Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Philadelphia

Dress: English Factory (Similar) / Denim Jacket: H&M / Sandals: JustFab
Bag: From Greece (Similar Affordable and High End)

One of the first signs of spring, Cherry Blossom season, is officially back! Here in Philadelphia there are soo many amazing places for Cherry Blossom sightings. There are many parks and places to catch a glimpse of them in Philadelphia during the peak bloom season around the second week of April. They truly are beautiful and have to be one of my favorite times of the year!

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Philadelphia

• FDR Park

• Fairmount Park (Fairmount Park’s Horticultural Center)

• Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

• Kelly Drive (near west Girard Avenue) and Boathouse Row

• Around the Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Morris Arboretum

• Longwood Gardens

• Various neighborhoods throughout center city, especially graduate hospital and South Philadelphia. These photos were taken at a small street near 18th and Pemberton.

Special Occasion Dresses for Spring

Floral Dress: Madewell / Clutch: Valentino (Similar)
Sandals: JustFab (c/o)

Spring is officially here! I’m so excited to finally put away my winter jackets and start taking out my dresses for spring. This floral number is such a pretty dress and is also perfect for a special occasion! This floral midi dress has a square neck and long sleeves - what I love about this dress is that you can also wear it off the shoulder. The length of the dress is midi which I personally think is perfect for spring and you can re-wear it in the fall!

Also let’s talk about these thick braided sandals from JustFab. Braided sandals are on major trend for this spring and the ones from JustFab are just a fraction of the cost of the Steve Madden version!

Below are my favorite special occasion dresses for spring (you can even wear these for Easter!)

The Best on Trend Mom Jeans

Jeans: JCrew / Top: WAYF
Bag: Chanel / Heels: Sam Edelman / Sunglasses: QUAY

One trend that I can get on board with are mom jeans! Mom jeans are the straight leg style with a high waist which are more relaxed and super comfortable. Especially for me, since I have some pregnancy weight still left to loose, mom jeans have been my go too and they couldn’t have come at a better time! I like these jeans I am wearing they are a little pricey but you can dress them up or down - here are some more affordable options: here for $39 and here on sale for $66.

Shop my look below!

On Trend Shacket for Spring

Plaid shirt: Express (Similar) / Shirt: GAP
Leggings: Zella / Sunglasses: QUAY / Sneakers: Cole Haan
Stroller: Uppababy / Stroller Cover: Amazon

With spring right around the corner and the weather getting warmer I’m ready to get rid of thick layers and jump into lighter pieces! The shacket (shirt + jacket) is one of my favorite pieces for spring as it’s a simple yet great way to layer with - especially for those warm spring days and cooler nights.

For this casual outfit I layered this shacket with a white shirt, the most comfiest leggings and my favorite sneakers for a day of errands. Below are my favorite shackets for spring!

Valentine's Day Date Night Ideas At Home

Top: Club Monaco (Old) / Jeans: 7 For All Mankind
Shoes: JustFab / Purse: Chanel

It’s no secret that Valentine’s Day can be a stressful holiday from planning a night for your significant other, finding a dinner reservation to finding the perfect gift. However, as stressful as it can seem, this doesn’t mean you should write off the holiday altogether. Here are a few stay at home ideas for Valentine’s Day which will prove to be less stressful and more romantic.

1. Order in Dinner - Give yourselves the night off and order in dinner from your favorite restaurant. As a bonus, you’ll be supporting a local business!

2. Cook Dinner Together - Have some fun in the kitchen by cooking your favorite meal together. Another idea would be to take an at home cooking class if you need some direction instead. If you like to bake, whip up a batch of cookies or brownies to enjoy.

3. Movie Night - Instead of fighting the crowds at the movies why not do a movie night at home? Now a days you can rent brand new movies right at home or find a binge worthy movie on Netflix! Make a bowl of popcorn, grab your favorite beverage and snuggle up on the couch.

4. Game Night - For competitive couples, have a game night! Pull out your favorite board game such as Settlers of Catan, Monopoly, Twister., etc.. you get the idea!

5. Have a picnic - Who doesn’t love a picnic? Grab a blanket and re-create a picnic at home in your living room! A few things to include is a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board.

6. Create an at home spa - Light a few candles, get massage oils and face masks. Your significant other will really love this one! As an added bonus surprise your significant other with a foot spa or a deep tissue massager.

7. Learn Something New Together - Let loose and learn something new together! This could be something as simple as painting or learning a new dance!

8. Plan a Future Vacation - Who doesn’t love having something to look forward too? Planning a vacation is fun and gets you excited for the future. It can even be as simple as a staycation.