summer style wishlist

Summer time is not my favorite season, but I do love shopping for Summer outfits.  Things like sandals and short dresses are a must-have.....I do tend to lean toward a more neutral look and black being my favorite go-to color ...I know, boring...but matches with almost everything. Anyhow, my Birthday is in August & so I rounded up a wishlist of cute Summer items.  Maybe they will inspire you to get some last minute shopping this season!



1. strap ballerina sandals via mango
3. mz wallace handbag
4. Tibi off the shoulder top via shopbop
5. LNA slasher dress
6. snake effect sandals via mango 
7. black & white striped dress via she in
8. black perforated espadrilles via rag & bone



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design: brass+mirror bedroom

Brass has been a big trend for a while now in interior design and I have to admit I still love it! But to make it more interesting why not to pair brass with mirrored finishes? I love how they work together in the space, creating a bridge between and old and the new, the vintage and contemporary. Antique brass and mirrors had their big come back and both look great in modern spaces, adding an interesting element and make the room so cozy. 

It's tricky to get it right but it's so worth the risk! I have put together a bedroom with this beautiful mirrored bed, soft textures and brass metallic details, aren't they great together? I hope you like it! xx Monika.








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Wooden Watches from Jord

Lately I haven’t worn a lot of jewelry so anytime I do, I want it to be unique, so when I saw these wood watches from Jord, it was something I needed to try.

So, Jord sent over my 1st choice, the Cora wood with a rose gold face, which is different than what I’d usually wear. Koa is a rich, toned wood from Hawaii and it’s particularly good with my skin tone. I thought at first that the band might feel bulky but it’s surprisingly light and actually feels really good on my skin.


The rose gold face, which isn’t a color tone I’d normally choose, fits really well with the Cora. The Swarovski crystal give it a little extra luxurious edge.

The fun part of trying out something that I normally wouldn’t wear is figuring out what outfits I can wear it with. I found that this watch works really well when you just want something off-the-wall and unexpected. While everyone is sporting either basic silver or gold, or one of the new smartwatches, I can show off my own style with this fashionable watch.


How genius is this packaging? ...comes in an all wooden box too! 

 


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9 Summer Sandals

Summer is sandal season. Heck, I'll even wear sandals in the Fall if I can get away with it. So, ladies I've rounded up the hottest sandals right now for you. These will keep you cool in the Summer & are ideal for those long walks outside. Comfy and stylish is what I look for...&  I tend to go for all black as well...how about you?




1. hemingway wrap sandals free people
3. balmain sandals
4.  sam edelman black sandals


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KELLY BELLO DESIGN

As many of you may know, I tend to drift toward rings & necklaces when it comes to jewelry. So, when Kelly Bello offered one of her fantastic pieces I opted for a necklace. However, I wanted something that would represent my family. So, I requested 3 necklaces with each letter (J,N,M).  They wrote me back & said they could try something different like putting all the letters on one chain.

Oh!! Well, I loved that idea even more!!! I was the first to get this beautiful & dainty necklace. It's called the mini-triple letter necklace, but I call it my family necklace.  It's made of 14K gold & has a 16" chain, the perfect length in my opinion. For you couples with no kids...yes, they also have the double-letter one too! - I love this brand, because like myself Kelly is a Hispanic entrepreneur & is based out of NYC.

Below are a few of my favorite pieces. That square with pearl ring, so luxurious don't you think??


Visit Kelly Bello Design for more.

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5 awesome baby carriers

Hello moms!  If you're the type of mom who runs errands or just likes to take walks on nice days (like me) - you're going to need a good baby carrier to hold your baby in and keep you comfy as well! So, today, I've rounded up 5 baby carriers you need to check out. 

I have a few friends with kids & according to most of them, here are the carriers they are currently using. As for me, I use the Mia Mily Hipster, but I'm also going to be getting the Stokke soon.  

So, what do you think? Which is your fave on-the-go baby carrier?










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Phone + Watch Review & Giveaway: #LiveUnlocked

Giveaway now closed, see THE WINNER below...


I was one of the CRAZY people who stood in line for hours when the iPhone first came out. Remember that? Well, these days smart phones are everywhere, but not all of them are worth the investment.

To be honest, I usually don't write about technology but when Alcatel asked me to try out their new Idol 3 phone + wrist watch combo.... I was curious how it would compare to my iPhone.  On that note,  one LUCKY reader will also get to try & KEEP this phone + watch combo. - Cool right?? 
Details at the bottom.


I've had an iPhone since they first came out and yes, I love them.  The Idol 3 by Alcatel is fairly new and it has lots of features. The phone comes unlocked for just $249 so it's much cheaper than an iPhone and can run on a lot of carriers.

The Alcatel phone is BIG compared to my iPhone 5c, which is the right size for my hands (it's why I never upgraded).  The power and volume buttons are in bad positions but the phone feels nice in your hand. It's thin and doesn't weigh too much either.

BEST feature - the phone can be used in either direction. There's a mic & speaker on both ends and the screen flips over correctly no matter how you hold it.  The screen is amazingly bright & CRISP and you can still see it in bright daylight!

photo taken with Idol 3

For me, the camera on phones is super important & the Idol has a really good one!  There's a 13MP on the back and an 8MP on the front (iPhone 5 has 8MP back & 1.2MP front).  The resolution is great!  The color is a little bluish (nothing a good Instagram filter wouldn’t fix).  The only real complaint about the camera is that it doesn’t shoot very well when it starts to get dark.

The watch is nice - simple & easy to control. There's only 16 basic functions so it's not like the Apple Watch. My husband tried it out for a few days and said it's really convenient for controlling music and getting notifications when he's on the subway or in meetings. The watch works with any Android or iPhone & is also super crisp.


So if you’re looking for a solid Android phone that doesn't cost a ton $$$$ , this is the one.  It’s not an iPhone but the Idol 3 definitely has features I wish were on mine.  Mat says it performs way better than the ZTE Overture 2 he uses – faster, better resolution, more memory.

Now, the GIVEAWAY:

THE PRIZE: 
One (unlocked) Alcatel Idol 3 high resolution + 1 Alcatel One Touch watch combo - total worth $400.

WHY UNLOCKED: 
That means you can use the phone with MOST major phone carriers.  

HOW TO ENTER:
It's EASY.  Leave a comment here with your email & a brief comment telling me why an unlocked phone wold be ideal for you!! #LiveUnlocked

GIVEAWAY ENDS ON:
Monday, July 13 at 1pm EST so be sure to leave your comment before then. Winner will be drawn at random & posted here at the bottom of this post.




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DESIGN: NAUTICAL STYLE

Hi all, it's Monika from ohmydeco here, bringing a fresh dose of design! The summer is fully on now everywhere and all I can think about is going away somewhere hot and sandy! I've been really inspired by nautical design recently, pale colored boho accents mixed with nautical details like stripes and navy blue.  It's a perfect beach house look of course but you can also add some of those beautiful accessories to your bedroom of living room to bring the Hamptons home! 





/1/ Furbish /2/ Arteriors /3/ One kings lane /4/ Serena & Lily /5/ Serena & Lily /6/ Furbish






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Baby needs a Crib

As Noah grows older.... he'll need a new crib. Currently he is sleeping in a bassinet, which we love! So, next month my husband & I will be on the hunt for a crib. But not just any crib, a Mini-crib. Because we live in a New York City apartment, things can get pretty tight. We have chosen to stick with a white crib - since the background wall is black & would provide an interesting contrast. Right now we have narrowed down our selection to 5....below are our picks.  I'll be honest, we are leaning toward #2, the Baby Letto.

I would love to hear what crib you have. Do you own a mini-crib? How long did you use it?




1. Emerson mini-Crib via pottery barn kids   2. origami mini-crib via babyletto 3. stokke crib via baby earth  4. alma mini crib bloomBaby 5. westwood design 3-in-1 via buybuybaby



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BEAUTY: SUMMER MAKEUP ROUTINE

Summer is finally here! Monica here from beautyparler with my Summer Routine. Adding a bright shade of lipstick and nail polish keeps the routine easy but adds a punch of color. Here are a few of my makeup favourites.


On days I don't want to wear a "full-face" I prefer a light weight base like a tinted moisturizer. Staying out of the sun rays means faking a tan, a golden bronzer brings out the glow. As for the eyes, I prefer not wearing any eyeshadow and keeping it simple with a black mascara. Now, for color I love bright pink lips and nails. Reminds me of watermelon on a hot Summer day!









-Monica Da Rosa from Beautyparler.ca


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