Flashback Friday // 07.01.2016

I’m excited to introduce Flashback Friday! When possible, at the end of the week, I’m going to highlight some of my favorite posts from the past, share news from the week, and more! TGIF!

Last summer was our first time in Napa, and I loved every single minute! It was one of the most relaxing long-weekends ever. This pic reminds my that I need to break out that bag again soon – it’s a reproduction of a classic Japanese picnic basket! See more from this post here

On that same California trip, we drove all the way from Napa to Los Angeles, then inland to Palm Springs. This is from The Saguaro Hotel – a colorful stay to say the least! See more here

One of my favorite things to do in London is explore the open markets – even on a rainy day! // @jenniferlake

A photo posted by HuffPost Lifestyle (@huffpostlifestyle) on Jun 27, 2016 at 4:03pm PDT

Last Monday, I took over the @HuffPostLifestyle Instagram account as a part of their “Take A Break” series, where I was able to share some of my favorite London photos. Be sure to follow their feed if you don’t aleady!

scroll through stylecharade.com and it’s quickly apparent that for chicago-based p.r. exec @jenniferlake, color is something of a style signature—she even organizes the looks on her blog by hues. no matter how bold (or in this case, monochromatic), it’s her mix of complementary, rather than clashing, tones that ensures she always looks enviably polished—whether she’s at the office or a casual rooftop barbecue. “black and white pieces are an amazing foundation to any outfit,” she says of the gingham top she’ll keep in heavy rotation this summer, at home and on getaways to europe. her other chic styling tip: embrace matching prints. “i nearly fell out of my chair when i first saw these gingham licorice heels!”

A photo posted by kate spade new york (@katespadeny) on Jun 28, 2016 at 11:56am PDT

Earlier this month, I was featured on katespade.com for their Dressing Room series – such a fun opportunity! They posted one of the images to their Instagram account this week; it was a genuine surprise! See the full blog post of this look here

Hanging out with my Chi Town blogger babes at the newly opened @federaleschicago in the West Loop ? @porterairlines #flyporterwiths

A photo posted by Samantha E Cutler (@samanthaecutler) on Jun 24, 2016 at 3:27pm PDT

Lastly, it was so nice to get together with Samantha Cutler of Silver Linings by S and Jess Sturdy of Bow & Sequins for tacos last week! Summertime lunch dates are the best!

Cheers to the weekend ahead!

xoxo, Jenn