What To Wear Where: The Park

Mom's style: top | pants | watch | shoes

Baby style: dress | bag | shoes*

I promised my daughter a trip to the park after work this afternoon so hopefully the rain stays away. Funny thing is as I was catching up on my favorite blogs I came across a beautiful look for mom and baby for the park just last night and so I felt inspired. Hop on over to Oh Joy to see their look for going to the park. It is adorable. Meanwhile, here we prefer Chuck Taylor All Stars.



*She actually picked out her outfit so this is as accurate as can be!

Feathers and Sweats

Wouldn't it be great if I wore this to work from home today? Yup, it would be but I'm actually sporting a pair of sweat pants from J. Crew and a fedora to hide my uncontrollable curls. Here is what I am up to today:


Working on my special side project today. If you follow me on twitter, you may get a hint from time to time on what it is.

Obsessing over Furbish Studio and browsing ideas for home decor on Pinterest.

Packing for the big move and planning all the redecorating that will take place over the next few months.

Trying to figure out how to better share my instagram photos with you, my user name is yanirag23. That's all I got.



Btw, the winner of the giveaway is Catherine from www.beautybycat.com. Congrats chica, be sure to contact me if you really, really want it!

Desert Twilight Fall 2012

So this past Thursday Rita Milton, beauty contributor for ChiTown Fashionista and I hosted an event for Bobbi Brown at Bloomingdale's Michigan Ave. Here are a few snaps of said event.

Shiny shoes, check. Shiny pants, check.

Joanna and Saudia, two of Bobbi's best Chicago freelancers.

The reason we had the event, Desert Twilight Fall 2012 collection. TA DAAAA!

One of the attendees who's eyes where done up by me. TAAA DAAA... okay, I'll stop that.

Tiffany Harvey, a resident artist at Bloomingdale's, teaching Secrets to Perfect Skin.

Turquoise nails...my pre-fall look.

Gift bags for attendees.

Sexy pose. What? Too much? Whatevs, I'm funny!

Thank you all who came and shopped with us. You gals are amazing and hopefully I run into you at the next one (wink)! The winner of last week's giveaway will have to be announced tomorrow as it doesn't end until noon so you can still enter. Good luck.

50 Shades of...Oh, Screw it! This is Better Than That Book

PHOTOGRAPHER: Joshua Alexandre Haines
MODELS: Maddison and Lauren w/ Ford Models
WARDROBE: Yanira Garza
HAIR/MAKEUP: Nika Vaughan
CAMERA ASST./DIGITAL TECH: Andrew Lawrence
VIDEOGRAPHER: Alex Bohs

 
Things I learned from work that day:

1. I actually do like Dunkin Donuts coffee.
2. Less is more. *

Hope to see you all tonight at the event if not I'll catch you back here Tuesday. Find me on twitter if your heart breaks to be apart so long.



*Puns disguised as clever statements always intended.

$400 vs $70: Why Budgets Make My Husband Happy

I haven't really shopped lately. I've been trying so hard to stick to a strict budget that I implemented myself and not my husband, thank you very much. These are the things I picked up within the last 6 weeks. Yes, only these three and they were all on sale.

• Watch: I wanted a gold watch. I wanted a Micheal Kors. I did not want to spend $250. I settled for a leather Anne Klein with a gold face that was $65 but when I ran into Macy's to browse the watches, I found this one on sale for $42 plus I had a few coupons. When all was said and done with tax, I paid $31. 

• T-shirt: You can never have enough. I live in jeans and tees but I didn't have a red one. I wasn't even looking for one but when I ran into DNA 2050 in the 900 North building (3rd floor for those in Chicago) simply to browse, I saw this one. They run small so I grabbed a large. It was $40 originally but on sale for $20 plus an additional 20% so I paid after tax $17. 

• Pants: I wanted a pair of grey leopard print pants from J. Crew that were $125. I was waiting for them to go on sale when I found these on clearance at Express for $19.99. It was a no brainer.

I could have easily spend $415 but I chose to be smart about it and spent only $67.99! Smells like a monthly challenge to me. Feel free to link in the comments any ways you all save, I would really love to know. 

Beauty: Events, Giveaways and Mas (more)!

So what will Rita Milton, beauty contributor for ChiTown Fashionista and myself do this Thursday August 2? We will be hosting a fun make up party and playing with some amazing Fall 2012 colors from Bobbi Brown.

Bobbi Brown
Bloomindales
900 N Michigan Ave
Thursday August 2
5-7:30 pm

Enjoy mocktails, a signature Fall inspired look, a Bobbi Brown tote and GOODIES, GOODIES, GOODIES!* I also heard a rumor something special is going on there but you'll have to stop in to find out.

RSVP to Rebecca at Rpernikoff@gmail.com





Meanwhile, here on the blog I'm doing a giveaway. Don't live in Chicago but still want some of my favorite Bobbi Brown eyeshadows? Well, they all came in this limited edition palette called the "Ultra Nude" Palette, sold out everywhere and it is yours. All you have to do is follow this blog on GFC, Bloglovin' or RSS feed and then leave a comment. Additional entries can follow on Twitter and retweet this giveaway. Good luck! Winners will be announced 8/7/12!

*gift with purchase determined at counter.

Babies, Cut Outs and Muffin Tops

Dress (similar) | Shoes (old) | Watch

I went to my sister in law's baby shower this past weekend and I finally fit into the dress I bought for Valentine's Day! The cut outs were not as forgiving but daily kale smoothies for breakfast and a little working out finally paid off. No more muffin top but I did have one, maybe two cupcakes. Okay, I killed three, whatever.