On a brisk Thursday in Chicago, she slipped into her wide-leg patch pocket jeans and cozy navy roll-neck sweater, adding her go-to gold hoops for a little extra shine—because even a morning spent singing about colors at Little Giggles class deserved a touch of glam. Her ivory sneakers carried her through a lively storytime on different colors of clothing, where her son, naturally, declared every color his favorite. The afternoon, however, was all hers—strategically packing for a long-awaited mom’s weekend away, carefully curating outfits that struck the perfect balance between effortless and chic, because even off-duty, she liked to be prepared for whatever the weekend had in store. LTKWatchNow LTKFamily LTKStyleTip