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• 6 Outfits to Try This Weekend

  

  Weekends are meant for playing and exploring, and when one does that she needs to dress the part. You can't just wear any old dress to that new underground... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sheer Skirts & Peter Pan Dresses

  

  Looking at this outfit right now I only have one regret: that I didn't tie a long velvet ribbon into a bow around my waist, with the ends trailing down a good... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Styling Sheer Pieces for Fall

  

  So if you haven't noticed, I've got a thing for sheer pieces this year. Blouses, skirts, dresses- anything with a delicate white fabric and I'm all over it. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How We Wore It: Bows

  

  Ever seen a trend, liked it, but weren't necessarily sure if you could style it in a "you" kind of way? "How We Wore It" will show you how different women brave... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lavender Mornings

  

  Stars come out for you in a sky painted in midnightif only to remind you you have constellations where the lines in your palms run.I remember them. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Embroidery Dresses During Fall

  

  A few weeks ago I teamed up with Little Miss vintage 3 to see how we could move summer dresses into fall, and I've kindaaa been playing with the dress ever... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What to Wear to a...

  

  Show off your Jack-o-lantern skills by popping on your favorite fall colors and heading over to your neighborhood bar to carve pumpkins with your neighbors. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lady Like Outfits

  

  Ok, I'm just going to go ahead and say it: this is just about the best vintage pairing ever made, ever. That's a bold statement for a Monday morning, but here w... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• From Day to Night: Denim Jacket Edition

  

  I like making my closet work for me by never breaking up things into specific sections- there is no "casual wear" and "evening wear"; no "day pieces" and... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• New Fall Colors

  

  This week, ohhh this week I have plans. I'm going to listen to Doris Day croon over how stars fell on Alabama the night before as she kissed in a field of white. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Beehive Chicago Vintage Collective

  

  Ya see all this goodness here? This is all from Beehive Chicago Vintage Collective, a loft-space turned showroom nestled in East Garfield Park, home to eight... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 6 Outfits to Try This Weekend

  

  Weekends are meant for playing and exploring, and when one does that she needs to dress the part. You can't just wear any old dress to that one rooftop bar you... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dressing Down Evening Skirts for the Day

  

  One of my favorite ways to style a look is to take something fancy and deconstruct it into something casual. I just really like the contrast between an evening... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Styling Denim Jackets for Fall

  

  Judging by yesterday's post, I've got layering on the mind. I'm at the point where I can't quite bring myself to put on any more popsicle bright colors, but I... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Layering 101: 10 Layering Ideas for Fall

  

  Now that fall is in full swing and Starbucks has officially stolen a good chunk of my income with their Pumpkin Spice Latte siren song, it's time to bust out th... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 6 Outfits to Try This Weekend

  

  Weekends are meant for playing and exploring, and when one does that she needs to dress the part. You can't just wear any old dress to that one rooftop bar you... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Last of the Summer Jumpsuits

  

  There is nothing more beautiful than a kitchen at 5 AM. When you’re the first to rise and the floors creek underneath you, their sighs going in tandem with the... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What to Wear to a...

  

  Need something to keep your hand warm during that morning commute? Run to your corner bakery and break the pumpkin spice latte rut by going for a cinnamony... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How We Wore It: Leather Jackets

  

  Ever seen a trend, liked it, but weren't necessarily sure if you could style it in a "you" kind of way? "How We Wore It" will show you how different women brave... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Exciting Developments!

  

  (source)Okay, so I woke up today in the mood to kick butt, so kick butt I did. First thing's first: confession time. I've been tinkering around with writing a... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014