A Walk in the Park

Dress: ASOS // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Shoes: Superga // Hat: Forever 21 // Scarf: Vintage

Pretty much the same as my last outfit post, ASOS maxi, Rebecca Minkoff bag. It's like I'm starting to figure out my maternity uniform. Also if you noticed, I'm not messing around with heels much these days. You better believe that since I found out I was pregnant I've pretty much worn exclusively sneakers like these Supergas and my Adidas. Comfort first when making a human being, right?

You may also notice my Starbucks water in this picture. It was entirely necessary! I went through a phase where the only water I could get down had to be in a Starbucks cup with ice! Bonus points if the water was actually from Starbucks. Am I crazy or does their water taste better than anywhere else? I pretty much went through these cups so fast that the straws got holes in them and I had to take extras every trip in. They must have seen me coming, like I was the crazy lady who wanted the free cups of water. Honestly, I would have paid coffee prices if I had to but luckily they handed over these venti cups free of charge!

The One That I Love

Dress (this one is just $19! or similar here in this gorgeous olive, or this oversized one) & Heels (almost identical pattern): Zara // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop // Sunglasses: ASOS (similar that totally match my shoes)

Oh Chicago, how I love you. You have made me the tolerant person that I am. As the summer officially closes (Tuesday will be my first day back with students at school) I'm always a little sad. 

I feel like the city is this big open playground all summer and when school starts that sunny fun playground's gate swings shut and I'm sent right back into exhausted teacher mode. Eventually I figure out how to function on less than 6 hours of sleep again and make it out to events on weekdays.  But for now, I'll take it easy and get back into the swing of things. 

So here's to the end of summer 2015 spent in my hometown of Chicago! It sure has been an interesting one.

Photos by Lauren Nolan

My Favorite Mini Handbag

Dress: Zara (LOVE this one!) //  Heels: Banana Republic (similar for $15!) // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB tote c/o Shopbop //  Sunglasses: Prada // Banana Republic Outlet (old)

You may have noticed since this bag shows up in so many of my posts, but this Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB tote is my favorite summer bag by far. It's great for running out the door to just hold a few things but it also somehow, almost magically holds my entire camera!

I can't say enough good things about this MAB bag. I have the bigger tote version for the school year and it was the perfect investment piece to feeling pulled together when going off to school carrying a million things!

You can usually find both sizes on sale (this mini is and this medium tote are on sale) at the end of each season so I recommend going for a nice neutral color to work with all outfits and occasions. 

Shop my favorite styles here