Light Reading

iPad Cases I am currently eyeing: 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

I recently finished reading my first full book on my iPad and am now hooked on e-reading. I read Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg and finished the book feeling motivated and inspired. For those who haven't read it, I really think everyone should read it. I was really hesitant at first, thinking it was a "women's movement/ yay feminism!" type book but I couldn't have been more wrong. The book really focuses on changing thinking for all and really leaves the reader feeling like they can make a difference in this world. Now that I am done with that book, I am looking for more summer reading to add to my iPad. Any suggestions?

PS. Amazon is letting you try Kindle Unlimited right now for 30 days free. Check it out here.

Red, Black and White

Sweatshirt: Target very similar online here  Jeans: Rock & Republic very similar and on sale here  Shoes: Nine West  Sunglasses: DVF  Necklace: Stella and Dot

I have no idea why, but for some reason, these pants look like they have an ombre tint in almost every one of these photos. I'll chock that up to a bad photographer (ahem, me) but still choose to use them. I actually love every part of this outfit--even though it is super casual. I snagged this sweater on clearance at Target for a whopping $5.99. I mean, a $5 sweatshirt that has the potential to be dressed up? I'm sold. I had no idea how warm it was until I actually wore it and was lucky enough to put this outfit together last weekend when we had a high of sixty degrees. Can you say no coat? Love it. Now, if only the weather would get back to that tolerable level because I am really over these freezing cold temps.

Rainy Day Hair

Top: Banana Republic similar here  Pants: Gap  Shoes: Nine West  Necklace: J.Crew  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: DVF  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and Alex and Ani  Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Whenever I wake up and see rain outside, I immediately start brainstorming ways to do my hair creatively so it doesn't look like a crazy mess by the time I arrive in the office. Braids have always been my go-to for bad weather and it seems like it's been months since I braided my hair before a day at work. It was so nice to pull my hair off my shoulders with this easy look and still look like I tried to do something with these frizzy locks.

Here are a few other hairstyles I'd love to try for our next rainy day in the city:
1. Side twisted updo
2. Baby braids + braided bun
3. Loose, messy bun

What's your favorite way to wear your hair on a rainy day?

Weekend Recap

Dress: Kensie similar here  Sweater: LOFT  Bag: Phillip Lim for Target similar here  Tights: Target  Boots: Frye  Watch: Michael Kors  Sunglasses: DVF  Bracelets: Stella and Dot here and here and Alex and Ani here

This weekend turned out to be a fabulous one even though I went into it with very few plans. I kicked off the weekend with a stop at Dunkin and then went into the city for the NBC Health Expo. I got to meet Al Roker and cross that moment off my bucket list. After a few more hours of wandering around, I went home for a much needed nap after watching Argo, which I've been wanting to see for years. I went shopping for a bit after the nap and then came home, got ready and went out for a fun night with friends. 

Sunday was full of fun as well. After getting my necessary chores out of the way, I showered, threw on my 49ers jersey and met up with some friends for a Sunday Funday in DC. We watched the Niners win and celebrated throughout the afternoon. I forgot how much fun Sunday Fundays are! I wrapped up the weekend with another nap, the Golden Globes and the new episode of Revenge.

Nothing beats a fabulous weekend! Hope you had a great one!

Season of Change

Top: J.Crew  Jeans: 7 for all Mankind  Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft similar here  Bag: DKNY similar here  Watch: Michael Kors  Bracelets: Stella and Dot and J.Crew similar here  Sunglasses: DVF  Necklace: Kate Spade similar here

With all of the leaves beginning to change colors around me, I was inspired to do something I haven't done in years... dye my hair brown. I am not really sure where the actual idea came from, but it's something I've been toying with for the past few months. I think that with the cool weather hitting the day I went to the salon, in addition to getting excited for dark nail polish and lots of layers, I knew it was the perfect time. I wasn't sure how dark I wanted to go but I left my appearance in the hands of my stylist and let her work her magic.

I walked out of the salon feeling quite unsure but I am excited for this next chapter in my life. 

Here's to blondes not having more fun!