Beauty & the Blog: Lisa's OOTD

We recently shared two blog posts (here & here) about shooting for the Spring issue of Lake & Country Magazine.
During our first photo shoot, we each wore two outfits. We were all asked to bring one look that was white, cream, or blush tones and the second was one that we felt defined our style as bloggers.
My first outfit I highlighted over on Stilettos and Diaper Bags, and my second outfit is what I'm sharing with you today! I feel like this outfit is very me. I love a great jumpsuit, hat, and heels so why not wear all three to showcase a few of my favorite things?!

All photos below were taken by the very talented Anna of Anna Urban Photography. The first photo is my favorite and it is one of the photos that made it into the 6 page feature spread in Lake & Country magazine!

Jumpsuit: Piperlime // Hat: Gap // Shoes: c/o JustFab // Cuff & Midi Ring: c/o Shop Lately // S Shaped Ring & Necklace: T+J Designs // Watch: Fossil // Bracelet: Lokai 

The entire experience was one I will never forget. I loved shooting with Anna as she has a way of making you feel beautiful and confident even though there were quite a few others in the room watching. I would highly recommend using her as a photographer!

What do you think of this outfit?
What outfit would you put together if asked to encompass your signature style?

Rocked it & Swapped it

I bought this top at Urban Outfitters back in 2009 and wore it in one of my first ever blog posts over on Stilettos and Diaper Bags. After wearing a second time, it sat in my closet while I went through my second pregnancy.

I finally decided to sell it in my closet a few months ago and my sister scooped this bad boy up right away!

Here is how we both styled this tank:

 Can you tell we are related or what?! 

I may be 15 years older, but we both can rock a great tank with our own styles! ;)

Ever swap clothes with your family members? or on BISTM?

 #Lisa



Because Kaitlyn Walked the Red Carpet

Lisa and I were so excited to to attend the 1 year anniversary party for Style by Bravura last weekend! Jackie and her team have been so supportive of us, so it was our pleasure to do the same. 

The ladies planned on a wonderful event complete with a red carpet and "paparazzi," SBB branded cookies, flowing drinks, a DJ and some gorgeous models showcasing their work. They were also accepting donations for used formal dresses for young girls who can't afford them, something Lisa and I were delighted to be a part of.

Dress: H&M, Belt: LOFT, Blazer: Nordstrom (similar), Heels: LOFT, Watch: Nordstrom, Bracelet: Silver Speck, Clutch: DSW, Lipstick: Midnight Rose by Lancome

Great lighting at the venue

Leopard print eye makeup! 

Lisa and I with Jacquelyn and Robin of Style By Bravura

Sisters Marie

Getting married soon? Going to a formal event? Consider Style by Bravura for your hair and makeup! 

To see more of their work, check out Lisa's looks by SBB here.

 

You can also see Lisa's outfit post and her event photos on Stilettos and Diaper Bags today!

#Kaitlyn

Blogger Style: Red Denim

Finding yourself stumped on how to style your red denim? Check out these 8 bloggers and how they styled theirs: Kryz, Color me Nana Stilettos and Diaper Bags, District of Chic Style Pantry, Rainbows and Fairy Dust Tripiko, Pink Panther

I kinda of LOVE the men in red denim. I know for a fact my hubby would never try this, but I'd like him too! ;)

#Lisa

I Spy DIY

I went to the I Spy DIY book signing at Anderson's Books in Naperville and got to meet Jenni too! It was such a fun time as we started 2 DIY projects and made earrings and friendship bracelets on leather wrist wraps. (Check out my full blog post of this night over on Stilettos and Diaper Bags.)

I am smitten with this book and keep it on my coffee table. I constantly flip through it and think "I can make that!" So here I am getting my DIY on...

I found this project over on her site and since I had what you needed to make it already in my home, I figured I'd start with this one (no worries, I WILL be doing projects out of her book too! And yes I will share them with you ;)



You really only need 2 items, wire and 1 tool! (I used a second tool to help squeeze the wire without leaving too many marks on it.)



I followed the steps right from her website and it took me all of 5 minutes to complete this ring!



Super cute, right?! It was so fun that I had to make Kaitlyn one too! I find myself wearing this ring way too much. It probably cost all of .35 to make and like I said, just 5 minutes of my time. Jenni, you are brilliant! Love your ideas and can't wait to try more of your DIY projects.

#Lisa

Because I Won the Britt + Whit DSW Giveaway!

My morning internet routine includes checking the basics like Gmail, Facebook and the Tribune, followed by some of my favorite blogs like Cupcakes and Cashmere, WhatIWore, and Stilettos and Diaper Bags. I recently added Britt+Whit , a San Francisco fashion blog, to this list. I don't know if it's because I'm green with envy because of their San Francisco location or because they are a cute blond and brunette who bond over their passions for fashion and blogging (enter Kaitlyn and Lisa). 


I'm a sucker for outfit posts because I'm always interested to see how different personalities are shown through the way people style their clothes and these ladies have quite an impressive portfolio when it comes to creative collaborations.

Love the dichotomy of menswear (tweed blazer) and feminine pieces (shorts/heels/clutch)

Not everyone can pull off colored pants, but these look great paired with a tied gingham top

In addition to their daily fashion news, they also frequently offer some amazing giveaways, and I was recently the lucky winner of their DSW offer! I am so excited to have this leopard pair of Sam Edelman heels in my collection! 

Amazing, right?

They definitely made a nice addition to this dress for a girl's night out! 

#Kaitlyn

Blog Launch Giveaway!

With the blog launching in 1 week, we would LOVE to offer our new readers a chance to win some loot! One lucky winner will win a $40 credit towards Lisa's and/or Kaitlyn's closets over on Stilettos and Diaper Bags!  aka you can apply the credit towards any of the following closet's: 


(shop Lisa's closet, shop Kaitlyn's closet, shop Lisa's jewelry/shoes, shop Lisa's outerwear/purses, shop Lisa's kids, shop Lisa's hubby, shop Lisa's maternity)

To enter: Simply follow us on Google Friend Connect (on the right side of the blog!) and leave a comment below telling us you have done so! 
For additional entries: Follow BISTM on Facebook and Follow BISTM on Twitter

Giveaway open to US residents only (sorry).

Winner will be announced Tuesday May 15th at 7:00am. Good luck! 

#SistersMarie