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In misc. · November 7, 2016

Monday Mojo

As someone who is not particularly fond of Mondays, I’m also not a morning person, so when the day rolls around and my alarm goes off, it feel like a double whammy. But after talking it over with my friend Emily, who LOVES Mondays (what?!) she’s been helping me strategize on how to kick off my week with a positive note and look at it as a fresh start.

Since I have the flexibility that comes with working for yourself, I want to start using Mondays as a way to do a few things just for me that feed my soul, which include yoga, meditation and/or taking a walk by the water, all of which help me clear my head. I also am going to use the day for administrative work, which means cleaning out my inbox, organizing and updating paperwork, invoices, spreadsheets etc. so that I feel organized, energized and ready to take on the rest of the week.

Now for a fun roundup of my favorite links/products that I have been loving lately, and here’s to getting your Monday Mojo on! xo

How to beat the Sunday scaries in 60 seconds.

Obsessed with these under-eye patches.

Something I try and remind myself whenever I feel shy.

How to pack for ten days in Paris.

I’m patiently waiting for this gray sweater to become available in my size, but I also own it in black and highly recommend it.

A hilarious illustration about modern dating.

Have you guys been watching This Is Us? It’s one of my new favorite shows. I also just finished the Netflix show Easy, which I also really liked a lot.

I got this lipstick as a gift (worn here) and now it’s almost all I ever wear.

Two books that are on my list to read: Anxious to Please and Emotional Intelligence

What do you guys do to get yourself pumped and ready for Monday? I would love to know!

In misc. · November 4, 2016

MSP Shops: Chic Sneaker Roundup!

Lately all I’ve been wanting to wear are chic sneakers, and since I am on my feet so often throughout the day, it’s just not practical or good for my feet to be wearing heels running around the city for hours on end. Needless to say I have definitely been loving the resurgence of wearing cute tennis shoes (that’s what I grew up calling them) with everything from skinny jeans, cropped flares or skirts and love how instead of feeling like I’m dressing down, I feel really pulled together.

This roundup was prompted by a comment my friend Monica left on my Instagram the other day wondering where my gray sneakers were from and that she was in the market for a cute new pair. So I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite sneaker styles that are available online right now. Hope you enjoy!

Click on the images to shop!

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In misc. · November 1, 2016

Trend Tuesday: Velvet’s Back!

I’ll admit, I don’t always buy into trends because I tend be more into buying classic pieces or items I can wear for years to come, but then again, playing around with trends can be pretty fun. For instance, crushed velvet, chokers, chunky heeled boots and bodysuits are all back and to be honest, it’s both weird and amazing to see styles that you wore as an adolescent or teen come back around when you’re in 30s. At first it’s sort kind of conflicting – do you push back and refuse to get on the bandwagon because it reminds you too much of your youth or do you say screw it, and embrace it by putting a new twist on the trend? In this case, I am all about embracing the fact that velvet is having a major moment right now, so I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of some pieces from around the web that I have my eye on. What do you guys think of wearing velvet? Are you into it? Let me know in the comments. Click on the images below to shop! xo

(Photos via Pinterest)

In misc. · October 20, 2016

Marshalls Pin Pal Surprise!

I don’t know about you, but I love Pinterest. I can spend hours pinning and getting lost looking at other people’s boards and inspirations and I love how it’s an easy way to digitally keep track of things I am interested in. I also love Marshalls and grew up going there to shop for great items at discounted prices. So when project Pin Pals came my way, I was so excited to team up with two brands that I already use and enjoy.

The idea behind this fun Pin Pals campaign is to help bring three lucky reader’s inspiration to life with these personalized gift boxes. After selecting the winners, I scoured their Pinterest boards to see what makes them tick, then headed to Marshalls and hand selected each item you see.

The in-store experience was just as I expected it to be: employees were on hand to answer any questions I had about where products were located, I was able to scoot my little cart around filling it up with all the awesome pieces you see below but I had to work really hard at not getting sidetracked and shopping for myself, although I did snag the killer heels you see in the first photo above.

All in all, I had such a fun time picking out these gifts and at times had a hard time deciding between things because there were so many great options to choose from. But that is what makes Marshalls so fab and why I have been shopping there since I was a young girl.

Alright, let’s get onto the gifts!

Gift Box #1: After looking through winner number one’s boards, I learned that she loves lipstick, cute accessories, cooking and inspirational quotes.Gift Box #2: According to winner number two’s boards, I found that she loves delicate jewelry, country living, handbags, and decorative odds and ends.Gift Box #3: And After looking through winner number three’s boards, I gathered that she likes fitness, nail polish, pumpkin flavored things and cute beanies.

I am always coming across surprising finds on Pinterest, and the same thing happens whenever I enter Marshalls. I totally thrive on discovering new finds, which is half the fun of shopping for me! Check out the Marshalls Pin Pals board and be sure to repin your favorites as you never know who’s next to be surprised! Stay tuned to hear who the lucky winners are!

This post was in collaboration with Marshalls and Pinterest. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that support My Style Pill.

In misc. · October 19, 2016

What I Wore: Weekend Getaway to the Adirondacks

(Photos by: Casey)

Outfit Details:

It was quite a bit chillier up in the Adirondacks this past weekend so I wanted to make sure I bundled up enough depending on the temperature and time of day.

Click through for more photos and to read how I layered this look…

In misc. · October 11, 2016

Life Lately

Just a few photos from this past weekend in New Jersey. We had a wedding last Saturday but went a day early so we could spend it at the beach and relax a bit. The sunset over the bay was pretty incredible! Click through to see more photos…

In misc. · September 20, 2016

New Fall Favorites

Just a few of my (new) favorite things that I’m looking forward to wearing / trying out this fall!

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1. I’ve been needing a black hat for a while and Janessa Leone has become my go-to for classic styles.

2. After using This Works a few times, this pillow spray become my new favorite thing to help me sleep deeply.

3. I have these tissue turtlenecks in a few other colors but am really excited about this darker stripe combination.

4. I know fall is all about burgundy and merlot hues, but I still love a coral lipstick.

5. How perfect is this corduroy blazer for the upcoming chillier months?

6. My Mom and I tried out the SiO SkinPad Overnight Décolleté Wrinkle Smoothing Kit this past weekend and made a fun video documenting the experience, which I will share soon, so stay tuned!

7. How beautiful is this olive green color for an ankle bootie?

8. Mosquitos love me so bug repellent is necessary, but I need one without harsh chemicals. Going to give this one a try this week for my upcoming beach trip.

9. I have been hearing great stuff about this primer and after seeing how it looks on, I can’t wait to try it out myself!

In misc. · September 19, 2016

Over The Weekend: My Mom Came To Town!

Last Monday my Mom came into town from Seattle! We spent the week running around to fashion week parties, sightseeing, hanging around (and organizing) the apartment and generally just having a really fun time together roaming about the city. Here are some photos from our week and weekend if you’d like to see…

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