It Just Takes Time and I Have None...

Worn to work Friday September 30

Skirt-Loft/Top-Gap/Shoes-Urban Outfitters/Necklace-Bauble Bar

When I was younger, I was never one of those people who lived for the weekends...to me they were like every other day, I just got to sleep in a bit.  But now, as a working parent, I live for the days when I don't have to get myself and the boys up, dressed, fed and out the door before I am fully functioning...
Sleeping late is not a weekend luxury anymore, but I do enjoy lounging around in my pajamas for a few hours while the boys watch cartoons...no where to rush off to.  I guess this is a long way of saying thanks Friday for finally being here and please come again next week!

Wednesday...Again...It Comes Every Week!

Time for a SO! What Wednesday...Thanks to the witty Shannon of Life After I "Dew", I feel I am allowed to let it all out...

This is what I am Saying SO! What to today...

-If my idea of a leisurely breakfast is enjoying my Starbucks oatmeal and coffee with a few pages of   Instyle, alone in my car, in the Starbucks parking lot...on my way to work

-So what if I carried Alex upstairs to bed with my bad back... I really needed a hug!

-I found a big stain on my skirt... So I am wearing it inside out....shhh!

-If my roots are showing...my bangs are in my eyes...just make days 28 hours and then can get everything done...

Skirt-Express/Shirt-Gap/Jacket-Tulle/Boots-OTBT/Jewelry-Low Luv, Target, Nordstroms

I think this jacket/sweatshirt thingy that I picked up at Nordstroms Rack this week is going to have to satiate my need for a leather jacket...my wallet says so! I am trying to transition my maxi skirts for the fall weather with mid calf boots and long sleeve jackets and blazers.  I think I need to shorten this skirt...I keep stepping on it and it just go caught in the wheels of my desk chair...ahhh!

Arrows Pointing Up!

I am feeling very put together today...

Skirt-Anthropologie/Sweater-JCrew/Boots-Loft/Jewelry-H&M, JCrew, Baublebar

I have never been a fan of high waisted pants or skirts...but I think this skirt has converted me.  The waistband of the skirt hitting me higher on the waist accentuates that I might just actually have a waist... ingenious!!  Next step...high waisted jeans...must just have to try...!  The last few times I have worn this skirt I have styled it up with a black blazer or cardi, but today I thought I would try the mustard yellow/brown zipper cardi...I think the color goes well wit the neutrals in the skirt!  I am madly in love with my new necklace from Bauble Bar...#2 from last weeks order...chunky with gold and silver speckles...perfection!  I feel great today in this outfit...it is amazing what a high waisted skirt and some new jewels can do for your confidence...that and a good nights sleep and two cups of coffee..!

 

Shades of Brown...

The fall season that is upon us makes me want to wear brown...

I am currently coveting leopard loafers...I had a pair about 10 years ago that I wore all the time.  Too bad I got rid of them, I guess I will just have to find a new pair.  I am also lusting a leather jacket...something to be a top layer that can easily be thrown over everything.  On the accessories front, a warm toned satchel and tortoise jewelry would complete the fall vibe I am feeling right now!

You Need Me And I Need You...

Cooler temperatures make me and my wardrobe happy!

Worn to work Friday, September 23

 

Dress-Target/Jacket-Old Navy/Booties-Kelly & Katie/Jewelry-Bauble Bar, Francesca's, Shopbop

The perfect transition from summer to fall is summery dresses with a blazer, tights and boots, or in this case ankle boots...I was a little apprehensive about wearing the dark tights with the lighter boots, but I think I pulled it of quite well! Love this little cargo blazer/jacket...from Old Navy winter 08.  I bought it right before I got pregnant with Alex, and wore it throughout the next few months to contain my huge belly. Ah, the memories...I so did not enjoy being pregnant!! This necklace arrived yesterday from Bauble Bar...I love them! All the jewelry comes in a reusable little pouch with a personalized note..My new favorite website...

Worn to work Thursday, September 22

  Skirt-Anthropologie/Jacket-Loft/Tank Top-Old Navy/Boots-Williams

I like this outfit better in theory...I think maybe because the jacket is a bit too short and baggy in the shoulders... You cannot really see, but the jacket has gold threads running through it.  I tried to contrast the stripes in the tank top with the circular necklace. All I can say for this outfit is I tried.

I hope everyone has a great weekend...I plan to finish organizing my closet and pulling out my fall clothes and boxing up the summer stuff.  I am also on the hunt for a pair of leopard loafers and I plan to hit up a few stores to see what I can find.

Friday...Where Are You...

SO WHAT! Wednesday...a perfect excuse to vent when it is halfway through the week and you are not sure how you are going to make it until Friday...Thank you Shannon of Life After I "Dew" for enabling me.

SO WHAT...

If I made myself nutty for two days trying to find a part time nanny to start Monday...only to be told last night forget it, we don't need someone anymore...thanks

If I had 3 chocolate and sea salt covered caramels for dinner last night....very drool worthy!

If I miss having the time to watch TV...the dvr is getting full and I miss Castle and Hawaii Five-o

If I hate wearing jeans...but I am wearing them today...I am going to the Cubs game and its not like I can wear a dress and tights...I wish...!


The boys say "hi"

 Today is picture day at school...

 My little devil...look at that grin!

Go check out Shannon over at Life After I "Dew" and see out what everyone else is saying
SO WHAT! to this week.

Please Define That Definition...

Worn to work Tuesday, August 20

Check out my new Jewelmint necklace...love it!! 

 Skirt, Blazer-Nordstrom's/Shoes-Urban Outfitters/Jewelry-Jewelmint, Shopbop, Bauble Bar

My back is feeling a bit better today... I managed to blow dry my hair and get dressed with only minimal amounts of whining in pain.  I love this skirt, but since it is too short to be a maxi, I constantly feel the need to pull it down, like it is shrinking or something...ah!!

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results...
Not really sure where I was going with that thought but it just seemed to fit with the moment...

Wave Your Hands In the Air...ouch...

I freely admit I am a bit of a hot mess today...and I do not mean that as a compliment

Skirt, Tank top-H&M/Blazer-Gap/Boots-Loft/Jewelry-Bauble Bar, Target, Nordstrom's

So, Thing 1 and Thing 2 did not sleep last night, so neither did I.  After a fitful night sleep, I slept through my alarm and woke to a searing pair down the left side of my body, specifically my back and neck.  Then, I slowly tried to do my hair and gave up after a few minutes since lifting my arm was painful. To overcompensate for the state of my hair, I dressed up a bit and threw on my blazer...love the satin lapels!

I cannot wait until the end of the day so I can go home and lay in the bed, flat on my back with a heating pad...

Come-Fort...

Thank you, thank you, thank you Friday...

Worn to work Friday, September16

 

Jeans-Express/Booties-Lori's/Top-Zara/Scarf-Nordstroms/Jewelry-H&M, Bauble Bar

Comfort has been the key these last few days.  My stomach and my incision have been bothering me and I feel the beginnings of a cold coming on...wonderful!  I am still on the fence about the jeans...

Worn to work Thursday, September 15

Dress-Target/Sweater-Gap/Brogues-OTBT/Jewelry-Etsy, H&M

This dress was one of my wardrobe staples this summer, so I was hoping it could transition to fall with the addition of tights and a sweater...I am not sure if it worked.  I first tried it with brown flat boots, but since the dress goes just past my knees, it looked funny...so I decided on the brogues.  But since the dress is such flimsy cotton, the tights and sweater just seem to heavy... But nothing say comfort like a loose dress and a big slouchy sweater...

On the jewelry front, but new zipper bracelets are from thehippiechicksew via etsy.  I was looking for another zipper bracelet since my Jewelmint on broke when my anger got the best of me and I pounded on the table...the poor bracelet did not even see it coming...

I hope everyone has a restful weekend...I know I will try to.

So What...I Like It!

Shannon over at Life after I "Dew" has declared Wednesdays as SO WHAT Wednesdays...good thing,   I have a few issues to air...

So what if...

-I really liked the Missoni for Target collection.  I bought a dress, cardigan and a shirt (see below) and I am very excited to style them up.

-I am confused about all the hate for the collection...I know it is pricey for Target and not all natural fibers, but so...

-I thought that when I grew up, all the cattiness would stop bothering me...but guess what, it still does.

-I am so hungry...all I want to do is eat...eat...eat...not a good thing!

-I decided to stop being angry...as I finish typing this post...
 

Skirt-Fox's/Shirt-Missoni for Target/Cardigan, Boots-Loft/Jewelry-Target, Bauble Bar

I wanted the top to be the focus of this outfit, but not style it with a blank slate.  So, I decided to pair it with the lace skirt and add color with this great red cardigan.  The rose gold bracelet and thin silver bracelet, next to my watch, are my new Bauble Bar finds...love Bauble Bar.  They have so much fun jewelry that won't break the bank.  I love to mix metals, so the rose gold is perfect, and the silver one just has a fun industrial feel.   My order came in 3 days and there was a personalized thank you note...great customer service goes a long way in my mind.  

Wow...that sounded like an advertisement...ha... definitely not... If you know me, you know I love jewelry!

Two Boys and A Girl...

What life is like in my part of the world wide web...

 

Jack is loving Kindergarten.  He was so excited to tell me that Katelyn sits next to him everyday in class because she likes him.  I did not have the heart to tell him that she sits next to him because that is her assigned seat.

 Alex started pre-school last week and he also loves it.  He still likes to invite his imaginary friend over to play.

And this is Suzy...the boys named her!  She likes to hide out in the closet under a pile of clothes.  The other day, I started to panic because I could not find her...she was in the back of the dark closet under a pile of scarfs...

Sharpening My Pencils...

Worn to work Monday, September 12

 

 Skirt-Halogen/Cardi-BR outlet/Wedges-Urban Outfitters/Jewelry-Bauble Bar, H&M, Francesca's, Target

 

I love me a good pencil skirt...the shape of the skirt with a pair of heels just makes me feel sexy and strong.  Add a dash or leopard and a pop of red, and I am ready to take on the world...or maybe just two strong little boys...ha!  This skirt is Halogen brand from Nordstroms and is available in a rainbow of colors.  I think I am going to have to order another one...brown, maybe...or perhaps I will just be wild, and order the teal!

So, I have planned out my schedule for tomorrow to make sure I can stalk the Target by my house right after school drop-off in the morning to get the first pick of Missoni for Target.  I also have plans to hit up the Target by my office during lunch to see if there is anything I missed.  I am just way to excited for the launch...

Fashion's Night Out

Thursday was a long day...but totally worth the tiredness and coffee necessity I feel today...

For work, I attended a Business of Sports luncheon.  I was expecting it to be a bit more formal than it actually turned out to be.  It was incredibly fascinating to hear some of Chicago's biggest sportscasters tell stories about how they started out and how the game has changed over time.  Also, the had the best dessert...I thought about whipping out my camera and taking a pic, but decided not to be that person!  It was a mini cupcake size, with a cookie shell, filled with caramel, topped with chocolate...yum...I had two!

 

Dress-Target/Blazer-Gap/necklace-street vender/boots-Williams

I wanted to wear this new dress that I purchased at Target, but I new I had to tone down the short length and flowyness for work.  So, I decided to dig out my tights and my new brow boots that I have been waiting impatiently to wear...love how the boots lace up in the back!  Also, I added cream-ish blazer and understated jewelery for some polish. 

 

Then, last night I attended Fashion's Night Out at the Shops of North Bridge...Anne from Cohabitating Closet joined me for the festivities.  So much shopping and snacks...a car delivering gourmet cupcakes, peppercorn and parmesan popcorn, Vogues chocolates, Big Bowl spring rolls, alcoholic beverages, sales, fashion shows and many fashionable ladies!

For the night I decided to ditch the tights and boots and style my dress with my favorite ankle boots, dangley earrings and more jewelry.

My favorite part of the night was getting a makeover.  I am not really a far of anyone else doing my make-up...I have sensitive skin and it turns red when you even look at it the wrong way...but I thought what they hay, it will be fun!! Since I was throwing caution to the wind, I told the stylist from Smashbox to go all out and style me up with something besides the basic brown shades I always wear.  When he whipped out the teal eyeliner I was a bit nervous, but I love, love, love the final product.

I purchased the blush he used and I think I might just have to try out more color on my lids...
break free from the world of the neutrals...It's funny, I love

I had planned on doing more shopping, working my way down Michigan Avenue to check out Topshop, marking a few more things off my fall lust list, but instead, just hung out, ate too much...all in all, a fun and stylish evening was had by all!