Sigma Kappa Convention 2014

Last weekend I spent the weekend in Las Vegas at the Green Valley Ranch hotel with my sisters from all over the country. I had a blast catching up with friends from both coasts and just about everywhere in between. I am so glad my friends talked me into going last-minute and everything worked out perfectly, minus the crazy sunburn I got on my third day. I am already counting down the days until Chicago 2016.

 Here are some of my favorite photos from the weekend:

All the old girls from the Kappa Xi chapter with our favorite advisor and LC. 

Boston reunion!

Our Chippendales outfits for the Vegas-themed dinner. We won the costume contest!

BFFs for over ten years!

The birthday girl meeting the Chippendales.

Photobooth fun.

And of course, taking it back to our roots.... Kaepernicking.

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Night on the Town Challenge

Dress/ Flats/ Heels/ Phone Case/ Clutch/ Bangles/ Earrings/ Necklace

I was so excited last week when Kendra reached out to me for a blogger challenge. She is heading to Las Vegas in a few weeks with a group of friends, and invited me to help me put together the wardrobe that will complement her travel plans. The idea was to include ideas for a night out at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. She is a mom to three kids and doesn't always know what the latest trends are or how to dress for a night of gambling and fine dining. That's where I came in. 

I wanted to find something a little more exciting than an LBD and this dress with the pop of neon is exactly what I had in mind. Something that is exciting to look at, yet still elegant so you can go from dinner to the club seamlessly. Also, the cut of this dress would be flattering on just about any body type. Of course, I wanted to dress everything up with gold, my favorite color to accessorize with. I kept it simple with black heels and a pair of foldable flats to throw on after a night of dancing.

What do you think? What would you suggest for Kendra?

Learn more about the challenge from Kendra here:

Fashion for a Night in Vegas

Trendy fashions are a lot of fun, and I’ve noticed that I always have a better time when I feel cute and confident in the styles I choose to wear. I’m about to take a quick trip to Las Vegas to enjoy some grownup fun with a few friends, and I want to pick a great outfit. It is important to me that when I walk into one of these luxurious restaurants or hotels that I don’t look out of place. As the mom of three kids, I think I could use a little help coming up with an eye-catching style for stepping out on this exciting night on the town. Will you recommend a great look for me? To inspire your selections, here are some details about the place where I’ll be dining at the Bellagio.

Picasso

Few restaurants achieve a Five Diamond Award from AAA, but Picasso, featuring a menu from the brilliant mind of executive chef Julian Serrano, has won this distinction 13 times. The restaurant features a wine cellar stocked with over 1,500 fine selections from vineyards across Europe. The décor at Picasso lives up to the restaurant’s name and features several masterpieces from Pablo Picasso himself as well as a collection of ceramic sculptures from the Spanish master. Visitors to Picasso can dine indoors or enjoy their meals on the patio for a unique dining experience outdoors.

Sin City Style

No other city in the world has the style and passion of Las Vegas, a refreshing oasis in the middle of the Mojave Desert. I always have fun on a trip here, and I truly believe this city has something for everyone to enjoy. The shows here are second to none, and the dining experiences here are unlike dining experiences I’ve had anywhere else. Whatever I do during a trip to Sin City, I enjoy myself the  most when I feel comfortable and confident in the fashions I wear. I’m especially looking forward to the style recommendations you give for my big night in Las Vegas.