Basic Black

Most days black isn't my color of choice, but this silk blouse had been sitting in my closet since I found it in the Joe Fresh clearance section for just $8 back in December! And we all know I love me a good silk blouse. So since it was casual friday I committed to the casual look with jeans, this silk blouse and loafers. Of course a bold red lip didn't hurt either!

Zara Jeans  // Target Loafers (similar) // ASOS Belt // LOFT bag // Joe Fresh Blouse (cute version here) // Vintage bangles and necklace // Bahama Mama by Essie Nail Polish // Revlon Matte Stick

Yellow Silk and Houndstooth Plaid

I've mentioned before that yellow is my second favorite color, which explains why my house is painted bright yellow... and of course pink. It also explains why I needed to round out my silk blouse collection with this yellow beauty.

These Joe Fresh blouses are my favorite simply because they make a great substitution for the Equipment version that I can't afford (although there is this amazing navy one covered in tiny stars and Eiffel towers at Roam Boutique right now in old town on mega sale)! I am a huge promoter of the silk blouse and have even convinced a few of my "business attire" personal shopping clients to fill their closet with a few colors/patterns of these silk shirts. I haven't heard a complaint yet!

SALE ALERT: Over the weekend we stopped into JC Penney on the way home from Wisconsin where I found the above-mentioned Joe Fresh Silk shirts in black, pink, kelly green, and cream for $8 on clearance! Isn't that insane! And while we are on the topic of Joe Fresh sales, I also found their solid colored sweaters for, I kid you not, $3! Of course I bought two of them! A kelly green and a black! Unreal clearance deals. I highly advise you to stop in.

Skirt: JC Penney (similar on sale here)

Blouse: Joe Fresh

Necklace: Forever 21

Belt: J. Crew

Tights: DKNY (similar)

Booties: Vince Camuto

Sunglasses: Target (old)

Shop the look right here!

Shades of Fall

Layers are a must in the Windy City, and what better way to add a layer of warmth than an infinity scarf! 

This one simply had to be mine because it's the perfect neutral to compliment my hair color. Also it has a 50/50 knit pattern mix which adds a richness to the texture and makes it feel like you are getting two scarves in one. I was in love from the moment i tried it on. Expect to be seeing it a lot through the winter.

Want to know where you can get your own infinity scarf in your perfect shade? Bevello!

 Check back Friday for an exciting announcement for all you Chicago ladies out there. This is going to be fun!

Blouse: JC Penny for Joe Fresh

Necklace: eBay (great options here)

Skirt: J. Crew #2 pencil

Booties: Old Navy (this year's version)

Infinity Scarf: Bevello @ the Roosevelt Collection (get yours here!)

Jacket: Zara

Here are some ideas on how to recreate this look!

First Day in Utah

As some of you may have seen via Instagram and Facebook, my husband and I recently took a mini-getaway to the mountains. 

It was for a combination of things, really. Our two-year wedding anniversary was the 8th of October; my birthday was the 22nd of October, and Andrew wanted to run a half marathon in the state he was born: Utah.

So this is were it all began! Park City, UT had great accommodations since it was the off season, so we stayed in a ridiculously fancy suite for less than $200 a night! We then went to visit the state capitol building, and then do a little shopping at City Creek Mall in Salt Lake City. A lovely way to begin our vacation. 

Stay tuned this week for more from our mountain adventure!

Sweater: J Crew Factory

Jeans: Theory

Blouse: Joe Fresh via JC Penny (on sale now!!)

Shoes: Zara

Purse: Target

Necklace: J Crew

Puffy vest: J Crew (old, but love this one)

Orange & Camo

This jacket cost me $3.37!! I know. Let me break it down for you. 

I had a gift card sitting in my bag for over a year. Then, the coat was marked down to 49.99. Then, there was an extra 50% off. After the discount and the gift card I only owed $3.37! What a find!

I'd like to say I'm wearing orange in honor of Halloween, but I'm wearing it instead in honor of a great friend who passed away recently. This was what I wore to his benefit, and his favorite color was orange. That was the very least I could have done to honor such an amazing person.

Stay safe out there tonight all of you Halloween revelers.

Boots: Marc Fisher (old)

Jeans: 7 for all Mankind

Silk Blouse: Joe Fresh

Necklace: J. Crew

Bag: Target

Camo Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Lips: c/o Jouer in Ava
Bracelet: Oia Jules

Green, Yellow and Cheetah

This is what I wore for open house at my school. No parents were going to miss me coming or going! And if it weren't attention-holding enough with all the bright colors, I added the cheetah pumps for a little texture. I had been wearing my favorite neon necklace as well, but forgot to put it back on after I worked out. 

I've had my eye on this blouse for some time now. I even recommended it to one of my clients I was shopping for. I finally caved when I saw it in person at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago's J. Crew Factory store. Especially when it was 40% off AND an additional 15% off with my teacher discount! Just another silk blouse to add to my ever-growing collection.

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Shoes: Zara (sold out but here's a similar new favorite of mine)

Skirt: Target (on clearance for $16.08) (last seen here)

Silk blouse: J. Crew Factory (I'm obsessed with the color)

Click either the links above or the pictures below!

Dinner, Theater & A Skort

This was a three-outfit day in New York. First the workout gear for yoga, then the strawberry and cutoffs for a day of shopping, then dinner and the theater required a little freshening up.

This Zara skort has been all over the place lately. I originally ordered the white one but could not get over how much it looked like I was wearing an adult diaper. Funny that after that I still went back for the black ones to try again. A lot less diaper-y in black if I do say so myself! Click the link below to get these sold-out-online shorts for a fraction of the price!

What are your thoughts on this super trendy skort? Are you on the bandwagon or not?

 Dinner at Blue Fin at The W Hotel

 Blouse: Joe Fresh (bought last year in NY)

Skort: Zara (pretty much identical and way cheaper here!)

Bag: Target

Watch: La Mer (similar here from the La Mer Target line)

Sunglasses: Nordstrom

Spike necklace: Gifted from Amy

Gold plate necklace: Vintage

Amanda and I at the Majestic Theater about to see the Phantom of the Opera!