Weekend Wedding

Congrats to my good friend Nicole and her husband Chris. We attended their beautiful wedding yesterday in Gloucester.  Nicole looked absolutely stunning and I love how she wore her mom's veil.  

beautiful view from the reception in Gloucester

gorgeous centerpiece

delicious chocolate cupcakes

girlfriends

loved these orange lanterns

Kim (the maid of honor) had a great hair style

our crew except we are missing the groom

beautiful flowers

more beautiful flowers

Remember when I went to the Cynthia Rowley shopping event? Well I ended buying a dress and it was perfect for the wedding

Cynthia Rowley dress, Anthropologie belt, Banana Republic clutch, Stuart Weitzman platform pumps (scored on sale of course!)

This is how my shoes looked at the beginning of the night.  But, when I changed into my flip fops to dance I left my shoes under a table and I think one of the dogs chewed up the back of my heel.  Let's hope the cobbler can work a miracle for me!

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Weekend Wedding

Five Fall Mommy Essentials: Guest Post at CoolKids

Happy Friday everyone!  Yesterday I had the great opportunity to guest blog over at CoolKids about my top Five Fall Mommy Essentials.   Betsy is a stylish working mom of two kids and she blogs about all kinds of cool finds for kids including funky shoes, great deals on cute clothes for kids, and fun crafts and recipes. Check out her blog for some great deals and other fabulous ideas for kids. 

  

My post from yesterday

Here are my Fall 5 Essentials for the stylish mom who desires uptown chic with downtown comfort.  One of our favorite things to do on a beautiful fall Sunday morning in Boston is having Brunch in the South End and then taking a leisurely stroll down Newbury Street and the Charles River. So here are my five essentials for stylish moms who want to eat and stroll in style.

1.   A super chic and modern stroller. I am partial to the Bugaboo frog stroller because it adjustable, looks trendy, and is great for all the uneven and bumpy sidewalks in the city.  But these days there so many great options for stylish strollers.

2.   A great pair of flat boots.  I already have a pair of over the knee black boots but I am on the search for a nice pair of brown tall boots.  I like these Tory Burch over the knee flat boots because they are stylish yet extremely functional and comfortable for long walks. 

      3.  A Statement necklace.  Jewelry can really dress up a casual and simple outfit and sometimes just wearing one bold necklace can make all the difference. Here is a necklace from Banana Republic I am going to buy.  I think this necklace is versatile enough to wear year round with lots of outfits.

4.   A carry all bag is essential.  It is always great to select a bag you can fit all your stuff in along with the kids toys, snacks, diapers, and other essentials.  I have a couple of cute diaper bags I use. But sometimes I prefer to carry one of my larger handbags instead. I like this Michael Kors Uptown Astor Shoulder Bag in Indigo. 

5.   Ok last but not least every stylish mom needs a chic leather jacket. I ended up getting one by BCBG on sale back in April but it is no longer available. This black leather jacket by boutique is available at Topshop and it comes in a variety of colors.  I would wear a leather jacket with a floral dress or skinny jeans and a long top.  Add some tall boots and the look is complete.

There you have it. These are my Top 5 Mommy Essentials for stylish moms who enjoy going to brunch and taking a stroll on a crisp autumn day.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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Five Fall Mommy Essentials: Guest Post at CoolKids

Farewell to.........

Farewell to long walks on the beach on hot summer days

 sweet cherries (and mangos and watermelon)

leisure bike rides with no particular destination

gorgeous Nantucket

outdoor boutique shopping

colorful summer flowers 

weekends where the weather is hot enough to sit on a bench and people watch 
(and get sidetracked with my new gadget)

sandals and cute summer skirts 

and farewell to summer dresses!

What will you be saying farewell to this summer?

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Farewell to.........

Style'n tips: Get the Skinny

When it comes to jeans I am a big fan of investing in high quality and comfortable ones.
The J Brand 901 Legging (seen here on Kate Beckinsale)  is an ultra light weight denim legging and is a must have and staple item.  I literally wear mine all the time!

I also love the Citizen of Humanity Avedon Slick Skinny Legging Jeans. (as seen on Rachel Bilson) I love these so much I have a pair in dark blue denim and black.  (See, I told you when I love something I end up buying two of them. )  These jeans are truly top quality and super comfortable.

But I have to say that I just discovered these C & C California stretch denim leggings and I am a huge fan.  These have the comfy fit of leggings with the detailing of jeans.

I got a pair in Midnight blue (as seen below )but some of the other colors are on sale right now.  I  thought I would share a few additional pictures taken from our first day in Nantucket.  We took so many pictures so I will probably end up posting more later in the week.  We had a beautiful and relaxing Anniversary weekend and thank goodness I did not end up needing my trench or rain boots. 

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Rainy Day Fashion

We were scheduled to take a Ferry later today to Nantucket for the holiday weekend. It's our Anniversary and we were so excited to enjoy a nice long relaxing weekend getaway.  But Earl has put a damper in our plans for today!  I am keeping my fingers crossed that the weather clears by tomorrow because I am looking forward to long walks on the beach, bike rides around the island, and sunset dinners. 

It looks like bathing suits and summer dresses are not an option at this point.  Instead,  I might be packing  a trench coat, umbrella, and boots.

{I had to add this picture because I think Emma looks gorgeous wearing a Burberry Trench}

{I love this classic trench coat from Banana Republic. I purchased a similar Khaki Trench in the Spring}

{This belted plaid trench is a great option too}

{Of course every girl needs a good pair of wellies and I will probably be wearing these tomorrow}
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{Don't you love fun and colorful umbrella's on gloomy rainy days? I would love this one but seeing how I either break or lose all my umbrella's,  I might need to stick to cheaper options }

What are your plans for Labor Day Weekend?

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Rainy Day Fashion

New Season Handbags

{Olivia Palermo carrying the Mulberry Neely}

{Rachel Bilson with a classic Hermes Constance Bag}

{Alexa Chung with the Louis Vuitton Neo Speedy PM bag}

{Eva Mendes with a Christian Dior Libertine Bag}
 I love the style and color of this Dior bag.

{Rosie Huntington-Whiteley carrying Alexander Wang Rocco Duffle}

{Sienna Miller with the Chloe "Marcie Bag"}

And here are some my picks for the newest arrivals of handbags of the season.  My favorite bag is this deep clay satchel by Tory Burch.

Will you be adding a handbag to your collection for the new season?

1. Tory Burch Leather and Chains Satchel $595
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Napa Hobo $498
3. Halston Heritage Jenny Folded Clutch $195
4. JCrew Exhibitor Mega Tote $375
5. Coach Kristin Leather Satchel $358
6. Kate Spade Five Points Camille $475

{images courtesy of ElleUK}

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