Floral Pocket Dress and Lace-Ups

I bought this lovely floral pocket dress while I was in Edinburgh, Scotland with my family last month.  It's by a UK brand called Darling (which I found in a small boutique) and after browsing their website, I'm a huge fan!  I wore this to a bar mitzvah service and party this weekend, but it would be perfect for a shower, tea or wedding.  I thought these Madden Girl lace-up sandals were the perfect complement to this otherwise conservative dress - it definitely gave it a bit of an edgy touch!

Darling floral pocket dress // Madden Girl lace-up sandals

Kate Spade watch // t+j designs bracelet // J Crew earrings (old, similar here)

I hope you all have a great week! 

Thanks for stopping by.

xo, Jen

A few things I can't live without (at least for the foreseeable future)

Happy Friday! In the summer, my firm allows us to take every other Friday off and today is my first Friday.  I'm happy to say it's been a rather productive day - working out, running errands and getting my nails done.

I was thinking today about some of the things I use and/or wear regularly and thought I'd share them with you.  As you would expect, this list changes often, but here's is the current version. . .

1.  Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

I used to be a huge Bare Minerals fan until my sister introduced me to this silky soft foundation.  I used to also be afraid of liquid makeup because I was worried it would 1. make me look oily and 2. make me look like I had a ton of makeup on.  However, I must say that this makeup leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and radiant.  I never realized how dry powder makeup was making my skin until I made the switch.  Highly recommend this product!

2.  Fitbit Flex

Ok, ok I know that fitness trackers are all the rage, but I really do love my fitbit.  My boyfriend, Daniel, got me this for my birthday last October and I've been hooked ever since.  I've even quit taking the bus and started walking to work just to force myself to get 10,000 steps a day.  Daniel also got me this great Tory Burch Fitbit Bracelet to wear when I want to dress it up a little.

3. Madewell Zip Transport Tote

This is a classic bag that looks great with both casual and professional outfits.  While I usually use it as a weekend or casual bag, I do find myself using it for work every now and then (especially now that it's summer).  It's a great size, beautiful color and has a zipper (important for me, I tend to spill things out of my purse). 

4. Kate Spade Journal

I recently started a gratuity journal and this one from Kate Spade is perfect.  I love the quote (all things to be thankful for!) and ribbon marker.  I sometimes have a hard time sticking with journaling, but this journal actually makes me want to write in it.

5. Old Navy Double Strap Sandals 

I bought these on a whim in March, and I'm so glad I did since they are no longer in stock (similar here).  Mine are cognac, not black, but I really like the black too.  I find that they go with everything and are also super comfy.  They were only $12!

6. Lo & Sons Catalina Weekender Bag 

Now that wedding season is upon us, I use this bag regularly.  It really is the perfect weekend bag.  I love the separate bottom pocket for shoes and how roomy the bag is overall without becoming too heavy.  I absolutely love the new forest green color too!

I plan to update this list periodically as my favorites change, but I'd love to hear about some of your favorites in the meantime. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Thanks for stopping by.

xo, Jen

Making Mondays Easy: The Suit

I hope you all had a great weekend! Mondays are usually rough for me, so I try to make getting ready easy on myself in the morning.  Since I tend to pick out my clothes for work the night before, Sundays almost always default to a suit.  While I normally wear suits to work out of necessity, I also find that they are often the easiest outfit to put together and will generally leave you feeling polished without much effort.

My go-to suit (I have it in both navy and black, but I find that the navy fits me better for some reason) is the Banana Republic Lightweight Wool Suit.  Not only does it fit well without being bulky, but it's comfortable (#1 priority for me when purchasing a suit) and flattering.  I really dislike button-ups, so I tend to wear sleeveless shirts (spring/summer) or v-neck tees (fall/winter) with my suits - some of my favorites are pictured below.  I also find I can make this suit feel more dressed up if I pair it with pearls (court appearances, client meetings, etc.) or I can dress it down with silver or more casual jewelry (office meetings, meeting with a partner, reviews, etc.).

I'd love to hear reviews of your favorite suits too!

Thanks for stopping by!

xo, Jen