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?

Layering a Skirt Over a Dress, Why Not?

Sometimes when I wear a tank top with a maxi skirt, I feel like the top bunches up or doesn't stay tucked in properly. With that in mind, I decided to layer my maxi skirt over a midi dress to solve that problem. It ended up working out perfectly!

I mixed my neutrals this day adding a brown bag, black heels, and lots of easy silver jewelry.

Midi Dress (worn as a tank): c/o Choies // Skirt: Romwe // Shoes: Just Fab // Bag: Piperlime // Jacket: Pepe Jeans // Necklace: XO Veronika // Sunnies: Prada // Watch: Movado // Bracelet: c/o Original Chain of Life 

This look was perfect for lunch at our favorite place in Wisconsin, Pier 290.

Have you ever layered a dress under a skirt? What do you think of this pairing?

Side by Side Challenge: Statement Shoes

Amanda & Jennie of 2 Girls in 2 Cities are at it again and this time their challenge was statement shoes. Me, being the shoe lover I am, got very excited about this one. The only problem I had was which of my shoes would be featured in this post. What can I say, I have a shoe obsession! 

This month we were joined by Jill of Hot Pink Style, Jalpa of Samosa Pop, Jen of Basic Training Corporate Style, Kristyn of First Impressions, and Marissa of I Get My Crafty From My Mama.

Here is my summer look featuring my current favorite statement shoes:

Tank: Target // Shorts: J. Crew // Shoes: c/o Just Fab // Bag: Lulus // Necklace: XO Veronika // Chain Bracelet: c/o Sole Society // Watch: Fossil // Sunnies: Prada // Ring: Swap w/ Kaitlyn 

What do you think of all the statement shoes the ladies chose to feature in this challenge? 
What do you think of mine?

Make sure you head over to their blogs and show them some love! 

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?