Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday! Have a happy, mom! Technically she's a leap year baby, but we celebrate today. So without further ado, everything she would love and I'd love to get her if I had an unlimited budget.

Nordstrom, Adelyn Rae Culotte Jumpsuit, $98 $58

Mom and I spent the last year on Weight Watchers, and let me tell you, she looks amazing. She should show it off in this killer navy jumpsuit.

Ann Taylor, Seed Bead Statement Necklace, $89

Mom's super into a statement necklace, and I think this olive green would be perfect with her skin tone.

Talbots, Fringed Dot & Lace Top, $81

Extra points for texture. I love this top because you can pair it with any print.

Macy's, Nine West Starship Two Piece Flat, $69

My mom has excellent shoe taste, especially when it comes to flats. She would rock these.

Happy birthday to the best lady I know!

Be fabulous today!

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Gift Guide: For Mom

We are back with a gift guide today and it's for the all important mom. I don't know about you, but I am starting to find mom more and more difficult to shop for. I want the perfect something to convey how much I love her but I also can't break my budget. Of course you can do the sweater set, there's no shame in that, but I don't need to line that up for you.  Here are some great out of the box options.

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Row one: one/two/three
Row two: one/two/three

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Coral

Lovebugs, today is my mom's birthday. She is turning 14 and doesn't look a day over. Today's post is going to look at her favorite color to wear: coral. Such a warm, classy and easy to wear color.

Ralph Lauren, Coral Bay Teardrop Cabochon Necklace, $78

This necklace makes me want to go on vacation to somewhere warm, but I could also pair this with a deep v purple sweater.

Vivienne Tam, Applique Tee, $35

Oh how much fun is this tee! I'd wear it as is in the summer and for the colder months, layer a white oxford underneath!

Modcloth, Coral Beliefs Dress, $74

Before you write off this dress as matronly, look at the fantastic thick waistband giving a defined teeny tiny waist, and the great gathering by the neck, the light fabric on the skirt. This dress is gorgeous.

Bloomingdales, Aqua three color block pleated, $68

This skirt! Oh my word this skirt. Heavenly.

So happy birthday mom, you look fabulous in coral or any color for that matter!

Be fabulous today!

The Day After the Week of Fun

It's the vacation hangover post. I'm back at work- which is fine, but I'm still in the "how long can I stretch this relaxation feeling?" mode. So to add to that lovely vibe-here are some of my favorite pictures from my family vacation in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.

This is my younger sister, Sara, and our friend, Anna, tubing on Lake Winnepasaukee.

On the back of the boat with Mom (who is looking fabulously nautical), Anna, and my sister (who managed to keep her eyes open in this sun filled picture!

My dad works too hard during the year. This is his once a year true vacation. Here he is enjoying the dock.

This is Sam dog. She is attempting to be a lake dog but more often than not she can be found in the house, asleep on the overstuffed couch.

My very TAN family celebrating Sara's belated 21st birthday with the family at Garwood's.
And finally, me with my girl, Sam relaxing on the dock.

Ah, that was nice wasn't it? A little sun, some fun in the water, and of course family time. Tomorrow it's back to the grindstone...well maybe.