Grabbing a drink with a fellow blogger

Sweater, Leggings, Clutch, and Wedges: Express, Tank: Target, Necklace: Self made, Chain ring: Tiffanys & CO, Ring: Judith Jack
I feel like an Express mannequin. ;) The sweater and wedges are from this year, the leggings are from last year, and the clutch was from 3 years ago. I guess Express consistently makes me happy!
I met up with a fellow Chicago blogger Mariposa from Clever Clipper on Tuesday night. I had such a fun time!! It's cool to make new friends at this stage of my life, and lets be honest, you can never have too many great people in your life!
Mariposa and myself (and a few other ladies) have very exciting things happening next week. More info on that tomorrow..... yes, I am keeping you in suspense.. ;)

Chicago Blogger Network Event

Dress Piperlime, Shoes Jessica Simpson, Belt Urban Outfitters, Wrist Wrap and Silver Bangle Kristin Hassan, Earrings self made, Black ring Lia Sophia, Chain ring Tiffany & CO


Top picture: Cat in Heels, The Clever Clipper, Kristin Hassan, Little girl big world, Jules, Vanilla Fringe
Bottom Picture: Woodstock wardrobe, Kristin Hassan, Jess and Jill of Juncture


More pics of ladies listed above and on the end Corals and Cognacs

Myself, Kristin, and Lexi


Wednesday night myself and Kristin went to the first Chicago Blogger Network event downtown at Tribute in the Essex hotel. The drinks were flowing and there was amazing food being passed around. The event was a total success and I had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful bloggers and industry people as well! What a fashionable and fun group of people! I think I actually came away from the night with a few new friends to boot!
A special thank you to the ladies over at Chicago Blogger Network for setting up such a great event!
To make the night even that much more amazing, I won a pair of FABULOUS earrings! They are so wonderful they get their own post ;) Make sure to check back tomorrow to see my new jewels!

Fall is here!

Top: H&M
Jeans: Express
Boots: Victoria's Secret
Earrings: Kate Spade
Necklace: Self made
Quartz Ring: Free People
Gold band ring: Kohls

This is my favorite time of year! I love when you can wear sweaters with no coats and how cute are my new boots?! I am selling my old crop boots in "shop my shoes" because I wanted a pair that had buckles and now a year later I found a pair!!! I guess good things do come to those who wait. ;)
I paired my over sized sweater with a pair of skinny jeans and a few pieces of gold jewelry. This look was perfect for taking the little man to school, running errands, and later that day having dinner with my family for Ry's grandma's 82nd b-day!

Taking the little man to meet his teacher

Blazer: Threadsence Sold out
Tank: Victoria's Secret
Cargo Pants: Banana Republic (c/o Katrina)
Wedges: Forever 21
Stackable Rings: E Street Denim
Earrings: Jewelmint
Necklace: Self made
Bag: Coach

My little guy starts early childhood Monday! I can not even believe he's going to school 5 days a week, but it is time. On this day we went to meet the teacher, pay, and see what we needed to bring for his first day. Since I knew we would be hitting Jewel up right after I wanted to be able to do a lot of walking around. These are just like wearing gym shoes as far as I'm concerned! I seriously could do all day 5 days a week in these bad boys! ;)
Can we talk about these pants now? These were another hand-me-down from Katrina before she left and I seriously love them! They are a size too big, but when you cuff them they look more like a boyfriend pant and I really love the relaxed fit! Great addition to my year round wardrobe, no?!
What do you guys think on the color combo? I was wondering if the peachy blazer was too "spring" with the army green pant. Hopefully I pulled off the transitioning to fall look without looking too much like an Easter egg! lol

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!

Tie dye and high heels

Dress: Free People
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Necklace: self made
Belt: Express
Heart Ring: Jewelmint
Gold band ring: Kohls
Orange Stone bracelet: Keyna Africa c/o Katrina
Gold and orange bangles: Forever 21

Anyone who knew me back in and before college knows I am quite a hippy at heart. I would have made a great flower child. Truly! So on that note, here's me mixing my old favorite with my new one! ;) Just because I would have been a great flower child doesn't mean I wouldn't have been a chic one! lol

Floral and Lace

Top:Free People
Shorts: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
Lace Bandeau: Target
Sunnys: Modcloth
Bracelet: Express
Heart Ring: Jewelmint
Gold Ring: Kohls
Leaf Necklace: Forever 21
Charm necklace: Self made

I just love this top! The floral print, the lace around the neck, the uneven bottom, the razor back...what's not to love?! ;) I decided since it was about 90 degrees out that I would just wear a lace bandeau under it and not a tank. I was very glad I made this choice as we were outside all afternoon. I love the pairing of the top with a simple black short, some layered necklaces, and a few simple rings. I can't wait to wear it with skinny jeans, and layer it up in the fall! Thanks for shopping my closet everyone! You guys got me this great top! ;)