Updated Classics!

1) Amazon 2) Street Level 3) Treasure & Bond 4.) BP 5.) Good American 6.) Chelsea 28 7.) NYDJ 8.) Caliente 9.) Leith 10.) Rebecca Minkoff 11.) Free People 12.) Treasure & Bond 13.) Lulu's

Maybe its the mom in me now, but this spring for the first time ever I am so excited to re-work the amazing classic pieces I already own in my wardrobe instead of shelling out money for useless trendy items that a hundred other people will be pushing on Instagram. While shopping is an addiction of mine, I realized that I have some heart-worthy items that I'm pumped to challenge myself and re-style a bunch of different ways. Of course I bought a couple pieces for spring that are fresh updates on classic styles to freshen up my own closet. 

Above are some of my favorite items I recently purchased and some I'm crushing on! Read on to see how to style them!

1. Distressed denim boyfriend jacket - I just bought this and the fit is slightly baggy. I'll be wearing this over a cute top, skinny denim and my new slides that happen to be #3! I'll also dress-down a cute dress by throwing this over my shoulders. I found this jacket on Amazon.

2. A chic bag with a gold hoop detail? Love! This bag is under $100, and even comes with a smaller bag inside. This brand is Street Level at Nordstrom, and is one of my favorite bag brands. 

3. Slides have been hot since last year, but no fur slides for me. A pointy-toe slide in a modern color with an edgy detail is classy, chic and can update any look. I love the fresh white and plan on wearing these with everything. These are the Treasure & Bond x Something Navy at Nordstrom.

5,7,9. I'm a skinny denim lover for life, I think they are so flattering and chic and this spring I can't get enough of distressed styles and pairs with raw hems. I have #7 from NYDJ and they are literally as comfy as pajamas. I'm obsessed over the Good American style at #5 and the diagonal hem on paid #9 is a flattering hem on every body. 

6. I bought this sweater because I liked the slight bell sleeves. It's a beautiful quality sweater and the back of it is a silky blouse material. I plan on doing a front-tuck in my denim with my new slides.

10. I have a lot of watches, but mostly of the bling bling type. I want just a classic, leather band style in a great cognac color. This Rebecca Minkoff watch is refreshing with a narrow face.

Stay tuned for outfit remixes!

Baby Gender Reveal Lunch!

It's a....boy!

(pics straight from Icloud, sorry for crappy quality!)

Dress: Leith (Nordstrom), Shoes: Splendid

the cutest cupcake toppers from Etsy

my mom's ugly cry face when she found the blue center 

So I know this is a couple months late, but I figured I would share a bit of my pregnancy journey with you guys with this post. 

Backstory: I knew I was pregnant almost right away and took the test early because I hate waiting. I found out when I was 4 weeks along, so that's super earlier than most women! My doctor said we couldn't find out the gender until I was 20 weeks along or 5 months, so waiting almost that whole time to find out was killing me! It really was the longest 5 months. I am not good with surprises and I really wanted to start getting to know my little bean and finding out if it was a girl or boy was the start. We already had our name picked out for each gender, and I was waiting on purchasing anything until we knew. 

Well the day finally came at my regularly scheduled appointment on a Thursday, and then our family's gender reveal lunch was that Sunday. Well just my luck that some miscommunication in the office occurred and they couldn't squeeze us in for the ultrasound that day! I was crushed. They were nice enough to squeeze me in the next morning since I started crying that now I would have to reschedule the lunch that was already planned for months.  So the next day we went in, I was shaking I was so nervous/excited and they did the anatomy ultrasound which took about 30 mins, and about 5 mins in real casually the nurse goes "and here is the arm....and it's a boy...." !!! She said he was waiting to show off his goods to the camera and that he isn't camera shy at all. Yep, this is my child alright!

We were so happily surprised, Steve and his mom thought for sure it was a girl, my mom thought for sure it was a boy, and I didn't care either way and I never had any inclination to what it was.  I never had any crazy symptoms, cravings, etc. and all the old wives tales were mixed results. Well, I was driving to the mall after to purchase my first something for my little guy and all these thoughts starting going through my head such as"omg what am I supposed to do with a boy?!" and then " before you know it he will be 18 and leaving me forever". Um, can we say hormones? 

So the day of the lunch went great, I had ordered cupcakes for each person to get the surprise and while it was fun having a secret for a couple days just the two of us, it was really hard not to spill the beans. Everyone was so excited and my mom was sobbing it was so cute. It was a beautiful day in Cleveland and I was so happy to share it with the ones I love most. This is the first grandchild for my parents so they are overjoyed and I couldn't do it without them! 

Since then I have bought a ton of clothes, am prepping for my shower, and even took some spur of the moment maternity pics, which I will share soon! 

xo

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Purchases

You are probably sick of hearing about this sale by now, but I figured I would share my purchases and do a review of the most anticipated sale of the year. For the first time in years, I only purchased a couple items instead of a bunch. Mostly due to the fact that I'm currently six months pregnant so come fall time, I will not be interested in dolling up or wearing new clothes so close to giving birth. The second is due in part to the fact that this year, the sale just didn't wow me. Sorry to say but I saw so many bloggers on Instagram with the line

"guys its soooo good, shop my picks" because if you click their links, they get paid for that but really, it wasn't that great! I feel like I saw a lot of the same boring styles from last year and even this summer (e.g. bell sleeves, basic booties, boring dresses, and a lot of basic pieces, nothing noteworthy). 

So what did I buy then?

1. Well the raw edge pocket tees from Lush in black and white to replace my old ones (I like the longer hem and looser fit on these, it gives a casual look some ease). 

2. The ruffle sleeve cardigan from Topshop. I tried this on in the store in the lavender color in a size 6, and it was cute but the arms were way too big. I figured it would be a cute updated piece for fall in black so I ordered the size 4.

3. The Breton hat.  I am so happy that this style hat is finally back, because it makes any outfit look model-chic. I love hats anyway and am totally sick of the floppy brim styles of the past 3 seasons.

4. Leith body-con dress in eggplant is a literal best-buy piece. It's amazing quality and is a perfect piece to throw on with a stylish sweater, kimono or jacket and go. I got my normal size and wore it at 5 months preggers for my gender reveal luncheon. I know this is a piece I can wear with or without a bump!

5. Finally, my favorite item purchased is my Treasure & Bond leopard booties. I have been wanting leopard booties for years now and have never been able to find the right pair. I figured I'd try them on when I was in the store, and they are must-have's. The perfect pointed toe, slight block heel, and Chelsea boot style make it the ultimate neutral shoe to make any outfit. I can't wait to wear these with tons of outfits from leggings with a long tee and moto jacket, to my fall dresses. A great statement piece! 

Check out my purchases below, and let me know what you loved or didn't love this year! Is there any piece you budgeted for that you just had to have?

xo