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Family Day Trip St. Michael’s Island

July 28, 2021 No Comments

A Family Day trip at St. Michael’s Island was needed, Since the pandemic started we have been visiting nearby small towns just to see what they have to offer. We have been living in Maryland for 13 years now and we are still yet to explore all its beauty so let me introduce to you this another must see place in Maryland.

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THINGS TO DO:

VISIT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY MARITIME MUSEUM

Family Day Trip St. Michael's Island — At the Maritime Museum

We started checking out their Maritime Museum were they showcased all the boats in the marina, how they make them, boats for crabbing, also the history of the town..

Checking out all the different ducks around the Chesapeake Bay

You can also explore the town biking and they have these bike rentals for you. This just reminded me of our recent trip to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. You can find these bikes at the Maritime Museum. It is a big area with clustered museums inside from how to build a boat and all other important history of the time. Surrounding it is the Marina and all those beautiful Yacht and Boat and they also offer boat trips that are around 45 mins long. We were suppose to do it but it was so hot that day that we will not survive it with the kids starting to feel tired.

2. STAY AT THE INNS – AIDA VICTORIANA INN

Check them out if you wanna stay in the island. We stayed outside the island near Annapolis as we also wanted to explore Annapolis after.

3. EAT CRABS! We ate at the claw, it is by the Marina and you can dine indoors and outdoors. You will love the view as it is next to the water and of course your Maryland experience is not complete without eating crabs! We ate the the CRAB CLAW, try reserving if you want to come. They were short staffed that day as most places nowadays due to pandemic just to be sure you get accommodated.

There were a lot of restaurants around so if you do not eat crabs nothing to worry about.

4. EXPLORE THEIR SHOPS

Here are some of the shops around the town were you can find cute items, memorabilias..

5. WINERY

In case you did not know, they have brewery and winery around so you can also add that to your list. So if you are looking for something new to explore.. this is the place for you.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope I was able to give you guidance on this trip if you are planning to visit.

Simply,

Christianne

Travel

Why Take a Family Vacation at Hilton Head Island

July 23, 2021 No Comments

It has been 2 weeks since we left Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. It was really such a relaxing and fun experience for the whole family staying there. The main reason why we ended up visiting the island in the first place because I got this deal on the internet for $99 for 4D/3N, the catch we have to attend a 90 min preview to a timeshare they will sell us, so why will I not get it right? SC is an 8 hour drive from Maryland so its wasn’t that bad and there are a lot more reasons….. So why take a family Vacation at Hilton Head Island?

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Family Friendly Place

When you got around the whole island. The most you will see are the happy faces of families going to the beach together, biking , eating out, going to the park, kayaking, paddle boarding and so on… I see a lot not just their immediate family but with their grandmas and grandpa’s too!

2. Hotels

As we explore the island, we noticed that it is small and the hotel are mostly walking, biking distance to the beach or the bay side to enjoy the waters. The hotel we stayed at isn’t bad but not the best either I am gonna be honest, It was 5 mins drive to the beach. The Hotel we had the preview for the Timeshare was the bomb! They have 2 properties in the island one next to the bay and one next to the beach so you have best of both worlds there.

Why Take A Family Vacation at Hilton Head Island — This is the hotel pool were we stayed

3. Restaurants

A lot of restaurants around that are driving, biking and walking distance to each other. The 2 that we went to that we recommend are the Big Bamboo that is walking distance from the Coligny Beach and The Black Marlin Bayside Grill which is next to the bay. Both have good food and have live musics!

4. Bike Rentals

If you and your family love to bike around together like we do then this is another highlight of the trip. The island has a good bike trail that can give you a tour of the island. We only rented the bike for 4 hours just to go around and they have the carriage for And to sit. Some of our hotel neighbors rented a bike the whole stay as their means to go around.

5. The Beach

The beach is 12 mile long and has a long and beautiful shoreline. You can do a lot of things on the beach aside from swimming, playing in the sand, paddle boarding… We saw kite surfing for the first time! You can also bike on the beach, we saw some Yoga class happening too and some swim team practicing. The water was refreshing and the waves are just perfect! We mainly went to Coligny beach were they also have a small park and has beautiful free public parking which we haven’t seen being packed, We were always able to find parking!

I hope I was able to give some insights if you are thinking of going. Let me know if you have other questions and I will be happy to answer them. In case you are looking somewhere local to go here and here are some of them.

Also here are some of the outfits I wore here.

thank you so much for stopping by and have a nice weekend!

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle, Outfit

DC Blogger Brunch

July 21, 2021 No Comments

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So glad to meet with the other DC blogger in the fancy spot for a DC blogger brunch. Here I will be sharing some of the photos captured as we get to know each other. It was so nice to finally meet all your internet friends in person. Get to connect with other like minded ladies like me. It was Zoha Memari from the blog the blog www.zohamemari.com that organized this and so glad she did. The theme is Summer dresses so here we are dressed up for the occasion in what we do best as fashion bloggers.

Let’s go over my outfit here. This was my first time getting an outfit from Petal and pup and glad I did because they have the cutest dresses. Good quality, love the color and finally they launch here in the US so the shipping will be faster this time unlike when I ordered the dress and it came from Australia. As you can see on the details love the floral pattern and the color combination looks refreshing and very Summery and also can get away wearing in the fall and Spring with booties on. I got a lot of compliments from this wearing this dress. Good news, it is back in stock here!

Cheers to all these amazing ladies so if you live in the area, go give them a follow from their IG handles starting from the Left @espressofied @trendyintartan @spoonfuloftrish @zohamemari @ddomestici @racfashionx @basicbalance @Veronica_j @sayheydc if you are in fashion and lifestyle.

And now let me go over the place which is The Pembroke located at 1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 22036, unfortunately they only open Saturdays and Sundays during this pandemic. They serve good food and the ambiance is perfect a lot of natural lighting. They also have an outdoor spot but I was not able to take a photo of it though, such an instagrammable place. I ordered a mimosa which is a no brainer for a brunch drinks but they served the peach Bellini and most of the blogger friends highly recommend, I will surely get it next time! I ordered hash brown since I was starving already and it was delicious and they gave us French toast and it was the bomb!!! I am giving them a 5 star for the food and drinks.

Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day! Also for other brunch outfit ideas check this post here and here.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

How I Styled My Mom Shorts

July 19, 2021 No Comments

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When the Summer heat is here and you are on vacation, you just wanna be comfy and at the same time cool. So when life gives you lemons… wear it! This is how I styled my mom shorts adding these cute lemon print bra top! Just by looking at those prints.. it already looks refreshing to the eyes, plus with the white denim shorts, they are just the perfect Summer color combo. This look can be worn when you are on vacation be it in a beach or at the hotel resort lounging by the pool sipping your favorite cold drinks!

High waisted shorts have always been my go to lately, it hides the midsection and it makes my torso look longer making slimmer and taller. Another option is not just white but also a light blue shorts. It is a classic color that can be worn with anything!

How about some Bermuda shorts, for longer length for the thighs. I just adore all the mom jean shorts we have in the market right now. They are all so chic and comfy at the same time. I am so happy that the high rise trend is here top stay for good! And just by adding a simple graphic tee with it you already have an effortless look.

I love that we have so many options now for different body types. So many options to choose from these days. We are now not limited to what we can wear. We have a lot of pieces to choose from.

The bra top and mom shorts here, both I am wearing size small and they are both true to size. Topping it with my current obsession which is the straw bag! and these cute white scrappy sandals. This I must say will be the cutest and comfiest style you can be.

If you are looking into the details here, this outfit still gives you all the chicness you need this season when sometimes there is an extreme heat. Below are the other denim mom shorts I found that are awesome and also for their price points!

The white shorts are just the loveliest style you can pair on any color top you can have. They will be an awesome perfect pair to wear pretty much any wear. You can wear these shorts anywhere even with just a simple T-shirt if you are just running some errands or a tank top. You can tuck them in to these shorts and they will be the comfiest style that you can wear.

And how cute are those sandals? You can never go wrong wearing flat sandals and adding those cute straps made it even the cutest style you can possibly wear! Also check out this post if you are in the hunt for some cute maxi dress if you are not into shorts

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful week ahead! I hope I was able to give inspiration to other who also wants to hide their belly if you re feeling bloated like me.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Two Ways to Wear Kimono Cardigan

July 14, 2021 No Comments

Happy Tuesday! Sharing two ways to wear Kimono Cardigan. Maximizing the chicness of this kimono in there beach as a coverup and a cardigan for a Summer casual style.

Currently on vacation time right now and just wanna share some outfits I wore for this trip. So if you have been following me on instagram, you know we are here in South Carolina a family trip. So I know we will not be just going to the beach but will also stroll around the island here so I made sure to make use of this kimono cardigan.

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Worn as a Cardigan over my Summer casual look, this sheer and light weight cardigan is perfect to upgrade a simple look. Loving also the color of it for Summer with its vibrant hues. I am loving a lot of vibrant colors and as I noticed my finger have a neon pink for nail polish. My simple white tank and denim shorts became lively with an added touch of this pretty kimono cardigan.

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Now wearing it for what it is really intended to as a beach coverup. I created a reel showcasing how it is walking towards the beach so you can visualize what it looks like wearing over your swimsuit. I was wearing a bright orange bikini and thought that this kimono will compliment it and it did as you can see here. It is the perfect combination and another vibrant style to have on the beach. The color orange which I really do not appreciate that much did not disappoint and the family approves it to. And this kimono wearing over it made it even better!

So this kimono cardigan I must say is a good buy! It is only $22 and material is good, light weight the color compliments mostly anything you pair with it. First time posting a cardigan for Summer as I always share Fall cardigan like this.

Thank you so much for stopping by and hope you find this post helpful, share it pin it or bookmark it.

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Family Outfit for Rustic Theme Event

July 9, 2021 No Comments

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Attending a themed event? Here is an inspiration for a family outfit for a Rustic Theme. We recently attended an 18th Birthday party which is the equivalent of sweet 16 for Americans. The theme was Rustic so this is what we came up. Any color that looks vintage is appropriate for this event. We opted on the rose gold, lilac hues for this one.

There are a lot of option to choose from and I have added a lot of affordable pieces here too. Most our outfits are either under $20 or currently 50% off specially Aidan’s outfit we got from the Children’s place.

Simply,

Christianne

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Chic 4th of July Outfit Ideas

July 2, 2021 No Comments

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This first dress is a lovely dress is a chic 4th of July outfit ideas. It has tie straps that can be adjusted to it is manageable and also love the smock detail on top. Truly a lovely outfit, I actually wore it for date night and it is husband approved! The material is so soft and very flowy perfect for all your Summer gatherings. It also has the high low hem that makes it even better to accentuate your legs.

This second dress is a lovely white stripe midi dress. Another one for the win as the stripes are blue and not to much of the patriotic style if you know what I mean.

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And here are some of the curated outfit inspirations for you that I found on Amazon, some of them can Arrive tomorrow or on the day off.

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Chic 4th Of July Outfit Ideas

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How cute are those fourth of July outfit ideas from Amazon. These outfits are not only for 4th of July, you can wear them anytime you want, it was just showing all the red, white and blue colors just like the American flag. I have added casual styles with star and stripes, vacation styles that are good all Summer long, dresses and denim shorts.

I also have those swimsuits that will be so cute for your beach or lake trips. In these bathing suit, you wanna celebrate in style! You can pack all of these items with you whichever place you plan on to celebrate.

Which one is more your style here. I tried to cover as much outfit as I can so everyone can get inspired wearing them for this wonderful Fourth of July celebration this Summer. I have curated outfit that are both dressy and casual so you can really enjoy this while celebrating with your family and friends.

All these looks will be good for a beach party adding the shorts and swimsuits, backyard barbecue party with those cute dress and rompers, pool party with the bathing suits and much more to create with this outfit ideas for you in case you are celebrating the whole long weekend! will you be watching the fireworks at the Mall in DC or just staying in your backyard watching sunset. Or just tailgating watching fireworks some place else.

I love wearing dresses myself that is why I included a bunch of dress here and also a cute romper, as to like a one and done style. Specially for a mom of 3 like me, you wanna always be done fast to help the smaller kids get dressed.

Wishing you all a Happy Independence Day! I am still thankful for USA for adopting me and Novel. This is still a great country! So many opportunities for all hardworking people!

We will be spending the day with family and friends, sporting our Summer outfit thinking of putting on a maxi dress or maybe a denim cutoff shorts with a star and stripes T-shirt. How about you, what are your plans? Where will you be spending your Independence Day? Are you staying local or going out go town? Have you already thought of what to wear if you are dressing up to down? I just wish you all a lovely celebration and I hope you all get to enjoy time with love ones and feeling good with your outfit go choice!

As always, thank you all for stopping by and if in case you miss the last post about the entertaining ideas and all the items I got from the Dollar store. It is linked here... Make sure to tag me in case you opted to wear any of the items I suggested here for you. In would love to see how you rocked the outfits I put together here. It always makes me feel good to be able to help you get dress. Can’t wait to see what you have looks you have created. I might even add your photos here with your permission of course! Have a safe celebration friends!

Simply,

Christianne

Lifestyle, Outfit

4th of July Entertaining Idea

June 24, 2021 No Comments

4th of July is almost a week away and now that we are slowly going back to normal. Things are more exciting this time of the year since we are now starting to see friends and family we haven’t seen in a while. So here I am sharing 4th of July entertaining idea if you are hosting. It is indeed patriotic theme and most of these items I bought from the Dollar store.

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Most of the items that I used here I got from the Dollar store. Similar items like 4th of July party supplies and this here for your party needs. I really do not have any plans myself as of now as we will be celebrating with friends a day before. but if we do, here are the things we will definitely use if it will just be us in the backyard. I was actually thinking of going to the pool that day so I will be posting some outfit ideas for you as well for this event.

I just put together some snack tray here mostly healthy stuff and some candies for the kids to enjoy. Barbeque is also another option and some salad bar to add for the adults attending. Drinks will surely be some soda, water and some alcohol to complete. Another idea if it will be a backyard party is to add an outdoor movie night. Just have a prijector and a screen and you are all set. So stay tuned for the 4th of July outfits I will put together.

Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Outfit

Tie Strap Maxi Dress

June 16, 2021 2 Comments

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What can you say about the tie Strap trend lately? I know I am loving it as it shows the girly side of me. It looks very romantic and chic in every angle. This Tie Strap maxi dress is perfect example and also the smock top part makes it even better. The material of this dress is so comfy and perfect for warm weather days and this dress can be work on date nights, brunch, any Summer gatherings you can think of. The color is off white and black and is a perfect combination I should say, such a classic color combination.

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The Maxi Dress of your Dreams

June 2, 2021 No Comments

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Sharing this Kendall and Kylie Maxi dress I got from Amazon. This is the Maxi dress is your dreams. It is under $100 and is perfect dramatic, stylish but comfy maxi dress. This is a bit long, I am 5’6″ and it is like almost touching the floor if I was not wearing a platform sandals. You might wanna wear some heels with this one but is true to size. I love the material perfect for warm weather and also strolling the beach or any outdoor parties you might be attending to, also for Summer family pictorials. I styled it with straw bag and hat and wore some gold necklace. You will be a star of the event with this dress or when you wear it on your family reunion.

I hope I was able to give a good insight of this dress for you to help you decide if this is a buy or not.

I hope everyone is having a good humpday.

Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

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