The Look For Less: Classic Trench

Another Madewell dupe for you! I think I might actually run out and grab this H&M trench. Classic staple for Spring and Fall. Also, great thing about H&M. If you order online, free returns in store on anything!!

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Jeans, Top and Trench

Look for Less: Overalls and Kicks

Overalls are just fun. They transport me back to my youth. A time when one-pieced clothing was the norm to wear. Wearing them styled with a classic black tank and black sneakers brings them to another level. I'd even argue that a staw fedora would top this look off. 

Check out my H&M dupes below!

The Look For Less: Sleek and Modern Spring White

Spring white. Chic and classic. Just be careful to stay out of the mud!

Madewell Look: Here

H&M

Jeans: Here

Tee: Here

Sneakers: Here

5 Must-Haves For Spring

I've pulled together a short-list of the must have items for your spring wardrobe. These five staples should help you strut right into warmer weather.

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Shoes: Here

Striped Top: Here

Denim Dress: Here

Cardigan: Here

Necklace: Here

The Look for Less

Madewell is, hands down, one of my absolute favorite brands. I actually visited one of their store locations for the FIRST TIME EVER over the holidays. Madewell just screams effortless classic style. Their clothes make you look crisp yet comfortable all at the same time. Like you are perfectly put together but didn't spend more than 10 minutes doing it. As a mom of an infant, that speaks volumes to me. The one thing that I really struggle with is the Madewell price as I'm sure many of you do. 

I took a look at their lookbook and challenged myself to dupe some of the styles featured. My go to spot for this was H&M. While they are exact matches, they are pretty darn close. You won't break the bank AND you will look effortlessly cool. 

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Madewell look: Here

H&M

Faux Suede Jacket: Here

Jeans: Here

Top: Here 

Casual Friday - Summer Camp Style

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Shop Pink All Year Long

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Every October retailers, brands and organizations launch pink campaigns to generate awareness, funding and support to find a cure for breast cancer in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Just because it isn't October, doesn't mean you can’t shop for a cure this summer! 

Here is a roundup of some of my absolute favorite products and brands that are doing some great things for breast cancer awareness. Spending some time shopping is great. Shopping for a cause is even better.

If you don't want to purchase apparel or goods, there are organizations all over the country that are in need of funding to deliver all forms of support to families that are fighting breast cancer. One organization that is doing amazing work in Massachusetts is Miss Pink Pageant. 

Miss Pink's goal is to provide emotional and financial support to women and their families struggling to fight breast cancer. Their signature event is an annual benefit that celebrates the life of breast cancer survivors and the true beauty, courage and hope that they each possess. It has grown to serve as a community for breast cancer survivors and their families to come together in support.  As an attendee of the event for the past two years, I can say the work that Miss Pink does for the entire community is exceptional. 

If you'd like to learn more about Miss Pink, click here

If you are interesting in attending their annual event being held on March 14th, 2015 at the Danversport Yacht Club, click here to purchase tickets. 

If you'd like a donation that will be used to support local women and their families, click here. 

xx M

Casual Friday

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4th of July Style Guide: BBQ and Fireworks

4th of July is just around the corner! 

Here's to a day full of sand, sun, booze, hot dogs, family, friends and love. And here's a sweet get up to enjoy the festivities in.

a. Modcloth backpack

b. Rayban Clubmaster's

c. J. Crew cropped tunic

d. H&M short shorts

e. Modcloth Birkenstocks

f. J. Crew printed scarf 

The Look For Less

01. H&M cable-knit sweater

02. Topshop handbag

03. Baja babe belt

04. H&M chino shorts

Casual Friday - J. CREW Edition!

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Vacation Style: Martha's Vineyard

It's almost upon us! Summer is almost here. 

Thank. The. Heavens.

Fruity drinks, salty air, rooftop decks, endless nights and... new outfits, of course! And you know what that means? My very first vacation style guide of summer 2014. I will start with my absolute favorite place to vacation in all of New England: Martha's Vineyard. 

Growing up my family and me would spend two awesome weeks in the Vineyard every single summer. Mom and Pop would rent a vacation house and cram as many people in as possible. Some of my absolute favorite memories come from those weeks in the Vineyard. The atmosphere is laid back, beachy and very New England - think the Kennedy's and your favorite granola-ish farmer's market combined. 

Here are my top 5 things to do and places to see:

1. Grab an ice cream at Mad Martha's!!! I saw Jacqueline Kennedy there once...AND.. Mr. M proposed to me right outside the Vineyard Haven location!

2. Take a dip in South Beach. I always spot seals right offshore. Careful of the waves, though. I had a tragic bikini loss incident there a few years back. 

3. Grab a bus out to Aquinnah and take gander at the nudies. Yep - you heard me right. Martha's Vineyard has one of the only nude beaches left in the country! Oh, and also check out the clay cliffs. They are pretty spectacular.   

4. Watch the very first JAWS film...and then go to the beach at night. I dare you. Did you know JAWS was filmed there? It was! You can even see the JAWS house where the captain lived on the road from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown.

5. Take a ride on the Oak Bluffs Flying Horses Carousel. I spent more hours riding around on this carousel than i'd like to admit. By the end of the second vacation week, I was a gold ring professional. 

Cheers to a summer filled of fashion, fun and love.

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