This weekend was gorgeous topped with birthday parties, family time and some light errand running. Still a ways away from shorts and sandals weather but getting close. I've had this trench for some time and I am always happy to break it out again. It's one of my favorite basics. It's funny when you purchase something that you aren't ultra excited to wear but then find it's one of your most trusted pieces a decade later. I suppose that's a testament to our personal style evolution.
Read MoreOlivia is such a ray of sunshine. I think you can see it in these photos. This year has been such a big year for her growth. She's one of the funniest and brightest kindergartners I know. Naturally. Being her mom is one of the most rewarding jobs of all time. I wish I could take credit for her personality but I think Livie just has all sorts of goodness in her. She is caring and protective of her sister. She adores her father. She is thoughtful and makes little gifts for her grandparents. She works hard on her school work and she is a gifted little artist. I love seeing her creativity blossom.
Read MoreAll right. Black Friday is around the corner. It's time to get serious. We all know the struggle. It's hot in the stores, cold outside and you're gonna get pushed around like a fat kid in a donut shop. What do you wear? I'll tell you...this outfit. It's ventilated and the jacket is not required.
PS / you need stretchy denim post turkey time. Let's be honest.
Read MoreI don't think of myself as a real sexpot. Quite the opposite. I think I've been described as "cute" in the past...in a Barbie sort of way but definitely not va-va-voom! I've been okay with that for years, by the way. But! Every once in a while it's probably a good idea that we stretch our comfort levels and do something out of the ordinary. Like wear lingerie during the daytime.
Read MoreMay is always such a crazy month. Sometimes I am relieved to turn the calendar to June but it really is the official kick off to Summer which means I should appreciate the turn of events and weather, right? Right!
Read MoreSchool's out...for SUMMER! I used to hate that song but it seemed fitting because this week's weather has been nothing short of amazing. I mean...my kids are wearing sunblock daily. That's a reallllly good sign that summer is here to stay.
Which means only one thing for me...break out the BRIGHTS!
Read MoreI don't think there is a greater invention than the chambray jogger. I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone that disagrees with this statement. It's the perfect transitional piece for a Chicagoan who is dealing with Mother Nature's volatile temper. I know you feel me Midwesterners...
Read MoreA new season brings new choices. Always an exciting moment for the Midwesterner. Beyond the many things that excite me, it's an opportunity to sift through the closet and purge the old. My favorite.
Read MoreI think the trick to Spring is mastering the art of layering. At least in Chicago it remains true. One day it's 70, the next it's 40. Either way, I've learned to make good use of my closet!
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