Dreaming of Sunnier Days While Cabin Fevered up in the “North Pole” aka Boston

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So as a lot of you know, New England has had some intense unrelenting snow fall this winter, I have been cooped up with crazy CABIN FEVER to the extreme!  Out of shear madness, I needed things to occupy my time so I went through some old photos on my computer and I came across these photos from when some friends came to visit us this past Fall. I swear I think these humans look like they came out of an Abercrombie and Fitch add! And yes, they are all beautiful creatures but beautiful in the way in which each one radiates kindness, love, and creativity into the world. Each one follows strong values and morals and that to me is what beauty represents. A persons heart can radiate this beauty on the outside.

I have also come to the conclusion that Boston has some beautiful weather, especially in the summer, and that the worst weather always comes in the months of February and March. I am not a winter/snow person at all, but I figure if we have three more years before relocating, instead of looking at it as three more crazy winters, its more like 6 more months of cold, bitter, snowiness. I can handle that; two months each year sounds better than three more years of Boston winters. So Yeehaw, I will survive!

I wanted to share our Fall Frolic by the Charles River and weekend outfits! I love Fall colors and you can certainly bring Fall colors and style into the winter months. This is Zina below. She is a warrior princess who lives in a castle on the rocks. She enjoys rock climbing, writing, and swinging on branches in the jungles of Costa Rica. Her favorite past time is motorcycling around the world with her boyfriend Chris, (shown in the other photos). Her style advice would be to layer, layer, layer and wear jewelry that you love!

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That large chunky scarf Zina has on in the above and below pictures is exactly something I am looking for to add to my wardrobe now!

Her outfit: Shoes are Vans; Jeans from Madewell; Long sleeve shirt from Forever 21; Sweater from American Apparel; Scarf from H&M

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Below is Chris, one of my husband’s best friends from collage and Zina’s boyfriend. He is a doctor of all trades and can be found traveling the globe bringing his skills to third world nations. He lives in the castle with Zina and they spend their nights cuddling by a fire place. IMG_4187IMG_4186

Zina’s outfit below can all be found at American Apparel! She a frequent shopper there:) IMG_4197

Below is my hubby, Brady. He enjoys a fine whiskey, Central American rum, or anything of that sort…He spends his days saving lives in the hospitals of Boston and spends his nights playing poker or enjoying my nightly home cooked meals, in which he devours quinoa, vegetables, tofu, beans and lentils. His secret talent is using his toes as a weapon to pinch innocent citizens!

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I was having a particularly good hair day that night! And was excited to wear for the first time my new leopard print heels from, believe it or not, Marshells!!!!! The grey tshirt is from Zara and my jeans are Carmar highwaisted (purchased them at LF on sale!) LF has amazing sales a few times a years and the biggest selection of Carmar jeans, my absolute favorite jeans I own! The leather jacket and purse I picked up on a trip to Florence, Italy with the hubby! Word of advice: when you go to Italy bring an empty carry-on…you will not regret it. I call the picture below, my “half-eyed laugh”.
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These boys are college besties who also played Water Polo together! What an interesting little bunch they are!

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This Man and his Dog hanging out on a bridge, entertaining the world. What cuties!
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That’s one of my hubby’s besties, Sean. His girlfriend, Caralin, was pictured above. They had just moved to Boston this past winter because she got a job with the Boston Ballet!!!!!! Sean and Caralin take long walks on the beach while he serenades her with lullabies. Pretty romantic I must say.  IMG_4271

Hats Hats Hats

Fall Hat Obsession  at Speckledyellow.com

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I have an obsession with hats. Like a true obsession, it could possibly be considered hoarding at this point in time. I loveee them! I have all sorts, but right now I am particularly excited that I can wear these Fall hats like the ones shown above! I am one of those people who gets really sad when summer is over, but thinking about these hats makes it all okay. If I had to chose one accessory to wear at all times it would definitely be a hat. Not only are these hats comfy and stylish, but they also protect your face from those harmful UV rays!  Yes Please and Thank You!

Below you can find the name, brand, and price of each hat. Click to go to the webpage:

I am loving these neutral colors which go great with any hair, eye color, or makeup pallet you have. These hats can also take a simple outfit of jeans and a sweater up a notch and make it stylish, chic, and fun!

I had a little too fun much below wearing the Alexa Panama Hat from Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters so far has been my fav spot to find the perfect shape hats with a great fit and certainly more than fair pricing.

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Fall Hat Obsession at speckledyellow.com

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Cozy Layers and Cashmere in Beacon Hill

IMG_4430 IMG_4419Charles Street in Beacon Hill, Boston, is one of the most charming streets in all of the city! It is filled with quaint shops, restaurants, boutiques, and antique stores. Strolling along this street, I can’t help but feel I am walking along a cobblestone path in Europe, with a cappuccino in one hand and a baguette in the other.

Well, I headed over to my favorite boutique in Beacon Hill; Wish. This lovely women’s contemporary boutique is where my dear friend Samantha, the store manager, spends a lot of her time making women feel fabulous and dressed to the nines.

I stepped into this gorgeous store and was greeted by some lovely ladies with smiles for miles including my dear friend Samantha. What a welcoming store with pastel colored walls and a comfortable place to sit and read a magazine, if ya know…you’re waiting for someone to shop (hehe). I asked Samantha to help me find some cozy layers and a cashmere sweater-’cause let’s face it- that’s what Fall and Winter season 2014 is all about with that polar vortex visiting us soon:(  And of course, I was shown some of the coziest, warmest cashmere sweaters and layering pieces. I also spotted casual wear like designer jeans and everything in-between; including some super cute dresses! Check out their website HERE to see a list of the designers they sell as well as their very own blog!

Click  below to see some fashion shots and find out my must have pieces for FALL/WINTER 2014! Sneak peek….

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Bikini’s Best Friend Meets The High Waist

Bikini's Best Friend Meets the High Waist

And here we have it, the best bathing suit cover up found!!!!! I love those times when you can wear an actual outfit over a bathing suit while keeping in mind comfort, breathability, and the fact that you may get sticky with sweat and oily suntan lotion all over it.

This cover up allows for all things sticky and oily to happen but it’s so comfy that I can stroll around town or grab a  bite to eat after hitting the beach for a few hours and still feel stylish!  Can we also talk about my obsession with anything high waisted? High wasted skirts, high waisted jeans, high wasted shorts, all of them paired with crop tops are amazing especially when I wanna minimize my hips and accentuate my waist!

Lululemon has really been stepping up in the streetwear department, creating breathable items that you can wear all over town versus just exercise clothing! I mean just look at these high waited shorts and seriously they are the most comfortable shorts I own!!!!

1. Ok Hi Short from Lululemon $58.00

2. Crop top from Target $12.00

3. Forever 21 Floppy Brim Raffia Fedora Hat

4. Bag from Brandy Melville (which I purchased a few years ago but find a similar one HERE)

 

Summer Style: Floral Romper and Floppy Fedora

Summer Style: Floral Romper and Floppy Fedora Forever 21 just made me SOOO HAPPY!!!! Seriously though, sometimes it’s a hit or miss and for me, usually a miss. But the other day I decided to venture out into the 4 floor Forever 21 on Newbury Street in Boston and lets just say it was a HUGE WIN! Just look at this adorable comfy ROMPER and HAT!


Summer Style: Floral Romper and Floppy Fedora Summer Style: Floral Romper and Floppy Fedora What I’m Wearing

*Forever 21 Romper
*Forever 21 Floppy Brim Raffia Fedora Hat 
*The necklace I purchased a few years ago from South Moon Under in Philadelphia, PA. The brand is called Rebel Designs 
*Ann Taylor Loft shoes which I purchased a few years back

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