Our Weekend: Celebrating, Shopping & Fun

I was able to get out of work a little early on Friday which was so great! Oliver picked me up and we headed straight home. I promptly headed into the kitchen and whipped up some berry margaritas! We sipped our margs and caught up on our shows from the week. It was a blissfully uneventful night snuggling with my two favorite boys! :)

Saturday I hit the mall for a little spring shopping trip! The mall was insane it was so busy, likely due to all of the great sales going on. I was able to check off several bridal shower gifts, it is so fun when you are able to buy something for the bride that you love and are excited to gift!

I also picked up a few pieces perfect for spring including these Jack Rodgers Jelly Sandals they reminded me so much of the jelly shoe days from my childhood I had to have them! (in two colors)  Use the code SAVE at Lord & Taylor they are having the buy more save more sale!

 I was almost out the door, and then I laid eyes on this Ted Baker skirt and I fell in love! I love the pattern, the fullness of the skirt & of course the pockets! Keep an eye out for how I style this in the very near future! 

My love for NARS Satin Lip Pencil is no secret, I stumbled upon this color and HAD to have it! :)

Saturday night we got dressed up and headed to one of our favorite places to celebrate my parent's 30th wedding anniversary! We had a great dinner, amazing company and really enjoyed the night! :)

Outfit details: Dress- Old Navy (old)  similar Necklace-JCrew (now at factory) here,  Bracelet- Stella & Dot here, Crossbody Bag- Kate Spade (old) similar, Lips- NARS Satin Lip Pencil- here

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday- long weekends really are the best!

Oliver came home on Thursday after what felt like the longest two and half weeks ever! I was so happy to have him back. Thursday night we went to a fabulous dinner at Porcini's which is one of our favorite spots, we actually had our rehearsal dinner there so every time we go back it's a fun little reminder of an amazing time in our life! :) I am not sure Oliver was really even awake the whole time at dinner, the poor guy didn't know what time of day it was after traveling for the previous forty hours! I went with a causal look for dinner and paired my favorite monogram necklace with this beautiful necklace Oliver brought home from Australia :)

Friday we woke up early, dropped Clovis off at "doggie daycare" and hit the slopes! We had the best day skiing! I learned how to ski last winter and have been absolutely hooked! Oliver is a great skier he learned when he was only four in the Alps (totally normal right?). He has been the most patient teacher, but I am definitely catching up in terms of skill!

Friday night we had dinner plans with one of our favorite couples. Ashley & I have been friends since we met in college taking a summer class, and we became instant friends. I can always count on her for a great time, but also for the tough stuff too - a rare find in a friend! We love hanging out with her and her boyfriend, and they had friends who recently moved to town so they came to dinner as well. By the end of the night it was like we had all known each other for years, what a great time! I was so excited to wear my faux fur for dinner paired with this super cute Loft blouse & of course my new necklace from Oliver!

Onto the where. We decided to go to Precinct Kitchen & Bar - I am absolutely in love with this place! It is inside a hotel but the building itself is an old Boston Police Precinct- hence the name. Their menu is all "traditional Boston" fare, amazing cocktails, and all nestled in the cutest setting. They have vintage BPD photos and decor, as well as the most gorgeous outdoor patio. I actually went out there just to check it out despite the frigid temps, it is safe to say I will be back there soon, and most definitely when that patio is open!

Saturday I got see a friend from DC who was in Boston visiting family, it is always great to see her! We headed over to The Local for lunch, I love this place (I blog about it all the time!), so I wanted to show Erin what it was all about. It is one of the few places in the area that reminds me of the DC foodie scene. Lunch was super casual so I went for flats, boyfriend jeans & the cutest Zara sweater!

Clo got his second haircut Saturday afternoon in preparation for getting fixed next week! My sweet boy has had a rough few weeks with his preop visit where they found an ear infection, having his Dad gone, and now getting fixed. However we will be back on track soon and if plans work out he will be starting Advanced Puppy class in February!

Saturday & Sunday night I worked overnights rounding out the end of my night shift schedule as I transition into a new role! :)

Sorry for the super long post, we just had so much fun this weekend it was a blast to recap! I have also recently started an Instagram just for the blog where I have been posting outfits of the day & other fun things so follow along @passthebubblyblog 

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! :)

Date Night Top Knot

 If you have viewed some of my pasts posts- especially on Instagram you'll notice I am queen of the top knot. Mostly due to laziness, I have super thick hair (I know stop complaining) but it takes a lifetime to tame so I often toss it up & accessorize to the nines to compensate :)

I wore this outfit recently for date night nothing too fancy but I love getting dressed up after spending so much time in over sized scrubs!

A good pair of black pants can really transition to many different situations, these are Loft from last year, they have the perfect balance of stretch without giving that saggy look after some time. I have had them tailored so I can wear them with both flats & heels.

I paired these pants with a silk blouse- total steal from target & black leather booties with of course a gold zipper! :)

Onto the accessories- I love this necklace! A friend of mine wore it out & I promptly went home to purchase it. It is from JCrew, now on the factory site. It is super versatile (and only $27!) I have worn it with dresses, sweaters and layer with smaller pieces. I will say it is definitely on the shorter side so I often add a chain extender ($9 from Stella & Dot) depending on the neckline.

The bag is a definite go to Kate Spade piece- I love the gold chain, and cute bow on the front! It also has an awesome polka dot lining which adds a little something extra when you open to reapply a lip!

The Scarf of the Season- Thanks to Zara

 I don't think you can look too far without seeing one of these gorgeous scarves this season. They made several colors, the most common being the tan with green/red- which of course is sold out!

 I always make sure to take a peek in every Zara I come across to see if they have it but no luck yet. However I do love the one I have and for $29.90 you can't beat it!















It is so soft, and really versatile! I am always trying out new ways to wear it but I think my favorite is having the "V' in the front and draping it under.

I also love that it is such a statement piece- I paired this with minimal (for me) accessories!

Sweater: Gap old, see this Scarf: Zara Jeans: old- love these & these, Booties: DSW old, check out these,  Earrings: Kate Spade Necklace: Etsy Watch: Kate Spade: old see this one