Our weekend was good. Real good. I rested and spent real quality time with my little family. I'm looking forward to a slower week and more of the same. I'm also digging up all my elastic pants!
We kicked off the holiday season with the Mag Mile Lights Festival. I don't care if you have kids or not...this event is truly magical. The happiness is contagious and seeing thousands of people's faces light up at the sight of a float and holiday music makes this the best event Chicago has to offer. We've been going for four years now and I never tire of it.
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The holidays are nothing if not an excuse to get glam and up your bling game. It's a time for parties, events, indulging and...well...statement jewelry!
I had the pleasure of collaborating on a really fun project with my fellow Chicago bloggers and ShopLately. ShopLately is a market place, giving designers and brands the opportunity to showcase their products to a fashion-conscious group of women...like us! It's my go-to site for keeping up on accessory, apparel and jewelry trends.
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I shared my top five holiday dresses with you here. Today is all about your tootsies. I take shoe selection very seriously. To me, they can make or break an outfit. They are the proverbial icing on your sartorial cake. With the holidays approaching, I couldn't help but ogle a few more pairs that I'd like to add to my collection. (hello Loeffler Randall, I'm comin' for ya)
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I'll be honest. I look at this post and I look pretty beat up. I'm tired, friends. And while I do not want this to be a pity post, because life is so so good, this month was pretty gnarly. I can tell by the bags under my eyes.
I've been logging 80 hour work weeks with very little balance. I miss my kids, my husband and mindless activities like watching Top Chef. I see my family on almost the same schedule but the quality time has not been consistent. I've been distracted and consumed by work. I miss just not thinking. (sorry, my intention was for this post to be uplifting, not heavy)
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As a plaid lover extraordinaire, I must share my love affair with this shirt. It's so so soft that I wore it to bed Friday night. Yep, you read that correctly. It feels like it's been worn in and washed 100x's over making it my go-to closet grab as of late.
Weird? Yeah, I agree.
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Everyone has a story when it comes to taking the family holiday card photo. Christmas trees falling, kids crying, wrapping paper everywhere - I've seen it all!
I'm partnering with the Cardstore again to spread the word about an amazing contest and a very special giveaway!
Let's kick it off with the Candid Christmas Card Contest! (ends 12/3/14)
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Playing dress up is where it all began for me. My love for fashion. It's that sense of escape and the ability to transform into something extraordinary that made fashion so fun and exciting. Still does to this day. While I do not work in the industry; I have a huge appreciation for the creative process and today's designers. NYFW continues to be a thrilling experience to this day.
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These leopard kitten heels are arguably my favorite purchase of the season. I am confident I will need a new pair next year. I wear them almost daily as illustrated here. Leopard is my new black. I'm about as original as florals for Spring; I realize.
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