Once upon a time wearing the same color from head to toe was a MAJOR fashion faux pas! Seems it’s time to do away with the stigma and get after this easily attained trend.

What is Tonal Dressing exactly? It’s wearing the same color(s) from head to toe. Different variations of pink or 50 shades of grey both constitute tonal dressing. Go the “matchy matchy” route by wearing the same shade of red from your lipstick to your Jimmy Choo’s. No worries of looking like a crayola crayon, instead you’ll appear to be a well put together style maven. Thank me later 😉

              dress |  sandal

ring  | bracelet  | watch  |  handbag

BBQ’s, short shorts and fireworks can only mean one thing- INDEPENDENCE DAY!

CHEERS to the U. S. of A.!!

Enjoy your holiday, loves 🎊

Getting away for a vacation hasn’t always been easy since the birth of my children. Nanny coverage, proper meal planning, setting out outfits for the children, coordinating team sports pickup, packing for myself and my hubby… it can be overwhelming and EXHAUSTING!!  Staying at properties I am familiar with when traveling eliminates the guess work. After all, I am pooped from preparing for the trip- I want to relax while on the trip. Which is why I stay at DREAM properties where available.

Dream South Beach is a boutique hotel that is conveniently located within walking distance to everything. Need a drink, there’s a guy for that. Fresh linens, there’s a guy for that. Hair tie, there’s a guy for that. Forgot your toothbrush, you guessed it- there’s a guy to bring you that! Of course that is normal but at this property they do it with a smile and make you feel as though you’re not asking for too much. During our stay we needed a taxi to Prime112 as we were meeting friends for dinner. I know you’re thinking “isn’t there an app for that?”, well let me fill you in friend- we don’t have über or Lyft or any other mobile transpo service on our cellular devices. So, we asked the front desk agent to call for a taxi. The young lady kindly obliged and tells us to have a seat while she arranges for transportation. Moments later we are told that our über awaits and to enjoy the evening. No request for reimbursement… this is what makes DREAM hotels uniquely special properties. They employ individuals that go the extra mile to ensure guests are pleased.

Aside from superior service this property is a bloggers DREAM *pun intended*

The property boasts beautiful views, vivid colorful landscapes, aesthetic cocktails, dope art  and well crafted small plates. Ideal for social media snapshots.

Most importantly the property is very cost effective so it won’t break the bank.

NO I’m not being paid for this, just want you to have as wonderful of an experience as I did.

Thank me later 😉

Now the fun part…PICS! Took many to display the property but everyone and their uncle has already done that…

Check out these dope pics of me instead!

Day 1

blazer | blouse | denims | shoes

Day 2

trousers | shoes

Day 3

trench | top | denims | shoes | handbag

swimsuits | swimsuit | sandal | sunshades | hat

Ladylike, sexy and very cool, off the shoulder tops are all the rage lately. A staple for the spring and summer months one can’t go wrong with the seasons IT piece. I like to pair mine with denims and slides for a casual look.

Outfit Details

top: Last Call | denims: similar here | shoes:Macy | pouch:LV

Birthing children is one of the most beautiful gifts bestowed upon a woman. It’s also the most important job one will have in their lifetime should they decide to reproduce. But man o’ man does it wreck your body! During my pregnancies I ate healthy, exercised and remained active. With the first child I was ver young; needless to say I bounced back to my pre-baby weight almost immediately. The second time around I was NOT so fortunate.

Giving in to the occasional craving of Twix, Snickers, Pickles and queso frito; by occasional I mean once daily. Over indulging coupled with Lupus (an autoimmune disease) led to considerable weight gain, 90 lbs to be exact!! After birthing a healthy 6 lb baby I was left with the arduous task of shedding quite a bit of weight. The weight did NOT come off as quickly as it did 9 years earlier with my first child . I breastfed the baby until he was 2 years old therefore was unable to crash diet. Instead I relied on a strict diet created by a nutritionist which provided enough calories to sustain nursing.  It was during this time I was introduced to the CIZE dance program. CIZE made working out fun, like dancing in the club with my girls. Burning hundreds of calories dancing, eating well balanced meals and nursing helped get me back to my ideal weight.

These days I maintain my weight by running and dancing. Dieting has always been an issue for me as I am not very disciplined. Snacks and candy make me weak but portion control is the key I’ve learned. Look for future posts with workout videos and details. For now, enjoy a few photos of my journey…

Fall 2010

Summer 2009

Spring 2014

On set of genie bra commercial in 2014. Was 180 lbs in this photo

Spring 2014

on set of CIZE video shoot in 2015

spring 2017 (current)

Spring has FINALLY sprung here in the northesast and I couldn’t be happier! Hubby and I had a “free day” (no kids) so we decided to spend it lounging in the park. A picnic of delicious eats, a comfy blanket made for lounging, cold spirits with lots of sun made for a scenic peaceful afternoon.

WOOHOO!! Spring is here!! NOT! The weather here in the Northeast has been most unkind. Less than a week ago we experienced a nor’easter for the books. Needless to say I’ll be rocking these winter essentials for a bit longer than i’d hoped. This post is a look back at a few of my faves. I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Crisp white poplin shirts are a wardrobe staple. They’re classic, chic and timeless.

Pair it with a mini bag and you’re totally on trend for spring.

Maintaining a closet updated with the latest trends is very simple. Invest in one high-end piece per season and one super trendy item each season. Worn with closet staples you’ll look like the perfectly pulled together style maven.

Outfit Details

blouse: H&M | denims: vintage

shoes: Aquazzura | handbag: LV

‘Tis hump day.

Hump day means it’s Wednesday and I get to rock my favorite boots of the season.

Behold this weeks ‘fit

Outfit Details

hat: L&T | shirt: F21 | denims:Nordstrom | OTK boot: SA | jacket: thrift store | handbag: similar here

Army green reminds me of just that- the army! While I’ve never been a fan of Army fatigue (camouflage)  print, I do fancy that particular hue of green. Kept it simple, a bit “matchy” but you can’t go wrong with this pairing.

Outfit Details

jacket: old | sweater: similar here | trousers: MaxAzria | shoes: NM

handbag: LV