Bonjour

Hey there! Hope everyone had as lovely of a weekend as I did! We spent so much time outside enjoying the weather. Biking, walking Loki, eating on patios. It was just wonderful. Dare I say it? It might be spring? I'm sure I just jinxed it there will be a snow front coming tomorrow. You just never know in the old Midwest.

I actually had a chance to do laundry this weekend. It's amazing. All of your clothes clean and just ready for you to make outfits! This sweater was inspired by Blair at Atlantic-Pacific. Not even inspired,  it's the exact same sweater. I clicked on her blog and two seconds later I had the sweater in my shopping cart on Asos. I just knew it had to mine. It's one of those pieces that is pretty much seasonless. In other words, you're gonna see a lot of it!

Photo Cred: Nuhamin

Sweater: Asos 

Jeans: Lord & Taylor- Similar here

Jacket: Forever21- Similar here 

Shoes: Zara- Love these 

Necklaces- Forever21 here Presence- Similar here 

Sunglasses: LOFT- Similar here 

Purse: Zara 

Lipstick: Maybelline in Fuchsia Flash

Finally!

Guys, I just want you to know I am sitting on my DECK while writing this post. It is beautiful outdoors! FINALLY! I got home and Loki and I went on a little run and now I'm enjoying a cider(of the hard variety) and the wonderful weather Chicago decided to give us today. So very happy.

This weekend Nick and I took a trip up to Door County, Wisconsin. It was just perfect. We kept say to ourselves something has to go wrong! This is just too extremely perfect! And not a thing did! The magic of the Wisconsin Peninsula. We spent most of our time outdoors. Golfing, biking, eating. And it was so relaxing. This will definitely become an annual trip.

In honor of this wonderful weather I decided to bust out my toes! I just purchased these wedges and I love them! More so, I love the fact that I actually got to wear them. Standing outdoors in a cardigan I was actually a little warm but since I work in an office that has no climate control what so ever it is necessary. Tomorrow is supposed it's a supposed to be 80. Is that you summer???

Tank: Jcrew Factory- Similar here 

Jeans: Forever 21 

Cardigan: LOFT-Similar here 

Wedges: MIA(via Amazon) 

Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Purse: Zara 

Sunglasses: LOFT- Similar here

Tribal Neon

Hi Friends! What? Are you surprised to see me? Two blog posts in a row? Who does she think she is?? Well one, I decided I need to get out of my fashion funk. I think my sunshine Monday helped me out yesterday. And two, I went shopping yesterday after work and I couldn't just not post new clothes! So the story is I ordered a swimming suit from American Eagle. I got it and it was adorable but just not fitting right. So yesterday I took it back and AE was having a buy one get one 50% off the WHOLE store sale. How could I pass that up?! So needless to say I'll be rocking a lot of American Eagle this week...

I jumped on board the neon boat today. And I am loving this top! So much so that I bought three of them yesterday. What? BOGO! This is the only one that is actually a color. The other two are gray and white. I know, boring. But they will go with all my other gray and white stuff! This skirt was actually the first thing noticed when I walked in the store. So many good things happening here. Pleats, tribal, neon. Obsessed. Cannot wait to wear this outfit without tights and a cardi and with sandals and sunglasses when it's 85 degrees out. I'm picturing a fro-yo in hand too. Oh summer, HURRY UP!

Someone decided to put this here....

Photo Credit: Chrissy Bruzek

Top: American Eagle 

Skirt: American Eagle 

Cardi: Target- Similar here 

Tights: American Apparel 

Boots: Express- Similar here 

Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors

Excuses and Sunshine

OH, HI!!! I'm alive! Once again, I apologize for my absence. I just have not been in the mood to look adorable lately. And I am blaming the weather again. It has been anything but adorable. It's been positively awful. Floods! Yes, Chicago had floods. Granted I really wasn't effected by the actual floods but my outfits and hair did suffer. So sorry. You just don't get to see that. But alas! I am back. And I bring you a sunny day with an outdoor photo shoot! It's 62 degrees today! HEAT WAVE. It's going to be like 42 degrees tomorrow. But shhhhhh don't tell my happy demeanor that. 

Since the weather was cooperating I wanted to be extra springy! Floral and a white blazer totally does the trick. I'm pretty sure at least 4 people have said  "You look so springy today!" So, mission accomplished. Let's talk about these shoes. I got them in 2011. I bought them immediately because they reminded me of these Valentino numbers. Let's be real. I do not have an extra $900 laying around. Ever. I love these because they seem to be timeless and trendy all at the same time. That does not happen very often! 

Btw, it is super windy when you stand on a bridge in between giant buildings so excuse my crazy hair. Just focus on the glorious sun shining down on me. 

Photo Credit: Chrissy Bruzek

Oh look! A candid!

"What is this wind?!"

Top: LOFT 

Jeans: LOFT 

Blazer: H&M 

Shoes: Boutique 9- Similar here 

Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Sunglasses: LOFT- Similar here

Bad Blogger

Oh. My. Goodness. I'm the worst blogger ever. I've been missing in action for over a week! What's wrong with me?? Sadly not much has happened since the last time I posted. The weather still stinks. I did do a 3 day juice cleanse. Only juice all day. I don't even want to talk about it. Bright side. Can we talk about how long my hair is getting?? We can thank the rain that won't quit for ruining my curls so I can see just how long my hair really is. At least it's good for something. I guess.

Jeans: Lord and Taylor- Similar here 

Sweater: Forever 21- Similar here 

Shirt: Old Navy- Similar here 

Necklaces: Forever 21-here and here 

Shoes: Gadzooks- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Lipstick: Maybelline in Fushia Flash

Boyfriends & Blazers

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter weekend. The weather was actually beautiful in Chicago. So beautiful that Loki got to go to the dog park twice! Lucky pup. Easter morning we went to brunch at Trenchermen with Nick's mom. It was was pretty good but I was expecting just a little better. The company was GREAT though. The weekend went by way too fast and the cold weather is back upon us. Why can't we just have spring!? WHY?!

I'm cheating. This outfit it from Friday. These boyfriend jeans. I just love them. So comfortable. They also pair so well with a fitted blazer. Surprisingly I have never put this outfit together. Now that I have it will be on repeat all spring. Also, I have a problem with black and white stripes. Like a serious one. They just make everything so chic though, no?

Blazer: Express- Similar here (on sale!) 
Tee: H&M- Similar here 
Jeans: Express- Similar here 
Scarf: H&M- Similar here 
Flats: Zara- Love these 
Watch: Michael Kors 
Lips: Covergirl (in Hot)

ALSO! When I got home from work on Friday I had this lovely headband waiting for me from Lemons and Lace! They have the cutest head bands. I pretty much wore this all weekend! Go get one!!

Obsessed!!

Great Hair Day

Happy Wednesday friends! I was having just the best hair today. I told myself take your outfit pictures before lunch because you are going to the gym at lunch and your magical hair will be ruined. Well I forgot until the last minute and all of my photographers were no where to be seen. So I went over to the gym thinking bun it is! The hair gods smiled upon me though. I put it in a ponytail at the gym and when I took it down ta da! Perfect hair! How could this be?! Should I buy a lottery ticket? Is it one of those days?? I don't want to seem like a braggart or anything but does this hair look like it went to the gym? I'm still amazed.

So I have a thing with white lately. White pants, white dresses, white blazers. I just can't get enough! It's amazing how such a plain color can make a such a bold statement. I'm loving it with these cobalt blue jeans. Also, these heels are just for show. Definitely wearing flats after my workout. Ouch!

Blazer: H&M- Similar here 
Tee: Target- Similar here 
Jeans: Jcrew (on sale!) 
Scarf: Express- Similar here 
Necklace: Gift- Found here 
Shoes: Gadzooks- Similar here 
Watch: Michael Kors

Challenge Accepted

Ok, I'm going to admit it. I'm have been in a rut. I fashion rut. And I blame the weather. But really, if I was a true "fashionista" I would totally rise up to the challenge and be super creative despite the weather. Well, friends that's what happened today. I said screw you weather! I'm gonna wear a sundress and you're gonna like it! So starting today I'm embracing whatever mother nature throws at me and I'm gonna throw a cute outfit right back at her! To start out I am wearing a white sundress today. The last time I wore this dress is was June and like 85 degrees. You maybe thinking brrrrrr but when you throw on cozy scarf, tights, and a cardi you stay nice and toasty warm. I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy this outfit. And the revelation basically doubled my wardrobe. Katie- 1 Mother Nature- 0.

Victory Dance! Photo Cred: Chrissy Bruzek

Dress: H&M (loving this eyelet dress)

Cardi: LOFT- Similar here 

Tights: American Apparel 

Belt: Forever 21- Similar here 

Booties: American Eagle- Similar here 

Scarf: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors (duh)

Non-Spring Spring

Oh, hi there. Remember me? The girl that hasn't done a blog post in a WHOLE week! I don't even have a good excuse! Sometimes you just don't want to take pictures. And that's totally ok.

So life update. St. Patrick's day happened. We celebrated on Saturday and ended up at an empty heavy metal bar and played pool all day. It was exactly the way I wanted to spend the day. Also, I'm mildly good at pool. Who knew? Must have been that pool table in my grandparent's basement. This whole week has just been dragging. The sad part is I'm so busy too! Like, that's not supposed to happen. Dragging and slow. Busy and fast. That's how it's supposed to be! Come tomorrow and gonna scream from the rooftops TGIF!!! 

Guys, it's cold in Chicago. Like extra cold. Like it should never be this cold even when it's supposed to be winter cold. I absolutely loathe it. Where are you spring? Why are you letting winter walk all over you?! Man up! Own your season! I have become completely bored with my wardrobe because of all this nasty weather. I need pastels, and florals, and neons! Instead my outfit is jewel toned, black, and leopard print. That is NOT springy. Sigh. Mother Nature and I are gonna have to have a little chat.

Photo Cred: Chrissy Bruzek

Sweater: LOFT- Similar here 

Tank: Target- Similar here 

Pants: LOFT- Similar here 

Boots: DSW- Similar here 

Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors

Transitions

Hello there! Hope everyone is having a great week. Mine seems to be going by pretty fast but maybe that's because I took Monday off? Either way, it's good. This weekend is a BIG weekend in Chicago. St. Patty's day! And I have no plans at all. See, usually my friend Ally has a big party and we just go to that and it's always super fun. Well, Ally is in Boston so that means no party this year. What's a girl to do?! We will figure something out. I do have a girl date planned in Boystown. That sounds like an oxymoron. Dancing until our faces melt off will happen. Or at least our make-up. 

Does this skirt look slightly familiar? That's because I wore the same one in a different color here. I saw it in Target on sale yesterday. Who can resist polka dots on sale? This is yet again another transitional piece. It looks great with a sweater and tights in the winter but come spring/summer there will be bare legs, wedges, and maybe I'll go nuts and put a crop top on with it?! The possibilities are endless! But seriously, can it just be spring now? Thanks.

It's not really 11:00. Just realized this clock is broken :(

Sweater: Old Navy-Similar here 
Skirt: Target (on sale in store!) 
Tights: American Apparel (in Truffle) 
Boots: American Eagle-Similar here 
Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here

Chambray and Ioway

Hi friends! I'm back from a lovely weekend in Iowa. I got to meet baby Ivory, see my friend Megan and get my hair done! The weather was not pleasant but that's about the only thing that wasn't. Here are some highlights!

Baby Ivory and I being twins, the Passages, Loki really comfortable now that I'm home

So yesterday I was sick. And I think it might have been from exhaustion. One too many late nights in a row and then waking up at 3:30AM to catch a plane will really catch up with you. After plenty of naps and good nights rest I am back to normal. SO normal in fact, I busted out my pleather leggings today! I was a little cautious getting these but now I think they are going to be a wardrobe staple. They are like regular leggings but like WAY cooler. The selling point, they are extremely comfy! Who knew? Speaking of comfy, this boyfriend chambray shirt is so soft. If you are in the market for a good chambray shirt look no further then Madewell. They come in all shapes and colors. I have my eye one this one too. One can never have too many chambray shirts.

If you look close you can see a Chrissy Bru in her natural habitat 

Shirt: Madewell 
Leggings: Zara 
Scarf: Zara- Similar here 
Shoes: Zara- Similar here 
Bracelet: Forever 21 
Watch: Michael Kors

Friday Fun

Hey there! It's Friday. The most glorious day of the week! I've been a little MIA this week but I feel like I've just been so BUSY. Today is the day. I am going to Iowa for the weekend. I double checked my tickets. I'm booked for the right day. My bags are packed. I even made Nick food to eat for the weekend with out me. I AM PREPARED! Nothing is going to stop me now! Unless TSA decides so throw out a bunch of my products and make me choose which shampoo and lotions I like more than the others. It's really hard to decide. It's happened. My poor, poor self tanner just tossed away in front of me at the Dallas airport. Heartbreaking.

My outfit pictures are from yesterday. I know, I'm totally cheating. I just didn't have time to post yesterday. We had a flip-cup party for one of my bosses at work. Yes, flip cup at work. Needless to say I was a wee bit rusty. One Flip Nelson was having some issues. Maybe because I'm not a Nelson anymore? Still, we had a great time. After that Nick and I went out for a little date since I would be gone for the weekend. We hit up Big Star. It's a taco joint in Wicker Park and my goodness it's tasty. We came home to find out Loki really likes footwear. My favorite cat slippers were demolished. Yes, I can see the irony in that. He also somehow managed to slip off his collar and chew that apart. The dog is a chewer. So a new collar is needed for Loki and I am in desperate need of new cat slippers.

My Nunu! She snaps some of my blog photos. Also, bun buddies!

Sweater: Madewell 

Tank: Forever 21 

Jeans: LOFT 

Boots: DSW (on sale!) 

Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 

Watch: Michael Kors

Birthday

Guess whose birthday it was yesterday?! MINE!!! I had such a lovely birthday weekend! And I'm still celebrating with drinks after work with my work gals! Woot!

My weekend kicked off with a double date with one of Nick's friends and his lady friend on Friday night. We started the night off at the Boarding House for drinks. It was beautiful! The whole ceiling of the first floor is a wine glass chandelier. So pretty. The drinks were great too. Then we headed to the Paris Club for dinner. As always it was delish. And Nick even ate escargot! If you know Nick you know this is a BIG deal. We ended the night at a neighborhood bar but didn't stay out too late because I had to be up early for Dance Marathon! What an experience! I'm so glad I was able to do this. It was physically and emotionally draining but it was so worth it. I will definitely be back next year. My parents came back from Aruba and on Sunday we had brunch at Nellcote. This place was also beautiful and the food was amazing. After brunch we went shopping (my favorite) and then came back home and had Whole Foods pizza and cake. All in all it was a marvelous weekend! Here are some highlights!

Brunch mimosa, birthday pizza, The Boarding House, CAKE, Dance Marathon with ChrissyBru!

Back to the grind after all the birthday fun. At least I have something new to wear everyday this week thanks to my shopping spree with mom and dad! I'm so spoiled. At least I know it. That makes it kind of ok right? And holy cow. I need a some sun! Anyone want to A. Buy be a tropical vacation or B. recommend a good sunless tanning lotion? Both would be much appreciated!

Fringe!

Top: LOFT 
Cardi: Forever 21-Similar here 
Pants: Zara -Similar here 
Boots: DSW (on sale!) 
Necklace: Forever 21- Similar here 
Watch: Michael Kors