Gingham Print

Outfit Details: Adrianna Papell Gingham Fit and Flare Dress (c/o), Loeffler Randall Marmy Sandal, Rebecca Minkoff Saddle Bag, Urban Outfitters Sunglasses
It's back to reality for me and the hubs after 4 weeks of wedding celebrations, travel, honeymooning, and post-wedding celebrations. To say we are overwhelmed with love and happiness is an understatement. The past month of our lives has felt like a complete dream and I can't wait to share a few moments from our special day with you very soon. It has been so hard to transition back to the real world after the honeymoon and time away from social media. I honestly really enjoyed disconnecting from everything and just living in the moment. It's so important to soak in these once in a lifetime experiences. I'm feeling very refreshed and excited to begin the next chapter of my life as Mrs. Soave (it still feels so strange to say that!).
As you may have seen on Instagram and snapchat, Rob and I enjoyed two weeks of travel in Italy for our honeymoon. We made stops in Amalfi, Ravello, Tuscany, Florence, and Rome. I'm still missing the beautiful culture, food, and most of all quality time with Rob. Our lives can be so hectic back at home between work, events, weddings, and family/friend time. I truly cherished exploring with him and eating SO much delicious food. If you haven't been to Italy yet, I highly recommend you add it to your bucket list, especially the Amalfi Coast & Rome. These were my two favorite stops. They are both so charming and beautiful in their own ways. I snapped these pics on our way to Al Moro in Rome. The food is beyond words - if you visit please have the Spaghetti al moro. It is the most delicious pasta I've ever had in my whole life!
The majority of our time in Rome was spent sightseeing. I wish I could share all 1,200+ photos with you because the history of this city is unbelievable. It is extremely hot in Italy this time of year, but I felt perfectly fine exploring in this chic gingham fit and flare from Adrianna Papell. The shape is very flattering and it comes in petite, regular, and plus size.
I hope to be back to blogging more regularly now and can't wait to share more moments from our trip!
xx,

Summer Outfit Layering

Outfit Details: Anthropologie Seapane Dress, PinkSlate Boutique 'Sitting Pretty' Earrings (on sale for $8!), Kate Spade Watch, Franco Sarto Wedge Sandal

Today's look is all about layering patterns and fun details to exude an overall summery feel. Typically I would recommend starting with a slip dress and topping it off with beaded jewelry, but this time of year gets very humid and it's usually too hot to bother with chunky jewelry. What I love the most about this dress from Anthropolgoie is all the fine details. From top to bottom and front to back, the intricate designs feel laid-back, yet fashion-forward all at the same time. For this reason, you do not need to layer jewelry over the outfit. You can simply pull your hair back and give the look some personality with a statement earring, like these jeweled drop earrings from Pink Slate Boutique! 

I wore this dress a few weeks ago when I took a trip to Holly Crest Farm in Locust, NJ. Holly Crest Farm is a 37-acre thoroughbred breeding farm and their broodmares have about 8-10 foals each season that go on to racing careers at Monmouth Park and New York race tracks. I can't get over how beautiful these animals are, they are so full of strength. Their muscles are huge! And let's not forget about the adorable babies. At just two months old, they were nearly my height! I'm hoping to share a picture of the smallest baby on my instagram later this week. It was a 90 degree day and super sticky. Don't judge me for wearing a girly outfit to a farm. I was comfortable the entire time, because this dress is heavenly!! I did, however, change my outfit before going into the field with the babies for obvious reason (i.e. they are super hyper and like to occasionally nuzzle). 

Hope everyone has a very happy, healthy, and safe July 4th weekend. I'll be back next week with more outfit inspiration.

xx,

Jess

Photography by Art Petrosemolo

Headed To Hawaii

Outfit Details: Pink Slate Boutique Headed to Hawaii Dress, LC Lauren Conrad Flip Flops, H&M Belt, Nordstrom BP Hat, Island Margarita Necklace by Pink Slate Boutique

Well, I'm not actually headed to Hawaii, but doesn't this outfit make you want to jump on a plane to somewhere tropical? I wore this handkerchief dress on my recent trip to Florida. It was actually one of the only two cover-ups I brought on this trip with me. I tried to pack as lightly as possible because we traveled to multiple locations and hotels. The flowy fit of this dress makes it appropriate for both the beach and a night out on the town. Paired with strappy sandals and a lacey bralette, it becomes an effortless summer outfit. 

With summer quickly approaching and days spent camped out at the beach, now is the best time to start planning your outfits. Don't wait until the last minute to shop and realize your size no longer exists in the dress or bathing suit you've been eyeing for weeks. Believe me I've been there, and you'll thank me later.

xx,