Outfit: Autism One- Day 1 of 3

I attended Autism One this year thanks to the persuasion of Nicolette of Momnivore's Dilemma. Here is what I wore to day 1:

Dress: E Street Denim, Vest: Express, Belt: Forever 21, Shoes: Target, Earrings: swap w/ Kaitlyn, Stackable Rings: Shop Jules, Ring: C/O J Good, Watch: C/O Kristin Hassan

She told me in advance how overwhelming it would be, but I thought she meant overwhelming like a lot of info to take in, lots of vendors, etc. It was overwhelming emotionally and mentally as well (which I was NOT prepared for) and I cried after leaving the first day.

I guess I thought I was doing a good job(ish) by my son so far. I know we haven't gone full on bio medical yet, but I guess I didn't realize how far away I was from it either.

Needless to say I had a mild panic attack while sitting in a lecture called "What's Next? Exploring your options by Anju Usman, MD. I literally left the room with my notes full of words I needed to go home and look up! I felt guilty, I felt under prepared, I felt like I needed to make changes...NOW!  I immediately went and bought new vitamins and probiotics. It did make me feel a bit better. ;)

Check back Thursday and Friday for day 2 and 3 of my Autism One Experience.

**Check out how I styled this dress for a night out on the Sisters Marie Blog!

Outfit: Dresses Paired with Vests

Dress: E Street Denim, Jean Vest: Forever 21, Wedges: Target, Bag: C/O Just Fabulous, Watch: Fossil, Wrist Wrap: C/O Kristin Hassan, Ring: Free People

How amazing is this dress?! I found it when I was in Lake Geneva over the weekend and I knew I needed to own it. Sadly for anyone else who wants it, is not found online and someone has already called DIBS on it. (everyone say thanks Gwen! lol) But you can find it at E Street Denim! ;) 

Now lets talk vests! I am gaga for vests this season. I have this denim one, a lace one, and just got a trench one too (totally saw Nicole over at Frankie Hearts Fashion wearing one and had to find my own asap!). What do you guys think? Do you love vests over dresses or not so much?

Loving Cropped sweaters

Sweater: MNG by Mango (last season), Jeans: E street Denim, Earrings: Jewelmint, Shoes: Express Stone Ring: Vintage, Ring: Judith Jack

For a long time tunics and longer t's, knits, and tops were in but last season entered crop tops (I should say they came back into rotation since the 90's). My initial reaction was HELL NO! lol I'm not the belly shirt kind of a girl (I mean come on, I have 2 kids!;). Lately I'm loving them. As long as you are wearing a higher rise jean and don't put your arms over your head too much, I think they are perfect.
I paired my crop sweater with my dark wash jeans, threw my hair in a bun, and put some amazing earrings on! It's wonderful how a dark lip, some eyeliner, and earrings jazz a very simple look up! ;)

65 degrees in late October

Top Stylemint, Jeans E Street Denim, Shoes Blowfish, Ring Threadsence, Sunnys Target, Nail Color Sally Hansen Commander in Chic and OPI Bring on the Bling

What a beautiful day we had this past weekend! I had a great family day filled with pumpkin carving, a walk to the park, and time outside back.
I was excited to wear my new Stylemint top. I paired it with dark wash jeans, a big ring, and for a pop of color, my blowfish canvas shoes. It took all of 5 minutes to get ready and that's just what I needed to not take any moments away from my family day!

on a different note, how amazing are the colors of fall?! I seriously wish I could live somewhere where it was fall year round! Which obviously is not possible because if the leafs were falling year round we'd have a lot of bare trees! ;) So maybe I'd settle for a place that has LOTS of multi colored trees! Something about the greens, oranges, reds, and yellows...they just put me in a good mood! OK, who knows were that might be? ;)

Tut tut, it looks like rain

I think I'm watching too much Winnie the Pooh lately! I see it's raining outside and all I can think is "tut tut, it looks like rain!" lol
This day I loaded up the kiddos to take my little man to school and had a few errands to run.



Sweater: Victoria's Secret
Jeans: Target
Boots: Victoria's Secret (sold out last year)
Hat: E Street Denim (old)
Purse: MNG by Mango at JC Penny

Umbrellas are great, but when holding one kids hand and pushing the other in the stroller, who has the arms to hold an umbrella too? Not me! I generally go with hats and rain boots in this type of weather and save the umbrella for days I've actually done my hair! ;)
Loving the blue, green, gray, and black color combo here. What do you think?


Last day to enter my Rebecca Minkoff bag and Wrigley product giveaway value at $295! Winner will be announce tomorrow at 7am! Good luck!!!

Taking the little man to meet his teacher

Blazer: Threadsence Sold out
Tank: Victoria's Secret
Cargo Pants: Banana Republic (c/o Katrina)
Wedges: Forever 21
Stackable Rings: E Street Denim
Earrings: Jewelmint
Necklace: Self made
Bag: Coach

My little guy starts early childhood Monday! I can not even believe he's going to school 5 days a week, but it is time. On this day we went to meet the teacher, pay, and see what we needed to bring for his first day. Since I knew we would be hitting Jewel up right after I wanted to be able to do a lot of walking around. These are just like wearing gym shoes as far as I'm concerned! I seriously could do all day 5 days a week in these bad boys! ;)
Can we talk about these pants now? These were another hand-me-down from Katrina before she left and I seriously love them! They are a size too big, but when you cuff them they look more like a boyfriend pant and I really love the relaxed fit! Great addition to my year round wardrobe, no?!
What do you guys think on the color combo? I was wondering if the peachy blazer was too "spring" with the army green pant. Hopefully I pulled off the transitioning to fall look without looking too much like an Easter egg! lol

Lake house chic

Top: Alloy (swap c/o Kaitlyn)
Tank: Express
Jeans: E Street Denim
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Jewelmint
Ring: Lia Sophia
Sunnys: MNG by Mango

We were at the hubby's family lake house over the long weekend and this was my outfit for walking and heading down to the lake. I don't wear flats super often, but when you're doing a lot of walking you have to be smart. (let me say though, I could and have walked miles in some of my heels....I'm just saying ;)
I got these jeans the day before at E Street Denim. I love this store! What I love even more is a great sale. Jeans were all 50% off and if you buy 2 or more pair they were 75% off! I just got one pair, but I'm in love with the wash and color. I also love that I don't have to alter these, as I alter most of my jeans! Double yay!

Date night

Dress: E Street Denim (2 years ago)
Clutch: Shoesdazzle
Shoes: Madden girl
Brown and gold wrap: Baublebar (sold out)
Coral bead bracelet: Pree Brulee
Gold stackable ring: Baublebar
Gold band: Kohls

The hubs and I went out for Mexican food and margaritas this night. We had so much fun and we also met up with a few friends after dinner too!
I love this dress. I got it at a shop up in Lake Geneva 2 years ago and can't wait to go check it out again next time I'm up north. I am also loving the color combo of this teal dress with the yellow purse and the coral and gold in the jewelry. What do you think?
I was also having a rough hair day (day 3 and I had gone swimming earlier in the day) so I decided to go with a braid. When all else fails and it's humid as hell, a braid is always the answer! ;) I went with a basic fishtail and added a braid to the bang for a little something different!
Don't know how to do a fishtail? Check out my how to video here!