The Ultimate Black Friday Sale Roundup 2021

Dress: ASOS / Bag: Chanel
Shoes: Sam Edelman

After Thanksgiving Day comes Black Friday which is the biggest shopping day of the YEAR! I used to get up early to get to the stores as early as 5am (or even sooner!) but now with everything accessible online there is no need to fight the crowds! This is definitely the best time of year to get all of the items you have been eying and a great time to get all of your Christmas shopping done.

Click on the links below to shop. Everything is in alphabetical order ranging from fashion, baby, beauty, home, etc.

The Ultimate Black Friday Sale Roundup and Discount Codes 2021:

7FORALLMANKIND // 40% off Sitewide // Code: BF40

ABERCROMBIE + FITCH // 30% off Everything

AMERICAN EAGLE // 40% Off

AEROPOSTALE // 60%-70% off Sitewide

AMAZON // Amazing deals everyday!

ANN TAYLOR // 50% off Purchase // Code: FRIDAY50

ASOS // 80% Off Almost Everything

ATHLETA // 20% off Purchase

BANANA REPUBLIC // 40% off Everything

BAUBLE BAR // 30% off Everything // Code: BB30

BCBG // 40% off Everything // Code: FRIYAY

BLOOMINGDALE // 25% off Select Regular & Sale Items

BUYBUYBABY // Amazing deals for baby and kids!

CHICWISH // $10 off $50 // Code: BLK10

COACH // Select items 25% off // Code: THANKS25

COLE HAAN // 50% off Almost Everything // Code: THEBEST

CLUB MONACO // 25% off Everything // Code: BLACKFRIDAY

EXPRESS // 40%-50% off Everything

FREEPEOPLE // Up to 50% Off

GAP // 40% off Everything

GUESS // 30% off Sitewide

H&M // 30% off Sitewide

HUNTER BOOTS // Up to 20% off Select Footwear

INTERMIX // Up to 70% off Sitewide & $50 Every $250 You Spend

JCPENNEY // So many amazing doorbusters and deals!

JCrew // 40% off Purchase // Code: SHOPEARLY

JCrew Factory // 50% off Everything // Code: HOLIDAY

KATE SPADE // Up to 75% off Everything // Code: TGIBDF

KOHLS // $15 Khols Cash for $50 Spent

LOFT // 50% off Purchase // Code: FRIYAY

LUCKY BRAND // 50% off Sitewide

MACYS // So many amazing doorbusters and deals!

MADEWELL // 30% Off

MICHAEL KORS // Up to 70% off Select Styles

NEIMAN MARCUS // Up to $500 Off // Code: THANKFUL

NIKE // Extra 20% off Select Items

NORDSTROM // Amazing Deals!

NORTHFACE // Up to 50% Select Styles

OLD NAVY // 50% off Everything

PINKBLUSH MATERNITY // Up to 50% off // Code: BlackFriday

POTTERY BARN // So many items on Sale!

REVOLVE // Up to 65% Off

SAM EDELMAN // 30% off Everything + Free Shipping // Code: GIFT30

SEPHORA // Up to 50% off Items

SHOPBOP // 15%-30% off Sitewide // Code: HOLIDAY

STUART WETIZMAN // Over 50% off // Code: SHOESBF

TARGET // Amazing Doorbusters!

TORY BURCH / Up to 50% off

URBAN OUTFITTERS // Take 25% off your Purchase

VICTORIAS SECRET // So many items on Sale!

WEST ELM // So many items on Sale!

Caribe Hilton Review in Puerto Rico

Coverup: Playa Lucila / Swimsuit: Beach Riot / Sandals: Tory Burch
Beach Bag: H&M / Sunglasses: Quay

We just got back from a mini getaway and a friend’s wedding at the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico. We had a good time and got so many questions since it seems like alot of folks are thinking about traveling to Puerto Rico! This post is not sponsored in anyway - just wanted to share my thoughts with you all.

GETTING THERE

We took a direct flight from Philadelphia to Puerto Rico which was a little under 4 hours. Once we arrived in Puerto Rico we called an Uber - the Uber rates can be all over the place once the flight comes in. For instance, we paid around $30 getting to the hotel and paid around $9 getting to the airport so prices can really fluctuate! Once we got into our Uber getting to the resort was seamless.

THE RESORT

Once we arrived at the Caribe Hotel, I liked that it was located smack in the middle of everything we wanted to see and do. Check in was pretty seamless and luckily our room was ready early. The downstairs areas - the front desk, lobby, bars, restaurants, outdoors (beach/pool) all were well kept and renovated.

The room itself was spacious as well as the bathroom. The rooms appeared to be a little outdated and could use an update. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean and the view was stunning - I really enjoyed looking at the view each morning!

WHERE TO EAT

We didn’t love the food on the resort and opted to leave the resort for food for the most part. We grabbed breakfast from a bagel place nearby and also across the street. Also, since the Uber ride into Old San Juan was very reasonable we checked out a few restaurants - our favorite was Raices (you have to try the mofongo… it’s amazing).

There are also a few restaurants on the property:

Néctar del Caribe - Buffet
Mojitos - Carribean Fusion
Rustica - Italian
Lola’s - Puerto Rican
Caribar – Tapas (Also the birthplace of the Piña Colada)
Morton’s - Steakhouse

WHAT TO DO

Since we were in Puerto Rico for a wedding our time was limited but we were able to see some of the sights.
On the property there are a number of things to do:

• Three Pools (including kids fountain pool) complete with sun beds and umbrellas

• Beach

• Hammock garden

• An outdoor playground

• Fish feeding or the koi pond at the Tropical Gardens

  Off the resort in Puerto Rico there are a number of things to enjoy and see:

• Bioluminescent  Bay - There are five of these in the world and 3 of them are in Puerto Rico

• El Yunque Rainforest

• La Placita

• La Castillo San Cristobal, one of the two famous forts (The other is El Morro)

• Shops in Plaza de Colon

• Stroll around Old San Juan - Make sure to check out La Factoria which is also one of the top 50 bars in the world!

• Toro Verde Adventure Park which has the longest zipline in the world

WHAT TO WEAR

Pink Romper: NBD / Sandals: JustFab

Resort wear, in my opinion, is the best way to go for an island vacation. For daytime I lived in swimsuits and cute cover-ups and in the evenings I dressed up (there was also our friends wedding one night I opted for a floral dress which is below).

Floral Dress: ASTR / Sandals: JustFab / Clutch: Valentino

OVERALL THOUGHTS

In terms of traveling during the pandemic, before traveling you need to comply with COVID restrictions. We felt very safe and had a good time on our trip. Puerto Rico is beautiful and we hope to visit again someday!

Apple Picking Mommy & Me Style

My Outfit:
Sweater: L'Academie (Sold Out - Similar) / Short Sleeve Tee: LOFT
Jeans: Madewell / Boots: JustFab (Old - Similar)

Baby Veer’s Outfit:
Top: Ralph Lauren / Jeans: Nordstrom / Shoes: Nike

Over the weekend we visited my parents up in Connecticut. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we decided that it was the perfect time to do our favorite quintessential New England fall activity - apple picking! There’s just something so fun (and nostalgic) about apple picking, apple cider, apple cider donuts and tractor rides! Baby Veer took his first tractor ride and loved eating the apples! That evening my mom made the most delicious apple crisp for dessert. I’m so glad we got to make these precious memories with him like our parents do with us!

As a comfy and practical outfit, I wore an oversized sweater, jeans and booties. Even though it was a little warm out I was soo glad I brought my boots because the grass was pretty long in the apple field and a little muddy from the rain.

If you live near a place that does apple picking make sure you go!

Baby Boy Nursery Reveal

My Dress: Lost + Wander / Veer’s Outfit: Carter’s
Wall Decor: Etsy / Star Decals: Etsy
Glider: Carter’s by DaVinci / Marble Sidetable: Target
Lion Stuffed Animal: Pottery Barn / Blanket: Knitted by My Mom
Crib: Babyletto / Mattress: Newton / Crib Sheeet: Newton
*Pillow: Target / *Elephant Stuffed Animal: Pottery Barn
Rug: Old (Similar) / Faux Rug: Pottery Barn
Mirror: Target / Dresser: Delta Children / Changing Table: Keekaroo / Hamper: Pottery Barn
Bookcase: IKEA / Baskets: Target / Cork Board: Old (Similar)
Blackout Curtains: Pottery Barn / Gold Curtain Rods: Bed Bath & Beyond

*Items are removed when baby is asleep in his crib

Today on the blog I am finally sharing a look at Baby Veer’s nursery. For the nursery I wanted to keep things light, airy and neutral so that it can be easily updated as Veer gets older. I really love how this room came together and it really gives a feeling of calmness.

Initially I wanted an accent wall with wallpaper, however, it just seemed like way too much work and also I didn’t see any I really liked for a baby boy. This isn’t going to be our “forever home” and I also wanted to have this room grow with Veer. Plus, I did this room last year when inventory was low as this room was done in 2020 during the pandemic so choices were even more limited. I saw this beautiful star decals from Etsy and thought they would match perfectly with these elephant photos. We also loved that one of them had a “LOVE” version which reminds us of Philadelphia!

For the glider we looked at a whole bunch and ultimately decided on Carter’s by DaVinci glider. This glider has a 360 degree swivel and is super comfortable - it comes with a lumbar pillow as well for extra back support. This glider also comes with a storage ottoman which is great for storage. I loved this cream color the moment I saw it and thought it would go perfectly in the room.

On the glider I have a baby blue blanket that my mom knitted for Veer - it’s so beautiful and this cute lion stuffed animal.

For the windows we purchased these blackout curtains from Pottery Barn and hung them on gold curtain rods. I have blackout curtains from Pottery Barn in all of the bedroom windows throughout our home and they do a great job in blocking out the light (and worth the splurge!).

We added a pretty round marble top side table with gold accent legs between the glider and crib.

For the crib we went with the Babyletto Crib in a white color with the Newton mattress. I did alot of research on mattresses and this one is has gained much popularity as its a breathable mattress. It lets me sleep so much better knowing he’s safe on his mattress. The cribsheet we have is also from Newton mattress and I love how the stair print matches the nursery!

For Veer’s dresser we went with the Delta Children dresser. I switched out the white knobs for the pretty gold ones and it made a huge difference in the dresser! I added a round mirror from Target and then made a changing area on top of the dresser. We went with the Keekaroo changing table which wipes clean - makes clean up much easier! We also went with this boho hamper from Pottery Barn which we can use for laundry or storing Veer’s items such as stuffed animals.

The nursery room is a little odd shaped (not a perfect square/rectangle) so in the corner we put our old IKEA bookshelf and added baskets from Target. The baskets each hold different items in them and we use them to store toys, books, etc. We hung a cork board above the bookshelf to showcase Veer’s artwork and photos.

Overall, this room has easily become one of my favorite rooms in our home. I can’t wait to spend more time with baby Veer in here playing and reading to him!

Books: Welcome to The World, The Wonderful Things You Will Be, Goodnight Moon

Bahamas Vacation Outfits

I wanted to do a separate blog post on all the outfits I wore in Bahamas. What I love about all these looks is that you can wear them through the summer and for vacations. Resort wear, in my opinion is the best way to go for an island vacation. For daytime I lived in swimsuits and cute cover-ups and in the evenings I dressed up each night. Keep reading for outfit details!

This swimsuit was perfect for Baha Bay (Baha Mar’s newest waterpark). It was perfect because it’s a one piece and provides adequate coverage.

My favorite cover-up for our trip which can also be doubled for a daytime or nighttime look! This dress comes in two colors - this pink one and blue one. It can be worn either off the shoulder or normal and tassels really add that extra touch! Under this cover up I wore this bright red one shoulder swimwear from Beach Riot.

This beautiful cut out maxi dress was my favorite evening dress I wore during our trip. It’s well made and the material is light (perfect for Bahamas!). I paired this look with sandals but I think these clear heels would work perfectly as well!

This coverup is so beautiful and chic. It has an open front with a waist tie and this beautiful ruched shoulder detail. I wore this over my swimsuit but it would look super cute paired with jean shorts.

This tiered mini dress was the last look I wore at Baha Mar for datenight at the most delicious Mediterranean restaurant named Cleo. A little white dress is one of those items that will never go out of style and is always in my closet. I love that this version had a spin on it with the tiers.