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green utility

March 16, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

Utility Jacket | White Tee | Jeans | Booties | Bag | Sunglasses | Earrings | Rocksbox Stone Bracelet c/o, Gold Bracelet {similar here}, Buckle Bracelet | Watch | Lipstick {Madere}, Lipgloss {Turkish Delight} | Nail Polish

Happy Monday! I have been searching for the perfect utility jacket for at least a month now. It’s a great jacket for spring and after all the snow, I’ve been dreaming of weather to wear it in! I think it’s a great length to either incorporate into your outfit or just to throw on for a light jacket!

I’ve also had my eye on these stacked heel booties for a few weeks now. I was searching for a casual bootie for spring that gave me a little height but was still comfortable. And these fit that description perfectly! I have a pretty wide foot, so I am sometime hesitant to order shoes online that I haven’t tried on in stores. I took a total chance with these and I am so glad I did! Usually, the first couple times I wear a shoe, it’s just terribly uncomfortable, inevitably ending in blisters and sore feet! I wore these all day Friday and had no problems {which was good since I got enough blisters Saturday at the half marathon!}. I would definitely recommend these if you are in the market for a comfortable, causal, spring bootie 🙂

As I mentioned, Saturday I completed my third half marathon! For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know that it was a torrential downpour during the race, which definitely made things interesting! Stay tuned for a post and pictures later this week 🙂

P.S. Have you signed up for your free first month of Rocksbox yet? You can receive your own box of jewels {just like this fabulous stone bracelet!} right to your front door! Use the code ablondesmomentxoxo 🙂 {You can see my original post about my first Rocksbox set here}

Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by!

more spring jackets I’m loving…

snakeskin for spring

March 12, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

Blouse | Snakeskin Print Jeans, last season CAbi {similar here, under $50 here} | Pumps, C.Wonder {love this version} | Bag {similar under $100 here} | Sunglasses | Earrings {under $50 here} | Ring {similar under $100 here} | Watch | Lipstick

These snakeskin jeans have been a staple in my closet since the fall, and I love that I can continue wearing them as we transition to springtime! I have worn them with a tee and open-toe booties to a sweater or poncho with over-the-knee boots. Now, I’m pairing them with a blouse and heels for the perfect look for a cool, early spring day. And, they are unbelievably comfortable! I love finding a staple piece, whether it’s a shirt, sweater or jeans, that can be worn for three to four seasons of the year. I think I have definitely found it with my snakeskin print jeans!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Spring jeans that are currently on my wish list…

spring handbags

March 11, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

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Happy Wednesday! Today I am sharing three of my favorite handbag trends for spring. I love this laid back, slouchy, drawstring trend I am seeing this year. These bags seem effortless and easy to just throw over your shoulder or use as a crossbody; there is nothing like a good crossbody! The pink handbags are obviously a must for me. I love all the shades from hot pink to the soft pink — my moto is pink goes with everything 😉 And last, but not least, the fun and whimsical bags that will make any outfit pop. I am obsessed with all the floral/rose prints in this collection. No matter what trend you decide to try, I think all these bags make the perfect accessory for spring!

What are some of your favorite spring handbag trends? Thanks for stopping by!

more handbags to love…

pink, navy & stripes

March 9, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

Navy Blazer {on sale!} | Stripe Tee, old {similar here} | CAbi Jeans c/o | Bag, old {love this tote} | Pumps | Sunglasses | Watch | Bracelets: here, here, here, gold stretch, sold out {similar here} | Rocksbox Stacked Ring c/o, Gold Band | Lipstick, Lipgloss

Happy Monday! These pink CAbi jeans are on remix this week {I wore them last here} and I am just loving how they look with navy! Navy is such a spring color for me — I seem to wear SO much in the spring months. I love that these jeans can be paired with so many different accessories and tops. And how perfect is this Kate Spade bow bag?! My husband purchased it for me as a gift several years ago and it became my go-to bag in college — it was the perfect size for all my books and notebooks!

Just a quick post for today — I have a crazy week ahead with the end of my half marathon training and the big race on Saturday! Time for rest, carbs and lots of water to prepare for the big day 🙂

Have a wonderful week everyone and thanks for dropping by!

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shopbop sale picks

March 7, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

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Just a quick post to share with you some of my favorite picks from the amazing ShopBop event! Take up to 25% off your purchase with the code BIGEVENT15!! This is the perfect chance to get some great deals on your favorite spring pieces!

Happy shopping and have a wonderful weekend!

even more…

#hellomarchgiveaway

March 6, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

I have teamed up with awesome bloggers to bring you this $500 Visa gift card PLUS a pair of Ukies pumps of your choice worth $199 and a Greg Michael Savannah Handbag worth $199, for a total of almost $1000!

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leather & lace

March 5, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

White Jacket {love this one too} | Lace Dress {C.Wonder, similar here, under $100 here} | Pumps | Bag {similar here, under $25 here}| Sunglasses | Sabika Earrings & Bracelet {similar here & here} | Ring | Lipstick {#007}

Happy Thursday! Today I am sharing a look that pairs two of my favorite color combinations together — black and white. The contrast of these two colors makes for a super chic look that is perfect for any season. I bought this white faux leather jacket from Nordstrom a few weeks ago and I just love it! I am sometime skeptical of purchasing clothes online {especially faux leather!} because it’s hard to see what the fabric really looks like. I figured that it was a good price, so I might as well give it a try and I could return if it the faux leather looked too cheap! Much to my surprise, it was perfect! I’m super happy with the purchase and I am looking forward to styling it with more pieces as we head into spring. What are your favorite black and white pieces?

Have a wonderful day!

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more black and white pieces I’m loving…

springtime chic

March 4, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

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Happy Wednesday! Today I am sharing some springtime outfit inspiration! I am so ready for spring, and unfortunately, I think I spoke too soon in Monday’s post about the extended forecast…all they are saying for tomorrow’s weather is “several inches of accumulating snow”!! It’s really hard to believe we are having such terrible weather now that it’s March. So, as we gaze out at the accumulating snow, we can dream of warmer weather and prepare our closets for spring with these outfit ideas 🙂

Have a wonderful day and thanks for dropping by!

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more spring inspiration…

post-run smoothie

March 3, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

Today I am sharing a super quick pick-me-up that has been getting me through the last couple of days of my half marathon training. With all this running, I was really feeling tired towards the end of last week and decided that a power smoothie was a necessity! I really wanted to pick ingredients that would boost my energy and allow me to recover, so I chose the standard ingredients of bananas and strawberries, and to make it green, I threw in some spinach.

One of my latest obsession has been this powdered peanut butter. I first heard about it on The Food Network’s The Kitchen {which is my favorite show!}, and I was so excited to find it at my local GNC store. I LOVE peanut butter, but it can be high in fat. But with this powdered peanut butter, 85% of the fat and oils are removed to make a much healthier smoothie additive! I have also included chia seeds in this recipe, but they are totally optional! With a little over a week to go, the end of my training is coming to a close and I am hoping this smoothie will power me through the finish line!

P.S. I should mention that this is the perfect post-workout smoothie as well! You don’t need to be training for a long race to enjoy this delicious drink 😉

Post-Run Smoothie

1 cup almond milk
1 banana, cut into pieces
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon powdered peanut butter {regular peanut butter works fine too!}
1/2 – 1 tablespoons chia seeds, optional

Place the almond milk, spinach, banana, frozen strawberries, powered peanut butter and chia seeds {if using} in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes one large smoothie.

I’ve also included some of my favorite workout pieces that I have been eyeing for race day below. I am loving all these bright colors — perfect for being spotted crossing the finish line on race day 😉

Thanks for stopping by!

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sea green & rocksbox

March 2, 2015 by Rachel McCarthy

Sea Green Sweater {on sale!} | CAbi White Jeans, similar here {on sale!} | Leopard Clutch | Pumps | Rocksbox bracelet, ring & necklace c/o | Earrings | Sunglasses | NARS: Lipstick, Lip gloss

Happy Monday! I don’t know about you, but I am beyond ready for spring. We have so much snow on the ground and it just doesn’t seem to melt — I am so sick of looking at it! But, after seeing the extended forecast, spring might actually be on it’s way. Since it is the first of March and spring should be just around the corner, I thought it was about time to share this J.Crew slouchy sweater {and the color is perfect for the month of March, right?!}. I always look forward to the spring sweaters at J.Crew — they are the perfect texture and thin enough for this time of the year. Not to mention, the colors are always fabulous 🙂

Not only is the sea green sweater a great color for spring, but it is the perfect match for my new Perry Street bracelet. I received this gorgeous bracelet, Gorjana long necklace and Jules Smith stacking rings in my first Rocksbox! For those who haven’t heard of Rocksbox, it’s the perfect way to borrow jewelry before you buy. For a monthly fee, Rocksbox will send you a box of jewelry with the option to borrow, buy or swap at any time. This is the perfect way to enhance your wardrobe with a rotating selection of jewelry! As a Rocksbox member, you are able to login to your account and create a Wish List of pieces you love, and there is even a short questionnaire to fill out to identify your style!

Today, Rocksbox is offering a free month to A Blonde’s Moment readers! Head over to Rocksbox and use the code ablondesmomentxoxo at checkout. The code is valid for 30 days!

I was so excited to receive my first box and cannot wait to see what arrives at my front door next! Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

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Category: fashion

green utility

snakeskin for spring

spring handbags

pink, navy & stripes

shopbop sale picks

#hellomarchgiveaway

leather & lace

springtime chic

post-run smoothie

sea green & rocksbox