These are cab-to-curb heels… … and this sweater and striped pant combo is the next best thing to pajamas in public. … But first: *Get the Look: Turn on your JavaScript to view content   sweater • stripe pants • shoes • sunnies (only $18!) // Maybe it’s just me, but I swear we skipped a few months over the course of this calendar year. Wasn’t it just July? …And Thanksgiving is a week away from today? (And real talk: How many times have you said that in your work emails this week? LOL, so guilty!) We’ve only had a few weeks to enjoy a modest amount of fall foliage here in Chicago ..read more

The darling dress I plan to wear year-round With winter right around the corner, I’ve been treating every nice day in Chicago like it’s our last. … Rightfully so. And on the style front, here’s how that translates. Featured: Rachel Pally Crepe “Maeve” long-sleeve dress (on sale)   Similar: Turn on your JavaScript to view content Hallie’s pick: Leith ruched long-sleeve dress (also on sale) // I snapped these photos last month (right after I purchased this pretty little number) — but much to my bare-legged delight October has boasted a few blue skies as well… I suppose it’s about ti ..read more

It’s a simple concept with a *huge* impact. I’ve felt such a huge release since opening up to you guys last week. Writing seems easier, for one — (yay!) — but ever since I hit “publish,” I’ve just felt a little lighter. Thank you so much for that. I really missed you guys in that 30-day absence, but I’ve been blown away by the amount of people who have reached out to me with kindness and to vent/share similar stories and situations. I’m still reading (and responding to) a lot of your notes, but this has been one of my favorite responses so far: “When I share my story [about depression] i ..read more

Palm tree prints and pink pleats — yes, it works! Here’s why. Some days I surprise myself — and others, I find my phone in the fridge. … I know you know what I’m talking about! My outfit today qualifies as one of those surprise-type days, so-to-speak. It’s not an ensemble you’d typically think to pair together, but it just works — for my taste, at least. Those are the best type of mornings — and evenings, as a result. Since after work you aren’t coming home to shit thrown literally everywhere piles of clothes throughout your bedroom. (Right? Too real!) The reason it works is the bla ..read more

… and not to the gym. Come summertime — and festival season in particular (last weekend was Lolla!) — there’s nothing I love more than throwing on a fresh pair of sneakers with an ensemble you might not normally think to do so. I love wearing my Nike’s with — well, just about anything; a colorful, cute dress, cozy sweatshirt, jean shorts, you name it. There’s just something chic about this laid-back look. Remember last month when I styled an outfit from head-to-toe for under $200? It was in partnership with Kohl’s — here’s the link, if you missed it. (That boater hat i ..read more

Yeah, you’d totally rock the crop top trend — or are you already? All right, Monday. Let’s do this… Get the look: Turn on your JavaScript to view content /// … OR let’s talk about the weekend and whatnot for a bit. How was yours? Any good stories? Wink. // Not much here, but I’m happy to be reporting that. It felt so good to slow down and spend downtime de la piscine on my end. The last week in particular was one of the busiest I’ve had in awhile, which you can read about in this post if you missed it. (I hope you had a chance to do the same!) I shared a snap of today’s ensem ..read more

An easy ensemble: Shredded skinny jeans and slouchy shirt. Outfit: top | jeans |shoes |bag | sunglasses | lip color Turn on your JavaScript to view content Every girl needs a pair of jeans in her closet that she can throw on with — well, anything else in her closet. Any occasion, anywhere. Related: How to Wear Wide-Leg Jeans // Lately, I’ve been rockin’ a pretty laid back, easygoing aesthetic — which would explain why these high-waist jeans have quickly become my go-to pair of denim… And the foundation for many outfits. Weekdays or not, there’s no combination I’ve grown t ..read more