New Year New Obsessions

After the New Year I always start craving the Sun and a vacation. Matt and I are actually in the midst of planning a tropical getaway in the next few months,  so many of my obsessions this week are beach related!  We are looking to travel somewhere in the BVI or US Virgin Islands (thinking maybe all inclusive) and would welcome any recs of places to stay!  

|| RAFFIA CLUTCH

I love this straw purse, perfect for a beach getaway.  Under $100!

|| Sam Edleman Scotti Pumps

These shoes are perfection and under $200 although they look like a million bucks!  

I think these would look equally great with jeans and dresses.

|| Joie Sovin Shirtdress

The color of this dress is just stunning!  You could wear it now with booties and then in the Summer with cute flats.

|| Rebecca Taylor Floral Shorts

I just love this pattern on these shorts.  I even love the matching top paired with the shorts.

|| BB Dakota Luther Romper

I am so tempted to order this romper to try,  It is only $60 and I love the color.   Plus it looks like a classic and not too revealing fit.

 

|| L Space Seashore Tunic

Such a fab cover up, also comes in white.  I really like the cut-out detail at the bottom and shoulders.

|| Tassel Blouse

I have mentioned this blouse before but it is on major sale plus additional 40% off with code STYLE2015.  It comes to only $30 after the discount. I love the white or blue for summer paired with cut-offs.

 I own the black and white- it runs on the large side, I am wearing a size 2.

|| Tory Burch Pas du Tout Lipstick

This is quite possibly the perfect nude lipstick.  I am hooked on mine, it goes on smoothly and provides the perfect hint of color.

|| Lemlem Tunic

I love both these Lemlem tunics on sale plus additonal 40% off and Lemlem is rarely on sale.  I actually ordered the shorter version to try out.

also in the longer version.

 || Maya Weekender Bag 

Obsessing over the colors and pattern on this bag.  Perfect for a weekend getaway!

|| Leopard Tee Dress 

This is one of my picks from the Lily sale.  I fell in love with this hot pink leopard when I saw it in the store.  It is now only $39, today is the last day to shop the sale.

I also love the Elsa blouse in this fun pattern, reminds me of Palm Beach in the 70s. The colors are so vibrant.  Now 50% off!

||Elsa Blouse

|| Dolce Vita Pavari Flats

I am loving these flats in all 4 colors and designs they come in!

 || Sarna Lace Button Up

Really digging this white blouse, the bottom detail is gorgeous.

 || Badia Coconut Water

This is not clothes related but Matt and I are obsessed with this Coconut Water, like it is the best coconut water we have had.  I like that it comes in cans to keep it really cold plus I love the bits of pulp in it.  I keep ordering it by the caseload.

The First Days of 2015

I hope everyone had a great New Years and start to 2015.  Matt and I decided to have some alone time on New Years Eve and go to dinner just the two of us.  And you know what I stuck with one of my resolutions and didn't take any pictures and left my phone in my purse the whole dinner.  I am trying to be fully engaged in moments like that and not always on my phone!  We had a lovely time and then came home to two sick kids:(

Both Sterling and Frances have been sick for days.  This was what our New Years Day looked like.  Pretty sad.  Frances ended up having RSV and Sterling had some sort of a virus.

Matt and I decided we needed an adult beverage to unwind after taking care of the sick babies and we made the most delish Bloody Marys.  Apparently New Years Day is national Bloody Mary Day- so fitting, right??

Then we of course had to eat our collard greens and black eyed peas.

This is our standard New Years Day meal, we don't love pork so we do fried chicken instead. 

and confession I was super lazy this year and picked this whole meal up at Publix, the only thing I cooked was the cornbread.  It all was delicious and made for a stress free New Years.

Since I wasn't on my A game at Christmas I decided to make some healthy New Years treats for our neighbors.   I made Energy Balls and Coconut Carrot Zucchini Muffins.

The muffins are a great healthy breakfast and the kids love them.

My after Christmas sale purchase arrived and I love it.

Available in the black/navy combo on sale and in the pink top version

Both are extra 30% off with code WINTER30.

 

One of Matt's friends passed along this adorable Carolina dress for Frances. 

 She is still loving her piano, her favorite Christmas gift.

On Saturday night we made some amazing nachos and paired them with George Clooney's tequila which was actually very good!

My first Chatbook arrived in the mail and I love it!!  It is such a great way to print and save your instagram photos!  If you use code SNOOP762 you can get your first book free!

On Sunday the kids were finally well enough to venture to Target.  I have never been so excited to get dressed and out of the house. I am wearing a small in the blouse, it runs TTS and is currently on sale.  I think it will be great in the Spring too because it is lightly sheer, will look awesome with white jeans.

Blouse on sale  | Jeans | Necklace

I also sat down and got organized for the New Year while the kids napped. This is my second year using a Gigi New York Planner, they are my favorite.  The planners are not on sale but you must check out their Winter Sale I mentioned yesterday!    The sale opens to the public tomorrow but you can shop early HERE!!

Metallic Planner | Embossed Planner

And for all you Lily Pulitzer fans, the big New Years sale starts today at 8:00am!  Lily is not totally my style but I do love her blouses and the little girl clothes and they will be on sale,  so of course I will be checking them out!  You can shop HERE! 

Happy First Monday of 2015!

Gigi New York Early Access to the Winter Sale!!

Happy Sunday Friends.  I just wanted to pop in and let you know the early access to the Gigi New York Winter Sale starts today!  I am a huge fan of Gigi New York, the purses are such great quality and so well made!! You can shop the whole sale Here.  Colors go fast so don't miss out on this sale!

I have had my eye on this cross body forever and might just need to make it mine!

|| Python Crossbody

 It also comes in all black which I equally love!

|| Black Embossed Crossbody

The Teddie Tote is one of my favorite everyday purses.  It is on sale in several colors.

||  Teddie Tote

Another favorite of mine is the Elle Crossbody.  

I love the Stone color, the perfect neutral.

I also love the Uber Clutch.  It is big enough to fit all your stuff for a night out!

|| Uber Clutch

The smaller all in one clutch is also on sale.  I am smitten with this gorgeous emerald green color.  Would be so pretty for the spring paired with pink or white!

 || All in One Clutch

 

New Year Sweet Deals

Happy New Year!  I have such a good feeling about 2015!!  

We are off to a birthday party this morning and then its football and fried chicken this afternoon.  

Since I had some down time,  I had time to browse some sales and wanted to share.

If you have not tried Beauty Counter yet, you must.  I am addicted to their products, each new one I try I get hooked on it.  Now they are a huge part of my skin and face regime.

For the New Year if you spend $200 you get $25 credit for your next purchase.  

A few of my favorites:

Vibrant Eye Cream | Body Lotion | Lip Sheer | Daily Moisturizer

I also love the kids body wash.  My kids have super sensitive skin and this never irritates them ever and it smells so fresh.

|| Squeaky Clean Body Wash

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Rebecca Taylor is offering additional 30% off sale- this is huge that means most items are 75% off!

Use code WINTERSALE.

I got this blouse for Christmas and love it- it comes to under $100 with the discount.

Scroll thru to see my other favorites most are under $100 with the 30% off discount.

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GAP is offering 30% off regular priced clothes with code 2015 and 40% off if you are cardholder with code NEWYOU.

I ordered both these dresses for Frances.  I love the embroidered look.

Embroidered Flutter Dress | Turquoise Embroidered Dress

 

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West Elm is offering free shipping til midnight tonight and there are some great deals in the clearance section.  I love these Moroccan Wedding Baskets!

I got a similar crystal votive holder for Christmas that I adore.  These are so pretty.

|| Crystal Votives

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Neiman Marcus is offering additional 40% off sale stuff til tomorrow.

I tried on this Vince Sweater Coat in the store and loved it!

If you need a neutral blouse this one is a goregous pink champagne color.

|| Joie Carita Blouse

 These Rag and Bone Kinsley Booties are now 50% off!

 If you are pregnant this style Vince dress is great and bump friendly.  I lived in mine while I was pregnant and it is 60% off!  It is also cute not pregnant as well:)

|| Vince Shift Dress

Happy New Year and Happy Shopping!

Goodbye 2014, Hello 2015

I honestly can not believe another year has come and gone.  I now have a one year old and an almost five year and that seems crazy to me.   This year has been one filled with many ups and downs and I look forward to seeing what the New Year has in store for us.  I am thankful for so much this year, my family, friends, Matt, Sterling and Frances, and our health.  I am especially thankful for all of you who read my blog,  leave comments and email me.  You all lift me up and inspire me everyday and I thank you.  I read every single comment and email even if it takes me awhile to respond!   It is crazy once we get older how fast the years seem to fly by.  Sometimes the days seem incredibly long but then in the blink of an eye another year is gone and we are a year older. 

I have grown a lot this year and I am still working on bettering myself.  It is a constant journey to connect with yourself and be best the version of you.  I have learned I am stronger than I think I am but I greatly rely on the support of my family as well.   I have learned to say no and that I don't have to attend every single event I am invited too.  Sometimes family time and a night in is more important.   I love a night in almost as much as a night out.  I have learned that the quality of your friends is way more important than the quantity.  I have a handful of friends that I love and trust and that matters most.  I have learned lunches with my girlfriends make me incredibly happy,  a time to connect and laugh that is so good for the soul.  I have learned a hangover is not worth it once you have kids. I have learned sleep is a thing of the past once you have kids.  I can now function on few hours of sleep and it is my new normal.   I have learned that not using credit cards is liberating and not as hard as it seems (more on our debt journey later this month).   I have learned that good tequila is worth the money- don't drink the cheap stuff!  I have learned just how much I appreciate my parents and how hard they worked to raise us after struggling to discipline Sterling, this year has been trying with him.  I have learned my stomach and boobs may never look the same again after two kids and that is ok.  I have learned that having two kids is HARD (harder than I thought it would be)  never a moment for you but also so rewarding.  I love seeing how much Sterling and Frances Moon love each other.  2014 was my first entire year with two kids and I am so grateful for the two of them.

 I get so inspired at the end of each year to start a New Year fresh.  I am not big on making resolutions because I usually break them.  I set simple goals for myself instead.  These are my goals so far-  I also have a list of house improvements I want to do next year that I will share as well after the New Year.

I want to exercise more and do more yoga.  I have been slack in the exercise department lately.  I need it for my mental sanity as much as to tone up my body.

I want to meditate at least 10 minutes every single day- lately I have been doing about 3 times a week I want to do more.

I want to drink more water and less wine.

 I want to remember to tell Matt I love him everyday. 

I want to volunteer my time in some way and perhaps take Sterling with me to do this.

I want to try and be in the moment with my children.  I have a hard time with this I am frequently multitasking and thinking about what I need to do next, my mind never rests.  I want to sit down and just enjoy them because they are growing up way too fast.

I want to eat less meat,  mainly chicken and beef.  I feel so much better when I stick to a mostly vegetarian diet - but don't worry I am never giving up cheeseburgers or bacon:)

I want to get more organized and plan out my blog more than just the night before

I want to really clean out and organize our garage- it would shock you if you saw the inside:)

I want to read more good books.

I want to declutter.

I want to judge less and be more accepting.

I want to grow a garden,  a legit garden not just one in pots.

I want to take a vacation with Matt somewhere tropical.

I want to spend more time outdoors.

I want to try more new recipes- cooking brings me so much joy.

I wish you all the happiest New Year and I hope 2015 brings you everything you hope for.