Stripes

Old Ann Taylor Top

Ann Taylor Loft White Jeans

Tory Burch Thora Patent Sandal

Essie Cascade Cool

David Yurman Bracelet

Mom Made Bracelets, Thanks mom!

and of course my Kate Spade Watch

I love a classic striped top and this black and white one is at the top of my list.  The three quarter sleeves are great for day or night.

I still love striped tops; here are some of my current favorites.

Madewell

Madewell

Nordstrom

Hope the week is going well.  Almost time for the weekend again!  I can't believe August is almost here.  Where is the summer going?

Have a good night!

Whats in My Bag?

Her

So I really enjoy the Whats in my bag post from other bloggers.  I have decided to do one of my own.
I love to organize and it shouldn't be a surprise that I make sure my bag is organized too! 

I have a system for organizing my bag, which makes it easier when switching my bag in the morning.  I use what I call "little zip bags."  These little bags are great and keep everything neat and together.  It feel like one of the worst feelings is when you can't find something in your bag.

Here is what is inside:

Here is what you can usually find in my bag.  Wallet, book, sunglasses, change purse, and all my "little zip bags."

This Marc Jacobs holds my Kate Spade card holders, which are perfect for gift cards and your license.

This Cinda B "Happy" bag is a favorite of mine.  This size and shape is wonderful in any bag.  This is where I have a couple pens, a nail file, really a place to put things that don't stay in the bag.  I move things in and out of this one.  Like earbuds and more gift cards.

The polkadot J.Crew "little zip bag" is a catch all for things I need all the time.  Hand sanitizer, hair ties, kleenex, lotion, and a mini sewing kit (you never know).

This JPK holds all the lip glosses and lipsticks.  

I don't know about you all but I hate when my things move around in my bag and I can't find them.

How do you keep your bag organized?

Favorite: Statement Necklace Edition

HER

It is no surprise that I love accessories.  Bags, shoes, jewelry, I love them all.  It is hard for me to pass them up, especially statement necklaces.  I love anything that makes a statement.

An outfit can come to life with a great necklace.  Sometimes I feel like I am not complete without one.  Good thing there are so many great necklaces out there in the wonderful world of retail.

Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Tortoiseshell Long Tizzy Necklace- 

Love this piece in the summer time.  Goes great with a striped dress.  

Found: South Moon Under

2.  Coral Flower Necklace-  

Love the colors.  It is such a great look and I can't wait to wear it paired with white jeans and a chambray shirt.

Found: JG Sassy

3. Kate Spade Hot Chip Necklace-  

An all time favorite of mine.

Found: Nordstrom

4.  Cluster Pearl Necklace-  

Talk about classic.  How can you go wrong with pearls?

Found: Nordstrom

5.  J.Crew Stacked Layered Tortoiseshell Necklace- 

This was a great buy.  I wear it with everything!

Found: J.Crew

6.  J.Crew Factory Stone Shapes Necklace-  

I just love the color combination of this necklace.  

Found: J.Crew Factory Online

I honestly feel that a great necklace can make an outfit.  Adding a statement necklace to your wardrobe is a must!

These are great pieces for my collection and I feel like I have made some good choices.

Here are some I have my eye on:

1. J.Crew Factory- Translucent Stone Necklace

2.  Baublebar- Vermeer Pearl Pendant

3.  Lee by Lee Angel- Soleil Frontal Necklace

I just might have to add these.

Do you have a great statement piece that you love?  

Do you feel like a great necklace can make an outfit?

Valentine's Day Spirit

EVENTS

This Friday is Valentine's Day and to celebrate I have added a couple little touches around the house.  You know, to get in the spirit. I am a fan of this special day, but I don't expect the normal Valentine's activities.

 I love Valentine's not in the way that some girls do, but I love the little cards for the kids to take to school, I love the candy, and I love it is on a Friday this year.

Now some people get carried away with such elaborate plans.  Dinner, presents, and flowers with chocolate, and of course decorations.

I personally believe dinner on the exact day is a little overrated.  Too many people in the restaurant and I feel like the restaurant's "Valentine's Specials" are not always the best.  I much rather make dinner plans for another night.

Presents.  Who doesn't like presents?  Some of my best memories are coming down for school in the morning and seeing the little items my parents gave me.  Favorite being the heart shaped chocolates on a lollipop stick.

I like to have flowers in the house.  I just feel like they just give off a great feeling, especially during these snowy, cold months.  And what girl doesn't like a little chocolate?

Now my favorite.  Decorations are the best! Valentine's is a little holiday when compared to Christmas, decorations aren't as big and exciting.  

But don't you worry!  I found some cute ones.

You have seen my straws in another post found here - Best of January.

But I have decorated the bar cart even more when I found these cute napkins.

Kate Spade his and hers glasses are just perfect for the holiday.  

And it wouldn't be Valentine's Day without candy hearts.

 I had to grab the Sweet Tart ones when I stopped into Target the other day.

Are you ready to celebrate Valentine's Day?  

Any exciting plans?

Living for the Weekend

  EVENTS

I hate to wish away my weeks, but I live for the weekends.  I really don't like wishing away my life, but weekends are when all my friends and I can relax and catch up.  I work hard Monday through Friday, but Friday at 5 is my time and I love it.  Every minute of the weekend is usually packed full of things to do.  These things can range from errands with mom and dad to date nights with the husband.  Family is the most important thing to me and I love to spend time with each and every one of them.

This weekend was family packed, mine and the hubs.  It was my dad's birthday this weekend so I was focused on keeping the party a surprise and running errands for the party itself.  Friday I left work and went to order the cupcakes for the party.  I, of course, picked some up to take home.  Too bad the cupcakes had an accident on the way home! 

Oh well, they were still good.  Thanks to Flavor Cupcakery!  If you haven't been to get a cupcake, you should go.  Plus, you get a free one on your birthday- how great!
They have two locations Bel Air and Cockeysville, so if you are near one, I would stop in and try one of these wonderful cupcakes.

On Saturday, my mom and I ran some errands like we normally do on the weekends.  We always have a great time together.  We were running errands all the way up until the surprise party!  It was a busy day. 

Look how great the cupcakes turned out for my dad's special day!

 Now just to get them to the party and set up before he gets there!

I think they turned out great!  Love the topper.

 So that was with my family, now on to the hubs side.  Sunday was spent at his parents house for the Ravens game.

Oh Ravens,  I am not a huge football fan, but I do love going out and celebrating.  With that being said, I don't have a lot of Ravens Wear.  (I am starting to collect things for purple Fridays)  So I celebrated with accessories.  That's pretty normal for me.  
YAY RAVENS!!!

Added alittle Kate Spade in there too. 

It was a fun, family-filled weekend and I wouldn't have changed anything.

Now it is Monday...back to work.  

Favorite: Kate Spade Edition

HER

Kate Spade has always been a favorite of mine.  I remember when I was in maybe the 6th or 7th grade I wanted the bags and wallets

Well it is safe to say my love for Kate Spade has continued to grow.

What am I loving right now?

Kate Spade Home

I registered for the Kate Spade fine china.  I fell in love with the Larabee Road Platinum Collection.  How can you go wrong with polka dots?  It is such a classic, clean look.  

They are such as cute addition to our kitchen and I can't wait to have people over to use them!

I have to say Kate Spade has such cute packaging.  I really love everything about the home section.

Love the color Pink!

Kate Spade Agenda

This is a new edition, you can read all about how tough it was to pick my planner this year in Dilemma: Planner Picking: Solved.

Kate Spade Jewelry 

  Every time I am in Nordstrom I have to stop and look at the jewelry counters.  I have to check out the Kate Spade.  I love her taste in jewelry.  I personally believe a lot of her pieces are classic, timeless pieces.  I know there are some that are a little different, but I usually purchase everyday wear items.

It is one of my favorite pearl necklaces, I have to say it was a good buy.

 The color is great and I can actually pair it with more than I thought!

I am loving these earring right now.  They are perfect for this fall feeling weather and how can you go wrong with anything tortoiseshell?

Oh Kate Spade you get me every time.

Kate Spade Watches 

Confession time- I have an addition to watches.  Ever since I can remember I have worn watches.  I mean I had all the Freestyle Shark watches in an assortment of colors, Baby G watches, the Roxy watch that had bands you could change out, I had a collection.  

So with that being said, here is a favorite watch.

 
Thank you Kate Spade for all you wonderful items.  

Dilemma: Planner Picking: Solved

HER

I am sorry Lilly Pulitzer but I broke my tradition of Lilly Planners.  I have decided to pick something else this time around.  It was a hard decision and after much thought I purchased the Kate Spade Literary Glasses Agenda.

I really like it!  I feel more grown up when writing my schedule and fun times in this agenda. 

 

 It is set up the same way as the Lilly Pulitzer.

 

 

The months also have cute sayings.  This is the one for this month. 

 I am sorry Lilly!  But Lilly knows I still love it.  How can you pass up the prints and colors.  I just might have to stop by the store soon.