Outfit: Bon Jovi at Soldier Field Chicago

You may remember I hosted a giveaway in June to send 2 people (1 winner, 2 tickets) to the Bon Jovi concert in Chicago. 

Well, for hosting the giveaway, I got 2 tickets too! 

Here is what I wore to the show:

Jacket: Pepe Jeans, Dress: BISTM- Johanna's Closet, Bralette: Free People, Bag: c/o Just Fab, Hat: Worth & Worth, Shoes: Victoria's Secret, Large Chain Bracelet: House of Gemmes, Chain Bracelet & Bow Ring: T+J Designs, Spine Ring: Lili Claspe

The show was AMAZING!!! Not that I had any doubt, but boy does he still got it! Not only did he sound great live, but he looked young, fit, and darn cute too! 

The stage was so cool and each song brought new visual effects so it was never the same twice. 

Here are a few shots from the show:

Who else was at the Chicago show? Any of you plan on seeing him in your city? 

For more tour dates check out the Bon Jovi website. 

Just Fab #FabFashionNetwork #SummerSolstice Event

This past Friday I hosted the Chicago #FabFashionNetwork #SummerSolstice party for Just Fab. There were Just Fab events going on in different cities all across the US at the same time. It was very cool to be part of such a fun night!

 We were lucky enough to have this event at Vertigo Sky Lounge and the weather turned out to be be amazing even though it had rained all day. (Thank you fashion weather gods! :)

Here is what I wore:

Dress: Shoshanna via Rent The Runway, Necklace & Ring: Kate Spade via Rent The Runway, Shoes & Bag: C/O Just Fab, Cuff: Lili Claspe (Swap w/ Kaitlyn), Bracelet: Willow House Jewelry, Ring: C/O Love Twist, Earrings: Just Fab

Here are some photos from the event:

We had a beautiful reserved area where I set up the goodie bags and the items that were going to be given away. There were appetizers and raffle tickets waiting for the Just Fab ladies (and a few gents) who made it out. The decor was just stunning and the outdoor area of the roof top bar was amazing. We really did luck out in landing such a beautiful location! 

Drinks were flowing and prizes were given out. Who doesn't want new jewelry, bags, gift cards for free shoes, and $20 off coupons (in addition to what was in the gift bags everyone got)! 

I had such a fun time and I hope all who came out did too! 

For more photos and individuals of every shot above check out my FB page photo album from our night out. 

(Photos taken by Neil Pili)

A giant thank you to JUST FAB for sponsoring this event!

Did you attend the Just Fab event in your city? 

Giveaway: Bon Jovi Concert Tickets

Bon Jovi's latest tour is called Because We Can. It kicks off in Chicago and I want to send someone to the show (with a friend of course!).

One winner will get 2 tickets to the July 12th show in Chicago at Soldier Field!

The 2013 arena tour takes live performance to a whole new level with a constantly evolving stage production that transforms on every song.  With over ninety high-speed moving elements, it is a kinetic sculpture of light and video, a living and breathing environment to support Bon Jovi on stage as they bring fans more than 30 years of hits and the latest, never-before-seen technology. To view the arena stage production in action, click: http://bit.ly/18w0AeC

TOP 5 REASONS A BON JOVI CONCERT MAKES A GREAT GIRLS NIGHT OUT

5. The line for the ladies room might be long, but the men’s room will be empty!

4. No one’s gonna judge you when you’re shouting “I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU…!”

3. Because secretly you and your girlfriends have always wanted to resurrect your big hair.

2. Because we can, ladies.

1. Jon. Bon. Jovi.

I'll be at the show too, and can not wait! Girls night out? YES PLEASE!

To Enter:

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Leave a comment for each you do as well as your email address so I can contact the winner.

         For more information about Bon Jovi’s Because We Can tour: http://bit.ly/1134SI0

- Giveaway open to all US residents but if you do not live in IL, you pay your own way to the show      

-  winner will be announced July 3rd at 7:00am 

-  Winner’s tickets will be available for pick-up with a photo ID at the venue’s will call box office an hour prior to the concert’s start time

CBN's 500 Membership Mark Event

I attended the CBN 500 member event on Thursday night.
Can you believe there are already 500 members in the Chicago Blogger Network? So cool to have so many great ladies and men blogging in our city!



Here is what I wore :



Dress: Mimi Chica via Nordstorm, Coat: Pepe Jeans, Shoe: C/O Just Fab, Bag: Piperlime, Necklace & Bow Ring: T+J Designs, Teal Ring: C/O Lotus Blossom Design, Chain Bracelet: House of Gemmes, Watch: Fossil, Large Cuff: Hive & Honey, Earrings: Just Fab, Lip color: Rose Blossom by Bobbi Brown

RM Champagne Salon is such a cool place. You have to go down an ally to get there and all of a sudden you are in France! The outdoor lounge is beautiful and the inside is so chic. Candles and chandeliers everywhere have a special place in my heart so this place is one of my new favorites, I can't wait to go back when it's warmer out!

Here are some shots from the night:

Lubna Hassan, myself, Kristin Hassan of House of Gemmes, Zahra of Love Zahra

Lubna is starting a women's and menswear blog with a guy friend of hers so watch out for that, how stunning is she?!

You all know Kristin Hassan by now. She is not only a very talented clothing and jewelry designer, but she has also been my friend for almost 6 years now.

I was super excited to go with her to this event and get a little friend time in along with networking. Business owners night out ya'll! lol

Zahra is a fellow mommy blogger who covers everything from fashion to gardening and I felt like I was seeing a friend I haven't seen in forever. ;) Do you have blog/instagram/twitter friends that you feel like you know even though you've never met? That was the case for me with Zahra. Now I like her even more! She has impeccable style and my goodness is she gorgeous or what?!

Myself and Kristin



The ladies of the Jess &Jill blog with myself.

I love when I get to see these girls! We met at the very first CBN event back in late 2011 and have been blogger friends ever since (I Spy DIY event, Bobbi Brown event).
Make sure you check out their blog, they have great style and are just great girls to know in general. They both always have smiles on their faces and are just fun to be around. Love you girls!  xo

Sisters Marie and House of Gemmes working it ;)



Myself and Mary of Sportsanista talking about our outfit choices. (The Italian in me comes out when I talk...lots of hand gestures ;)

This is my second time meeting her, we both attended the Bobbi Brown event back in August of 2012.

I have to say, I have a major blogger crush on Mary. She has the best taste in clothing and I feel like I'd be in hog heaven in her closet for sure. I think I love her so much because she is to sports what I am to moms...the fashionable kind. ;)

I'm not sure if she'll still talk to me if she knew that I watch zero sports...like none. My hubby doesn't watch, I don't watch, we don't care either way (we are the music family), but IF I was a sports fan, I would be rocking my jerseys and sports tee's the way she does for sure! Everyone go check her blog out, this girl is amazing!

I'm so glad I attend this event. It was great too see some old friends and some new ones too!

Sorry I didn't take more photos, I saw so many other great bloggers and was kicking myself when I realized I stop taking pics about half way through the night.

Until next time....

Does your city have meet ups?

DIY Play Dough

I was so excited when my daughter's speech therapist showed up with a great homemade play dough recipe.

She said she has had it for years and it makes play dough that smells better, is softer, and keeps longer then store bought! Plus it's super easy to make.

Here is what you need:

1 Cup Flour

1 Tablespoon Oil

1 Cup water

1/2 cup salt

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Food coloring of choice or Tempera paint

-Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.

-Cook over medium heat.

-Stir Constantly until mixture forms a ball.

-Knead until smooth.

-Store in a covered container.

This was such a fun project! It takes less then 20 mins to make, cool, and start playing with.
My daughter added 2 drops of blue, 1 drop of yellow, and 6 drops of green food coloring. We ended up with a green/aqua color.
I think the fact you can make it whatever color you want is my favorite part! ;)

 Have you ever made play dough? You should definitely try, I will never buy it again. The homemade kind smells and feels so much better!