Truman's Ice Cream Cone

After living in NYC for quite some time, we happily moved to Morristown, NJ 13 years ago. It is so great to be able to walk to town for coffee, shopping, a manicure and of course ice cream! My dog, Truman loves taking walks and is pretty well known in town! Recently we had some unseasonably warm weather, so I decided to take Truman into town to get ice cream at the Creamery. Truman has never had ice cream and I have seen countless cute videos online of dogs taking down a vanilla ice cream cone in a matter of seconds. At first Truman didn't know what to make of this sweet treat, however, after a few licks he really enjoyed it! What's cuter than a big golden retriever eating ice cream? 

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I found these amazing jeans at at Nordstrom. The fit is incredible and I know I will wear them through Winter into Spring. I'm only 5'5" on a good day, so these jeans with a heeled boot give the illusion of me being much taller (love that!). This sweater from Madewell reminded me of a varsity jacket from high school, but more fitted and flattering!  I've been loving this floppy hat (similar one from Madewell) and Balenciaga bag - both worn quite often and work well in my existing wardrobe. Finally, a beautiful necklace by Diamonds Doing Good given to me by my mother in law and sister in law for Christmas. I love this necklace. Each heart has an initial on it for my girls. It's super sweet and pretty!

Hats On!

I've never been much of a hat person until recently. Maybe I didn't have the confidence to pull it off? But as I've gotten older, I try to care less of what others think and I have also realized that a good hat can come in handy! Hats can really take care of a bad hair day and there are so many fun ones out there. When I found this pom pom hat at Century 21 (available in-store only), which I think is a cross between a ski hat and a cloche, I knew I had to find a look to go with it!

I took a walk down Cattano Avenue in Morristown and stopped by a great cafe called The Artist Baker. If you haven't been there yet, you must go! I highly recommend the quiche, the apricot brioche and a cup a coffee. Truly, everything is so delicious! It has become a Saturday morning favorite in my house. I found this awesome light weight gray jacket from Zara which went so well with my new hat! Then I paired it with my Aritzia leather leggings (which I live in), patent oxford shoes and a fantastic green suede bag from Zara.

Layering at it's BEST!

Layering is a key element to making your wardrobe work in multiple seasons. I don't want to only wear my leather jacket or black romper in the Spring and Fall. I want to make them work even when it is a bit (well a lot) colder outside, and you can do this with a great fur. This look is perfect for date night at Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, which is one of me and my hubby's go-to's  (when we can find the time to go out!).

I was in Savannah, GA over the holidays when I found this awesome black romper at Urban Outfitters. I was a bit surprised, since most of the shopping I do in that store is for my 12 and 14 year old girls! Hence, I was feeling pretty good (and young-er) with this find! I decided to pair it with one of my fave black leather jackets instead of a blazer and a gorgeous fur coat from Giorgio Pappas Furs. If you haven't been to his website or store in either New Vernon, NJ or NYC, you need to go. Giorgio has the most beautiful pieces out there and he is a total sweetheart!....and this Winter will be the perfect time to bundle up and look chic doing it! Last touches....black open toe heels (maybe a bit aggressive with the weather!), a Louis Vuitton bag and the super cool LOVE necklace I received a year ago (link is similar). So, layer up friends!

Vintage Red Schwinn

So, my favorite gift that I received for Christmas this year was my mom's 1970's red Schwinn beach cruiser. I've been wanting to buy a bike for the past few years....it's a perfect mode of transportation when you live in Morristown and parking isn't always easy! I know Winter isn't the best time to break in my new gift, but I had to give it a test drive before the snow comes! Now, all I need is a basket!

I found out pretty quickly that riding a bike in heels isn't that easy! Thankfully, I didn't hurt myself (body or ego). Since the holidays aren't that far behind us, this Aqua green sequin bomber jacket (yup, I'm wearing color) is still spot on. You can only have one sparkly piece in a look ( jennie-ism), so I paired it with a plaid flannel button down from Madewell and awesome Mother black ripped jeans. Finally, a pair of velvet black pumps, because they go with just about everything (except, maybe bike riding!).

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Makeup by Beauty on Location

Hair by Katy at Bloom Morristown

 

January's Long List of "To Do's"

We all use the month of January to focus on the year ahead. Start anew. Whether it is trying a new exercise regime or the resolve to watch less Netflix and read more books, we all have a long list of projects to tackle. Later this month on my blog, we are going to tackle your closet with the Neat Method, a home organizing company! There's nothing better than a closet cleanse! You will probably laugh a bit, have a few "oh my gosh, I've been looking for that!" moments, and it will also be a great opportunity to put together some new looks with your existing wardrobe. I say start off 2017 with a bit of de-cluttering and organization - you will be amazed how much lighter you will feel! Look for this blog in the coming weeks. 

When I work the Neat Method and help my client's create new looks or talk about what is missing in their wardrobe, I want to look put together but also be comfortable. About a month ago, I posted a pic on Insta of my new "mom" jeans. I seriously can't believe I once again fell in love with these Levi's I wore over 20 years ago. The long velvet blazer is from Zara and can be dressed up or down--a great versatile piece in my closet. And I love these Gucci pumps! The bow is super cute and they are beyond comfortable (no joke)! Finally, a bracelet and earrings by one of my faves, Ward Vintage.

All blog photos by Monika de Myer Photography

Makeup by Beauty on Location