Outfit: Dinner Out

Top: Banana Republic, Skirt: Swap w/ Kaitlyn (Express), Shoes: Shoemint (similar) (similar), Bag: C/O Just Fabulous, Cuff: C/O Kristin Hassan, Bracelet: C/O T plus J Designs, Necklace: ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service

This outfit put a little spring in my step. You know when you like what you are wearing so you feel good/pretty in it, well, that was me this day. Love the mixing of blue hues with pinks and gold. Now on to the good stuff...

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Outfit: Date Day/Night

Top: Love Sam via Piperlime, Jeans: Level 99 via ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Shoes: Victoria's Secret, Wrist Wrap: C/O Kristin Hassan, Bracelet: C/O T plus J designs, Bag: Coach, Ring: C/O Sole Society, Sunnies: Michael Kors

Myself and the hubby had a date night planned, but then called our sitter and asked her to come over at 2:30 instead of 5:00pm. ;)
Date day/night, here we come! First stop, drinks and an appetizer. Second stop, movies to see the Avengers. (Great movie!!)
We walk in get a soda and small popcorn. They upgraded us to mediums which is, by the way, an absurd amount of liquid. I kid you not when I say it's 2 liters of cola. Ridiculous.
We sit down, I go to take a sip and the cap pops off and I now have a liter of brown soda on my white denim. My hubby's face was PRICELESS. He went silent and just waited for me to react. I quickly ran to the washroom and wet it good hoping that when it dried it was closer to cream then brown.
Forward to me sitting in a 2 and 1/2 hour movie in wet pants.
After, we went to dinner and I feel I was a great sport as I strut around in brownish spotted pants the rest of the night.
In 33 years I have NEVER spilled a drink on my lap. Leave it to me to have the first time be while wearing white pant! lol

Outfit: Autism One- Day 3 of 3

I attended Autism One on Saturday for my 3rd and final day. I was BEYOND excited to see the key note speaker, Jenny McCarthy! Here is  what I ended up wearing: 

Dress: Mink Pink via ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Bag: Coach, Shoes: Victoria's Secret, Necklace: Oh, Poppy!, Wrist Wrap: Kristin Hassan, Sunnies: Loft, Belt: Dolce Vita

 Let me start by saying I am a HUGE Jenny McCarthy fan. When I first got pregnant with my son I read Belly Laughs (seriously such a funny book to read when you are pregnant), I next read Baby Laughs, and Life Laughs.
When we first realized that our son may be autistic, I then read her book Louder then Words. This book changed my world. I remember balling as I read it, but in the end it gave me a bit of hope.
Since my son's diagnosis, we have bought almost all her Teach to Talk videos and my kids are obsessed with them.
Outside of the books and the fact I feel like she has had a positive influence on my life, I loved her on MTV's Singled out. I also super love that she is hosting the new NBC show "Love in the Wild". Yes, it is smut TV, but I like a little smut TV in my life.
So, I showed up 30 minutes early and got all the way up to the second row for her lecture. SHE WAS AMAZING. She's smart, funny, and just a great mom/role model to have in this autism journey so many of us are on.

Here she is speaking:

And here's me in line waiting to meet her, have her sign my Autism One catalog, and get a photo:

The closer I got to her, the more I froze. I have never been shy or scared in front of famous people, but she scared the hell out of me! lol

I wanted to tell her how much she has been a positive influence on me, I wanted to thank her for getting all this info out to us, I wanted to try not to cry and be a crazy fan. I froze. I went mute. I said hi and I'm pretty sure I told her I loved her. (lowers head and shakes it).

She was just as beautiful in person, she was even nicer that I thought she would be, I for sure feel fortuniate to have met her!

Here is all the info and coupons I walked away with after my 3 days . Yes, it was a lot to take in. Yes, it was overwhelming at times, but all and all I am so happy I made myself go. I got so much out of it and can't wait to raise the bar a bit at my home, after all, I am a warrior mom!

Outfit: Casual Dinner

Top and Cami: ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Jeans: Express, Necklace: C/O Just Fabulous, Shoe: Dolce Vita, Heart Ring: J Good, Sunnies: Loft


I'm finally wearing my Dolce Vita flats! They were super cozy and perfect for this casual dinner out with my family. I am also LOVING this button back blouse. It was flowy in the wind and was perfect for the amount of pizza I ate that night! ;)
What do you guys think?

**In other news, with the launch of BISTM just over a month away, we (myself and Kaitlyn) have launched a new blog! It's called Sister Marie. Please follow us over on GFC! Thanks!

CBN Event: Dots

The Chicago Blogger Network teamed with Dots for a night filled with shopping, a styling contest, professional photography, cupcakes, champagne, and candy! I had a blast! Here is what I wore to the event: Dress: via ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Shoes: C/O Just Fabulous, Jacket: C/O Sheinside, Necklace: Windsor, All Braceltes: Kristin Hassan, Ring: J Good, Bag: Coach

 Dots just opened a Hillside, IL location (The Hillside Town Center, 120 S. Mannheim Rd. Hillside, IL 60162) and I was blown away! They literally carry anything you could possibly need. Appeal, shoes, belts, under garments, jewelry, bags, and even lip gloss & nail polish! Everything (with the exception of some shoes and outerwear) is under $40!! Score! And to be honest, most items were either $14.80 and $18.80. They have all sizes 0-24 and everything seemed age appropriate for teens through mid 40's. Here are some shots of the store and the amazing treats they had waiting for us:  

I like to call this area SHOE HEAVEN! ;) The selection was truly amazing. How did I not know about Dots before this?!There was a style challenge and this is the outfit I tried on. I had better pictures taken of me by their photographer and will post them when I have them.

 It was my first time wearing print pants and I ended up buying them. Kinda LOVE them. They are so light weight and I adore the fit.  

In the end, I walked out one happy girl! ;) Lots of new clothes, a $50 gift card (which I used right away), and some other goodies too!
 

Outfit: Taking Care of Business

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (similar) , Tee: Stylemint, Jeans: Level 99 via ThritySomethingFashion Box Service, Boots: Dolce Vita, Necklace (similar) & Bag: Windsor, Watch: Fossil, Wrist Wrap: C/O Kristin Hassan, Red Bangle: C/O Baublebar

This is what I wore for our first (of many) business dinners for BISTM (you can follow us for updates on Twitter and FB).
 It was a very casual dinner so I wanted to put a cute twist on jeans with a tee.
I am in LOVE with my Dolce Vita boots. They are probably the lowest heel I own (I'm no kitten heel girl), but I am over the moon for them. I am also super digging my red denim. Great shade for summer for sure don't you think?
The meeting went amazing and we have lots to do in the next 2 months, but it's all very exciting! 

Outfit: Blush, Mint, Blue, & Gold

Top: Closet swap w/ Kaitlyn (Forever 21), Jeans: Gap, Cami: ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Belt: Threadsence, Shoes: Shoemint (similar) , Watch & Bag: Fossil, Louvre Leather Wrap: Kristin Hassan, Heart Ring: Jewelmint, Necklace: Windsor , Sunnies: Loft

Yet another example of everyday wear. I don't care what time of day it is, it's always time for 6 inch heels! I'm also totally digging this muted color pallet. Such good colors for this time of year, being Easter tomorrow and all. ;)

 And, do you spy my Paris #PassportToStyle wrist warp?! Who else ordered? Such a beautiful collection.
 I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter tomorrow! Here are some eggs we decorated. The top pic are the eggs my kids did, the bottom pic, I did! ;) Do you like my "love egg" and tie dye egg?! lol

And if you don't celebrate Easter, a wonderful weekend to you and yours as well! xo

Outfit: Everyday Wear

Top: Dainel Rainn via ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Jeans: Express (similar), Shoe: Urban Outfitters, Bracelets: C/O Kristin Hassan, Earrings: Jewelmint, Stackable Rings: Shop Jules, Pave stackable rings: Stella & Dot, Sunnies: Loft (similar)

How amazing is this top? I just love Daniel Rainn. I sold one of my favorite tops of his because it no longer fit me. Obviously I was sad that I couldn't find it again to replace it.
When I received this blouse in my box from ThirtySomethingFashion I was BEYOND excited! It's great for everyday wear or a night out on the town.
I wore this outfit for errands, family time, and well, a normal day! What do you think? I am a big fan of denim paired with flats and a blouse. Simple, chic, and super easy to wear from day to night!

Outfit: Date Night

Crochet Tunic, Level 99 jeans, and cami: ThirtySomethingFashion Box Service, Watch wrap and Bracelet: C/O Kristin Hassan, Bow Ring: C/O Jewelmint, Shoes: C/O Sole Society, Sunnies: Loft

Me and the hubbs went out for dinner and a movie this night. We ate so much! Nachos, potato skins, spinach and artichoke dip, one of those appetizers for dinner kind of a nights. So fun! We saw 21 Jump Street, which was SO FUNNY, and had a wonderful time.

I am loving this look! The top, jeans, and cami are all from my box service with ThirtySomethingFashion. SWOON! I am so happy to own white denim. How have I gone all these years with out a great pair?! These will for sure be "repeat offenders" on this blog! ;)

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