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By 1MommyMD. My sisters and I have a habit of showing up to events wearing nearly identical clothing or colors. So, it’s no surprise that we showed up to lunch in black and leopard print! My sister Khési and I even had leopard print shades! My look features a current season forever 21 leopard print cape…
By 1MommyMD. This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Hyde Park. Some amazing mommy friends and I got together to bake some tasty treats as part of their “Cookies from the Heart” program. I mean who doesn’t like cookies?!
By 1MommyMD. Capes aren’t just for superheros! I wasn’t kidding when I told you about my love of coats!! They can easily transform and upgrade a look. While Chicago is enjoying some unseasonably mild temps, I thought it would be a perfect time to sneak in a lighter weight cape. This week’s What to Wear…
By 1MommyMD. This What to Wear Wednesday features a classic pairing that’s easy to pull together! Take your two favorite denim pieces and voilá!! I paired contrasting colors in a warm to neutral palette. A timeless heavyweight denim button up is perfect against a pair of olive denim skinny pants with quilted top stitching over…
By 1MommyMD. Classic black and white. It never fails as a wardrobe color palette. The combinations are endless and accessories can easily add a pop of color for contrast. This week’s What to Wear Wednesday features a laid back and comfy look. I kept the under pieces basic with a black tee and black skinny…
By 1MommyMD. Anyone who knows me is fully aware of my love for carbs. Bread, potatoes and pasta are my friends. So it was only fitting that when I saw this shirt, on an elementary school friend’s Instagram feed, I found my way over to the website to place my order. What you’ll find there is…
By 1MommyMD. It’s been an incredibly busy holiday season but one that was full of family, food and fun. Every year, for at least the past 35 years, my mom makes gumbo on Christmas Eve; seafood, chicken and veggie to accommodate the palates of every guest. This year was no different. Family and friends gathered,…
By 1MommyMD. Fashion overhaul! This What to Wear Wednesday features the iconic overall! This pair was fashioned from a rich burgundy corduroy and constructed with deep pockets and wide legs. Paired with a fitted jewel toned turtleneck and a wide brimmed wool blend hat a comfy winter look is created! The overalls are current season…
By 1MommyMD. So last weekend I ventured out, in the snowstorm, to karaoke with some girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. The food was fair, standard bar food. The karaoke experience was quite entertaining. You had what were clearly regulars who worked the crowd as if it were a private concert. Then you had people half…
By 1MommyMD. Capes and Caps! I told you all I love coats, capes, wraps, caps… you name it, pun intended! This is a chic, everyday look that is effortless and combines 5 easily interchangeable pieces. The benefit of having classic silhouettes in your wardrobe is that you can create endless looks with only a few…
By 1MommyMD This time of year is always one of gratitude. Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday and with my birthday approaching, I am full of hope and count it a blessing to see each new day.
By 1MommyMD Wanna turn a fun fall dress into a edgy ensemble? Amp up your look with some leather!! This week’s What to Wear Wednesday is the ultimate mix of hard and soft. A bold, tribal print, knit dress is paired with a vintage cropped biker jacket that’s full of details and you know I…
By 1MommyMD Ok, so although I don’t really like to bundle up, I have a thing for coats. Like a, I probably have too many, kinda thing. Don’t judge me! Anyway, this week’s What to Wear Wednesday is brought to you by a true vintage beauty that I recently added to my collection! It’s a…
A bit tied-up today? By 1MommyMD I’m not one for tons of layers as the seasons change. In fact, I will forego wearing a coat until the bitter end. Even though I quite fancy them, I don’t like all the extra bulk. As long as the weather is reasonably mild I add to a look…