Easy, Distressed and a Giveaway!

This awesome camo jacket (which I have been sporting over on Instagram) was yearning to be paired with my distressed skinnies.  I have been scared to try them because they are most definitely my "skinny jeans". With very little stretch to them, they are probably the smallest jeans in my closet.  So I reached for them yesterday and low and behold...they FIT!  I am fully aware of how silly it is that this made me happy....but after the crazy few weeks I have had this brought a big old grin to my face:)  Also wanted to mention my classic fit button down I just purchased from GAP..definitely smitten with the fit and boyfriend feel of it.  Please forgive the messy bun and unmade face...I was rushing around to finish up a few clients before the holiday weekend!

Fun little giveaway today from a fellow Jersey Shore gal and her online accessories shop Jewel Girl!  I scored a few awesome friendship stackers and want to gift one to TWO of you:)  Check out the giveaway below and hope you have an AWESOME holiday weekend!

Camo Jacket c/o Flat84 and available here, Button Down Gap available on sale here, Jeans Seven (old), Booties c/o Guilty Soles available here, Bag Alexander Wang available here, Hoops D.Monaco Boutique, Bangles combo of Lia Sophia, Handmade and c/o Jewel Girl

This Alexander Wang was my mothers day gift.  I adore everything about it.  The mushy leather, the color, the size and the fact that it transitions from a shoulder strap to a backpack style....total stylish mom MUST HAVE!

THE GIVEAWAY:  So they gifted me THREE of the friendship bracelets (above)- I want to share and give TWO away.  I will pick TWO winners next week-

1.  Simply pop over to the Jewel Girl site and if you are so inclined give their Facebook Page a like to stay "in the know" of all things Jewel Girl!!!

2.  Leave a comment below with your email address so I can contact you if you win!

Winner will be chosen next Friday 5/31/13 via random.org.  Open to US residents only. 

Fashion Favorites: Ikat Maxi, VS Sandals and Hearts Cork Belt

As you might remember from my post here, I had the pleasure of meeting Bill and Giuliana Rancic a few weeks back.  In order to prepare for the interview, I decided to check out her HSN collection and fell in love with a maxi from the line. I adored the Ikat print and color story...so the skirt was destined to be mine:)  It worked perfectly back to a cheapie pair of sandals I recently purchased from Victoria Secret.  I was on the hunt for a coral/hotpink combo and they did the trick for under $75!  I have been wearing them consistently since they arrived and they are currently on sale here.

I also want to introduce you to a new online fashion site, Hearts.  With their entire focus on designing unique and exclusive fashions for both men and women using all sustainable materials it is easy to fall in love with this brand.  Things like this fringed bag or this killer clutch are hand sewn and upcycled.  The cork belt I am wearing below is made from renewable cork and found brass.  I love it and plan to sport it all summer long- Please read more about this innovative company and their philosophy here and pop by their site to shop....Use code TSF30 for 30% OFF of any regularly priced item now through 7/31/13. WOW, right? Hope you find some outfit inspiration and Happy Shopping:)

Tank and Vest Old Navy available here, Maxi Skirt G by Giuliana Rancic available here,  Cork Belt c/o Hearts available here, Coral Sandals available here, Bangles c/o Lydell, Earrings Marcia Moran (old)

Linked up with Get Your Pretty On so pop over and check out all the stylish ladies:)

Weekend Snippets and Pep Talk

Do you ever have one of those weeks where you feel like a failure all around?  Well maybe failure is too strong a word....I just had a crazy week and kind of felt #greatatnothing:( I know so many of you reading are full time moms as well as full time employees, so I hate to even complain.  I have the luxury of scheduling clients at my convenience and amazing flexibility with my career.  I am truly grateful and elated to even have a business that is getting progressively busier and busier.  All that said, striking the balance this spring has been HARD.  I am the busiest I have ever been and also have two kiddies now...so everything (schedule wise) is twice as hard.  I am very lucky to have support from my parents and sisters....Connor is three and I have yet to use a babysitter....#lucky.  I never used to feel the least bit guilty, but as the number of days I need coverage increase, I am starting too.  I used to consider myself a stay at home mom, who worked with a few special clients.  Now I would say my duties are a pretty even split....so some adjustments have to be made.  I am certain it will all work itself out. Any advice ladies..open for any suggestions on how to do it all!  Fortunately, I was able to relieve some stress come Friday with some of my girls for a mexican themed girls night out I hosted...we had a great time!  I rounded out the weekend with a Roll In The Rack service on Sunday and that about sums it up.  Hope you enjoy snippets from my weekend....back on Wednesday showing off my favorite new maxi from Guiliana's line for HSN. 

 Sent this cutie pie to school Friday morning.....

Shopped for a client while Connor was at preschool (nugget came with me).....

Dropped the kiddies at my parents late afternoon and started my GNO with Margarita in hand.....

Dress is a repeat from a few weeks ago (sold out) but I paired it will some HOT new shoes that I adore from Victoria Secret (currently on sale here)

Homemade Gaucamole + Patron = Deliciousness

Saturday I ended up on the hang (obviously)...but on the bright side I get to see this little angel face everyday....

Wore my new camo jacket (which you will see a post dedicated to sometime later this week) Sunday, available here.

New happy client....made room in her closet for all these goodies!

Can't wait to show you how I styled up this killer cork belt mid week....

MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK:)

The Golden Tote: A Suprising Way to Shop!

As many of you know, from either receiving one yourself or reading about someone who has, I provide something called the "Box Service". For those who aren't familiar, it is a fashion filled box shipped to your doorstep curated specifically for you by me:)  It has quickly become my most popular service and it is oh so much fun!!!  You may have wanted to try this service, but just weren't sure how it worked OR the minimums and fees were out of your budget...This post is written specifically for YOU!

When I was asked to feature this relatively new fashion site called The Golden Tote I was beyond excited!  It is oh so perfect for the modern trend driven thirty-somethings.  I kind of love and would wear everything on the site like the bohemian blouse pictured below.  I actually ended up ordering it (along with two other surprise items) that are on their way to me as I write this post!

THE BEST PART.......each month they have a "Golden Tote Sale".  For $49 you will receive a tote filled with 2/3 items ($200 value) OR for $149 you will receive a tote filled with 6/7 items ($600 value).  You choose one item on your own.......and the others are a SURPRISE!  Kind of like how I ask particular questions of my clients and then "surprise" them with a box...this is a scaled down and affordable version!  I simply HAD to share.  You get some serious bang for your buck here and it is loads of fun for sure. 

So what are you waiting for?  SIGN UP (I did) and get shopping!  

Tunic Dress available through Golden Tote ($49 tote) here


*This is a sponsored post but my opinions are my own that this site totally ROCKS!