March 16, 2014

Top Gun

This one is for everyone who spent any part of their childhood in the 90's... if you don't know what my shirt is, you should probably go elsewhere for the next 300 or so words. I love that fashion allows you to be who you are, no judgement. Well, may ...

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March 11, 2014

Aztec Leggings

There are some weekends that are just so productive and necessary - this past one was definitely one of them! I spent the entire day Saturday and Sunday this past weekend running around the city trying to prepare for the trip to LA and cross things o ...

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March 9, 2014

Tip It On Back

As Spring rolls around, I'm slowly starting to weave the right pieces into my wardrobe as the temperatures creep higher and higher. I had been on the hunt for a floppier brimmed fedora for a while now -- one that was affordable and the right neutral ...

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March 5, 2014

Army Green

I may be saying this prematurely, but I think we're in the home stretch of terrible winter weather! Today is supposed to be one of the last really awful and cold, snowy days. I never would've imagined the temperatures we've had and I'm desperately lo ...

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March 2, 2014

Brushstrokes

The first sign of Spring was just a faint glimmer last week, but I took the opportunity to pull out one of my favorite maxi skirts and opted for a leather jacket (and no other jackets on top!). It's the little things :). I love this silk maxi skirt a ...

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February 26, 2014

Snow Over It

I am lucky enough to get to wear relatively casual clothes to work - it's not often that I find myself wearing something that could pass as business casual, but occasionally I like to dress up a bit more to combat the morning blues. I really do think ...

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February 25, 2014

The Swap

Part of my daily routine in the winter is something that I like to kindly refer to as "The Swap". What is this you ask? Well, it didn't start or become necessary until I moved to the city. I spent a majority of my life cruisin' around from place to p ...

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February 24, 2014

Bienvenido

Welcome to the new site! It's been a long time coming but I'm so excited to finally unveil the new look. I'm sure there will be tweaks along the way, but I hope you enjoy the overall change as much as I do! In addition to some new colors and a new h ...

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February 20, 2014

Winter Staples

Photos by Heather Mowatt One of the positive things about this time of the year and living in Chicago is that the retail stores are obligated to start rotating winter clothes out and spring clothes in. You know what that means? S-A-L-E-S. Yup... an ...

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February 17, 2014

Laundry Day

Photos by Mary Graves It's not often that I find myself in such a laundry pickle as I did last week, but it happened. I was running late for work and literally, everything I could think of to put on my body was in my dirty clothes basket. I ended u ...

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February 10, 2014

Je’Taime

  Top: Talbots Je T'aime sweater (petite S) (c/o), Topshop chambray shirt (similar)  |  Bottom: Hudson 'Nico' skinny jeans, Gap leopard flats  |  Extras: Granger fake reader glasses, Alexander Wang Rocco bag, Bauble Bar x Honestly WTF neck ...

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February 6, 2014

Poppy

 Top: J.Crew boyfriend cardigan (worn backwards), The Limited faux fur wrap scarf (c/o)  |  Bottom: Topshop printed shorts, Target opaque tights, Colin Stuart suede ankle booties  |  Extras: Balenciaga bag (vintage), Bauble Bar x Honestly WTF n ...

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February 3, 2014

Three Shades of Pink

 Top: J.Crew pink sweater  |  Bottom: Forever 21 tweed skirt, Target opaque tights, Michael Kors suede boots  | Extras: J.Crew pink necklace   It's funny to me how much I've found myself wearing pink these days. I now have a pink coat, a l ...

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January 30, 2014

Silky Smooth

As promised, I'm bringing another winter inspired outfit this week! There was a long stretch of time where I was searching for the perfect blouse - lightweight, not too sheer, cleanly designed with beautiful fabric. It's the case in life and with thi ...

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January 26, 2014

Turned Around

Top: Striped cardigan (worn backwards) via Nordstrom (similar)  |  Skirt: Peter Som x Made In Kind for Anthropologie brushstroke blossom skirt  |  Jacket: Bod and Christensen moto shearling coat (similar)  |  Boots: Colin Stuart black suede ank ...

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January 23, 2014

Sweet Home Chicago

Top: Theory sheer sleeve blouse  |  Skirt: Express quilted leather (similar) |  Vest: Ecote olive green vest  |  Shoes: Michael Kors suede boots (similar)  |  Ear Cuff: Pixie Market (similar here)  |  Necklace: Bauble Bar tortoise maltese n ...

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January 20, 2014

Hittin The Street

Top: James Perse slouchy long sleeve (similar) |  Pants: Vince Camuto faux leather trim leggings  |  Shoes: Inkkas 'Black Spectrum' sneakers (c/o)  |  Bag: Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C. ostrich crossbody  |  Scarf: Madison 88 rosette infinity scarf f ...

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January 16, 2014

Python

Top: Equipment python blouse  |  Vest: Topshop leather moto vest  |  Jeans: Madewell legging style jeans  |  Coat: Bod & Christensen via Nordstrom  |  Necklace: Bauble Bar Tortoise maltese necklace  |  Shoes: Colin Stuart booties  |   ...

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January 14, 2014

Wintry Mix

Jacket: Vince Camuto quilted jacket (similar) (on sale!)  |  Top: Banana Republic chambray shirt  |  Jeans: Henry and Belle super skinny jeans c/o  |  Boots: Sorel 'Joan of Arctic' snow boots c/o  |  Necklace: Bauble Bar Tortoise maltese ne ...

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January 7, 2014

workout gear

 Top: Nike Hyperwarm long sleeve (c/o)  |  Pants: Fabletics Lima capri (c/o)  |  Vest: Lululemon scuba hoodie vest (removed sleeves)  |  Shoes: Nike TR Fit 3 (c/o)  |  Sunglasses: Prada rimless aviators   My girlfriends from home an ...

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January 5, 2014

satin in the snow

Jacket: Vintage satin scarf print from Lula B's in Dallas (similar or similar)  |  Top: Theory Blouse  |  Skirt: Devlin skater skirt from Nordstrom (similar)  |  Boots: Michael Kors York suede boots (similar) |  Necklace: Bauble Bar x Honestl ...

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January 2, 2014

zippers & tassels

Shirt: Bellatrix via Nordstrom (similar, similar crossover style) |  Jeans: Zara ankle zip in white (similar)  |  Shoes: Sam Edelman 'Desiree' calf hair and leather pumps  |  Necklace: Bauble Bar x Courtney Kerr  |  Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs ...

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December 26, 2013

everyday pink

Coat: J.Crew Statium Cloth cocoon coat in Gossamer Peach >> size 00 Petite  |  Jeans: AG skinny jeans >> tailored at the ankle (more here) |  Shoes: Stuart Weitzman slingback pumps >> size 5  |  Scarf: gifted (similar here ...

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December 17, 2013

christmas tartan sequins

Top: J.Crew tartan shirt (similar)  |  Skirt: ASOS sequin pencil skirt (out of stock, but other options here and here)  |  Shoes: Steve Madden sandals  Necklace:  Bauble Bar x Honestly WTF  |  Bracelets: Sorrelli mimi (c/o) and Antrhopologie ...

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December 12, 2013

pink polka dot

 Coat: J.Crew stadium cloth cocoon coat / petite  |  Top: Minkpink polka dot blouse (similar) |  Skirt: Express quilted leather (similar)  |  Gloves: TJ Maxx leather bow driving gloves  (similar) |  Necklaces: J.Crew  |  Bag: Balenciaga  | ...

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December 9, 2013

Tartan

 Scarf: TJ Maxx (similar)  |  Sweater: Nordstrom (similar)  |  Skirt: ASOS  |  Boots: Michael Kors York (sold out, but love these too)  |  Tights: Target Merona opaque |  Bag: Balenciaga satchel |  Earrings: Vintage flea market find (simil ...

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December 6, 2013

Southern Belle

 Shirt: J.Crew plaid button down (similar)  |  Sweater: Madewell tri-color grandpa cardigan (similar) |  Jeans: Henry & Belle super skinny in Black Cherry Ombre (c/o)  |  Boots: Target tall buckle boots |  Bag: Alexander Wang Rocco  |   ...

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December 2, 2013

superheroes

  Top: Zara peplum (similar)  |  Pants:  Trina Turk wide leg pants |  Shoes: Sam Edelman 'Desiree' pumps (more here & here)  |  Jacket: Topshop faux fur bomber  |  Necklace: Milk & Honey Boutique 'Night on the Town'  | ...

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November 26, 2013

snow shoes

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ariat. Jacket: Bod & Christensen shearling, via Nordstrom (similar)  |  Dress: H&M sweater dress  |  Beanie: Urban Outfitters  |  Glasses: Tortoise & Blonde (c/o)  | ...

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November 24, 2013

city girl

 Jacket: Topshop faux fur bomber  |  Sweater: Zara (similar)  |  Leggings: Trouve, Nordstrom (similar)  |  Shoes: Nike Dunk Sky Hi wedge sneakers  |  Necklace: Milk & Honey boutique (c/o)  |  Earrings: Green Goddess boutique (similar) ...

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November 20, 2013

twice as nice

Sweater: Topshop (similar here and here)  |  Shirt: J.Crew gingham shirt  |  Pants: Zara corduroy's (Free People version) |  Boots: Sam Edelman over the knee (similar and more here)  |  Jacket: Vince Camuto quilted field jacket  |  Bag: (Pin ...

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November 10, 2013

saturday casual

      Jacket: Jack, from boutique on Southport (others) |  Top: James Perse  |  Scarf: Deena and Ozzy infinity scarf (similar) |  Leggings: Vince Camuto  |  Boots: Via Spiga (similar) |  Bag: Balenciaga (v ...

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November 5, 2013

leather or not

Dress: H&M (similar) |  Vest: Ecote (similar) |  Shoes: Alexander Wang via Jeremy's San Francisco (just as awesome) |  Necklace: Bauble Bar x Courtney Kerr (similar) |  Bag: Alexander Wang Rocco duffle Photos by Blair Culwell Leather dresse ...

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October 27, 2013

red, white & blue

Sweater: J.Crew  |  Skirt: Madewell (similar)  |  Shoes: Zara kids (similar)  |  Hat: Boston sports shop My favorite kind of Fall days are the ones where I can get away with a light sweater and skirt or shorts. This was one of my favorite lazy ...

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October 16, 2013

leopard & poppy

Top: J.Crew leopard blouse (similar)  |  Pants: Gap broken in straight khakis  |  Bag: Balenciaga (vintage)  |  Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (similar)  |  Necklace: Sorrelli mimi necklace (c/o)  |  Rings/Bracelets: Nordstrom, vintage, Anthropolog ...

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