l a s t // d a y

v o t e

Today is the last day to vote for the Westchester Mall's Style Setter. Everyone has been so supportive and I'm at 9200 votes!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

Here's a little shout out to my entire Mexican familia :) I love you so much and was so happy all of you got involved. (Check out the picture my sister sent me below)

Hope everyone has a fantastic holiday weekend. So happy it's Friday!

If you've got any more votes in ya, click below...

https://www.facebook.com/TheWestchester/app_513962835311581?ref=br_tf

w e s t c h e s t e r // m a l l // e v e n t

come and join us!

SIMON FASHION NOW® PRESENTED BY WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL

RETURNS TO THE WESTCHESTER APRIL 12 & 13

Up-Close Seats to LIVE Runway Shows & Immediate Access to Hottest, Newest Spring Fashions & Must-Haves

FREE and Open to the Public

The latest spring fashions will light up the runway at The Westchester April 12-13 during Simon Fashion Now®, presented by White Plains Hospital, the first stop of a national tour designed and presented by Simon Property Group (NYSE-SPG), the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of high-quality real estate.

Simon Fashion Now® offers a vibrant mix of accessible, luxurious and affordable style for men, women and children and the ability for shoppers to purchase straight from the runway.

Swag Bags: The first 150 guests to register with simon.com on site at The Westchester each day will receive an exclusive Simon Fashion Now swag bag full of great gifts (while supplies last).

Friday, April 12

*  5 to 9 p.m. Trends and Friends Night – an evening of fashion, wine tasting and light bites. Exclusive deals, samplings, demos and consultations from: Anthropologie, Ann Fontaine, Crabtree & Evelyn, J. Jill, Urban Outfitters, Au Bon Pain, Godiva Chocolatier, P.F. Chang’s, Sofrito White Plains, Westchester Wine Warehouse, and others.

*  6:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Runway fashion shows featuring: C. Wonder, LOFT, Anthropologie, Juicy Couture, True Religion Brand Jeans, HUGO BOSS Store and Brooks Brothers.

*  7 p.m. Ready, Set, Style! – selected audience members show off their personal styling chops during an on-stage competition with a chance to win an American Express®  Simon Giftcard®.

Saturday, April 13

* Every hour 12 to 3 p.m. guests can register to win fabulous prizes from the mall’s premier retailers during the Runway Giveaway.

* 12 p.m. Design Wars - an interactive fashion competition featuring student designers from SUNY Westchester Community College and Westchester Fashion Academy for Children vying for top runway honors in this inspired version of runway reality. High school seniors from the Her Honor Mentoring Program will serve as models, showcasing couture looks created from dresses and gowns donated by Operation PROM and transformed by their student designers into a spectacular new custom creation.

* Beginning at 12 p.m. participants can indulge in complimentary Style Stops, where advice and insight into the season’s trends will be offered in an interactive format from Rebecca Taylor, Sephora, Tranquility Spa, Williams-Sonoma and more.

*  1, 2 & 3 p.m. Runway fashion shows featuring spring looks from: Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Brighton Collectibles, Chico’s dELiA*s, Eileen Fisher, GAP/Baby GAP, Lilly Pulitzer, The North Face and more

*  1:30 p.m. Shoe trend show featuring: Aldo Shoes, Nine West and Sperry Top-Sider.

*  2:30 p.m. Ready, Set, Style! – selected audience members show off their personal styling chops during an on-stage competition with a chance to win an American Express®  Simon Giftcard®.

s h o p // l o c a l

p e d i g r e e // s k i & s n o w b o a r d 

What an awesome weekend we had. Tons of great people, great food and great snow. 

We spent the weekend in Stratton, VT for Pedigree ski & snowboard shop's annual get together. They just celebrated their 50th anniversary and we were fortunate enough to be there this year. It is a family run business with 3 locations, 2 of them being in Westchester County and one in Stamford, CT. Employees, their kids, ex- employees and reps like us from all different companies get together to toast the end of the season and just have fun.

50 years is a long time and in this economy and challenging times it is rare that mom and pop shops are still around. With that said, i am encouraging everyone to shop local. Support your local retailers because without us, they will not survive. Give them feedback and a chance to win you over. I guarantee that the employees know more about what they are selling and are more passionate than a local big box store :)

Here are some pictures of our awesome Burton Mid-Atlantic team... Had so much fun catching up with all of you and i am so happy to have you in our lives! 

for more info check out pedigree ski & snowboard shop @ http://www.pedigreeskishop.com

m a r y, m a r y

B e a u t i f u l

I just wanted to share this picture of one of my clients wearing an outfit I put together for her for her day out with her husband in the city.

She went out on a limb and tried these hot little Zara kitten heels I got her and I have to say Mary, not only are you rocking them, you look like you feel beautiful and you do! Enjoy today :) and thank you for letting me style you!

d a y 2

S t r a t t o n

Day 2 snowboarding with the hubby. Having a blast just being able to ride without any work commitments! I've got a perma-smile on my face. I've never been able to ride more than 2 days in a row so tomorrow will be a record for me. :)

Of course, here comes the annoying part. Would love to stay in the lead for style setter, so I am asking again if you could vote for me :) the competition goes until next Saturday so I still have a while to go. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Click here please...
https://www.facebook.com/TheWestchester/app_513962835311581?ref=br_tf

Thank you! Have a great Saturday!!!!

N o { k i d s }

V e r m o n t

We are headed up for our first weekend away in a looooong time sans kids. Gotta say, it's almost a little awkward being by ourselves!!! No one interrupting our conversation? No stopping for a potty break or trying to jump into the back of the car to grab a fallen binki or Barbie doll? Yes this is really happening, we are on long date!

Is it crazy tho that we just left and I miss them already? I love the chaos and madness because at the heart of all of it is so much love. And isn't that all that matters?

So here's to a little break from the madness! Gonna recharge, snowboard, make out, laugh and probably end up talking about those 3 little chiclets all weekend :)

Happy Friday!

t e a s e r

n e w  c l i e n t

I am so excited to hear what my new client thinks of this outfit i put together! Wear this during the day with some flat sandals or white chucks but then throw on the strappy turquoise hi heels for a night out! All we need now is warm weather... hurry up spring!

Milkshop Teaser by maritzabernard featuring a madewell shirt

1. madewell perfect chambray ex-boyfriend shirt 2. madewell racerback tank 3. acorn locket
4. zara strappy sandals 5. madewell painted lacebloom shorts

v o t e

F o r { m e } p l e a s e

Ooooh I am so excited! I was just informed that I am one of three finalists to be a Style Setter at my local mall, The Westchester. I would be thrilled to be able to get more time styling, creating and shopping for current and new clients plus helping local shoppers to find great items that just hit the shelves!

With that said, I could really use your help! Please click on the link below and vote for me, if you wouldn't mind :) I would really appreciate it!

M i l k s h o p { O u t f i t s }

s h o p p i n g

Today i headed out to Greenwich to do some shopping for a client, it is one of my favorite places to go because they have an awesome selection of stores (Free People, Intermix, Anthropologie, Rugby, Urban Outfitters etc) and the town to to die for!

When i go out shopping i definitely want to feel put together but also be comfortable.  i highly recommend wearing something basic like a tank or t-shirt to start. From there just layer a little bit depending on the weather. A cross body bag i find is great because it allows you to carry more of your purchases :) as well as comfy flat shoes that are easy to slip on and off, no laces, it takes too much time. Also! I usually do not wear any jewelry besides my wedding band so that i dont snag or getting anything caught (ouch!).

Below are a few ideas i came up with for new moms who are nursing and/or ladies that are running around get things done :)

milkshop outfits by maritzabernard featuring cambridge satchel company

My outfit while shopping... Sorry for the mean grinch face :/ i was in a rush!

S u n d a y

f i n a l l y

Today is a very exciting day! It is the last day of my husbands crazy travel schedule. I cannot express the excitement me and the girls feel about daddy being home more. We have been counting down the days until he gets back and since they are very aware of when he is away, I took them to our local farm for the day for some distraction. 

We only lasted about an hour or so because it was still pretty cold out. They were begging to get back in the car to warm up! Later on, the girls made pictures for their dad as a welcome home gift :) 

These past 3 months without him were very hard, i cannot imagine how single moms do it. Regardless, I am so thankful that my husband has a job, especially one that he loves. I am even more thankful that starting tomorrow he will be home to do bedtime with me and the girls. Get ready Bernard, there's a house full of ladies ready to cuddle you up!