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12 of the Most Loved Pieces in My Closet

As a mom, my mornings start early and they’re all about the kids. Between making breakfast, packing lunches, negotiating outerwear and multiple drop-offs, by the time I come back home I have about 15 minutes to get dressed. To get myself ready, I have my most loved pieces that I can easily think about for […]

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Styling the Rosette Trend

What’s the latest trend you got on board with? For me, I’ve been loving the rosette trend – it’s feminine, bold and reminiscent of the 90s. I wore my off-the-shoulder rosette top here with wide leg black pants to mix a feminine top with a more structured bottom. Floral appliqués have been adorning pieces ranging […]

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Holiday Dinner Looks

Merry Christmas! I put together a holiday dinner look roundup a few weeks ago but never had the chance to post it. Here it is in case you’re looking for holiday pieces or really just some chic winter additions to your wardrobe. There are some trendy pieces like a dress or top adorned with a […]

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What to Wear for Family Photos

It’s 7:30am on a Sunday morning in Philadelphia and my house is quiet. I’m still in my pajamas drinking my first glorious cup of coffee. J is out with the kids and I have several hours of precious writing time ahead of me. Later this afternoon, we’re going to a birthday party at Chuck E […]

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currently wearing oversized cardigan for fall outfit

Currently Wearing: An Easy Fall Look

An oversized cardigan in the fall isn’t exactly groundbreaking but I will say, it’s not that easy to find a really good one that will last for seasons to come. There are two things I love about this outfit – 1. how easy it is to layer and un-layer depending on the weather, and 2. it’s a minimal but casual-chic outfit – one that I tend to gravitate towards the most.

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What to wear when you're a busy mama

What to Wear When You’re a Busy Mama

When you’re a busy mama, time is of the essence. That is especially true in the mornings. There isn’t a lot of space to think about what you want to wear when there are approximately 25 things to do before school drop-off. I love having go-to pieces I can reach for in my closet that […]

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What to Wear When You Work from Home

As of a month ago, I’m back to working full-time in the pharmaceutical industry (more on that coming soon!). One of the many exciting parts about being in the workforce full time again is of course, the new outfits I get to put together. 🙂

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Beautiful midi dresses for your summer wardrobe
Everyday spring dresses for less than $100

Everyday Spring Dresses for Under $200

f you’re on my newsletter list, you already received spring pieces I’ve been coveting but this post is all about the everyday spring dresses that are just casual enough to wear during the day but still give you that main character energy.

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Linen blazer with balloon light denim jeans and white heeled mules from Tony Bianco

Linen Blazer With Denim Outfit Idea

These baggier jeans with a linen blazer and white mule heels – chef’s kiss! It feels a little more casual than skinny jeans but the heels refine the look.

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winter capsule wardrobe what to wear when I don't know what to wear

What to Wear When You Don’t Know What to Wear

This post has been simmering for a while. I wanted to create a winter capsule wardrobe that you could turn to when you don’t know what to wear. Whenever this happens in the morning, I turn to black yoga pants and a hoodie with a coat on top. I love yoga pants but it’s nice to have options so I rounded up some of my favorite pieces that I wear most often.

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Styling high-waisted knit trousers in a local Philadelphia boutique called Naaz

How I Style High-Waisted Knit Pants

High-waisted knit pants are my secret for looking taller in both photos and real life. I tried these pants on at Naaz, a local boutique in Fishtown, Philadelphia and immediately loved how I felt in them, aka tall.

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Date Night in Philadelphia

When J and I first got married (11 years ago!), it was his idea to start a weekly date night. He said that our lives would get more complicated with more responsibilities but we have to always prioritize us as a couple. Since then, we’ve been doing date night together on Friday nights. We’re each […]

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Easy Outfit Idea: Stripes & Light Denim

I wanted to share an easy outfit idea I’ve been turning to for a casual look – a striped sweater and straight light blue jeans. The night before our family photo shoot a few weeks ago

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Top 12 Items in October

Hi from Philadelphia! There were a few items in October that I found myself reaching for over and over again. I’ve been wearing these Vuori joggers with the C’est La Vie white hoodie as my official preschool drop-off uniform. Initially I wasn’t sure about ordering from Shein but for $14, I went for it and […]

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Winter Coat Diaries

One of my favorite ways to elevate an outfit is adding texture or pattern with a coat. I love dressing for the fall and layering pieces. Now that it’s getting colder in Philadelphia, I was excited to get my winter coats out of the makeshift storage under the bed and to the forefront of my […]

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trench coat with Zara jeans and madewell t-shirt

Fall Style Diary: The Pieces I Can’t Wait to Wear

[one_third][/one_third][one_third][/one_third][one_third_last][/one_third_last] Do you ever really want to wear something in your closet but instead wait for the right occasion or set of circumstances? Lately, I’ve been struggling between putting on what I really want to wear, a great pair of jeans with at least 3.5 inch sandals and a chiffon top with pouf shoulders or […]

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