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{Ku De Ta Spring 2016 Lookbook}



I always say that one of the best parts about blogging is that I get a chance to meet some incredibly talented and all around beauties. From business owners, to readers and other bloggers. And if you follow me on Instagram you would have seen that a few weeks ago I got the opportunity to play dress up with an amazing group of ladies. We were invited by Heather O’Connell (a beauty herself!) the owner of the cutest and well stocked boutique called Ku De Ta and assistant Kathleen Grey of When Skies Are Grey.

We got to check out their Spring line and be a part of their Spring 2016 Lookbook!!!

I mean come on.

But it got better, they even invited little Miss Zoe Lucia to be a part of it. She had so much fun "takin pituressss wit your feennds mama". Our photographer, Sasha was a dream. Which is key when I get so dang shy when someone other than O or my Step-daughter take my pics. She was hilarious, sweet and uber talented. She has a two-year old, so she worked so well with Zoe. I honestly can't wait to get my butt back to checking out more at the shop and hopefully get the opportunity to shoot with Sasha soon!

Keep scrolling to see more on our looks and links to where you can find more info on everyone's looks!




Michelle // Kathryn // Alisa // Elissa // Me


We shot these photos at the Ku De Ta at The Street in Chestnut Hill (they have another in South Boston). They have a great range of high and low prices, which is awesome for us mamas looking for wardrobe staples or simply a trendy piece to complete a look.

I am wearing a woven vest and dress by Moon River. The dress was longer in the back 9perfect for chasing toddlers and loose fitting for you mamas that are expecting. I was actually SOOOO in love with the dress I had to buy it. I'll be rocking it a few ways and sharing here!

Oh and the Quay shades (also available at Ku De Ta are under $50!! I am sort of a hoarder of all shades... And always on the look out for a pair that don't break the bank and are fun. All available at Ku De Ta right now, available at Ku De Ta; you can give them a call to order (617-383-5095) and have it shipped to you ASAP.






Zoe is wearing the most adorable dress gifted by Polarn O. Pyret (a cute children's Swedish brand) and Crew Cuts white jeans. It was FREEZING so we detoured into The Street's Treat Cupcake Bar for a sweet treat and gosh we were both in heaven.







No surprise that Zoe's favorite cupcake was the Sprinkly Me Silly - confetti cake/classic buttercream/rainbow sprinkles. Girl would eat anything with sprinkles... lol

I sure do love a small shop to support but more than anything to walk in to a place and feel like your shopping with an old girl friend.

Now go, stop by one of their locations and let them know Chic Boston Mama sent you!


Dress & Vest by Moon River // Quay Rhymes Sunglasses // CD by Cheryl Default brass and chain necklace // my own Boots // Z+L Europe metal clutch // All via Ku De Ta ( call 617-383-5095 to order!)

Thanks for the opportunity Heather and Kathleen it was a blast!!!

Happy 2nd day of Spring from sunny Florida!! Sorry about the snow you North Eastern friends!!

xo

Natalie

I am hoping to get my potty training tips and tricks video up this week and a yummy short cut carrot cake for all of you celebrating Easter this weekend; so stay tuned!

{What Mama Wore All Weekend Long}


Last week I talked about adding a beautiful statement coat to your closet, not just because it's on sale but because here in New England you may be using it until June... Lol but really, a great coat will easily be pulled out year after year. Another example is this Trina Turk one, a Nordstrom Rack scoreeeeee from last spring and I have been watching the one I have linked below and it's finally on sale! I am loving this color too...

Another mama must have is a sweater tunic. I swear, they are forever my butt covering, legging wearing, toddler chasing, picking up everything from th floor, mama must have. How's that for a mouth-full???










Fringe Booties // Similar Coat // Knot Sisters Sweater Tunic from Ku De Ta // Barney's Bag // Quay Cat Eye Sunglasses from Ku De Ta but love these and I think I need these! // Necklace

I was in line at the Ku De Ta shop in Chestnut Hill, about to make my puchase when I spotted this perfectly slouchy, so soft, off the shoulder sweater on the sale rack; which I could not resist. And goodness it was probably my favorite purchase in months. Which I wore all weekend long. First with ripped black leggings, then leather leggings and finally as a dress with these Target fringe booties . {I did get the side eye from the hubby on these booties, but I really love them! What do you think about them?}

And the sunglasses!!! I have been dying for a pair of the dramatic cat eye and I fell in love with these. And they were under $50 so they are perfect for our mini spring break trip we are taking in a couple weeks! The lovely ladies at Ku De Ta will ship, so call the shop and ask (tell them Chic Boston Mama sent you!) or visit them in their Chestnut Hill or South Boston location. They are the sweetest and so helpfull with Z while I tried on clothes. Which as a mama who loves to shop, you really can't beat helpfull kid loving staff.

I hope you all get a lil inspired to get out of the yoga pants (at least for one day!!) with one of my favorite everyday outfits this year!

xo

Natalie

{What Mama Wore: Statement Coat & Stripes}


If I were to tell you to buy one piece every single end-of-winter sale single season (like nowish), it would be a statement coat. Toss it on over a tee and your favorite denim to immediately look put together.








statement coat here and here and here and this blue one// striped sweater and here totally need this striped dress // old leopard flats, want these for spring // old Chanel Sunglasses NEED these Celine ones //

I bought this sweet gem of a coat at a Zara in Portugal years ago and has been on here before and as you can see it still comes out a few times. Which goes to show how long a great coat will last! Something about the color, the butttons, the movement of the coat or how I instantly feel chic with it on.

And let's not forget the stripes... Even though it's a turtleneck, stripes always feel like spring to me. Isn't it true? I will always add a few tops to my closet, that I can layer now and wear later. Can we not forget the statement flats, a MUST in any women's closet and easily add something to an outfit. I wore the same look with a pair of nude pumps for date night (date night people, we had a Friday evening date night!)

I think the one big change in my style has been to keep buying amazing quality staple pieces I love and will wear season after season and add more trendy affordable accessories that will stand out and change up a look. Best way to do this is to 1. Watch the sales and buy things you LOVE and fit perfectly at the end of each season. 2. Take care of them (I dry clean this coat before putting it away). 3. Spend less money on the trends and invest in pieces YOU love. Because no matter how big a trend if you don't feel beautiful in it you will not look beautiful in it.

Wish me luck as I am off to tend to a stomach bug ridden girl on this rainy Wednesday!

xo

Natalie

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