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My non-maternity clothing and bump update

16 Wednesday May 2018

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Hi Fashionistas,

Happy Tuesday. I had a busy weekend full of some fun and also organizing. Hubby and I went to ikea for the first time over the weekend and i can see why everyone loves the place. We are updating our home before baby gets here. Were working on living room first.

I decided i dont want to drive you all crazy with pregnancy post every second but i wanted to share how i have been surviving my pregnancy so far. I am currently 27 weeks in my third trimester like where is the time.

My second trimester was the best thats your best time and moments, energy is up and all.

For most part ive been good. Now lets talk about clothing.

Now we all know maternity clothing can be expensive especially if your not going to use it again.

Now i will say i have purchase some items that have been working good for me and didn’t cost too much.

Maternity leggings

Now not all are the best and some are pricy but i was able to get me a few from kohls and target and they were inexpensive but comfortable. I also purchased leggings from plus size department and that worked well for me too.

Clothes

Currently i sized up in my clothing. I never enjoyed wearing tights clothing all the time so most of myclothing before pregnancy was oversized or loose fit.

Dresses are great to wear as they are comfortable and easy to throw on as well.

Shopping your Closet

Most of my items such as cardigans and dresses have been saving me especially since im working full time.

What are some your favorite non maternity clothing. Love to hear your thoughts.

Making legwear great

08 Thursday Mar 2018

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Hi Fashionistas,

Before i begin *this is a sponsored post but all thoughts and opinion are my own*

Growing up as a kid i always had to wear tights and i could not stand it as they were uncomfortable or just plain ugly lol.

So as an adult i was not a fan but when Berkshire sent me some to try on it reunited my love for leg wear again .

What i love are the amazing designs they have created that makes it comfortable and cute.

My favorite are the texture tights as they are perfect for the cold months we have at this time.

So tell me are you down with wearing tights again. Love to hear your thoughts. Until next time.

Surprise im pregnant

05 Monday Mar 2018

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Hi Fashionistas,

Happy Monday,hope all is well with everyone. It has been so long since i blogged and i missed you all so much. Alot has been happening and one of those is that myself and my husband are expecting our first child in july. We are so excited, thankful and blessed.

If you told me a year ago i was going to be a mom i would have said yeah right lol. Don’t get me wrong im excited but im such a planner when it comes to my life but god shows up and says other wise.

My first trimester was hard i was sick almost everyday and made ir rough to go to work everyday or even go out.

Now that im in my second trimester im looking forward to sharing with you my maternity fashion style and what has been working for me and what does not. Thank you for all the well wishes that you have given me and look forward to sharing more. Until next time.

Being Fashionable with a Statement Hat 

19 Tuesday Dec 2017

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Hi Fashionistas,

It has been so long since i bought youguys a style post but i have missed you all and thank you for continuing to rock me. For the new year i have some really exciting news to share but lets get into todays style post.
*This is a sponsor post but all thoughts and opinions are my own *
If you know me you know i love hats as they are apart of my signature style. So when Scala teamed up with me for their lovely and fashionable hat’s.  I was so excited.
Scala has a lovely selection of affordable hat’s that are stylish without breaking the bank. The boulce and chain fisherman hat in navy i adore. The detailing of it was amazing that i can dress up and down.
For this look i dress it casual wearing some over the knee boots, jeans and cardigan. It was a perfect look just to hang out with friends or casual date night.
Tell me are you a hat lover like me i love to hear your thoughts.DSC_2564DSC_2567DSC_2563DSC_2565

💜 Fall Shoe Trend 👠👢

23 Saturday Sep 2017

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Hi Fashionistas, 

Happy friday. I hope everyone had a great work week. Mines has been crazy long and busy but i wanted to share with you a recent partnership with the mills at jersey gardens i did which was amazing.

Disclaimer: This is a #sponser post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Who does not love fall, clearly i do cause one its my bday month october yeaa and two for the shoes. I am such a boot girl and there were some amazing new trends that swept me away.

Right now through september 30 the mills at jersey gardens will be giving away a pair of shoes daily and give shoppers the opportunity to win a simon gift card towards your purchase.

Combat boots are the hottest fall trends .Clearly i was loving the selection from century 21 as they are trendy and affordable.  These rocketdog burgendy boots with fringe detail were my favorite and i ended up purchasing my own. 


These glitter doc martins had me obessed and still considering get me a pair.

Vans® Shoe Giveaway – The Mills at Jersey Gardens Facebook fans will have the chance to win a pair of Vans shoes every day. Each winner will receive a Vans voucher to redeem for one pair of shoes inside the Vans store at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Shoppers can enter to win by commenting on the Sweepstakes Facebook post on The Mills at Jersey Gardens Facebook Page, which will be live each day at 10:00 AM EST. The winner will be announced daily on Facebook by 10:00 AM EST

 Mystery Shoe Box Giveaway – The first 20 customers to stop by The Mills at Jersey Gardens’ Guests Services on September 15 – 17, 22 – 24, 29 and 30 will receive a Mystery Shoe Box. Each box will contain a retailer gift card ranging anywhere from $20 – $100 for shoppers to use toward their new fall shoe wardrobe. The official rules and regulations are available at The Mills at Jersey Gardens’ Guest Services booth.


Spring Ready

01 Wednesday Mar 2017

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Hi fashionistas,

Happy Tuesday.  Hope everyone had a great start to their week. This month has been crazy weather wise where its hot one day and cold the next.  

Im here for the warm days. Hence title spring ready. Target clearance section has been my bff when it comes to finding things that i had my eye on. 

Like this purple dress. When i saw it i fell in love cause its in my favorite color of course lol. 

I paired it with this colorful blazer i thrifted awhile back and wore my favorite thigh high boots. Let me tell you these are the best boots i purchased in a long time.  Worth the money. Just wish i purchased them in black. 

Let me know your thoughts on this look. Until next time. 

All about Balance 

09 Thursday Feb 2017

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Hi fashionistas ,

Happy Wednesday.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and great start to your work week. My week started off with a big bang literally. 

Balance is something that we all try to manage especially when we are working professionals. For me being a full time career women and blogger has many challenges that i have recently discovered.  Let me correct that i have been noticing it for a few months but still been trying.

If you do not know, i am foster care supervisor over an intense therapuetic unit so my day can start from 7 am and end at 8pm. 

So being able to blog as much as i like has been becoming a thing of the past. Even trying to do photograph has had some challenges. 

I have to often remind myself that it is ok because the blogging world can be very cruel i tell you. 

Day by day i have been learning to balance and just plan which has been going good. 

So let me know what you all think do you have issues with balancing . I would love to hear your thoughts. 

No Shopping or Tight Budget

30 Monday Jan 2017

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Hi Fashionistas ,

Hope everyone had a great weekend , I spent mines relaxing but on saturday ,i hosted with a few friends a vision board party which was so much fun but i will tell you  more about that in another post coming this week.

Now i know you are wondering Drea what is with the topic. Being a fashion blogger for the last four years has been amazing but it can also place a dent in your closet from time to time due to you always wanting to keep up with the lastest fashions and just having it all. For me i just love fashion period  and i think working at my previous job which was in child welfare and very stressful at the time , shopping was a way to release my stress and other triggers.

Now that i am at a different environment and also want to change my style , i have been doing clothing purges. I am going through everything from clothing, bags to shoes. Most is being  donated and others i am planning to sell on my poshmark account. Now there are some items that i give to close close friends but that it is it.

I am also thinking about doing a closet sale but need to figure out exactly how that will work. I know i was told i should do a clothing swap which i think is nice but the previous ones ive been to in the past i was not impressed by lol.

So starting February 1 i am going on a no shopping spree , meaning only buying things that i need not the things that i want because i have enough at this time ( more than enough). I already have an accountability partner and im excited . I do not know how long  i will plan to do the no shop for maybe till my vacation coming up which is in July so that will be four months. I can do it no pressure. I will check in and keep everyone updated on how well i do.

So what do you ladies and gentlemen think, have you done a no  spend and if so how did it work out for you. I would love to hear your thoughts. Until next time.

 

Snacking Healthy with Newmans

04 Wednesday Jan 2017

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Hi fashionistas ,

Happy new year and happy Wednesday. I hope everyone had an amazing start to the year. I must say that it has been a great kick off for me so far. 

If you dont know snacking is a weakness of mines where i enjoy all things cookies and chips although it is not the best at times. 

So when newman owns sent me over some goodies to try i was excited. For me i knew newmans for their dressings and other items but their snacks i was so unaware about. 

The good thing is that all the products are natural and organic so it gives you a healthy alternative to snacking. 

My favorite are the pretezls and popcorn and raisens which i keep at my office for snacking. My husband loved the peanut butter cups as they were his favorite. 

Do not get me started on the cookies the orange chocolate chip were so good (wishing i had more lol).

Have you tried newmans owns,  let me know would love to hear your thoughts.  Until next time. 

Fine Dining in your local neighborhood 

30 Wednesday Nov 2016

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Hi fashionistas , 

Happy Wednesday  hope everyone had a great thanksgiving weekend .  I spent it with my family and just relaxing and regrouping.

One of my favorite times besides shopping lol, is to go out to eat with my husband where we enjoy some good food and downtime.

Sometimes traveling to the city is a no go for us so to discover nice restaurants in the neighborhood that give you that city vibe and feel is a plus.

The pine bar and grill located on eastchester road in the bronx is one of those restaurants. They are an italian american restaurant that offer so much different and delicious foods. 

Im all about customer service and they are excellent when it comes to that . I have to say this is my favorite restaurant to dine at. i actually hosted a birthday and family dinner here on the upper level which gives you privacy. 

In the summer they have a lovely roof top that is amazing paired with good music. so if ever in the bronx check it out you will not be disappointed. 

Until next time