You Can Call Me Toro Before I met and married Kerry, I was an unattached, single woman. I had recently moved back home to Connecticut, bought my first fixer upper (that I was going to fix up myself) and accepted a new career with a demanding 12-hour day job. When I...
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Geronimo Fairfield Review
Geronimo Fairfield Review Hi friends! If you are a lover of Southwestern cuisine - this post is for you. Earlier this summer, I had the privilege of attending a "tasting" experience at Geronimo in Fairfield, CT. I have eaten there numerous times, but this occasion was...
Summer Styled Gingham
You've gotta love shopping for someone else and then scoring the cutest thing in the store for yourself. I took Jackson to American Eagle to buy him jeans for a Bar Mitzvah party, and just as we were checking out, I spotted it. A blue and white gingham tank top with a...
Chains of Love
This is a serious handbag alert people. Quilted, chain bags are the must have bag this season. Coco Chanel designed the Classic Quilted 2.55 bag in the mid 1950's and while its popularity ebbs and flows, it is definitely on-trend right now. I know some of you are...
Flower Power
"More is more and less is a bore." said Iris Apfel. When life becomes predictable, it can get boring. And while that suits some people, it's definitely not for me. I'll never forget the time when Kerry, Jackson (who was 6 or 7 years old at the time) and I were headed...
Cheetah is a Neutral
The weather in New England has been really weird. Last week, it got cold enough for us to turn on the heat for the first time and this week it's going to be in the high 60's. The Connecticut weather is so unpredictable! My decision making skills on what to pack away...
Leather and Lace
Leather and Lace A little while back I blogged about how to wear thigh high boots and I wanted to do a follow-up post with some new pics on how to style thigh high boots with a black lace dress. This is my only pair of thigh high boots and in addition to this dress,...
One Dress, Two Ways
One Dress, Two Ways * don't forget to enter for your chance to win two free tickets to the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival, click here for the details and how to enter, good luck! * I picked up this fun, colorful Hatley dress for a steal during our mini-vacay at Lake...
Sun Kissed Shoulders
Sun Kissed Shoulders Awhile back, I blogged about how off the shoulder tops are on again (here) and it was followed by a post on a cold shoulder top (here). I see a trend developing, that's code for obsession. This blouse from Primark offers the best of both worlds,...
Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2016
Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2016 | love this patriotic red (splashes of pink), white and blue for Memorial Day | I wanted to kick off this week with lots of color and there is no better place to start than with Lilly Pulitzer's vibrant collection of clothes! Today is...
Little White Dress
Little White Dress {Mary Ann in Bishop & Young Inverted Pleat Solid Dress} LWD. It's spring, time to pull out the LWD in favor of the LBD. In preparation for Styled by James, THE TOUR, my girlfriend Mary Ann Degala models a Little White Dress from South Moon...
INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY!
Instagram Giveaway! INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY Let's start the weekend with a surprise giveaway! Enter to win this J. CREW statement necklace! Here's what you do: Follow @ctinstyle Comment on the picture Repost the picture with #giveaway Per Instagram rules, we must mention...
Off the shoulder tops, are on again
Off-the-shoulder tops are one of the biggest fashion trends this season - and I couldn't be more excited that they are making a comeback! An OTS top can be a transformative item of clothing because it changes your look and your image. When I see a woman in an...
Birchbox Subscription Review: December
I have a very good problem. I have more ideas to share with you than days allow. Therefore, my monthly Birchbox Subscription Review for December had to take a back seat to all the holiday-related content (no disrespect to the makeup Goddesses). Opening up my monthly...
Mixed Crystal Jewelry
Mixed crystal jewelry from J. Crew - my favs this fall on CT in Style, a Connecticut-based lifestyle blog. Mixed stones. Mixed crystals. This fall's fashion trend is to mix it up on your ears, neck and your wrist with a burst of colorful and bright jewelry to make you...
Beautiful Cross Body Bags
I find that in the summertime, I need less of everything. This applies to my clothes, my shoes and my handbag. I usually leave my handbag in the car and just grab my wallet and mobile phone. On date nights, however, I take a few more items with me and that's why cross...
Best Jumpsuits for Summer
Jumpsuits are so on-trend right now! I like the fact that they are so versatile and can be worn with sneakers, cute sandals and heels. Jumpsuits are so light and sexy for the summer and they barely need any accessories. They are the perfect "lazy-girl" outfit. Here is...
Flirty Fringe Sandals
As we welcome in the warm weather, the layers come off in favor of clothes that are more streamlined. I'm seeing lots of airy, light weight summer dresses that are very simple and beautiful. While I am in favor of simplicity, I also subscribe to the French phrase je...
Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2015
Happy Friday and happy first day of spring! I'm drooling over Lilly Pulitzer's spring arrivals and thinking ahead to a warm and sunny tropical destination for spring break. We are headed to the Bahamas for a much needed family vacation (I'm counting the days...
Makeup Tricks & Tips
I think it is fun to experiment with makeup tricks from time to time. Most days, I keep my makeup to a minimum because I prefer a more natural look. The three things that I rarely leave the house without wearing are eyeshadow, mascara and lipstick/gloss. My...