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Spring Shopping At The Mills At Jersey Gardens + Betsey Johnson GIVEAWAY!

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There comes a point after a long winter, a gal is ready to pack up those comfy cozy sweaters and break out the lighter fabrics and vibrant colors. I, my friends… have been beyond that point for a few weeks now.

My latest Instagram takeover with The Mills At Jersey Gardens could not have come at a better time! I practically hopped on a jet plane and flew over to the outlets– bring on the florals and open toe shoes, please and thank you!!

Spied at the Kate Spade outlet– soooo much 40%-50% goodness goin’ on over there!

Want to the scoop??

Follow along @TheMillsAtJersey for all the colorful, spring-vibing details!

Today and every Tuesday this month, local bloggers will be taking over The Mills At Jersey Gardens Insta-account and sharing amazing finds, trends and deals– AND giving away some fantastic prize packs along the way!

MORE THAN PINK GIVEAWAYS!
From April 10 – May 31, SIMON Malls has partnered with Susan G. Komen to support the organization’s Bold Goal of reducing the mortality rate of breast cancer by 50% within the next 10 years.  Through the More Than Pink movement, SIMON centers, including The Mills at Jersey Gardens, will raise awareness and funds by selling $10 Discount Cards, which provide 25% off one item at participating retailers, with all proceeds benefitting Susan G. Komen, as well as donating  $1 from every purchase of a Susan G. Komen branded Visa gift card to support the cause. Staff at the Guest Services booth will also get into the spirit by wearing pink accessories throughout the campaign.

In honor of SIMON’S More Than Pink campaign, I’m thrilled to be giving away these awesome summer staples below to one lucky reader, courtesy of The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

Whether you are planning a spring break getaway or just plain ol’ planning for those easy breezy beach days of summer– you will want to enter this one!!

ENTER TO WIN!

Cejon Glorentine lace cover-up $34.99 / Betsey Johnson Two Tone  Panama Straw Hat $19.99

Available at Century 21 at The Mills At Jersey Gardens!

HOW TO ENTER


More Than Pink– Mills At Jersey Gardens Giveaway!

Must be 18 years old to enter. US only. No purchase necessary. 

Winner will be chosen randomly through Gleam.io Random Selector and contacted via email. A reply to the winning email is required within 24 hours before a new winner is chosen. The winner’s entries will be verified. BMLPR will be fulfilling winner prizing directly. Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery of prize. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are in no way associated with this giveaway. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Corine Ingrassia reserves the right to choose a different winner in the case that the randomly chosen winner refuses to co-operate with rules, reply to winning email in 48 hour time period or does not have verifiable entries. 

PS OBSESSED: Must Have Bell Sleeves For Spring!

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Every season has its trends– you love some, others not so much– but I don’t know, you guys!  These 2017 spring trends all look good in my book!

One of my biggest favorites? The bell sleeve!

 

Top $15/ Envelope clutch $8 –Primark! *high fives*

Tops with lots of detail are just plain fun and these exaggerated sleeves add drama and make a statement.

It’s a trend that can be worn dozens of different ways, always giving a totally different vibe.

For the office– pair with dress pants, pencil-skirt and heels

For dinner or date night– pair with skinny jeans and strappy heels

For a laid back look– pair with skinnies, shorts, ballet flats or sandals.

Feeling Boho chic? Pair a bell sleeved smock dress or romper with boots or gladiators!

You see what I mean?  These are a spring wardrobe must-have– rock those dramatic sleeves everywhere. 

Below are some of my current faves:

What do you think of this dramatic spring trend?

BunToppers: Collectable Hair Accessories Little Girls Will Love!

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A little girl can never have too many accessories, am I right?

If we’re connected on Instagram, you may have seen that this morning Delaina and I were playing with fun new hair accessories while getting ready for school today.

These hair accessories are called BunToppers. We received them in the mail last week. Laina was obsessed INSTANTLY and waited patiently for me to give the green light to rock them.

Buns and ponies are go-to hairstyles on busy mornings (are there ever mornings that aren’t busy?)– but admittedly not the most exciting hair style. BunToppers are the perfect way to give an otherwise “ordinary” bun or pony, extraordinary flare.

Each BunTopper has their own look and interests. And what’s more is that these adorable little hair pins are collectable– there are 8 in total.

Laina documented her experience and hair style (which by the way she thought up all on her own. I’m merely her stylist taking orders these days) on her blog. You can see her kid-perspective there!
BunToppers can be found online and retail for $9 each (which includes shipping)

3/23 ETA new pricing

You Should Go And Love Yourself: Sweet Valentines Day Steals + Deals

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Friends!

Whether you are coupled up or single this year, I wanted to take a minute to remind you guys– this celebration of love is not limited to love in the romantic sense. Oh no, it’s not. Self-love is something worth celebrating too!

And while there’s no denying that bouquets of roses and things that bling are what Valentine’s Day dreams are made of, do you know what else can make a gal’s heart flutter this Valentine’s Day?  Scoring some incredible deals on styles you can rock right into spring.

There are some serious Valentine’s day deals to be had and still time to scoop them up!

So go on, practice a lil’ self-love and indulge in some online shopping for Y-O-U!

xo

Cori

Valentine Sale Picks

My pick: This versatile bell sleeve sweater. See how you can wear it 3 ways here.

My pick: This bell sleeved shoulder top

  • J.Crew 20% off tops and pants + free shipping. CODE: MUSTHAVES.  Ends 2/14

My pick: This striped off the shoulder top

  • Express 30% off dresses and suits

My pick: This black sheer bell sleeve shift dress

  • LOFT 40% off Cupid’s Picks + Sale Styles

My pick: This lace up back top

  • Macy’s EXTRA 20% off sale prices with code LOVE. Ends 2/14

My pick: These Kenneth Cole open toe booties

My pick: These distressed girlfriend jeans

Happy Shopping!

Fresh Outlet Finds + The Eliza J jumpsuit you NEED in your closet – #FoundAtSimon

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With Valentines’ Day coming up and spring on the horizon (I swear, it is so close I can see it!), I’m excited to share with you some fresh new finds on my latest outlet haul at The Mills At Jersey Gardens!

This Eliza J. Jumpsuit which I shared briefly last week, is probably my favorite find because not only is it timeless, flattering and insanely comfy, it is retailing online for around $118 and I scored it at Century 21 for $69.99!!– and that makes my heart sing. While at the Mills, I also popped in Burlington and snagged these gold strappy shoes for $25, double choker necklace for $5.99 (FIVE. NINTY. NINE!) and completed the look with that INCREDIBLE Gold metal belt at the Express outlet for under $20!

While at the Mills, I also popped in Burlington and snagged these gold strappy shoes for $25, double choker necklace for $5.99 (FIVE. NINTY. NINE!) and completed the look with that INCREDIBLE Gold metal belt at the Express outlet for under $20!

The entire outfit totaled the full retail price of the Eliza J jumpsuit– $118! 

And that my friends, is why I love outlet shopping!

You can follow along today on Instagram to see more fab finds from my latest shopping haul– @MillsAtJersey

MORE FINDS + INSTA TAKE-OVERS EVERY WEEK IN FEBRUARY

The Mills will also be teaming up with some more savvy shopping bloggers in the tri-state this month, so be on the look out every Tuesday this month!

2/14 – Cristie Ritz-King of Reinvention Girl

Follow Cristie: TWITTER | INSTAGRAM

2/21 – Yours truly will be back! Woot!

2/23 – Dana Pragg of Daily Fashionista

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Follow Dana: TWITTER| INSTAGRAM

Disclosure: This post was written in partnership with The Mills At Jersey Gardens

What To Wear: Vegas Concert Style That Makes A Statement Without Showing Too Much Skin

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Today a few of my friends are Vegas bound for the weekend while I, on the other hand, am ortho-bound to have my little girl’s pallet expander installed– I know what you’re thinking, they are probably SO jealous of me.

Even though I couldn’t make this Vegas girls getaway, I did get to live vicariously through them by styling up a few outfits for the trip- which is always fun!

What to Wear to Vegas Without Showing Too Much Skin

I had so much fun putting these outfits together! Read on to see the outfits I created that are perfect for Vegas, but also don’t show off too much.

outfits hanging up that are perfect for Vegas fashion

Does this tiered choker not scream Vegas???
A gold tiered choker that is perfect to wear to Vegas

Style Me Britney

One of the things that sparked this whole trip was Britney Spears’ residency show at Planet Hollywood.

Is there anything more Vegas than Britney? Her music, her style– her abs– that we’ve all made and broke countless New Years resolutions to achieve (or maybe that was just me).
I dress the way I want. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not. A quote from Britney Spears

The Key to Fashion: Be You

The key to finding any perfect outfit is always to stay true to who you are. The friend I was shopping for is a 30-something, die-hard Britney fan– though her personal style– a little less skin-baring than Brit 😉

For her, Vegas style meant skipping some of those plunging necklines and super short hemlines and opting for something equally fab, sexy and sophisticated– and trust– sophisticated sin-city is a style that can absolutely be achieved!

My 9 No-Fail Vegas Style Tips

(that don’t require showing it all)

  • Dark wash or black denim is always a safe option.
  • Sequins are always in style in Vegas. Blazers, tops, dresses– there is something sequin out there for everyone.
  • Leather and lace= sexy. If you aren’t a fan of leather pants or skirts, try working it into your look with accessories.
  • A hot pair of heels are a must! Remember: platform=comfort. And heeled boots can look HOT when paired with a fancy dress!
  • Dress up a simple top with flashy statement accessories.
  • Jumpsuits can be just as sexy as short rompers and can go from day to night–find one you love and slay!
  • Think about your favorite features (shoulders? legs?), the ones that make you feel most fab and then flaunt them! 
  • Cold shoulder tops make everyone’s arms look fab!
  • When in doubt– black is your BFF for a perfect nightlife look.

Cold Shoulder Top Inspo


Red Cold Shoulder top with Gold Choker - a perfect Vegas outfit

Jumpsuit Inspo


Black jumpsuit with gold belt. A conservative and modest Vegas outfit

A Las Vegas mood board with outfits

Sequin, Leather & Lace Inspo

A sequin top, white jacket, and dark denim jeans

 Black and silver outfit with feathers and sequins - this is perfect for a Vegas Girl's Getaway

More Fashion Tips

Fashion makes me smile! Read some more of my fashion articles to give you a little inspo for your next trip!

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