COLORFUL STRIPES AND CAT EYES

OUTFIT DETAILS: JEANS (sold out, linked alternatives in post) | BLOUSE | similar SUNGLASSES | SANDALS 

I'm on a serious hunt for more wide leg pants. Obsessed! I've been obsessed with them since last year as you can see in my post 4 Reasons to Wear Wide Leg Pants. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few of my latest summer buys with you guys. This jewel tone vertical stripe blouse is right up my alley and easily elevates any denim piece. I wore mine with this wide legged pair of jeans and am planning to wear it with this midi jean skirt next. Also, cat eye sunglasses are a perfect and inexpensive wardrobe update for summer.

5 STYLISH FINDS FOR SUMMER 2018

Okay yes, I admit it, my hair isn't brushed in these pics! But I'm really bad with hair and lately I feel like it actually better when I don't even try. So I skipped "styling" it, which is usually a 2 second messy bun anyway. So what do you think - good or bad idea? Leave me your honest thoughts in comments please. I can take it I promise though I don't promise to do anything about it necessarily:)

Anyway, I wanted to share some awesome summer finds this week, most of them at a very affordable price point, because I'm a mom and my 5 year old routinely spills snacks/drinks on me and steps on my shoes:) First up, Find #1, I found this amazingly flattering red/white tiered wrap dress with a flounce bottom. And it's only $35 - you're welcome! You can wear it all summer since stripes are always nice as they say. And of course it makes an easy July 4 ensemble. I couldn't find the image to include in the shoppable scroll bar so use the link here to find it easily.

SUMMER GETAWAY DRESSES

I finally had time to go shopping again, just in time to get ready for all those summer getaways and all those summer weddings coming up! I bought several that are super versatile and can easily go from the beach to a wedding depending on how you style them. Wearing a higher heel or strappier shoe is a no-fail way to make the outfit appropriate for dressier occasions.

First up, this flouncy handkerchief hem dress under $50. I also included my picks from the J.Crew promotion today and if you're interested, you can see my fitting room pics on Instagram in my Stories.

A CANDY COLORED 2018

OUTFIT DETAILS || similar COAT | SWEATER | PUMPS | BAG

This "l'amour" sweater is one of my season favorites! It's an outfit maker and super comfy to boot. All sizes are available right now - I'm wearing an XS, which is a tiny bit relaxed but still fitted enough to work well on petite frames. Also, it's only $18...so there is literally no reason not to buy it! If you're a fan of orange or purple then you'll be extra in love with this sweater. I've worn it a million times since buying - it seems to make all my outfits more interesting.

END OF WINTER PICKS

SHOP MY OUTFIT: DRESS under $60 | similar COATS HERE and HERE | SUNGLASSES, also love THESE | SANDALS 

The end of winter is finally in sight. Even then, these last few cold weeks are really dragging. My teddy coat has been really good ever since we broke out of the 30's temps - the texture is amazing for dressing up the simplest of outfits. Mine's old but this one under $130 is a great buy for staying warm from now through Spring. For a heavier teddy coat, I really like this one from Whistles but it's a little pricier too - but a great neutral color and cut that can be worn next year as well.

LAST MINUTE CYBER MONDAY BUYS

So, Cyber Monday's here! I've been woefully slow to post what I've been shopping - sorry. To be honest I've been in my PJ's most of the holiday weekend and am coming out of my turkey oblivion very slowly. I wore this outfit over the weekend - skirt from Zara, sweater from H&M (30% off today), tights courtesy of Zohara tights (they are offering 25% off everything). This outfit is kind of a party on the bottom and a lazy day on the top, which perfectly represents my mood on a long holiday weekend. Anyway, there are a ton of sales out there and all the good stuff sells out fast so without further ado, here are the best sale picks so you can take advantage tonight. Even if you're reading this post after Monday, some of the sale prices do get extended sometimes so it's worth checking them out anyway.

WHAT TO WEAR WHEN FALL FEELS LIKE WINTER

SHOP THE OUTFIT: DRESS | SCARF | VEST | similar BOOTS | HAT | LONG SLEEVE TEE

This Fall has just turned SERIOUSLY cold. How to dress warmly and still look cute is a topic near and dear to me since I live in Boston where it's hella cold. And I hate being cold! So what's the secret to cold weather style? To me, the trick to stylish winter dressing boils down to wearing thin layers that are warm. I find that having a good selection of the right layers at hand is super important. So I'm sharing my cold weather dressing process and a few pieces that have been invaluable in my quest to stay warm and still look somewhat cute when it's freezing out!

HOLIDAY OUTFITS PART 2

DRESS (now only $17)| similar JACKET | BELT | SANDALS | EARRINGS | Holiday clutches HERE or HERE

If you're looking for a last minute Thanksgiving (or other holiday) outfit, I've found the perfect dress, now on sale for under $20! This deep blue color is so flattering and I love the soft feminine style of the dress. It also comes in a very pretty pink. It's cut like a tunic so styling it with a glittery belt is a great way to create the shape you want and also add some holiday sparkle. Also really love this gorgeous new arrival floral red dress.

5 FALL BASICS YOU NEED

Yes, even I, the queen of color and prints, wear neutrals! And jeans!

I hadn't planned to post today and only have a couple of pictures of this outfit - only candids. But I wanted to share a few of my recent finds because they're all such good DEALS and because they're pieces every Autumn/Winter wardrobe needs no matter what your style. They're also all under $100 so they're super budget-friendly. Too good not to share even though I don't have images for all of them.

THAT HOLIDAY MOOD: HOLIDAY OUTFITS PART 1

SWEATER | SKIRT | BOOTS (sold out) similar HERE | HAT

I don't know if it's just me but the minute we hit November I start getting into the holiday mood. Wearing red is one easy way to get festive without putting in a lot of effort. And what I love about red pieces is that they're not relegated to the holiday season - as you can see in this post. All my red pieces here can be styled differently to be worn anytime. This floral pleated skirt is an easy piece to wear to work, just around or to a holiday party depending on how you style it. The flowers are so vibrant and the black background of the print makes it super easy to wear. I picked up this chunky sweater yesterday for only $20 that has a really cool drape and would go perfectly with this skirt since it's a slightly cropped length.