Kate Spade Sale, Hair Cut and Computer Issues

I'm so excited for the weekend! Time to relax and enjoy time with family.

And guess what happened today?

My computer stopped working. Well it powers up, but the screen is white. This is the second time my Sony Vaio has been giving me issues. In June the motherboard was replaced, and now this. My hubs is telling me to buy a Mac desk top, I just don't know at this point. I'm pretty discouraged. It should be fixed in a few days :)

On the brighter side! Kate Spade is have 30% off your purchase! Use coupon code: F12FFUS

There are a few things I have been eyeing! Some of their bangles are charming.

Don't forget to go through Ebates before purchasing anywhere on the web. It really needs to become a habit. And right when you make your first purchase of $25 bucks, they will send you a $10 gift card. I actually used mine a couple days ago at Target. Pretty sweet :)

Here is a link if you haven't signed up yet:

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=%2FQXL2BzISkcPnZjOMTVcDw%3D%3D

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Till Next Time.


Always Lovely,

Luba

P.S.

I got my hair cut/trimmed yesterday. Here is a pic right after. Btw workout outfit is from Target. Love their champion brand.

And last pic is what I want to do to my hair as soon as I reach the length.

Nordstrom Picks - Blazer, Booties, Jeans, & Tops

There is no surpise that I am a huge fan of Nordstrom and their outlet, The Rack.  I always find great deals and unique pieces.  Here are a few items that are pleasing to the eye ;)

 

 

 

 

Sam Edelman Lisle Boots

 

These booties are effortless and the Red color is irresistible.  I can see myself pairing it with dresses and skinnies.  They also come in Black, Olive, Burgundy, and Saddle.

 

 

Truth and Pride Floral Silk Blazer

 

How charming is this blazer?! I seriously own a few blazers from Truth & Pride and they are all so remarkably made!  This one has a tuxedo shawl lapel and is made of silk.  It' versatile and pretty!

 

 

 

Wildfox 'Je T'aime' Graphic Deep V-Neck Tee

 

I love Wildfox for their chic and rock n' roll vibe.  This one caught my eye.  Je T'aime means "I Love You" in French.  Ok how darling is that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pure Sugar Peplum Blouse

 

I'm a lover of floral prints and this one was no exeption.  I love the contrast sleeves and peplum hem! I am huge on the retro look and this would work perfectly paired with a pencil skirt or a sharp pair of bell bottoms.  I own a 2 pairs of Mother Curfew jeans and oh how I adore them!

 

 

J Brand Skinny Stretch Jeans (Hewson Wash)

 

I don't own a pair of red jeans.  When I saw these, I knew I needed a pair.  These can be worn any season and they look stunning on! And I may be biased, however J Brand makes a phenomemal pair of jeans! I love that these are mid rise, lately I have been buying more of this rise.  I think partly because when I lean over I don't like having to pull at my jeans to make sure nothing is revealed ;)

 

 

What are some of your favorite stores? Do you have any items on your wishlist?

 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday!

 

Till Next Time.

 

 

 

Always Lovely,

 

 

Luba

Outfits and Few Lovely Things

This week has been extra long and I am happy it is the weekend.  My hubs is home and I love watching him play with Masha.  Plus he makes an amazing omelet!  

 

And here are a few photos of the week and some purchases I made. 

Of course, I added a few lovely things that caught my eye ;)

 

Enjoy :)

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

She is such a busy bee.  Learning her letters and coloring.  Can you say "Multitasking"!

 

 

Heading to Bone Fish Grill.  Love this Theory Duria top (has definitely been a go to item past few weeks).  The color is gorgeous in person and the silk is high quality.

 

Ok, I love hats! And this one is AMAZING! By Eric Javits, he knows what he ;is doing :)

I love a wide-brim fedora and the ribbon band adds something extra.  I recently bought a Kate Spade hat and I love it as well.  And I love the patent bow band.  Gorgeous!

 

 

I am glad it is Fall.  Yes, in Florida we still have plenty of sun, however Starbucks has started serving the Pumpkin Spice Lattes and I am so happy. My favorite go to coffee at home is the Breakfast blend.  What are some of your favorites?

 

 

 

 

Bonefish Grill:  Pad Thai (BEST DISH EVER) Oh how I have missed Thai food, living in Seattle, I was a bit spoiled with all the amazing asian cuisine.

 

 

Outfit from last night.  Sorry it's blurry.  I wore these coated J Brand jeans.  They look like leather.  My hubs asked if they were, lol.  Love the fit & color!

 

Theory Duria Top

J Brand Coated Denim in Burgundy

Trouve Patent Booties

Kate Spade Quilted Bag (Similar Here)

Necklace - Vintage

 

 

Outfit I wore recently to the park.

 

Trouve top - Similar

Target shorts

Sam Edelman T-Strap Sandals

Kate Spade purse- Similar

 

 

Ordered this top by Haute Hippie.  Found an amazing deal via Ebay.  Most important thing in life is love and I thought this top was right on point.  This one is sold out, but here is a similar one.

 

I have been looking for a good car seat and found a great deal on this one by Safety 1st.  I love the 5-position adjustable headrest which easily accommodates as Masha will grow.  And the color is definitely a plus too.  What girl doesn't love pink ;)  They also come in Black! So if you want a gender neutral one, that is a perfect option.

 

 

Happy Moments - Love spending time with Family.  Emily came down from Jax for Victor's bday.  She spent some time with Masha.  I love seeing them together.  She calls her Mimi. 

How cute is that! Ahh, she left today.  Hopefully we will see her sooner than later.

 

 

 

 

LOVE, LOVE this outfit.  Something I would wear.  Coated Denim, Lace Top (Love this one!),

and those shoes are beautiful.  I'm thinking they are YSL, but I could be wrong.

 

 

 

Finally got my Leopard wedges.  I originally wanted the ones with the heel, but these are so much more comfortable (expecially for running around). 

 

J Crew Blythe Retro Jade Blouse

J Brand Tiger Eye Jeans

Sam Edelman Leopard Wedges

 

 

I painted my nails a deep burgundy/plum color by OPI.  I am loving it!  The name is Mrs O'leary's Bbq.  I normally go with a red or pink color, but when I noticed this one at the salon, it was calling my name.  My mom gave me this ring several rings back and I love it.  Similar one here,

 

I love this David Yurman one!

 

 

 

 

I wore this outfit to see Taken 2.  I love the missoni print dress.

 

 

Missoni Print Dress - Similar, Another option

Sam Edelman T-Strap Sandals

J Crew Biennial Bag

Straw Fedora - Similar, Love this one too

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all my followers! I love hearing your comments and suggestions.   

 

 

Till Next Time.

 

Always Lovely,

 

 

Luba

 

Nursing Days are over...

My nursing days have come to an end. I honestly did not think I would nurse this long. It has been a special time for her and I these last 22 months. I made a decision that we need to stop now before she turns 2. I can't believe I went this long. I'm definitely a proud mama. And I thank my mom for helping me in the beginning. If not for her I would have given up a long time ago.

Last several nights have been hard. She is use to nursing at night but I expected it. Plus my body is going through so many changes. It's pretty uncomfortable right now. And I am emotional to top it all off. I know I shall miss these precious moments we shared. My baby is growing up.


And it hurts. Pretty badly. I need to trust God that he is holding her in his hands. I feel like the months are flying by. Do you ever feel like that?

If anyone has any advice or tips on how to have a smooth transition, I would so appreciate it.



Till next time.



Always Lovely,

Luba

P.S. Here are a few photos from last few days hanging out at different parks and playgrounds.

Nutella Cookies - Easy and Yummy!!

Do you love Nutella like I do?  Well I decided to try out this cookie recipe using Nutella. 

Here is the simple recipe.  There are only 4 ingredients.  Yay to easy desserts :)

Ingredients:

1 cup Nutella

½ cups Sugar

1 cup All-purpose Flour

1 whole Egg

Prep Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.   Blend all ingedients together. Form into 1″ balls. Place on a cookie sheet. Press down firmly using the bottom of a glass. Bake 7-8 minutes or until set.  Cool.   And enjoy with a glass of milk.

You can also try this recipe I found here  (These include hazelnuts)
There are a few more ingredients, but they turn out amazing!!


Ingredients:

1 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup of brown sugar

3/4 cup of white sugar

1 cup of Nutella

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

2 eggs

2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup of chocolate chips

1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts

 

 

Prep Instructions:

 

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Cream butter in an electric mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the sugars and Nutella and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

 

2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 seconds between each. Add the vanilla and mix for 10 seconds.

3. Sift together the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda (do not skip this step as sifting eliminates clumps of cocoa). Mix into the butter mixture on low speed until fully incorporated, scraping down the bottom and sides at least once to ensure even mixing. Fold in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts and refrigerate the dough for ten minutes.

4. Spoon tablespoon-sized drops of dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on the sheets for a minute or two before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Do you have any dessert recipes that you would like to share?  Please leave comment below.  I love trying new ones.


Till Next Time.


Always Lovely,



Luba

Outfits, New Things, and Adventures

 

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Here are some photos from last week and things I have been loving lately. 

 

Enjoy :)

 

 

 

 

 

Love this westen inspired top by Haute Hippie.  I adore off the shoulder tops. On my wishlist (when it goes on sale, lol) Find it here

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, so I didn't actually wear this outfit anywhere, maybe it can be an inspiration to someone.  I'm craving fall weather and of course styling outfits is so much fun! I really need to get a  regular camera.  These are blurry :( 

 

J Crew Striped Sweater

J Brand Coated Jeans in Pelt

Trouve Shoes in Black Patent

Kate Spade Hat

J Crew Scarf via Ebay

 

 

 

Outfit I wore today.  It has been super humid here past few days.

 

Green dress via Kohls (last season) Check out current season dresses here

Sam Edelman Coral Flats

Necklace - Vintage

 

I love the LC Conrad line at Kohls.  If you see something you like, here is a coupon code: UBLOGTEN

Saves you 10% expires Oct. 24th and can be stacked with any other code as well. 

Check out Retailmenot

Best place for coupon codes!

 

 

 

 

 

Ordered this gorgeous Cobalt Blazer by Truth and Pride (I'm obsessed with their line!!)  Can't wait to wear it! I love the fact that it is loose fit.

 

 

 

Last week we went to Sarasota Children's Garden.  What a fun place for kids! I felt like I was in a magical garden.  Masha had a great time exploring and playing with our kids.  It was definitely an adventure for her.  I can't imagine how amazing everything looked from her point of view.  She is already 22 months and loves to lead.  I literally followed her around while she lead the way. 

 

 

 

 

 

How cool are these colored wheels?!  My friend had a Groupon for this place, so it only cost us around $4 bucks.  I would go here again on a cooler day. 

 

 

 

 

My mom and Masha.  They have such a sweet relationship.  Love both of them so much :)

 

 

 

 

 

Date Night Outfit

 

Truth & Pride Magenta Blazer 

Theory Silk Sleeveless Top

J Brand Coated Jeans in Pelt

Trouve Booties in Black Patent  BTW these also come in Burgundy! Hot color this season!!

 

 

Taking a walk hand in hand :)

 

 

Love these Trouve booties! Excited to wear them this winter (whenever that will be ;)

 

 

I have been wanting a pair of Army skinnies for a while, and found an amazing deal from a contact I have.  These are by J Brand and I love the coated look.  They almost look like leather.  Super hot!  I will post an outfit soon.

 

Don't forget to sign up for Ebates.  If you are an online shopper like me, you can save some serious money with Ebates!  Expecially this upcoming holiday season :)

 

 

 BTW Follow me on Instagram:  Lubalovely

 

 

 

Till Next Time.

 

 

Always Lovely,

 

 

Luba

J Brand Sale on Gilt.com, Plus enter to Win J Brand Wardrobe!

Are you a fan of J Brand jeans like I am? I had to share this.

Head on over to Gilt.com

Many of the jeans are over 50-80% off retail.

Don't wait until all the good jeans are gone. 

Plus:

Enter to win $1,000 for a Fall/Winter Wardrobe at Gilt.com & J Brand. Plus 3 runner ups will win $250 from jbrandjeans.com

To enter, click the link below:

Visit http://promoshq.wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/217352?referral_invite_uuid=6fb4701f3d2d1018d9de8f06be8fefa0 for all the information.

Here is a pair I own myself:

 

 

 

J Brand Tiger Eye 11" Mid Rise Skinny Legging

These are one of my favorite.  They come in many different colors.

 

 

 

Till Next Time.

 

 

Always Lovely,

 

 

Luba

 

 

 

 

J Brand Denim Jacket and Faux Leather

I love the look of a denim jacket and faux leather (it is still too hot to wear the "real" kind).  Yesterday was a gloomy, rainy day, so I decided to add a pop of color and accessorize with black sunnies, my fav purse, and flats.  Do you own a denim jacket?  How do you style it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J Brand Denim Jacket

Pink Tunic Shirt via Nordstrom

Faux Leather Leggings - Thrifted - Similar Here by Top Shop via Nordies

Tory Burch Reva Flats

Kate Spade Quilted Bag - Similar Here

House of Harlow Sunnies

 

Till Next Time.

 

 

Always Lovely,

 

 

Luba