Ruffle Bikini Under $30!

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 I LOVE summer and love the beach even more.  So when it comes time to finding great bikinis, I’m always on the hunt for quality at a great price.  Victoria’s Secret has been my go-to for years, so when they announced back in 2016 they were no longer going to carry swimwear, I freaked! 

Thankfully, we can all rest assured because their PINK line still carries a ton of styles!!  

I’ve been super into olive green lately so when I can across this ruffled triangle top bikini for under $30 I was ecstatic.  However I was a little worried about what the quality would be like. To my surprise, it is awesome!

The bikini is fully light and has light removable padding in the top.  As with most of their stuff, it runs a bit small so here I’m wearing a Medium for the top and Small for the bottoms. It also comes in a ton of colors and prints!

Best part about all of this?! It’s only $29.95!!!!  

Gotta Love a Red Dress

Found this BEAUTIFUL BCBGMAXAZRIA Red Dress for an afternoon law school graduation party at Russo's on the Bay.  It's perfect and lightweight for summer and can be paired with so many fun shoes.  

Find it HERE in Red.  Also available HERE in black. OVER 50% off!!

Shop these fun chunky heel shoes HERE!

Weekday Date Nights

Anyone else get stuck in the rut of becoming a recluse during the week?  Guilty as charged.  

After we moved from NYC to the “burbs” my hubby and I found ourselves staying home a lot more. 

And as easy as it is for us all to fall into the same weekly routine, it’s also important for overall mental and physical health to get out once in a while! 

The perfect way to do so is by planning an impromptu date night.  I’m talking T-minus one hour notice that we will be going on a date, type of night.  

It doesn’t have to be anywhere fancy, I think keeping it casual during the week is best.  It’s also a great excuse to explore a place in your neighborhood! 

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When we decided on a date night at the last minute, I knew I’d have to throw together an outfit in five minutes.  Sometimes, not overthinking your outfit is best.   

My Outfit

Peplum Style Top - It's not available online but HERE is a really cute, similar option. 

H&M 'MAMA' Maternity Jeans - I've already raved about these jeans..they are my go-to!

Shopper Tote - This Sole Society 'Dawson' oversize tote in dusty rose ON SALE NOW!

Sunglasses - My favorite Celine sunnies in the style HAVANA (obviously this makes me love them that much more)!

    Shoes - That gorgeous bag is hiding them, but you've all seen them before, the most comfortable  Vince Camuto shoes for spring and summer!

    The Date Spot 

    So as I was saying earlier, date nights are the perfect opportunity to try something new in your neighborhood.  Living in the city, I was completely spoiled with the amazing restaurants everywhere.  Unfortunately, in the suburbs, there just aren't as many really amazing spots.

    But...last night BURRATA Wood Fired Pizza in Eastchester completely changed my mind.  

    Every single thing we ate was absolutely delicious and my husband and I both cannot wait to come back.  They have a variety of traditional Italian dishes with modern twists as well as really amazing wood fired pizza.  They also have some really unique and delicious looking cocktails that I cannot wait to try after the baby is here! 

    If you are in the Westchester area, or even if you are in NYC, it's totally worth the 30 minute train ride from Grand Central to come and check out Burrata.  There was also live music to make the experience that much better! 

    Arancini Alla Piemontese  - arancini with white truffle and mushroom - SOOOOO GOOOD

    Arancini Alla Piemontese  - arancini with white truffle and mushroom - SOOOOO GOOOD

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    Costolette - pork ribs with a balsamic glaze and porcini 

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    J. Sexton No. 2* - one of many amazing wood fired pizza choice (all with organic flour BTW!)

    tomatoes, garlic,  burrata, basil, EVOO, black pepper, parmigiana - simple and delicious 

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    And for dessert....ZEPPOLES 

    I literally ate all but one..and that was only because my husband ate that one.  These were paired with a perfect custard vanilla sauce and were oh so delicious! 

    So there you have it, a weekday date night can help you find your new favorite restaurant and it doesn't have to be over-the-top or planned for that matter.  

    Sometimes changing up your weekly routine can give you a whole new outlook on the rest of your week! 

    xoxo

    Jamie 

    Beach + Dogs = Happiness

    Like many of you from the Northeast, I grew up spending my summer "down the shore" and visiting the Florida sunshine when snow was the only in sight during the winter.  My family is that family who sits on the beach from dawn until dusk and oddly none of us get bored, we don't complain, its definitely our happy place.  So what can make a the sun and sand even better?  PUPPIES! 

    My husband and I share a mutual love for the beach and ocean and dogs, but he is a little less content with just vegging in the sand all day...he needs an "activity".  So, when we would visit South Florida we would always go to the Jupiter Dog Beach....and no, when we started this, we didn't have a dog.  But of course when we got our Frenchie baby Havana (who travels with us EVERYWHERE...more to come on that) we couldn't wait to take her to the dog beach!

    Now, every time we visit Florida, we start our mornings with coffee, puppies, and the sunrise.  I'm determined to make this a permanent lifestyle one day, but for now, our few visits per year will have to suffice.