Fall = Plaid

Hey Guys!! long time no see.... I have been MIA I know, I have had a lot going on and trying to manage it all was becoming too stressful.  So I am slowly getting myself together and I will be back to posting probably not as often as I used to until I truly get into the swing of things, and I hope that you bear with me while I get into a routine of handling everything.  So enough about that now on to the outfit.  So fall is here and I am sure you all know that plaid is in! I know that this will become a staple piece in my fall wardrobe.  For this outfit I decided to go for a casual look pairing it with skinny jeans and my new favorite booties.  How are you rocking the plaid trend??

Jacket: Zara, Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Old Navy, Booties: New Direction via TJ Maxx, Purse: MK via TJ Maxx, Sunnies: Ray-Ban,Watch: MK, Earrings: Piperlime

 Easy chic outfit with the plaid jacket and the booties which are also big this fall! This is perfect for a mom on the go.

Have a great week.

Simplicity Is Key

 Hey Loves today's post will also be featured on one of my favorite blogger's website, Erika from Lola Blue Style has amazing style and when she wanted guest bloggers I just knew I wanted to sign up.  Go check out Erika and all that she is up to, she is also the owner of Lola Blue the Closet jewelry boutique that has amazing affordable accessories.

Simplicity for me is key when raising 2 toddler boys and holding a full time job, easy go to outfit that I can get ready fast and look chic at the same time.  Sometimes for me the simplest outfit is the most comfortable, it is not about how much you can add on to make the outfit shine.  What makes the outfit and person wearing stand out is the attitude that person puts forth.  I am keeping it simple for this weekday outfit, I went with my mint polka dot pants and a mustard shirt and to keep everything neutral I went with brown accents in my shoes and necklace (I did have a blue jean jacket that is not pictured).  And because I am still obsessed with my MK purse I did not change that.  To keep it in the simple frame of mind I went with my natural hair (maybe I look a bit like the lion king) but I love the natural waves and volume I feel it gives the outfit an extra touch. 

 Shirt: H&M, Pants: Target, Shoes: Madden Girl via Belk, Watch: MK, Bracelets: Cato, Necklace: Piperlime, Purse: MK via TJ Maxx

I wanted to let you guys know that I am changing the blog from a fashion and beauty blog to a personal lifestyle blog.  I feel this way I can bring more topics to the table and it will give me and you more variety.  Thank you for all your support this past year and I know that things have been a little slow around here (blog) but I am working on some new things that has taken up a little bit of my time.

Abstract Floral Pants!

Hey Loves! I have never been big on shopping at TJ Maxx or Marshall's mainly because I feel like you always have to dig to find the good stuff and let's be honest as a mom of 2 I really do not have that time.... But lately i have been obsessed with TJ Maxx I have found shoes, bags, and workout gear.  When I was in Orlando for a work trip I went with my grandmother to TJ Maxx and as we were walking these pants caught my eye and when I check they were my size so I decided to try them on and I am glad I did I love them they are light weight and the print is just amazing the best part is that they were less than $20 bucks!!

Blazer: H&M, Shirt: Old Navy, Pants, Shoes, Purse: Tahari, BCBG, MK all via TJ Maxx, Sunnies: Ray-Ban

 Style Tip: Turn this work outfit to an instant night on the town outfit by taking off the blazer and adding a cute clutch and you are good to go.

Have a good long holiday weekend!! 

I Want You To Meet Linell Ellis!!

Hey Loves! Hope everyone is doing great lately it seems like my time management is not on my side, I am sorry for being MIA on the blog and I promise I will get better at this.  About month ago through social media I met the lovely Linell Ellis she is a handbag designer based in the east coast she along with her husband decided to take the plunge and do what they both love.  Linell has an eye for picking out gorgeous prints with bold colors.  This purse is buttery soft and it is very spacious, the color is so vibrant this blue color is simply amazing it will add color to all your outfits.  One thing that I love about Linell is her outlook of life this is what drives her to do what she does.  This is what she says: 

The Live Completely motto is centered around living life to its fullest. We should take our time and embrace the experiences and emotions that fill our lives. These are what create memories. True luxury is found in our experiences.

The Turtle logo represents this philosophy. The Turtle moves slowly through life so as to not miss anything. Her life is long and memorable. The shell is her safety and shield. It’s where she goes when things get tough or she needs to rest.

Check out Linell on all social media to get all the latest updates Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

 I wanted the bag to stand out so for this look I went with darker colors to make sure the bag just popped.  The purse that I have here is the Vesta Hobo in Lagoon Blue and I can't get enough of this bag it is just beautiful.

 Shirt: Peter Pilotto via Target, Pants: H&M, Shoes: Ross, Bag: c/o Linell Ellis, Necklace: Ily Couture, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Watch: MK

Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Casual Sunday... 2 Weeks Ago!

Hey Loves!! Happy Monday... as you can tell I have not done an outfit post in a little bit now, I have been in a little funk lately and the weather is not cooperating.  I forgot I took pictures the last time we had great weather on the weekend (2 weeks ago) during a family bbq.  You guys must think that I live in my leopard sneaks from Steve Madden (I promise I will give them a rest for the next outfit post) they are just that fabulous and when you have not 1 but 2 toddlers they are really just that convenient to wear and chase after them.  I am super excited about this week since my blog is turning 1 on the 28th!! I putting together a fun giveaway with some of my favorite things so stay tuned for that! Thanks for being a loyal City Hip in Country Zip reader and thanks for sticking by me while things get back to normal around here!!

Shirt & Jeans: H&M, Jacket: c/o Conversation Pieces (here), Sneakers: Steve Madden (here), Necklace: Sira & Mara (here), Earrings: Piperlime, Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Hope you all have a fabulous week!!

Obsessed With My Leopard Sneaks!

Happy Monday Sweets!! How was everybody's weekend? Mine was great... we had such great weather I actually sat outside and soaked in some much needed vitamin D.  So if you follow me on instagram you know that I wore this outfit last Saturday (I forgot to do a post) and as you can see I am once again rocking my leopard sneaks from Steve Madden, I am completely obsessed!! I have worn them every weekend since I got them.  They are just so perfect for mommy on the go outfits they add that touch of effortless chic to every outfit.  What do you think about this sneaker trend?

 Sweater: Phillip Lim via Target, Jeans: H&M (here), Sneakers: Steve Madden (here), Purse: Nine West (love this one), Watch: MK, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Necklace: Conversation Pieces (here)

Hope you have a fabulous week!

The White Pant.... A Collaboration Story!

Hey Loves! today I am teaming up with fellow fashion blogger babe Altagracia from Inspire By Style to bring you this ootd on how we each style white pants for spring.  As we all know the white pant is here to stay for spring and summer so we are going to show you 2 ways how you can easily style them.  I was thinking when Altagracia first came to me with this idea that I was going to paired them with my floral top and blue heels.  But then I received my leopard sneakers from Steve Madden and I just new that I wanted to do a casual chic outfit instead.  So I paired my white skinny jean with a mint striped shirt and I threw on a dark wash denim jacket because let's face it it can still be chilly in the spring.  I absolutely love the way the outfit came together, I know that this can be an easy go to outfit for weekend casual chic look.  Can I also say that I am in love with my new leopard print sneakers!! They have quickly become my go to shoes in my closet, they are comfy and very easy to style to give any outfit a chic look.

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Hola Amores! hoy estoy haciendo equipo con la fabulosa bloguera de moda Altagracia de Inspire By Style para mostrarles cómo usar pantalones blancos para la primavera. Como todos sabemos, el pantalón blanco está aquí para quedarse para la primavera y el verano por lo tanto le queríamos mostrar 2 maneras de cómo usted puede usar su pantalón blanco fácilmente.  Cuando Altagracia me escribió con la idea de hacer la colaboración yo ya tenia en mente usar una camisa con un estampado de flores y unos tacones azules.  Pero recibí mis zapatillas de leopardo de Steve Madden y cuando las vi cambie de idea y quería hacer un atuendo casual chic.  Así que combiné mi pantalón skinny blanco con una camisa de rayas en un color menta, me puse una chaqueta denim lavado oscuro, porque seamos sinceros, todavía puede ser frío en las mañana cuando estamos en primavera.  Me encanton con el resultado final de este atuendo, puedo decir que es algo que se pueden poner en el find de semana para un look casual y chic.  ¿También les puedo decir que estoy enamorada de mis nuevas zapatillas con el estampado de leopardo! Ellos se han convertido rápidamente en unos de mis favoritos zapatos en mi armario, son cómodos y bien fácil de combinar para darle un toque chic a tu atuendo.

Shirt/Camisa: Tienda Local, Pants/Pantalon: Jordache via Walmart (similar on sale), Jacket/Chaqueta: Finale (similar),Shoes/Zapatos: Steve Madden (here), Purse/Cartera: Nine West (love this one), Jewelry/Joyas: Piperlime & MK, Sunnies/Gafas: Ray-Ban

This lovely weather seen here is a far cry of what is going on today! Stay warm loves spring is almost here!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Este clima lindo que ven en la foto, no es lo que esta pasando hoy! Mantengansen calentitos la primavera ya esta cerca!