Zulily is Inspiring Future Fashion Designers with a $6,000 Back-to-School Contest for Kids

 

Disclosure: This is sponsored content in partnership with Zulily as a paid ambassador. Opinions expressed are 100% our or own. 

 

We're barely a month into our summer break in NYC and I already see parents on social media chatting about their children heading back to the classroom in just three weeks. Naturally, that means it's time to go Back-to-school shopping!  Don't you remember how exciting it was to hit the mall with your parents as you picked out the trendiest clothes to kick of the new school year? Online retailer Zulily wants to help encourage self-expression, and inspire future fashion designers with the launch of their #UniquelyZu Back-to-School contest for kids. 

Into the Unknown: Frozen 2 Red Carpet World Premiere and After Party

Thank you to Disney and The Geekly show for the opportunity to attend!

Have you ever stood in your own way of something so unbelievably amazing because you underestimated your gift and purpose? If you can relate, I'm sure looking back you've either kicked yourself repeatedly out of regret or you rose to the occasion and listened to the sirens of the universe pulling you towards greatness. When the application went out to attend the first-ever Geekly Retreat, I had such a surge of feelings that fluttered between excitement and self-doubt.

Fast forward to months later and I'm so glad that I pushed fear aside and applied. I've always been a true believer that "what's meant for you, will always be for you". Now I'm sitting here pinching myself while thinking of the many incredible moments we just experienced during a whirlwind 4 days this week in California. It's kind of surreal that as part of our retreat itinerary we attended Disney's Frozen 2 red carpet world premiere and after-party all thanks to the ladies of The Geekly Show.

Living in NYC as a freelance family and lifestyle writer, I have been honored to attend advanced movie screenings and to receive opportunities to interview celebrities and directors during press junkets over the last 5 years. Where we've been invited to a few movie premieres in the past, I'd never been invited to actually walk the red carpet. 

Nike Adventure Club: The New Sneaker Subscription Service Encouraging Play

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post filled with 100% honest opinion. 

Back to School is in full swing and you can usually call me last minute Susie, but this year I actually got a headstart on supply shopping. I'd been procrastinating & dreading hitting the stores to stock up on gym clothes, sports gear, and sneakers for our two boys who seem to outgrow everything at lightning speed and although they have a great personal style, they have absolutely no patience to shop. 

Imagine how intrigued I was when Nike invited us out to an exciting day on Governors Island to learn all about their newly launched sneaker subscription service. Nike Adventure Club is going to save parents time and spare in-store headaches by sending a new pair of cool sneakers directly to your active kids at home. 

Channeling Spring: Mazda Joyrides and Floral Bomber Jackets #ExploreMazda #MazdaLatino

Sometimes you’ve gotta learn to just laugh at ya self! I am the furthest example of what a true fashion blogger looks like and my hubby probably has a better eye for what looks good on me. He is literally my stylist and shopping buddy, he never complains! I try not to take myself too seriously when it comes to style because comfort is key in my opinion. I’m short & bow legged, wear minimal to no make up and can’t stand posing for cameras. Last weekend I joined a few local bloggers for a brunch hosted by Mazda, DiMe Media and DriveShop at the beautiful New Leaf restaurant up by the Cloisters. 

I swear All of this bipolar weather - 70 degrees and sunny one day, arctic chills and chunky snowflakes the next, has had me clueless on what to wear these days. It's been a while since I've been out, the Flu and all kinds of cooties have had me and the youngest out of sorts these last few weeks and cabin fever has definitely taken it's toll on all of us. Weekend brunch with some of my fave mama's and driving around in the newest Mazda rides were the perfect cure. Plus I caught a bit of nostalgia because the New Leaf hosted the last wedding I coordinated before moving on to coordinating media/ consumer events and it was a great reminder of doing what I love alongside my blogging tribe. 

Unleash Your Warrior in the Fight Against Breast Cancer with WWE and Susan G. Komen

Having to persevere with Crohn's, a chronic auto immune disease for nearly 2 decades, there have been incredible lows as I battled painful flare-ups, two bowel resection surgeries and a combination of bi-monthly infusions and hundreds of pills prescribed just to maintain. I am always in awe and fully support the women and men who have to face any life altering illness like Breast Cancer. To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WWE is continuing its partnership with Susan G. Komen for the sixth consecutive year by encouraging fans to take action in the fight against breast cancer through the “Unleash Your Warrior” campaign.

Unleash Your Warrior celebrates everyday heroes making a difference in the fight against breast cancer, encouraging them to “Be Strong, Act Bold, Always Believe,” a sentiment echoed by WWE Hall of Famer The Ultimate Warrior.  

Disclosure: The WWE provided me with an Unleash Your Warrior Tshirt to support this campaign as a WWE Mom Ambassador. The opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

The GapKids + Peanuts Collection is Full of Must Haves for Lil' Monsters #GapKidsxPeanuts

From Snoopy + Woodstock dancing atop the roof of the doghouse and partaking in silly antics to Lucy dishing out psychiatric advice for 5 cents and crushing on the piano playing Schroeder and Good Ole' Charlie Brown who's an ordinary yet lovable kid who never gives up, who doesn't love the Peanuts Gang? Having grown up watching them my hubby and I can't wait for the Peanuts Movie to hit the big screen and whenever I see anything featuring them I Instantly smile and point it out to our 10 and 4 year old boys, who are all too familiar with Charlie Brown and Snoopy.

Last week, I found myself stopping in my tracks passing by the Gap Kids on Lexington here in NYC as I caught a glimpse of the new windows display promoting the GapKids + Peanuts collection. It's so freaking adorable I had to to take a pic, so I remembered to stop in when I wasn't rushing off to work. The new collection launched in celebration of the 50th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas and just in time for the holidays and it's FREAKIN' ADORABLE. So adorable I had to pop back in to the 71st and Continental location to have my mini fashion loving monster Tristan model some looks. He had so much fun getting silly and posing. The Ace bomber was his fave!

Here's a few other must haves you have to check out on the site or in store for the teeniest littles to your toddlers and tweens.

What's even better is you can catch them at 40% off now! Which GapKids + Peanuts pieces are you loving?

A Fashionable Afternoon with Kate Spade: Dressed Up in the Latest Styles for Spring #KateSpadeNY

With two active boys I will revel in any girly moment I can get, which these days seem far and in between. When I get the chance I love to curl up on my coach with Spotify playing my fave songs in the background and either my coffee or a glass of white wine nearby while I flip through the fashionable pages of People Style Watch or Glamour Magazine. My magazines and Instagram feed are my sources for keeping up with the latest stylish trends,  seeing as I don't have the time to window shop. One of my faves to follow has always been Kate Spade NY which is a timeless brand with bold, chic yet playful looks and accessories girls of every age will covet.

With that said, I'm sure you'll understand why I was BEYOND excited to get extended an invite along with my fellow NYC lifestyle & mom bloggers for a day of VIP treatment at The Kate Spade store on 789 Madison ave. It was a gorgeous Saturday that finally felt like Spring and we chatted, sipped champagne & enjoyed bite size cupcakes after touring the 4 floors of fabulous finds. [Looks Featured above Top: Jaq Dress //  Stelli Dress

Bottom: Wendy Dress // Madison Avenue Collection Nicola Dress // Leafy Top & Leafy Pant]

I usually avoid stepping into a fitting room like the plague but that afternoon I was on a mission! A few of the ladies were initially hesitant about trying on outfits in fear of getting too attached to their new finds.I knew I wasn't walking out the door until I tried on my favorite two items from the Madison Ave collection and got snapped in a few good pictures. I had always wondered if I could pull off a crop top and shorts because I'm not too keen on showing off my Crohn's disease surgery scars or stretch marks and c-section scar from childbirth. But surprisingly I felt confident and comfortable in the Madison ave 2 piece (that was the perfect length) and the girls all seemed to enjoy posing for the camera.

Ladybug clutch // Madison Ave Floral Lummi  top & shorts

Angelika Dress

Tweed Fringe Shorts

Heritage Fit and Flare Dress {Any dress with pockets is a yes!}

I must give a special thank you to Kate Spade for having us, Evelyn of IndiaLynRose who coordinated the event, to Jonathan Castellanos our photographer for the day and to Vive Mejor (provided the Dove products), Carmex and Chantilly Dallas for the lovely swag bag goodies.

Honestly this was so much fun and just out of the norm for me, I think I speak for all of us in attendance by saying it was a great way to spend a Saturday. Who doesn't love playing dress up with friends? Which of these fun, fashionable looks and accessories are you loving?

Disclosure: The opinions expressed are 100% our own and there was no compensation given for this post. Attendees received a gift bag for their time.

Must Haves for Lil' Monsters: The New Kardashian Kids Line for Summer 2015 Hits Nordstrom #Kardashiankids

It's been 4 years since we've had a baby-baby in the house, but that doesn't stop us from wandering through the aisles of our favorite retailers while daydreaming of dressing up a third lil' monster {especially if it were a little princess for the hubby} in some of the trendiest childrenswear brands.

Of course the Kardashian sisters are infamous for being trendsetters and with 2 of the 3 sisters being stylish mamas it only makes sense that they have a hip and playful clothing line for kids from ages newborn to preschool. As mom-preneurs who juggle careers and motherhood they can relate to sometimes being too busy to head out to the local mall or boutique to shop. Knowing that convenience is essential, it's genius that they've teamed up with Nordstrom to offer their new Summer 2015 collection for lovers of online shopping! I for one, probably do 75% of our clothes shopping online to avoid long lines and meltdowns from the monsters as we bounce from store to store.

“I’m constantly shopping online because it’s so convenient no matter where I am around the world,” said Kim Kardashian West, mother of North. “I know how important an easy-to-use, stress-free ecommerce platform is to a busy mom trying to multi-task."

We recently got all the deets from a preview of the collection and are excited to share that today, April 13th, 2015 - fans of Kardashian Kids in 96 countries, worldwide will be able to shop the collection online through the Nordstrom website.

What's even more exciting are the new styles for boys, which I imagine had probably been in demand since the line first launched for girls last year. I'm a bit biased as a mama to two boys and remembered looking at the fashionable babies on the Kardashian Kids Instagram feed and wondered where were the cute looks for boys? 

The beyond adorable summer line for boys is offered in sizes newborn to 24 months and retail from $23.99 - $29.99. With an assortment of choices, I know you'll love the lightweight denim shirt and tees and I'm sure the comfy, camo print - french terry pants are going to be a must have for both active boys and girls!

I'll be the first to admit that there are a few pieces from the girls line, that I'd love for myself {ahem, do you see that romper, too cute!}. Styles for little girls include rompers, dresses  and separates in playful geometric prints and beautiful shades of lilac and ballet-slipper pink that range in sizes newborn to 5T & retail from $24.99 - $34.99.

With great detailed pieces like faux leather trim tees and peplum shorts, you'll covet the line {that can also be found at babiesrus.com} because it's perfect for stylish little monsters and functional for everyday. 

Stay up to date on all the latest Kardashian Kids happenings on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

Disclosure: Opinions expressed are 100% my own and no compensation was received for this post.

Celebrate Your Pregnancy, Channel Your Everyday SuperModel and Capture the Moments: #BigBelliMoms Mamarazzi Breakfast with Molly Sims

Having been pregnant twice I can honestly admit I never truly embraced my own physical beauty as I transitioned through each trimester.The journey itself and the fact that I was caring for these little tiny humans for a time span that seemed to fly by was absolutely amazing. But I personally had a hard time embracing my mama glow. Maybe it's because both my pregnancies were high risk (I have Crohns which is an auto immune disease, that Ididn't have under control at the time) with the later being more difficult than the first, and although both my hubby and I were excited for our lil' monster's arrivals we definitely had our fair share of obstacles and I just was overwhelmed with it all.  Which just solidified for me that there's just no such thing as "The right time to have a baby" or the "perfect pregnancy" so just live in the moment and celebrate every single thing because through all the excitement and anxiety, it all goes by so quickly.

A few weeks ago,  NYC lifestyle/mom bloggers and other press outlets were invited to the Artisanal Bistro in Midtown for a #bigbellimoms Mamarazzi event hosted by The Moms Network with special guests: Super Model Molly Sims & Big Belli media.

Over lunch guests in attendance were introduced to Big Belli media, which is the parenting content and social networking brand behind the documentary 40 Weeks. Filmmaker Christopher Henze and his wife Dominique Debroux were on hand to share with us the story of how expecting their first child led to them researching all things pregnancy and realizing that there was a need for more visual sources of information. 4O Weeks is a full lenghth documentary that takes an intimate look at the journey through pregnancy and touches on the physical, medical (partnered with Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses for accurate & current information) and emotional aspects of having a baby. Starting March 1st, 2015, 40 Weeks will be available on DVD, or download through the website and itunes, you can also learn more by visiting 40weeksthemovie.com  

^ 2 photos above courtesy of Freddy Mfuko of Mission 101 Media ^

"I feel and look better know at 41 then I did at 21!" I loved that Molly Sims, (who was so real and down to earth) admitted this to the luncheons audience of media and Lifestyle/Mom bloggers. I don't think anyone could disagree that Molly has aged beautifully and in her newly released book "The Everyday Supermodel" My Beauty, Fashion and Wellness Secrets Made Simple; Molly shares how she wasn't always the hot face and body you've seen grace the covers of Sports Illustrated and Allure.

Molly's Motto: If you look good, you feel good ----and when you feel good, you look good. So you might as well fell f***ing fabulous!

After perusing through her gorgeously put together book, I stumbled upon some relatable reflections and great tips on food, fitness, fashion, skin, hair and feel-good advice. Here's a summary of 4 out of 10 tips for three of the six chapters. I really love this book because it's like your super-model bestie giving you some real talk on how to be a better you!

 

The everyday model TOP takeaways ( food is not the frenemy)

• Buy Organic When it Counts: If you can't spend the extra cash on organic buy conventionally grown fruits and vegetables but remember to wash them well and peel those that you can. Helpful guides to refer to: "The Dirty Dozen Plus" and "Clean 15".
• Get Fiber focused. Don't avoid carbs like the plague, instead eat a balanced diet.
• Treat, don't cheat and avoid binges.
• Try to replace a meat based meal with a vegetarian one a few times a week.

The everyday model TOP takeaways (fashion institute of Mollyology)

• Build your core wardrobe. Be Frugal but not afraid to invest good money into forever pieces.
•  Dress to impress yourself. We are all a work in progress.
•  Your tailor needs to be on speed dial . Getting clothes tailored makes a piece of clothing look chic, sophisticated and expensive.
• It's never just about the clothes, polish is about the total package: from hair to skin to nails.  

The everyday model TOP takeaways ( I made that sh*t happen)

• Start being in charge of your life right now. There is no reason to wait. You only have one life to live, you might as well live it!
• Face your fears and chase down your dreams.
• Get a plan. Put it on paper. Write down steps to making it happen.
• Know when to fold'em; let it go and move on.

^ above photo courtesy of Freddy Mfuko of Mission 101 Media ^

These days I love how there are so many women documenting their pregnancies with professional photo shoots and sharing their #pregnancystyle across social media and I regret not taking more photos of my bump to look back on now. However I think I've made it up for it by taking loads of pictures of the boys over the last 10 years and have them spread out on my cellphone(including the ones that fell in the toilet or on the sidewalk and no longer work), digital cameras, on Facebook, on Instagram and on two iPads. 

Being a new mom, and watching your kids grow up are perfect reasons to take an abundance of pictures to capture the day to day moments like, the first time they had solid food, moving up day in preschool or their first school show. The only problem with snapping so many pictures is where to store them all? I can't even tell you how many times I've been at a family fun blogger event and had my iPad or cellphone tell me it was out of space and I had to delete a few of the 2,300+ photos on my phone just to squeeze in 2 more photos, can you relate?

Imagine how freakin' excited we all were when we were introduced to Lyve  an amazing, FREE app that enables you to collect all the photos & videos you have on all of your devices into one single library, so that it's so much easier to find, view and share them.

I couldn't wait to get home and try it out, because as you can see from the photo above, having 4,000+ photos in just 1 of my 47 folders on my cellphone is insane and I'm always so worried I'd lose them. I'd totally recommend you download this app if you take tons of pictures because it will save you the worry of having those priceless moments lost somewhere, makes them more easily accessed and you'll free up some space on your other gadgets and gizmos!


Many thanks to The Moms Network for a fantastic lunch date! If you'd like to see more snaps from the event, check them out here!

*Disclosure: I attended this event as media, and received a copy of The Everyday SuperModel to assist in facilitating this review. No other compensation was received and opinions expressed are 100 %  my own.

Elated with Etsy: Style Your Own Solange Inspired Wedding

What can I say, I freakin'  loved everything about Solange's wedding day because you could see that it was planned around the couple's eclectic, laid back style and I love seeing unions celebrated in a way that reflects their own personal taste. She may be known to some as Beyonce's lil' sister but Solange has made a name for herself & is the epitome of going against the grain, in a good way! As one of today's most fashionable influencers she gives us lots of chic, quirky-glamour and edginess that seems effortless. She showed us all how you can shut the internet down with grace and it's been exciting as well as inspiring to see how her style has evolved over the years. 

A traditional veil was replaced with a bad-ass cape and glamorous golden cuffs around her wrists that had her resembling a modern day superwoman as she said her I do's. 

From the baby's breath that adorned her Diana Ross-esque fro, to the sexy, egg-shell white jumpsuit she wore while pedaling side by side with her extremely dapper hubby, to the asymmetrical dress which was one of many outfit changes she wore as they celebrated the night away in New Orleans.

Every, single last detail was ah-mazing!

Want to try to recreate parts of her wedding day style? Well discover these Etsy finds that I thought channeled the day best:

Giselle Two Piece Bridal Junpsuit

Wide Matte Gold Cuff Bracelet or Modern Gold Cuff Bracelet

Baby's Breath Bridal Barette

Asymetrical Flannel Wool White Cape Dress

Bicycle Wedding Invitation

From the Boardroom to Happy Hour: Check Out The Of Mercer Collection #OfMercer #DellahsFashionFinds

                    

I'm always  looking for pieces that are wallet friendly but still great quality and of course, STYLISH! I find  myself scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest and eyeing the pulled together streetstyle looks and flipping through pages of my fave magazines while coveting the trends of red carpet worthy actresses and musicians only to snap back to reality, because I know I can't afford those luxurious pieces.

As a mamapreneur: blogger, wedding coordinator, assistant teacher and mama to two high energy boys I'm always on the go, running from drop offs (literally running) to a press preview or final walk through with a bride only to pick up the boys, help them with homework and on any random night possibly head back out for another press event over cocktails. Aside from wishing I could clone myself and had twice as many hours in a week, I'm always searching for clothes that are versatile and can carry me throughout my most eventful days. 

                                    

Dorie & Emelyn, The ladies behind Of Mercer both met at a welcoming party their first week at Wharton business school and realized they were both wearing the same, boring black sheath dress. It was then that they realized that women's workwear needed a revamp that wouldn't sacrifice quality because of outrageous prices or style because of office guidelines. With the help of Parsons grad and tailored clothing specialist Aja,they were able to create a well-fitted collection made of luxury Italian wool and Japanese fabrics that could carry women through the work week. What's even more amazing is that they were able to accomplish this by cutting out the middleman and retail markups allowing it's customers to indulge in great quality at price points offered below $250.

A while back I was invited to check out their week long pop-up shop here in NYC on behalf of Lady and The Blog and wanted to try everything on as I checked out the collection. My style is definitely more casual chic, I love fun blazers and statement making jewelry paired with well-fitted pants or denim and fun boots or flats, which is why I instantly gravitated to the blazer I'm pictured in above (Ironically I was wearing a sequin blazer that day). Of Mercer also has some great black and colorblocked/ printed dresses that are perfect to wear to work or to meet up with girlfriends while catching up at happy hour. 

                    

     

As a wedding coordinator, my uniform consists of all black which is sometimes really hard for me to wrap my head around, because I absolutely love color. But Of Mercer has made sure to step away from the basic black dress by focusing on trendier leather details. And since the opening of their pop up shop they have recently released their 6 piece mix and match Of Mercer jewelry collection which I was able to swoon over as well.

                                    

The Of Mercer collection is "Fashioned for Your Life & Suited for Your Budget" and has been featured in People Style Watch Magazine, InStyle Magazine and on actress Emmy Rossum. From stretchy jacquard graphic prints and edgy faux leather panels, to the unexpected yet perfect pockets on the Beacon dress, you will love their modern touch to these everyday closet staples.

It's Been Handled! The Looks you'll Love from The New "Scandal Collection" from The Limited #ScandalStyleTheLimited

Just the other night, my parents, hubby and I were sitting around and talking about the new Fall line up and our favorite shows returning to our television screens. My father swears the biggest appeal to watching Scandal is all the lusty scenes played out between Fitz, aka. Mr. President and Olivia Pope. But I had to disagree. Yes of course those dramatic, extremely steamy scenes between these two forbidden lovers makes for good television, but honestly I mostly tune in because there is a smart, respected, sexy and poised African American actress playing the role of one bad-ass, smart, respected, sexy and  poised African American character that has fans in awe of her authority, witty comments and beautifully pulled together looks week after week. 

When you think of Olivia Pope's style it screams Confident and Classic, it transcends time and will probably never be outdated. I'm sure i'm not alone in thinking to myself that while she was rallying her GIadiators to fix some well known political figure's image, I needed someone to fix my closet and image as I searched to find that same pale pink wrap coat, white satin blouse or perfectly fitted, flare legged trousers.

Thanks to the collaborative genius that is actress Kerry Washington, costume designers Lyn Paolo and Elliot Staples the lead designer of The Limited, the wishes of Scandal Fans everywhere have been handled, with the launch of their gorgeous Scandal Collection. With a gorgeous palette of neutrals, you'll find 42 polished, tailored pieces that you can mix and match consisting capes, pants, blouses & sophisticated dresses that will not only make you feel beautiful but empowered at a starting point of $49.  


Will you be tuning into the season 4 premier of Scandal tonight at 9pm on ABC? I can't wait to see what fabulous looks Olivia will be wearing while averting crisis both professionally and personally. 

Girls Night Out with Toyota & "She Buys Cars" at The New York International Auto Show #NYIAS #NYIASgirls #RevelinNY

 Disclosure: The opinions expressed are 100% my own. I was invited as a Blogger and received a gift bag along with previewing the Auto show, no other compensation was given.

Last Thursday night I was invited to join a few of my favorite bloggers for a Girls Night Out / Women's Blogger Event event hosted by Toyota and She Buys Cars {some of us brought our hubbies, personally I knew I'd never hear the end of it if I hadn't asked him to join me}.While at the show we mingled, toured the showroom and discussed how the car shows aren't just for the fellas these days. Women are greatly interested in the safety and reliability of their vehicle, how environmentally friendly it is and they want their car to reflect and enhance their own personal style. What better place to be then the New York International Auto show to discover tons of great choices?

Now if you know me, you know I can't drive a lick, and yes it's crazy that I don't even have a permit! Honestly It's because I didn't grow up with car, I took the subway to Brooklyn Tech all four years of high school and to John Jay my 4 years of undergrad. And now that I'm older and a mom of 2, I'm really petrified of driving on NYC streets. Apparently, they say just like living here, if you can manage driving in New York City unscathed then you are capable of driving anywhere.

Don't get me wrong, I love the comfort and convenience of being in a car, hence why our neighborhood taxi company loves our frequent business. You know, like on that day you take a quick trip to Target to buy a Starbucks Latte, a pair of jeans and toiletries. Only to walk out with all of that, plus a new bookshelf, pull-ups for the lil' monster and 2 ginormous bottles of laundry detergent {because there was a really great sale}and a few groceries. I also wouldn't mind having a car so that our family of four could safely travel out of state more:  for a weekend in Upstate NY to see the hot air balloon festivals or even to Florida to visit friends and Disney World. For now, while the hubby convinces me that car is a necessity to have, we use our Zipcar membership.

During a study conducted by the University of Michigan a quarter of the participating teens responded to a text 1 or more times while driving, which means their eyes weren't on the road! With safety being one of our biggest concerns, one of the innovative highlights for the Hubby and I was Toyota's TeenDrive365. This collection of resources and events was created to give parents the tools to help initiate the conversation on the importance of safe driving with teens who are getting behind the wheel for the first time. Both teens and adults were invited to give the simulated distraction drive a try, while other visitors watched on the screen. No matter how safe a driver you are, when prompted to pull out their phone to text message, or to reach for a bottle of water the simulated TeenDrive365 experience proved to guests {like my hubby} that bad car habits are dangerous and could prove to be life threatening.

Dr Oz The Good Life magazine's editor in chief Alison Bower was on hand to provide a quiz to guests on Car safety and I over heard a few bloggers say they were shocked at some of the answers they got wrong after driving for years. We all received a copy of the May/ June issue of the Good Life Magazine which highlights healthy snacks to pack on the road. * Remember not to eat while driving because it's a distraction, it's safer to pull over.

• Fill a travel mug with cardamon tea which stops sugar cravings before they start.
• Kiwi for a boost of energy
• Walnuts or almonds, which are proven to reduce risk of dying from chronic illnesses.
• SeaSnax, lightly salted seaweed only has 16 calories

When making decisions about what car to purchase, function and safety are top priorities but we all want to look good driving it too! Remember the days of the bikini clad models stretched out on a car ads, well now that woman are playing a greater role in the decision making process {We buy 60% of the cars purchased here in the U.S} the car industry is definitely taking notice and is trying to appeal to our style. This year Ford Mustang is celebrating 50 years of production and recently collaborated with beauty line OPI to offer women a limited edition of nail lacquers to show off their unique sense of personal style while they steer.

The stylish moms and fashion and beauty experts Vera Sweeney and Audrey McClelland gave us the deets on the latest trends to have us ladies looking fabulous behind the wheel. You can't go wrong with bright colors, plaid and statement making jewelry this season. While the sassy & funny Latina actress and blogger Lizza Monet Morales had us creating fabulous Cover Girl moments with selfies and fantastic, vibrant lip colors.

A party's not a party without fun favors to leave with! Thanks to sponsors Tieks, Kate Spade and Ellella cosmetics, a few awesome ladies {self included, thanks Ellela}  got to walk away with some great raffled prizes.

Attending the New York International Auto Show has always been an exciting event for my family. By attending you get first glimpses at the latest, innovative cars being released and have the chance to partake in activities like the Ride Along, interactive displays, video games and simulators and may even get to meet a few celebrity personalities from the entertainment and sports industries.

We all had a great time at the The She Buys Cars Girls Night Out, and loved that the evening showed that us ladies love beautiful cars too! The New York International Auto Show is going on from now until Sunday April 27th. What do you look for when deciding on buying a car? If you are interested in a chance to go to the NYIAS, whether with your girlfriends or family, head over to my Dellah's Jubilation Instagram Page & leave a comment on the post for a 4 pack of tickets!