Spring Sparkle In My Step

Coat:  J.Crew (old, similar here, also here), Dress (non-maternity):  c/o Nora Gardner, Bag:  Etsy (old, similar here), Shoes:  Zara (old, loving this similar option), Earrings, Ring, and Bracelet:  c/o Sorrelli ~ use code CLASSCOUT20 for 20% off of their entire site now through 4/30/15!

I'm back and getting bigger by the week! We are now in the home stretch (I'm 28 weeks), and I couldn't be more excited for my beautiful baby girl to arrive.

Dressing is becoming quite the challenge these days as now ALL of my regular tops are cropped, and my non-maternity bottoms do not have a prayer. 

I was thrilled to receive this simple, sophisticated dress from Nora Gardner. It's perfect for work and any upcoming events that I have to attend. Best part is it's not a maternity dress so I'll definitely be able to wear it post-pregnancy! 

{Although Nora will be adding some baby bump friendly styles to her store at 47th and Lexington coming in April}.

I jazzed up my look with these gorgeous earrings, ring and bracelet thanks to Sorrelli ~ accessories are my best friends these days because they work no matter how big the belly gets! 

If all of the above weren't exciting enough, the polar vortex known as NJ is finally beginning to thaw. I've seen grass (and by grass I mean lifeless muddy patches of ground) for the first time in months!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Plaid Scarf

Sweater:  Gap ~ on SALE!, Jeans:  Forever 21, Scarf:  J.Crew, Shoes:  Zara (no longer available, very similar here),  Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

The plaid scarf - a simple way to add just a little preppy pizazz to a simple outfit.

Enjoy the first weekend of the New Year!

The Holiday 9 to 5

Sweater:  J.Crew (old, similar SALE option here, even more budget-friendly option here), Top:  J.Crew (old, similar here, here), Skirt:  Bebe (old, similar here), Beanie:  Zara, Shoes:  Zara (sold out, very similar here), Bag:  Target, Sunnies:  Ray-Ban

The holiday season was a little different for me this year being that I am now working in the retail industry. Rather than having a cushy vacation from the day before Christmas Eve to the day after New Year's, I worked until 3:30 on Christmas Eve and am back at work today.  Definitely a change from what I had become accustomed to, but absolutely worth it to be working in the industry that I love.

And so I did what any sane fashionista would do, I dressed as festively as possible during the holidays. Bringing some holiday cheer to the office certainly made the days fly by!

Hope everyone had a very merry!

Hello, October

Sweater:  J.Crew, Pants:  Forever 21 (old, similar here, LOVE this pair), Shoes:  Zara, Bag:  Unknown (similar here, loving this one)

For me, the color grey and the month of October go together like peanut butter and jelly. There is nothing more beautiful than the changing leaves against a grey sky. The type of weather that puts you in the mood for wine tasting, apple picking, and hot apple cider. 

I must note, however that this is not the weather we have been experiencing lately in NJ. We have gone almost 2 weeks without rain and it's been sunny and 75-80 every day. I'll take the San Diego-esque weather while it lasts because there is plenty of time for crisp grey days.

Have a wonderful weekend!