south moon under the grove shrewsbury – The Rachel Whatever…

December 15, 2016

Hello 29!

Guess what ya’ll!? It’s MY BIRTHDAY! Holllllaaaaa! To celebrate I’m getting super sparkly and super sassy in my blog post today. Check it!

SOUTH MOON UNDER DRESS & BAG C/O || JIMMY CHOO HEELS || ROMAN LUX RING C/O

I LOVE THIS DRESS. !!!! I feel like a sexy little mermaid when I put it on, haha. I’m going to Liberty Science Center After Dark tonight with my best friends to celebrate my birthday so I’m going to be wandering around the museum and doing the climbing wall and touch tunnel and whatnot… but if I wasn’t… I’d be wearing this out tonight. It’s the perfect little party dress! Oh yeah and if it wasn’t 20 degrees outside. What is that madness?! Holy winter. Perhaps I’ll get to wear it on New Years Eve?

So… I’m going to get a little deep with you guys for a hot minute. The past year of my life has been the most challenging thus far. There is no manual that comes with “adulting.” No one has the answers… no one can tell you what to do when all of the sudden your life turns to shit. I have yet to have the mental breakdown I think I deserve. I have somehow, surprisingly kept my cool this year. That being said, things have not gotten any easier, nor do they look like they are going to anytime soon. So I’m setting some goals for the next year to make sure I can continue to keep my cool. Screw Near Years Resolutions… what better time to start changing your life than now, am I right? My first priority is going to be..wait for it… MYSELF! I have a habit of putting other people and their needs before my own. Obviously this excludes my babies. Once you have kids you’re never quite a priority anymore, hah. But in all honesty, I have a hard time saying no. I’m always afraid people are going to be disappointed in me if I don’t come through for something. So my first change will just be to put myself first. Sometimes you have to recharge your own batteries before you can be there for anyone else. Next, I’m going to be healthier, in general. I enjoy working out… I don’t smoke.. I’m don’t drink all that much… eating healthy though? Not my thang. I try, but I mean… why deprive myself? BUT! I’ve already started cutting out my morning bagel (I literally had one every day on the way to work, no lie) and I gotta tell ya, it feels good! Anyway, I’m going to work harder, be more passionate, take myself more seriously and create a life for me and my girls we can all be proud of. Wish me luck guys. :] And cheers to YOU! Thank you, from the very bottom of my heart, for following along for the past few years. Love you, love you, love you.

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December 11, 2016December 12, 2016

A Classic Christmas

Tis the season to deck yourself with some holiday cheer! Between my birthday and holiday parties there is no shortage of events to dress up for. While deep down I reallyy want to strut my stuff in something sparkly and fun (like you’ll see later this week!) for a family Christmas party, a classic dress is key! My love, Kymalexis, and I will be showing you guys our preferred holiday style this year.

DRESSES C/O SOUTH MOON UNDER SHREWSBURY

ON ME: DRESS || HEELS || BAG || ROMAN & SUNSTONE JEWELRY
ON KYMALEXIS: DRESS || SHOES || COAT

The blue dress I’m wearing is one of those things that you just never ever want to take off. It instantly makes you feel confident and sexy, but festive and chic! I really can’t resist buying dresses with lace these days. And this blue! I’m obsessed with the color. Jewel tones have my heart this year.

I don’t go to any hair stylist that runs the streets of Monmouth County, I go to Candace at West Ave Cutters in Atlantic Highlands. When I say she’s the best, I’m not saying it just so say it, I’m saying it because she deserves all the credit in the world for all the beautiful work she does! She’s the best kept secret. She created this updo on the spot when I told her I wanted something romantic but undone. I can’t wait to share more of her work! – Kymalexis

Whatever your traditions are at Christmas, it’s always nice to pick a stand-out outfit to mark the occasion. A bit of glitz and glam is a must no matter what your plans are. Sophisticated yet sexy, this suede dress is an instant classic that I have christmas-tized with red heels and a black clutch. I paired it with this beautiful yet fun leopard fur jacket. South Moon Under doesn’t want you to sacrifice a furry friend or your Kardashian style, so they have selected some amazing faux fur items for our holiday shopping! Can I just add that this coat is super warm and brings out the jersey in me ;P – Kymalexis

So! As you can tell, my gal pal and I are swooning over bold textures this year! Between the little lace dress and this gorgeous suede LBD, (that I should add fits her like a GLOVE) we’re loving the twist on the otherwise simple pieces.

December 5, 2016December 5, 2016

Meet My BFF

Allow me to introduce you all to my girlfraaaan, KymAlexis! A few weeks ago this little love bug asked me to take some pictures of her for her business, and we quickly realized homegirl was a natural in front of the camera. Not only can she rock a pose like nobody’s business, she has killer style. So every now and then she is going to make a cameo on the here, and you can shop her outfits too! The rest of this post is written by the fashionista herself. Enjoy!

SOUTH MOON UNDER SWEATER || ABERCROMBIE LEGGINGS (sold out, similar here) || CHINESE LAUNDRY BOOTS || POOKIE & SEBASTIAN BRACELET

Back in the day there were some strict fashion rules, and in this generation rules were made to be broken. Wearing white was considered a post-Labor Day no-no, but then again, black was once only proper for mourning, ha! We all have 50% black in our closets and there’s no shame in my game. This south moon under sweater is hands down the most comfortable yet fashionable of the South Moon Under apparel that I own, and I’m about to go back and buy it in every color available!

You might see that my jeans are from Abercrombie and fitch and laugh because come on, we all shopped there in high school and never looked back; but i’m a 27 year old women who is 5’1 and 100 pounds so where in this world can i buy a pair of fitted pants and not have to hem them. Well here I am shopping and realizing that I can’t go wrong at this store for my height.

Chinese Laundry is one of my go-to for shoe shopping. They are comfortable and yet always at a reasonable price. The best part about this brand is if you bargain shop then you can head on over to marshals and find yourself saving some mula.

As a profesional organizer, my clients get to share their favorite stores and this is by far my favorite!!!! Pookie and Sebastians is a New York store that is basically a high end South Moon Under. You can’t walk out of this store without buying SOMETHING…. sorry not sorry…. worth every penny 😉

I love having a best friend who is a fashionista because she can share her style with the world and yet encourage us all to dress to impress <3

xoxo

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November 28, 2016

Post Thanksgiving Baggy Sweater

On Thanksgiving I will only wear a loose fitting dress or leggings… or casual eating pants, as I call them. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year for two reasons: it’s one of the few holidays left where my whole family still gets together, and the FOOD! I could live off of mashed sweet potatoes, for real. Unfortunately, for the few days following the gluttony, it’s hard to shove myself into tight fitting clothes. Enter: high waisted skirts and baggy sweaters.

H&M SWEATER || SOUTH MOON UNDER SKIRT C/O || FOREVER21 SOCKS || STUART WEITZMAN BOOTS || REBECCA MINKOFF BAG C/O SOUTH MOON UNDER (similar)|| ROMAN LUXE NECKLACE & RING C/O

Also, can we talk about this bag for a hot minute… I love everything Rebecca Minkoff does. She is actual perfection. This cross body is the perfect size for me, it holds all the necessities; wallet, keys, phone, chapstick, and I love the hardware. It’s my new favorite bag. duh. ALSO! Speaking of Rebecca Minkoff, South Moon Under in the Grove is having a holiday event featuring a RM trunk show! On December 3rd receive 20% off all Rebecca Minkoff items, and enjoy a Winky Lux lip bar, light bites and sweet sips! Just in time for your holiday shopping!! Or ya know, if you want to treat yo’self. ;] (See full event details below).

These over the knee socks are my new jam. I bought three different pairs from Forever21 and I can’t stop wearing them. I bought a black pair to wear with my taupe Chinese Laundry OTK boots, and this pair, and a deep burgundy color. I love the way they peek out over the top of these boots. So cute! I had another special guest with me on this shoot. I can’t get enough of my little ham!

December 3rd, South Moon Under in the Grove Shrewsbury || 10am – 6pm || 20% off all Rebecca Minkoff handbags, small leather goods, and shoes.

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September 16, 2016

Get Dressed Up with South Moon Under

I have one place where I typically stop when I need a dress or outfit for a special occasion/night out. South Moon Under, duh. As if you couldn’t tell from previous blog posts! ;] I’ll be attending a small private shopping party there next week to stock up on some fall essentials, and I can’t wait to browse their new arrivals! I have a few weddings coming up this season and they have started to expand on their special occasion dresses and this one is PER-FECT for these events!

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NEW FRIENDS COLONY DRESS C/O SOUTH MOON UNDER || COSMO HEELS (old, similar here) || JUST FAB CLUTCH (old, similar here) || URBAN OUTFITTERS SHADES

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I was torn between a few different styles, but I loved the subtle cutout on this dress. It’s a little bit edgy without being overly sexy, ya know? The sequin detail is so swoon-worthy as well! Everything about this dress, I love.

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So I’m torn between wearing this dress, or a long gown I bought from Shein (for literally less than $30 hiioo!!) to the wedding next month. It’s October, so I feel like I could totally get away with a floor length dress… but you just never know how fancy the event is going to be or what the brides maids are going to be wearing! So I just don’t know… this SMU dress might just be the perfect stress reliever!

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August 5, 2016

Like a Rolling Stone

Fun fact.. most of my blog pictures are taken in an alley behind my mom’s office because she takes most of my pictures when we have about 10-15 minutes to spare while she’s at work, hah. Other times, we hop out of the car in other random alleys on the way to dinner to take pictures. That happens to be the case here. Alleys apparently make for some pretty backdrops.

FOREVER21 TANK (old, similar here) || BB DAKOTA SKIRT, C/O SOUTH MOON UNDER (similar) || CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN HEELS || LINEA PELLE BAG C/O || FOREVER21 SHADES

This is one of my favorite skirts and I only got to wear it twice before it disappeared for over a year! Luckily, Matt found it in a long lost dry cleaning bag and returned it to me, haha. I’ll never let it out of my sight again! This skirt is perfection. The pleats and the midi length are a far cry from what I can usually be found wearing, but I love that it pairs perfectly with just about anything. So versatile.

I wore this ensemble into the city for a meeting last week, and this must be my lucky #ootd because it landed me a brand spankin new job! HOORAY! I’m so excited to be back in the city, aaaaand lucky for me, it’s only 3 days a week so I still get to spend a lot of time with Charlotte and Kennedy. Actually, my new job is with a company I’ve been working with for about 3 years now in another role, so yeah… hah. But doesn’t it show how friggen cool this company is that you can show up for an interview in a Rolling Stones tank top and they love it? ;]

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June 7, 2016June 7, 2016

Those Santorini Vibes

My dream vacation is a trip to Greece. I want to see the entire country, ever little ancient bit of it. I’m part Greek on my mother’s side, and supposedly still have family there, so getting to Greece someday is on my bucket list. Until then, however, I’ll just wander around in this little Grecian inspired romper and play make believe.

SOUTH MOON UNDER ROMPER ℅ || STEVE MADDEN WEDGES (old, similar here) || DANIRISI BAG ℅ || TOMS SHADES || MICHAEL KORS WATCH || ETTIKA BRACELET ℅

Rompers hold a special place in my heart for the simple fact that they are one of the most comfortable things you can wear while still looking done up if you want to. During the summer my wardrobe is much more relaxed and less complicated; once I don’t have to stress over pairing layers anymore, I don’t. Rompers and sun dresses are the obvious choice in the warmer months requiring minimal effort but never slacking on the style.

Going through my closet I’ve noticed I have a ton of neutral pieces for the season, which is odd to me, as I’ve always loved brights and prints for the summer. I find myself more drawn to items that are comfortable and functional lately rather than statement making, as far as clothing goes. I think I’ll try letting my accessories make the statements for a while, like this gold chain link bracelet from Ettika. It comes in a few different colors… I’m kind of thinking I might want to get one of each and have myself a little arm party.

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April 13, 2016April 15, 2016

What to Wear? Part 2

Like I said in my previous post, I am partnering with Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to create content to support the opening of their new $14 million dollar nightclub Premier. They are hosting me this weekend, and I need help picking out an outfit! This may just be the dress for the occasion. When I think of Atlantic City I see something more like this. However, I feel like I must mention this dress wasn’t exactly my first choice. It’s tight… SUPER tight. Barely any room for food, drinks, or ya know, breathing in general, but I’m so drawn to the hot pink color and fun and flirty vibes it gives off.

SOUTH MOON UNDER DRESS ℅ || H&M JACKET || JUST FAB SHOES ℅ (similar here, here, here) || LINEA PELLE BAG ℅ || RAY BANS SHADES

This dress cracks me up because on the model on the website it actually looks loose, but if you have even the slightest curves it will hug you like a damn glove. I tried on the next size up and the fit was all wrong, so you almost want it to fit you tighter, if that makes sense.

Ok guys! Now that you’ve seen both options, help me choose! Which dress should I wear down to Atlantic City this weekend? A classic LBD, or this LPD? Leave a comment below and help me pick one!

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July 21, 2015

Chiquita Banana

When I threw this outfit on the other day my husband told me I looked like the woman on the Chiquita Banana stickers. At first I was offended but then I was like… well he’s not wrong, haha! What do you think? Should I throw a fruit basket on my head to complete the look?

HOLLISTER TOP || SOUTH MOON UNDER SKIRT ℅ || TARGET SHOES (similar) || SOUTH MOON UNDER EARRINGS ℅ || DANIRISI BAG ℅ || ROMAN LUXE CUFF ℅ (similar) || ANTHROPOLOGIE SHADES

So I mean… when wearing an outfit like this you obviously go and frolic in fields with your children, right? Because that’s totally what I did here. Charlotte is becoming quite the little helper. She’s even been interested in taking the photos herself lately which has been a lot of fun! I want to get her into as many things early on as I can. I also feel the need to mention that Matt and Charlotte picked out this shirt for me. They have great taste. ;]

Above I’m showing her my ‘signature pose’ as you may call it, ha! Then I’m holding her water for her as she “does her poses for the camera.” How quickly I became her assistant! She runs the show… seriously.

I picked up this skirt when I was picking out an outfit for my South Moon Under party. I knew I wasn’t going to wear it to that event but I had to have it in my life! It was beautiful and when I tried it on I felt so feminine. It’s the kind of skirt you can twirl around in. I wore it during the day with a more billowy white crop top and sandals but switched it up for the evening and added the Roman Luxe cuff. I feel like this skirt is extremely versatile; the kind of bottoms you can throw on a graphic t-shirt and denim jacket with for a more relaxed feel, or a lacy black top and strappy heels to really dress it up and that is why I’m obsessed with it!

March 17, 2015March 18, 2015

Leather Dress Done Up… and Down

When you invest in pieces to put in your closet there are a few things you should always consider: will it still be wearable (“in style”) a few years from now? aka – a classic piece. Is it flattering? Don’t spend money on something that doesn’t make you feel like a 10. Finally, and most important to me, is it versatile? Can you wear it a few different ways and mix and match it with other items to create a unique look? If you’ve answered yes to any/all of these questions, then go ahead. Treat yo’self! This BB Dakota leather dress, for example, perfectly fits the versatile mold.

DRESS: BB DAKOTA C/O SOUTH MOON UNDER || SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN || BAG: FOREVER21 || SHADES: CHANEL (similar) || NECKLACE: C/O ROMAN LUXE || RING: C/O ROMAN LUXE

This was one of those dresses that I saw on the hanger and loved, and then put it in the dressing room and was like ehhh, and then tried it on and was like OH EM GEE. I was pleasantly surprised by the fit and especially by how it made me feel. (One word: meow). The pockets make it pretty amazing too… I really am a sucker for anything with pockets, automatic bonus points.

Confession: I didn’t even realize this was a versatile dress until I went out to take these pictures and threw on a casual jacket and slip on sneakers for running around and I was like wait… this still looks good! haha, you’ll see that look later, for now enjoy my classed up night time look!

For anyone in the New Jersey area, you absolutely must stop by the brand new South Moon Under store in the Grove Shrewsbury for their grand opening party this Saturday! Nicky Hilton will be stopping by to sign copies of her new book, plus giveaways, snacks and sips, and amazing shopping opportunities! See the flyer for more details, hope to see you there! If you can’t make it to the event but still want to go on a South Moon Under shopping spree, visit my Instagram tonight at 8:00pm for the chance to win a $1,000 gift card!