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• What Guys Really Think

  

  Fall Trends 2013: The Green MovementEverywhere you look, green clothing is in high demand. Emerald is the color of the season, but all shades of green are... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Getting More Out of Your Summer Dresses

  

  A great way to get more wear out of your summer dresses is to layer up on them for fall. Not all of them will transition, but most will if you style them... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Recipe: Burger Night (The Basics)

  

  In my home I cook everyday. Some days I use the crockpot, some days I use a recipe book, sometimes I just figure things out by trial and error, and other days... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Midwest is Best

  

  Ok, I'm partial as I live in Illinois, but isn't this top adorable?! I got it at a pop up shop at Lollapalooza this year and although I have worn it a few times... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: School Night

  

  This past Thursday was curriculum night at my son's school. The heatwave is over and it's starting to cool down so I wanted to wear something practical. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Homemade Gak

  

  Lately I've really been loving making our own play dough and gak. (see homemade play dough recipe here.) The kids have so much fun with it and I think it last... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Pre-Fall Layers

  

  I love the weather right now. It's not quite fall but no longer summer (with exception to the amazing 90 degree heatwave we had this week). Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: A Decade of Commitment

  

  Every year my hubby's band Lucky Boys Confusion plays at the House of Blues Chicago.These are always my favorite shows, but this year was extra special. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Trend Alert: Sneaker Wedges

  

  Over the past three years or so I have been seeing people rocking sneaker wedges. This year, they are all over the place and dare I say they are a fall trend... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Brick House

  

  I love the title of this post. I can take no credit though as the pretty lady who took the photos said it would be very fitting. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Product Review: Perlier Volcanic Thermo Scrub

  

  I recently started using the Volcanic Thermo Scrub by Perlier that can be found on HSN. I was very excited to try as I am a fan of the brand Perlier and have... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Summer Nights

  

  One of mine and the hubby's favorite things to do is to be outside in our yard after dinner. The kids run out all their night end energy and after we put them t... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Labor Day White

  

  I love white. I do not agree with the old school rules that say you can not wear white past Labor Day. In fact I strongly urge you to rock your whites all year... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Sundaze

  

  Over the long weekend we spent the entire Sunday at home. It was wonderful and if you follow me on Vine and Instagram you got to see some funny photos and video... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• These Shoes Were Made For Walking

  

  Have you ever shopped at Sole Provisions for footwear before? The online site has been selling unbelievability comfortable footwear since 1997. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Remix: Charming Charlie Fedora

  

  I bought this hat right after the birth of my daughter in 2010 and it has been one of my favorite fedoras ever since. I'm not sure how I've kept it in such grea... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Season Ending Stock-up Time

  

  Right now is a great time to stock up on some summer footwear for next year. I always buy a few real leather pieces because they tend to last longer (I love... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fab Kids: My Daughter's August Pick

  

  This month my daughter was all about the stripes and the peplum! Here is her August Fab Kids choice:Top, Bottoms, Bow: c/o Fab Kids, Shoes: TomsI realize the... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Family Day

  

  This past weekend we celebrated my dad and brother's b-day for lunch then headed to Chuck E Cheese for an hour before dinner. My son had asked that before schoo... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit: Tony Bennett at Ravinia

  

  Last week on Thursday I went to Ravinia with my in-laws and we saw Tony Bennett. To say that this was a once in a lifetime show to attend would be accurate. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE