Fall is slowly making its way to Chicago which means it’s sweater weather! Thankfully, the cozy knits have a HUGE comeback this season! Today I am taking the black-and-white trend into fall by pairing a ribbed turtleneck sweater from H&M with an elegant, high-waisted maxi skirt. The über-polished streamlined ensemble almost channels a formal evening gown but with an effortlessly modern feel. Doesn’t this outfit remind you of that time Sharon Stone shook things up at the 1996 Oscars by throwing on a black turtleneck from the Gap with her ball-gown skirt (remember way back when, kids?)?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by! I seriously heart you all!

PS: Lately I have been swooning over this maxi skirt and this one – I think they are so chic, don’t you agree?! How do you style your maxi skirts?! I would L O V E to hear from you!

Maxi Skirt: JD c/o (sold out, similar here) | Sweater: F21 (old, similar here) | Necklace: Cora Jewels c/o (similar here) | Sunglasses: Sunglasses: Illesteva | Hat: Target (similar here) | Scarf: C&A c/o (similar here) | Leather Jacket: C&A c/o (similar here)

As fall approaches, I am looking forward to transitions. My thoughts turn to changing my interiors to more rugged, cozy home elements, as well as swapping out my favorite summer clothing with autumn must-have’s – which brings me to this amazing Karl Lagerfeld wool jacket I received a couple of years ago from my hubs. This is by far my favorite fall piece! You’ve seen me wear it here already (2nd & 4th picture from above) –  but I simply could not help but wear it one more time on the blog – especially since so many of you asked me who it was by. So, here we go! I took a few snaps of just the details of this amazing wool overcoat, enjoy!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

Pants: Oasap c/o | Wool Overcoat: Karl Lagerfeld (old, similar here) | Shoes: Christian Louboutin (old, similar here) | Sunglasses: Illesteva via Neiman Marcus | Earrings: Kate Spade c/o | Chanel Caviar Flap

“Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.” —Gail Tsukiyama

Today is a very special day for me because three years ago I was delivered to the hospital to give birth to the most amazing, little boy. I will never forget this day. My son was not due until October 7th, 2011 but when my husband and I went to our routine check-up on September 15, the nurse noticed that my stomach seemed smaller so, we did an ultrasound to see what was going on. Well, comes out that my water was very low (note – I was not aware of any water breaking). Anyhow, the nurse informed us that I would have to give birth ASAP – hence I was delivered to the hospital to give birth three weeks early. I was induced but did not give birth until September 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM, and truly I tell you: The moment I laid eyes on my son was the most beautiful feeling in my life ever. Here he was – my beloved, little son. Tears of joy came rolling down my face; I knew my life was going to change forever. Never have I experienced love like this…, and I am so grateful for my husband who’s unity with me made it possible to become a family.

So, this post is about L O V E, as well as a big T H A N K  Y O U note to my family. Without them I would not be the person I am today.

As always, thank you for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

 Sweater: Forever21 (sold out, similar here) | Skirt: Forever21 (sold out, similar here) | Shoes: Wild Diva via Lulu’s | Sunglasses: ASOS c/o (sold out, similar here) | Necklace: C&A c/o (similar here)