A little sparkle

If my Monday shopping trip wasn’t a reminder that the holidays are right around the corner then I don’t know what is. It seems these days we can’t even get through Halloween without seeing an ornament here or a wreath there.

With that in mind, I figured it was time to add a little sparkle to my wardrobe for the season of merriment and cheer!

Burlington Coat Factory is becoming a new favorite for discount shopping. Getting a good deal is important to me these days and I was able to get both of these items for under $20!

Glitter heels

$14.99 – these are very comfortable and I love that the heel isn’t too high. I think they’d be great with an LBD or even leggings and a long cardigan or sweater.

Sparkle Ring

$4.99 – it stretches so I can wear it on any finger and makes a nice little statement piece on the cheap.

Have you scored any great deals lately?

Fall fashion trends

Normally I’m not a follower when it comes to fashion and don’t hop right on the bandwagon for something that seems to be a fad. There are certain things that have been out the past few seasons that I’m finally warming up to. I’d describe my everyday style as pretty classic and conservative. I try mixing things up with accessories, handbags and jewelry. To me, those things can make or break an outfit.

Here are some trends that I’m loving:

Booties - these can be really cute worn with leggings/jeggings. I used to loathe these.


Leggings/Jeggings - The right pair makes all the difference. I'm still on the hunt for jeggings and will probably end up getting a pair from the Gap.


Leopard print (accessories) - I love the flats and the cute scarf (I have flats and an infinity scarf similar to both of these looks already). I think they're nice for the season.

Trends I cannot get into:

Over the Knee boots – simply because these would look ridiculous on me. I think they can be really cute on other people.


Plaid shirts – I’ve tried them on and they’re not for me.


Fall florals – floral prints are not my style. I’m so plain!


There are certain things that I don’t think will ever go out of style (at least I hope they don’t) because they’re wardrobe staples of mine:

Scarves
Bootcut jeans
Cardigans
Big sunglasses
Simple black heels

What are some new trends you're loving and what are some of your wardrobe staples?

Target Tuesday

I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile and time has gotten away from me. I went to Target a few weekends ago and got some really great things for summer that I wanted to share.


I got these Miss Trish for Target sandals and they are so comfortable and very cute. My favorite part is the pearl and starfish detail. These were also a great price. I also got the pearl stretch cocktail ring that I love. It definitely makes a statement and is very comfortable.


This sundress is so comfortable and they had many different patterns. I really liked the blue and ended up wearing this to the shower I went to on Sunday. I also paired it with the pretty pink cardigan in the photo. These Merona cardigans are so nice for the price and I love all of the color options they have.


This cute cooler bag was only $2.50 and keeps my diet soda nice and chilled at the pool. I couldn’t resist the Hello Kitty Band-Aids and I needed a spray bottle to use for cleaning my makeup brushes. The lady at the MAC counter recommended this and it’s a great idea.


Last, but not least was this romper that I got on clearance. It is so comfy and I plan on wearing this as a cover-up for the pool and beach.

Memorial Day Weekend Recap

Friday, I took the day off to extend the weekend even longer. The afternoon was filled with errands and then I made a stop at Target and got some cute things for summer (I’ll share them tomorrow). Geof met me at Alfredo’s for dinner and then I went back out to yet another Target. When I got home he had a surprise waiting for me from a place I’ve been dying to try near his job called Dixie Picnic. They make everything fresh and simple. One of their signature items is called “Upcakes” and it’s basically like an upside down cupcake. I tried one right away and it tasted like something my grandmother would have made. They were completely homemade from the cake to the frosting and absolutely delicious. We ended up staying in for the evening and made it a nice and peaceful night at home.


Delicious "Upcakes"

Saturday, I somehow convinced Geof to go with me to the outlets and he actually came along and didn’t complain. The outlets opened 2 years ago and it was the first time that we have ever made the trip. They’re close to Geof’s old job and he showed me around his old stomping grounds and took me to lunch at The Trappe Tavern. They’re famous for their chili, so I had to get some even though it was hot out. We finally made it to the outlets and it was very crowded. The deals couldn’t be beat though. We went to Kate Spade and I got a bag and necklace both of which I fell in love with from Blair’s blog. I was ridiculously happy when the total tab was under $125 for everything. Geof and I got a few things at J.Crew and then I got some tops from Ann Taylor Loft. We did a little bit of browsing around and headed for home. On our way back, we stopped at Macy’s and I got some Lipstick and Lipglass from the new MAC “To The Beach” collection and then we got some frosty beverages for the Flyers game that night. I got some sort of Strawberry Wheat beer, but it was a little heavy for me. We watched the Flyers lose and called it a night. I wasn’t that broken up about it since I’m not a big hockey fan.


New Kate Spade bag and necklace


I love these flip flops from J.Crew. They have little pink seahorses on them! The bib necklace was on clearance and I think it will look really cute with a plain tank. The pearls are classic.


Tops from J. Crew and Ann Taylor Loft


MAC Lipstick in Beachbound and Lipglass in Easy Lounger

Sunday, we got my mom and went to a BBQ at my aunt and uncle’s house. It was nice to see everyone and catch up with the family. The weather was gorgeous and all of my little cousins were playing in the pool. I was tempted to get in a few times. Instead, Geof and I played a few games of corn hole, ate way too much food and headed home early in the evening. We ended up staying in and watching a few season finales of our favorite shows. I was shocked at how Gossip Girl ended and I cannot wait for the next season of How I Met Your Mother.


Geof and I at my aunt & uncle's


Playing "corn hole"

Monday, we spent the entire day at the pool. It was over 90 degrees outside, so we were in the water most of the day. It felt so refreshing and it was fun to go down the slide a few times, jump off the dive and splash around. We also got to catch up with our pool crew and we cannot wait for beach volleyball season to start up later in June. When we came home, Geof made tacos for dinner and we watched the Flyers game again.

We had a great weekend and I hope that you did too!

Neiman Marcus shopping night

I received a gift card and decided to finally get the Tory Burch Revas I’ve been coveting for almost a year. They had so many colors, which made it hard to decide. It was between the black with gold logo and the gold snakeskin print. I went with black and I absolutely love them. They’re so comfortable and I see them going with everything. If it weren’t for the rain, I’d be wearing them out tonight (I’m going to a jewelry party at a friend’s house).





I also got the Christian Dior 5 palette shadow in #508. It didn’t show up well in the pic, but 2 of the shades have a lot of shimmer and I think these shades will go nice with my coloring for fall and winter. I’m excited to use it.

The funny part of this shopping trip was that my mom and I were just going there to get what I needed and get out. It turns out they were having a shopping event last night and it was really fancy. They served butlered hors d'oeuvres with champagne/wine, had a ton of staff on hand and were showing special collections. I tried on a strand of David Yurman pearls that was over $4,000! It was fun to play dress up and browse around. The problem was that I had dressed for skating in typical gym clothes and looked like a bum compared to some of the shoppers. It was a little awkward, but still fun.

Fall shopping

I’ve been bitten once again by the fall shopping bug! It gets me every time. I have mostly been window shopping and web browsing, but last week the Gap and Banana Republic had a sale. Here are some of my purchases

‘Linette’ criss-cross high heel sandal in Moon Gold from Banana

Vertical ruffle top in New Vineyard from the Gap


Ruffle-front sweater in Pangea Blue


Herringbone bow ballet flats from the Gap

Long & lean jeans (medium wash) from the Gap

Favorite V-neck T in True Navy from the Gap

Corsage striped tank in Blue Stripe

I also used Ebates and earned over $10 from my shopping. I love this site! There really isn’t a catch. You just go to it and search for the store you want to shop at and it redirects you to their site. You earn a percentage of your purchases in your Ebates account. When your account reaches at least $10, they send you a check during the next payout period. Please use this link to sign up and we both get $5 in our account after you make your first purchase!

Birthday Wish List

This is the cake hubby got for my 30th birthday last year!

My 31st birthday is right around the corner – July 12th to be exact. Since I’m such a list maker, I thought it would be fun to make a wish list of all the things I would love for my birthday. Some are reasonable requests and some are not! I thought I would list them all for the fun of it...a girl can dream, right?

Kooba Blake Leather Shoulder Bag in Patent Pink

I really love everything about this bag

Lilly Pulitzer Beachy Perfume

I love the scent of this and this it would be so nice to have for summer

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Perfect Match Set

So classic and timeless

Tory Burch Silver Revas

These would go with pretty much everything and look very comfortable

Tiffany & Co. Twist Knot Earrings in Sterling Silver

I think these are very pretty

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses

These were very popular in the 80’s and are making their comeback. It might just be a trend, but I would love them

Pretty in Plaid by Jen Lancaster

I keep hearing good things about this book and really want to start reading it

Dior Addict Lip Glow

This product gets great reviews and develops a natural shade based on your body chemistry

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I love red velvet cake!

Too hard to resist these shoes!

The site Plaza Too is having a huge sale and I saw these KORS by Michael Kors – Whiley shoes that I couldn’t resist. They were originally $225 and I got them for $55! I’m normally not that daring when it comes to shoes, but these will go with a ton of things and can be carried right into spring. Hopefully they’re as cute in person as they are in the pic. A little comfort wouldn’t be bad either.