stripes: passed on the peplum but picked this up // wore this forever 21 skirt during a day trip to Tampa

lorelai: days at the park // soaking up the sun // Easter Sunday // sushi dates with mommy

little things: loving late-afternoon strolls in the Florida sun // a little treat on donut Saturday (the red velvet was to die for!) // beautiful hyacinths to help welcome Spring  

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& the winner of our North American Bear Co. giveaway is... Elizabeth G! Congratulations Elizabeth, I'll be emailing you today.

I have a confession to make: I live in Florida and have never been to Miami! Now that the weather is warm and the sky is clear, I'm dying to take a weekend trip to the beach. With a gorgeous art-deco landscape, pretty palm trees and a splash of Latin flavor, Miami seems like the perfect late-Spring/early-Summer getaway and I can't wait! I'll stroll the beach, sip a fun cocktail and keep the top down all day. If you've been to Miami, what spots are must-sees?

Miami is the perfect excuse to bring a whole bunch of color and pattern to your look! The Tory Burch flamingo print was made for a day in the bay and a chic shorts suit is cool enough to beat the heat but polished enough for the Miami nightlife. Throw in a few pops of pink (and another flamingo!) and you're golden.

To see my other city guides: Paris, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco

1. Joie Mehira Blazer 
2. Tory Burch Sanibel Bikini Top
3. J Crew Classic Link Necklace
4. Joie Merci Shorts 
5. J Crew Everly Satin Pumps 
6. Bauble Bar Disco Bangle (sold out, similar)
7. Tory Burch Flamingo Taryn Cosmetics Case
8. Mint Beach Cruiser

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Saturdays are for farmers market browsing and bookstore hopping. They're for feeding the ducks at the lake, exploring museums and perusing the mall. They're for stops at the neighborhood park, dream house touring (with no intention of buying) and downtown dawdling. Above all, Saturdays are for easy neutral pieces that require minimal fuss!

This weekend take a cue from stylish mommas worldwide and throw on no-brainer pieces like sparkly sandals, a comfy sweater and a pop of pattern. Grab your little one (and Sophie! We can't leave home without her.) and a latte and do a little exploring!

1. Madewell Studio Sweater in Colorfleck
2. Ray Ban Classic Wayfarers
3. Michael Kors Tortoise Watch
4. J Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Stripe 
5. Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
6. J Crew Pilar Glitter Sandals
7. J Crew Panama Hat
8. Starbucks (Iced Caramel Macchiato no whip, lowfat milk is my drink!)
9. Crewcuts Candy Anchor Dress
10. Bugaboo Bee Stroller

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