Baby Blue

Old Navy dress // Coach Willis bag // Zara sandals (sold out online) // Forever 21 hat

Sometimes when you least expect it, the clearance section at Old Navy surprises you. And that's just what it did with this baby blue linen dress. The full price stuff is pretty great too because I picked up this graphic tee and also this teacher perfect striped button down.

Boho in Blue

Forever 21 Dress // Coach "Willis" bag // Michael Kors "Bradshaw" watch // Sam Edelman "Trina" sandals // Hat from the Randolph Street Fest

Photos by Jennie of Actually, Just Jennie

With our Chilly summer, this long sleeve dress got multiple wears in! This time it was worn on a lady date with Jennie to Little Goat. She is the sweetest and great to talk to since we have so much in common like our love for eggs and the fact that we are both personal shoppers! Instant friends.

Two-Tone Beauties

This was just a casual outfit I wore out to Winnetka on Saturday. Since I was going to be indoors for most of my day I decided on an outfit with lots of light layers, which worked out quite well.

I've talked about this blazer a lot, but it's never been on here. It's the same as my green plaid one you have seen me wear many times from Target. I liked it so much I had to get the camel too. It's a great neutral layering piece for when you don't want to wear a full-on winter coat quite yet. Plus, I love the blue stripe lining at the cuffs! It was a great deal for $35.

Last fall I had an obsession with Kourtney Kardashian's Chanel two-tone riding boots, so I went on a hunt to find similar ones at a non-Chanel price point. Every pair I ordered (and there were at least 4) were either too big on the calf or just looks flat-out cheap until I found these beauties. Some seller on this site appeared to be hoarding these sold out boots and selling them. I haggled the price down a bit which made it even sweeter! This seller still has some sizes left! Get 'em while you can!

Jeans: Zara Faded Skinny Jeans, Two Tone Boots: Etienne Aigner, Bag: Vintage coach Willis in British Tan, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Forever 21, Scarf: Zara (last seen here), Blazer: Target, White top, H&M

Before I left I tried out this scarf. I'm trying to decide if I should keep it or return it. What do you think? It's royal blue and black. Only 13 bucks from H&M.

Ladies Who Lunch

What do teachers do on summer break? Become ladies who lunch of course! The newly married Amber and I had a lunch date at Elephant and Castle, then headed out for a little State Street shopping.

Although I do love this vintage dress, lets just say the wind and the pleated skirt did not get along. Some Chicagoans may have seen more than they bargained for.

And what's that in the Zara bag? The blazer from my Wednesday wants post finally arrived to the Block37 store so they sent me a TEXT to let me know it's in! How awesome is that! Now that's speaking my language! 

 

 Dress: vintage, Sandals: Sam Edelman Sophie, Bag: Coach vintage Willis, Necklace and sunglasses: Forever 21

I loved Amber's new monogrammed necklace with her new married initials. She also may be the only person who has more pink accessories than me!

Digital Sequins

I'm starting off today with a Fashionable Friend Feature, something I'd like to make a regular occurrence on this blog because lets face it, my friends have great style too.

This is Erica looking ever so glamorous on a casual Saturday morning at the Randolph Street Market. She was doing a whole lot of window shopping that day...get it...see what I did there?

 Top: Banana Republic , Coral capris Target (Mossimo): , Sandals: Famous Footwear , Gold watch: La Mer via Gilt

This was on our way out to our Cuban date At 90 Miles Cafe. We had a great date with the best service from Raul. He gave me a big bag of wine corks for a DIY project I have planned and showed me where the secret bathrooms were so I didn't have to wait in line! Truly the way to my heart!

We finally had a chance to drink the wine we got from our friends rehearsal dinner at a winery in Ohio. Gotta love BYOB.

 Top: Nordstrom Digital sequin print, Shorts: Loft, Shoes Reef Summer on sale here, Watch: Michael Kors, Bangles mix of Forever 21 Nordstrom and new find from the Randolph market earlier that morning. Bag: vintage Coach Willis

 I love the bow on the back of this top!

 Close up of this digital sequin print and my new opal/pearl-ish bangle from the market. Only 9 bucks!

BYOB