Rocked it & Swapped it

By now you guys know our amazing intern Rebecca of the blog [oomph.] (if you haven't yet, make sure to follow her...she has amazing style!) In August, I bought this beautiful necklace for her at Charming Charlie and decided that the "one for you, one for me" rule would work here just fine ;) 

We've watched her style the necklace a few times, but this leopard look was my favorite. I finally wore mine to the designer pop-up shop a few weeks ago and don't know how I haven't worn it 10 times by now! ;) 

Here is how we both styled our emerald statement necklace:

I just love how a great necklace can make the look!

Rocked it & Swapped it

I found this hat at Charming Charlie a few years ago and have worn it many times since (check out my remix post for various ways I have styled it.)

I wore it to lunch during a recent visit to the lake house and Katie loved it so much, we swapped the next day. While some sisters spend their teenage years fighting over closets, we are always happy to share --  The more clothes the better, no?

Here is how we styled the hat:

Do you ever swap with a close friend or relative?

 If you haven't tried it yet, request a swap with someone on BISTM...

Because Kaitlyn Went Casual

I consider myself to be a bona fide city girl, but there's something that comes alive in me when we spend a weekend in the north woods. The moment we turn on our street, I roll the windows down and I feel like I can breathe again. Life moves at a slower pace and I find myself straying from my normal routine - Suddenly waking up with the sun isn't a task, but instead a perfect way to spend a morning on the porch with the Sunday paper.

Top: Old Navy ($10!) // Shorts: H&M // Sandals: Target // Bag: c/o Just Fab 

Hat: Charming Charlie (similar under $25!) // Sunnies: Nordstrom (similar)

Up here, tree swings and nightime star gazing replace hectic schedules filled with reservations, plans and packed calendars. Sometimes, simplicity is best.

How do you spend weekends away?

Guest Post: Love Zahra

Meet Zahra.

She is a beautiful blogger from the Chicago area (love fellow mommy bloggers!) and her blog Love Zahra is a mix of fashion, design, and inspiration. This is one styling mom ladies!

She has a closet most would drool over and her style sense is spot on.

Make sure you head over to her blog and follow her!

 

Dress: Milly for Banana Republic, Flats: Report (Nude), Necklace: J.Crew, Bag: Alexander Wang, Watch: Michele, Bracelets: Charming Charlie

 

 

"My go to dress is definitely a shift dress. It is a simple shape that can be dressed up and down. For a busy mom, it is really important that I have pieces that are easy to wear and of course, comfortable! It keeps me from giving up and throwing on the old yoga pants all weekend long. Here I've dressed down one of my favorite shift dresses for a casual weekend look."

 

What do you think of Zahra's weekend look?

We LOVE it!

 

Because Lisa is Obsessed with Rompers

I've had a love-hate relationship with rompers for years now. I always find it so funny when you have to go to the bathroom and you have to take your entire outfit off, just makes me laugh. Still, year after year, I try them again because of my love for how they look (See posts here, here, and here.)

Lately... I am obsessed! I wore a pant romper to my hubby's band's concert (Lucky Boys Confusion) and decided I must live in them from now on. When I saw this anchor print romper at LOFT, it was love at first site.

Here is how I styled my romper for a mommy day of errands and play dates:

Romper: Loft, Shoes: JC Penny, Bag: Rachel Zoe, Hat: Charming Charlie (similar), Twitter Plate Necklace: Baublebar, Sunnies: Michael Kors, Watch: Fossil, Love Bracelet: BISTM-Kenzi's Closet, Beaded Bracelet: C/O Juicy J Jewels, Stackalbe Rings: Shop Jules, Mother of Pearl Ring: C/O Willow House Jewelry, Pave Ring: Stella & Dot

Are you a fan of rompers?

I think pant rompers are my current favorite (i love me some 70's flare), but I am on the hunt for a great new shorts one too!

#Lisa