A Birthday and Some FroYo

Last Saturday was Sue's 29th birthday (her last birthday before the baby arrives too!).  So of course we had to celebrate with dinner at one of her favorite spots, Local in Ferndale.  All the food on the menu is local, as the name suggests, so the menu changes by the seasons and is somewhat small.  But everything was so delicious.  And because it was a birthday celebration, we had to get dessert (even tho the birthday girl was full).  Gil and I have both been craving this awesome frozen yogurt place in Royal Oak called Sweet Earth. They have dairy free vanilla and chocolate, which no place ever has so I love it.  You pay by weight so you can fill your cup as full as you want, then top it with everything from fruit to nuts to candy.  SO GOOD!!!  I satisfied my craving for another couple weeks.  Happy Birthday to Sue!

Top - Armani Exchange, Similar top at Bebe

Jeans - Paige Denim, Less $$ option at Old Navy

Heels - Jessica Simpson

Earrings - Darakjians in Birmingham

Darakjians Grand Opening

I am so proud to announce that my dad's new store is officially open!  Darakjians is now open for business in downtown Birmingham, after moving from their original location in Southfield.  He has worked so hard the last few weeks to help get the store exactly the way they envisioned.  And I have to say they could not have done a better job.  I'm so proud of him!  It truly is gorgeous...all sparkle and shine as any upscale jewelry store should be!  The layout of the store is unlike any other jewelry store you have been in before.  Plus, there are some seriously amazing pieces in the cases.  And they have something for every budget.

Jon and I were so excited to attend the Friends and Family Opening night this week.  Everyone we met was so nice.  The mood was total joy and excitement, as it should be.  It was great to see all the hard work in person.  Plus, being dad's daughter has its perks and I got to wear some serious bling while we were there!  If only he let me take it home...hehe.  It was a perfect occasion to get dressed up too, which you know I love!  I brought two outfits with me to the kids house and they helped me get ready.  True to form, each picked a different outfit, but Addision gave up helping so I let Pierson be the deciding vote.  Here is what we came up with!

Blazer - Armani Exchange. Similar style by BCBG on Bluefly

Skirt - Victoria Secret, Similar style at Dillards or this one at VS

Shoes - Sam Edelman, Similar style (sadly without spikes) at Dillards

Church Chic

It's already November! It will be the holiday season before we know it. That leaves me with a mix of excitement and nerves. I really need to get ahead of the Christmas shopping this year. Is it just me or does the list get longer every year? But who doesn't love the holidays? So many reasons to spend time with friends and family.

Jon and I finally had a Lions free Sunday last weekend and actually managed to get up and dressed and went to church. We don't make it as often as we would like, but every time I go, I leave feeling renewed. Last Sunday was the last in a series about love and it was such a great message.   I felt very blessed for all the love I have in my life. And it felt good to get an early start on the day. Plus sometimes it is so fun to run errands looking chic! Most of the time I am with the kids and things are not looking as hot. My hair do was an accident...I ran out of time blow drying and just threw it up really fast. I ended up loving the messy look of it and kept it all day. I love when that happens!

Top - Victoria's Secret, new colorblock version available now

Jeans - Paige Denim, on sale right now at Nordstrom (GREAT jeans btw!)

Shoes - Jessica Simpson, similar styles on Zappos like these Ralph Lauren ones

Earrings - The One. The Only. Darakjians - 

*which also happens to be my dad's (Paul Hering) new place of business, opening their brand new location in downtown Birmingham!  Let me tell you, it is amazing and fabulous, just like these awesome black inside/outside hoops Jon bought me for our anniversary! If you are in the market for some new jewelry, this is the place to go!  And my dad is the man when it comes to all things jewelry, a totally unbiased opinion :-) More pictures of jewelry to come!