Did you know it's summer again in Chicago? Yup. 78 degrees. Not that I am complaining but it really spins my fashion mojo out of control. Just when I slip on my plaid coat, we get pink skies and sunshine.
That's when you need the ol' standby to get you through the days when your fashion brain is stumped. This is my standby.
Read MoreI don't make it a habit to dress like Barbie often. I made an exception for this matching set because it really spoke to me. I think every girl needs a voluminous, hot pink party skirt and a standby, classic black one. Here's my favorite black one. (check out the t+j designs holiday lookbook here!)
Read MoreBlazers can be boring. This I know. Especially on the corporate level.
The blazer world has really evolved in the last two years. Now they serve as layering pieces for even the most casual look. I wear my blazers frequently with distressed denim, dresses...even cutoffs.
Read MoreHello pretties! Can you believe all the sales happening around us? It's enough to spin this girl dizzy but I held back which means some of you need to spend your pennies on these gorgeous goods and satisfy my shopping itch. Heavy doses of noir and plaid fill my wish list!
Read MorePeach and red are probably the most underrated color combo. I've decided...unofficially. And leopard just works with this duo might I add.
We've been experiencing some picture perfect Fall weather. The colors have been exploding all over our neighborhood. Fall truly is the best in the Midwest and it's so fleeting. We are trying to soak up every Fall activity you can think of including but not limited to pumpkin patches, fests, parties...the list goes on.
Read MoreSometimes I want to dress up but I don't want to put forth the energy. You ever have those days? You don't want to wear jeans but you know you don't want to wear a LBD. I have a solution for that! This skirt.
P/S Sunday's are always excluded from this scenario. On this day we wear no makeup and sweatpants. I'm sorry. I'm not sorry.
Read MoreThis week's outfit posts are all about styling your moto jacket to create several different looks. One of my favorite unexpected ensembles is with a ladylike shift dress such as this bodycon one. I love the juxtaposition of classic meets tough in any size, shape or format. It's easily the most affordable way to get mileage out of summery prints and transition them into Fall.
Meet my version of Fall pastels...
Read MoreI've had multiple conversations as of late regarding my blog rebrand and content shift. Seems only fitting I discuss the reasons why I focus more on fashion and less on family these days. Maybe you're not one to notice or care all that much but it's been weighing on my brain and let's face it...there's only so much that fits up there these days!
It all started with a conversation I had with a local blogger momma about featuring our kiddos. Since then it's been reinforced by a couple other moms I respect and some of my peers in the industry. Let's just say this was an "aha" moment for me.
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