Wow Mom with C.Wonder

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So let's talk Mother's Day (Mom, if you are reading this post, stop now!). Mother's Day is right around the corner, so if you don't already have May 11th  marked on your calender, this is your friendly reminder. Not only can you shop the Mother's Day Gift Guide at C. Wonder, you can use the C.Wonder codes at Coupons.com to find the best deals!

Growing up I got along with my mom, but we definitely had our moments as most mother/teenage daughter relationships do. As the years have passed, my mom has become one of my dearest friends, by choice. I'm blessed to call her a friend in addition to mom and she still offers that motherly advice, if not always prompted, but she is the best and needs reminding of that sometimes! But I always know that I can have someone to go shopping with, get mani/pedis with and even just to get a reassuring voice on the other end of the phone after a rough day at the office. 

My mom (let's be real, she looks like she is my sister) and I celebrating our first day of NYFW last fall. 

So to celebrate my mom, why not treat her with something special? Here are a few things picked out from that I would love to get my mom for her special day. She travels quite often for her job so I think it would be fun to spruce up her travel accessories with a monogram luggage tag, a candle to help keep those hotel rooms smelling like home (are candles allowed in hotel rooms - ?), a travel cosmetic bag for those beauty essentials, and of course a cross-body bag to keep her hands free when she is traveling through airports. The finishing touch would be two initial necklaces, one representing my older brother and me!

Like what you see here and want to get your hands on some great gifts for mom? I've teamed up with Cheryl from Oh to Be a Muse and other bloggers to give you the chance to win a $500 C.Wonder e-gift card when you enter this Mother's Day Giveaway courtesy of Coupons.com. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and ends May 9, 2014.

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Glam of Thrones with Sorrelli Jewelry

If you have known me for any length of time or followed this blog from it's beginning you would know that I'm utterly obsessed with reading. So much so that even in middle school I was dubbed with the nickname "Books", thankfully 'Sami' was what stuck through those formidable years.

Nevertheless my love for reading and devouring the written word has never left me. While I love a good murder mystery or beach read, you can usually find me with the latest YA novel to hit the shelves (between Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and the Divergent Series...they have all been read countless times). I was recently contacted by Sorrelli Jewelry to let you know about their latest collaboration with New York Times best-selling author, Melissa De La Cruz and her new series The Ring and The Crown. To find out more about the novel, watch the trailer here, or follow along on Pinterest! PS. Fun fact, she's also author of Witches of East End, one of my new guilty pleasure TV shows!

Sorrelli is offering a discount code to all of my readers through the end of the month, simply enter GLAMOFTHRONES at check out for 10% off your purchase! Inspired by three characters in the story, Sorrielli Jewelry has curated jewels to match each personality of the characters in the novel, Ronan, Aewlyn, and Marie. My personal favorite? Aelwyn's collection.

The best news? I'm giving away a copy of The Ring and The Crown to one of my lucky readers! Just enter the contest below and the winner will be announced May 1st!

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My Style: Colorblock Jacket

gifted Easy Pickins Colorblock Jacket | gifted Sea of Pearls Tee | Gap Jeans | Topshop Slip-On Sneakers

When the forecast calls for rain and you have every intention of taking outfit pictures, fashion bloggers have no choice than to get creative. As you can see here, I had to shoot inside my very messy home, though you cannot see the mess in these pictures. Had I flipped the camera around to every other corner of my house you would see wedding DIY projects in mid-creation, wedding gifts that have arrived in the mail but have yet to be put away, and even a suitcase I haven't unpacked. It's all about being real here people, especially when your pup demands your attention and could care less you that you are trying to look decent in a picture. 

These days I have seen my style change more towards minimalistic and simple, I am turning into a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal. This rainy day called for outerwear that offered a bit of warmth when the forecast called for 60s and it was really only in the 40s. This leather sleeved jacket is perfect for these finicky spring days!

See how the all the co-founders of Midwest Bloggers styled their Easy Pickins piece here!

ModCloth | Wanelo Uniquely You Outfit Challenge

Last week ModCloth reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in participating in their Wanelo Uniquely You outfit challenge and I accepted! I'm always up for a style challenge. They asked if I could style a look around the Bouquet of Season Dress. At first look one could consider it a more dressy piece; however, I instantly wanted to dress it down taking it from a night out and remixing it with pieces to make it suitable for the weekend! With the farmer's market opening in a few weeks, I put together this perfect market day look.

Let's talk about these sandals - are you on the fence about Birkenstocks? I used to wear them all the time when I was little and am having a bit of a happy dance on the inside that they have taken the street style world by storm. This neutral pair is perfect to test them back out, or you can try and branch out with a colored sandal, I'm loving these yellow sandals.

Throw on your denim vest, gold accessories and make sure to have your market bag as you head out the door! I can't wait for the abundance of fresh flowers, fruits and veggies ready to be devoured this summer!

Head over to Wanelo to see my style board curated with this casual weekend look and you can always find more stylish dresses at ModCloth today!