The Date Night Continues...

Faux Leather Top: Piperlime (similar/under $15); Button Down: Target (similar);

 Jeans: Joe's Jeans (similar); Heels: Chie Mihara (similar); Handbag: Steve Madden; 

Jewels: Stella & Dot

On top of the date night on Saturday night, my hubby asked me to breakfast on Sunday! McKinley spent the night with my parents so we truly had the whole morning to ourselves. Although we missed at our breakfast table, it was nice to spend some extra time alone. We discussed things we haven't had a chance to talk about, because who actually gets to talk about adult things when your four year old is around, and we just chilled at the table like the old days. However, I was ready to get to my baby by the time the meal was over! I missed that little face!

I bought this extra long white shirt from Target earlier in the year and just haven't really thought too much about it since. I've seen it looking at me every time I open my closet doors, but just haven't really been a white button up mood lately. Until Sunday morning. I reached for it first thing and then grabbed my faux leather tee, which I haven't worn in quite sometime. I love it! And, I can't wait to style the shirt again soon! Spring is around the corner, right? 

The Faux Leather Top: Before and After

      

 

 

   

 

After breakfast, we headed straight to my parents house for a little cuddle time with the kid. Okay, who am I kidding. There was no cuddling involved. In fact, I barely got a hug! But I did get some good hand-holding while McKinley showed us around his classroom for his school's Open House. I love that he holds my hand every day!

Look at this. Two days in and I've got two posts up! Goals people!

Hope you're having a great week!

A Real Night Out - Our Anniversary

This weekend is our anniversary. On Sunday we will celebrate our 12 year wedding anniversary and I can honestly say I can't believe it's been 12 years! My husband mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he was making anniversary plans and to see if my parents would be willing to watch McKinley for the evening. However, he never volunteered specifics. I was curious if it was a surprise, and when I inquired, I was told he was looking into something and was waiting for a return phone call.

I grew more curious everyday and everyday he said nothing. Then last weekend I asked him if the evening was a surprise or just something he was still planning. It turns out he had planned an evening upon the Kansas Belle. The Kansas Belle is a dinner train that runs for three hours, serves a three course meal, and we were going to sit in the USO car which would supply entertainment along the route. It sounded like the best evening ever! That is until we started reading the fine print which indicated if anyone experiences motion sickness, this might not be the event for you. My husband suffers from motion sickness and I just couldn't have him take this train ride and be miserable. So now we are headed to Plaza III and I'm so excited. We've never dined there and I'm really looking forward to an adult evening!

Because it's such a special occasion, I've been on the hunt for a special look. I've narrowed it down to six pieces and I honestly can't decide! I love a dress, but I also love a jumpsuit. I always wear black, so I'm thinking of adding either color or graphic prints. Here's what I've picked!

One: Ann Taylor/Two: Piperlime/Three: Piperlime

Four: Piperlime/Five: Ann Taylor/Six: Piperlime

If you were headed for a night with your guy, which one would you pick? I love them all. Think I could find an occasion for six new pieces? I'm sure I could! I mean the holidays are coming up, right?

Happy Friday, Fashionistas!

A Date Night at Park Place

I will be the first to admit that my husband and I are in much/overdue need of a date night! However, we are always at a loss of what to do. It seems we always rely on the same thing which is dinner and a movie. I would consider that a rut in the date night department. So, what do we do to jazz things up in the dating world? I'm thinking we need to head on over to Park Place!

I have fallen in love with this center that's lined with brick sidewalks and open lawn seating, and it offers oddles of things to do. I can't wait to walk hand in hand with my guy sharing an evening of fun and food. So, what am I planning to do for date night? Well....

For dinner, we can check out Mestizo by Aaron Sanchez. Aaron Sanchez is best known for being a judge on Food Network's Chopped, but also has this amazing restaurant that offers rooftop seating where you can enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also a "ring of fire" along the patio seating when taking in those cool fall evenings. On the other hand, we are a pretty casual couple, so there are nights when we just want to just to chill. At Pig & Finch, you can just sit along the brick patio, share some wine and flatbread, and just take in the evening air and each other! Sounds pretty awesome!

Now, we aren't big into seafood, but my parents are. And let me tell you, they are way overdue for a date night! I'm thinking 801 Fish is right up their alley! They offer bivalves, which are clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, for only $1 during Happy Hour every Sunday-Friday. My mom would be in heaven!

After dinner I'm thinking we would head over to Paciugo Gelato & Cafe for what else, gelato. And to work off dinner and dessert, I'm thinking a little stroll around Park Place sounds perfect. I'm thinking I'll do a little window shopping while we're at it! Also, I would love to stop and checkout the colorful fish with a tour at Picasso Exotic Aquatics.

We had McKinley three years ago, and in those three years, I've spent two nights without him. I'm always saying that we need to get away, take a vacation just the two of us, but then I just feel like I can't possibly do it! I love to travel, but the thought of going out of town without him sounds impossible. But.... we could do a staycation. We get time alone, never leave the city, and I can be at my baby boy's side in minutes if he were to need me. Sounds perfect. I'm thinking I need to book a reservation STAT for ALOFT! They offer the "Romance Getaway" and "Sip and Stay" packages. Sounds enticing!

There are some other fun things that we could do. We're not artists by any stretch of the means, but creating our own masterpiece at Pinot's Palette sounds kind of fun! And, you can bring your own wine! I am all about pampering and primping, but he's not much for it. I'm thinking I could break him in by getting a couples' facial and pedicure at Michael Shae! Talk about relaxation! And though I like to relax and be pampered, he is all about hitting the gym. I need to get back in the swing of things, and I think taking a his and hers class at Orange Theory Fitness would be a great way to jump start my gym career!

No matter what we actually do, I can't wait to plan our next date night! I'm rooting for dinner at Mestizo with dessert at Paciugo Gelato & Cafe. However, our anniversary is coming up in November so a staycation might be in order. I can't wait to share our date night deets, and looks, soon! 

(This post was sponsored, but all thoughts were my own.)

Date Night

Dress: Anthropologie (on major sale); Shoes: Rachel Zoe; Clutch: Kate Spade;

Bracelet: Jewelmint; Earrings: Gorjana

 

Friday night we celebrated a sweet friend's birthday, with several other friends, over a family style Italian dinner! Not only was it wonderful spending time with good friends, but it was equally nice to be on a date which was way over due!

 

I couldn't wait to wear my new dress from Anthropologie, but I discovered that they had left the sensor on the dress. No biggie. Called the store on the Plaza, provided the info over the phone and walked in the store to have it removed. However, the sensor had other ideas! It broke mid removal! I honestly had no idea what I would have done if they hadn't been able to get it taken care of. Thank you Anthropologie for getting me off to dinner in style!!

 

I love the handkerchief print of this dress. It screams summer in print and style. I will definitely have this for summers to come. I will need to get it hemmed though. I wore these, which are roughly four inches, but I would like to have the option of wearing something shorter. Versatility is key! So is comfort which is how I felt all evening long!

 

 



Casz Date Night

 

Top: BCBG; Jeans: Loft (similar); Belt: Target (similar);

Shoes: TOMs; Sunnies: Marc by Marc Jacobs;

Necklace: old but a sweet sentiment

 "Be True to Your Dreams"

Friday was a very low key day for me. Hence the boyfriend jeans, slouchy top and TOMs! But, I still wanted to look pulled together so I opted to tuck in the top and add color with my favorite neon, yellow belt! Voila! A date night look that took little effort but didn't thrown together. And, I completed the summer mini tour at Old Chicago. A great night all the way around!