Ruffle Dress

The ruffle trend on dresses is big this year and I am completely on board with it. This Ruffle dress from JCrew is going to be my staple for the summer. I love a dress that fits well and can be worn to so many different events and places.

Jcrew: Ruffle dress | Jack Rogers: sandals  | Kate Spade: (SIMILAR) | Raybans: Clubmaster

 I actually just wore this dress to my preschool's graduation ceremony and then immediately jumped in the car for a four-hour road trip to Maine (You can read all about our trip in this post here). It was a long day and I was comfortable in this dress the entire time.

The ties on the sleeves are adjustable when I first tried this on the sleeves were a little tight but after I readjusted them they were perfect. This dress also comes in a variety of other patterns and colors which are also so cute! Being under 40$ it is the perfect summer dress. At the preschool graduation, one of the mom's commented on this dress saying how summery it looked.

Dreaming of Spring | My Wishlist

Today all of the school in my area closed due to a large amount of snow we are supposed to receive today and I can honestly say I am soooo over the winter. It makes me so jealous to see all of these bloggers who live in warmer climates I live vicariously through them. So, on this snow day to make myself feel better I have compiled a small list of all the items that are on my wishlist for the upcoming spring season.

Tops:

There are so many cute tops that are available for this spring season, this off the shoulder top with the lemon detailing is so cute and gives off such a spring vibe. I have a thing for off the shoulder tops as you can tell through just this list. Both of these tops from Francesca's have such beautiful detailing on them. I'm also in love with this oversized tunic, which is a little pricey but I can see getting so much use out of this that I think it would be a good investment.

Accessories:

How cute is this Kate Spade bag from their new spring line?! The whole line just screams out spring vibes, they even have a bag that looks like a picnic basket, I mean how cute?! I also added these aviator sunglasses to my wishlist, because I have been wanting ray ban ones but I feel like I'm not an aviator person so I don't want to spend tons of money when these rose gold ones from Target for 17$ are just as cute.

Shoes:

I feel ashamed because I may have said how ugly I thought mules were awhile back and now I own way too many pairs of mules. These pink mules from Target will be the next pair to add to my collection. I also found these booties, which are exactly what I have been looking for, I think these are the perfect transition from winter to spring shoe and they look so cute with so many outfits. These are perfect to wear with a dress but also with white jeans and this top.

If I didn't want spring to come soon I definitely want spring to come now after going through all these items.

J Crew Teddie Sweater

Can you actually believe that I put up an outfit post today?? The last outfit post I put up was this one at the beginning of December. Honestly, it has been so cold here that I knew for me my pictures wouldn't come out the way I wanted them to so I held off for a little but we are back now and I have some pretty cute outfits to come in the future. 

Sweater: J Crew | Jeans: Banana Republic (Cheaper on Banana Republic factory) | Shoes: Target | Bag: Kate Spade

 For my first outfit back I am coming to you in a J Crew Teddie Sweater and if you don't own one of these you need to go out and get one. There are so many different ways to wear these that they are so worth it and they come in so many different colors. I have been thinking about doing a post that focuses on one item and shows three or four different ways to wear it. This teddie would be my first item so if that's something you want to see in the future let me know in the comments below!

Kyle bought me this Kate Spade bag for Christmas and I am obsessed with it, there are compartments on the sides and then a middle part which makes for so much room. Speaking of Kyle did you read his Valentine's day gift guide for him post from Friday? I always think his posts are hysterical to read. If you haven't read it you need to go look at it and there are some really good gift ideas in there.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her

Valentine's day is quickly approaching, which means it is time for the gift guides to start appearing. For Kyle and I we don't spend very much on Valentine's day we usually stick to a budget of about 50$ and then go to a nice restaurant. We have done this almost every year and this year we're going to be super boring with gifts because we are going right to Pandora to pick up a ring. Last year Kyle bought me this ring and this year I want a smaller ring to stack on top of it. The reason we are going to the store is because I want to pick one that looks the best with the ring I have, and Kyle is good with it so we are going for it!

Jewelry is always a great idea for any women for Valentine's day, I think the whole idea of something small and thoughtful is such a great thing for someone special in your life to show that you care. I am loving this bracelet from bony Levy and this bracelet from Gorjana, they are both so delicate and would be perfect to stack with other bracelets or wear on their own.

It's been awhile since I have looked on the Alex & Ani website but I recently saw this necklace on the Lord and Taylor website and I really love it. I love long necklaces with a stone especially the ones from Kendra Scott but I love this one and the meaning behind it. This is the love trio necklace which would be perfect for my mom because she has three kids it's also expandable so you can wear it short or long.

My Favorite Sweater of the Fall Season

Top: Exposed seam sweater (SIMILAR and SIMILAR) | Jeans: Core high rise skinny | Shoes: Mules | Kate Spade bag: Cedar street

When I say this is my favorite sweater this fall season, I really mean that I've been living in this sweater and haven't taken it off. The style of the mock turtleneck may be my favorite style of sweater this year. I really love that the turtleneck is coming back into style.

This outfit is from my recent trip to Manchester Vermont, we have made this weekend an annual trip with just the girls and we literally have so much fun I'm already looking forward to next year. This outfit was the perfect for shopping all day long. These mules were so comfortable I walked all day in them no problem. Such a fun weekend with my momma, sista, and my Kait.

Fall Wishlist

Cardigan | Shaft bootie | Plaid poncho | Gucci camera bag | Ripped step skinny jeans | Patagonia fleece vest | Tie cuff pullover sweater |  wool floppy hat | Cavell loafer mule

Fall is my favorite season for fashion, I love big comfy sweaters and booties. There are so many good items out this season this wishlist is just a small part of things that I saw that I need in my life. Like this sweater how cute are the sleeves?!?!

So to be honest when mules first came back into style I was not the biggest fan. But now they are slowly growing on me like these Kate Spade ones which have the most amazing detailing! These mules would look perfect with these step hem jeans. I love the unique hem on these jeans I think they are so cute!!

Off The Shoulder Dress at The Lake

 Outfit: Dress: Target | Shoes: Target | Hat: Target | Sunglasses: (similar), (really cheap version) | Necklace: Dogearred | Earrings: Sugarfix by baublebar (target)

This entire outfit is almost all from Target, I must say they are killing the game this year with their summer line. I ran in the other day for a fathers day bag and came out with this bathing suit AND this one. I mean Target gets me every time I go in but they're making it harder to resist going on a shopping spree these days. 

Am I the last person to find out that baublebar did a collab called sugarfix for target?!?! I am OBSESSED with all of the earrings and statement necklaces that they have there. These caught my eye right away and I knew I had to pick them up before they were gone.

Yesterday we spent the day on the boat for fathers day which was so nice and relaxing. We were a little nervous that the Thunder was going to start but thankfully it stayed away long enough for us to have a full day of fishing and searching for the eagle's nest.

P.S This dress wrinkles super easy.

A little shout out to my dad, who I'm pretty sure I could not survive life without him. Thanks, dad for taking my endless amount of phone calls asking stupid questions, for fixing something as soon as it needs to be done, and for just being there when I need ya. You are the hardest worker I know and the most caring and giving person I know. Thanks for everything, my dad, my co-captain, my best friend. 

The Perfect Ruffled Top

Top: Zaful | White Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: Target | Purse: Kate Spade | Necklace: Dogeared | Earrings: Baublebar

The pattern of blue and white striped tops are popping up all over the internet lately so naturally, I had to pick one out for myself. I love the ruffles around the neckline making it look and feel so light and airy. This top would be perfect for brunch or even a day at the office.

The weather here in New York has been hot and beautiful, on Sunday we had a relaxing day and I did not get out of the pool. It felt so good to just chill. This weekend we are going on the boat so I'm hoping to have a relaxing day on the lake.

Zaful has so many cute clothes including the turtleneck bodycon dress and the floral bodycon dress they are both so gorgeous and the website has so many other cute items that you should definitely check out. The turtleneck bodycon dress comes in such a beautiful color and the floral dresses are the most gorgeous patterns ever.

Happy hump day.

Thanks to Zaful for making this post possible.