Jump. Romp. Wear.

There's a reason why jumpsuits and rompers have fun names... Because they're fun to wear! 

The epitome of effortless style, rompers, playsuits, jumpsuits, whatever you want to call them, cover all the bases when it comes to day and evening looks. Jumpsuits tend to be more sophisticated, and can even be worn to the office, while rompers have that young, playful spirit to them which I personally love. Plus, you can still wear the style you love, yet, play up their best attributes.

Rompers are well-suited for those who like to wear shorts and skorts.

Jumpsuits have that Studio 54 disco vibe to them, but can be worn to formal occasions with the right accessories.

Of course, I had to look across the pond to many of my favorite UK brands like Boohoo (where the skort romper is from), Miss Selfridge (the fuchsia jumpsuit), New Look and Topshop (the red crochet playsuit) to find these pickins... because they LOVE a playsuit in England. And I do, too!

Midi to the Max

Ladies, break out those gams. Get that mani/pedi game in check... because it's officially skirt season!!!

And it only took 6 months of miserable weather to get here.

Being the self-proclaimed skirt connoisseur that I am, this year, I've been eying up midi skirts. Now, I'm a short girl  (5'4") and initially I thought entering this territory would look a little ridiculous on me, and make me appear shorter than I truly am. 

But the simple trick of elongating my lets by wearing heels versus flats with a midi skirt really does work. Plus, I love the leather piattes on this skirt from one of my favorite UK-based fashion brands, Darling Clothes. I truly feel like a British lady who lunches in this outfit. Perhaps a little shopping on Regent Street after? 

Sounds like a plan!

Peter Pan Beaded Collar Top - Forever 21 / Leather Piatte Midi Skirt - c/o Darling Clothes / Kiss Me Clutch - Pixie Market / Polka Dot Wedges - Two Lips, purchased at DSW / Extreme Cat Eye Sunglasses - c/o Sunglass Warehouse / Henri Bendel Bracelet / Love Bracelet

My Bendel Girl Fashionista Style

As you know, one of my favorite stores that truly captures the spirit of being a fashionista is Henri Bendel. Every time I step inside, which happens to be at the Short Hills Mall where I hosted a VIP Shopping event during Christmas in 2012, a sense of euphoria rushes over me as I look at all the sparkling, dazzling and just straight up fabulous jewelry and accessories they offer.

Out of all their iconic Bendel Girl illustrations, drawn by Izak Zenou, the Fashionista is undoubtedly me. Their latest Spring catalog celebrates all the vibrancy of color - filled with dreamy blues, signature Henri Bendel stripes and of course, stunning jewelry decked out in sparkle. Henri Bendel is never at a loss for details, and this spring, I am following their lead and rocking some serious color, and style!

My Bendel Girl Fashionista Style wish list includes

(from left to right):

A-List Grommet Satchel

Waldorf Cocktail Cuff in Blue

Cityscape iPhone Case

Buckle Up Bolt Double Wrap Bracelet in Pink

Sole Ambition Striped Loafer

Ray-Ban Aviator Metal Mirrored Sunglasses in Green

Centennial Stripe Kaleidoscope Mini Zip

Stiletto Spike Stack Rings

Have a Henri Bendel wish list of your own? Well, starting Friday, March 20 and ending Wednesday, April 2, with a purchase of $150 or more (in store or online), you'll receive this cheeky, limited edition canvas Henri Bendel tote! 

Stop by your local Henri Bendel store, or ,if you're in New Jersey at the Short Hills Mall, and get Bendel Girl ready for Spring! 

*Henri Bendel has asked me to creature an original post featuring my personal selections of their offerings. I have received a gift as compensation. 

Aztec Inspiration

This is what happiness looks like after you've been snowed in at your house for the day. Yes, there was a foot of snow on the ground, but I had to get out of the house... Duty calls when it comes to blogging, and if that means I had to endure the snow drifts, so be it!

Plus, the snow is an excuse to wear this amazing Aztec print jacket I got for Christmas from Forever 21. The print is beautiful, and the oversized lapels leave me feeling cozy, and can be button-up into a shawl collar.

All this weather has me pining for a vacation. Although that's not in sight until the summer, I've been entertaining the idea of a quick weekend away in Florida... Oh, and England is hopefully (fingers crossed) on the horizon this year! Send me your good vibes that all goes as planned!

Aztec Print Parka - Forever 21 / Lion Pendant Necklace - c/o Sole Society / Peplum Sweater - ASOS / Black Skinny Pants - H&M / Buckle Up Boots - Forever 21 / Madison Leather Lindsay Satchel - Coach / Round Frame Sunnies - c/o SunglassWarehouse.com

Gold Dust Woman with LuLu*s

I definitely don't hide the fact that music is a big influence on my style. Among all the looks I pull together, the ones that have nods to music icons like Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Deborah Harry are my favorite. 

I'm feeling especially gypsy-like in this black knit turban that I paired with the warmest, coziest, and let's face it, pretty damn amazing Aztec printed wrap sweater and 4 buckle Bamboo Sharpay ankle booties from LuLu*s. The gold metal tips and gold buckles on the booties have an 80s feel to them while the sweater makes me want to get my Stevie Nicks "Gold Dust Woman" on. Pun intended.

Stevie Nicks loved her some funky head shawls and slouchy berets in the 70s, then went into a whole indulgent glam rock vibe for the 80s. I'm a fan of the later purely on the fact that platforms were practically invented during the disco era. 

At the core, my outfit started with a basic tee and jeans, but layered with pieces that have so much umph and texture, I love how it turned out. I wore this for a day of shopping, lunching and just plain ol' cold weather. 

Black Tee - Old Navy / Aztec It Out Print Wrap Sweater - c/o LuLu*s / Bamboo Sharpay Belted Ankle Boots - c/o LuLu*s / Grey Pleated Knee Skinny Jeans - Forever 21 / Camille Bag - c/o Sole Society / Black Turban - Forever 21 

Edgy Accents

My idea of being comfortable on the weekends is wearing all the things I can't wear to work. Leggings have always been a part of my style routine way before skinny jeans came along... I own nothing put leggings and jeans, actually - no bootleg, straight leg pants for me. Having skinny legs used to be a complex of mine, but once I discovered skinny jeans and leggings, I haven't strayed away from em'.

Gearing up for my hosting duties at the upcoming SPANX Booty Bash event this Saturday at Garden State Plaza in Paramus, I slipped into a pair of Ready-To-Wow! Riding Leggings on Saturday for an afternoon of Fall activities. While I put this outfit together for the afternoon, it actually transitioned quite well for a dinner date with my hubby thanks to the faux leather panels on the lower leg. Plus, I love how chic they look with my Banana Republic Pascha Pumps. That metallic heel - love! 

I'm in for a very busy week before I head to New York for the LuckyFABB Conference on Thursday. If you're attending, please don't be a stranger if you see me! Or, follow me on Twitter and Instagram for highlights during the conference! 

Heart Print Blouse - SpottedMoth.com / Ready-To-Wow Riding Leggings - c/o Spanx / Banana Republic Pascha Pump / 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel / Leather and Jersey Panel Jessica Jacket - Rachel by Rachel Roy / butterLONDON Nail Polish in Jaffa / Riveting Romance Cuff - c/o Sorrelli

Preppy Chic

When opportunity knocks - you answer it. And when J.CrewFactory.com puts the Emery Flats on sale,

you buy them. 

I have a feeling I'll be wearing the Emery flats a lot in the next couple of weekends, just like I did for a Fall outing on Sunday with my husband. The weekend started out seeing two of our dear friends tie the knot - which lead to my evident recovery on Saturday.

Our plans to eat zeppelos at the local Italian fair went belly up on Sunday, so we decided to do a little local exploring in town. A leather little, a dash of brightness and of course, a whole lotta black makes this my ideal Sunday activity outfit. Even if all it was was eating burritos and killing time at the park...

Gold Polka Dot Button Up Blouse - Forever21 / Jersey Knit Pants - Candies from Kohls / Emery Flats - J.CrewFactory.com / Camille Laser Cut Satchel - c/o SoleSociety.com  / Leather Jacket - Zara / NYC Cosmetics Lipstick - Blue Rose