The Perfect Summer Maxi Dress

Maxi Dress: JustFab (c/o) / Sandals: JustFab (c/o)
Handbag: Greece (Similar) / Necklace: Kate Spade / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Here in Philadelphia we’re in the full swing of summer! Since it’s been so hot lately I love throwing on anything that’s easy and breezy to wear! This poplin maxi dress from JustFab is the perfect piece to add into your summer wardrobe - wear it to a summer evening for outdoor dining, to the beach or to a bbq - this dress is definitely going to be on repeat this summer! I also love the tier detail and the low back complete with a bow. I also wanted to talk about these pretty flat sandals and I love the neutral color (you can wear them with so many things)! Here are some of my other favorite sandals for summer from JustFab: Beach Bum Slide, Anise Espadrille Slide and Lace-Up Flat Sandal.

Thank you to JustFab for sponsoring this post

Top 10 Statement Tops for Summer

Top: Gracia (Similar) / Jeans: JCrew
Block Heels: JusFab (c/o) / Handbag: Chanel / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

One thing I love about the summer are the endless options of beautiful statement tops. There are so many styles, options and colors to play around with! One of the blouses I bought before the pandemic is this pretty bow top with a statement sleeve. I can’t wait to re-wear it again in the heat of the summer with shorts and flat sandals! Here are some other of my favorite statement tops:

1. Tie Neck Sheer Sleeve Shirt
   2. Bow Top
   3. Swiss Dot Ruched Puff Sleeve Top
   4. Erin Statement Top
   5. Puff Short Sleeve T-Shirt
   6. Anastasia Top
   7. Jacquard Top
   8. One Shoulder Sleeveless Top
   9. Organza Puff Sleeve Blouse
   10. Shoulder Ruffle Top

Top 5 Sandals for Spring with JustFab

Linen Blazer: JustFab / Jeans: JCrew / V-Neck Bodysuit: Everlane
Sunglasses: Rayban / Purse: Chanel
Block Heeled Sandal: JustFab

It’s been quite some time since I’ve done a fashion related blog post! I wanted to show off these beautiful sandals from JustFab (and obviously these photos were taken while social distancing on our rooftop!). JustFab has an amazing variety of styles of sandals in all different styles and colors! I can’t wait to re-wear these sandals with a romper or a pretty dress! I also picked up this pretty beige linen jacket which is also perfect for springtime!

Here are my Top 5 Sandals for Spring:

1. Block Heeled Sandal
   2. Beach Getaway Slide
   3. Slip on Wedge
   4. Sheer Slip on Mule
   5. Mule Strap Pump

Thank you to JustFab for sponsoring this post.

Five Tips for Working From Home During Quarantine

Quite alot has happened since my last blog on the first day of spring! Since then, we have been in quarantine here in Philadelphia due to the coronavirus and we are currently in the middle of Week 4. The first week of the quarantine was definitely spent trying to figure out a routine and what worked best for me. It honestly took time for me to get into a routine and honestly, what works for everyone will be different. But I just wanted to share with you all what’s been working for me and I would love to hear from all of you on what’s been working and how everyone is holding up (comment below!!).

I also created an imagine that you can pin with an example of my Monday-Friday schedule! It’s so important to have a routine. For me, it brings me mental clarity and I find myself being so much more productive. I am able to get everything that I need to done and have time for hobbies and hanging out with my hubby (it’s his birthday today by the way!)

For those of you that are new here, I do have a corporate full time job in Finance with a huge company located in Philadelphia so figuring out how to work from home without being distracted was crucial for me. The mistake that I made initially in the first few days is I would sit the kitchen on our kitchen island and literally be snacking all day. So once I moved my laptop and files into our home office I was finding that I was wayy more productive and snacking less (double win!).

How is everyone holding up? What things are you doing to stay productive?

Five Tips for Working From Home During Quarantine

Create a Schedule
Having a schedule is soo important! If you’re like me and get distracted easily, it’s much more time manageable to get things done if you have a schedule that you can adhere too! Usually at the end of each day I will make a schedule for the next day. Similar to the image above (make sure to pin it and refer back!)

Get Dressed
I find that when I am dressed I am so much more productive! So if you’re like me, change out of your pj’s and into “work attire.” On days where I workout at lunch time I make sure to brush my teeth and wash my face first thing in the morning and change out of my pj’s!

Limit Distractions
It’s so easy to get distracted especially if you don’t have a good set up. What worked for me (and I learned this the hard way on the first few days) was to stop sitting at the kitchen island and infront of the tv. I set up my home office and it’s been working great because there are minimal distractions. You’ll find that you’re so much more productive and can get things done at a much faster pace. For me, this means I get to spend my free time doing other things that I enjoy!

Take a Break
It’s soo easy to get lost in what you’re doing. I like to take a break half way during the day which is why I workout during my lunch time. I’ve found some amazing 30 minute HITT Cardio YouTube videos that have been working pretty great for me and I know alot of gyms are doing virtual classes! I highly recommend these two workouts from YouTube: 30 Minute HITT Cardio and this 30 Minute HITT Cardio with Abs. Other things you can do is to take a walk and get some fresh air especially if it’s a nice day outside! Make sure you get up and stretch every hour.

Set Rules/Boundaries
Living with another person can also be very distracting. Make sure to set some ground rules and boundaries with your partner. What works for me is that I shut my door if I am working on an important deadline or if I am on a work related phone call. I sit in the office and my husband uses the downstairs space to do his work.

First Day of Spring and Cozy Sweatshirt

Puff Sleeve Sweatshirt: Express (Sold Out - Similar and Similar)
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Purse: Chanel / Lipstick: Sephora / Heels: Old (Similar)

Happy first day of spring! I have to say that these are really odd times in today’s world. I am doing my best to keep a positive outlook and am doing my part in staying home (I am also WFH remotely for a month - or even more if things change). These photos were taken a while back before everything with COVID-19 started (so don’t worry I am not out and about!). I hope everyone is doing safe and well.

Since I’m working from home, my entire wardrobe and schedule has changed. I wake up around 8AM, make coffee and immediately turn on my laptop and work until about noon. Then I workout (I found some amazing videos on Youtube and also found a couple of gyms that are doing live streaming from their homes), shower and eat lunch. Then I go back to work until about 5:30PM. That being said, I literally have no reason to dress up so I’ve been rocking cozy loungewear around the house. This puff sleeve sweater is soo cozy and is especially perfect for those days that you want to change out of your PJs and feel good!

Here are some other loungewear options that I am loving right now: mix and match set, this cute pink set, this neutral set. These sweatshirts: pocket sweatshirt, loungewear sweatshirt, and crop sweatshirt. These bottoms are also on sale: fleece sweatpants, knit joggers, terry sweatpants and these sweatpants (I have these in black but going to order more colors!). And also can’t forget leggings - these my favorite!

What other sorts of posts would you like to see during this time? Comment below!