a lovely living

JCrew Factory blazer, Gap shirt (similar), Lia Sophia necklace (old), LOFT denim (similar), Arturo Chiang shoes (old), vintage clutch (grandma has good taste!), Michelle watch

This was an outfit I wore this past weekend on another chilly, windy day. We weren’t even able to take any outdoor shots because my hair was whipping in my face. Perfect day to throw on a classic blazer though! These blush jeans have been getting their wear this year. I love that I was able to sport them before Memorial Day without breaking any rules. They’re a nice alternative to basic white. This necklace is one of my favorites, yet I often find it too dressy to wear with most outfits. Pairing it with a tailored shirt and blazer gave it a casual yet polished look. I received a lot of compliments on it, so it must have made a statement. (more…)

1. Anthro skirt  2. JCrew espadrilles  3. S&L tote  4. Tory Burch iphone case  5. Madewell tank  6. JCrew capri

I loved receiving your feedback after last week’s wishlist post and I am happy to have inspired some of you. I even heard from my mom how much she liked the ruffled dress. Thanks mom! Since I have a never ending/constantly evolving list, I’ve decided to give you another glimpse of what I’m currently loving. Who knows, maybe I’ll turn this into a weekly post. We’ll see!

This skirt would be such a fun piece to add to any closet. It’s beautiful, fun and appears to be quite comfortable, not to mention breezy for hot summer days. I love the stripes on the espadrilles. They have such a nice, clean look to them. I’m obsessed with this tote.  I can see myself carrying this around town all summer long with all of the kids’ crap  stuff thrown in. It would also be an essential at the shore.  Another pretty iPhone case. This one is for the iphone5, so apparently I need an upgrade first. I love the neon lace on this tank. It’s such a fun detail to a basic tank. And lastly the capri’s. Aren’t they great? The fresh color and polka dot pattern jumped out at me when I saw them. I could have some fun with these!

Thanks to some Memorial Day sales, the espadrilles and tank will be finding their way to my door soon, yeah!

Did you hit up any sales this weekend?

Target shirt, AG skinny jeans (similar), Circa by Joan and David shoes, LC Lauren Conrad jacket, Lia Sophia necklace, JCrew bracelet (old), Marc Jacobs watch

For whatever reason, I tend to pick out the most expensive items while shopping. Whether it’s for clothing, jewelry or home goods, my mother can attest that whatever I pick up, it’s most likely not the cheapest in the store.  So when I find something I love at Target or Kohl’s I can rest easy knowing that whatever the price, it can’t be all that much. Such was the case with this adorable Tee from Target. It’s a simple piece, but the studded shoulders add a little touch of spunk. The day I wore this turned out to be quite chilly and I had thankfully picked up this boyfriend blazer at Kohl’s not long ago. It’s a great transitional jacket and pulled the outfit together nicely, even though my spunky studs were hidden. (more…)

Kate Spade sunglasses – Anthropologie top (similar) – Talbots necklace – Michelle Watch – Kate Spade bag – LOFT skirt (similar) – Madewell sandals 

Don’t you love it when the weather goes from a chilly 60 degrees to sweltering in the 90’s within a matter of days? I don’t, but I also don’t have much of a say when it comes to Mother Nature. So what do you wear when you’re running errands and/or running after your kids in the heat? Loose, breezy cotton. I found this skirt at LOFT and it’s a great addition to my summer wardrobe. Casual but cute. I also recently found this Kate Spade cross body at our TJMaxx, but I saw it on Gilt yesterday too! It holds my wallet, phone and keys perfectly for the times when I don’t have a diaper bag thrown over my shoulder. As soon as I saw the mint stripe on the sandals, I was sold. Those peeps at Madewell sure know what they’re doing.

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1. Crochet TOMS  2. JCrew scarf 3. iphone case 4. Ruffle dress 5. Mint capri 6. Kate Spade watch

I love keeping an up to date wishlist. Before Pinterest came to be, a few of my friends and I were using wishlistr.com to keep track of items we were currently craving in hopes that a certain someone (honestly, anyone) may surprise us with a little somethin’ somethin’. Pinterest has taken this to a whole new level! At any given moment, my wishlist will include pastels, ruffles, bows and flowers. I tend to be quite girly.

I’ve been eyeing these Toms for months now and I just can’t decide on a color. #commitmentissues. My closet can never have too many scarves and the pastels in this one are calling my name. It’s almost time for a new iPhone case and this one caught my eye recently. The dress is so soft and feminine and the swiss dots add the perfect touch. I’ll be watching for this little lady to go on sale! I’m always drawn to mint and lately it’s everywhere, including these gorgeous pants. And finally, Kate. I’m a watch junkie and I need to be kept under control, but this watch makes its way back on to my screen time and time again. I love Kate Spade accessories and this watch is no exception.

What’s currently on your wishlist?

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