Black Tie Ball

I rented this dress from Rent the Runway for Hubby's ball this year. I didn't get the dress until 2 days before the ball and was so nervous it would be too long or too tight or not as cute as in the pictures.  Luckily, it fit and was so pretty in person! I was a little uncomfortable wearing such a tight fitting dress, despite my hard working undergarments (it starts with an s and ends with an x...wink wink) especially since I haven't lost all my baby weight. Also, we were running late when we were leaving so I didn't get a chance to take these pics until we got back home 7 hours later so I apologize if my hair and makeup are looking a hot mess!

My mother-in-law insisted that both kids sleep over so we could enjoy our evening. It was the first time being away from D overnight and hubby and my first night out together since D was born. 


We stayed until the very end of the ball, went to Mickey D's for a midnight snack (classy, I know) and finally got home close to 2 am. I was exhausted and ready to burst (nursing moms will know what I mean!!)

It was a fun evening and I was so proud of hubby who got recognized and won several prizes for his achievements in 2011. At the end of the day, who cares what I looked like, right? I was there to support the hubs and celebrate a great year together!

Read more...

Lara Miller Event

I got to attend a fun event last week. It was held at local designer, Lara Miller's studio.

In my Lara Miller look, posing with Lara Miller!
Loved her knits and almost everything could be worn in multiple ways!

We were asked to browse through all her collections and style a look to be photographed. They will eventually choose their favorite looks for the Lara Miller 2012 look book.

I did not have the right shoes, accessories or figure (still need to lose those pesky 10 lbs!) but I got into it anyway and put something together. I skipped hair and makeup and went straight to photography so I could just as quickly, get out of the clothes and on to the mingling.

There was plenty of food, prosecco and molly's cupcakes to keep my hands and mouth busy while I chitchatted with the ladies.

Food, drinks and clothes...my idea of a good time!

Read more...

Sneak Peek: Black Tie Look!

 Hubby's company's black tie ball is coming up tomorrow!

Last year, you helped me pick the right length, dress and hair and I ended up in this look.

Here's a sneak peek of this year's dress.
I love the watercolor-esque print and the whisper thin layers of fabric.

More pics to come after the weekend!

Read more...

Leopard Denim Look of the Day!

Club Monaco top  |  Blazer from Korea  |  S.O.N.G. leopard jeans  |  Modern Vintage pumps

I took the leopard jeans out for a spin last night to attend the Lara Miller event. I kept the rest of my look very clean and ladylike to balance out the wild print on the jeans. I would have much preferred to have a slim fitting top under the blazer, probably tucked in with a classic belt, but unfortunately my post postpartum belly is not slim fitting top ready quite yet.

Hubby snapped these pics as I was rushing out the door. A, who was watching me get ready asked for this long silver necklace. She proceeded to wrap it around and around her wrist and then asked me if I liked her bracelets. I guess she was inspired by my wrist candy. Then, she wanted to get in the pictures so of course, I obliged. Isn't her dress adorable? My mom brought it from Korea and I kinda want one for myself!

Read more...