Must-have Dress!!

I am always looking for that perfect dress (aren't we all)? The one that is comfortable, flattering, and can be worn in more than one season! Well, I found it!

I found this dress at ZARA during a Fall shopping trip! I love the mix of textures and it's lady-like feel. Oh, and it is only $50! This awesome dress can be paired with anything from tights and booties to sandals...but for this blog I took a more classic approach. Jackie from Blowout Morristown gave me a soft, dewy look and a gorgeous bun. I felt so glamorous! I grabbed velvet black heels (similar) from Aldo and my favorite bag (from The RealReal), and the look was complete!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Blowout Morristown

Fall is all about LAYERING!

September can be a difficult month for dressing! The temperature tends to go from very warm to cool, leaving all of us not sure on what to wear! Well, I found a perfect look for these uncertain weather conditions! All you have to do, is layer. Grab a great pair of pants, a tank top, denim jacket, booties, and a fantastic bag. Honestly, what else is there?? 

Embellished and embroidered denim is so popular right now! I have to admit that I wasn't totally sold on the trend until I found this jacket from Anthropologie! The detail is subtle and not over the top, so it fits in very nicely with my current wardrobe. Can we talk about these pleated trousers??! The color is to die for and you seriously cannot tell if it is a skirt or pants! I chose an Athleta white tank (surprise, surprise) for the under pinning. The cloth booties are from Zara. They are fun, different, and super comfortable. And, my favorite part of the look, because I love mixing price points, is my new YSL bag. This bag is classic and will never go out of style!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Bloom Morristown

Labor Day Tequila!

We only have one more Summer weekend of BBQ's, cocktails and our toes in the sand! I don't know about you, but I've definitely had my fill of rosé, ice cream, and french fries this Summer! Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed ALL of it, but now I'm ready to take it down a notch! I am ready to hit the gym, lay off the carbs and try out a new and "skinnier" drink! Thankfully, I have very resourceful friends and one in particular introduced me to Casamigos Tequila! Maybe all of you had heard of it, but I hadn't. Apparently, George Clooney and Randy Gerber just sold this tequila company for a cool billion dollars! Drink cocktails with this tequila might not make you rich, but less sugar makes for less hangovers! The recipe is beyond easy (and quick), and even if you have bad memories of tequila (or no memories at all), you should still try it! I promise, you will like it!

Ingredients: Casamigos Blanco Tequila, lime seltzer, watermelon cubed, lime slices, ice

Directions: I like to use mason jars for Summer cocktails. It's more fun! I usually load up the glass with about 8 ice cubes. Pour in tequila (I measure 3 fingers up the glass - is that alot??), add seltzer, squeeze two lime slices into the glass, add watermelon cubes, and stir! Bottoms up!!!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Bloom Morristown

School Daze!!!!

With one week left of Summer and school around the corner, all of us are scrambling to get everything done! Back to school supplies, clothes, and shoes are a high priority! The other day I went through my girls closets and found out that nothing fit! How did they grow that much in just 3 months!?! So, I hit my favorite stores (for girls 9-15!) and found some great looks! Abercrombie, Crewcuts, Zara, American Eagle, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales to name a few.

My youngest, who is 9 loves to be comfortable. Soft and cozy are key words when shopping for this kid. I found this black Zara sweatshirt and it is that and more! It's super comfy plus it has glitter stars on the shoulders (major bonus)! The jeans are from Crewcuts and they have a great stretch to them. Vans are huge in my house right now and she fell in love with these because of the fringe on the back! 

My 13 year old is really into the "mom" jean trend as well as vintage Levis. I found a great pair at Aritzia! She loved this pink sweater from Zara kids - which is the "in" color for Fall and super cozy. And as I said earlier this Summer, Tretorns are back! She loves this navy pair and is super psyched to wear them to school.

Last, but not least a look for my oldest! At 5' 9" it isn't always easy to find jeans for her that don't look cropped!. After a lot of searching, we found that American Eagle has the best selection of jeans with various length options! I loved this striped sweater from Nordstrom. It's on the preppy side, but when paired with ripped jeans, the look has a bit of an edge. We both loved these Steve Madden espadrille sneakers and I'm so happy that we found them in gray....then they won't look filthy after one week of school!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Blowout Morristown

Back To School - Part 1 (stay tuned for another look)

I remember going back to school shopping when I was little and LOVING it! But things were easier back then. There was less to choose from and clothes seemed to cover more of your body- making the experience for parent and child much better! I am a mom of 3 girls...ages 15, 13 and 9. They all have different personalities and different styles. I find it hard shopping with them sometimes. On one hand, I want them to express themselves in what they wear, but on the other hand I want them to be dressed appropriately! I am sure most of you out there can relate! So, I set out to find a few great back to school looks that not only made my kiddos happy, but were mom (and dad) approved!

On my shopping trip, I found SO MANY amazing things!!! For my youngest, I found a super cute striped top from Crewcuts, overall dress from Nordstrom, Converse sneaks and an awesome backpack (in store only) from Crewcuts. I love this backpack. Good chance, she will never lose it (you could probably find it in the dark!). And for her hair, a simple top braid and gorgeous curls, courtesy of Blowout Morristown!

For Cooper, my very soon-to-be 8th grader, I chose a denim skirt from Abercrombie & Fitch (a great length), a The Who tee (I've already borrowed it), a Zara trench, Nordstrom booties and velvet backpack. And her hair!! Can we talk about this amazing braid by Blowout Morristown - a super neat and cool style for back to school! 

Finally, my oldest! A 15 year old girl....a teenager. Probably the most difficult person out there to shop for! But I am happy to report that I found a few awesome pieces, including this great dress from Abercrombie & Fitch paired with a Jcrew denim jacket, Vince Camuto booties , and a Pacsun backpack. Mom and daughter are equally happy! Blowout Morristown kept her hair simple with soft waves. So pretty and easy to do!

All blog photography by Monika de Myer Photography

Hair & Makeup by Blowout Morristown