My Birthday and Emerald Jumpsuit (Plus A Few Things You Didn't Know About Me)

Jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters / Nude Heels: Sam Edelman
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Watch: Movado Bold / Earrings: Givenchy

I have to say that December is one of my favorite months of the year. December is a month for warm sweaters, hot cocoa, holiday parties, and (drumroll please)... My Birthday! I celebrated my birthday over the weekend and had such an amazing time. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by and I feel so blessed.

I thought this emerald jumpsuit was the perfect ensemble for my birthday. I rarely wear jumpsuits but I instantly fell in love with this one the moment I saw it. This pleated jumpsuit has a pretty mockneck and is nipped at the waist creating a nice definition to the waistline (it also has an adjustable tie drawstring). The jumpsuit has wide-legs so I opted to pair nude heels with this look. I linked some of my favorite jumpsuits below.

In order to celebrate my birthday, I wanted to do something a little different from my usual blog posts. I wanted to share with you a couple of fun facts about myself! I hope this will give you a peak into my life and get to know me a little better. Thank you all so much for reading and showing all your support over the years!

1. I grew up in a small town in Connecticut. There were probably more cows than people there at some point.

2. I had a phase in life where I was such a tomboy. I remember I used to wear windbreaker pants and baggy sweatshirts - oh and my favorite color used to be blue. Somewhere along the way I became super girly-girl and my favorite color is pink!

3. When I was younger my parents tried to get me into every sport imaginable - tennis, basketball, volleyball, golf, swimming - you name it! I like to think I'm still somewhat athletic.

4. I am super clumsy and easily trip and/or bump into things - No joke! Actually a few weeks ago I tripped and took a tumble down the stairs bringing the laundry down (the same day I got back from Hawaii so I must have been half asleep). It kind of reminded me when I was little and used to go "sledding" down the stairs with a blanket.

5. I got my Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and also got my Masters in Accounting as well. I also worked for a Big 4 Accounting firm after college for a few years.

6. My favorite foods consist of pizza and the nachos with queso. I mean I do love other foods but those two are my go-to's for a night in.

7. I have really thick hair (I guess that's a good thing!) and whenever I wash my hair it's such a process - wash/condition, blow-dry, straighten, curl. I usually plan out when I'm washing it (especially around events) and what's happening each day. Seriously it's no joke.

8. I am addicted to anything and everything on Bravo. I will watch anything that comes on this channel. My favorites are Shah's of Sunset, Below Deck, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, New York, and also Orange County.

9. I love to travel! My husband and I are always thinking about where to go next. Our last trip together was Hawaii and our next big trip coming up is Greece!

10. I love Star Wars. Anytime any of them are on TV I always watch them. I've been meaning to dress up as Princess Leia one year for Halloween. Oh, and I'm super excited about the new movie, The Last Jedi, coming out this weekend!

Bonus: My husband and I met many years ago. We drifted apart for many years as I was living in Connecticut and he was in Pennsylvania.  A mutual friend who was going to school in Philadelphia tried to set us up but we already knew each other and figured things would not work out! Well, we started spending time together and really enjoyed each other's company. The rest was history!

How to Wear the Velvet Skirt Trend

V-Neck Top: Banana Republic (Similar) / Velvet Skirt: Lucy Paris / Heels: Levity (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Watch: Movado Bold / Earrings: Givenchy
Nailpolish: Gala Vanting by Essie

Now that the holidays are in full swing, let's talk about the one trend that is EVERYWHERE this season! The velvet skirt trend. This trend quickly took off last year in Fall 2016, and has re-appeared bigger and better than ever! This seasons trend is quite elevated ranging from tops, skirts, dresses, pants, to jumpsuits.

I paired my velvet skirt with a simple black v-neck shirt so the skirt keeps the balance with the femininity. I also love that the skirt has pleats and is very flowy. It's such a classic look and I hope this trend returns again for next year. I linked some of my favorite velvet skirts below!

My Favorite Tie Sleeve Sweaters Under $50

Sweater: Zara / Leggings: Ann Taylor / Booties: Nine West (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Aviator Sunglasses: H&M

One of my favorite trends right now is the bow sleeve sweater! The beautiful bow sleeve adds just a little touch of dressy to an outfit and gives a fun take to a classic sweater. I absolutely love the pink since it's one of my favorite colors. The exact sweater I am wearing above is from Zara and is only $29.90!

I linked five of my favorite tie sleeve sweaters below all under $50! What do you think about this trend?

1. BP Tie Sleeve Sweater
2. Astr The Label Tie Sleeve Sweater
3. LOFT Tipped Tie Cuff Sweater
4. EXPRESS Tie sleeve split back cropped sweater
5. Lucky Brand Tie Sleeve Rib Pullover

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Sweater: Zara (Similar) / Jeans: LOFT / Jacket: Vince Camuto
Boots: Sam Edelman (Dupe for the Stuart Wetizman Lowland)
Sunglasses: Sperry / Handbag: Marc Jacobs

It's that time of year again when Christmas Village is back in Philadelphia! My family and I went to check out Christmas Village on Saturday which was probably not the best idea since it was the first weekend and also a holiday weekend - needless to say it was very crowded! This year Christmas Village is split between Dilworth Park and LOVE park which I personally don't think was the best decision as LOVE Park is still under construction making the paths between the booths hard to walk through with the crowds, but nevertheless, the same booths (and even more) are back this year!

My favorite places hands down to visit have to be the food booths. My top two favorite each year are The Baked Cheese House and the Berlin Döner Kebab Booth. Also, I've been wanting to try the Helmut's Original Austrian Strudel but the line is always so long! It's so much fun to walk around and check out all the booths. Also, this year, there is a light show where City Hall is which is nice to check out in the evening. And lastly, don't forget to take a family photo in front of the Christmas Tree!

For my outfit, I kept things simple with a warm ruffle sweater, jeans, and OTK boots. I linked a few ruffle sleeve sweaters below.

Best Cyber Monday Sales and Discount Codes 2017

Dress: ASOS + Handbag: Saint Laurent / View Post Here

I hope everyone had an amazing holiday weekend! For those of you that didn't get a chance to do any Black Friday shopping here is a list of sales for Cyber Monday complete with the discount codes to use at checkout. I listed the sales in categories and alphabetical order your viewing pleasure! 

Also please share in the blog comments if you would like to see the sales by category or by retailer in alphabetical order. It'll help me in future posts!

Best Cyber Monday Sales and Discount Codes 2017:

BIG RETAILERS:

AMAZON // Amazing deals everyday!

BLOOMINGDALE // 25% off Select Items + Free Shipping

KOHLS // Take Extra 20% + $10 off When You Spend $50 // Code: BUYNOW20 Code: MONDAY

MACYS // Extra 20% off // Code: CYBER

NEIMAN MARCUS // Various Giftcards (i.e. Spend $200 get $50, Spend $500 get $125, etc) // Code: GC4YOU

NORDSTROM // Extra 20% off Select Sale Items

TARGET // Amazing deals everyday!

CLOTHING/SHOES:

7FORALLMANKIND // 30% off Full Price Items // Code: BESTMONDAY

ABERCROMBIE + FITCH // 50% off Purchase + Free Shipping

ALDO // 50% off Sale Prices

AMERICAN EAGLE // 40% off Purchase + Free Shipping

ANN TAYLOR // 50% off Purchase // Code: BESTMONDAY

ANTHROPOLOGIE // 20% off Full Price Items

ASOS // 30% off Purchase // Code: EPIC30

BANANA REPUBLIC // 50% off Everything

BCBG // 50% off Purchase

COLE HAAN // 50% off Select Items + 10% off Purchase // Code: CYBER

CLUB MONACO // 25% off $150, 30% off $250, 35% off $400 // Code: SHOPMONDAY

EXPRESS // 50% off Everything + Free Shipping

GAP // 50% off Everything + Free Shipping // Code: CYBER

GUESS // Up to 50% off Sitewide + 10% off at Checkout + Free Shipping

H&M // 30% off Everything + Free Shipping // Code: 9054

HUNTER BOOTS // 20% off Selected Footwear

JCrew // 40% off Purchase + 10% off Additional Until Noon // Code: SHOPFAST

JCrew Factory // 50%-60% off Everything

LANE BRYANT // 40% off Sitewide + Free Shipping // Code: BLACKFRIDAY

LOFT // 50% off Purchase + Free Shipping // Code: CLICK

LUCKY BRAND // 50% off Everything + 60% off Sale Items

MADEWELL // 25% Off Purchase // Code: GOODMOOD

MODCLOTH // 30% off Everything + Free Shipping // Code: CYBER

NEW YORK & COMPANY // Everything up to 75% off

OLD NAVY // 50% off Everything

RALPH LAUREN // 30% off $125 Purchase // Code: CHEER

SAM EDELMAN // 30% off Select Items + Free Shipping // Code: CYBERSALE

Shopbop // 35% off Sale Items // Code: WOW35

STUART WETIZMAN // Up to 40% off Sale

URBAN OUTFITTERS // $15 off $75, $50 off $150

VICTORIAS SECRET // 20% off $125 // Code: 20OFFVS

VINCE // Up to 25% off $200+ // Code: MONDAY25

JEWELRY:

BAUBLE BAR // 35% off Everything // Code: CYBER35

CHARMING CHARLIE // 50% off Sale Items + Free Shipping

HANDBAGS:

COACH // Select items 50% off // Code: THANKS17

KATE SPADE // 30% off Full Price + 40% off Sale Items // Code: MOREJOY

TORY BURCH / 30% off $250 Purchase // Code: THANKS

HOME:

POTTERY BARN // Save up to 70% + Free Shipping // Code: FREESHIP

WAYFAIR // Up to 80% off

WEST ELM // Save up to 70% + Free Shipping // Code: FREERIDE

MAKEUP:

Sephora // Select items on sale!

ULTA // $10 off $50 // Code: CYBERMON17