Outfit with a View + A GIVEAWAY!!!

I shared a couple of our group shots when I announced the Windy City Blogger Collective last week and I've been a bit busy so I figured it would be fun to detail my outfit a bit more for you all.  And, I've got an exciting What R U Wearing giveaway to announce!

Color Me Styled - Thanksgiving Styles + Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Melaney Ann!! You are the lucky lady taking home the hand painted wine glasses and set of wine glass tags!

As I've gotten older I've learned that families celebrate Thanksgiving in many ways!  At first you'd think there's not much that could be done differently.  Everyone has turkey, stuffing, and potatoes but there are plenty of elements that vary!  The Macy's Parade, football, board games, naps, and Turkey Trots are just a few of the options.

Color Me Styled - Indian Summer

Color Me Styled - Indian Summer by ebdaily

Early September is that wonderful time of year when it is too warm to have to be bundled up to the chin but it is appropriate to mix in fall colors.  It is a perfect time to showcase accessories in burnt oranges, oxbloods and tans.

Color Me Styled - Short and Sweet

Over Labor Day weekend we traveled to Destin, FL to celebrate a family wedding!  I knew it would be hotter than Chicago but thought that because we were right on the Gulf it wouldn't be too bad.

Color Me Styled - Lake House Style

Color Me Styled - Lake House Style

This weekend we are going with our friends to a lake house in Northpoint, MI. The 7 of us will be cooking out, visiting local wineries and taking long walks on the beach.

For the weekend away I plan to wear cropped jeans, comfy sweatshirt tops and sperry topsiders. My sister-in-law gave my mother-in-law this beach bag from Loft for Mother's Day and I am going to snag one for myself!

The point of the weekend is to relax and enjoy the company of our friends. And a lot of snacks and wine.

Someone has also made the promise of s'mores.

Color Me Trendy - She Wears Short Shorts

She Wears Short Shorts by ebdaily

Giuliana Rancic inspired today's outfit post with her Health Magazine cover for November. It got me thinking  about how close shorts are to the skirts and dresses that I would wear to parties.

And the same rules apply. If you were going to wear tights with your skirt, then wear tights with your shorts. I love the look of black tights on black pumps which creates a long leg line.

Giuliana wears simple jewelry to accentuate her hot pants. I suggest doing the same. Since you're flashing a lot of leg wear a long sleeved sweater or cardigan to keep things classy. It is winter after all.

Get the look here: