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two beautiful children, Lucia, 6, and little Leo, 2 – rest in peace…

I had to do a post on the Krim family and their terrible tragedy in losing their two beautiful children.  I do not know then but I am beyond devastated about this horrific news and I can’t get over it.  I was crying all morning – each time I see the photos of these innocent and beautiful children, my heart just breaks.  I have a son, Ben who is 2 and a half – close to Leo’s age and I cannot imagine ever losing him, in any way – let alone the way these children were taken from their family.  Typically, we hear news like this and then we move on with our lives and may even forget…I just can’t.  I was talking to a friend of mine this morning and she and her partner do not have children but they are heartbroken about this as well.  My husband who is a Sergeant for a local police department told me that terrible things happen everyday and I know that but for some reason, this is hitting me hard and I just simply cannot accept it.  I will just pray for them and give my son as much love as I can each & every second of everyday!!!

My heart and prayers are with Kevin, Marina, Nessie & their entire family.

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I’m just a girl in love with two pair of boots.

I got the Garnet Hill catalog tonight and I just can’t decide which pair to get…

frye paige riding boots $398

carla heeled boots $248

I came across two beautiful color block cashmere sweaters…{both come in multiple colors}

left, Garnet Hill exclusive – on sale for $98

right, vince tri color-block turtleneck – $325

& I just might ask for this amazing coat for the holidays or an early birthday present!

this is another great find from Garnet Hill in dark camel & in sizes 2-18

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are you reading this?  I am about to celebrate the 2nd year of sweet casual style and I am thinking about making changes to the site and the content I share.  I can look at google analytics and see how many unique visitors I have to the site and which posts are the most popular but I still wonder, are you reading this and why?  I’ve had people I know or met that say they love my blog but I still  question a lot.  I wish I could get feedback from anyone who reads the blog to tell me what more you would want to see or read about.  I rarely get comments on the site and when I ran one of my first contests with a very cool company a few weeks ago {havaianas}…not a lot of people participated.  I do wonder why?  I have seen many other giveaways on other sites that get a huge response.  I was excited and very honored to be approached by havaianas to do this…but to be honest, I felt bad that it didn’t really get the response I hoped for – not for me but for them.  I share my posts on facebook and twitter but I don’t want to overwhelm people too much – again questioning a lot.

many people have asked me why I have this site and what I want to accomplish with the site.  I think that my answers today are very different from two years ago when I launched the site.  this site started with a couple goals in mind.  I wanted to have a creative outlet to share all of the ideas I have, products and stores I love and blogs and sites that inspire me {& hopefully you too}.  Another one of my first year goals was to have “sponsors” for the site because I thought that might be important because many other sites have many sponsors or ads running on their sites.  let me be very clear that I feature many different stores, products, sites and people I love for nothing in return.  I enjoy it and it is fun for me to connect with businesses, people, bloggers and designers I admire.  Now, you may find at the top of this page, there is a {shop} category.  This has been “coming soon” for two years now.  I did intend and still do want to open an online boutique.  Clearly, this would be an opportunity to not just share my favorite things but allow you to also purchase them!

You may also see another category named gratitude.  I wanted to have a forum to share people’s stories of gratitude and create a place to help others who may have experienced a tough time – no matter what that looks like.  from time to time, I have weaved this into some of my posts.  I have shared personal stories but sometimes I wonder if this is the forum to do that – but then I think to myself, this is my site {blog} and I can say and do what ever I want, right?  a blog is defined as, “A web site on which an individual or group of users record opinions, information, etc. on a regular basis.”  I just wonder at times if I am not clear or focused on what this site is and whether it makes sense for me to be a little all over the place {similar to the way this post is sounding – a little all over the place}!  I have so many ideas and so much to share.  I just need to get organized and focused and present it to all of you and see what you think.  I also have a lot of advice I want to share about marriage, being a working mom, family, friendships, etc and I am trying to figure out if that all makes sense to live here on this site…thoughts?

I would love to know if you are reading this.  I would love and I am asking for your feedback.  I have many readers from many different countries and I would love to hear what you want to see and what you want to know about.  I care.  I want to know what you are thinking.  thank you in advance for your comments and I promise to listen and incorporate what you want!  xo Corry

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Congratulations to Jamie Schneider who won a pair of Havaianas sandals

{a $45 value}!!!

Thanks to those who participated & for your sweet comments!

ENJOY!!  xo Corry

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introducing the chirp shop!

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I ♥ Shoshanna.

I just bought these two dresses and these photos do not do them any justice.  I have several of her dresses actually because they are always the perfect fit and are so feminine and beautiful.  I just bought the The Bialik Print Renee dress today at my favorite store in Fairfield, CT, Snappy Gator.  This dress has the most incredible colors and it is probably the most comfortable style, ever.  I was wondering what I was going to wear with it and I love how she paired it with brown boots.

As I was looking on Shoshanna’s site, {click here}… I found the second dress.

This is probably the most classic dress you can find and it is timeless.  It is perfect for the holidays, work, a wedding, date night or out with friends.  You can dress it up or down but I just know I will have this dress for a very long time.  The best part is I got 20% off and Shoshanna is offering complimentary ground shipping!  Enjoy!  xo Corry

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win a havaianas sandals giveaway!  {a $45 value}

I have always loved havaianas.  I have 4 pairs & now you can make your own custom sandals!  {see below}  I also had surgery on my feet a million years ago and havaianas are the most comfortable {and coolest} sandals ever.

enter to win!

•  like sweet casual style on facebook & leave a comment OR

•  post a comment below!

contest will run starting today for one week!  Friday, September 14 – Friday, September 21

enjoy!  xo Corry

{this giveaway is open to US residents only.  winner will be chosen and announced on Friday, September 21, 2012.  this is a sponsored post by havaianas and sweet casual style may have received payment, trade and/or products in exchange for the promotion.  this giveaway is not associated and/or sponsored by facebook.}

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The Surf Lodge.  enough said…

if this isn’t sweet casual style…I don’t know what is!

I am headed to Montauk soon with our sweet friends Doug & Kaye and their daughter Amelia!  I have never been to Montauk but I am very excited to eat, drink, explore and shop!  I began to look around online and I am so inspired!  ♥

The Montauk Beach House

Surf Bazaar

I can’t wait to get there and then report back to all of you on my great finds!

If you have been…PLEASE share some suggestions and comment below!

Thank you!  xo Corry

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♥  engaged!  ♥

I could not be happier for one of my favorite actress {friends}!  Jennifer & Justin look amazing together and this good news makes me believe there is more to them than just looking great together!  Congrats to them both and hopefully a baby will come soon for Jen who just turned 41 in February.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love everything about Jennifer Aniston.  We actually have a lot in common…we both love the beach, many of the same designers {I could style Jen!}, dirty martinis, Mexican food and our dogs!!  ♥  For me Jennifer is – sweet casual style.  I love her effortless way she looks all of the time.  She seems to have such a sweet personality and I am thrilled that now she has found love.  I wish her and Justin a ton of happiness & love.  ♥

check out my Jennifer Aniston pinterest board!

xo Corry

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