Outfit: Animal print and Wedges

Top: Mink Pink from Threadsence, Tank: Target, Jean Leggings: Express (similar), Shoes: C/O Just Fab, Necklace: Jewelmint, Wrist Wrap: C/O Kristin Hassan, Purse: Charming Charlie

I just love me a big flowy blouse. I probably should have belted this baby, but I guess that just means I'll have to try that next time I wear this top.

And the winner of the Just Fabulous size 8 wedges is:

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Congrats to Gwen! I will be emailing you later today for shipping info. Thank you to all who entered and a big thank you to Just Fabulous for hosting this giveaway!

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Giveaway: Just Fab Shoes & Winner Announced

Romper: Camilla and Marc via  Rent the Runway, Belt: Loft, Shoes: C/O Just Fabulous, Necklace: Banana Republic, Clutch: Charming Charlie, Bracelets: C/O Kristin Hassan, Chain Ring: Tiffany & CO, Heart Ring: Verameat

I love this look! Would this be considered safari chic?! lol The shoes clearly made the look though, which leads me to the most important part of this post. 

Just Fabulous sent me a pair of these amazing wedges, but they took it up a notch and sent me 2 pair. (one for me and one for one lucky winner!)

The only thing is they are also in my size (size 8). Wear size 8 and want these? (They are beautiful right?!)

To enter simply "like" JustFab on Facebook and leave me a comment below telling me you have done so! That's it! Winner will be announced 3-16-12 (next Friday). Good luck! 

**I am happy to announce the winner of the Just Fabulous blue fringe bag.

the winner is:

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Congrats Erin K! I will be emailing you today for your shipping address. Thanks to all who entered and a big thanks to Just Fabulous for hosting this giveaway!

How Do You Scarf?

No seriously, how do you scarf? I usually go with the standard once around and let it hang or the occoasional pull through the loop when wearing a jacket (does that even make sense to anyone?). 

I decided to start noticing what people are doing with their scarfs and this is what I came up with:

The once around, the keep wrapping around, the twist, the pull through

The tie, the shall, the loose once around, the loose keep wrapping

The double knot, the lay it around you, and the loose wrap through

Top: Nordstrom, Jeans: Gap, Scarf: Charming Charlie

Okay, clearly I made up all those names, but I think they help you see what I was going for. ;) So, how do you scarf? I know there are lot more ways, but 11 seemed good to me! lol

This weeks "I want what she has!"

My first "I want what she has!" goes to Michelle Kuhlemeier. I love this look head to toe!

Dress: $14.99 Ross (store in AZ)
Shoes: $49 (on sale from $79) Simply Vera Wang from Kohls

I can't believe that dress was under $15, looks like she paid way more for it! Don't you just LOVE great finds like that?! Flawless as always Michelle!



My second "I want what she has!" goes to Kristin Hassan. I also love this look head to toe, but that necklace is stunning!

Necklace: $40 Charming Charlie

I love how simple yet chic this outfit is! Looks so effortless and put together and loving the deep red lip too! Beautiful as always Kristin! And great find on that necklace.

I don't know how she does it

I was graciously invited to see a pre-screening of the new Sarah Jessica Parker movie "I Don't Know How She Does It" by Kristin. Of course I had to go, I never pass up a girls night in the city! ;)




Top: Forever 21 (swap C/O Kaitlyn)
Blazer: Urban Outfitters
Tank: Target
Skinny Jeans: Express
Shoes: Forever 21
Ring: Charming Charlie
Bracelet: Jewelmint
Earrings: Self made (you can get a pair of your own in real or faux pearls from Erin Gallagher Jewelry)
Purse: Creatively Yours

I had such a fun time and the movie was adorable! I really wish they would have dressed SJP's character better, she was a little frumpy and who said working moms have to be frumpy?! ;) Plus it's SJP so you kind of expect there to be some awesome fashion, alas, there was not. Either way it was a lovely night away and I got to hang with 2 fellow blogger moms! You can check out Kristin's blog here and Diandra's website (where you can click through to her blog) here!

A walk in the park

Top: Forever 21
Skirt: Urbanog (sold out)
Sandals: Target
Sunnys: Target
Hat: Charming Charlie
Bracelet: Express
Ring: Baublebar

These photos were taken 2 days before surgery.  The hubby and I decided to take the kids to the park. It was so beautiful out this day. Upper 70's with a bit of wind, just perfect. It helped to keep my mind off of things to see the kiddos laughing and playing in the park and sandbox. Just what I needed to relax! I love this look. Cozy, fashionable, and best of all I didn't have to do my hair! lol I love hats!

Animal instincts

Dress: H&M
Shoes: Forever 21
Bracelet and Necklace: Jewelmint
Ring: Charming Charlie

I've never been a big animal print lover, but I had to own this maxi! Not sure why, but I was just drawn to it. What could I do, instincts said I need to own it! ;)
This look was perfect for a day of family and bbq. It was also great because it was a super warm and humid and the dress is very light weight. I'm pretty sure it was under $20 too so double score! ;) What do you think? Too much animal, or just enough?

Las Vegas! Day 2 outfit 1

Cover up: Victoria's Secret
Bikini: Victoria's Secret
Flip Flops: Victoria's Secret
Hat: Charming Charlie
Bag: Target
Earrings: H&M

Okay, so I like Victoria's secret, so what! lol I was super excited and then panicked when we booked Vegas 9 days in advance, so I bought a few bikinis and cover ups online right away. Surprisingly I loved (and kept) everything! On this day we had breakfast outside at a french bistro Bouchon and then headed out to the pool. We ended up renting a bed poolside and spent 5 hours drinking, swimming, kissing, and taking fun pictures! We had a great time, went up to take a nap before our night 2 debauchery! ;) Night 2 outfit post Monday. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

PS, not sure why the pics say different dates on them. It was a new camera and the display was all sorts of messed up (so was the saturation). I will get that taken care of stat! lol But the Vegas pics will be all off. What can you do?....

PPS, My hubby's band (Lucky Boys Confusion) is playing a show tomorrow night at the House of Blues in Chicago. If you don't already have tickets, you can get them here! Hope to see you all out! xo

Las Vegas! Day 1 outfit 1

Cover up: Victoria's Secret
Retro bathing suit: Victoria's secret
Shoes: Victoria's Secret (sold out)
Sunnys: Target
Bag: Target
Hat: Charming Charlie
Earrings: H&M

So this is my pool look. It's Vegas, so heels and earrings were a must! We ended up doing a little walking around after, so I was glad this cover up looked okay to be in public in. It was so nice after a 6 hour delay at Ohare to finally get there and go strait to the pool! We spent a few hours there in the 94 degree weather, went to the room for naps and started getting ready for night 1! Pictures of my night look tomorrow! ;)

Dinner and a Movie

Dress: Forever 21
Jean Jacket: Vintage
Shoes: Payless
Earrings: Charming Charlie
Ring: Lia Sophia
Chain Ring: Tiffanys & CO
Sun Glasses: Charming Charlie

Last time I wore this dress, it was for lounging around the house. I knew it was super cozy and on this cool spring night, it was just the thing for dinner and a movie. Well, dinner at the movie I should say. With the kiddo's over at the grandparents for an overnight (first time in the past 6 months!), we headed over to a premium theater and ate, drank, and watched Bridesmaids. The movie was adorable, and me and the hubby spent the entire night laughing, kissing, smiling, and being newlyweds! (We've been married since January of 08, but it's been babies, surgerys, and our little boys therapies ever since.) It was really nice to get a night out! I love dating my hubby again!

Red and Turquoise.....LOVE

Earrings: Charming Charlie
Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Target
Ring: MNG by Mango
Shoes: BCBG

I am so in love with the color combo of red and turquoise! They go great as accents with black, white, cream, tan, gray, pretty much any neutral color! I also LOVE this ring! I found it at JC Penny in the MNG by Mango section. Amazing right? Sorry for no full body shot. Only one turned out and the color was off and my feet were cut off! lol What can you do?! ;)

Bonnie's Bachelorette Party

Dress and Belt: Agaci
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Cardigan: Forever 21
Necklace: Tiffany & CO
Large Ring: Charming Charlie
Chain Ring: Tiffany & CO

On Saturday night I attended my friends bachelorette party. We had great Mexican food, drinks were flowing, relocated at a beautiful suite at the House of Blues hotel, naughty gifts were given, male entertainment went down, oh and did I mention drinks were flowing?! lol
I had such a fun night even though I bailed before 11. (Hey, I still have a 4 month old who gets a middle of night feeding! Oh, and my kids get up at 6am for the day!)
It was great to see my friends in an out setting and it looked like Bonnie had a wonderful time! Here are a few pictures from the night!


Congrats again Bonnie and Jason! I hope you have a beautiful wedding in Mexico next month! xo

70's or Boho? You can't make me choose just one!!!

Top: Piperlime
Jean Legging: Target
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Hat: Charming Charlie
Heart Ring: Jewelmint
Long Ring: Banana Republic
Earrings: House of Harlow (Somehow not shown!! ;( I will wear them much more no worries!!)

I LOVE THIS TOP! Seriously I would buy it in all 3 colors it comes in, but I fear I would wear them (and only them) everyday for the rest of my life! And how lame would that be for you the readers! lol But really, it's my new favorite. It's light weight and breezy. LOVE!
This was just a simple outfit (leggings, a top, and a great heel) accessorized with gold jewelry, a hat, and a red lip! Easy, effortless, and beautiful (well, I think so anyway!).
Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Oscar's Party

Top: Charming Charlie
Cami: JC Penny
Cardigan: Forever 21
Jean Leggings: Target
Boots: Venus
Necklace: Jewelmint
Ring: Charming Charlie





I went to a red carpet party! lol Well, there was a red carpet there! How adorable is this themed party?! My mother-in-law and sister-in-law bake and cook up a storm every year for this event! They even printed out ballots for us to fill out. Absolutely adorable! We had an wonderful time and ate delicious food while talking about everyone outfits and jewelry! What more can you ask for? A tiara you say? Those were there too! I love me a good girls party! ;)

ps- please do not mind my awful black borders around my collages. I just found a program I like and am now learning to always change the boarder to white! ;)

My 32nd B-Day

Jacket: Forever 21
Dress: Charming Charlie
Necklace: Charming Charlie
Ring: Charming Charlie
Purse: Charming Charlie
Shoes: Jessica Simpson

I had an amazing birthday this year! My hubby watched the kiddos and I went out for a sushi lunch and shopping trip with mother-in-law. Who has never been to Charming Charlie? Before this day I had never been either, but now I am in love with this store! The best way to explain it would be it's like Claire's for adults! It has jewelry, scarfs, hats, sun glasses, purses, and a few clothing items. I went nuts!!! I got quite a few new cocktail rings (at $4.97 why wouldn't you buy lots?!), 2 other tops, and a really great hat I can not wait to wear!

After I got home I got dressed in this outfit and me and the hubby went out to dinner and a movie! If you have not seen Unknown yet go see it! It was AMAZING! All and all it was a really great day! Thanks to everyone for all the B-day wishes! I was overwhelmed with the amount of you who emailed, facebooked, tweeted, and texted me! I felt the love! ;)