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Friday, July 13, 2012

change of pace

I had my hair highlighted for the first time when I was in 6th grade. Since then, with the exception of a DIY brunette dye job junior year of high school, I have foiled, foiled, and foiled some more. I have been sick of being blonde for a while, and this week I finally took the ombrè balayage plunge.

Thanks to colorist {& fellow southerner} Josh at at Maxine Salon for my new 'do!

Also, we went sailing. Chicago looks great from a different view.

blouse, skirt & heels: Zara // sunnies: Anthropologie {similar} // watch: Michael Kors // necklaces: Etsy // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier, Derng, H&M, Handpicked // rings: David Yurman (blue topaz & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

neon noise

top: Zara {similar} // skirt: H&M {similar} // clutch: H&M // pumps: Prada // sunnies: Anthropologie {similar} // watch: Michael Kors // earrings: TopShop {similar} // necklaces: Francesca's, H&M // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier, Derng, H&M, Handpicked // rings: David Yurman (blue topaz & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

Monday, July 9, 2012

independence

Fireworks on Chicago's Navy Pier

Lake Bluff Parade

Tim McGraw at Soldier Field

Mom & I

Ryan & I

Hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday/week/weekend!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

#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}: