This Is Not Art

But I thought fashion was art? Oh well, who am I to argue with Chicago city streets!

Overalls. Have you tried them? Birkenstocks? So Many trendy pieces in this look, and I'm sure there are mixed emotions about both. I'm going to let you do the talking. What are your thoughts on these trends?

And while searching for these white overalls to link (they are sold out, sorry) I found these full length ones for just $29 and they arrived last night...and they are amazing!

American Eagle Overalls (white Nordstrom pair) // Zara tee (old) // H&M purse (love this classic tassel bag) // Zara sunglasses (very similar from Sole Society)// Birkenstock sandals // Essie Clam Bake nail color // Milk and Honey Cuff

Bull & Bear Brunch

Before this Chicago summer is gone, I need to tell you all about this adorable brunch experience I had with some of my very favorite fellow Chicago bloggers. Lauren of the Blog Lake Shore Lady invited Emily, Blair, Maya, Soraya, Jess and I  to Bull and Bear for a build your own Mimosa party. Naturally none of us could turn her down!

Each tray came out including an assortment of juices that were as flavorful as they were colorful, fun straws and of course a chilled bottle of bubbly! 

Anyone who knows me knows that breakfast food is my absolute favorite so I had no problem enjoying some scrambled eggs while sipping on one of these pretty mimosas! If you are in the downtown area, particularly right by Merchandise Mart, stop by Bull and Bear and try out the build-your-own-mimosa special yourself! 

Wearing: Forever 21 dress (last summer) currently loving this fit and flare Anthropologie dress, on sale too! // DSW Bag // Ann Taylor Earrings (on sale!) //  Zara Sandals (loving this tougher version by Freebird)

Outfit photos by Blair

Marine Print Dress

As you can tell I'm totally on board with the swingy summer dress trend. I'm actually doing ok with them considering how shapeless they make me feel. They are just so darn easy and comfy I can't resist. I'm pretty much against anything that has more than an elastic waist band until school starts back up. Till then I'll be sticking to floaty dresses, maxis and rompers! And since summer is coming to an end there are so many great pieces on sale now too, so stock up.

Special thanks to Coolibar to this awesome bendable/packable sun hat. I always have to wear my hat on the plane on trips to avoid it getting smooshed, but this one was meant for smooshing! Then perfectly unsmooshing as if it always looked that way. Pure genius! It's on sale right now for 25% off too in a bunch of colors.

 Forever 21 Marine print dress // Sole Society Tilda sandals // H&M necklace (a little thicker chain from Shop Bijous) // Coolibar packable hat c/o (this hat bends right back into shape after being mashed into your luggage and is 25%  off right now!) // Forever 21 Tassel necklace (love this one too and just $9) // ASOS purse (or try this ASOS mint satchel) 

Striped Duet Dress and a List

I'm back! Back from Vegas, vacationing with my family and back to blogging! I have missed Hot pink style but it was also really refreshing to take a break. I have so many shopping related things to share I don't know where to begin. And when that happens I make a list so here it is.

*This dress I'm wearing (it's on sale too): I Got it in Vegas and I feel it's just one of those easy breezy summer dresses. It was perfect to wear to Market Days in Lakeview Saturday night to see Belinda Carlisle! She was my favorite when I was a kid. Right up there with Huey Lewis and Debbie Gibson.

*This peplum top: I don't own a single thing in this shade of bright turquoise! Even my 6 year old niece who went shopping with me at Caesars Palace Forum shops liked it. How do I say no when even she is impressed?

*These lip colors: NYX is a brand I'd never tried before but for 6 bucks a pop I gave them a whirl. I got this hot pink called Razzle which I'm wearing in the pictures below. The color is so saturated yet moisturizing. It also is so long lasting I woke up with a hint of it still on my lips. I also got Hot Tamale which is a perfect orangy red that you can see on me here. And last but not least this matte color called Bloody Mary which is a dark pinky red that looks like you just bit into a raspberry.

*This blog: Emily won me over with this dress in this post, and then I had to buy it for myself...

*This dress: This BCBG dress you may have seen on Gal Meets Glam, and our own Chicago girl Liz from Sequins and Stripes in blush pink. I found it in bright orange (much more my speed) on sale for 50% off in Vegas and had to snap it up!

*This sweater: Finally I have something to reference for my black blanket sweater I always get asked about. PS, Daily Look's web site is awesome! How/why did I not know this?

*These earrings: Just get a pair. They are going to be on everyones earlobes come Fall so get them now! 

*My summer job: I'm busy with a few new clients and it's always fun to shop as a job! Even if it's not for me. 

Ok, that's it for now. I'll be back to regularly scheduled posts this week so see you right here tomorrow!

Anthropologie Striped Duet dress // Nyx Lip color in Razzle // H&M necklace // Sole Society Tilda sandals // Forever 21 Sunglasses (Rayban option here)

Vegas Blogcation

{Image borrowed from Rachel from Rachel's Look Book}

Most normal families go to family friendly locations to spend time together on vacation, but in my family, when you grew up with a dad who owned race horses and dressed you up in pink baby jockey uniforms, then your family goes to the gambling capital to spend quality time together.

I'm not a gambler, I prefer to spend my money on things I can wear or see, so I will be spending time with my fashionista-in-training niece Allie at Fashion Show Mall and Caesars Forum Shops because that's how we Hovanes Gals do Vegas!

Other than that it will be pool time with the whole family at the Mirage and date nights with Andrew. We may even bring the niece and nephew along for a date too!

And to truly make this a vacation, I'm taking the week off blogging. I will be Instagraming constantly I'm sure, so keep up with me there and on Facebook!

Don't worry, I wouldn't do you like that, leave you high and dry on a Friday without planting a little shopping seed in your head. Let me share with you the miracle that happened yesterday at Woodfield Mall. I went to Lord and Taylor to return a pair of shoes and walked past a huge rack of bathing suits all for just $39! Now since this is a family trip, I was in need of some modest one-piece suits, and they had a ton! I actually found two adorable ones which is unheard of in bathing suit shopping history. And to prove it I rounded up all these one piece suits that are all just $39! Believe it! Shop it. Also an additional 15% off regular and sale price items and 20% off clearance online with promo code SAVINGS.

Have a great week everyone!