My FAVORITE go-to look!

There's nothing better than a great pair of jeans and silk cami! Honestly, it is a fool-proof look and can be worn on so many occasions!

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I am in love with these Citizens of Humanity jeans from Aritizia! They are super comfortable and made with the softest fabric (there's nothing worse than stiff jeans!). I found this gorgeous navy top (in store only - 631-298- 8009) at Mint in Mattituck, NY while visiting my parents. Have you ever been to Mattituck? If you haven't, you need to go! It is the cutest little town with a great cafe called "Love Lane" and it's surrounded by farms and vineyards - wine tasting anyone? I also found this Rebecca Minkoff white clutch at Mint and knew my white sandals would complete the look! White accessories are a must this Summer! Last, but not least, stacked bracelets from Summer Love Designs and Perch Denver/Perch Vail. 

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair and Makeup by Bloom Morristown

Fashion Construction Zone

I'm sure by now all of you are aware of my denim overall obsession this season! I never thought I would put another pair on after my senior year of college (which was a very long time ago!), but they're just so darn cute and comfortable! The setting for this photoshoot was an interesting one....part of my house has been under construction for what feels like FOREVER, so I thought I would get some use out of the open space (oh, and my youngest child told me that my I looked like a construction worker in my outfit...I just needed a tool belt). 

My family and I were visiting my parents on the North Fork in LI and I found these overalls at the Gap Outlet (more sizing available in-store) at an amazing price! I knew I had to have them. I grabbed my black Athleta tank for underneath and my white Dr. Scholls (another blast from the past!). Final touch: earrings from Zia Boutique (similar style), a super cool jewelry store in Savannah, GA. 

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Bloom Morristown

Old Navy all the way!

There's nothing better than a one stop shop where you can get an entire look and not break the bank! I found this entire look at Old Navy (and for $100 TOTAL!) Oh, and two of my girls decided to steal the show and jump into my photo shoot! 

I walked into Old Navy with a long list of items to get my three girls, but I didn't even make it back to the kid's section! I immediately had an armful of clothes and accessories and went straight to the check out. LOL I left the store with many great things, but my favorite was this look I put together: a super cute and comfortable black dress that can be worn with or without a belt. Since I chose a brown belt, I wanted to bring in some brown elsewhere in the look and lucky me...I found these awesome flat sandals (that also work with so many other things in my wardrobe)! Final touches, a crossbody bucket bag - which fits a ton of stuff and a fedora (I'm trying to be better about keeping the sun off my face)! 

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair and Makeup by Bloom Morristown

Best Dressed for the 4th!

Happy almost 4th of July! What are your plans for the holiday? And more importantly, what are you going to wear? I'm heading to RI and so excited for the fire works, face painting and celebrating with friends and family. And of course, I have already picked out my outfit :-)

I found this super cute striped dress at Bloomingdales...price tag? $88!!! So, I grabbed it and ran to the check out. And we all know that white heels are the way to go this Summer! I found these Steve Madden kitten heel sandals (similar) and knew I would wear them all season! Accessories: white Rebecca Minkoff envelope clutch from Mint- only $95! Happy July 4th!!!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Bloom Morristown

My favorite summer cocktail

One of my favorite summer drinks was created by my dear friend, Shannon. She calls it the "Fanny"... Nicely rhymes with Shanny. ;-) It's delicious, super easy to make, and low in calories (bonus!!). I'm still embracing the floral trend and actually enjoying my brief vacation from solids and neutrals! (LOL).

Once again, I found an amazing dress at Zara (in store) AND at a fantastic price point! I loved that it had long sleeves and was off the shoulders as well as would work with either flip flops or heeled sandals! For accessories, I grabbed some fun bracelets from Perch Denver/Perch Vail and white block heeled sandals and my look was complete!

Recipe for the Fanny:

2 parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 2 parts vodka, 1/2 part St. Germain, squeeze of lime.

Put everything in a shaker and shake away! Serve up in a martini glass with a lime wedge or over ice with a lime wedge. Cheers!