Connecticut in Style - A Connecticut-based lifestyle blog by Sarah O'Brien Baby it's cold outside. The temperatures are well below freezing here on the East Coast, and while I truly love the cold weather (I really do) I can't leave my home without getting bundled from...
{Exclusive Connecticut in Style Giveaway! A set of Kat Burki skincare products} Hi everyone! I've decided to take a week off from blogging. The good news is that while I am away, you have the opportunity to win an amazing gift! Check out this exclusive Connecticut in...
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...
Hello Wednesday. I thought you might need a gentle reminder that you have today and tomorrow to shop for gifts. Aside from the crowds, there are still plenty of things to feel good about from a selection standpoint. And the sales! Lots of great gifts for amazing...
Birchbox Subscription Review: November Beauty Files With the Thanksgiving Holiday in just a few days, I wanted to start the week with a little beauty pick me up. I've been holding out on opening up my November Birchbox and finally got to it this weekend. I know it's...
Wearing a poncho is like wrapping yourself in a soft, warm blanket that looks fabulous on you. You throw one of these on, and you instantly have a chic, effortless look. I'm currently coveting some ponchos designed by Eileen Fisher and I wanted to share the images and...
Charter Club/boat-neck top, Gap 1969 jeans, Frye boots Dear Mother Nature, What the...? We went from summer to winter in like two days. It was warm, sunny and gorgeous on Friday (I have the photos below to prove it) and on Sunday it was s-n-o-w-i-n-g. My ferns, that I...
One of the very best parts of getting my BIRCHBOX in the mail is the anticipation of what the outside of the box will look like. They continue to enchant me every month with fabulous packaging! This month, the BIRCHBOX is exquisitely marbled with pink and white and it...
{Mini Miller Flat by Tory Burch in Bright Navy. I'm in love.} Sometimes I think that flats are just as commanding as heels. They obviously don't show off your legs as well as a heel does, but there is an arresting feeling I get when I see a woman impeccably dressed...
Seriously, I am not supposed to be buying summer clothes! I'm a sucker for a classic blue and white stripe. When I saw this button down shirt from Ralph Lauren I bought it thinking that I could get some mileage out of it before snow flies. I’ve worn it by pairing with...
You can’t go wrong with a basic camo jacket for the fall weather. Whether you keep it simple with a black tee-shirt and flats or dress it up with a blouse and heels, this versatile Design Lab jacket is a must in my closet. It comes in two colors, army green or...
Sometimes I think that the fashion industry is a little like "Who came first, the chicken or the egg." I like to be fashion forward, and as I was combing through RTW (ready to wear) clothing last week on New York's Fashion Week, I noticed that there was a definite...
Opening my mailbox to see my bright pink BIRCHBOX shipping box never fails to put a smile on my face. In addition to the anticipation of what goodies are in store, I love seeing the packaging! My August box says "Adventure is a state of mind" and I couldn't agree...
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...
I love you to the moon and back - CT in Style, a Connecticut-based lifestyle blog. Dainty jewelry is so charming and lately I've been coveting anything that combines a little crescent moon and stars. Etsy is one of my favorite places to shop, especially for whimsical...
CT in Style - A Connecticut-based lifestyle blog. When our AC kicks on, it finally feels like summer. I welcome the sun and the heat, but not what it does to my hair. My hair is naturally curly and when I blow it out, it gets frizzy. I love smooth curls, but it takes...
Five Fabulous Fragrances by Connecticut in Style ctinstyle.com I think that perfume is very personal. Not every fragrance smells the same on everyone and it takes some sampling to find the right one for your body and your senses. Some people want their...
To set the mood for today's post, please take a moment now to turn on or up your device's volume. Let's take a listen to the great Louis Armstrong for a little bit. Just hover to the middle of the frame and click on the arrow. Our smile says so much about us, and when...
Last weekend, I was in Sarasota, Florida where the weather is warm and sunny and gorgeous - and so are the people. On our last night, we strolled around the downtown area and came across a live outdoor latin music festival. I loved the fact that people were dancing in...
I signed up for Birchbox recently and I have to say that I am loving all the beauty samples! You've probably heard of Birchbox, but in case you haven't, here is the low down. When you subscribe ($10/month or $110/year) you will get monthly deliveries of...
Chambray Shirt Connecticut in style We are gearing up for our family vacation next week and I'm already making mental notes about what to pack and what to wear on the days we are traveling to and from our destination. The weather in Connecticut is finally warming up,...
I was in a consignment store in Darien, Connecticut a few summers ago. The moment I walked in, I spotted the MOST GORGEOUS Marc Jacobs handbag I had ever seen. It was a robin's egg blue and a steal at around $450 dollars but I didn't buy it. When I went back the next...
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...
Even though it is March 9th, I'm staring at several feet of snow which means that it is still sweater season. In New England, our sweater season started in October and that makes March the official start of our sixth month wearing wool. I'm finding it challenging to...
Boyfriend Jeans - Sarah O'Brien, Founder and Editor of Connecticut in Style There is something so romantic and sexy about wearing your boyfriend's or husband's clothes. It must be a universal thing to want to grab an item of clothing that belongs to your favorite...
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...
A monogram is such a classic look, it never goes out of style. One of my favorite pieces of jewelry is a gold monogrammed necklace that I wear at least once a week. There's something about wearing an accessory with your initials on it that adds a personal touch and...