Category Archives: Fashion

Wardrobe Wednesday- flash back to high school

This dress is the very first thing I ever bought from Torrid. I went through a goth phase in high school and HAD to have this dress.  The black part is velvet and the center panel is embroidered.  This dress Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday -pin up girl chic

This super cute striped shirt from Torrid fashion totally reminds me of the retro pin-up model photos.  It's got a little bit of a sailor vibe to it. I love that even though it doesn't show a lot of skin, it Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday – peek a boo bra 

We all have that top or dress that just doesn't work with any of our bras, no matter what we try. Unlike some ladies, it's a bigger risk than I'm willing to take to just go braless. It's really safer for everyone if Continue Reading »

Motivation Monday- stay flexible 

​​​ ​ I've taken pilates for over 10 years now and it is an invaluable part of my weekly training. Through working on my core and flexibility, I am able to see more progress in my running and lifting with Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- fighting dress

This last weekend, my daughter and I attended a superhero training can birthday party.  It was so much fun seeing the kids learning different superhero moves, and I'll admit I had to get in on the action myself. Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- playground fun

As a mother to two small children, I spend a fair amount of time at the various parks around our house. I don't always know exactly when these trips are going to occur, so I often find myself at the park in a dress. Continue Reading »

Sartorial Sunday- chilly weather 

So we had a rare cool day this week, so I had to pull out some jeans and a Randy tee to not freeze. It's a little bit weird to be wearing jeans in August but it was nice to be able to rock a Randy again. I really love Continue Reading »

Sartorial Saturday- not afraid to stand out

So this outfit is truly the type of outfit that I love to wear the most, where o just kind of throw caution to the wind and wear what speaks to me. These pants were actually sold as a swimsuit cover-up and I've had Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- bikini edition

I have a HUGE obsession with swimsuits. This is a huge breakthrough for me as I used to dread trips to the pool and was often the girl wearing an oversized shirt into the pool.  I knew that I had really found my Continue Reading »

Wardrobe Wednesday- National Hot Dog Day 

Anyone who know me well knows that I never pass up an opportunity to be silly. Today was no exception to this. I had to respresent for National Hot Dog Day not only as a resident of Chicagoland but as an American. So I Continue Reading »