This warm weather is giving me all the feels.  Seriously, isn’t everyone just happier?!?!?  I LOVE fashion and I LOVE color but since becoming a stay at home mom it sometimes feels silly to get dressed or even ready for the day.  Like who is even going to see me?  My 1 and 3 year old?  And if Dusko isn’t traveling, him.  Not to mention, most mornings we workout or go to the park.  Well, I decided that the reason I try to get dressed every day and dress like I have somewhere to go is because it makes me feel better!  I am doing it for ME!  Plus, haven’t you ever heard the saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have?”

I am a basics girl at heart.  Especially these days, I feel like casual is the new COOL.  I love to take just a basic white t, or in this case, a turtleneck.  Throw on a ripped pair of jeans(which really amps up the casual/cool level) and add that pop of color!  Pops of color can be added in with shoes, handbags, or jewelry.  I do love doing it with a pair of shoes, well, because what girl doesn’t love shoes?  They always fit right?!?!?!  Ok, except maybe during pregnancy!  lol.  I may be a rarity but my feet have actually shrunk since having kids.  Weird, I know!

Shop the whole look HERE

Similar Shirt Original was purchased at Electric Blue Boutique

Jeans

Shoes

Handbag

Similar Sparkly Bracelet ( I actually like this one better)!

Gold Bracelet

Similar Jean Jacket

Earrings

XOXO,

Lissa

***All photo cred: Emma Jo Vitallo***

XOXO,

Lissa

I Love finding items I know I will wear time & time again.  Denim is classic. The cool thing about denim is that it is changed in so many ways to give it a different look. When I saw this dress I knew I had to have to. I love the combo of the classic denim dress with a trendy twist!  The trendy twist being the lace up neckline and the frayed hem at the bottom. Not to mention, the fit is pretty great. This particular dress is for sure a denim dress. Not just a chambray, chambray is a much thinner fabric.  Which is great but I like the structure this dress gives!  I actually took these pictures quite awhile ago, ironically it was warmer that day than it is today!  Hey Spring, thanks for stopping by?!?!  Would love for you to stay!!!!  I know I’m not the only one.  Because of the trendy twist on this dress, it really doesn’t need much!  So I literally threw on my favorite otk boots and sunnies and called it a date! This exact dress is Sold out(bummer) but I linked A TON of cute and less expensive options below! Also, my sunnies are on sale for $25!

Shop my super cute bracelet here because I couldn’t link it below!

XOXO,

Lissa

Photo cred: Emma Jo Photography

Ok, I am obsessed with Pinterest.  Especially when I am looking for something to wear.  I don’t need to have exact items for things but I do need inspiration!  So I am hoping this post gives you the inspiration you need when heading to the ball park!  I will admit I titled this blog post “What to wear to a Baseball Game” because I have actually searched this on Pinterest before.  Somedays I just can’t think straight, idk, maybe it’s because there is a screaming toddler demanding a different sippy cup.  Or maybe I just try to do too many things at once because I literally haven’t figured out how to relax?!??!  It’s true, I am 36 years old and I have a really hard time relaxing.  That’s partially where this blog has come into play, gives me something to spend my free time doing what I love!  This post is also partially selfish because Dusko & I are headed to the Friendly Confines(For you non-baseball fans, The FC is Wrigley Field) tomorrow night and I wasn’t sure what I am going to wear.  Well, I actually am still not 100% sure.  I mean, it may be snowing tomorrow or it may really be 62 degrees like it says.  I guess we will wait and see!

At any rate, I messed around with a few different outfits.  Disclaimer: I tried really hard to link exact items but almost all of my cubs gear is not exact.  However, they are items I now want!  Obvs.  This first look is what I like to call the outfit I wish I could wear!  lol, soon I will be complaining because I will be too hot in this shirt.  I like to find a shirt that fits with the “theme” but isn’t necessarily a team shirt.  Then add onto it.  I always wear a little something with my favorite teams logo though!  And of course my pop of color with my Tory’s.

Let’s GO Cubbies!!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

Emerson has been growing like a weed!  Which means we get to go do our favorite thing….SHOPPING!  My mom always jokes that she will probably grow up to hate fashion but for now, she’s in my hands.  We have been finding SO many cute things that I felt like I absolutely had to share them.  When I am shopping for her, I will admit it is hard not to get so emotionally connected to ALL of the cute, ruffly things you see.  I try, and I mean try, because this does not always happen.  To buy things that I know she will wear more than once and that are semi practical.  I always almost always buy one size up from what she is currently wearing so she can wear it a full season.

I love when Emme wears jeans, she looks like such a big little girl!  And cardigans are totally necessary for our crazy midwest weather.  Warm one second and freezing the next!  The only thing not exactly linked below is the jeans.  I can’t seem to find them anywhere!

XOXO,

Lissa

Since I have two youngsters(1 & 2), I can’t always go to the stores that I would typically choose.  The mall nearest to me has H&M, Loft, F21, Express, Banana, Gap, your usual suspects.  I make it work!  That’s for sure. But this week I wasn’t sure which store I wanted to go to.  I took an instagram poll asking if I should go to Loft or Express.  Loft WON!  Not by a major landslide but it won! So, Loft is where I ended up.  I am confident my wallet wishes I didn’t!!!  I seriously think Loft gets better every time I step foot in there.  And with 40% off(use code: HELLO), it’s quite a steal.  I do feel like without the discounts they give you which is quite often, some of the items are a bit expensive.  Although the clothing seems to wear pretty well!

I started my try on with tops, in absolutely no particular order because I LOVED Them ALL!!!!  I seriously can’t get enough of puffy sleeves!  Incase you can’t tell!  lol  Truly the fit is great on their clothing too!  I am in a medium in all of the tops.

These are both the same top in different prints, they were SO comfortable!!  I love how the sleeve has this bit of elastic to really keep the puff!  I also linked my jeans & shoes from old navy!  I am in a 10 in the jeans.

This top, just has a lot going on.  In a good way!  Could be worn for going out at night with jeans and a pair of heels, for a ladies casual lunch, or even dress it up for work with a skirt!

Love me a good t-shirt!  Sorry about the black bra, rookie blogger mistake!  haha.

Ugh, I didn’t buy this eyelet number but I am going to have too!!  It is just a spring/summer staple.  You can throw it on over a tank, a tee, it’s like a jacket but a shirt?!?!?!  idk but I am in LOVE.

This cami is basically everything.  It comes in black too.  Wear it alone or with a cardi over it?  Maybe a cute jacket?  This is how I would wear it, with jeans and heels but is perfect for work too!  Shop all of the items by clicking the links below!  I even included a couple items that are on super sale that I thought were cute!

Oh my gosh, then I tried on pants!  I am obsessed with the shade of yellow and the tie at the waist.  Bonus:  they are super comfortable and the perfect length where I don’t have to alter.  I am in a 10.  The wide leg pants, I honestly wanted to love them on me but I am so short they make me look super chubby!  lol, but I am not kidding when I say the fabric is super lightweight and felt like silk.  Maybe with heels they would look better?!?!?

Absolutely loved both of these dresses but there is only one Easter this year!  haha!  So I bought the lace dress.  More because it matches the kids outfits a little better and I like the fit.  The colorful dress feels like sweatshirt material and even has pockets!!!  I am in a medium in this dress and 10 in the lace.

I had to buy this romper because it’s basically the only romper you will need this spring!  Love the ruffle sleeves, off the shoulder neckline, and the wide leg!  Plus it’s chambray so you can pop absolutely any color shoes or accessories with it to change up your look!

Some Loft shopping tips!  If you have their credit card, you earn points, and I believe when you sign up you get 20% off.  This is on top of any promo they are offering!

Loft Plus just launched on their website, this is pretty cool!  Having worked in retail for so long, a lot of stores still don’t carry plus.

Happy Shopping!!!

XOXO,

Lissa

I have compiled some of the cutest dresses & shoes for you all!  They range in price from $16.99-$198, and are in a variety of pastels.  There is literally something for everyone!  I love to get dressed up on the rare occasion I get to so it was fun browsing the net for these beauties!

Which dress is your favorite?  Comment below!

And, all of the shoes!

H A P P Y

EASTER!

XOXO,

Lissa

Unfortunately Date Nights are few and far between these days, but when we do get out of the house I like to turn it up a notch!  lol.  I am only 5’2″ incase you can’t tell so I like to wear heels when I can, but they absolutely have to be comfortable these days.  Sure beauty has it’s price but I worked on my feet for too many years and I am too old to wear 4 inch heels!

When I go to pick out an outfit, I usually start with my shirt, depending on my mood!  I have a slight obsession with stripes especially when they are vertical(slimming)!  I also love the detail on the sleeves, mostly the bow ties(similar shirts linked here).  I paired them with my Athleta Sculptek jeans because I like the clean look they give and gosh are they comfortable.  My faux fur jacket I got at the beginning of the season from Nordstrom, if you hurry and shop it, it’s currently 50% off!!  Total steal, only a few sizes left though.  These heels are from Old Navy, have you ever tried Old Navy shoes?  Honest, they are super comfy.  Every pair I have ever owned.  Especially their heels because they aren’t super high either.  Now, are they going to last forever, no.  But are they cute and comfy?!?!  YES!  This exact color is sold out but I linked a taupe shade that will go with just about everything you own.

All of my jewels are Stella & Dot(the tassel earrings can also be worn as studs), and my purse has been my winter/early spring go to!  It’s kind of a winter white but also great for spring and I of course love the tassel detail on the zipper.  That Kate Spade knows her stuff!

What is your favorite Date night?!?!?  Comment below!

Shop my entire look here

XOXO,

Lissa

*All photo cred: Emma Jo*

In theory a 6am flight always sounds fabulous. In reality, that means listening to the alarm go off at 2:30am❌❌❌. Yuck!  On a positive note, we will be in the desert by the time everyone else is drinking their first coffee.  I LOVE to travel, even with the kids.  But let me tell you how nice it was this morning to not have all the extra baggage, and not have to worry about changing diapers before boarding the plane.  I miss them already though!  Why is that?  Like everyday I want a break and then I get my break and I wish they were here so I could squeeze them?!?  Anybody else feel this way?

Onto my Travel Style!  I knew I wanted to wear my new Kimono for traveling, it’s cute, comfy, breezy, and it adds just the right touch of fun!  So I decided to add the Vacay tee and distressed denim to dress it down.  That’s the cool thing about this kimono trend, they can totally be dressed up if you prefer, or even worn as a swim cover up(LOVE)!  I decided to tie the knot in the center of my tee because it was a little baggy and it looked frumpy with the kimono.  I honestly wouldn’t have worn my hat because hats are such a pain on the actual airplane, but it’s v structured and I don’t want it to get squished. And of course I’m wearing my golden goose sneakers mainly because they are seriously the most Comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever worn!

Shop my entire look here and my super cute luggage here!

Can’t wait to share all of my looks with you for this weekend, be on the lookout!

XOXO,

Lissa