
Sitting around this morning, I realized I didn’t write a blog about this chambray dress I wore to Rubino Vineyards last month. I received so many messages asking about this dress, and so here it is. This dress may be sold out, but I have added some links to a few others that are similar and totally affordable. So check it out!
Today is just a lazy Sunday over here at the Wagner’s. Pancakes, chores and pumpkin carving later tonight just about sums up our day. The kids have been so involved in sports the last few months that I am really looking forward to a much needed couple months off before they start up again after the holidays. And although it is not even Halloween, I am one of THOSE people who loves Thanksgiving and decorating for Christmas. Scroll down for information on my look.




What I love most about this dress is the pretty lace up detail on the bodice. It also helps accentuate what little curves I have and gives me a nice waist. Something I have always lacked due to my condition. I feel like a chambray dress can totally be incorporated into a Fall or even Winter look. You can even wear this with thick tights and a little blazer.








I wore this dress with my FAVORITE loafers. These are not only super comfy, but they are so adorable. Of course I had to find a shoe that had champagne featured on them. This brand makes the cutest loafers and designs. You can even have your own designed including your initials.
I hope everyone has a great Halloween this week! Take pictures and eat plenty of candy! My favorite’s are Baby Ruth and Reese’s although my candy of choice is definitely See’s truffles.
Outfit Details:
Dress | Sea New York (similar)
Shoes | Stubbs and Wootton
Bag | Cult Gaia
Sunglasses | Raen



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I debated jumping on the bandwagon to share my 2016 throwback. In all honesty, 2016 was the hardest year of my life. It’s something that I’m reminded of daily in this never ending cycle of chronic pain and illness. For those that are new here, in 2016 I underwent 3 surgeries within 4 days. My 14 level spine surgery consisted of 2 surgeries going through my back and side, and then I needed an emergency bowel resection 3 days later due to my colon twisting and flipping on itself. When I woke up from my spine surgery, I immediately moved my right foot and tried to then move my left. It turned out, they knicked my spinal cord and damaged it. I had no feeling in my left leg or foot. Didn’t know if I was moving it and it felt like nothing was there. I remember immediately panicking and because I still had a tube in my mouth, they gave me a paper to write down what was wrong. Drs came in and told my husband and I that they weren’t sure if I’d walk again and definitely sure I wouldn’t be dancing. I lost 25 lbs, a Picc line was put in to try and get me any nutrition. I threw up bile in bucket after bucket.
I didn’t see my kids for 3 1/2 weeks and then had to be moved to a nursing facility. Once home, I had nurses and PT that would come to our house because staying in that facility and not seeing my kids drove me insane (my youngest was only 17 months old). Neil had to shower me, and wipe my butt 🙈. I went through 18 months of PT pushing myself to prove them all wrong. When I think about the last 10 years (and 2016 in particular), it has been a nonstop uphill battle for me. During that same year, we learned that both our daughters would then be diagnosed with the same thing. This is why I keep pushing forward no matter how I feel mentally or physically. I need to show these kids that mama can handle it and I want them to remember how strong I’ve tried to be because some day they may be faced with this same decision. I played this song on repeat laying in the hospital.
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SAVE AND SHARE MY MOST VIEWED RECIPE! This is one of my favorite and most watched recipes and for good reason! My Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is SOOOO easy to make and perfect for brunch! This can also be frozen and eaten later!
Don’t take my word for it...make it and let me know how fast it was devoured.
•4 large croissants
12-16 oz of cubed ham
•6 oz of shredded gruyere cheese
•6 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup chopped chives
•6 eggs
•1 cup half and half
•1 tsp. honey
•1 tsp. Dijon mustard
•salt and pepper
Preheat your oven to 375. In a baking dish (spray with non stick spray) add in croissants, ham, cheese and chives. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, honey, mustard and salt and pepper.
Pour the egg mixture over the bake and press down with a fork. Cover with foil and bake for approximately 50 min. This is such a great family recipe and feeds a good amount of people. So before ya come for me with how much cheese is used ( remember that!
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•cranberry sauce
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•preheat oven 400 (this will bake for 15-20 min)
•puff pastry cut into 12 equal sizes
•leftover Holiday ham for the win
•gruyere cheese (Swiss or brie work too)
•Dijon mustard
•egg brushes on the top
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Gaonou| 30th Oct 17
Such stunning photos! Love the dress and you handbag is SOO CUTE! Love this entire look 🙂
Melissa Yang| 30th Oct 17
Your photo looks amazing! And I’m loving the outfit 🙂
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Courtney Bentley| 30th Oct 17
LOVE LOVE this dress!
Courtney Bentley || http://www.courtneyvioletbentley.com
Belle| 30th Oct 17
The cutest chambray dress! Love how you styled it!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Emily Soto| 30th Oct 17
This is such a beautiful dress! I love how you styled it!
Ilse| 31st Oct 17
This look is stunning on you! And the photos are gorgeous too!
xo, Ilse
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Jana| 31st Oct 17
I love that dress and those pretty pink slides! So cute! xo Jana | http://www.janastyleblog.com
Kristen| 31st Oct 17
Such a stunning look! You look absolutely gorgeous and I love that you paired the chambray dress with flats for fall!!
xoxo, Kristen
http://www.theglamorousgal.com
Daria| 31st Oct 17
Another wonderful post, I love Cult Gaia.
Beatriz| 31st Oct 17
Such gorgeous photos! I am loving the whole outfit.
XO -Beatriz | http://www.livelovewearit.com
Alison| 1st Nov 17
That lace up detail is gorgeous! I love what it adds
Meaghan| 1st Nov 17
This dress is the perfect dress for going wine tasting!! You look so lovely. I like the cute ties in the front, it totally adds a fun element to your dress.
Meaghan xx