Guess who got two of her wisdom teeth out on Monday? For the past few days I've been resting up, watching plenty of Netflix, and surviving on various soft foods and liquids (all while bearing resemblance to a chipmunk.) via I'm very ready to be back to my normal, non-chipmunk self and I'm almost 100% once again. Visiting with friends as well as FaceTiming with some of my out-of-state friends has helped tremendously. It has been such a blessing to have so many people checking in to see …
Coins in a Fountian
~ What I Wore ~shirt (similar) ~ skirt ~ necklace ~ flats ~ crossbody bag ~ bracelet ~ watch ~ heirloom ring ~ vintage Chanel studs ~ nails in "Pink-ing of You" by OPI{title inspired by Passenger's "Coins in a Fountain"} …
J.Crew Fall ’14 Favorites
On Monday, J.Crew released their fall '14 collection and I love it! Today I'm sharing just a few of my favorite pieces. There were so many great new goodies to choose from! Everything is linked below.The mixed media sweater in vintage cabernet has such a great color combo for fall. It gives off a "prep school" vibe that I really like.These whisper drapey sweatpants look so comfy! I may be picking up a pair or two to use as pajamas this year at school.This silk sleeveless blouse in …
Path of Life
It was an odd feeling not to be on social media or do any blogging for a few days, but it gave me a chance to step back and reevaluate my relationships, how I envision my future, what my priorities are, and what kind of path I want to follow in life. The most important thing about this path is that it is my path and my path alone. I am the only person who has the power to make these decisions. via This time of reflection has strengthened me. I now find myself in a …
Unplugging
Every now and then I have to step back and give myself a break. That being said, it's time for a short vacation from social media, blog included. For the next few days I'm going to be spending my time off of all my accounts. The only things that will be going up are previously queued Tumblr posts and one Instagram for my best friend's birthday. In my 2.5 year history of blogging I don't think I've ever formally let myself stop and consciously take a blog break. This is new territory for me and I …
55 in 505
I was inspired by Mackenzie Horan, from Design Darling, to create a 101 in 1001 list. I think it's very important to have goals set for yourself and it makes a lot of sense to put them on a timeline. By doing this, you ensure that they have a better chance of actually happening. I had quite a lot of trouble coming up with 101 solid things that I knew I'd want to accomplish during 1001 days. So instead, I decided to create a shorter-term list: a 55 in 505 list. My life is so incredibly different …
Navy and Neon
~ What I Wore ~neon polo ~ chino shorts ~ Bows & Kites bow ℅ ~ Longchamp ~ Jack Rogers sandals ~ sunglasses ~ bubble necklace (similar) ~ monogram necklace ~ earrings ℅ ~ watch …
On Trend: Pink Doors
I absolutely love brightly-colored front doors on houses and apartments, especially pink ones! I seem to see colored doors more and more often when I'm out and about in surrounding neighborhoods as well as when I'm on Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest. My favorite thing about colorful doors is how they make an entryway look far more cheerful and inviting. Below, I've included a few of my favorite pink door …
Summertime Chi
~ What I Wore ~ field jacket ~ jeans ~ Jack Rogers sandals ~ tee shirt (similar) ~ vintage Coach bag ~ bow ring ~ Chi Omega necklace ℅ ~ Ray-Ban aviators ~ initial bracelet ~ J.Crew Factory earrings Yesterday it was unseasonably chilly in the Chicagoland area. July is typically the hottest summer month for us, but the temperatures yesterday all ranged in the sixties. I love those temperatures in the early fall, but for …
Orange is The New Black
After hearing only good things from friends, fellow bloggers, acquaintances, etc, I finally gave in.I started watching Orange is The New Black on Netflix this Friday, and I'm already on episode 6...viaI'm still figuring out just how much I like it, but it's certainly outside of my usual realm of interest. The reason I find OITNB especially interesting is because there are multiple story-lines for each character the whole time. You get to learn a bit about their past and what got …