I love a short week but this week seems to have drug on forever and it’s only Thursday!!!  I need to just relax and enjoy it because we have a busy weekend ahead of us.  I was recently gifted this super adorable dress from Ensemble Boutique and decided it would be fun to show a few different ways to wear it!  There are seriously a million ways to wear this and any other t-shirt dress, for example, with heels!  Which apparently weren’t on my radar today!

Can you guess my favorite way?!?!
Ok, I will just tell you!  For some reason, I naturally default to this look.  I guess the dressier of the three.  The funny part is I don’t get dressed up as often anymore but I suppose they are all pretty casual really.  I also loved adding black to this dress because I normally would wear my tan Tory Burch Miller Sandals.  This outfit is perfect for a lunch or dinner out!  You can snag this dress or anything else from their site at Ensemble for 15 % off with code: Alissa 15, shop the rest of my look here.

This second look has two options!  You can wear the baseball hat or not, I would probably wear the hat depending on what kind of hair day I have had.  Love the concept of sneakers with a dress too.  Shop my look here.

Look #3 is SO perfect for Spring in Chicago because we have definitely needed a jacket lately!

Shop my look here.

Shop this super adorable Dress RIGHT HERE!!!  Use code: Alissa15 for 15% off anything on the entire site!  A couple things to note about this dress, it has POCKETS!!!  And I am wearing a L!

Happy ALMOST my Birthday Month!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

***This dress was gifted from Ensemble Boutique, all other links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

I hate shopping for undergarments……even before kids. It just seems so annoying to me to have to pay for something that you can’t even see!!  Also, having always had a larger chest you don’t really get to wear the fun and cute stuff.  You always leave with a true, “over the shoulder boulder holder!”  lol.  I recently went into Soma Intimates and left with the perfect bra, panties, and PJ’s!!!  But also wanted to share some of my favorite items I tried on!!!

First up, this super cute and perfect t shirt!  I love the length because it made it SO easy to tie!  You can shop all of the items I am sharing here.

Can we talk about how amazing their basics are?!?!  This white tank and long sleeve tee are reversible.  Basically they are a scoop neck and a v neck!  I can’t believe I didn’t take a picture of the other side!  How practical is that?  Shop both tops here.

ALL of these PJ’s are part of what is called their cool nights collection.  Basically the fabric is MAGICAL and keeps you cool and or warm just when you need it:)!!!  I bought this pair and I can attest that it is TRUE!

I love all of the details, prints, and color palettes they offer in this collection!

Trust me when I say you NEED to get a pair of these!!!

If you are local to me, you can head over to Soma at the Geneva Commons to get a discount!  Tell them you saw my IG and or blog and you will get 15% off!

XOXO,

Lissa

***This post was sponsored by Soma Intimates but all images and opinions are my own***

Oh my gosh!!!  Have you ever gone shopping with a small child?!?!  How about two?  Haha, it’s not always easy but I do think it’s kind of fun.  Maxwell, Emerson, and I went to a few shops yesterday but spent most of our time in Evereve.  A major pro to shopping there is they give all the kiddos unlimited goldfish and water!  They also have SO many toys.  Like toys on a train/lego table in the store and each fitting room also has toys.  It’s pretty fabulous actually.  Not to mention, their saleswomen will literally bring the entire store to you if you would like.  haha. They also push you to try on things you wouldn’t always try on, but that makes it more fun.  You almost always leave with something you are in love with!

Here are a few of my favorite things!!!!

Denim Jacket

How cute is this denim jacket?!?! I am in a L, it was pretty stretchy too, which makes it extra comfy!  I also love the detail on the sleeve.  I would pair this more with some of my everyday casual looks. Would be so cute with leggings and just thrown over anything in the spring.

Jeans | Rainbow Tee

This TEE!!!  I mean, I had to have this after I tried it on.  I would consider this an investment tee if that’s actually a thing.  I am in a M.

Criss Cross Top | Cardigan | Jeans

I love this top and cardi.  Tbh, I didn’t think I was going too.  I love the fit, the colors, and the comfort!  Also, how cute is the back of this cardi?? I am in a M in both. Also, these jeans are WONDERFUL.  I am in a 31.

Stripe Sweater | Jeans

I love stripes what can I say?  This is more of a tunic, which for me personally I don’t always love because I am so short.  However, this v-neck is so comfy.  It’s a thin sweater, perfect for winter or spring!  I am in a M.

Yellow Top | Jeans I am SO excited to wear this!!!  I think it will be so cute with white shorts in the summer and white jeans when it’s cooler.  I am in a medium.

Cami

This cami fit way better than anticipated.  I wish I would have taken a pic of the back.  It is a little bit of a racerback.  I am in a M.

Camo Pant

Ca-utest Camo pants!!!  Love the trendy stripe on them and they have a ton of stretch.  I am in a 30.

Tank | Kimono | Jeans

Ok, I thought I was over the “kimono” trend but kind of obsessed with this muted one!  The tank underneath is so silly smooth too.  I am in a M, and a 30 in the jeans.

Leopard Tee | Cardi | Jeans

I mean, what is not to like about a super soft chenille cardigan and a leopard tee!  Basically the perfect combo.  I am in a M.

Striped Tee | Black Pants | Jean Shirt

You can shop all of the items above by clicking here!  All of my pictures were edited using Maggie Sheffield Presets. You should totally check them out, they are great and Maggie is so incredibly helpful.

Happy Weekend Friends!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

***All links are Affiliate Links, which means I will make a small percentage of any purchase***

Happy 2019!!!  I mean, seriously, can you guys believe it’s 2019???  I sure can’t.  January is such a weird month, you come off of this high from the holidays and here in the midwest the weather is so blah!  Not sure about you guys but I try to fill my days with activities to keep me from feeling so meh.  The dark days can definitely get to you, ammiright?!?!  Well, we all know more activities means we need cute clothes to wear!!!  So I went to H&M the other day and did a quick try on session!  Here are a few of my favorites!!

I fell in love with this turtleneck because of the button detail.  Its super lightweight and can be worn as a layering piece or alone.  I am in a L.  It also comes in 3 colors!

Again with the turtlenecks, but I love the pearl details.  It just makes this sweater a little bit cuter than your average Turtleneck.  I am in a M.

Had to snag this Red Heart Sweater because Emme’s Birthday is February 15th!  So we love hearts around here!!!  It also comes in tan, and let’s be honest, I kind of want that one too!!!  I am in a M.

Ok, so turns out, H&M has a TON of cute Mickey stuff.  Linked it all here!!!  I am in a L.  Almost forgot to mention, they are only $12!!!!

Ok, this sweater is SO soft, and how cute is it?!?!?  Perfect for a normal day of hanging out or a night on the town.  It comes in 5 colors!  The blue is currently not available online but trust me, you will want one of them.  I am in a M.

This off the shoulder number is still available and too cute!!!  My friend Julia and I ended up wearing it the same night obviously in different colors.  I am in a M, it is currently only available in 2 colors.

Deal Alert!!!  This pearl sweater is only $19.99 and comes in 5 colors!!!  I’m in a M.

You can Shop all of the Tops HERE!  And all of the Mickey Tops HERE!

Cheers to a FABULOUS 2019!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

I don’t know if I’ve ever gotten as many questions about anything I’ve posted ever as I have this grazing board I made last Saturday. Other than looking pretty, it was substantial enough for 20 people to literally graze ALL night long!!! Totally worth the money and the clean up was a breeze!!! The fun thing about this is you can add whatever touches you want to make it super festive for any holiday or event!  I also need to give credit where credit is deserved, most all of my cheese Inspo came from these two Instagram Accounts:  Kate & Meg

SUPPLIES
Butcher’s Paper
Any kind of greenery(I got mine from my parents yard)!
Tape
Unscented candles or battery operated
Other garnishes(whatever season just add little fun touches)
Chocolate Santa’s
Festive gummies

FRUIT-I chose things with color to make the table prettier but also wanted them to be fruits that most people love and would actually eat.
Oranges
Pomegranates
Strawberries
Blueberries
Apples(didn’t end up using them but apples are always great with cheese).   Dried Fruit-I happened to find a holiday platter with various dried fruits.  Normally I would have bought separate bags at Trader Joe’s.  They have a large selection.

NUTS-I ended up getting all of mine from Trader Joe’s and for the size of my table got 2 of everything
Sweet & Spicy Pecans
Rosemary Marcona Almonds

CHEESE-all were from Aldis or Trader Joe’s and I also had 2 of each of these
Unexpected Cheddar(TJ’s)
Brie(Aldis)
Garlic and Herb Spread(Aldis but TJ’s has Boursin cheese that is so good too)
Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Balls(TJ’s)

EXTRA’S
Hummus(Aldis)
Olive Tapenade(Aldis)
Assorted Olives(Aldis)
Popcorn(Aldis)-who doesn’t want popcorn when drinking, plus it adds texture)

MEAT-All from Aldis
Salami
Pepperoni
Salami bites
Pepperoni bites

CRACKERS-you can really grab any of your favorites.  I honestly just utilized a lot of the seasonal crackers from Aldi’s & TJ’s.

My thought process behind this table was that I was going to start with center items to anchor and then kind of mirror the table but add a couple random things so it wasn’t identical, you got me?!? Lol. My brain just thinks like this!

Also, i am no cheese or food styling expert. Just a girl that wanted to make it happen!  Here are the progression pics of the grazing table!

As you can see, with the block of cheese, I kind of just crumbled it with a cheese knife.  Meg talks a lot about this on her ig.  

Then I just started adding in the fruit(fresh & dried) and crackers.  I was fairly conscious of where I was placing certain colors.  I feel like this is what makes the grazing table pop, right?  Otherwise it could turn into a big blob of meat and cheese!    With the dummies and strawberries I anchored them to the 4 corners to kind of establish a rectangle.  

Sourcing a friend to help fold salami flowers is an excellent idea!  Thanks Cass!  It is even so fun for me to look back at the progress pics!  This table seriously only took an hour start to finish and as mentioned above, the Clean up was literally a breeze!!!

Don’t forget to take pics of your work!!!  And then, surround it with your favorite people and a lot of wine!  You can also shop my entire look from the party here!

And Emme’s cute little #ootn here!

I am literally so excited for some of you to try a grazing table!!!  I would be SO excited if you tag or share your adventures with me :). It makes doing this that much more fun! 

Cheers!

XOXO,

Lissa

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Happy Hump Day!  But is it really hump day?  It’s more like Friday since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, right?!?!?  And I am so glad it is, we have been going non-stop for months.  I am so excited to have a small Thanksgiving this year and honestly just relax!  I am going to try hard to force myself to do that since I am my own worst enemy and think I always need to be doing something. Anyway, if you follow along on my instagram you probably saw that I was trying to find a Nordstrom when we were in FL last weekend.  Well, joke was on us because we ended up at a Nordstrom Distribution Center.  Honestly it was hilarious!!!  Like what?!?!  The closest Nordstrom is 2 hours from where we were.  Anyways, we ended up at Dillards which was fun!  Below are some of the cute sweaters I tried on and a couple that I bought!  I found them online and linked the best prices for you.  Sizing information is also next to the link.

Chevron Sweater:  Medium and 40% off!!!!

Leopard Sweater:  Large

Fringe Sweater:  Large

Thermal Top:  Medium

Turtleneck Sweater:  Medium

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

Shop all of the sweaters here!

***All links are Affiliate Links which means I may make a small percentage off the purchase of these items.***

 

Happy Thursday!!!

It’s almost the weekend, which is actually making me kind of sad.  Dusko and I have two out of state weddings back to back the next two weekends-sans kids!  I always want AphukenbrakE, but when the time comes I know I am going to miss the little kiddos so much.  Anyways, I am going to soak up the alone time with the hubs and enjoy the warmer temps as we will be traveling south!!!

In other news, Emme and I headed into H&M this morning to find some cute clothes for you all and we definitely succeeded!!!  Ok, ok, maybe I was hoping to snag some cute stuff for myself too!  I found myself drawn to this blush/grey/mauve color palette.  I am sure you can see why!!!  Also, It’s so weird.  I used to do try ons at H&M all the time.  I honestly hadn’t been in here in months!!!  I was hoping to find some cute holiday party gear but just wasn’t feeling that today!

In absolutely no particular order……

Hat | Ruffle Top

Chevron Jacket

Tissue Turtleneck

Tan Jacket | Similar

Dark Pink Sweater

Off the Shoulder Sweater

Cheers, XOXO,

Lissa