Rocked it & Swapped it

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I have to admit, this fringe bag by Rachel Zoe is one of my favorite possessions. It's one of those items that will for sure be passed down to my daughter one day! Back in 2011, QVC & Rachel Zoe began their collaboration and this was one item from the first collection. Rachel has since expanded her line, but still sells on QVC too! I think I paid around $150 for this bag, which at the time seemed like a lot to me. But I had to have it so I made two payments and got it soon after. I have worn it countless times in the past five years, so I decided to share a few of my favorite pairings. 

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Do you have an item in your wardrobe that year in and year out is still your favorite? Did anyone else shop the first QVC & Rachel Zoe collection? 

New Hair = Lots of New Styles to Try

You may know from our Instagram account that I went and chopped off 7 inches of my hair last month. I love long hair, and I have generally gone between this length and extensions over the past 9 years. Having said that, I've never had this length hair with no bangs so this time when I went for the big chop, I decided to continue to grow my bangs out and have lots of layers added too. Not your everyday lob, folks! ;)

With a new do comes so many new styling options. My hair stylist told me to use a root lifting product (I am loving this one) and a round brush to get a great deep side part look. So, this was my first attempt at that. It's a bit tricky, as I usually air dry and then curl my hair later in the day, but I love how it turned out! I can't wait to see what else I can come up with style wise...



As far as my outfit goes, this is very typical everyday wear. I need to wear outfits that can easily get from day to night and everything in-between (dance class, room mom party prep, playing and cooking, then off to Kaitlyn's for party prep!). I guess you would call this my sweats alternative as I can sit on the floor and play as well as be out in public and feel put together in it.

Top: Target // Jeans: 7 for all Mankind // Boots: Dolce Vita // Bag: Rachel Zoe // Cuff: Lili Claspe // Bracelet: Lokai // Watch: Fitbit // Blue Ring: House of Harlow 1960 // Love Necklace: XO Veronika // Midi Ring: Shop Lately // Gold Rings: Urban Outfitters 

What do you think of my new hair? Any suggestions of styles I should try out next?

Because We Attended the Silver Jeans Grand Opening! (Part 2)

Yesterday you saw photos from the Silver Jeans Co. grand opening at Woodfield Mall. Here is what we wore to the event:

Kaitlyn: This was a rare day where the sun was out and it reached 70's so I went with a breezy blouse, my favorite distressed denim and flats. I think I was inspired by weather to mix bright gold and royal blue and my husband even told me, "you look like the sun." I definitely took this as a compliment :)

Top: Loft // Jeans: Old Navy // Bag: Just Fab (swap w/Lisa) // Flats: Target // Necklace: ℅ It's a Bling Thing 

Lisa: I decided I wanted to keep it comfortable and chic and found myself in my favorite peplum from last year. Rolled up my denim, added my favorite plaid flats, a great hot pink lip, and I was good to go!

I am so in love with this necklace right now.
It is super light weight and I think the length is just perfect for some many different outfits and tops.

Top: Express // Jeans: c/o Silver Jeans // Bag: Rachel Zoe // Shoes: c/o Sole Society // Necklace: XO Veronika 
Bracelet: c/o House of Gemmes // Watch: Movado // Lip Color: Candy Yum Yum by MAC

What do you think of our casual weekend looks?
Do you own Silver Jeans?

Because Lisa Loves Nashville (Part 1)

On Saturday night, we headed out to dinner at The Row followed by the live tapping of Nashville at Ryman Auditorium.

 When I created my spring wish list, I found this beauty at Nordstrom and bought it right away. I am beyond obsessed! This one is going to be fun to style and style again right through the summer.

Here is how I styled my new print number for one hell of a night out in Nashville, TN:

Jumper: Nordstrom // Jacket: c/o Just Fab // Boots: c/o Sole Society // Bag: Rachel Zoe // Necklace: Piperlime 
Watch: Fossil // Bracelets: c/o It's a Bling Thing 

Currently, this is my favorite outfit to date. I can't decided if that's because it's just so me or because this is what I was wearing on one of the most fun nights I've had in a long time! Probably both.

Are you a fan of all the wide leg jumpers/rompers we are seeing everywhere this season?

What do you think of this printed one?

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?

Because we went to Bottles & Bottega!

We finally put one of our (last years) Christmas gifts to good use and went out for a sister night at Bottles and Bottega. No business - just wine, painting and of course, gossip. This was an amazing outlet for our creative sides and even though we were following along with the rest of the class, they urge you to add your own personal touch and inspiration, so it was very cool to see how different everyone's final product turned out.

Here is what we wore:

Top: Urban Outfitters (similar)  // Shorts: Old Navy (similar) // Sandals: DSW // Bag: c/o Just Fab // Sunnies: Nordstrom

Top: Urban Outfitters  // Shorts: Gap // Bag: Rachel Zoe (similar) (similar)  // Booties: c/o Just Fab  // Bracelet: Baublebar // Stackable Rings: Shop Jules // Opal Ring: Jared (similar) // Watch: Fossil

 Have you ever been to a wine & painting class? 

We can't wait to bring our husbands back on a Friday for couples night!

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

Because We Went to Dinner

We recently celebrated a family birthday at one of our favorite restaurants, Casa Margarita. We've been going for years now and always sit at the same table while drinking their fabulously huge margs. It's always nice to meet up with the family after a long week and enjoy some time together.

Here is what we wore:

Blouse: Target, Jeans: c/o Just Fab, Booties: Forever 21, Twitter plate necklace: BaubleBar, Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Urban Outfitters

 Top and Necklace: Swap w/ Kaitlyn, Shorts: Urban Outfitters, Boots: C/O Just Fab, Bag: Rachel Zoe, Bracelet: Baublebar (similar), Watch: Fossil

 As usual, we had a blast. The kids took turns making wishes in the fountain, the girls chatted about life and our TV shows (OK, Nashville is amazing!) and the boys chatted politics and history. Always fun to slow down and have some quality family time!