{ How to Jazz up a Plain Tee with a Statement Necklace }

Adding a statement necklace to a plain tee is the easiest way to add personality to an outfit. The key is to find necklaces that can we worn with many different items. For example, I always tend to add turquoise to everything :) so my turquoise beaded necklace shown below gets thrown onto white, black, red & yellow tops. Pick a favorite color below, throw it on and go!

red beaded necklace // pearl & spikes necklace // blue thread necklace // ethnic necklace // neon yellow necklace // flower power necklace // magenta necklace // turquoise beaded necklace // coral bib necklace  // black and gold rope collar

some of my oldies but goodies... i've had these for years and always love wearing them.

{ School Shoes for Girls }

Shoes are the items my girls grow out of the fastest. The great thing is my oldest can pass them down to the younger ones as long as they are not too thrashed. I do like investing in a 1-2 pairs of leather shoes so that they last longer and also make sure that they are able to run and play in them without getting hurt.  Check out our favorites below! (the pink glitter ones are definitely more for weekend fun lol).

new balance sneakers // black hi tops // gold slip ons // chevron slip ons // pink ballerina flats // navy flats // pink glitter flats // grey boots // leopard boots // purple moccs // pink hi tops


my munchkins new gold boots

{ How to Wear Leopard Shoes }

plaid top // denim shorts // leopard sneakers // stacking rings // fringe bag // striped top // skinny jeans // leopard heels // green satchel // camo tee // leather skirt // 

leopard booties // watch // clutch

milkshop's leopard shoe combo
striped tee // vest // necklace // bag // denim shorts // sunglasses

{ Back to School Clothing For Girls }

beanie // sneakers // backpack // sweatpants // bomber jacket // denim jacket // tee // socks // boots // vest // tunic // jeggings

Back to school shopping is one of my favorite things to do. Not only for the actual shopping but for the reality that Fall is around the corner. I LOVE Fall in New York. I love the beautiful colors of the leaves that change, I love taking my kids to the farm and taking hay rides, I love leaving the windows open at night and waking up to chilly air.... So yes, back to school does mean getting the kids geared up for a new year but it also is a great time to enjoy a new season. Hope our favorite picks above help you get geared up too!

{ What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag }

Over the weekend I completely freaked my hubby out and thought I was in labor. You would think that by the fourth I would definitely know the difference between Braxton Hicks and real contractions but for some reason with each baby, it feels like it's the first time in many ways. It  ended up being a false alarm but it made me spring out of bed in the morning and start getting my things together for the real deal. I only have 4 weeks to go!!! Woot Woot!

Below is my checklist of items that I always bring to the hospital when delivering as well as some fun new outfit ideas that you may want to grab to throw in your cute little overnight bag :) Hope this helps any expecting mamas out there! 

top // pants // sandals // weekender bag // pajama set // nursing tank // nursing bras // slippers // robe // lounge pants

one-piece // swaddle blanket // car seat

Must haves:

* Insurance info, hospital forms (i highly recommend having this done ahead of time just in case you are clenching your thighs to keep the baby from falling out in the registering area like my 2nd daughter almost did) and birth plan, wallet with cash (for anything you may need from the vending machine)

For Mom:

* Cozy socks

* Robe or sweater

* 2-3 maternity bras

* Toiletries and personal items // hairbrush, toothbrush toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, makeup (LOL) 

* Ponytail holder, headband

* Cell phone, computer and chargers 

* Camera with charger and extra memory card

* Extra pillow (I hate the rubber ones at the hospital)

* Going home outfit in 6 month maternity size

* Towel

* Hair dryer

* Favorite brand of sanitary pads (the ones they give you feel like a diaper!)

* Underwear that can get ruined

* Pajamas

*Slippers

* Magazines, books

* Headphones or speaker

For Baby:

* Car seat 

* Coming home outfit (weather appropriate)

* Blanket (weather appropriate)