This week has been totally jam packed but really enjoyable at the same time. Excuse my second week in a row with no outfit posts...with trying to wrap up my last week and a half of work, busy nights, and busy weekends - it has been hard to find the time. I promise next week, outfits will be out in full force!
On Tuesday night I went to a little shopping event with some Chicago bloggers at J.Crew, we all tried on our fair share of clothes and I left with the Tippi Leopard Sweater and the Blythe Silk Blouse in Extravagant Green. I was gushing over the new Lulu Frost for J.Crew, the collection is seriously ah-mazing.
I finally registered for Rendez-vous New England - the brain child of my two favorite ladies, Jillian and Alison. I can't wait!
I have been trying to track down the perfect loafer for fall. I decided, because I am short and this style doesn't always seem to flatter my stumpy legs, that these sparkly numbers are calling my name. They are not too tailored, have a loafer/Keds kind of shape, and I just adore the sparkles. Pedro Garcia, Geri Flats $380
Last night, my bestie {and roommate} and I went to DMK Burger Bar. It is an all grass fed beef burger bar, with delicious beers on tap {Daisy Cutter - my favorite!} and seriously delicious concepts. Go there.
Tonight, I am jumping on the water taxi at 6pm with about 20 pals and heading to Chinatown for dinner and karaoke to celebrate a friends birthday. I have never been to Chinatown {have any of you Chicago girls?} so I have no idea what to expect but I have no doubt that it will be blast.
Can you believe it is the last weekend in August?! I can't. To me, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the official start of fall, which I don't think I am complaining about. The days are getting a tiny bit cooler here in Chicago and I can't help but anticipate bbq's in sweatshirts, early morning coffee strolls in big, cozy knits, orange and red leaves along the lake, and football season. A few of us bloggers here in Chicago have our Fantasy Football draft on Monday! We are pumped.
Thank you for all of the sweet comments over the last week in regards to my job and my bold decision to start a life with intention {thanks to MML and Jess Constable, I have been feeling very confident about my decision, her posts are so unbelievably uplifting!}, your support means so much to me and I can't tell you what a rock the blog world has become in my life.
Whoa, this has been a lot of chatter. Have a wonderful weekend my dears!! xoxo
First of all, I love the blythe shirt, amazing! And second of all, I am so surprised and appreciative of the sweet words about MML. I'm so happy that it is helping you on your journey as well.
ReplyDeleteWhen you start making bold decisions like that, just remember to keep going. You only fail when you stop trying, anything else is just part of the journey.
And third of all, I'm going to Chinatown for dim sum on Sunday morning myself, I can't wait. The place next to Happy Chef Dim Sum House is great!
mmm DMK is da best.
ReplyDeleteand HOOOORAY so excited that youre coming to Boston! looks like you have had a wonderful week and i cant wait to hear more about your next move in the job dept! xo
Ohhhhh, I want to hear about Chinatown!! Have a great weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun week!! I am obsessed with the green blouse from JCrew! The color is perfect! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat is this rendevous new england thing all about?? if you're coming to boston i may have to steal you for a drink!
ReplyDeleteMy sister lives in Chicago right off Michigan Ave but I've never been to Chinatown! Give us a little recap of how you like it! xo
ReplyDeleteWow. What a week. First, loved seeing you and love your picks. And of course SO happy for this new chapter in your life. Jess is SO inspiring!!! Love her. The girl makes you feel like you can + should live your best life. She is such an amazing example of that!
ReplyDeletei am loving the blythe blouse!
ReplyDeletei'm a new reader but i have to say congratulations on the new chapter in your life, because i am about to start one myself (and i just turned 25 this week, too!) go for it, girl!
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seriously! that was some week. so jealous it was quite eventful lol you got such cute finds at j crew!! and i am looking for the perfect loafers too and i think you found em! lol im putting DMK on my list of places to visit when im in chicago!
ReplyDeleteGREAT post. Your week sounds like it was a blast! I can't wait to see what you style that blouse with...it's adorable. I have to say, you Chi town girls have such an amazing blogger network. I am truly jealous!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend!
Busy lady! I have the leopard sweater and on my wish list is the silk blouse in that green color. I can't wait to see some outfit posts!
ReplyDeleteOoo have fun in Chinatown tonight! I love the idea of a water taxi! Funnnnn!! :)
ReplyDeleteloving this post. have fun in chinatown tonight :)
ReplyDeletexoxo, chrissy
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Omg sounds like so much fun! Love j crew and love what you bought! Have fun ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love your buys! xo
ReplyDeleteLove this post! And I love DMK, so delicious!!! Have a great weekend and let me know how Chinatown goes!
ReplyDeleteOooo...I wish I was with you on that shopping trip. There are some things at J.Crew I am dying for (including the lovelies you bought!)!!!
ReplyDeleteoh I want both of those jcrew items!!
ReplyDeleteI have been eying that J Crew sweater myself. Great purchases!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic weekend. I think you've convinced me to go for the Tippi sweater because I can definitely picture it in numerous fall outfits! As for the loafers, I am tall (5'9") and I still think they can make my legs look stumpy so I think it really just depends on the cut.
ReplyDeleteLove your J.Crew picks! Fantasy Football draft sounds like so much fun... I would love to meet some of the Chicago bloggers sometime soon :)
ReplyDeletelalalalove your purchases. the sweater and blouse are perfect for fall. those sparkly flats are genius.
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