P2 Lifestyle: Five Stylish and Zen Ways To Channel Spring, Happy Spring Solstice

Happy Spring! Wait, it's actually sunny today and above 40 degrees. I'll take it! Us East Coaster are ready for the new season and I'm jumping in full force with a little decorating and style changes, and playful R&R.

Here's how I'm celebrated spring solstice:

1. Holding my belly and dancing to Pharrell  "Happy" song. I'll have to have the hubby take a picture tonight.  

2. Swapping out my living room pillows for something a bit more yellow and joyful. I love these from the Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler collection for JCPenney. This man can do no wrong and these prices make me very, very, sunshine happy. 

Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler for JCPenney = happy living room

3. Making sure the hubby comes home today with fresh flowers. A few more calls to the office should do the trick!

Peonies are such a delicate flower, and a great way to welcome spring

4. Shopping for a pink coat - I've been seeing so many and it's such a mood lifter.

1.ASOS Vintage Cocoon Coat, $207
2.Boss Cesinala Wool-Cashmere Coat, $417
3.CHAREX Wool Coat, $54

1. REISS Regale Mandarin Collar Coat, $500
2. ASOS Skater Coat with Zip Front, $141

5. Heading for a walk in the park with my daughter. It's 5pm and this mama needs to go play with her munchkin. 

Happy Spring. Enjoy and embrace the sunshine, ideally while wearing cute shoes ;-). 

P2 Fashion: Spring 2014 Jewelry Trends

Happy National Jewelry Day! 

It may feel like five degrees Fahrenheit here in New York City thanks to viscous winds, but there's no better way to inject some spring fever into your day quite like jewelry. Here's a round up of some of my favorite jewelry trends for the upcoming season.

For more Spring 2014 Jewelry Trends and the chance to win amazing baubles from +Max and Chloe, join me for tonight's  National Jewelry Day Twitter Party at 7pm EST / 4pm PST. I'll be sharing trends, celebrity looks for less and, of course, giveaways, with my friend Malorie Kaye of Cameo PR. 

Chat with you soon. 

Iridescent Tones, Spring 2014 Jewelry Trend

(From upper left going clockwise)

Stefanie Somers Collection California Clip-On Earrings  $218

Dara Ettinger Gold And Druzy Mimi Double Ring $188

  

Indulgems Rainbow Moonstone Snowflake Ring  $145

Julie Vos Moonstone Mosaic Earrings  $195

Yellow Gold, Spring 2014 Jewelry Trend

(From upper left going clockwise)

Seraphina Gold Green Aventurine Snake Cuff $115 

Blu Bijoux Gold Triple Chain Necklace $40

Charlene KGold Dipped Ring  $113

Jolie B. Ray Cushion Cabachon Pink Topaz Cocktail Ring With Diamonds $3080

Kanupriya Gold Cobblestone Earrings $62

Seraphina Gold And Amethyst Cuff $99

Orange Hues, Spring 2014 Jewelry Trend

(From upper left going clockwise)

Blu Bijoux Coral Enamel And Gold Arrowhead Earrings $26

Evocateur Red Coral Cuff $338

Sandy Hyun Orange Pyramid Stud Ring $65

LaLucca Neon Orange Andi Cuff Bracelet $85

Blu Bijoux Tribal Horn Necklace $18

 

P2 Fashion: Shopping Ted Baker Spring 2014 Florals

Trying on a Ted Baker Spring 2014 dress for my daughter's 1st b-day 

 Dear Ted Baker,

You had me at yellow, retro 50s dress in 2012. Since then, we've become unseperatble. I can't imagine my closet without you. The rose gold, blush pinks and florals of spring 2014 are making me very happy. And while my baby bump prevents me from buying the ENTIRE collection, I had a fabulous time shopping for a preggers-friendly dress to wear to my daughter's first birthday party. Can't wait to see you again.

Trying on Ted Baker Spring 2014 dress with five-month baby bump

Other bump-friendly options I tried from Ted Baker's Spring 2014 collection 

Love,
Pamela 

PS I love you more than Fortum & Mason's Rose Biscuits dipped in clotted cream. And, that's saying a lot! 

Shopping Ted Baker Spring 2014 collection 

I hate buying items I can't wear, so I passed on all of the fashion items below. Ah, the sacrifices we make for our children. I hope my son (arriving in late June) understands what mama goes through in order to carry him into this world. Fortunatly, I always find stylish, bump-friendly options when I'm pregnant because there are ALWAYS pretty options. Being pregnant doesn't equal massive layers/covering up. Be pretty. Be fabulous. Always Be Your Best You! Oh, and DON'T wear clothing that makes you feel uncomfortable because that is not good for your baby! 

Ted Baker, Spring 2014

Ted Baker, Spring 2014