Sunday was Lola's big 2nd birthday. It was only yesterday that I was doing squats in my family room trying to calm a colicky baby. Thank goodness that passed! Looking at her now, she's a bright, very active, talkative toddler who mirrors her sister's every move. It's been fun to watch her grow. (and it's a whole lot easier to communicate with her these days, too!)
Read MoreEveryday I wake up and decide what I am going to wear based on my mood. My sartorial taste is like a box of chocolate...you never know what you're gonna get. And maybe there's a small part of me that likes to keep them guessing. True to my Gemini attributes, I get bored easily and I'm a constant chameleon.
My husband and I always joke around because I am the exact opposite of his taste in women's fashion. I was reminded of this on Saturday when we rented The Other Woman with Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton and Leslie Mann. He la-la-loves Leslie Mann and truthfully, I don't blame him. Especially her "look" in this film. It was very Conneticut-meets-Tory Burch-with a spoonful of Trina Turk-meets-Diane Von Furstenberg. He just loves that East Coast look. I couldn't be more opposite. I mean, for one, I do not own a wrap dress...so, there's that.
Read MoreIf you were an 80's child like me...you'll know where I am going with the title of this post. This dress took me straight back to Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" video, which by the way, was amazing. Stop it, just watch it!
I always say I'm all set in the LBD department but turns out I was wrong. I love the laser cut and the pointy shoulders. Truly, the 80's was my decade. Except when I was feeling my inner hippie last week.
Read MoreShocking as you may find this...I am not a model by any means. I know. I know. You'd never know I am a suburban mom. Believe me, I fool many-a-people. But in all seriousness, if you can't have a laugh at yourself than who can you laugh at?
I present you the first of, what I can only assume, many fashion blooper posts. These are the photos that get trashed immediately for reasons...well...it's pretty obvious. See below.
Read MoreI'm taking a break from the usual sartorial content and catching you up on the "Summer of Olivia and Lola". School starts in the blink of an eye and in that very same blink...my babes have grown up to be little girls...with quirky, vibrant personalities.
Read MoreIt's September. You can deny it all you want but the truth of the matter is that summer is over and you need to start prepping your wardrobe for cooler temps and pumpkin lattes. I say this tongue and cheek because I was just at an event last night joking with another blogger how cliche it is when we all post our first pumpkin spice latte on Instagram. Totes original...said no one ever! And, guilty as charged.
Read MoreThis is my second midi skirt and I must say, it's my favorite. I've learned that not all midi skirts are created equal. With a 5'2 frame, often times it looks like skirts are eating me alive. If you're vertically challenged like myself here's my tip: find one that hits right at the bottom of your knee. It's all about elongating your legs...am I right, girls?
Read MoreOne thing I love about the Chicago scene is the sheer amount of female entrepreneurs and new brands this city has cultivated in the last four years. It makes me proud to know so many talented women who've turn their dreams and entrepreneurial spirit into reality. These woman are young and talented as well as moms, wives, bloggers and fashionistas.
It's hard not to be inspired when you're in the presence of some of our city's top influencers and tastemakers. And sure, having the guest of honor be none other than the uber chic and beautiful, Damsel in Dior, doesn't hurt either when you're spending your Sunday brunch with 44 other women.
Read More“Music, you know, true music not just rock ‘n’ roll, chooses you.” -Lester Bangs
I knew how I was going to style this dress the moment I saw it. It's so very Penny Lane and I cannot wait to throw on a fur vest when the weather turns a little cooler. It's a little out of my typical, pencil-skirt-wearing-wheelhouse but truly, this is my comfort zone.
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