The essence of summer captured in a dress and blazer!

I’ve been obsessed with Sezane lately.  Just a small glimpse of their summer Éditions collection and it’s not hard to see why.  Today, I’m sharing a few of their standout pieces – a sculptural dress and velvety-soft blazer.

Let’s start with this Sezane Charlie dress.  It’s stunning!  The shape is sculptural and flattering, the color is vibrant while the texture is subtle and thoughtful.  It comes with adjustable straps so making the neckline and gathered chest band (basically the top portion of the dress) fit and adjusted correctly is not a problem.  I’m 5 ft 110 pounds and wearing a size 2 – the dress hits 2 to 3 inches above my knees.  No need for tailoring or alterations with this piece.  Also comes in a beautiful ivory and navy color.

Now to the Sezane Agnes blazer.  It’s so soft!  Insanely lush and comfortable, it feels like you’re wearing sophisticated PJs for daytime.  I patiently waited for the matching pants to come back and just snatched a pair.  As for sizing, I’m wearing a size 2 and it fits well.  The shoulders and waist fit comfortably across.  The only small change I’d make is the sleeves.  They’re a tad long.  For now, I’m using the hair ties hack (basically use hair ties to roll up the sleeves for them to stay in place).  Other than that, no need for tailoring or alterations with this piece either.  Also comes in a gorgeous green shade.

– OUTFIT DRESS –

Flared dress | Sezane
Flats | Zara (old)

– OUTFIT BLAZER –

Double breasted suit jacket | Sezane
Scalloped neckline top | Sezane
High waist shorts | Sezane
Shoes | Gianvito Rossi

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Magenta and plaid for fall! A sweater dress that is beautiful for autumn and beyond.

Maternity fit or not, this Express sweetheart sweater dress (under $80) is amazing!  It’s form fitting yet has a comfortable stretch, a statement color that’s perfect for both day and night, and is budget-friendly.  I love this dress and outfit so much that I ended up wearing it straight for a few days in a row.  I actually have an in-person conference coming up and guess what?  Yup, this outfit again!

I can’t wait for full fall foliage and Central Park to be lit up with marigold and red colors!  Happy autumn and talk soon!

– OUTFIT –

SWEATER DRESS | Express magenta sweater dress (under $80)
COAT | Balenciaga hourglass coat (old, similar Ann Taylor magenta checked coat)
BAG | Walmart bag with chain (under $30, great quality and value)
SHOES | Rag & Bones (old, similar Jeffrey Campbell white boots)
ACCESSORIES | Gentle Monster sunglasses (similar ASOS clear glasses), Stone and Strand earring (love, love!)

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Fall fashion colors and embracing the bump with super soft and comfortable knitwear.

Pregnancy style?!  I had to type that a few times to let it really sink in!  Dressing lately has been challenging, but I do love a fashion challenge.  Even before pregnancy, I had a hard time wearing pants.  If you take a look at my older posts, I don’t wear pants often.  There’s really no delicate way to put this… The reason why I don’t like pants in general is that it rubs against my crotch and pelvic area.  With my bladder disease, constant UTI and pelvic pain, I just don’t like anything that puts pressure there.  Now with pregnancy, I really don’t like pants!  Defaulting to my ultimate love – the sweater dress is my go-to for comfort.  Before pregnancy and now with pregnancy.

Because I’m going to be wear a lot more sweater dresses, I’m always looking for creative ways to style it so it’s not a cut and paste situation.  This cardigan sweater (worn as a sweater dress) is not only comfortable, but also so chic (and under $35!).  I love the drop shoulder and balloon sleeves!  Keeping with a fall color story, I paired it with a wrap belt and brown tall boots.  These boots are really comfortable!  They have a memory foam insole and are very easy to walk in (didn’t realize how important this is until now!).

What I love about this outfit is that I can wear it during pregnancy and afterwards.  Ahhhhh, I’m just really enjoying these moments!  As I mentioned before, I really don’t think I’ll get this opportunity again so I’m just embracing my bump as much as I can.  Thank you so much for being on this journey with me!

– OUTFIT –

SWEATER | Scoop cardigan sweater (under $35, worn as a sweater dress)
TOP & SHORTS | Sofia Jeans knit top & Scoop knit shorts (worn underneath sweater dress)
BELT | Old, similar LOFT brown wrap belt
BAG | Scoop bag with chains (under $30, great quality and value)
BOOTS | Scoop brown tall boots (under $50, super comfy)

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When something is too good just to be at-home wear! Feeling beautiful with this loungewear silk set around the kitties and at date night.

When I first saw this silk set, I didn’t realize it was loungewear.  I thought it was a silk dress and trench.  After doing a little research, I realized that designer Jacques is a master of inside out – creating beautiful loungewear pieces that make you feel glamorous at home and also for all outside the home adventures.  Case in point, this coat trench and slip maxi dress!  Balanced, luxurious, and perfect for day and night.

Happy autumn and thank you so much for reading!  Talk to you soon!

– OUTFIT –

TRENCH | Sleeping With Jacques
DRESS | Sleeping With Jacques
BAG | Mark Cross Grace bag 
SHOES | Jimmy Choo (old, similar Nine West boots)
ACCESSORIES | Stone and Strand earring (love, love!)

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Day date in Central Park! Surrounded by cherry blossoms and inspired by the colors of spring.

To be honest with you, Colin and I don’t do day dates as much anymore.  Not because we don’t want to, but because Mondays are our only days off so we tend to spend it doing errands.  Once a month though, we make it a priority to spend the day outside enjoying the sun.  For this day date, it’s Central Park.  Surrounded by cherry blossoms and the colors of spring, Colin and I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend our day.

Matching the cherry blossoms, I paired my pink cut-out dress with a rose colored bag and sandals.  Colin, inspired by the whimsical nature of spring, gravitated towards an embroidered bear sweater and classic trousers.

When I think of spring, I picture this dress!  It’s comfortable, flowy, full of life and personality.  I’m a huge fan of AJE.  They make beautiful voluminous dresses.  When their orange minidress came out, I immediately pre-ordered it.  Since I don’t have six pack abs, I love that it covers the front but shows off the back!  I do have six pack backs.  From the imprint of my computer chair.

Below are a few of my favorite spring dresses.  Some are designed to highlight the front while others are made to enjoy from the back.

Couples that style together, stay together.  Is that how the saying goes?! =)  It was so nice to get out and take a stroll through Central Park.  Next time, we’re going to rent a row boat!

I hope you enjoy this post and thank you for being with us!  As always, thank you so much for reading.

– OUTFIT –

DRESS | AJE pink cut-out dress (also love this orange voluminous dress!)
BAG | Yuzefi pink chain-link bag
COLIN’S SWEATER | Ralph Lauren Purple Label bear sweater
COLIN’S PANTS | Ralph Lauren Purple Label trousers

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Always timeless, forever a classic – the LBD.

The Little Black Dress is a case of more is better.  Short, midi, long.  Tailored, draped, flowy.  All combinations are welcomed!  LBDs make dressing so easy.  I find that most are transeasonal.  The same favorite mini length in spring and summer can also work in fall and winter by trading out sandals for boots.

To be honest with you, if my closet was full of black dresses in different textures and lengths, I’d be so happy.  Colors pop vibrantly against LBDs, which serves as a great canvas for statement bags and shoes.  I love pairing black dresses with lime colored sandals for summer and with crimson bags and tall boots for colder weather.  Because LBDs are simple in nature, I appreciate ones with extra details.  Below are a few of my favorite LBDs.  Beautiful draping, delicate ruffles, tiered volume… Each one of them have something unique to their design.

Same black tiered minidress, different styling.  When the temperature drops, I love pairing it with tall boots.  When the sun comes out again, I love coupling it with statement summer sandals.

I hope you enjoy this post and thank you so much for reading!

– OUTFIT –

DRESS | Merlette tiered minidress
SHOES | Fendi tall boots & Elleme pumps
BAG | Chanel flap bag (pre-loved)
ACCESSORIES | Sunglasses (old, love these on Amazon for under $27!)

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