BCBGMAXAZRIA + Michigan Avenue Magazine

Last weekend I had the honor of attending BCBGMAXAZRIA's & Michigan Avenue Magazine's exclusive dinner and fashion preview event in downtown Chicago. Lubov Azria, the designer behind BCBGMAXAZRIA brands, including BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway and Hervè Lèger, and wife of Max Azria, hosted the event for Chicago’s 'most influential fashionistas', including socialites, elite clients, and media. We had an amazing evening, from cocktail hour(s), to an intimate dinner, to a unique preview of BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway Pre-Fall collection at the fabulous Floating World Gallery. Here's a recap of the stylish soiree: 

dress: Bqueen, via UsTrendy // heels: Prada 

clutch: BCBGMAXAZRIA // bangles: gifted // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier // rings: David Yurman (blue topaz & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

earrings: Badgley Mishcka Couture

Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago

cocktails // Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago

Lubov Azria // Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago

Jessa Dress, BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway Pre-Fall 2012, Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago 

BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway Pre-Fall 2012, Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago // PURCHASE HERE

BCBGMAXAZRIA Runway Pre-Fall 2012, Daniel Boczarski Photography at Floating World Gallery, Chicago

attending with (& meeting) two of my favorite Chicago fashion bloggers, Taneisha from Second City Style and Jena from ChiCityFashion

Thanks again to BCBGMAXAZRIA and the team at Michigan Avenue Magazine, everyone had a wonderful time & Lubov is darling!

P.S. - take a look at Refinery29's tour of her closet!

#poshparty #chicago

photo courtesy of Poshmark: Thanks to our hosts Helen, Taylor, Hallie & Jessica!

Last week I had a blast meeting with fellow fashion bloggers downtown in Chicago! For those of you who don't know what Poshmark is, it's basically an eBay for your closet! Download their free app today and start buying & selling awesome pieces. Anyhow, the fab Poshmark ladies flew in from CA, and we partied for about 4 hours at J.Bar! Here's a recap {with borrowed photos since my camera was having seizures}:

photo courtesy of Jessica : me, Jessica, & Maria

photo courtesy of Poshmark: Helen, me & Jessica

photo courtesy of Poshmark

photo courtesy of Poshmark

photo courtesy of Jessica {we finally met!}

photo courtesy of Jessica : me, Tracy (Poshmark co-founder), Raquel & Jessica

photo courtesy of Jessica

I'm wearing: jacket & blouse >> Zara, skirt >> silence+noise, pumps >> Prada 

Come back soon Cali babes!

P.S. Thanks again to Jessica and Amanda for the great pictures, sorry for borrowing!

get leggy

1. Milly 'Dickies'
2. Anna Sui
3. Citizens of Humanity 'Chloe'
4. Naven Monroe
5. J. Crew 'Serge'
6. rag & bone 'Mila'
7. Luella mataloe scallop hem
8. J. Crew 'Dapper

polka pink

The past two summers, I was working/interning at Nordstrom, so as every good Nordstromess knows, last weekend (Memorial Weekend) was Womens' Half-Yearly Sale. My boyfriend's mom & I ran over to check out the scene, but were on a limited timeframe. Naturally, everything I loved (aka, Tory Burch's entire spring line) and purchased was not on sale. I fell in LOVE with this skirt, from the BP department (for those of you that don't understand what the heck Nordstrom's departments mean, BP = juniors). It wasn't on sale, but it was still a steal at $34! I have to say, finding a top to pair with it has been challenging, so feel free to send me some thoughts!

skirt: nordstrom // blouse: zara // heels: zara {old} // clutch: tiny tulip // necklace: francesca's // earrings: kate spade // watch: Michael Kors // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng // rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

i'm so obsessed with the necklace i'm wearing here, but these pictures didn't do it justice. if you're following me on instagram, you've already seen these close-ups:

a few of my favorite things

I can't seem to put on an outfit that doesn't include this monogrammed clutch and my Valentino 'Rockstud' heels lately!

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket: H & M

Blouse: {gifted} Nordstrom, here's the tank version  

Denim Capris: Citizens of Humanity

Heels: Valentino

Clutch: Tiny Tulip

Aviators: Ray Ban

Earrings: kate spade

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng

Rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, my onyx class ring

P.S. Have you entered my giveaway??

graduation weekend

I love excuses to buy a new dress. This time, it was an extra special excuse. My boyfriend graduated from the MBA program at the best university in the country (perhaps I am biased).

What I'm wearing:

See by Chloe Bee Print Dress

kate spade new york 'glossy garden' long necklace

Zara Heels

Still have some graduations to go? Check out my graduation dress recommendations!