George and I have been so blessed to have the most amazing friends and family. When we announced we were moving to Texas in 3 short months they were beyond supportive and rallied behind us offering love, support and going away parties. Summer in Chicago is the best (and really only) time to barbecue so that's what everyone did. I opted for a more girly dress for the first. George's cousin smoked meat and made us a South of the Border themed dinner with some of our close friends. There were chicken and beef tacos, chips and dips and margaritas. All home made! They always go over the top cooking and it is always beyond delicious. If you are looking to go the fiesta route here are some of my favorite must haves. Next Katie threw us the perfect Texas Bound party. She was beyond detail oriented and by far my favorite was the cake. She and her friend Ashely spent the entire night before sculpting it to perfection. We went red, white and blue and everyone showed up in … [Read more...]
Tropical Maxi
My husband and I have been trying to plan a trip to Cuba, or "the motherland" as my husband calls it. We've been looking into doing a cruise, but so many are sold out until 2018! When I thought we could make the trip this summer, I started mentally packing, and realized I was definitely going to need a fun tropical dress to wear to the famous Cuban Tropicana night club!! This dress was PERFECT!!! It's very flow-y which will be perfect for dancing in the Cuban heat! I plan on pairing this with a fedora and strappy sandals for the trip, after all what is more Cuban that tropical print and a fedora?! … [Read more...]
Online Shopping Woes
Do you ever buy something online and get it in the mail and it's nothing like what you expected? Haha ok I just laughed at that question too. Obviously that happens to everyone, but my point is that when it happens to you no one else can ever feel the pain you just experienced. You spent hours finding the perfect shirt, followed by at least a day of working to pay for it, followed by one week waiting for it to ship (because I don't understand why everything cannot be Amazon Prime), followed by a week of trying to pick it up from your building package office until finally it is in your hands. You open the tape and try it on, even though you are not wearing the correct lipstick shade and jeans to do it justice. Then its awful and your pain is unbearable and you immediately ask this was free returns too, right?! Well rest assured I do know your pain, but the opposite can also happen. There is hope!! I ordered this adorable body suit (remember I am into those now) and opened my … [Read more...]
Casual Stripes
I LOVE this dress!! I was looking for a casual dress I could wear this summer with converse, and when I found this one I knew I had a winner! It's simple, but the lace-up neckline adds a little somethin'- somethin'. I tried this dress on in a small first, and it fit fine, but I wanted a more relaxed fit, so ended up going with a medium. I chose to pair this dress with sneakers for a casual look, but you could also throw on a navy blazer and heels and give yourself a more sophisticated look. The possibilities are endless! … [Read more...]