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Forever 21 sweater (old but love this varsity sweater in the same colors) // eBay detachable collar // Kate Spade crossbody bag (super similar) // J. Crew Skirt (cute eyelet pleated skirt here at Piperlime)// Forever 21 Sunglasses // Cole Haan shoes (similar here and a great price!)// NYX Lipstick

I have to tell you. these are THE most comfortable heels I think I have ever owned! I'm not entirely sure how how that's even possible but they are. Every girl deserves a pair of stylish heels that look killers but feel like clouds, and I have finally found mine! 

I wish I could find a link to them to share with the world, but they were a lone find on the mixed racks of the State Street Nordstrom Rack a few weeks back. Keep your eyes peeled for these Cole Haan beauties and maybe you will find some for yourself. Good Luck.

Cobalt Tweed

Last year I mentioned my Express "magic pants" quite a bit. After some weight loss I was left magic pants-less! 

This winter there is a new pair of magic pants in town. These pants fill their "magic" title because they are super-comfortable, slimming, have a mid rise, match with everything and are long enough even on my 5-foot-9 self! Even one of my friends who bought them after I gushed over them calls them "sweatpants jeans!" That should tell you just how comfortable they are. They are quickly becoming everyone-I-know's favorite pants!

Oh and did I mention they are also 40% off right now? Seriously, why have I not ordered another pair of these? If you'll excuse me, I think I have a purchase to make.

Jacket: Target (sold out online)

Tee: Forever 21

Pants: Nordstrom

Shoes: J. Crew

Hat: J. Crew (similar)

Necklace: HRH

Play Chic Fashion Show

A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the Play Chic Fashion Show where all the looks in the show were inspired by or based on a game. There were puppets all around to take photos with and even a Scrabble dress but the very best part was the goodie bag. I'm all for the usual free beauty products, but this bag had one of my favorite games inside, Bananagrams!

Down below you will see that I met up with some of my favorite teacher bloggers and we had to take our new game out for a spin at Quay after the show. Kinda nerdy to be playing word games at a bar but that is how teachers roll I suppose.

Sweater: Target

Button Down: J. Crew

Skirt: J. Crew

Tights: J. Crew Factory

Wegdes: Target (very similar and on sale 50% off!)

Bag: Target

Bracelet: Kate Spade

I told you there were puppets....everywhere!

My personal favorite, the Bananagrams model!

Teacher blogger trio!

Surrounded by these lovelies (from left to right) Peggy, Angie & Sarah (the two ladies behind Accessory Mercado), & April

Cobalt, Snakeskin & Lace

This was an outfit I wore when I was in Philadelphia with my friend Amy for her bachelorette party/shower weekend. But we were so busy that we barely took any pictures of our outfits, something we are usually very good at making time for.

A repeat wear was in order, so I threw it back on for an evening stroll with my husband. Pretty fancy for a walk to pick up a Redbox movie, huh?

Shoes: Naturalizer

Skirt: J. Crew

Top: Piperlime (on sale now!)

Necklace & bow bracelet: Forever 21

Wristlet: Joe Fresh

Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Rose Gold Watch: Charming Charlie

Cobalt Maxi

I'm pretty terrible at making a ponytail look special. It usually winds up looking exactly the same every time. This time, however, I decided to give it my all by breaking out the teasing comb and adding a little volume. Still not a monumental difference, but at least I tried.

Any suggestions on how you add some oomph to your pony tail? If you have a tutorial or suggestion, share in the comments below!

P.S I will be back mid-week from my honeymoon, so that will all from me until I return home. 

Dress: Forever 21 (from last summer but super cute option here from Piperlime)

Sandals: Sam Edelman "Trina" (on sale now!)

Necklace and bracelet: Vintage via the Randolph Street Market

Scarf: Gap (similar here)

Sunglasses: Taste of Randolph Street Fest (similar here)

Peplum + Black & White Floral Pants

You may remember (from Facebook and Instagram) the cute storm of a mermaid modeling shoot my adorable niece Allie was in last weekend. 

Tomorrow's blog post will be a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot, and info about where you can get your own mermaid tails for all the little girls in your life. And even better, I will be hosting a "mermaid tail" giveaway for one lucky reader!

This is what I wore to take my niece to the mermaid shoot. I'm not embarrassed to say that my outfit's cuteness pales in comparison to the sweet little mermaids that were hopping all around me in their tails last weekend.

Top: Forever 21

Pants: Target (not online)

Shoes: Forever 21

Bracelets: Forever 21 (sold out but similar here)

Photo credit: Mom

Neon & Cobalt

Similar to yesterday, this is not the most obvious "match" in my closet but something made me want to put this striped top with this cobalt skirt. It got even better when I added in the pops of neon yellow (my favorite of all the neons) in the belt, shoes and sunglasses.

Also, if you are wondering why my hair looks so very red here, I had just dyed it the night before. Yes, attention everyone, I am NOT a natural redhead. If anyone is dying (ha) to become one, I'll even share my color secret with you right here! I do it at home myself and I use this shade. Anyone interested in trying it?

Shoes: J. Crew "Coraline"

Skirt: J. Crew (in heart print here)
Belt: J. Crew Factory (similar here from Target)

Top: Banana Republic Outlet (see my red and white one here)

Purse: Target

Bracelet: Oia Jules

Necklace & Sunglasses: Forever 21 (old)

Glad I Found You

Everything in this outfit is something I'm so glad I purchased. 

• This top may have been the only thing I ever bought full price from Anthropologie but I just love the color and frill in the front.
• This mint blazer is made of comfy cotton to keep it feeling like a classy sweatshirt. I'm sure it will sell out fast. Be sure to size down; it runs big!
• This statement necklace matched so well with my outfit I wore the minute I got it.
• These shoes I looked everywhere for, and thought they would never be mine. But good old Amy spotted a pair in Old Orchard and they have been sprucing up outfits ever since.
• The best though are these jeans. I bought them in Ireland a few years ago where I discovered the store A|wear. Now that I can still get A|wear and many other lines not sold in the US through ASOS with free shipping and returns.

I will be heading off to Vegas with my husband tomorrow. Expect pictures with less wind and perhaps even some tan skin coming soon!

Blazer: Forever 21 (buy here now while it lasts)

Necklace: Forever 21 (buy here)

Cobalt top: Anthropologie

Bracelet: J Crew Factory

Watch: Charming Charlie

Bow Bracelet: Forever 21

Jeans: A|wear bought in Ireland see here on Asos

Heels: Forever 21 

Windy Blues

As you can tell by my billowing skirt, it's a tad windy out. So windy in fact that it was pretty hard to get a picture taken with my skirt in place. At least the hat helped keep my hair from whipping me in the face.

FYI this shade of blue and I are really having a moment. I've broken out my old cobalt coat this past weekend to match with the hat. Before you know it I'll be head-to-toe cobalt. Yes, I know it was THE color a while back but I'm just now fully getting on board. Better late than never.

V-neck sweater: J. Crew Factory store

Skirt: J. Crew pleated crepe skirt

Tights: Forever 21 (not online anymore but I saw them in stores this week)

Heels: Forever 21

Bracelet: Oia Jules
Necklace and hat: J. Crew