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

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

Spring Thinking

Hi friends! Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. Sorry for being so MIA. I wore my hair in a bun three days in a row last week. That should tell you how into my appearance I was. But I'm back! With clean hair and a new perspective. My weekend was great and too short. Had a wonderful time at "quad date." And the little bit of time I got with my Ally Cat was much needed! Can't wait for her to come back. Nick and I went on a little adventure Sunday afternoon and went for a walk on the train tracks behind my apartment. I know, sounds super safe right? Well these tracks aren't in use during the weekend so we were just fine. We actually stumbled upon a little urban garden area. Can't wait to make friends with you ever is gardening in the summer.

Have I told you recently I want it to warm up? Cause I do. In a bad way. Spring cannot come soon enough. My mind set right now is if I dress like spring, it will come. Did I just make a "Field of Dreams" reference? Anywho. White pants, neon top, and a splash of coral sounds pretty springy right? Right?!

Top: LOFT-Similar here 
Cardi: LOFT-Similar here 
Pants: Forever 21 
Boots: American Eagle 
Necklace: Forever 21-Similar here 
Watch: Michael Kors 
Lipstick: Revlon (in Backstage)