Guest Post: Lindsay of Linzeelu Thank You

Hello again Stilettos and Diaper Bags readers! I am back for more :) 

And this time I am shining a spotlight on a popular trend this Spring: Flower Power! Tis the season to decorate and dress up with all the beautiful blooms that abound this time of year!

   

  suit up | flower powder room | dress it up | pile of pillows | walk this way | tea party perfection   

Spruce up your space or clear out room in your closet for a bright & vibrant spring trend! And if all else fails, fresh flowers at home will do the trick!  

 fresh flower power   

 How do you feature flowers this spring? 

Visit me at my main spot & share your thoughts! xx, Linzeelu Thank You

I just love this post. Thank you so much Lindsay for helping me out while I'm away at Disney with my family! Make sure you all head over to Lindsay's blog and show her some love! 

Guest Post: Jessica & Jill of Jess + Jill

Gloomy Days, Bright Attire 

Hello! To those that may not know us, we're Jess & Jill - two blogger besties who eat, drink, and dress up together! And lately we've had one thing on our mind... warmer weather. So Mother Nature, listen up.

When it comes to spring, outside of the flowers and allergens (hello, itchy eyes!), our minds go straight to rainy weather. While we absolutely love staying dry inside with a Netflix marathon and comfy pajamas, at some point we have to leave our house. But who says the weather has to cramp your style?

We can't get enough of a fun rain boot and funky umbrella, since they make a unique statement on a gloomy day. If wet jeans aren't your thing - because really, who enjoys that - a rolled up pair takes care of the problem and gives off an effortlessly fashionable look. Plus, a distressed design helps hide any raindrops! And there's no excuse to pull out that poncho you paid an arm and a leg for at Disney. These coats will keep you dry without looking like a tourist, because that's never chic.

1. Pocket Umbrella ($26.50) - J.Crew, 2. Tapered Boyfriend ($194.00) - Henry & Belle, 3. Umbrella ($38.00) - kate spade new york, 4. Longchamp Le Pliage Tote ($145.00) - Bloomingdale's, 5. Rainy Day Necklace ($25.00) - Emily Elizabeth Jewelry, 6. Double Breasted Raincoat ($139.00) - Zara, 7. Ted Baker 'Atiri' ($150.00) - Zappos, 8. Rainy Day Earrings ($22.00) - red truck designs, 9. Daisy Lace Plastic Mac ($96.00) - Topshop, 10. Spring 13 Rainboot ($39.00) - Marc by Marc Jacobs, 11. Coincidence & Chance Cutest Rain Slicker Jacket ($79.00) - Urban Outfitters, 12. Hunter Original Rain Boots ($140.00) - Akira, 13. Gold Circle Bracelet ($20.00) - Pura Vida Bracelets.

Who couldn't smile at these little accessories? Facing this weather is looking a whole lot better already! And if you haven't had your fill of weather complaints, you can vent about it to us on Twitter. 

  Jess & Jill

I spy a few items I must pick up asap! ;) Thank you so much for helping me out with a guest post ladies! Make sure you all head over to their blog and show them some love! xo

Silver Jeans: TV Appearance + Store Grand Opening at Woodfield Mall

This past Thursday morning myself, Johanna of 101 Things I Love, & Zahra of Love Zahra all headed to Chicago to tape a segment for Silver Jeans on You & Me This Morning.

We were each sent head to toe Silver Jeans brand outfits to wear during the segment. It was so fun to see how the styling changed from the idea of the outfit to the actual taping. (The ditched all our purses, my hat, and restyled my tops the day of.)

  Mr. Silver himself was there to chat about fit and how to find the perfect denim for your body type.

Here are some before and after the taping photos from early Thursday morning:

Token dressing room selfies and green room shot (got to love extra coffee when getting up at 5:00am!)

Here is a shot of me during the segment:

And here we are with the segment host, Mr. Silver, and Luke (a male model from Chicago):

(If the above video is not working you can find the full clip here!)

Two days later I headed over to Woodfield mall to check out the new Silver Jeans Loft store. 

From 2-4 you could meet the style blogger Zahra Sandberg and since she is one of my blogger besties I wanted to go and show her my support. I actually brought my daughter with me. This was her first "fashion event" (as she calls it) and was very excited about he cake pops and balloons. 

Here are a few shots of the store:

myself, Kaitlyn of Sisters Marie, Zahra of Love Zahra  (mini me in the corner) ;) 

The staff (or denimologists) are ready with tape measures to get you set up with the perfect pair of jeans for your body type. 

Once I was measured I was told the type of denim that would fit my body the best. This made everything from that point super easy as there were only 3-6 washes in that style to choose from (I was looking at denim shorts, not jeans this day). 

The entire jean shopping experience was made about 100 times easier by having their staff know so much about the brand and how to pair you with your perfect fitting jeans.

Make sure you head over and check out the new store if you live near the Schaumburg area!

Do you wear Silver brand jeans?

I love the three pair I have! 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Fajitas

The hubby was at it again and this time he pulled out he slow cooker and made fajitas.

He found this recipe on Allrecipes.com  and we changed it up a bit to fit our tastes and dietary needs. 

I give you, slow cooker fajitas:

                              Ingredients

•           1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 3/4 cup chunky salsa
• 2 (1.4 ounce) packages fajita seasoning mix

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 16 (10 inch) flour tortillas (we used whole wheat)
• Shredded cheese
• Chopped tomatoes
•                                 Sour CreamGuacamole
  
  

  Directions

  1. Open Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and place it inside a 5- to 6 1/2-quart slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
  2. Place chicken in Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner. Place onions and bell peppers on top of chicken.
  3. Mix salsa, fajita seasoning mix and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over chicken. Place lid on slow cooker.
  4. Cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours OR on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is done.
  5. Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Gently stir chicken and sauce with a plastic or wooden slotted spoon. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into center of each tortilla; add desired toppings and fold tortilla over filling. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner and toss.

 

And here is the finished product:

These were super yummy and will for sure be on our "make again" list! 

Have you ever tried slow cooker fajitas? 

Is this something you and/or your family would enjoy?