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Friday, January 31, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Because Kaitlyn Loves Wisco Winters
While Chicago has been experiencing some of the coldest temperatures ever, it's usually even more frigid when you cross the Wisconsin border. That being said, our surroundings there somehow make winter feel more like a beautiful dream than a tiring routine. Our lake house is engulfed by beautiful scenery - icy bare branches, snow covered evergreens and a blanket of white diamonds…
Perfect for baileys on ice and comfort foods with the family ;)
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Sweater: LOFT // Leggings: JC Penney (similar) // Boots: Target // Hat: Forever 21
Friday, January 24, 2014
Remix: White Tuxedo Blazer
I have been
wearing this white blazer (similar) non-stop since I bought in December because there's
something about the tuxedo that makes any outfit feel polished. It was
the perfect addition to my blouse and leather skirt ensemble during the
Holidays but also transitioned well with my jeans and sweater look that I wore
for work and an evening networking event.
(by the way, I
can't seem to get Michael Jackson's "black or white" out of my head when I
look at these photos...but luckily with this jacket, I don't have to choose ;)
My favorite style is a "borrowed-from-the-boys" look so in addition to tuxedo jackets, I love mixing gingham shirts with leather jackets, plaid with tulle and dressing up a crisp white oxford shirt. A mix of masculine and feminine keeps things classy yet on trend.
"I feel like the tuxedo epitomizes glamour and androgynous cool," says local celebrity-stylist-turned-designer Rachel Zoe, whose namesake collection is known for incorporating tuxedo elements. "It exudes a strong and powerful message and is a less overt way of being sexy" (source)
What do you think of the tuxedo jacket?
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Rocked it & Swapped it
Lisa and I both jump at the chance to wear sequins so her skirt from Lauren Conrad's line for Kohls is a favorite of ours and the quintessential winter piece. Whether it's worn with neutrals like a cream turtleneck and taupe mary jane pumps or black tights and knee-high wedge boots, it's great for all the festivities and decking the halls that the holidays bring.
How would you style the skirt?
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Because Kaitlyn Rented the Runway (part 2!)
As mentioned last week, I recently utilized Rent the Runway for a wedding but the dresses didn't make it to my house in time due to crazy winter weather (which actually worked out because alternative dress was uhhmazing). That said, my original order did show up a few days later so I couldn't resist playing dress up which inspired a fancy dinner at home with the husband.
(P.S. This was during the negative double digit temperatures so I was not about to take these bare legs outside...inside shooting it is!)
Dress: Rent the Runway (Badgley Mischka) // Belt: Target // Heels: c/o Just Fab
Earrings: Castellammare Designs // Clutch: Aldo
Dress: Rent the Runway (Sachi + Babi) // Earrings: T+J Designs // Heels: DSW
Bracelet: Francesca's (similar) // Clutch: Francesca's
I'm sorry if you're tired of seeing these earrings posted all over the blog...
In the words of Miley, can't stop, won't stop.
Which RTR dress out of the 3 is your favorite?
Monday, January 20, 2014
Peaked my Pinterest: Shop the Look
Our favorite part of winter fashion is the effortless look of layering. Some can pull it off flawlessly, looking as though they just threw something on. We are in love with this type of layering.
Here are a few effortless looking outfits that we are swooning over:
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Jacket: similar, similar // Scarf: similar, similar, similar // Top: similar, similar // Jeans: similar, similar
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Jacket: similar, similar // Scarf: similar, similar, similar // Boots: similar, similar // Bag: similar, similar // Jeans: similar, similar
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Jacket: similar, similar // Scarf: similar, similar, similar // Top: similar, similar // Jeans: similar, similar
Jacket: similar, similar // Scarf: similar, similar, similar // Boots: similar, similar // Bag: similar, similar // Jeans: similar, similar
Jacket: similar, similar // Knit: similar, similar, similar // Jeans: similar, similar // Bag: similar, similar, similar //Sunnies: similar, similar
Which one is your favorite look? How do you layer in the winter months?
Friday, January 17, 2014
How to Stay Winter Warm!
It has been a crazy winter in Chicago (to say the least) and as a result, I am getting pretty tired of having to wear my Old Navy parka in the office while my feet are toasted by my space heater. During this month's polar vortex, our heat in the office froze at 60 degrees which couldn't even be improved by the two pairs of pants I was wearing (and one was fleece lined!)
As someone who would be cold in a sauna, this season has definitely been a challenge, but it has forced me to add to a growing collection of stylish winter attire. My husband always says, "Are you going to fashionable or warm today?" and with these options (all under $100!) in my closet, I could safely reply, "both."
Which jacket is your favorite? I am obsesed with the black and red plaid print!
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Because Kaitlyn Rented the Runway
This is the 4th time I've ordered a dress from Rent the Runway and had another wonderful experience. I had a wedding to attend so I placed an order for a gorgeous dress but due to Chicago's never ending blizzard (hashtag Chiberia), the dress wasn't going to make it in time.
So, I received a voicemail from RTR letting me know that I could pick a dress of my choice under $125 and they would overnight it to me at no charge. Because the orders they ship out are time sensitive, they realize that people count on their services so I thought this was such a professional way to handle a situation like this and I was extremely impressed with their customer service.
Dress: Rent the Runway (badgley mischka) // Heels: DSW (similar)
I really liked mixing the blue dress with emerald earrings…my two favorite colors.
Have you ordered from RTR before? How was your experience?
(Check back next week to see the original dresses I ordered) ;)
Monday, January 13, 2014
Because We Met Cameron Diaz!
Our most recent girls night out (Lisa, my Mom and I) was star studded, as we spent the night with Cameron Diaz (okay, and 500 other suburbanites) and what a memorable evening it was. All 3 of us have always been big fans...so big, that I place The Holiday and My Best Friends Wedding in my top 5 ("I could be jello!") but this night wasn't about her roles that have made us laugh...it was about her new role as a poster child for women -- our bodies, our being and most of all, our health.
She spoke of the inspiration behind her latest work, The Body Book and why the content is so important to her. It was very obvious that this isn't just another PR gig, an idea fed to her by a team. Her message was delievered with emotion (see one of many great facial expressions below), humor, urgency and understanding. She was engaging as ever and seemed so genuine.
“This is a science book, a
how-to book, and each of us is responsible for our own bodies. I wrote this
book to explain to women how their bodies work and I wanted to write
information that would allow women to have the body they were meant to have. Your body is your responsibility as well as your own health, and only you
can know how to do it" - Cameron Diaz
Not that any of us were excited or anything ;)
I can't wait to read the book front to back...it's the perfect lifetsyle read.
Are you interested in checking out The Body Book?
Friday, January 10, 2014
Giveaway: House of Gemmes!
Start building your 2014 jewelry collection with this gorgeous pendant from House of Gemmes! The Diamante Triangle Pendant is an exclusive from their Signature Jewelry Collection and features a gold chain with crystal triangle, lobster clasp closure, rose gold color and is 20"in length.
Good luck!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Rocked it & Swapped it
I got this amazing stripe dress from Golden Tote. It was one of the items that I didn't choose for myself but was so glad it came. For those of you unfamiliar, you can choose 2 different sizes & priced packages. Then, you pick 1 or 2 items and the rest the stylist chooses for you. I really love this service and bought two of the larger totes in 2013.
OK, back to the swap at hand. ;) When I wore my stripe stress, I layered up with a scarf and kept the styling simple with black, white, and gold accents.
When Kaitlyn wore it, she too layered up with a scarf and added a cute brown boot to mix the neutrals.
Here is how we both styled the dress:
Have you ever checked out Golden Tote?
