Outfit: Baby Shower Atire

Dress: GiGi Bottega, Earrings: Express, Wrist Wrap: C/O Kristin Hassan, Watch: Fossil, Ring: Free People, Shoes: Victoria's Secret

This is what I wore to my cousin's baby shower. It was at a beautiful Italian restaurant and I was super excited to FINALLY wear this dress. I got it back at the Gigi Bottega event I went to and have been eyeing it in my closet waiting for the right event ever since.  I felt very 70's chic this day. See, you can never have too many maxi dresses (I seriously have a ridiculous collection)! I know some people think they are only good for tall people but as a 5'4" girl I'm here to tell you, that's just not true. Try one, you'll love it! ;)

**Are you following mine and Kaitlyn's new blog Sisters Marie yet? It launches next week!

Outfit: Stay-Cation Night 1

Top: American Eagle, Cardigan Shrug: Gigi Bottega, Jean Leggings: Express (similar), Boots: Colin Stuart (similar)(similar), Clutch: Shoedazzle, Ring: C/O Sole Society, Necklace: Self Made

My in-laws were nice enough to take the kids for the weekend so myself and the hubs decided to call the weekend stay-cation 2012. It ended up being the type of weekend where everything goes wrong, but everything still falls into place. Here is the story of our first night.

We dropped off the kids and headed to go see a movie. It had sold out. We headed toward a second theater and called only to find, again sold out. Okay, back up plan. We wanted to grab dinner at PF Chang since we had a $50 gift card there only to find the wait was 2 hours long. So we went to a different restaurant where 2 of our friends work. We had so much fun! The plan was to see a movie and eat free, what we did was eat great food, get a little buzzed, and see some friends we haven't seen in what seems like a lifetime. I'd say this night turned around quite nicely.

After dinner we headed to a childless home and watched In Time with the volume up and the subwoofer on. ;) We are such rebels! lol All and all, stay-cation night 1=success!
**I'd like to wish my amazng hubby a very happy birthday today! I love you babe, you are my world! xo

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GiGi Bottega in Evanston

Dress: Threadsence, Necklace: Pree Brulee, Shoes: Shoemint (similar), Ring: Jewelmint, Bangles: T plus J Designs, Clutch: Shoedazzle

Myself and Kaitlyn went to a boutique party at GiGi Bottega last week and had such a wonderful time. The store is right in downtown Evanston (612 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201) and carries a wide range of designers including BB Dakota and Blu Pepper. The boutique has just recently opened and I think the set up is beautiful (she even found gorgeous hardwood floors under what was once carpeted! Score!!). Here are some photos I took while walking around the store. We got there first so we were able to get some great shots! ;) The first photo is of me and the store owner Gina (how adorable is she!?).

Yes, fellow CBN blogger Mariposa of the Clever Clipper was there too! 

I tried on about 8 items and ended up leaving with the 2 I loved the most. Darn you budget (shakes fist in air)!! I am kicking myself for not snagging that amazing neon BB Dakota dress, but I can always go back. ;)

If you are in the Evanston area, Gigi Bottega is for sure a place to check out. Besides having great inventory (clothes, jewelry, bags, scarfs, etc) the boutique is beautiful and the owner is beyond sweet! You can check out her website here or email questions to shop@gigibottega.com. (Open Mon-Sat. 10-7 and Sun. 12-5)

There was also a pop-up trunk show for Stella & Dot at the boutique that night. Here are some photos of their classic designs and a bit of their amazing spring line. The necklace in the first photo is called the Zahara Bib Necklace....SWOON!

You can check out their full jewelry line here. If you are wanting to throw a Stella & Dot party or order any items you can contact Suzette Lipker at suzettelipker@gmail.com (or www.stelladot.com/suzettelipker). She is so sweet and said she would drive to many different towns to have parties. (I live 50 mins from Evanston and my house was not too far for her to travel!)

Happy Shopping ladies (and gents)!