October 16, 2013
Photo Diary: Sweet Home, Chicago
photos taken both by me and Ariel
Man, it's funny how you look forward to something for months then it flies by. I can't believe the weekend went so fast. It's like I blinked my eyes and I was back on a plane to NYC. The trip was a the perfect little get away from the city and work that I needed. I got incredibly lucky with the weather in Chicago over the weekend. It was so perfect. My best friend Ariel had a couple of surprises for me on Friday which included a boat tour on the lake of downtown Chicago then later on a day was a yummy yummy chocolate tour which included Glazed and Infused, MORE, and Vosges. So many yummy treats!! We also hit up the BHLDN store. Which I have been dyeing to go till since I booked this trip in April. By the way, if you don't follow me on instagram, I stalked BHLDN bride & groom riding around the city promoting their Pop Up Shop in NYC (which is happening this week!) last Wednesday and won a $200 gift card!! What total blessed luck! I ended up buying my beautiful headband that I have been eyeing forever. I wish I could share the photos with me and the headband but I don't want my fiancee to see it. I wish there was a BHLDN here in the city. The girls that worked there were SUPER sweet. Anyway, then we had a much needed girls night at her friend's place which including deep dish pizza, cupcakes from MORE, and facials. Saturday we totally chilled went to a yummy brunch spot then sat out on the lake for a bit. Sunday before I left I ended up running around with her to cheer on her friend, Kara, at the Chicago Marathon. It was a neat way to see parts of Chicago I probably would never get to see. I do need to get out to Chicago during the summer, the lake is so beautiful! And their beaches are so beautiful. The last and only time I was out there was in January where the City was covered in snow so I didn't get to see how beautiful their lake front really was. She's really lucky to live so close to the lake. Hopefully I'll get back out there soon.
How was your weekend?
October 14, 2013
Outfit Post: Orange is the New Black
Jacket: American Eagle | Shirt: c/o T by Alexander Wang (from the Wang Event) | Skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target | Boots: Zara | Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target | Hat: Glow Accessories | Bracelets: c/o Ann Taylor |
Watch: American Eagle
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
No I'm not in a orange jail jumper...But I am all in orange. Well for the most part. I got lucky enough to nab the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target skirt online. That and the sweater were the only things that I was lucky enough to get, the trench coat I really wanted was sold out! UGH. But my cousin is the best and got me the bag for my birthday!
Speaking of Orange is the New Black. My fiance and I are obsessed with this Netflix series. We are only like 5 episodes away from the end of the season. EEE!! I need him to come back so we can finish it. I'm probably on the late boat on both the series and this tidbit of info, but I just learned that series is passed of a actual memoir by Piper Kerman. Um this makes the series even more better/sad/crazy.
What do you think of the Phillip for Target collection? ORRRR more importantly are you watching or have watched Orange is the New Black?
October 10, 2013
What's in My Suitcase: Chicago Edition
1. Shirt: LOFT | Jeans: Carmar by LF Store | Jacket: Zara | Boots: Jeffrey Campbell | Scarf: c/o Hugssy.com
2. Top: LOFT | Leggings: American Apparel | Jacket: Zara | Shoes: Jeffrey Campbel
3. Tops (from left to right): H&M, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, H&M, American Eagle, LOFT | Jeans: American Eagle | Sneakers: American Apparel | Flats: Shoemint | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Necklaces: Marc by Marc Jacobs and c/o Hugssy.com | Bracelets: Bauble Bar and c/o Ann Taylor
Today I leave for Chicago for a short weekend trip to visit my best friend/maid-of-honor. The trip came about since I haven't been to Chicago since she first moved out there and it was the dead of winter. Plus it was perfect timing, my fiance is away on business (lucky man is in Hawaii!). It'll also be nice to spend some real quality time with my bff since she's had a rough couple of months. It's going to be a good "girls weekend." Anyway, I thought this would be a fun/different post to do, since I am the queen of over-packing. I never know what to pack, especially this time around. My best friend has the whole weekend planned and I have no idea what we are doing. Its a weekend of surprises. She did tell me to pack sweaters and comfy shoes since we'll be outside most of the time. Even though I been keeping an eye on the weather, I still not sure I packed enough options. Can you ever be over prepared?
Are you an over packer?
October 7, 2013
Weekend Wear: 90s Girl
Top: American Apparel | Jeans: Carmar from LF Store | Shoes: Shoemint | Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff |
Sunglasses: No Names | Bracelets: Bauble Bar and c/o Ann Taylor
pictures taken by Brian Cavanaugh
I'm not sure what the weather in NYC is doing...we had a spell of fall weather then it felt like summer part 2 here. Saturday was so warm here, it literally felt like the early days of summer during the day. Due to the weather I was able to pull off my favorite 90s look for my cousin's birthday dinner at a local Cuban place. Actually the only think this look was missing was big hoop earrings, which I do own...But probably haven't worn since college. As much as I love warm weather I'm sort of hoping for some fall like weather before winter hits us.
What did you wear this weekend?
October 2, 2013
Takings Notes From J.Crew Fall 2013
photo from J.Crew
I saw this photo posted sometime early last month on J.Crew's site, not only did it inspire me to save it but it really inspired me to pull off the metallic print pants with a denim top. This look is great for work and for play. It's a grown up work look that doesn't make me feel like I'm trying to play dress up.
For me this whole look really was about the denim top with the metallic print pants. Instead of throwing in another print to this look, I paired my metallic threaded Zara pants with a metallic heel to compliment each other. When trying this look for the first time and for work, I kept all accessories minimal. It keeps the look clean and focused on the pairing.
Shirt: Feed for Target | Pants: Zara (old) | Shoes: Shoemint | Bag: Alexander Wang (sample sale) | Sunglasses: Tobi.com
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
What do you think about the denim top with a metallic print pants? Would you give it a try?
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