two-sided sweater.

{Top: Loft | Vest: Similar | Jeans: Similar | Shoes: Similar}

Happy Wednesday everyone! How is your week going? Mine has been super busy (this seems to be the theme this week). It seems like I can't get any of the little things done like going through the mail, doing the dishes or putting laundry away because I am running around doing a million big things (like trying to get my oven fixed STILL). Am I even making sense?!? One day I would just like to do nothing. Maybe in five years when my kid is in school? Don't burst my bubble here.

Anyway on to the good things...like this sweater. Can I just say, I love it. I mean paisley on one side and stripes on the other, does it really get any better than that? People, it's all about the little joys in life like a two-sided sweater. And finding your long lost wide leg jeans. That's the stuff dreams are made of.

Linking up with The Pleated Poppy and Rolled Up Pretty.

stripes and a dress!

{Dress: Old Navy | Scarf: Similar | Purse: Similar | Boots: Similar}

I know, I know I rarely wear dresses here on the blog. But let me tell you, I see this little number getting a ton of wear. I kind of want to go back and buy the other four colors. I won't...but I kind of want to.

In other news, I'm on a a bit of a shopping freeze until the end of the year. Bummer. Big bummer.

Let's have an honest moment, shall we? I love getting a package in the mail, ripping it open and having something brand spanking new in my closet. But sometimes we have to reign it in and I have never been good at reigning it in. I'm sharing this with you guys for a couple of reasons. First, this is reality and we can't have everything we want. Second, we all have budgets and sometimes we can spend more and sometimes we have to spend less. Third, I want to be held accountable. And fourth, maybe knowing I'm a real human being makes me relatable...maybe just maybe.

I can buy small purchases here and there for the next few months, but I can't spend much. So as a result, I am going to try and find more budget friendly options for both you and me.  Here's to spending less over the next few months...k?

Polka Dots and Paisley

{Jacket: Forever 21, Scarf: Similar, Tee: Similar, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: Sperry}

Happy Wednesday ladies!  How is your week going?  The weather has finally (finally!) changed in Chicago.  It's been absolutely gorgeous and we've been at the park every day.  Days like that make me happy to be a stay-at-home mom!

My polka dot jacket is new and I love it.  I wanted to spice it up a bit so I added some paisley to the mix.  And this scarf is one of my go-to's.  Because of the colors, it's so easy to pair with just about anything!

Funny story, this outfit was too good to pass up on the photo taking front, but it was just one of those days where we ran out of time and had to get Talinn to bed.  So we literally jumped out of the car and snapped off a few shots in our...parking garage.  Yeah, that's our parking garage.  Classy...I know.