Milan Simply Chic

In the recent past I have been dying to re-create some of my favorite fashion looks. As a mother of twins and as also someone who is seemingly much older than I appear, it has become essential for me to adopt a more mature style while still maintaining a flirty and somewhat youthful look.

Last summer I spent three weeks in England and then another week in Paris. While there I was able to take in most of the influential styles peeking the youth's interest. One thing I noticed was that simplicity was key! Who would have thought?

J Crew knit top






1. J. Crew Cashmere turtleneck sweater - $178

2. Anthropologie Ethnic Skirt - $80

3. Christian Louboutin Pumps - $1,095

4. Michael Kors Gold Watch - $361

5. Kohls Gold Bracelets - $14

6. Forever 21 Teardrop Necklace - $5.80

7. Vince Camuto Tan Belt - $48

8. Forever 21 Sunglasses - $5.80

Although this photo was taken in Milan, it encompasses the minimalistic chic look perfectly.

Now, let's see if I can re-create this look! Something so uncomplicated--a cream colored turtle-neck, ethnic print skirt and simple gold jewelry.

Halloween Party

Since moving in mid-june my fiance and I haven't really had the chance to have friends and family over to our place, not including the un-planned parent-watching-the-kids for a few hours thing.

So, what we've decided to do is to throw a Halloween House Warming!

I am certain I am more excited about this whole thing than he is. I can not WAIT to have people over, make tons of food, drink cocktails and then head out for the evening to a bar to celebrate some more. As of right now we are still in the brain-storming phase of our planning and I can not help but spend most of my recent days on Pinterest focused on how I will manage to cook and DIY everything!!

My pinterest

Easy Gallon jugs with faces

Ice hand in bowl

Finger cookies by Rachel Ray

Nude Attitude

By: Becca

In the fall sometimes I try to grab the darkest colored clothing. Just like anyone else, mostly everything I wear consists of jeans, black, or brown. However, the other day I was feeling like getting dressed up and I threw this on in a 5 minutes to get out of the door. The top I actually found thrifting with my brother's gf and the skirt is a Christmas present from one of my besties! :)

Top- Vintage Salvation Army, Skirt- Charlotte Russe, and Shoes- DSW

Autumn Essentials

1. Forever 21 Scarf
2. Anthropologie Coat
3. H&M blouse
4. TopShop skinny leg pants
5. Frye Boots
6. Michael Kors crocodile bag

I am totally in love with neutrals mixed with pops of color for this fall. My typical outfit in the colder months consists of tall boots, slim trousers and a colorful blouse. As you can tell from my selection I haven't strayed much. However, I think it is essential this fall to incorporate some form of color-blocking. For all you weary color-blockers (such as myself)--don't be afraid to play around with your look! It makes it a lot easier to mix and match with different colors and to not feel so wrapped up in wearing dark colors for the fall!

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DYING!

I have been DYYIINNGGG to bake recently. I'm almost certain I get that from my mother. All of my fondest childhood memories are of me sitting at the kitchen table watching her kneading and rolling the perfect pie crust. Lately, I have been seriously craving the baking bug and it seems as though everytime I go to the grocery store I seem to forget major ingredients--baking powder, baking soda, butter, eggs, milk, brown sugar, etc.... As you can see I probably get a little caught up when I go grocery shopping.

I am hoping by at least tomorrow night I will be able to finally get some baking done!! :) In the meantime I should probably get back to trying to find a job. It's so frustrating right now looking for work, but I am trying to keep my head up. I look forward to the day when I can say I am stable and I have a great job and I love it. I realize my first job won't be the "dream job," but at this point I am just ready and rearing to get some experience under my belt!

Anyway, since I won't be posting any baking photos, I decided I would post pics of what's in my purse!


Clockwise from the top:
1. Pocahontas Book for the kids when they get bored during possible long car rides or doctor visits
2. Beatrix potter notebook (for notes, to do lists, etc)
3. Prada eyeglasses (because I can't see anything at night when I drive home from work)
4. Aveda Peppermint oil (for those naughty mid-day headaches) 
5. Vera Bradley sunglass case which holds my ebay $10 cat eye sunglasses
6. My chunky Bolivian egg necklace from my brother's gf 
7. My TOTES Umbrella--perfect for those unexpected rainy days in the Garden State!
8. Aveda Hand relief ...enough said.
9. Bath and Body Works Coconut Hand sanitizer
10. Lancome Bronze Tropicale! 
12. My pretty green wallet--present from my friend Jess
13. My trusty L'oreal Carbon Black mascara for mid-day touch-ups!

Kate Spade Accessorize

Kate Spade Accessorize by beccawithlove featuring bow shoes

Navy evening dress, Kate Spade bow shoes, Kate Spade flap handbag, Kate Spade 14k earrings, NARS Nail Polish - Dovima

It's time I write my future...

I decided that I needed to write down my future goals. I learned from a financial advisor a year ago that one way to execute your goals is by first WRITING THEM DOWN. It finalizes things and allows you to think about exactly that and focus on getting to that point.

This is what I wrote down--

--To own my own shop that sells vintage knick-knacks, clothes and allows me to shop, find and sell what I love

--Get into a art marketing or business program that will teach me the skills needed to own my own shop

--To begin by working somewhere I know can get me to this point. *Anthropologie*

--Get married to the man of my dreams--Dakim.

--Plan my wedding

Happy Wednesday!

                                              Photo taken in Paris, France

Pleased,

• that I am able to spend my days at home with my beautiful twins. They are growing so much everyday, and I truly have cherished every moment with them. I know that even though this job hunt has been hard it has also allowed me to spend so much time with them. They make my life so rich and beautiful. 
• that I have all the essentials now at our new home. We still have a few things to fill the empty walls and more tables and stuff to place our plethora of pictures of the kids, BUT we have everything that we need and that's all that matters.
• to have a wonderful Fiance that continues to be there for me when I feel at my lowest. It is nice to have a companion that you know will always be there for you.
• my mom reassuring me that "Where there's a will, there's a way!"

Relieved?

• to have released myself from a job that I didn't see a future in (for myself.)
• to be back into finding out what IS my ultimate career path
• that I have realized that this is only a bump in the road and that sometimes there are hard times in life, but good times are soon to come!
• to be able to express myself through this blog. I know that I have put it off for such a long time, but I now feel a sense of freedom to explore the things that I love and to be able to share them with people that have those same loves.

My new kitchen

Plates, Silver Spoons, Measuring Cups, Spoon Rest, Berry Basket- Anthropologie, Apron- Pier1




My most recent undertaking has been furnishing and trying to get my new apartment to feel like a home. I seemingly have reached a standstill. It is still a little hard to consider a new place your home when it doesn't exactly feel like a lived in and cozy place. However, what I can NOT seem to figure out is what will fix this small (relatively speaking) but MAJOR problem (in my mind). I am hoping that adding some more zest to the "heart of the home" will make it actually feel more like it should.

Does anyone have any good ideas for filling a new empty home with a small budget?

Cozy Home

Reading nook @ House Beautiful
warm, relaxing and inviting

It is nice to spend a lot of time with my kids. In someways it saddens me to think that pretty soon I will be starting a job and that will be it. No more kids to laugh and play with all day long! I just simply won't be able to be there for them day in and day out like I have been. But like they say--all good things must come to an end. AND WHO KNOWS--maybe one day I can share a lot of my time with them again! AH! I can feel my eyes welling up with tears at the thought of it.

On a lighter end of things. I have been obsessively creating in my mind a color palette and layout for my dream apartment. Dak and I (a few weeks ago) went to go look at apartments in New Jersey and it was amazing how we both fell in love with this one place. It is absolutely beautiful. Think of: skylights, tons of storage, balcony, window seat in the master bedroom, his&her sinks, large bedroom for the kids (tons of space for new toys!) and top condo in complex! It has become my dream and we are both hoping it will still be available once all of my job situations are in place. Then, we can live happily ever after in our quaint little 2 bedroom apartment (with skylights!). 

Anything "Shabby Chic" really gets me excited about home interiors. One individual in particular, (Rachel Ashwell) has it completely figured out. I would love my master bedroom to resemble this look found in her blog. A defining characteristic of the "shabby chic" look is how it seems to mesh together both regal and insouciance. 

Note: the crystal chandalier
and reupholstered sofa

 I'd also like to mention that in my local newspaper I found an article on Barns in Maryland selling Barn interiors, or farm-style furniture. Now I know that sounds a little too country and not enough rock & roll, BUT it looks like it is right up my alley. However, a lot of these items were quite expensive. One thing I don't think many people realize is just how easy it is to do a lot of these things yourself. Thrift store shopping and re-doing them to your liking. Who else gets your style more than you do?? Tell me that. Haha. My boyfriend really isn't that into the idea of buying 'old' items and making them new. You tell me this--what's better than the feeling of telling someone that YOU designed the item yourself? The answer is, nothing.

Eh, a girl can dream! Until then, I need to get to work so that I can start paying for this dream apartment of mine!

Too much of a good thing....

Is too much of a good thing ever really BAD? Sometimes I wonder if my overindulgence in shopping or my passion for makeup will make me a bad person. Once, not too long ago, I got a fortune in a fortune cookie that read "One day your vice will be your virtue." Not so sure if it's true, but I suppose that if I completely shirked my duties as a wonderful mummy and lovely girlfriend I would be a total loser and my vice would just simply be that--my vice.

I would like to begin by stating that I know I am not the only one that feels this way! I have just graduated from college a couple of months ago and am now furiously looking for work. BUT--in the MEANTIME...I am beginning to think there's nothing wrong with a couple months of Rest and Relaxation. Oh--and there's NOTHING wrong with a little bit of Glamour!

Shoe Clip @ Ban.do

Seen...here...            

Ted Baker @ASOS

and here....

Dress @ RiverofRomansk

A little sparkle, satin and chiffon. Just in time for the Valentine's Day Holiday. Your sweetie is sure to find you looking absolutely dashing in either one of these lady-like adornments ;D!