Mint Madness

For Easter, my mom sent me the sweetest care package full of snacks and surprises.  One of the items she included was this gorgeous Mint Crossbody bag from Target.  The color is more vibrant in real life, and I wish it came across as minty in the picture above! I saw it when I was home for spring break and hinted (not so subtly) that I was obsessed with it.  I have always loved the color (as you can probably tell from the current blog background!) and I knew the bag would be perfect for spring and summer.  I often find I can't actually wear clothing this color, with my fair skin the cool color tends to wash me out, so I gravitate towards more vibrant hues.  Because of this, I am always looking for fun accessories in order to get a splash of mint in my life.  I can't wait to pair this bag with any and everything.  It has 2 compartments and is larger than most of my cross-body bags which will be good when I am on the go this summer.  

The Turquoise Cutout Necklace pictured is from J. Crew Factory and I am in love with it.  I've worn it almost everyday since I got it.  I wear so much black, especially on nights out, and this turquoise adds the perfect pop of color to any outfit.  It looks great with a little black dress - the geometric shapes look so cool.  It goes well with anything and I can't wait to pair it with hot pink or white this summer! 

♥ Caro

Lust List

It’s been a while since my last lust list! Shopping is a weakness of mine, I love to browse and check out all of the new products (who doesn’t?) To keep myself from going into debt, I will write down things I am obsessed with and save them for birthday or Christmas presents (that way when family members ask I can give them an idea of things I would love!) Or, even better, wait until they go on sale! Here are some things I’ve been lusting over lately.

J Crew Wool Fedora - I got a grey floppy wool hat in the beginning of the season at Anthropologie and I am obsessed with it! Since then I find myself eyeing every hat I see! I love this black one at J Crew, it’s so cute and perfect for Fall/Winter months when it’s too cold to function but you still want to look cute (story of my life, ugh)

Mermaids Don't Do Homework Embroidered T-Shirt - I have been in love with this t-shirt since I saw it on Pinterest.  I love the saying and think it is so cute! I don’t normally shop at Brandy Melville just because the clothes they carry aren’t totally my style, but I am so tempted to pick this up next time I am in SoHo!

J Crew Embellished Sweatshirt - Another J Crew option (are you surprised?) This sweatshirt is amazing, and according to my mom looks like something I would love – maybe that’s why it’s on my Lust List! I love the embellishments. I am always a fan of a “fancy” sweatshirt!

Anthropologie Leopop Flared Dress - I recently saw this dress online and fell in love! Such a cute, simple dress that still has an impact! I am excited to check it out in person and see how it looks when it’s on!

What have you been lusting over lately?

♥ Caro

Lust List

Shopping is a weakness of mine, I love to browse and check out all of the new products (who doesn’t?) To keep myself from going into debt, I will write down things I am obsessed with and save them for birthday or Christmas presents (that way when family members ask I can give them an idea of things I would love!) Here are some things I’ve been lusting over lately.

Embroidered Intarsia Camel Sweater – This new J Crew Factory arrival is adorable, I am obsessed with animal sweaters to begin with, add tassels and I am sold! Such a cute sweater - I am dying to get my hands on it soon!

Jack Rodgers Marianne Bootie - These new Jack Rodgers boots are incredible.  I love my Jack Rodgers sandals and when I saw these I immediately fell in love! I don’t know if they are as hard to break in as the sandals are but they sure are cute! These are definitely on my wish list for fall!

GiGi New York Uber Clutch – I am in love with this embossed python clutch! This stone color is incredible and so versatile, plus you can get your monogram embossed on it, and we all know I love a good monogram! 

♥ Caro

inVESTed

I fell in love with vests when I got a J Crew Excursion Vest a few years ago.  They are one of my favorite articles of clothing – perfect for cool fall weather with a button down, or under a coat when it gets colder.  I love the look and I find them so convenient and easy to move in.  Over the years I have collected several vests and each year, as it gets closer to fall, I get so excited to wear them!

Herringbone – I got this one in the store a few years ago on a whim.  Earlier this month I saw it was online on the factory website! This one is by far my favorite and I wear it all the time.  It’s on backorder now, but at this price I would get it - you will wear it SO much it’s worth the wait! (Plus in my experience they often come sooner than they predict!) Definitely a timeless piece you can wear for years to come.

I mostly love the excursion vest because it is thin enough to be comfortable and still functional.  I got the caramel one last year (it was back ordered until January but came in time for Christmas!) and I love it because it is neutral. 

I love pairing the red vest with this dark green and red plaid flannel I have from J Crew. 

The purple one looks great with this blue and purple plaid flannel, also from J Crew. 

Some other favorites include…

Fur Vest – I looked for a fur vest for about 4 years.  They were always too furry, too long, too short.  I couldn’t seem to find one that I loved.  Last month I found this one in Zara and was OBSESSED.  It’s the perfect length and color and will go well with anything.  It has nice grey undertones to the fur that I love.  I cannot wait to wear it! 

Patagonia Vest – I  got this vest for Christmas and love it because it is casual and comfortable.  It’s perfect with leggings and a t-shirt and super cozy. This exact one isn't available anymore but you can get a similar one here 

♥ Caro

P.S. Want to see how I like to style these vests? Let me know in the comments :) 

Camp Socks

They’re back, they’re back!! J. Crew Camp Socks are back in stock and I am SO excited to get my hands on them.  This year they seem to have a looser fit around the top, providing a slouchy look that I am in love with.  Heavy weight and durable they are perfect for boots this fall and winter.  I have been anxiously awaiting their arrival online and in stores and I cannot wait to wear them! Not only are they super cute, but they will be perfect for keeping my feet warm during the cold New York winter (another Polar Vortex coming? Say it isn’t so!)  This year they come in Black, Grey, Red, Blue, and Ivory.  At $16.50 they are a bit pricey for socks but these babies are irresistibly cute and oh so practical. Stock up while you can! They won’t be around for long, and you don’t want to get stuck in a back-order situation or, even worse, miss out completely!

♥ Caro

August Favorites

I have always loved makeup, I have so much fun trying new things and testing out different products. These are some of the products I have loved in the month of August!

Nars Orgasm Blush

Too Faces Natural Eyes Palate

Essie Polish in Turquoise and Caicos

Essie Polish in Bikini So Teeny

Clinique Chubby Stick in Chunky Cherry

Clinique Lipstick in All Heart

I love lipstick and wear it almost everyday. The Clinique lipstick was actually a free gift my mom got, I have loved it – it’s a darker red, but not too dramatic, and it looks good with my fair skin.  The Clinique Chubby Stick is something I have purchased many times. It provides a natural red lip and feels like Chapstick.  It's so easy and comfortable I wear it almost every day.

I have really enjoyed the Too Faced Natural Eyes Palate, the colors are great.  It comes with look ideas, you can follow their design or mix and match the colors to create your own; either way it’s a great staple palate.  Plus it’s small so it is much easier to travel with, as opposed to the Naked palates.

Essie nail polish is my favorite, I love to wear fun colors on my nails.  Bikini So Teeny is a gorgeous baby blue color with a hint of sparkle and Turquoise and Caicos is a beautiful aqua color, perfect for the beach!

I finally caved and got the Nars Orgasm blush. Ohmygoodness I love it.  It looks a bit scary at first (it is much brighter in real life) but as soon as you put it on you get a gorgeous flush that looks so natural.  I love it, highly pigmented, long lasting, and it looks great on all skin tones!

♥ Caro