Bon Voyage Party for Jessica

Chicago is losing a great blogger Jessica from Bows and Sequins. She is off to start a new chapter in her life in the big apple! How exciting!!!! I wish her all the luck in the world! She had a super fun bon voyage party on Thursday night and Kristin Hassan, her team, and lots of her jewelry were there to send her off as well (and DUH we all did some shopping!). Here is what I wore:

Tank: Forever 21, Skirt: Kristin Hassan, Shoes: C/O Sole Society, Bag: Coach, Rings: Michael Kors, Bracelets and Watch: C/O Kristin Hassan, Necklace: Forever 21(similar and under $5)

Myself and Kaitlyn had such a blast! We had a little champagne, some cup cakes, did a little shopping, and hung with some of our favorite Chicago ladies!

Kaitlyn, myself, and Jessica of Bows and Sequins

Jessica of Little Miss 312, myself, and Kaitlyn

Lindsay and Kristen from the KH team, Kaitlyn and me taking it upon ourselves to do quality control on the cupcakes. (they passed inspection! lol So yummy!)

The KH team, myself with Kristin Hassan

Hallie from Corals and Cognacs, myself, and Kaitlyn



And the night would not be complete without doing minor mirror checks/lip gloss applications! ;)

Jessica even sent us each home with a little goodie bag (BEYOND UNNECESSARY)! Yes, we went to her going away party and she gave us gifts! Chicago will miss you Jessica! Visit soon, and have so much fun!! xo

For more on the party and to see Kaitlyn's outfit pics head over to the Sisters Marie blog!

Outfit: Wearing a Dress Under a Dress

Bodycon Dress (underneith): Forever 21, Dress: C/O Oasap, Belt: Dolce Vita, Bracelet: J Good, Ring: House of Harlow, Shoes: Victoria's Secret, Earrings: Kristin Hassan, Sunnies: Loft (similar) (similar)

I was given this dress by Oasap and when it came I new this would not be a "dress" on me. It was so short! Okay, maybe if I was shorter, or did not have to bend over it would have worked. ;)

My solution, wearing a dress under this dress! Those bodycon dresses are hot alone, but I end up using them as slips every now and then. This dress would be cute with leggings or shorts under as well. I'll have to style it different next time. 

"I Want What She Has!": Blogger Envy- Sarah

This weeks "I want what she has!" goes to Sarah of Coming Unstitched. How amazing is this look?!

Dress: $40 Victoria's Secret

Cardigan: $30 Banana Republic (similar)

Shoes: $30 Charlotte Russe

Necklace: $7 Forever 21

Watch: $15 Target

I seriously love EVERYTHING about this look and would not change a thing. LOVE the mixing of bright pops of color with the shoes and cardigan. LOVE the jewelry! Head to toe swoon! What do you guys think?

Outfit: Bridal Shower Atire

Dress: Swap w/ Kaitlyn (similar) (similar), Shoes: C/O Just Fabulous, Cuff and blue bracelet: C/O Kristin Hassan, Bracelet: C/O T plus J designs, Necklace: Forever 21 (similar) (splurge), Ring: House of Harlow

So I colored my hair again! As much as I loved the lighter color underneath, it was not what I was going for to begin with and I had these awful blond streaks on the top that were driving me crazy! ;)  I boxed colored it. (I used 2 boxes as I have WAY too much hair for 1 box.) Thoughts?

This is what I wore to my cousin's bridal shower. We had so much fun! Mimosas, brunch, games, gifts, family, friends, and pictures. What more can you ask for?

This Weeks "I Want What She Has!"

This weeks first "I want what she has!" goes to Michelle McSweeney. I just love her Givenchy bag!!

Bag: $1400 Neiman Marcus (sold out in most stores this bag is sold online)

Brand: Givenchy  (Leather bag w/ no studs)

Amazing bag Michelle! Perfect for any and every occasion and I just love the zipper strap!

This weeks second "I want what she has!" goes to Kristen Javens. I am loving this entire look!

Top: $9 Forever 21

Skirt: $15 Forever 21

And, I now want to go shopping at Forever 21! lol Great mixing of stripes Kristen. I can't wait to see what else you pair that great skirt with.

* Check out the Sisters Marie blog today for 2 tutorials to help get you ready to buy, sell, and swap your clothes and accessories on BecauseIshopTooMuch.com

Outfit: Grecian Chic

Dress: Hive & Honey via Piperlime, Shoes: Forever 21, Necklace/Watch/Bracelet: C/O Kristin Hassan, Stackable Rings: Shop Jules, Blue Ring: C/O J Good, Sunnies: Michael Kors

I am LOVING my Athena Tracery Necklace for the Passport To Style Athens collection! I can't believe there are only 2 days left to shop this collection (today and tomorrow people, so hurry and shop before it's gone for good!).
I felt Grecian chic and finished the look off with french braid that I pined into a circle in the back of my head. Thoughts? It was super easy so I'm probably going to be a repeat offender on this one.
Now for the fun stuff...
And the winner of the $100 Kristin Hassan Passport To Style giveaway is:


Congrats Teri. I will pass your email along to Kristin and she will email you to get your shipping address. A GIANT thank you to Kristin Hassan for hosting this giveaway and choosing me to be the tour guide for this amazing collection! xo 

Outfit: Autism One- Day 2 of 3

I told you about my first day at Autism One a few days ago. Here is what I wore to the second day I attended:

Top: Alloy (old), Shorts: Old Navy, Shoes: Forever 21, Bag: Coach (similar) (similar) (similar), Earrings: Swap w/ Kaitlyn, Wrist Wraps: C/O Kristin Hassan, Gold Band ring: Kohls, Sunnies: Loft (similar) (similar)

I did much better at the second day of Autism One. I was beyond overwhelmed the first day and truth be told I woke up not wanting to get out of bed.
I obviously did, made myself go back and listed to a lecture titled "Food With Benefits" given by Sueson Vess.  I am so glad I did, this was a great lecture! I took so many helpful notes, met up with the speaker, and got her cookbook after it was over (I also got a few new food products that I'll share with you here when I try them out).
The most important info I took away from this day was:
-Eat food from plants, not made in plants. (eat foods that will rot)
Seems obvious right? Well I can't tell you how many times in the past few days I've went to eat something and been made aware of the fact I'm not as healthy as I think. Try it, go through your day and see how much processed food you actually eat!
-Eat animals that ate leaves/plants.
-Eat fermented foods (good gut bacteria)
There were so many more helpful hints given to me at this lecture, but if I can pass the best info along, it's the above 3 points.
After listening and then shopping, we (myself, Nicolette of Momnivore's Dilemma, and a new mommy friend) then went to whole food and got a few items too. All and all, I finished this day feeling much more positive and more importantly, hopeful. ;)

*Check back tomorrow for my third and final day at Autism One. (I met Jenny McCarthy!!)

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!

Passport to Style: World Tour 2012- Athens

Hello Again! Last week I was overjoyed with announcing my new role as the official Tour Guide for the Athens Collection from the Passport to Style: World Tour 2012!  I received so many baubles, one Grecian outfit post simply wasn’t enough (jewelry also seen here, and here)! Today’s look is all about a night out in Athens!

Aphrodite Bracelet, Parthenon Double Wrap, Demeter Cuff

Athena Tracery Necklace, Hellen Stud Earrings

Tank: Free People, Jacket: C/O Sheinside, Skirt: Hive & Honey via Piperlime, Hat: Forever 21, Shoes: C/O Just Fabulous, All Jewelry: C/O Kristin Hassan

The Athens Collection is only available in limited quantities for one more week! Don’t be the one without the souvenir - Shop Now!

Be sure to check back next Wednesday for the best giveaway ever! In the meantime, keep traveling with us by reserving your passport.

αντίο! XO, Lisa

Dressing to Music: Norah Jones- She's 22

I am in LOVE with the new Norah Jones record. Not just a song or 2, but the album is amazing. This is one of my favorites on the record, but I'm sure I'll have another "dressing to music" inspired my Norah Jones in the near future. ;) Here is what I put on as I slow danced around my room:

Blouse: Forever 21, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: 9 west, Teal Ring: House of Harlow, Necklace: Oh, Poppy!, Wrist Wrap: Kristin Hassan

What do you think? Are you a Norah Jones fan or not so much?