Back to School //

It's that time of the year again! We are a month away from the beginning of the school year and stores are packing in the newest and cutest styles for our kiddies to prance around in.

New backpacks, lunch bags, leggings and shoes are always the items that I tend to buy because their old ones are normally worn out from the previous season. Since i have girls, I transition their summer dresses into fall by adding some fun leggings underneath. I also stock up on Palladium Hi Leather boots for all 3 kids (I've been buying them for 4 years now!) They are comfortable, durable and look adorable with scrunched socks over leggings or shorts. Check out the tank by Of One Sea they are a surf apparel line from Hawaii and an IG friend of mine :) They make some really cute basics not only for the kids but for you as well! A basic anorak or light jacket is a must and will get them through the cooler months before it really gets cold. 



I think i get more excited about the beginning of the school year because it reminds me of when i was in elementary. Here on the East Coast, you get to really experience the fall season and the change of color in nature is beyond words. 

I hope that you get excited as well! It does mean that we get some of our sanity back after a long summer of trying to find things to keep them entertained :) I would never change things but yes, a little space while they are in school does bring a wicked smile to my face.

xx

What I'm Pinning

some of my favorite looks this week // why is it once you start pinning you can't stop?!

Boho Mama

Happy Saturday!

A new client of mine is a breastfeeding momma to a 5 month old baby girl. She wants to try doing a bohemian look without sacrificing comfort. Below is one of the looks i put together for her. Whether you are a momma or not, this can definitely be something any woman can wear that can carry over into the fall. What do you think?

Boho Mama by maritzabernard featuring a tassel bracelet

Simon Mall Gift Card Giveaway

Happy Fourth of July Eve! I hope that everyone has an awesome day planned for tomorrow. We are excited to spend the day outdoors and hopefully catching some fireworks later on.

I have an exciting little giveaway!!! A $25 Simon Mall Giftcard! All you have to do is go to THE WESTCHESTER on Facebook and LIKE their page for a chance to win it. 

Thanks for all the support and love. Have a great holiday and be safe! 
xx


           

Simon Mall gift card by maritzabernard on Polyvore

Jonathan Adler for JCP

i mean. seriously, what about the stuff below doesn't excite you? i squealed when i found out Jonathan Adler Happy Chic Collection was at JCPenny. The prices are amazing and the stuff is just insane! Trying not to go too crazy but how can you not?! I love all the color he puts into his designs. Bernie, help!

Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler can be found here

canvas tote //

thursday friday

thanks to one of my good friends (meg) these bags have become one of my favorite canvas tote to throw and go! I currently use mine as my diaper bag :) Check out Thursday Friday's 4th of July bag below, it's a great hostess gift for those bbq's you've got coming up, just sayin....

                    

arm candy //

some of my favorite looks for stacking up your arms!

4th of July Essentials

Finally the summer is officially here! Sorry to have not written in a while, my husband and I have been on vacation in Italy for the past 2 weeks.

Wow, we are excited to come home, especially since 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays. What does your 4th normally look like? We are almost always by a pool or at the beach. I love being in and out of the water all day, sun kissed skin (hopefully!) and watching the kids run around so happy that they are able to play all day. Next comes a BBQ with friends and their families until its time to head to see the fireworks. Best part tho? Finally getting into bed!! Lol. 

This year I thought ahead and already got some of my ideas in order. I have always wanted to take pictures of our family, kids, friends etc. in front of a huge American flag, so i actually ordered one before we left! I also have some previously unworn (whoops!) tops and shorts that will work perfectly to show my patriotism. Lastly, I am hoping to get my husband a beeracuda from Burton, he thinks it is essential in helping him make some delicious burgers. We will see about that :)

The most important thing I would like to add to our holiday is to really make it a point to explain to our kids how blessed we are to live in a country where we are free. It is hard to not take it for granted since most of us do not know any different but we should always be thankful for those who gave their lives up so that all of us could live in this amazing country. God Bless the USA!

      

on vacation

Until 6/27

Father's Day Gifts & Traditions //

Growing up in my family was chaotic. There were 5 kids all going in different directions at all times. My parents were saints and I don't know how they managed to raise all of us with so much love and patience. I appreciated everything they did but especially how hard my father worked in order to provide us with everything we needed. We weren't the family to take fancy European vacations, we usually did little 3 day trips to Palm Springs or camping in Yosemite but we were never without and my father always taught us the importance of hard work. Another great quality he is being a fantastic listener. There are 4 girls in my family so you can just imagine how much all of us always had to say! :) Dad was always incredible at making you feel like you were the only person in the room and everything that you had to say was worth paying attention to. So, thank you Dad. You've taught me so much, especially how to love and work hard and I only wish I could spend more time with you. One day.

This year will be my husband's 5th Father's Day. I don't remember how it started but we now have a tradition in our home of decorating the kitchen with balloons and placing all the gifts and cards out the counter so that when Dad wakes up we can all scream out "Happy Father's Day!" An omelet is then served with a cup of coffee which he tries to enjoy but the girls are usually attacking him with hugs and kisses and begging him to open his gifts. Such special morning and I hope that we continue it forever. I couldn't ask for a better partner and father to my kids. 

So now it's crunch time! Father's day is this Sunday and if you are like me, I always end up waiting until the last moment to buy something for my husband and father. I find men so hard to buy for!  I was telling my husband I needed to come up with some ideas and he was sweet enough to shoot me over his favorites. So you should be confident is choosing any of the below since they were chosen from a pretty cool dude.

I hope that you are able to show your father, step-father, husband etc how much you love and appreciate them. Even if you skip the gift, just take a moment to stop and tell them how you feel about them, I am it would mean the world to him.

Happy Father's day! xx

                                           

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