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My Labor Story

Note: This is the longest entry I've ever written. I wrote this labor story weeks ago and kept meaning to edit it down before posting but finally, I decided just to post it as is. I completely understand if you skip this post but since some of you asked for it, here it is...the long version of my labor story.

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So I was that girl that went into the hospital (twice!) thinking I was in labor only to be sent back home both times. Having a child at home, going into the hospital is no simple feat. We had to call and wake friends and family in the middle of the night to come over (bags packed to sleep over) and stay with A. My mom, who was on a trip with friends in Korea cut her vacation short to come to Chicago a week early when I told her of my contractions (despite my pleas not to come early). How could I not feel like the boy who cried wolf?

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Real Winter Boots

For really cold or wet days, I had 2 boot options in the past. Uggs or Hunters. The Uggs were warm but not waterproof. The Hunters were waterproof but not warm. This year, I finally got myself some real winter boots. Warm, waterproof AND chic!

Sorel Tofino in Black/Oyster Gray

Usually, these kinds of boots are a little too rugged for my taste. But these, with the quilted detailing, all black coloring and slimmer fit are definitely a more feminine, elegant version of a snow boot.

I got these at a great price on Black Friday and have actually been willing snow to fall so I can bust them out. As my luck would have it, we had practically no snow all of December! We finally had a light dusting of snow over the weekend and you better believe I took these bad boys out for a spin.

If you're in the market for some snow boots that are both stylish and practical, I highly recommend these. They are on sale now at endless.com for $96! Oh and go up half a size.

Do you have a favorite snow boot?

Rent the Runway Event

I got to attend an event hosted by Rent the Runway a month ago. I apologize for blogging about it so late. Jen from Red Soles and Red Wine actually lives right by me and invited me along. It was held at the loft above Maxine's salon. Champagne was free flowing, hor dourves were served and the room was filled with outgoing fashionista bloggers. It was my first night out just 6 weeks after delivering baby D and it was a great time! I was having so much fun though that I forgot to take any pictures until we were in the elevator leaving the event. Here is the 1 picture I have from the night.

Jen from Red Soles and Red Wine, me and another blogger I met that night.

The swag bag was filled with lots of goodies like Vosges chocolate, hand creams and lots of coupons. The best thing by far was the 50% coupon for a dress rental at Rent the Runway. Yay!