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Kicking off summer vacation

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Pictured: Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Necklace: c/o Sterling Forever / Earrings: John Hardy / Top: Mink Pink (past season: also love this one and this one) / Skirt: ASOS / Bracelets: Tory Burch, Beau Bijou (similar here) / Nail Polish: c/o Laura Mercier “Attitude” / Handbag: c/o Jill Milan / Shoes: Chanel (past season. also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

I wore this outfit to my son’s graduation from Kindergarten. Not only was it adorable to see my son wear a graduation cap, it was amazing to see how proud he was to graduate! He is really excited about entering first grade next year and I am excited to have all three of my kids on the same schedule!

Don’t get me wrong, as “freeing” as it is to have the kids in school, the school year can be hectic and downright stressful! In addition to driving the kids to and from school, once I pick them up after school I become a taxi driver; taking them from activity to activity. I am fortunate to be able to work from home and be there to drive them around after school. Although, I have to admit, summer vacation is just as fun and relaxing for me as it is for my kids!

I am thankful to have this fabulous drawstring  bucket bag from Jill Milan’s fall 2014 collection. It is perfect to wear now and into fall; not just because of the neutral metallic hue, but because it is so practical! This bag fits everything I need for work and taking my kids from activity to activity. I can fit a few iPad’s inside, plus a novel, snacks, water bottle and everyday purse essentials. Practical + fabulously fashionable = love!

I am so thrilled about the bucket bag trend right now. Drawstring bucket bags are perfect for everyday life and they are not as heavy and bulky as totes. I am looking forward to wearing my Jill Milan bucket bag for a very long time 🙂

To view more of Jill Milan’s handbag line, please visit JillMilan.com.

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Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014 review

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Pictured: Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish for summer 2014. One base coat, two coats of color, no top coat. Photo taken in morning sun. 

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish is an orange-pink nail polish hue from Chanel’s summer 2014 beauty collection. This playful nail polish color is perfect for sunny summer days. Tutti Frutti’s cheery hue is ideal for having fun with color this summer season. Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish plays well with shades of pink, red, orange and yellow. It is a warm hue which will lend itself well to hot summer days in July and August.

I tested out Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted six days before chipping. Tutti Frutti by Chanel is great alternative to orange this summer season if you are looking for a warm nail polish color but the orange nail polish trend isn’t your style.

Chanel Tutti Frutti nail polish can be found online here, here and here.

All white with a touch of black for summer 2014

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Pictured: Earrings: John Hardy / Necklace: local artist-St Chris Boutique (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Temptation” / Blouse: Gap / Tank Top: Mossimo / Skirt: ASOS / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Nail Polish: Chanel Tutti Frutti / Rings: John Hardy /  Shoes: Valentino

One of the big trends I noticed on the New York runways last September was the all-white trend. So many designers favored pairing white with white and then adding either neutral or brightly colored accessories. As a Mother of three, the thought of wearing all white is a bit daunting; but I loved how the all-white ensembles looked as they graced the runways, so I thought I would give it a whirl!

I love white shirts for the summer, so this blouse from Gap seemed perfect for creating an all-white look; and wearing on casual days with jeans! I also love midi skirts right now, so of course I chose this inexpensive white skirt from ASOS. (one of my favorite online destinations with affordable and on-trend clothing!)

I wore this outfit for half a day and managed to keep it pristine! I have decided that is a win 🙂 I will definitely be wearing my all-white ensemble again this season, maybe next time with a bright color instead of black.

Have you tried the all-white trend this year? If so, did you use neutral or colorful accessories?