The "Any Excuse for a Gift" Guide

Who agrees that being on the receiving end of a gift can be stressful? Especially when you’re the type of person that doesn’t like surprises, like myself. You end up doing all the heavy lifting, curating the perfect wish list to hand off to that special someone, so it must be exactly what you want. I mean, let’s face it - shopping for that meaningful piece that you force your significant other to buy you is hard work!

And with Summer around the corner, it’s Anniversary season for a lot of us! Plus, birthdays and job promotions and all of the other amazing celebrations that warrant gifts. So if you’re on the hunt, I’ve rounded up a few perfect gifts to take some of the stress off of you - just click on the item to shop!

5 Excuses to Wear Overalls Over Age 30

If I could get away with wearing overalls to work, I would. They are the epitome of comfort for me. While my husband lounges in sweats on the weekends, I'm in my overalls. And you may be on the fence with this look, but here's five reasons to join me in this obsession:

1. Laundry - Tons of pockets for tons of quarters!
2. Amusement Park - Leaves you handsfree to put your hands up this Summer! And for my Pittsburgh peeps, I took these photos right before I joined the fam at Kennywood!
3. Outlet Shopping - In and out of the fitting room in record time. 
4. Fro-Yo Date - The cutest look for the cutest date. 
5. Brewery Tour - Chug beer and bloat away!

SHOP THIS LOOK: overalls from Zara, shirt from & Other Stories, shoes from Birkenstock.

Spring Denim and Stress-Free Living

Finally, it's Friday! This week has been ridiculously busy and involved LOTS of lists. The only way I can make it through a work day without my head popping off is with my detailed To Do lists. First, I make boxes to the left of the task, then I highlight things I MUST get done that day and finally, I number those items in order of importance. The greatest accomplishment is to check those boxes and if I started something, but can't finish, I make a dash. I highly recommend this approach.

Needless to say, I took today off. I literally wouldn't be able to do my job successfully, be the best wife and take care of my health without days like this - especially in New York City. This year marks ten years living here and every day I feel like I'm moving faster than the day before. I don't know if this is normal, but it's freaking me out a little and the fact that I've adapted to this lifestyle is really mind-blowing. So today, I'm going to slow down, enjoy Spring and shut my brain off. 

Have a good weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all my mamas!

SHOP THIS LOOK: Vintage sweater, skirt from Zara, handbag from Zac Posen, shoes from DSW, sunglasses from Ray-Ban. 

Outfits on Repeat

You know those times when you put something on and you're so into the outfit that you try and get away with wearing it all weekend? You're witnessing that moment for me. I'm a big fan of this move and have been since high school. As long as your plans don't involve the same people and the clothes are clean, re-wear it up, my friends!

SHOP THIS POST: jeans from Top Shop, cardigan from Comptoir des Cotonniers, clutch from Clare V., shoes from Zara, jacket from Comptoir des Cotonniers (old but similar here).