Best of Fashion 2019

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Hey Guys,
Since I created a Best of Beauty 2019 I decided to do a dedicated fashion edition as well. You can check out my Best of Makeup 2019 here and Best of Skincare 2019 here. On to the fashion! Below I will be discussing both specific items as well as trends that I was loving in the past year. There were some standout products/trends that I loved and decided to narrow the list down to things that I was OBSESSED with this past year. Keep reading to hear about the fashion pieces and trends that I was loving in 2019!

Michael Kors Dome Crossbody Bags

Over the years I have become a big fan of Michael Kors handbags. I own a handful of larger bags but I definitely feel like these dome bags are my favorite. I got one of my bags at TJ Maxx, one at the Michael Kors outlet, and one off Poshmark. Even though I carry around a larger bag during the week, I always switch over to these small dome crossbodys on the weekend. They are small enough that they are not a pain to carry but large enough to fit all the essentials plus some. They are perfect for running errands, exploring different places, going out to dinner, or out to bars/clubs. Prior to discovering these crossbodys, I used to use wristlets when I went out to dinner or for drinks because I hated having to carry around a big bag. The negative side of wristlets are that they are small and you can only fit so much in them. You also still have to carry it around your wrist which can get heavy if you have your phone in there. I can be hands free with these crossbodys and they allow me to fit everything from my phone, money/cards, makeup, medicine, my cell phone, and even a small wallet! I am obsessed with these and will be taking one to Italy as my main purse I will use on my trip.

OOTD: Newport Vineyards

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Hey Guys,
I have recently taken the time to capture more of my OOTD (outfit of the day) so that I can share them with you. These kind of posts are always fun and allow me to style pieces rather than just show you clothing that I purchased in a haul video. I am going to do my best to share these type of posts at least once a month or once every other month. It will depend on how many blog posts I get up and if the weather is willing to cooperate or not (as well as if Colin is willing to take the pictures lol). While I love fashion, I am not standing outdoors in the winter with no jacket on just to get a shot. So as of right now, while the weather is warm and the days are longer plan to see more of these type of posts.

Colin's sister came home to visit from L.A. so we decided to do something fun that weekend. We went to Newport Vineyards in Middletown, RI. I didn't think to take any pictures of the grounds but wanted to share my experience with you guys as well as my fashion for the day.

Colin and I are huge wine lovers and attend tastings as much as we can. I've been to a few wineries in MA and think that they are such a fun day trip. I went to Newport Vineyards a couple of  years ago and have wanted to go back ever since. I really enjoyed the wine there and the vineyards are beautiful. They have a couple of restaurants onsite. They also have a brewery for people who are more into beer (or would like to check out both)!

It was the perfect day to go and be outside. The weather was in the low 80's and sunny. We did a wine tasting first where we got to try 6 wines. It did get a little hot in the sun doing the tastings but luckily they had canopies to stand under. We grabbed lunch at the Taproot Brewing Company which is part of the same building as the winery. I liked that you could purchase flights to sample different wines/beers however, I wish I went to Brix Restaurant instead. They just had more offerings food wise. One side note...if you are ordering the cheese board at either places; 3 choices of cheese legit gives you 3 little pieces of cheese lol. The last time I was here I remember getting more but things have changed a lot since then. We were really surprised when our cheese plate came for the 3 of us to share. It  only included  3 little pieces of cheese with some jam, nuts, and bread. Don't get me wrong; it was good but the serving was enough for maybe one person and definitely not three. On the other hand, the Bacon and Taproot Beer Cheese dip was amazing. Overall, it was a great day and I highly suggest checking out this winery if you are in MA /RI or visiting the area!