Work Chic!!

 I love a comfy chic outfit and nothing says that more than the track pants.  I have had these for a while and I just LOVE them!! you can dress them dress up for work or dress them down for a night out.  For this outfit I wanted something comfy and chic to go to work so I paired my track pants with my white peplum top added a pair of blue pumps and this FAB necklace for Stella & Dot that my friend Danielle (who is also my Stella & Dot stylist) picked out for me.  I mean doesn't this outfit scream comfy chic... I love love love it I think that it's the most comfy I had been in a little while.

 Top: It's Fashion (old), Pants: Leith via Nordstrom (old), Shoes: Cato Fashions, Necklace: c/o Stella & Dot, Clutch: c/o Naughty Monkey, Sunnies: Ray-Ban, Watch: MK

How FAB is this necklace?? To get yours go to Stella & Dot and act fast because they have Dot dollars going on right now!!! 
Hope you have a fabulous week!!

Getting A Little Personal With The Liebster Award!

A huge thank you to Lil from Fresh Mama for nominating me for The Liebster Award.  This Award is a super fun way to find new blogs and support new bloggers.  
Now the rules for the Liebster award are simple 1. Thank the blogger that nominated you

2. Answer 11 questions asked by the blogger

3. Provide 11 random facts about yourself

4. Nominate 5 or more bloggers

5. Let all of the nominees know they have been nominated

6. Write 11 new questions for your nominees

So let's get to the questions from Lil.

1. What is your favorite color? Blue any shade I used to think that it was Pink or Red but looking at my closet I have a lot of shades of Blue. 

2. What do you find to be the most difficult part of writing a blog? finding the time with 2 toddlers to take pictures and do outfit posts. I will do it sometimes during my lunch hour.

3. What is one part of the world you hope to visit someday? I would love to go to Europe, I want to see the eiffel tower.

4. What has blogging brought into your life that is unique and special? I am connecting and building relationships everyday with new and exciting people from all walks of life.  This to me is the best part, to have a connection with someone who's blog you follow and connect with them without ever meeting them.

5. Do you have a habit that drives your loved ones crazy? I guess maybe that I am always checking my phone.

6.  What is one food you eat as often as possible? Sushi.... I love Sushi.

7. What life experience has impacted you the most? This is a tough one, but I would have to say experiencing the birth of my children.  Talk about a life changing experience, this is a love that I have never had experience until I held them for the first time.

8. Do you have a hidden talent? I am not sure if this is a hidden talent I am an avid baker.  I love to bake and I am always looking for new recipes.

9. If you could have lived in a past era, what would it be? I would have to say the 50s because I would have love to meet Marilyn Monroe.  On weekends after the kids go down for their nap I like to watch old Marilyn Monroe movies.

10. Name one blog which inspires you the most? I love love love Marion's blog Marionberry Style when I first read her blog it was a time in my life where I wasn't feeling good about myself, I had 2 kids back to back I had not lost the weight I gained.  I was feeling frumpy and just not great about myself and it reflected in what I wore. When I started reading her blog it made me feel good... it made me laugh... it gave me some insight and tips on how to get to my old self again. She used to have the trend of month challenges where she would list a trend and you would have to come up with an outfit.  as a reader I always read and thought how I would've styled it... so that is when I decided that I wanted to start a blog.

11. What is your middle name? my middle name is Ailene

Random Facts:
1. I was born in Arecibo Puerto Rico
2. I was prom queen in my high school prom (and I may or may not still have my crown...lol)
3. I speak spanish and english
4. I can understand portuguese
5. I love to cook
6.  I move from New Jersey to North Carolina 8 years ago
7. I have over 50 pairs of shoes (I know, I know)
8. I am left handed
9. I am now a fitness junkie
10. I LOVE coffee
11. I have a little obsession with online shopping

I hope you enjoyed today's post.
Here are my questions:
1.  What part of blogging do you like best?
2.  what season do you like best?
3.  if you could go back in time would you change anything?
4.  do you have any pets?
5.  what is your favorite food?
6.  if you could live anywhere in there worked where would it be?
7.  outside of blogging what else do you like to do?
8.  what is your favorite item in your closet right now?
9.  do you have a nickname?
10.  what is your favorite store to shop at?
11.  where were you born?

Here are my 3 gals
Betty from My Friend Betty Says

Melissa from Sweet Styles By Melissa
Vikee from Slave to Fashion 9771

From Work Chic To Mommy Chic

SO I know I mentioned this on my last post (I kinda hit the publish button instead of the save button before I even sent her the post) but I am so happy to be doing a guest post for one of my favorite bloggers Erika from Lola Blue Style. Today we are talking about a simple chic, working mom on the go outfit. 

An easy mom on the go outfit is a no brainer for me.  I need something that I can wear to work and that I can quickly change into flats to take the kids to the park or if I need to run to the supermarket, and let’s be honest I can’t sit here and try to tell you that I will run around and chase 2 toddler boys around in heels. So I need and outfit that will be a 2 for 1.  In this outfit I am wearing a loose top with a pair of boyfriend chinos, I added the t-strap heels for work (and you will see flats in pictures below for the mommy role after work) I love these boy chino from Old Navy they are so comfy and you can style them so many different ways, you will see more of these in the posts to come. 

Shirt: Forever21, Pants: Old Navy, Shoes: BCBG via TJ Maxx, Watch: MK, Bracelets: Cato, Necklace: Ily Couture, Purse: MK via TJ Maxx, Sunnies: Ray-Ban

For instant mommy chic add a pair of cute flats and you are ready to go. 

Hope you are having a fabulous 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.