Rad & Refined Summer Launch Party

I had the most wonderful time at the Chicago Blogger Network Rad and Refined summer launch party event over the weekend. This is what I wore:

Dress: Swap w/ Kaitlyn (Discovery), Shoes: C/O Sole Society, Bag: C/O Just Fabulous , Watch and Silver bracelet: C/O Kristin Hassan, Skull Bracelet and Necklace: Baublebar, Colored stackable ring set: gift, Stackable silver ring set: Shop Jules, Heart Ring: Self Made (I SPY DIY project)

As a fan of not only Rad and Refined but also both blogs Natalie off Duty and Color Me Nana, I was in blogger heaven this night. Truly!

Natalie, myself, and Dylana

There was shopping to be done, drinks to be had, food to be eaten, and photos to be taken! I had my eye on a maxi dress all night and could not stop coming back to it! I'm so predicable. lol

Myself and Jacqueline of Rad and Refined, me totally dorking out with Natalie (or making her think I'm a total dork, however you want to say it ;) and finally me passing out Because I shop too much cards to the girls! Hopefully they will set their closets up soon! ;)

Jessica and Jill of Style Juncture and myself

Delish cake pops from Coco Mori

And the night would not be complete without a little photo booth action compliments of Shutterbooth!

I was so happy my hubby came with me (he got a glimpse of my world), I hope I didn't make too big of a fool of myself as I am a super fan of both Natalie and Dylana, and I am beyond pumped at the new maxi dress I bought! Obviously you will be seeing it soon on the blog! And obviously I needed another maxi dress. No, seriously I did! ;)
*To book an appointment to shop Rad and Refined Chicago email info@radandrefined.com

I Spy DIY

For those of you who do not know, the book I Spy DIY recently came out (buy your copy here). When I heard that Jenni was going to have a DIY demo and book signing at Anderson's Books in Naperville (IL), I knew I needed to go! I just LOVE her blog (not to mention I love her column in InStyle magazine)! Here is what I wore.

 

Dress & Belt: Dolce Vita, Vest: Dots, Shoes: Target, Cuff: C/O Kristin Hassan, Watch: Fossil, Earrings: Kate Spade, Ring: Jewelmint, Bag: Coach, Sunnies: MNG by Mango

As per usual, I arrived to the event first! lol (I am seriously early everywhere I go!) Thank goodness I had the pleasure of picking up Jess and Jill of Style Juncture from the train so I was not there early alone! ;)

Jill, Jess, and myself

 

Jenni and myself

As soon as Jenni got there she asked us all to pull up to her table so we could get our DIY on. We began to make feather earrings and then friendship bracelets using leather wrist wraps. 

 

Chicago blogger Jessica from Bows and Sequins was there. (She is a fellow #PassportToStyle tour guide.)

 

Hallie from Corals and Cognacs was there too! 

 

Here are the earrings I made and below all of our friendship bracelets!

 

Jenni was beyond sweet, down to earth, and just a genuinely nice person. I like her even more now. And it's always amazing to meet someone like this who truly deserves all her success! I hope her book sells out everywhere it is sold. ;) 

I can't wait to do more DIY projects from her book and share them with you guys. There is a necklace that is so me, I can't wait to try to make it!  

In an unexpected twist of events the 5 of us below all went out for a glass of wine and some appetizers. All and all I had a wonderful night! I honestly thought I was going to go stand in line and get a book signed. I had no idea I was going to end up listening to music, making my own jewelry, and hanging out with Jenni after we left the book store. The blogger world really IS such a supportive one! 

Jill, Jess, Jenni, Randi (Not Just Mom), and myself