Outfit:

Embroidered sweater (h&m, White Plains NY), $17.00 (on sale from $50), Flying Monkey jeans (Mixology Clothing Co, Scarsdale NY), $40.00 (on sale from $75), Chinese Laundry block heels (DSW, White Plains NY), $40.00

Grey sweater (h&m, White Plains NY), $19.99 (on sale from $60), gold drop hoops (Jules by Joanne, Scarsdale NY), $10.00

When I go home to White Plains for vacation, I know that there will be a fair share of retail therapy.  My mom and I did not fool around!  We hit up all of our favorite spots – Forever21, h&m, DSW, Target…fast fashion retailers that I don’t have in the non-chain land of Vermont.  I usually dart straight to the sale rack, especially when I’m in the unfamiliar territory of a store with items above $10 (oh do I love dirt cheap thrifting!).  But you can find some pretty trendy things when you have a store like h&m that carries unlimited, cheaply made products.  These sweaters were special finds!  As I’ve mentioned, I have a love for embroidery (trending like cray) and cozy sweaters.  I found both for under $20!  Sure, it’s the end of winter, but in cold VT I think I can manage a good amount of wears before it’s time to whip out the sundresses!  I can basically live in this super soft, dark grey sweater!

Loving pairing both sweaters with these super comfortable jeans that I can kick, stretch and kick in (Molly Shannon SNL skit. anybody?!), and my new block heels that will sass-ify any outfit!  Excited to pair these shoes with flow-y dresses and shorts as it gets warmer!

Occasion: Kripalu Retreat

On my way home, I stopped in the Berkshires for a retreat at Kripalu, a meditation and yoga center.  It was AMAZING!  I was in a program called “Embrace Your Weird” by Lisa Jakub and it covered tools for anxiety (something I know all too well) and being your most authentic self.  I absolutely loved it and took so much away from a 2 1/2 day visit.  It is in a picturesque location and when I wasn’t in the program I was exploring, doing a free-sprited yoga dance, and eating THE most delicious, healthy food (pictured above).  I felt restored, revitalized, and filled with positive nutrients to carry me through to the Spring!