Obsessions

|| LIGHT WEIGHT MERINO TUNIC ||

I am pretty sure this is going to be the Swing Sweater of the summer.  Love the long loose fit and it comes in some great colors!!

|| BB DAKOTA VEGAN LEATHER JACKET ||

Until I saw Megan's post yesterday I had no idea this coat was back out in a new color for Spring.  I own this in the dark brown and love it. I get compliments every time I wear it. It looks way more expensive than it is, at only$84!! I love the ivory color so much for Spring.

|| TORY BURCH STACKED T CROSSBODY PURSE ||

I have been obsessed with crossbody bags lately. I love my everyday one but I wish it was a touch bigger.  This one is my fore runner I am considering.  It comes in black too but I love the tan!

|| LOEFFLER RANDALL CALFHAIR SANDALS ||

Its official I need these for Summer.  The perfect leopard sandal.

|| CUFFED PANTS ||

These are hands down my most favorite pants for Frances, she is in them most days.   They fit well, wash well and are just plain cute!

pink combo- green combo

 

|| CURRENT ELLIOT TEE SHIRT DRESS ||

I bought this dress and love it.  It really is a great casual tee shirt dress.  I will do a style post soon and show how it looks on.  But trust me it is a must have.  Runs true to size, I got a size one which is a small. It has already sold out at Shopbop and Revolve Clothing, so order it if you want one!

|| JENNIFER ZUENER HEART NECKLACE||

Jennifer Zuener jewelry is my absolute favorite.  I own several pieces of hers and they are all fabulous quality and perfect for everyday wear.  This necklace would be such a sweet Valentines gift.  

  

 || NIKE PRO-HYPERWARM TRAINING TOP ||

I just love this Nike workout top with the little bow on the neck. It comes in 6 different colors and is on sale right now!  Such a cute workout top!

 

NDM Style: Clover Canyon

Normally I won't do these outfit posts so close together but we actually had plans this weekend so mama had a reason to bust out one of my favorite dresses and get dolled up!  One of Matt's best friends from law school got married this past weekend and we had the best time.  Don't even get me started on the food, I swear I gained 5 lbs it was so incredible- there was a bar with lump crab meat and melted butter- enough said.   Plus egg rolls, mini grilled cheese, a shrimp bar, and delish beverages!

This dress has been patiently hanging in my closet waiting for me not to be pregnant to wear it.  I wasn't sure my body was ready to rock such a form fitting dress so soon after baby but let me tell you this dress is a miracle worker.  Its all smoke and mirrors people.  It is like built in spanx.  Ladies, it sucks everything in seamlessly.  I am about to buy several more Clover Canyon pieces that is how much I love them.  They are so flattering.

I am wearing a size medium.  I do recommend maybe ordering up a size in this dress because it is so fitted.  It is made out of neoprene so it is a thicker material which I like so you cant see lines and bulges.   The material is super stretchy but I still felt like it ran on the smaller side.

You can find it HERE on sale right now but it is also available HERE and HERE as well.

I just love the fun pattern.   Clover Canyon is such a cool line because they do such innovative designs.   You are sure to stand out in a good way in one of their dresses.

My mom let me borrow her John Hardy Dot Hoops and I am kind of obsessed with them, probably not giving them back.  I also really like the smaller version here

|| John Hardy Dot Hoops || 

 I carried my Celine Tri-Color Purse.  It goes with everything!

Similar versions HERE and HERE

I wore nude pumps with the dress.  The dress was so loud it needed a subdued shoe.   A great pair of nude pumps is such an essential item for any closet.  They elongate your legs and go with everything.  Love both these pairs for under $100!
Sam Edleman D'Orsay Pumps  || Boutique 9 Nude Pumps ||

A few pics from the wedding.  It was so nice to get out for two nights in a row.  Although it was like Frances could sense I was tired and instead of waking up just once a night she woke up twice a night. Now I am officially exhausted!

 Here are a few of my favorite Clover Canyon pieces. It really is such a fabulous line.  I love that it is such a great price point and the dresses are so fun and unique. They just came out with swimwear and cover-ups and they are amazing.  Hoping I get one for my upcoming birthday!!  I highly recommend you give this fabulous line a try!

Saturdays Steals + Splurges

Happy Saturday Friends. Here are the best deals this weekend.  

I am obsessed with these baby tunics from JCrew.  They are onsale and you get an additional 40% off, such a steal.  Frances has the heart one and the floral one.  and don't forget the matching heart bloomers and floral bloomers.

Use code HAPPYSALE 

Heart Tunic || Floral Tunic 

In other news the Elusive Swing Sweater is back in stock in some fabulous new colors.  I love all 4 of mine.

The purple is my favorite new color.  

|| swing sweater ||

 

I used to be a purely Hanky Panky kind of girl til my mom introduced me this underwear at Victorias Secret.  It is amazing girls.  So comfortable and no lines.  Plus you can get 4 pairs for the price of one pair of Hanky Pankys.

|| flawless hip hugger panties ||

The Madewell D'Orsay flat is back in stock in so many great colors.  I have a gray pair and they are my favorite!  I wear them all the time and I am sure I will be buying another pair!  They are gorgeous in person and comfortable.  They run true to size, I have a 9.  I am especially loving the colors below!  

Tan || Royal Blue || Spotted Dot

Loving this Rebecca Minkoff calfhair crossbody bag that is 50% off right now!  Major Steal.

|| Rebecca Minkoff Cross Body ||

and don't forget about the Gigi NewYork sale.  All the Fall collection is 50% off!  This burgundy oversized clutch is still tempting me, it looks so good with the gold initials embossed on it.

 I ordered this smaller version in the emerald.  Thinking I can use it as a clutch and maybe also to store diapers in my purse:)  It would make a cute gift for an expectant mom.

Happy Shopping.

Gigi New York 50% Off!!

Alright ladies you heard it here first,  Gigi New York just marked their Fall line down to 50% off.   I finally snagged a few goodies for myself. Shop the sale HERE.

The prices are ridic.  I ordered the emerald clutch with my initials and the gray crossbody bag.  I got both for less than the original price of the crossbody bag!  I have really been into cross body bags they are so much easier with kids.  I carry my cross body daily.  Go snag yourself something because while the prices are this good you know the stuff will sell out!

|| cross body bag || all in one clutch ||

 

 The totes are down to $147 from $300!

||teddie tote ||

and I debated between getting this oversized clutch, I went with the smaller one but still love this one!  It is down to $62 from $130.

||oversized clutch ||

Wallets are down to $90

||wallet ||

and the jewelry case is $39!

||jewelry case ||

Mommy Confessions

  

Happy Friday Friends. Not going to lie this has been a long week with school being out three days. I know you people up North deal with snow all the time but Charleston shuts down over it.  I love being a mom so much but dang, the days can be really long sometimes especially when you can't leave your house.  Thank goodness we have a wedding this weekend so I get two nights out in a row!  That is unheard of and never happens.  I am ready to get dressed up and be wined and dined:)

Since I have been at my wits end lately I thought it would be fun to do some Mommy Confessions.  Now don't leave me alone feeling like the worst mom ever please leave a comment and tell me your confessions.  TGIF Friends.

1) I have not washed my hair in 4 days- yesterday morning Sterling actually told me I smelled.   Don't worry it is getting washed before the Rehearsal Dinner Tonight:)

2) I swore I would never ever let Sterling watch Spongebob and now it is all he watches- it guarantees me 30 minutes of silence which is pure bliss.

3) Sterling ate 3 lunchables yesterday one for breakfast and two for lunch. 3 lunchables how gross is that??

4) Whoever said that nursing burns calories and makes you drop the baby weight fast lied.   I am nursing round the clock and my weight ain't moving.  I actually gained two pounds from all the junk I ate during the snow days.

5) The past two days I started happy hour before 5.  Had to, is it sad having both kids at home leads me to want a glass of wine?  Case and point a little half glass while cooking.  4:00 is the new 5:00 for moms.

6) I have not exercised once since I had Frances and I was cleared too almost 4 weeks ago.  Every week I am like is it, then I make up excuses not.   I feel gross and want to workout but just cant find the time.

7) Yesterday at the bank our banker told Sterling "please be nice to your mommy and listen to her" because he was acting obnoxious.   I fear I have that kid who won't behave or listen to me in public.  You know the one where you look at the mom and feel both sorry for her and disgusted she cant get her kid to listen to her. 

8) I have started making Sterling shower with me or Matt just so I don't have to do bath time.   I dread bath time especially because Sterling still cries every time we wash his hair.  He is getting ready to be 4 and cries over water in his eyes.

9)  I don't watch TV at night anymore.  I can't stand the noise.  Sterling talks all the time.  Seriously he is never quiet so now at night I need pure silence- I do make an exception for The Bachelor.

10)  Girl diapers are way harder to clean than boys.  I must use at least 10 wipes every time I change Frances trying to get her clean.

But at the end of the day long or not,  I sure do love these two and love being their mom.

and because I thought this was too true and too funny not to share.

NDM Style : Stripes + Bling

One of my favorite things about other people's blogs is seeing how they style their outfits.  I love outfit posts and seeing how people mix and match things from their own closet.   I also like seeing how clothes look and fit on real people.   My goal for my blog this new year is to do more of that and showcase my outfits not just with selfies.  I want to start a new series called NDM Style where I feature an outfit I have worn recently.  I may not do this every week but hope to at least every other week.

 I had to get Matt on board to be my photographer- although my next door neighbor is a legit photographer who I need to get to help me because he probably won't huff and puff and say are we done yet like the hubs??   But Matt obliged me and did a pretty good job doing some fashion photos- lawyer by day blog photographer by night might be his new calling. 

This is one of my go-to outfits. You know I rave about Vince all the time,  it is honestly one of my top five favorite lines.  The shirts, blouses, and sweaters are always a perfect loose casual fit.  This sweater is no exception and lucky for you girls it is on sale right now almost 50% off.  I always love stripes,  they are so classic.  I plan to wear this sweater into the spring paired with white jeans or jean shorts.  I am wearing a size small.  Vince runs true to size or on the larger side sometimes.

V I N C E  S T R I P E   S W E A T E R 

also available in v-neck version or white + black stripes 
 

 It is so soft and such a great fit.   Had to snap one selfie to give you an idea of length.

I am wearing the Rag and Bone Newbury Booties in gray and love them!  I also have them in dark brown and black. They seriously are my most favorite booties and comfortable too.  I can wear them all day with no pain!

They run pretty true to size.  I am usually a 9 or 9.5 and have a size 9.5.  So order a half size up if you aren't sure because you need to allow room for socks.

 R A G   A N D  B O N E  N E W B U R Y  B O O T I E S

also here and here (I really love the camel color too)

The jeans are the 7 for All Mankind "The Skinny".  They have been my go-to post pregnancy jeans.  They sit higher up and suck everything plus they have stretch to them.  They are on sale right now and I am so considering buying another pair.  I have had mine since before Sterling was born so it may be time for a new pair.  and they do not come with a hole in them.  I took a tumble a few years ago at a Bachelorette party where I may have been over served and ripped the jeans but I just keep rocking them:)
T H E  S K I N N Y  J E A N S

 I added my favorite Loren Hope necklace to give the outfit some jazz.  It goes with everything.  I toss it on for day to day wear and for night time too.  Her jewelry is so well made, always a great choice.

L O R E N  H O P E  C A R I N A  N E C K L A C E

Before I headed out I threw on my Vince Leather Jacket to complete the look.  The jacket is totally an investment piece but worth every penny.  It is hands down my favorite jacket.  I wear it daily even over workout clothes.

Currently it is onsale in the olive color.

V I N C E  L E A T H E R  J A C K E T  
  You can shop the entire look below:)