Fashion Friday: Shopping for Mexico

Things I simply MUST HAVE for a weekend in Mexico

My college girlfriends and I are heading off to Puerta Vallarta next week for a girls getaway to celebrate all of us turning 40 this year. I'm soooo glad to have had this trip planned after I spent my 40th birthday in the dark.

Today (tonight by the time I finish this post) I want to shop for a few things to take on my trip.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses

Ray-Ban Wayfarers are back in my friends! And, since "Risky Business" is one of my all-time faves and still has a good bit of MoJo (even if the star has since lost his) I simply must have some.

image via Amazon

I may opt for the tortoise shell color rather than classic black but that's simply because I look better in brown tones.

Fabulous SPF 50 Sunhat

I know what you are thinking... 'fabulous' and 'SPF 50' simply cannot be used in the same sentence. Right? WRONG! Have you checked out Coolibar yet? I bought girls great hats for the beach and pool from Coolibar a few years ago and they were great.

This is the one I'm eyeing for me:

image of Shapeable Poolside Sunhat via Coolibar

Travel-worthy, shapable, and UPF 50+, this hat is chic and will protect my scalp, face and neck from the Mexico sun.

Bright-colored Sundress

After spending the past 4 months buried in my brown, puffy down coat I need some color!!!

Thankfully Fresh Produce sent me a beautiful cafe wrap dress in the Fall to review. This will be the first time I get to wear it and I am so excited!

 

This one is in 'sunrise' but mine is the bright 'Sangria' color. The fact that I chose a color that shares the name of a terrific vacation drink is pure coincidence!

Summertime Clutch

I love to clutch and this bright orange Julie Apple Flip It Convertible Clutch is going to look great tucked under my arm at the pool in Mexico and at the pool this summer back home. Plus, with the right outfit, it can convert easily to an casual evening bag with a sundress or jeans.

image via Amazon

What else do you think I need to buy?

Janine

Disclosure: some links are affilate links

Fashion Friday the iPhone edition

I'm probably the last social media savvy person on earth to NOT yet have a smart phone.

Until now..

I pre-ordered an iPhone on Verizon!!!

Thank the Good Lord above that Verizon is finally allowed to sell iPhones. I love my Verizon service. I also have a few friends who love to make fun of me for my non-smart phone. My current phone might not be considered "smart" but at least it doesn't drop calls....EVER!

With all the excitement of ordering a new phone I completely forgot about

Fashionable iPhone Accessories

And thank you Apple for all the choices like..

the Kate Spade new york Agenda

and

the Michael Kors wallet clutch

and

the Agent18 Slim Shield

and

the Cole Haan Small Leather zip wallet (in red of course!)

But then I found THIS

Kate Spade new york Janine Notebook Carrying Case

Did you see that? JANINE!

I was the kid to NEVER had the personalized mug, keychain, pencils, etc. I would scour through racks and racks and never, not once, did I ever come across anything with "Janine" on it. That alone justifies the $400 price tag for this right? Plus, it would hold my MacBook, my iPad, and now my new iPhone, and it would hold it all fashionably.

What do you think?

Janine

Fashion Friday - Headbands that look and feel good on your ears

It's late, 11:11 pm ET (make a wish!) but I can't let another Friday go without a Fashion post.

It's also been VERY cold around these parts. Infact my head is cold right now!

I wear a hood to walk the girls to and from school but it's too big on me and falls over my face.

I need ear warmers

Wait, I need a headband!

Here are a few I found on Amazon that are not only really cute, they are probably VERY warm.

How about a cute handknit headband?

Or a fleece band with a little bling?

Or, a very chic mink...

that one is braided!

What do you wear on your head when it's cold? A hat, a hood, or a band?

Janine

Disclosure: some links are affiliate links.

Fashion Friday - Tweeting with Liz Lange who made Maternity Wear Cool

Maternity Clothes

Just the word maternity used to make women cringe.

Those enormous Peter Pan collars.

The expanding waistline that is so counter to what our society deems 'sexy' and 'feminine'.

The Winnie-the-Pooh diaper bags that scream "MOMMY" almost as loud as a 3 year old

Enter Liz Lange

Liz Lange changed what we thought of when we hear maternity.

Now we think...

fitted and more flattering styles that show off our pregnant assets

 image via Liz Lange on Target

We think of diaper bags that generate a {gasp} of jealousy from other playgroup moms, and never an eyeroll at work.

 image via Liz Lange

And thanks to Liz Lange and Target, we can all think affordable and we don't have to sweat blowing the child's 529 on materinity wear!

But the best part about Liz Lange is that she is, admittedly, my new BFF on Twitter!

 

She is also very sweet.

Here are what a few others had to say when they found out our galpal Liz was on Twitter:

"Pardon me while I go all fangirl. @lizlange I wore your clothes every day of my second pregnancy. Thank you for transforming maternity wear!" - @whymommy

"@whymommy @twincident So funny! I'm wearing a @lizlange maternity top AND jeans today. The jeans are better than Old Navy's maternity wear!" - @poobou

So, go forth and get pregnant and be fashionable my friends! And follow Liz Lange on Twitter for sure. And a special thanks to my friend Julia (@JSBagain) of Forty-Weeks for without her tweet about Liz being on Twitter, I would never have had this experience (or blog post).

Janine

Disclosure: I received nothing in exchage from this post other than the joy of engaging with a fashionable mom who changed maternity wear for-evah! I have no connection to Liz Lange or Target except respect. There aren't even any affiliate links in this post!

Fashion Friday - Khombu Snow Boots Look Good and Keep You Warm

I was thrilled to find a pair of really cute and warm winter Khombu boots for Em at Marshalls the other day.

They look like this

 

They look really cute with jeans or a skirt and leggings, AND they keep her warm running around with her snowpants! They are fashionable and functional.

I decided to find some fashionable and functional snow boots for women and since I had success with Khombu for Em, I figured I'd start there. WOW!

How about these?

Khombu suede lace ups are way cute and waterproof!

These Khombu Women's suede and fabric lace up boots ride high to keep your legs warm and are waterproof so you can trudge through any snowbank with style!

Or how about these?

Winter boots like this don't have to be bulky

Khombu Women's Denver Waterproof Boots have a sleek look and cute side-buckle that would look great with a skirt or jeans.

And then there is my personal fave...

These Khombu boots will make you yearn for snow!

Khombu Women's Solar 2 Waterproof Boot   I love the height, and the cozy lining spilling out over the edges too. These would look fabulous in the ski lodge, no?

Why are all the boots I chose tall? Khombu has lots of cute short boots but as a mom of kids who walk to school, I like to have the extra coverage of a taller boot. I also have a longer coat! But that's another Fashion Friday post.

Stay warm and please share your favorite and fashionable winter wear!

Janine

Disclosure - I have no affiliation with Khombu I was just really impressed with their line of boots. Some links are affiliate links.