Friday Finds: Utility Jackets

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Military style jackets are being featured in almost every store I go in lately, and I cannot get enough of them! Sure, the camouflage style might be a bit trendy, but the solid style is definitely a classic, just like the jean jacket! If I had my choice out of all 11 styles and budget didn't matter, I'd definitely go for #3, the J.Crew Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket for $168.  It's sophisticated, vintage military look makes this jacket chic for any casual occasion. If I am considering my budget, my pick would be #2, the Forever 21 Buckled Utility Jacket for $33. It hits all the same notes that the J.Crew jacket hits, but has a much cheaper price tag!

I have to share with you all...I went into Gap yesterday to try on #8, and I was sadly disappointed with it!  It had no shape on me and made me look very boxy. Big let down from Gap my friends. I had high hopes.

Are you feeling the military trend? Would you go all out camo trendy or stay safe and classic with a solid print?

Which style is your favorite?

Good news! My Butterflies and Bling post is being featured on Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins and Face It Catalog today!  Head on over to these lovely ladies' blogs and check it out!

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Beach-Body Ready!

Outfit Details

Crops // Tank // Headband // Bag // Towel // Yoga Mat // Water Bottle & Sleeve

Oh working out...I love you, but I hate you! 

I've always been one for exercise since I was old enough to join a gym.  I joined my first gym at about 15 years old, and I LOVED going.  Not only was I getting in shape, but it was also a time to see friends and chat on the machines.  My bestie and I would go everyday after high school and get in a good two hour workout.  I had all the time in the world for working out!

Now, in my late twenties, I am lucky if I can fit in an hour of exercise 4 days a week! Oh, how times have changed!  I guess life just gets in the way.  Working a full time job, household chores, cooking dinner, taking the dog for a walk...I can't imagine if I threw a couple of kids into this mix! 
Super moms out there, I envy you!

With everyday life, how do you find the time to exercise in order to keep a healthy body and mind?

Back in 2010, before my wedding, I decided to try out P90X.  For those of you you are not familiar with it, it's an intense exercise regimen!  It consists of 1 to 1 1/2 hours a day for 6 days a week of intense classes for 3 months.  The results I got were AH-MAZING!!  It's funny because at the time, I didn't realize how fit I was! 

I was inspired to restart P90X after looking back at some pictures from 2010 and seeing how fit I looked!  It's time to set aside all the other things I have to do when I get home from work and get my fitness on!  Who cares if the house is a mess! I need to be beach-body ready by July! :)

Today was day 4 of P90X, and I can't move feel great!

I put together this Lululemon look for my yoga days.  Yoga is one of my favorite routines on P90X.  At first, it's really challenging because it's 1 1/2 hours of Vinyasas, balance postures, yoga belly, and deep stretching.  1 1/2 hours of ANYTHING  is challenging!  But initially I struggle with this because my upper body strength is weak.  After a few weeks of building up my strength, this is one of my favorite exercises because it leaves me feeling relaxed, limber and in a peaceful state of mind.

Lulu is my most favorite spot to pick up exercise clothes!  Their items are pure quality and breathe well while you're breaking a sweat!  One of my pet peeves is having exercise clothes that makes you feel more sweaty! My go-to crops are my Lulu Wunder Unders. I love them so much that I wear them even when I'm not exercising :)


As you got older and to-do lists got longer, did you struggle to find time for things such as working out?  What do you do to try and make time for these things?
xoxo

Butterflies and Bling

Details
Jeweled Collar Tilda // Butterfly shorts (sold out) loving these // Jack Rogers // Tory Burch Cross Body // Bracelets // KS Earrings // Sunnies

Inspiration Wednesday brings you the classics!  Jack, Kate and Tory...3 of my all time favorite designers!  Add J.Crew to that mix...I'm in Heaven!
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Linking up with: 
Because Shanna Said So// The Pleated Poppy // Style Elixir // Fashion and Beauty Finds // Real Girl Glam // Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins // Face it Catalog

Beachy Daydreams

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Liberty Bathing Suit  // Seersucker Bathing Suit // Striped Bandeau Bathing Suit // Tory Burch Pink Flip Flops // Tory Burch Navy Flip Flops // Kate Spade Straw Tote // Nautical Tote // Pottery Barn Whale Towel // Essie in Pilates Hottie and Boxer Shorts

My head is totally in a summer beach cloud this week!  I have the whole week off from work for spring break and I'm really regretting not booking a vacay! #teacherproblems

I don't know what it is about booking a vacation, but it somehow always gives me the motivation I need to keep going everyday.  I know, sad right?  I suppose I just LOVE having something to look forward to! ;)  Who doesn't?!

All of these beachy daydreams has gotten me thinking about my swimsuit selections for the summer, and J.Crew just so happens to be having 30% off all of these beauties right now.  

At that rate, I can afford to buy all three! :)  Normally, I'm a sucker for seersucker, but I can't take my eyes off the liberty print! It's so feminine, soft and sweet...just like me! HAHA! :)

How sweet is this Pottery Barn whale towel?!? Sure, it may be for children, but I'm totally diggin' it's preppy vibe!  I may just have to order one for myself!

Do you have your eye on any bathing suits for the summer season? 

Share with me! 

xoxo

Friday Finds!

Really diggin' Tar-jay lately and I'd like to thank all of my Instagram friends for that!  I was never really a Target shopper...at least not for clothes, until only a few months ago. Now I find myself stopping in there once a week for a quick peek! 

Target is notorious for recreating expensive looks for the budget-conscious fashionista.  Take the glitter sandals listed above...don't they look very similar to J.Crew's version for $98 shown here?  Target has this amazing look-a-like for only $16.99! With the way I beat up my sandals during the summer, I'll save the money and buy the Target version!

Or how about the sold out mini cross body from J.Crew shown here?  I love Target's spin off of this bag for a whopping $25.00! That's just about $100 savings!  I'd especially take the save on this item because neon colors are a trend...and we all know how long trends stay around for!!:)

My favorite look-a-like that I'm dying to find in my size are the canvas wedges.  They are a spitting image of J.Crew's Seville Wedge Espadrilles shown here.  Savings...$98.00!  
Note! I have heard that the Target wedges are not very comfortable, but what's a bargain beauty without pain?

My closet is thrilled to have learned about Target's great deals and look-a-likes!
Do you shop regularly at Target?  
What great finds have you found?
xoxo

Wish List Wednesday

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J.Crew Sweater // Gap Jeans // Jack Rogers  // Kate Spade Ring // J.Crew Cupcake Necklace // Kate Spade Tote // Gap Camo Utility Jacket // Kate Spade Bangle

If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I've been a wee bit obsessed with my Jack Rogers since the weather has gotten so nice!  I have been lusting over monogrammed Jack Rogers for a year now and dying to get my hands on the navy and white ones!  My hubby says I'm crazy for wanting $160 sandals, but what does he know! haha :)

I think growing up on Long Island and wearing Jack Rogers goes hand in hand...just sayin'! 

How cute is this Kate Spade Last Straw bag?!?  LOVE!  Kate has the catchiest and cutest saying for her accessories and I'm all on board for it!  I don't know about you, but I use this expression an awful lot :)  It has my name all over it!

Any of these items on your wish list?

xoxo

Chambray, Pink & Navy

This weekend we celebrated my best friend's bachelorette party in the Hamptons at the wineries.  We had such an amazing time.  Wine tasting with friends is always on my list of favorite things to do!  It started warming up this week in NY, so I broke out the open toe sandals!  It reached about 60 degrees on Saturday!! Really psyched to be able to wear sandals, skirts and tanks!

I wanted to plan an outfit that was accommodating to the weather, no matter the outcome.  The chambray shirt (my everyday favorite) paired so nicely with my last season Lilly Pulitzer Worth Straight Jeans and of course my J.Crew look-a-like necklace from Glamour Me Jewels.  

I'm swooning over J.Crew's cork clutch!  It's so perfect for a Long Island summer on the beach.

Outfit Details

Shoes // Popover // LP jeans (sold out in this color) loving this color // Necklace // Bracelet // Clutch // Watch

We had a fabulous time!

xoxo

 

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, Style Elixir

Candy Stripes!

Details

J.Crew sweater/J.Crew sweater/Striped sweater/knit cotton sweater/ Sheer Sweater

I have fallen in love with this season's candy stripe craze!  I love how fun and cheery it looks, plus it pairs well with just about any color bottom.  You can chose to go neutral with a blue or white jean, or you can get a little risky by coordinating it with a colored jean! I personally would stick to neutral bottoms, as seen in most of these outfits, but I love how Forever 21 paired theirs with pink shorts! 

I actually own the J.Crew Factory sweater...picked it up in this haul for $15! It was marked down in the store to $30.00 with an additional 50% off!  Again my bargain hunting ways come out. When I first saw this sweater, it immediately reminded me of the J.Crew Candy Stripe Sweater, but I knew that came with a hefty cashmere price tag.  So, knowing it was so close to not being sweater season anymore, I decided to save and purchase the sweater for $15....It was a no-brainer!

I so hope you all were able to make it into the factory store for their 50% off sale...it was amazing!  If not, there will always be another sale! :)

How do you like the candy stripes that are EVERYWHERE in stores? Is it color overload for you or can you not get enough colors?!  

xoxo

Nautical Newbies at J.Crew Factory

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Nautical sweater / Blazer / Cami / Factory 3" printed stretch chino short novelty / Sandals / Earrings / j crew jewelry / Bracelet jewelry / Tech accessory

I'm loving the nautical new arrivals at J.Crew Factory!  I admit, I'm a total beach girl and I fall in love with ANYTHING nautical! Anchors, starfish, blue & white stripes...sign me up!  J.Crew Factory is having 30% off all their new arrivals until the end of the day!  Which ones are you planning on buying?  I've definitely got my eye on the sequins anchor top and the Edin sandals! Ah-dorable!

xoxo