Happy Halloween!

Dress / Denim Jacket / Sneakers /

Scarf

Boo! Happy Friday everyone! A few of my girlfriends and I are road tripping to Sleepy Hollow for the weekend, for some spooky Halloween fun!  Spending Halloween in Sleepy Hollow has been on my bucket list for years, and this year it happens to fall on a Saturday, so I'm super excited! You can follow PaddlingInPearls on Instagram and Snapchat for updates throughout the weekend...Maybe you'll even get a glimpse of the Headless Horseman!

This dress from the J Crew Factory Store is so comfortable! Paired with a denim jacket, and this cashmere wrap scarf that I picked up during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale,  it makes for a perfect outfit on a chilly Fall weekend! I have really been loving these Vince sneakers lately. I've been wearing them quite a bit, and they didn't really need to be broken in at all. Besides looking super chic, there is a really nice layer of cushion inside that makes them nice and comfy to walk around in. I will for sure be packing them this weekend for walking around Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown! Do you have your costume ready for the weekend? Happy Halloween! 

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Brazilian Blowout

Sweater / Pants / Shoes / 

Bag

I get a lot of questions about my hair. People often ask me how long it takes me to style my hair, if it's naturally wavy, etc. To be honest, my hair is kind of crazy. It wasn't until my twenties that I really figured out how to work with it, because it is just so thick! I have a lot of hair, and when it's not under control, it can be something of a frizzy mess.  My first tip to anyone who has hard to manage hair is to find a good stylist. I used to hate getting my hair cut.  It almost always ended in disaster, that is, until I found a stylist who specializes in cutting super thick hair, like mine. I've been going to the same girl for years now, and she's the only person that I'd trust with a pair of scissors near my hair.  Finding a good stylist was helpful, but it still took me a good 40 minutes each day to style my hair.  This lengthy routine lasted for awhile, but sooner than later, I was back to running the straightener through my hair every morning...A 20 minute process in itself. I was finding ways to manage my hair, but it was time consuming, I was using a ton of product AND I was killing my hair! 

About a year or so ago, a friend of mine saw me struggling with my hair on a particularly frizzy day, and suggested that I look into a Brazilian Blowout. This is a smoothing treatment, similar to Keratin.  However, unlike with a keratin treatment, you leave the salon ready to go. You don't have to wait 3 days to wash your hair, you can immediatly put it in a pony tail, etc. These are important factors for someone who is always on the go! I find that with my hair, the Brazilian Blowout takes away the frizz, without removing the body. Its lasts for about three months, and it cuts my styling time in half!  Did I mention that I don't have to use ANY post shower products? So although the treatment is a bit of an investment, I save a lot of money on pricey products that I no longer have to use to keep my hair under control.  With my busy lifestyle, easy to manage hair is essential, and the Brazilian Blowout has been a total game changer for me.

This outfit has been a favorite of mine for work this fall. I picked up this sweater during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale over the summer, and it has been such a great transitional piece. During the later summer months I paired it with white pants and Jack Rogers sandals, and for a more casual look I've paired it with denim. I love how the pleated chiffon comes out from the split back cut, which is so "in" right now. Do note that the chiffon is very sheer, and if you're planning on wearing this sweater in a work setting, layering a tank top underneath is necessary... Enjoy your day!

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Fall Fun

Sweatshirt (similar) / Vest /  

Sneakers (similar) / Sunglasses

One of my favorite thing about the weekends is getting to spend quality time with my dogs! I love to take my pups outside to play in the crisp fall air, because it's not too hot, not too cold, it's perfect for them to run around and have some fun! Me and my sweet girl, Sophie, had a fabulous time playing around in the freshly fallen leaves this weekend!

This outfit was perfect for a busy weekend of running errands, and some outdoor fall fun. The weather here on Long Island is definitely starting to cool down, and there is a crispness to the air which means wearing a few extra layers in order to be comfortable. This North Face vest, worn over this great funnel neck sweatshirt, made for a classic and practical look for the weekend. 

Recently I did a BIG closet overhaul. One of my missions was to simplify my sneaker collection. Over the years I have somehow accumulated tons of sneakers, in every bright and neon color under the sun. They were all pretty worn out from years of being worn to the gym, none of them were really the greatest quality, and they were taking up a lot of space! My goal was to replace my odds and ends sneaker collection with one super comfortable pair, that I could wear with more or less anything. These fit the bill, and are a much more practical addition to my closet!  

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Neutral Cable Knit

Sweater / Skirt / Shoes

Bag

Happy Friday everyone! Who's ready for the weekend? I have a nice low key weekend planned, that I'm hoping will be productive as well! It'll be the last weekend that I'm home for a few weeks, because I've got some fun weekend trips planned for the end of October, and beginning of November. I'm really looking forward to doing some travelling, and it will be nice to have a little change of scenery!  This weekend I'm hoping to get out on my paddle board...It's starting to get chilly, but with a pair of wetsuit booties, and a few extra layers, this is a beautiful time to be out on the water! Paddling along some of the rivers that we have here on Long Island is my favorite in the fall, with all the leaves changing, it's just lovely! 

This is such an easy, but put together look, that I just love for work. I picked up this camel colored sweater during a sale event at Ralph Lauren, and I can already tell that I am going to get a ton of use out of it! It is so soft, and I just love the classic fit! I sized up for a slightly oversized feel, which is a quality that I love in a sweater for fall. While pairing it with this simple black skirt makes it appropriate for work, it could just as easily transition into the weekend with a pair of jeans and sneakers. As the weather starts to get cold, it'll look great with black skinnies, and riding boots...Really, the possibilities are endless! 

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Lacey Layers

Sweater / Lace Cami / Jeans

Bag

Hey Guys! So it's been a little while since my last post, and over the past couple of weeks, people have been asking me what my plans are for Paddling In Pearls. A few months back I started a new job, which has been super exciting for me. I felt that during this exciting time, it was important for me to take a couple of months to adjust to my new schedule, and then gradually start incorporating my hobbies into my new lifestyle. Over the past few weeks, I've been back on the water with my paddle board, training for a half marathon, and now back to blogging! My plan for Paddling In Pearls moving forward, is to keep the posts coming around 2-3 times a week, and as always I will update my social media accounts whenever I've added a new post! I've got lots of fun looks for the chillier months ahead that I'm looking forward to sharing!

The outfit that I'm wearing here is a really fun, casual, weekend look for fall. I got this sweater from J Crew last year, around this time, and I absolutely love it! This time of year, cozy sweaters are key, and this one is on point. It's nice and warm without being heavy or bulky. I think that it looks particularly cute with this lace cami, that I recently picked up at Anthropologie, coming out the bottom. While I've paired this top with jeans and Converse sneakers here, for a more playful look, it also dresses up really nicely with a pair of black pants and ballet flats! As of now, J Crew doesn't seem to have this sweater available, but as it gets colder, keep your eyes out for something similar...It's a great piece to have on hand as the weather continues to cool down!

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Neon Yellow Lace

Dress (super on sale!) / Bag / Shoes

Major sale alert! This beautiful neon lace shift dress is currently on sale at J Crew Factory, for under $40! To add to already exciting news, all sizes are available! In these photos, the dress almost looks more like a neon green, but in person it's a true neon yellow, and it looks killer with a nice end of summer glow! My aunt, who was taking these photos, pointed out how the color really enhanced my tan. It's a perfect dress to wear this time of year, as it really showcases a summer of "hard work," soaking up those rays!

This dress sparked a conversation between my sister, Alyssa, my Aunt Georgeanne and I, while these photos were being taken. They thought it would be more appropriate for a wedding, or cocktail party setting. I don't entirely disagree, as I would wear it to either of those occasions. However I think that it could also be worn to work, maybe toned down a bit with a neutral cashmere cardigan, and Jack Rogers sandals, like I'm wearing here. I recently started a new job, and I haven't worn it to work yet, as it hasn't quite been cool enough to wear it with a sweater yet. I do think it's a little bright to wear on its own in a work setting, but it's starting to cool down a bit, so maybe one of these days I'll try it out! I'm still thinking about it...What do you think? Work appropriate? Or save it for social events?

This Tory Burch bag is my absolute favorite everyday bag! It's big enough for the essentials that I carry on a daily basis, with two large comparments, a smaller zippered compartment, and two small compartments for a cell phone, etc.  It also has a nice padded, zippered, compartment for my laptop, on days that I need to carry that with me as well. 

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Lilly Pulitzer Skort

 Top / Skort (similar) / Sunglasses / Necklace

I love absolutely all things Lilly Pulitzer, and this skort is no exception! There's not a Lilly print in the world that I don't like. When I'm buying Lilly, I often have trouble deciding which prints to go with, because they are all so much fun! This skort made that decision easy, because it has patches of so many of last years prints! This print is no longer available, however there are currently skorts available in several beautiful prints! 

Here, I paired my Lilly skort with a sleeveless polo from Vineyard Vines, which gives the outfit a real sporty vibe, especially when worn with tennis shoes! It makes me feel like I should be grabbing a bag of clubs, and heading out on a golf course somewhere! I don't actually know how to golf, but shhhh! Who needs to know, right? Learning to golf is definitely on my bucket list, as I love the atmosphere at golf clubs and country clubs. One of these days! I've also worn this skort with a light, solid colored sweater and pearls, and that's a nice look as well!

This necklace, by Kendra Scott, ties in really nicely with the teal color in the skort. I am a big Kendra Scott fan, and have a handful of her pieces. I've got my eye on the 'Rayne' necklace for the next addition to my Kendra Scott collection!

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