Brett and I were able to hit the town for our first date night since Christmas break last weekend. These nights are pure gold for us as they are for most couples with young kids and I always enjoy a reason to put on a dress. We went to see Quartet at our downtown theater and then had dinner at Shuga's. I am obsessed with their salmon bruschetta and their atmosphere can't be beat in town. Next time you're in Colorado Springs you need to stop in and try it.
I tend to stick with the dress, tights, cardigan combo when it's chilly out but I'd recently seen Katie style a similar skirt with a sweater and happened to have something I thought would work. It felt a little more casual and comfortable for a cold night out with my love. I think I've also found my favorite new shoes for spring and summer.
Outfit Details: Sweater, thrifted. Dress, tights, flats, Target. Vintage velvet bag, thrifted. Gold watch, gifted. Stone necklace c/o Moorea Seal.
Brett and I were running a bit late to catch the show but I still insisted on taking a few outfit photos because special occasions need to be documented in my world. Ha! We pulled into a paid parking lot across from the theater and one building had a fun mural of horses running across the middle. We got out to take just TWO MORE photos and saw a sweet couple taking what I imagine were their engagement shots by a professional. It was sweet. I liked thinking about our time as newly engaged sophomores in college and how I really only wanted to spend time with Brett and could care less about my Western Civ. classes. I still can't get enough time with this guy. We could go on date nights every night and I know I would always wish for more.
That's the way it should be, huh.
-Rachel
Cutie lady! As always :)
Your blog has been SERIOUSLY inspiring me lately!
xo Moorea
Posted by: Moorea Seal | 02/21/2013 at 10:42 PM
Glad you guys got a good date night out! That sweater is such a gem, as are you ;)
Posted by: Meghan | 02/22/2013 at 05:21 AM
I love the last part for sure!! I will have to check out Target today for those shoes!!
Posted by: Karina K | 02/22/2013 at 06:45 AM
So cute! I am having some major problems feeling like it's worth the effort to get dressed up with three little kiddos around but I always feel better when I do...your blog posts inspire me to try ;) em
Posted by: emily | 02/22/2013 at 08:02 AM
Thanks, Moorea! That makes me so happy. Also, your outfit posts have been killer lately!
Posted by: Rachel Denbow | 02/22/2013 at 08:19 AM
Kimball's is always the go-to theater of choice for date nights with my husband! { And I actually a picture of him in front of the horses! :) }
Posted by: Amanda M. | 02/22/2013 at 09:27 AM
I cut Western Civ for my hubby too! You are the cutest!
Posted by: Emily | 02/22/2013 at 09:57 AM
So sweet! It's good to be in love with your hubby. :)
Posted by: Mish | 02/22/2013 at 12:15 PM
You look beautiful. I love hearing about how much you and Brett are still in loooove :) It's sweet.
Posted by: ruthie | 02/22/2013 at 01:30 PM
cute! my husband and I are supposed to go out tomorrow night. I don't think I've worn a dress all winter (too cold!) but I might attempt it. love your blog!
Posted by: Julia [lifeonchurchill] | 02/22/2013 at 02:59 PM
Yay for date nights! And good job for insisting on photos. It seems like I (more often than not) get home from a day/night out and realize my camera never made it out of my purse. Boo! I'm trying to get better because I, too, think special occasions should be documented :) xoxo Joy
ps, love your flats!
Posted by: Joy | 02/22/2013 at 05:38 PM
Date nights are the best! And oh my word-- my brother and sister in law took us to Shuga's when we were visiting them in Co springs-- amazing!!!
Posted by: Melody Strayer | 02/23/2013 at 01:26 PM
I love everything rachel, you're so beautiful and i love your style
Posted by: lisa d | 02/23/2013 at 02:36 PM
Love your style. I was out in Colorado Springs last May for my sons graduation (from USAFA)and wedding. His friends, as a wedding gift, treated his family to eat at SUSHI RING on 1861 S Nevada Ave Colorado. If you love sushi this place was "amazing"!!!!. It is the best I have ever had. I can only eat veggie ones but what they took out for the rest looked amaing and nothing was left. Mine was so terrific too. GREAT TASTING PAULA hey let me know if you try it.
Posted by: paula.strong | 02/23/2013 at 05:48 PM
Can I just say, I love your hair! I remember a time in my life where I wrestled my hair with a diffuser desperate to get gorgeous curls...unfortunately it only ever ended up in a big frizzy mess :) Hope you had a wonderful night with your hubby.
Posted by: Hannah | 02/24/2013 at 09:05 AM
Yay for a fun date night! You look great and I love the shoes, such a nice colour!
xx Penny
Posted by: Penny | 02/25/2013 at 01:07 AM
Love this outfet!!! I fall in love for this skirt!!!
//Airin
Posted by: Airin | 02/25/2013 at 03:08 AM
Cute look , love the skirt .
xo Meg
Meghan Silva's Blog
Posted by: Meghan | 02/25/2013 at 05:07 AM
So true! Jay and I have been saying that a lot lately...could have a date night every night! Must be the age of the little ones. Glad you two had fun.
Posted by: Sarah Jane | 02/25/2013 at 07:30 AM
Aw, really cute post and love the skirt!
Cathy
Turquoise Flamingo
www.turquoiseflamingo.com
Posted by: Cathy | 02/25/2013 at 07:55 AM
yeah you look awesome!
love, eva from germany :)
Posted by: Eva | 02/25/2013 at 08:36 AM
I love that you find such cute places to go to! And dressed so cute!
Posted by: Stacey C | 02/28/2013 at 07:30 PM