Spring Break

Outfit #1 | XOXO jumpsuit, Nine West heels (similar), Kohl's necklace (similar), Stella & Dot earrings, bracelet, and ring
Outfit #2 | Allen B. dress, Worthington blazer (similar), Francesca's earrings (similar), Charming Charlie purse
Outfit #3 | Equipment blouse (similar here and here), Simply Vera skirt, Francesca's necklace (similar), Baccio 6 sandals (similar here and here)

What to Wear this Weekend

Jack by BB Dakota fur vest (similar), American Apparel "Chicago" sweatshirt, Old Navy plaid shirt (similar), Gap jeans, Clarks boots (similar here and here), purse via Crossroads (similar), Stella & Dot necklace (similar, if wrapped twice), Tory Burch sunglasses

Two Ways To Wear...

...a plaid blazer!

First, we have the edgy way. A jean vest and leather jeans call to mind the Nirvana era while a metallic tee and leopard loafers keep me from looking like Courtney Love.

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Minkpink tee (similar here and here), XXI jean vest, Rock & Republic jeans (similar), Steve Madden leopard loafers (similar), Stella & Dot necklace

Second, we have the preppy way. A silk scarf, wide leg trousers, and bow topped pumps topped with a peacoat make it look like I just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren store. 

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Gap sweater (similar), ASOS trousers, vintage scarf (similar), J. Crew peacoat, Audrey Brooke bow pumps, J.Crew leopard belt (similar)

Which way do you prefer?

Prabally My New Favorite Blouse

Ok, I promise that's the last time I use that pun. Mainly because I don't have any other Prabal Gurung for Target pieces to debut. Aren't you all (and my overflowing closet) lucky?

Prabal Gurung for Target blouse, Ark & Co trousers (similar here and here), NY & Co tee, J.Crew belt (similar), vintage turquoise  necklace (similar here and here, Stella & Dot earrings, Jessica Simpson pumps, Revlon Persian Melon lipstick

Black Out

Rachel by Rachel Roy shirt dress (similar here and here), Mango blazer (similar here and here), Nine West boots (similar here and here), Hue sweater tights, Stella & Dot earrings, Kohl's tiger ring (similar), Tory Burch sunnies, Essie Sure Shot

Spring Uniform

It's hard to believe (given the current weather), but couple weeks ago, it was sunny and 60 degrees. Therefore, I broke out what is sure to be my spring uniform - a jean jacket and some combination of cobalt, red/orange, and mint.

Old Navy jean jacket, Gap sweater, Old Navy skirt (similar and cheap), Hue tights, Audrey Brooke pumps, mint bubble necklace, XXI earrings

Share Your Love

On days like today when it's bitterly cold, I didn't sleep well, the phones are ringing off the hook at work, and I want to take the next plane out of town, I remember how gosh darn lucky I am for being able to give and receive love every, single day. So, I called my fiancé and shared my sentiment. Who can you share your love with today?

Loft skirt, Old Navy sweater (graphic sweaters here), J.Crew shirt (similar), Nine West boots (similar), Assets tights, Stella & Dot hoops and Renegade Cluster bracelet, Michael Kors watch, Nars Heat Wave lipstick

Lincoln Square, Chicago

Last weekend, the man and I spent some time in our soon to be neighborhood of Lincoln Square - we are moving in together on April 1st! We had a Christmas present for a knife skills class at The Chopping Block (highly recommend, by the way); however, even after our class, we stayed there for lunch and then went back the next day for dinner and a movie. I guess that's a good sign that we are going to be moving to the right area since we couldn't stay away. Plus, I can't wait to become a regular at an apothecary that's been open for 138 years!

Longchamp Expandable Travel Bag, American Apparel Chicago sweatshirt & collared blouse, Gap legging jeans, Steve Madden high tops, NY & Co fur stole (similar), Tory Burch sunglasses, Nars Heat Wave lipstick

Grandma Esther's Hue

My maternal grandmother's favorite color was lilac and every time I see it, I think of her. I decided it was time to invest in a piece of clothing in this lovely pastel since it always brings such fond memories of my time with her. Such as her waking up at 3am to start cooking and baking for a family supper and then getting so wrapped up that she would forget to change out of her nightgown and apron when it was time to eat. Or her beautiful garden that won many awards in her town of Sullivan, IN. As well as her jewelry box full of brooches and clip earrings that always coordinated with her colored skirt suits and matching pumps for church service. And even the comfort and warmth of her flannel sheets in the dead of winter. She was one heck of a woman, and is dearly missed.

J.Crew high waisted flare jeans (similar), Joe Fresh silk blouse, Gap cardigan, Franco Sarto heels (similar), XXI necklace, Kohl's snakeskin bangle (similar), Nars Schiap lipstick

America!

Nothin' like a little American pride for your Monday. Coincidentally, this one word is also a memorable quote from Blaine in "Hot Tub Time Machine," which is one of my favorite movies, especially for one liners.

Princess Vera cardigan (similar), DesigNation pants, Aldo pumps (similar), J.Crew peacoat, NY & Co blouse and belt, XXI earrings, Michael Kors boyfriend watch

Doble Ve

Despite four years of Spanish in high school and two trips to Espana, I am inept with the language and often can't remember if a word is Spanglish or really Spanish. Sure, there are words that I can pick out of a conversation, like "jugar," "amor"," and, "cerveza," but ask me to conjugate a verb or count beyond nueve and I'm lost. However, when I thought my necklace resembled a "W," I immediately started singing the alphabet - u, ve, doble ve, equis!

American Apparel blouse, Charming Charlie necklace, XXI sweater, Target skirt, Assets tights, Old Navy oxfords

Canadian Tuxedo

I love a Canadian tuxedo, and worn with the right pieces, it can be chic. I can see some of you scoffing at this very idea and I understand. We all remember the denim catastrophe that was JT and Britney at the AMAs in 2001, right? As far as rules to live by when wearing denim on denim, here they are: 1. Pick jean pieces different in color - light for one and dark for the other; 2. Wear a tweed, tuxedo, or black blazer, or even a fur vest to top off the shirt and incorporate another texture; 3. Toss on some jewelry since the last thing you want is a minimalistic look; and, 4. Keep one (or both) of your jean pieces loose. Even though today of all days is a day to be American, try it out and bring a lil bit of our northern neighbors into your street style at some point this season.

Have you guys been to Kohl's lately? I definitely have and man, oh man, you should go! I have an exclusive 10% for my readers on their website using code TENBLOG until December 23rd (can be used with other coupons & promotions). Might I suggest purchasing these, this, or this? 

Jack BB Dakota fur vest, Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's blazer, I Heart Ronson chambray shirt, Mavi Serena jeans, Sam Edelman pumps, Stella & Dot necklace, Indigenous beanie, Charming Charlie clutch, Revlon's Blackberry lipstick