Outfits

Neon Preppy

Neon Preppy J.Crew French Print Popover, J.Crew Patent Square Buckle Belt, J.Crew No. 2 Pencil, camo pumps, Michael Kors c/o Sawgrass Mills, Conair You Curl

Nautical Stripes + Coral Heels

Memorial Day weekend is coming up and I started thinking about how to wear a patriotic outfit without going too overboard. I love the looks of nautical and coral together. It is such a classic combination that makes me smile.

Macy’s American Icons Events

Last week, I attended the Macy’s American Icons Events celebrating American Icons with food, fashion, art, beauty, and music. The events were a celebration of American Icons – a tribute to all things Americana.

Etiquette Boutique Grand Opening

Etiquette Boutique Grand Opening Last week, I was lucky enough to host the Grand Opening of a new boutique in Fort Lauderdale with fellow fashion bloggers Poise of Styled with Poise, Afroza of The Chic Stylista, Becca of The Petite Fashionista, and Alina of Sky Style Couture. Etiquette Boutique opened their doors in style with … Read more

Urbini Touri Travel System Stroller & Car Seat with Base

I picked out the the black Urbini Touri Travel System because to me black is the most fashionable and does not clash with anything in my wardrobe. As a fashionable mom, it is important that my stroller is fashionable as well.

Wink and Winn Custom Large Duffle Bag

had so much fun making my Wink and Winn bag with their cute and easy to use website. I love that the website looks like it is made of leather with sticking. There are so many awesome shapes and colors, but I decided to go with a classic black bag with a twist because that is really what my bag closet was lacking.

Wynwood Life Festival & Fashion Shows

Wynwood Life Festival & Fashion Shows

This weekend was a whirlwind for me, but it was all worth it! I started the weekend on Friday night with a blogger fashion show at the new Wynwood Life Festival. The Wynwood Life festival featured several Miami style bloggers in a fashion show on Friday night hosted by Kelly Saks. Several Miami Fashion Bloggers walked the runway wearing clothing and jewelry from local designers.

Zingara Swimwear

Zingara Swimwear Dadeland Mall Miami. Went shopping for a bathing suit for summer & found an amazing 2 piece in orange with radiant orchid & paisley print

Monroe and Main Mother’s Day Dresses

Mother’s Day is an important day where Mothers are honored for being awesome all year round. I believe that there should be a Mother’s Month or a day every month where Mothers get some recognition for their hard work, patience, and general awesomeness.

My mom and I received awesome dresses from Monroe & Main last week from their Mother’s Day collection. I am wearing the Artist Dream Dress and my mom is wearing the Border Dot Dress. Both dresses are super comfortable and easy to wear.

What to Pack for a 4 Night Caribbean Cruise

What to Pack for a 4 Night Caribbean Cruise

Media rates and, in some cases, comped activities were provided to showcase this venue properly. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. All photos of April taken by my roommate on the Royal Caribbean Cruise, Arena of The Nerd’s Wife unless otherwise noted.

I somehow convinced my husband, Kevin to watch my nearly 9 month old daughter while I went a Royal Caribbean Cruise on the 3rd largest cruise ship in the world, Liberty of the Seas with a bunch of my mom blogging friends. Needless to say, he is the best hubby in the world and I should be thankful for him everyday. Sometimes, I need to be reminded how lucky I am and this 4 night Royal Caribbean Cruise was a reminder how awesome he is. He even wrote an awesome blog post for me while I was gone…check it out…it’s funny and sweet. OK…enough raving about how awesome Kevin is and back to the Cruise Packing!

I spent weeks researching what to pack for a cruise watching YouTube Videos and reading tons of blogs and websites preparing to pack. It took me about a week to pack all with the goal of putting together an awesome go to guide to cruise packing for my readers. I hope that my hard work saves you time and money and allows you to enjoy your cruise.

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What to Pack for a 4 Night Caribbean Cruise

  • 1 formal night outfit
  • 5 coverups
  • 3 bathing suits
  • 1 hat
  • 1 Beach Bag
  • 1 Cross Body Bag
  • 1 Easy to Carry Camera Bag
  • 2 pairs of wedged sandals
  • 2 pairs of comfortable flip flips
  • 3 pairs of sunglasses
  • 2 pairs of PJs that can double as lounge wear
  • 1 pair of jeans
  • 1 sweater
  • 1 cardigan
  • 4 Dresses
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • 3 tank tops or cute daytime tops
  • 1 Set of Accessories that goes with all the outfits.

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Winter Music Conference Bikinis Babes and Beats

Winter Music Conference Bikinis Babes and Beats  This is a guest post by Lindsay Butter. She graciously offered to attend the Winter Music Conference events including Nikki Beach’s DAVID TORT’s Closeout Blowout, to report on the fashion on behalf of April Golightly. Follow Lindsay on Instagram @Only1Butter. I have been to Ultra a few times … Read more

Express Fashion Show at The Raleigh Hotel Miami

Express Fashion Show at The Raleigh Hotel Miami  Last week, I attend the Express Fashion Show at one of my favorite hotel on South Beach, The Raleigh. It reminded me of the Iconic Chanel fashion show where the design of the Raleigh pool was incorporated into a Chanel beach bag. The Express Fashion Show was … Read more

Alternative Easter Fashion Ideas

Alternative Easter Fashion Ideas & $400 Coupons.com Giveaway This is a Fashionista Event and a promotional item was provided to me by Coupons.com. Hosts for this event are Still Blonde after all these Years and ModlyChic. Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it is in the spring near my birthday (April 10…coming up) and you get to … Read more

Sawgrass Mills Spring Shopping Spree

Sawgrass Mills Spring Shopping Spree

I can remember going to the Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall for the first time when I was in high school and living in Stuart, Florida almost 2 hours north of the mega outlet mall. I spent hours shopping and checking out my favorite brands. Back then, I was a huge Gap and Banana Republic fan. I remember my experiences shopping there very fondly. When Sawgrass Mills contacted me to put together an outfit for then, I jumped at the chance. When I say, I was jumping; I was literally jumping up and down with excitement to go shopping at Sawgrass Mills.

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First Street Fashion

First Street Fashion

First Street Fashion is a Miami based start up online boutique that features emerging designers like Susy Who Clothing from Miami, Florida. Sunstone Productions recently made an online commercial showing off the awesome clothes featuring me and April Golightly contributor, Maria Serritella.

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There’s Such a Lot of World to See

“…There’s Such a Lot of World to See…”-Audrey Hepburn

Samples were provided by HICustom for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.

I have been playing around with the customizing site HICustom for a while now trying to figure out what I wanted to make. They have some amazing ideas on the site, but I wanted to be original. I decided to go with the new quote that I am using for April Golightly. It is a quote from Breakfast at Tiffany’s when Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly is singing Moon River for the first time.

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Karina Dresses

I received a sample of the product for review purposes. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

I had a few friends recommend Karina dresses to me in the past few months and I finally got around to contacting the company to see if we could work together. They said yes and pretty much the next day the dress was in my mail box. The shipping was so fast which is a huge plus when you need something ASAP. Since receiving the dress, I have worn it 4 times! That never happens to me because my clothes are rarely comfortable and cute.

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Delray Beach Open by The Venetian® Las Vegas

Delray Beach Open by The Venetian® Las Vegas

A few weeks ago I attended the Delray Beach Open by The Venetian® Las Vegas. It is a 10-day tennis tournament with all star players, DJ booths, out of the box events all over Downtown Delray Beach. This is not your typical tournament! Since my schedule is packed with baby time, I was only able to attend the Ladies Luncheon and only one game. I would have been at all of them, if given the chance! Until recently, I had no idea that there was a tennis stadium in Downtown Delray! It makes me love the area even more!

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 Photo by Janel Kilnisan

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J.Jill Live-In Chino

J.Jill Live-In Chino

I am J.Jill Ambassador and was provided a sample of the Live-In Chino Skirt. I carefully choose the brands that I work with and all opinions are 100% my own.

J. Jill is introducing four new live-in chino silhouettes that are the perfect option for layering fresh spring colors like yellow, radiant orchid, and pastels that are going to be the rage this spring. J.Jill Live-In Chinos are ultra soft and comfortable must have for this spring.

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Boca Celebrity Boutique and Fashom Launch Party

Boca Celebrity Boutique and Fashom Launch Party

A few weeks I was browsing through Instagram when I discovered Boca Celebrity Boutique’s awesome Instagram feed of body con outfits! Turns out that the Boca Celebrity Boutique is not that far from me! I went in to check out the awesome body con dresses for myself and was really impressed with the selection. The owner of the Boca Celebrity Boutique, Shelly has an amazing eye for prints and color. I chose to 2 body con bright print dresses to wear and have been getting nothing but compliments every time that I wear them. I am embracing my post-baby body and booty by wearing body conscious dresses.

Boca Celebrity Boutique Outfit

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