Happy  Thursday lovelies! 

I think if you looked in my closet three years ago, you may have found, strewn amongst the heels and booties maybe two pair of sneakers. A pair or running sneakers for working out, and a pair of nike hightops with snake skin detail (insert heart eye emoji here).  As previously stated in my althleisure post (here) I have never been one for dressing down, wearing workout clothes, or being caught dead in sneakers, not at least since high school.  In the past few years I have developed quite the collection of sneakers, maybe it is my age, but I am super into being comfy. From Chucks to Stan Smiths or Vans slip-ons to Gazelles I am all about being comfortable and stylish.  

I was in 6th grade when I got my first pair of Sambas and boy did I love them.  Of course back then, I was wearing them with umbro shorts and soccer tees, but they were all the rage and absolutely the sneakers to own.  

Now, whether it is with joggers and a tee or jeans and a button down, these sneakers can make any look chic.  

Do you have a favorite pair of sneakers or tennis sneakers?

xx, Elise

top / sneakers / jeans / bandana / bag / sunnies

Happy Tuesday!!

Tomorrow is my birthday and I celebrated all weekend long!

Saturday night I went to Babbo in the Boston Seaport for some delicious carbonara then onto Mastro's to have their famous butter cake...guys, you have no idea. If you find yourself in Boston, it is a must!  On Sunday my mom made braciolettini for me and my sister's birthday celebration. 
Braciolettini is our absolute favorite, we get them once a year because it takes my mom forever to slice and make over a hundred braciolettini.

It was the first weekend of Fall, and Mother nature definitely got the memo.
The nights have been in the low fifties, which is perfect for sleeping and the past few days it hasn't gotten out of the 60s.
Light sweaters, jackets and scarfs are a must. 

There is truly nothing I love more than a cozy, over sized off the shoulder sweater and I just loved the soft pastel color of this one.

What are some of your seasonal favorites?

xx, Elise  

sweater similar here, and here / bralette / jeans / booties / sunnies / bag 

Happy Thursday!! 

Who is excited about the weekend?  I am!

My Birthday is next week and I am kicking Hoff the celebration this weekend. Dinner in the city with my bestie on Saturday night and a family party on Sunday to celebrate both mine and my sister's birthdays. 

Not too long ago, I claimed I couldn't wear yellow... I have decided I have changed my mind. When I saw this kimono at Bloomingdales, I was immediately drawn to it, but I didn't buy it. There was only one left, so I thought it about it for a few days, figured if I went back and it was still there, it was meant to be.  Do you ever do that?  As fate would have it, when I went back not only was it there, it was ON SALE!!   Another item I have worn so many times, it is such a versatile piece!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

xx, Elise

kimono / jeans / top / bag / necklace / sunnies / booties similar here

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 TGIF eve!!
One more day until the weekend!

Well, we made it through our first full week of middle school, and from the bits and pieces I can drag our of my 11 year old, I think he loves it! 

With starting school and entire hour earlier this year, and catching the bus at 6:55, I have also started a new schedule to accommodate Nolan's.  Working 8-4, I have just enough time after work to pick him up, feed him and ship him off to football. Although School just started, football practices began the first week of August, four nights a week.  Extremely time consuming, but he loves it and wouldn't want it any other way. After his game Sunday, he then watched the Patriots, then played football outside until dinner.  While he definitely inherited his love for sports from his dad, one thing he got from me, is his love to shop!   

With his hectic schedule, it was almost impossible to go back to school shopping.  So thankfully, when we were able to schedule in a few hours, we hit our local Simon Mall, The South Shore Plaza.  

Nolan was able to visit all of his favorite stores (Kids Footlocker, Finish Line, Abercrombie & Old Navy)  for new sneakers, and apparel, we then hit Target for school supplies and everything that he needs for middle school.  He was very excited about getting cool things for his locker!