties. I am wearing a statement Crystal Necklace currently available on J Crew Factory! The earrings are a staple in my wardrobe, I often find myself wearing them to work! - Overkill I know. They are Nancy Studs from Stella and Dot

I would love to hear what your favorite look is for a girls night out- leave a comment below to share!