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This Week’s Friday Charades

09.24.2021

I hope your week has been wonderful! As with previous Friday Charades, I’m sharing a round-up of my favorite links to read along with the best items shop around the web. Wishing you a relaxing weekend ahead!

Blazer: Veronica Beard Dobia Dickey Jacket {c/o} | Dickey: Veronica Beard Celenie Stripe Dickey {c/o} | Denim: Madewell High-Rise Skinny Jeans | Bag: Steamline Luggage Mini Bag {c/o} | Shoes: Sézane Jack Sneakers {c/o} | Tote: Apolis Nantucket Bag | Eyewear: Céline White Sunglasses {similar here}

How to Style the Lilly Pulitzer Matcha Green Collection

The Most Colorful Print for Fall

Every season, I absolutely love seeing new Lilly Pulitzer fabric selections. As print experts, the Lilly team goes to great length to deliver fresh print concepts for their valued customers. This season, I fell in love with the Lilly Pulitzer Matcha Green pieces. While most brands play it safe with colors, Lilly embraces them wholeheartedly!

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer Cory Midi Skirt {c/o} | Top: Lilly Pulitzer Pink Sea View Linen Button Down Top {c/o} {also worn in this post} | Dress {below}: Lilly Pulitzer Rivera Midi Dress {c/o} | Clutch: Lilly Pulitzer St. Barts Cane Clutch {c/o} | Bag: Mark Cross Sara Bag {c/o} Shoes: kate spade new york Flamenco Sandals {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Tortoise Sunglasses | White Sandals: Tory Burch {c/o} | Earrings: Kendra Scott {c/o}

How to Style the Lilly Pulitzer Matcha Green Collection

The Most Colorful Print for Fall

Skirt: Lilly Pulitzer Cory Midi Skirt {c/o} | Top: Lilly Pulitzer Pink Sea View Linen Button Down Top {c/o} {also worn in this post} | Dress {below}: Lilly Pulitzer Rivera Midi Dress {c/o} | Clutch: Lilly Pulitzer St. Barts Cane Clutch {c/o} | Bag: Mark Cross Sara Bag {c/o} Shoes: kate spade new york Flamenco Sandals {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Tortoise Sunglasses | White Sandals: Tory Burch {c/o} | Earrings: Kendra Scott {c/o}

Is Everyone Leaving Chicago? Why We’ve Seen an Illinois Exodus.

And Will We Leave too?

Lately, several friends have asked if there’s been an exodus in Chicago. “Is it really true about what’s happening in Chicago?” “Is everyone really leaving? Simply put, yes – there’s been an Illinois exodus. However, Chicago itself has actually grown.

Dress: Sundress Ombre Eyelet Dress {c/o} | Bag: Gucci Marmont Pink Camera Bag | Eyewear: Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses | Earrings: BaubleBar Jayna Earrings {c/o} | Ring: Julie Vos Byzantine Ring {c/o}

The Colorful Designer to Know – Mira Mikati

Whimsical Womenswear Designs

Finding new fashion designers is one of my favorite pass times. Enter Mira Mikati – the brainchild of the Lebanese-born, Paris-raised designer. Part playful and whimsy, part feminine and refined, the Mira Mikati brand is dynamic and different.

Dress: Mira Mikati Tie-Dye Tiered Shirtdress | Bag: Tory Burch Yellow Eleanor Bag {c/o} | Shoes: Mia Becar Alessandra Sandals {c/o} | Jewelry: Kendra Scott Tessa Drop Earrings {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Sunglasses

This Week’s Friday Charades

09.17.2021

I hope your week has been wonderful! As with previous Friday Charades, I’m sharing a round-up of my favorite links to read along with the best items shop around the web. Wishing you a relaxing weekend ahead!

Dress: Sail to Sable x Style Charade Victoria Eyelet Dress {on sale now with code ‘style60’} | Shoes: Loeffler Randall Penny Mules {c/o} | Bag: Lilly Pulitzer Woven Clutch {c/o} | Jewelry: BaubleBar Pink Drop Earrings {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Sunglasses {similar option here}

The Most Colorful Farm Rio Maxi Dress

Happy Thursday! Today, I’m sharing this beautiful and colorful Farm Rio Maxi Dress. Are you familiar with the brand? This maxi dress happens is the first piece that I’ve ever purchased from them. Granted, a little over a year ago, their agency reached out to possibly send some styles. Sadly, it didn’t work out, and I greatly regret not being able to make something happen. But I digress… 🙁

Dress: Farm Rio Tiered Colorblocked Maxi Dress | Tote: CH Carolina Herrera {c/o} | Shoes: kate spade new york Flamenco Pumps {c/o} | Crossbody Bag: Mark & Graham Essential Crossbody {c/o} | Bracelet: J. Crew Gold Cuff {c/o} | Necklace: Golden Thread Nameplate Necklace {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Tortoise Sunglasses {also available here}

How to Style Tory Burch Stripes this Season

A Timeless and Versatile Dress for Fall

Is there anything better than Tory Burch stripes? Combine one of my favorite brands with my go-to pattern, and I’m positively in Heaven! This season, Tory Burch is delivering impactful style and statement prints with her fall 2021 collection.

Dress: Tory Burch Jersey Striped Dress {c/o} | Bag: Tory Burch Lee Radziwill Raffia Bag {c/o} | Shoes: Tory Burch Rope Heeled Sandal {c/o} | Belt: Tory Burch Eleanor Belt {c/o} | Luggage: Mark & Graham Stripe Carry On | Earrings: Lilly Pulitzer Beach Blooms Earrings {c/o} | Bracelet: Giles & Brother Cortina Cuff | Eyewear: Le Specs Air Heart Sunglasses

How to Choose the Best J Crew Coat

Stylish Outerwear for the Season

As a lifelong Chicagoan, I’ve learned it’s never too early to start thinking about outerwear. After all, while the weather is still warm, the temps always seem to take a quick turn. It’ll be Halloween before we know it! 🙂 One of my fave brands for outerwear? J Crew. Friends, a J Crew coat is truly an essential for a woman’s closet. Plus, their jackets won’t break the bank.

This Week’s Friday Charades

09.10.2021

I hope your week has been wonderful! As with previous Friday Charades, I’m sharing a round-up of my favorite links to read along with the best items shop around the web. Wishing you a relaxing weekend ahead!

Dress: vineyard vines Tiered Shirtdress {c/o} | Sweatshirt: vineyard vines Tunic Sweatshirt {c/o} | Bag: Tory Burch Perry Bombé Mini Bag {c/o} | Shoes: Tory Burch Double T Sport Slides | Earrings: J. Crew Gold Hoop Earrings {c/o} | Eyewear: Céline Sunglasses {similar here}

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