Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper

Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper SHOP THE LOOK:

REBECCA TAYLOR ROMPER 

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

DSW STEVE MADDEN SLIDES

LOEFFLER RANDALL STRAW TOTE

Exploring Mount Vernon, VA in a Rebecca Taylor Romper because it was gorgeous weekend and we want to see a scenic view of the Potomac River. It was so beautiful on the other side of the Fort Washington. Driving up towards the Plantation House of George Washington was amazing! It would be perfect if we were in a convertible. OH, I just can imagine as you can see in the photo here. They have this small spot for the people to stop and take a look and picture if you’d like of this stunning view.

This was actually my first time seeing this view of the Potomac river from this side (Virginia). My husband actually suggested that this will be a perfect photo shoot location and he was right. This is were they ride with his friend on a motorcycle. They have restaurants too on this side that has the view. If you are visiting DC this is just 30 minutes away from the city and is actually opposite side of the National Harbor.

So for the romper, if you have watched my instastories last week. This is such a perfect outfit for a warm weather. It is kinda short but still looks classy and the fit is so flattering. The color and those ruffle edges at the hem was so fabulous! I even took a bathroom selfie with the whole outfit and how adorable is the bag? The color is just so gorgeous and who else is not into straw tote this Summer?

Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely weekend! What are you to this weekend?

Best,

Christianne

Photo: Novel (my better half)

 

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The Jumpsuit for Keeps

The Jumpsuits for keeps SHOP THE LOOK:

BLACK HALO c/o JUMPSUIT

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PUMPS

ZAC POSEN HANDBAG 

Have you ever felt that you are powerful or stronger because of the outfit you are wearing? Well, I did! With the Jumpsuit for keeps, I can say that because it has the great style, fit and good quality material. The price tag for this is justified, you know you can wear this over and over again. It is not just one of those trendy pieces that you wear few times and then it goes to donation boxes or re selling it.

I must say that this particular outfit is for the Boss ladies out there! The fabric is elastic, doesn’t wrinkle and it really has a great fit. The length is just right and the style is classic. Something that you would wear in meetings or you can even wear this too for a night out. Very versatile, so I really think this is such a good investment piece.

Another thing to consider, since this is for keeps to make sure it really last long. Handle it with care and read the washing instructions.  This jumpsuit has to be dry cleaned and that being said you really have to handle this with care. But I promise you, it is really worth the bucks!

Visit www.blackhalo.com, I know would wan to have beautiful pieces of clothing in your wardrobe. they are designed and manufactures in Los Angeles! Thank you for stopping by and all opinions about this jumpsuit are honestly my own.

Thank you for stopping by and see you again on the next blog post. As I always want to be relatable, if you have any topics you would want me to do a blog post on. Let me know from the comments below.

Simply,

Christianne

Photo: Novel (my better half)

Location: Mt. Vernon, Virginia

 

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Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons

Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons Wedding Guest Dress for All SeasonsSHOP THE LOOK:

NICHOLAS FLORAL WRAP DRESS 

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

ANNE KLEIN WATCH (OLD)

CHARLOTTE RUSSE HEELS SIMILAR (OLD)  HERE 

Oh love! I am just so happy to see a lot of love birds tying the knot and that says. So sharing this Wedding Guest Dress for All Seasons. I know most of us don’t want to be seen wearing the same dress on every occasions we go to. But this one, I am sure, you would want to wear over and over again. It is really worth the splurge as it is flowy, the floral print, the fit is true to size and the colors just goes all your round. You can match any accessories with it to because of its neutral color.

Have you been to wedding this year or is going to a wedding soon? This dress is for you! Also stay tuned as I will be posting a lot of Fall Fashion trends and some back to school guide for you guys. I hope you all had a lovely weekend and thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog post for you guys today.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Location: Mt. Vernon, Virginia

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6 Reasons Why You should go on a Family Cruise

Hello guys! I finally was able to finish this blog post about our cruise. I am here to share all the reasons why  you should go on a Family Cruise. Honestly, I am scared of riding boats or even cruise ships or thinking I might get sea sick but hey. How will I know if I will never try, right? So back in February my husband and I was thinking of a family travel for this year and we were like. We should try something different (our adventurous side kicking in!) and we thought about the cruise. Talked to a friend and gave me the contact number of their travel agent. Ms. Jing (our agent) was very helpful as we are first timers and gave us all insights on what kind of room to book and where is the best location at the ship and so we booked….

And so the adventure began and ended and here are the reason why we enjoyed it as a family and why your family will have the best time….

  1. FOOD! Nobody wants to be hungry specially when you are travelling with kids who are most of the time asking for food. It is all inclusive so no need to worry about it and just know which restaurants are open at a certain time and go there.
  2. SWIMMING POOLS! There are different areas in the ship that the whole family can enjoy, whirlpools for the adults, water park for the kids and young at hearts.
  3. ENTERTAINMENT. All around the ship there are places of entertainment from Stand up comedy, lives band performance, mini concerts, game shows, kids shows and many more to choose from for all ages.
  4. BEACH EXCURSIONS. When cruising you get a chance to get of different islands depending on what destinations of your cruise will be. Sounds fun already right?
  5. KIDS CAMP. Our kids enjoyed being in the camp, we usually leave them there when my husband and I want to go to the gym. The kids loved being there because they meet new friends and get to play with them and learn new things like arts and crafts and the likes. Also if you would want to spend an adult time for yourself, your adult friends and family.
  6. CASINO. if you like to gamble. We are not into it but I included it here (good to know).
  7. ACTIVITIES. on top of the ship they have different games for everyone like mini golf, table tennis, billiards, basketball and a lot more.

It was overall a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back again. If you have any questions about the cruise let me know maybe I can make another blog post about it.

Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

 

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Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC

Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DCDETAILS: DRESS 

Hi Guys! Today I am sharing Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC. All the things you need for a best vacation is outlined here. I have been wanting to share our family experience about our stay at Kimpton Hotel Palomar (a boutique hotel) in Washington, DC. I wanna show you how it was to have a staycation around the Nation’s Capital.

Honestly, It is our first time to stay in a Hotel in the District as I live in Maryland which is about 30 minutes away. I am glad to have stayed in DC this time as we were able to visit some of the other beautiful places around it. Most of the people who visits Washington, DC mostly wanna go to every museum and monuments around and specially the White House.

There are other places around that you should also include in your itineraries.  I have outlined some of the reasons why you should stay at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar.

Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC 1. ACCOMODATION. They have the stylish and spacious rooms for you with super comfy beds! I fell in love with their modern style furniture and beautifully designed bathrooms. When we got tired of going around the area at least we enjoyed staying in the room for all those reasons while watching some good shows.

2. WINE HOUR. They have this complimentary wine hour where you get to taste different kinds of wine and make it your happy hour of the day. Good for people who are wine lovers like me and my husband. Don’t worry they also have something for the kids. They have popcorn and lemon waters to share so everybody and for those who does not drink wine. We were able to enjoy those moments staying in the hotel lobby chit chatting. You get to see and chit chat with other guests too if you are some kind of social butterfly.

Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC

3. POOL TIME. One of the reasons why we love doing staycations is the swimming pool. Isn’t it fun if you can get to swim while you are staying away from home. It already feels like you are in a resort right? The whole family get to enjoy this pool time specially the kids that loves water. They have this pool float her that we get to use for ourselves. It was a little chilly this day but we were able to manage.

4. FOOD. They have Urbana Italian Dining where you can get to eat delicious Italian food and you will surely enjoy the ambiance. We ate there for breakfast and it was the best meal if the day! They have a lot of breakfast food to offer.

5. COMPLIMENTARY BIKES. Who doesn’t want to explore the surrounding areas if you are staying in this Hotel right? The best part is you get to do cardio. DC is such a nice city to get around on a bike, it is too much of a hassle to use your car and find a parking spot, plus it is expensive too. It was just unfortunate that it was rainy during our stay so we were not really able to go farther than around the City. We would have been able to reach all the Museums…

Reasons to stay at the Kimpton Palomar Hotel in DC

6. COMPLIMENTARY UMBRELLA AND YOGA MAT. It actually came handy during our stay because it was really a rainy weekend. If you prefer to stay in the room to workout because they have a towel and yoga mat in the closet. Even though the gym is always open 24 hours. It rained so hard after we took this last photo.

In case you are looking for more hotel stays in DC. I have them here and here for you to check out.

In case you have questions just let me know. Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Thank you Kimpton Hotel Palomar for hosting our stay!

 

 

 

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Fall Colors on my Summer Dress

Fall Colors on my Summer Dress Fall Colors on my Summer Dress Fall Colors on my Summer Dress Fall Colors on my Summer Dress Fall Colors on my Summer DressSHOP THE LOOK:

AMUR MILA DRESS 

H&M SUNNIES 

WHOWHATWEAR HEELS 

BEBE CROSSBODY BAG (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Happy Friday! Can we have endless Summer? Another cocktail dress for you guys that has Fall colors in my summer dress. It is definitely looking good for a warm weathers too. Summer nights while you are sipping some cold drinks chilling with your family and friend. It will also goes well with some pointed toe flat shoes if you prefer not to wear heels. The dress is so flattering but I recommend you wearing this not on a very hot and humid day as the material is kinda thick lace. I would suggest you wear this at nigh parties and it will look good with some lighting on it.

Are you ready for some cool days coming ahead. I know I am not ready to bid Summer goodbye. To me the party is just getting started! Oh How I love wearing just one piece and be able to come out without thinking twice. Don’t get me wrong, I love dressing up for cold days but would prefer warmth over cold. Can’t blame me, I grew up in a tropical country. Are you enjoying the longer days and making the most out of it outdoors?

As always, thank you for stopping by and see again next week to summarized my family cruise experience and our staycation at Hotel Palomar DC. Any fun plans for the weekend, share on to me and don’t forget to check out my instagram. I am more active there than here on the blog.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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1 Romper in 2 Different Styles

STYLE 11 Romper in 2 Different Styles 1 Romper in 2 Different Styles 1 Romper in 2 Different Styles STYLE 21 Romper in 2 Different Styles 1 Romper in 2 Different StylesSHOP THE LOOK:

THE FIFTH LABEL ROMPER 

DSW STEVE MADDEN SLIDES 

MVMT SUNNIES SIMILAR HERE

BEBE CROSSBODY BAG (OLD) SIMILAR HERE 

CHARLOTTE RUSSE ANKLE STRAP HEELS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Hello from the Nation’s Capital,  Washington, DC! We are currently on staycation mode here and playing tourist. So Today, I wanted to share this 1 Romper in 2 Different Styles as to where to wear and how it impacts the changes with the accessories. Style number 1 is so pretty and simple and is perfect when strolling around anywhere. Wearing flats while walking is the comfiest outfit. Style number 2 is perfect on cocktail parties if you are not a dress person and wanted something easy and chic to pull off. Also if you noticed that the sleeves can be worn 2 ways.

I really love summer because there are a lot of easy but stylish and chic outfits to wear for any occasions. We do not need to think to much as to what to wear. For all the busy ladies out there, most of the looks that I create are very easy to make. One and done is my motto for all of them.

Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

 

 

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Casual Happy Hour Look

Casual Happy Hour Look Casual Happy Hour Look Casual Happy Hour Look Casual Happy Hour Look Casual Happy Hour Look Casual Happy Hour LookSHOP THE LOOK:

REBECCA MINKOFF DRESS 

WHOWHATWEAR HEELS 

MVMT SUNNIES c/o SIMILAR HERE

ZAC POZEN HANDBAG 

Happy Friday! Taking a break from posting about my Cruise trip as I am still working on a post on reasons why you should take a cruise. Today, Friday, I will be talking about Casual Happy Hour Look. It is this outfit that is so chic and easy to wear on a pre weekend celebration! I love how this dress is so flattering and it can be worn both ways. I apologize I totally forgot to button the upper part and it becomes like a round ruffle neckline. As it was really how when we were doing the photo shoot so we were honestly rushing to get the photos done. But the material of this dress is so soft and airy it will make you last long on warm summer nights specially happy hour cocktails!

I might say, this can also be a date night outfit. I paired it with neutral accessories so that the dress will stand out. You can also wear this with wedged sandals, cute mules and if you feel like dressing down cute flat sandals or slides will work as well. Thank you for stopping by and have a nice weekend!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Beach Day at Grand Turk

Beach Day at Grand TurkBeach Day at Grand Turk Beach Day at Grand Turk Beach Day at Grand Turk Beach Day at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Beach Day at Grand Turk Beach Day at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Beach Day at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Beach Day at Grand Turk, Turks and CaicosSHOP THE LOOK:

FOREVER 21 similar  BIKINI 

FOREVER 21 FRAYED similar HIGH WAIST SHORTS 

FOREVER 21 CROP TOP (NO LONGER AVAILABLE) SIMILAR HERE

KAREN WALKER similar SUNNIES 

HAVAIANAS FLIP FLOP 

As promised, here is another port that we visited: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos. It was the last island we visited, and we absolutely fell in love with it. Grand Turk met all my criteria for the perfect beach, with its pretty white sand and turquoise water.

Exploring Grand Turk

We decided to rent a golf cart to explore the island on our own time, as our visit was limited to just 5 and a half hours. Although you can circle the island in about 2 hours, we chose to explore downtown first. Finding nothing of particular interest there, we ventured out to look for another beach and were fortunate enough to find one all to ourselves.

Beach Day Outfit

I wore this cute two-piece bikini, which is high-waisted, flattering, and affordable. Since the sun was intense, I always wore my hat and sunglasses. My crop top and shorts served as a cover-up while we moved around the port.

 Activities at Grand Turk

At the beach next to where our ship docked, you can go horseback riding for an hour for $65. The beach by the ship also features a nice pool, fake surfing areas, and plenty of activities like shopping, bars, island hopping, snorkeling, jet skiing, and banana boating. However, the water there wasn’t great, so we were lucky to find the beautiful, isolated Governor’s Beach for ourselves.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer

Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer

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KEEPSAKE RUFFLE MINI DRESS 

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

ZARA CROSS BODY WALLET (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

AMERICAN EAGLE STRAW HAT

PUMA SNEAKERS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

NORDSTROM RACK WHITE PUMPS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Happy Friday! Today I am officially on vacation as we are sailing tomorrow. Our family will be on a cruise for the first time! We are so excited so If you have tips for us let me know on the comments section. Let me now get to my topic for today. Reasons Why Ruffle Mini Dresses are perfect for Summer: It is so versatile, chic and comfy for the warm weathers and easy to style. This dress is so flowy and the material is so light, it really makes you feel cool. Also the length of the dress is so perfect not to short and not too long.

In here as you can see, I styled it with different shoes to dress it up and down. This is for all of you who loves different heel heights so you can see what it looks like on both styles. Which one is your favorite the sneakers or the pumps?

Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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