Wearing: A jumpsuit

Finally a jumpsuit. After posting about my onezie crush more than a year ago, I finally found one and have yet to spare it from any special occasion. From a baby shower to my boyfriend's birthday dinner, this thing a one-piece wonder.

Jumpsuit: Thrifted (cool options here, here and here)

Clutch: Zara (old, similar)

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Lipstick: MAC Brave Red

Wearing: A maternity top?

"That'll be cute when you need maternity clothes." - Chris

Top: Thrifted (similar)

Shorts: Gap (similar)
Sunglasses: Free People (here in blue)

Shoesday

So I have a little bit of a t-strap infatuation and by that I mean I recently acquired two new pairs (black and bone), totaling my collection to three. Yes, probably excessive but I just love the look and I know they'll always be classic.

Clockwise from top left:

Aldo

See by Chloe

Nasty Gal

Steve Madden

Isabel Marant

Aldo

Nordstrom

Urban Outfitters

Wearing: Army green

And, I'm back.

Summer has sort of slipped away and aside from typical excuses for my absence (photographer was out of town, lack of time, lack of patience), well - I'm gonna say it - I didn't really feel like blogging. Life was happening and I was living it; not pausing for an outfit post in front of my beloved brick wall.

So after my six-week hiatus, I learned something. This blog needs to work for me. Not the other way around. And interestingly enough, in these six weeks my style has evolved a bit. I cherish simplicity. Basics are my best friends and uncomplicated clothes are fun to me. Less trendy, more classic. Okay, sometimes a little trendy.

I now own a Joie tee and thanks to my friend Anj, I pronounce the brand correctly. It's Jo-wah, soft j. I practically live in these jorts and these Sam Edelmans. Oh, and outerwear. Because apparently Chicago forgot how to do summer.

Jacket: Gap (similar here and here)

Top: Joie (love this dotted version)

Shorts: Gap (out of stock, similar)

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Yesterday at Madewell

Huge success yesterday at my Madewell event. It was a beautiful day and people were just in the mood to shop. Friends popped in and out to enjoy teeny tiny muffins, Madewell's newest stuff, and the awesome Summer sale happening right now (additional 40% off sale sticker!) . I sold this striped top 4 times (here in red) and my friend got the most amazing classic tote.

Top: Forever 21 (love this one)

Jeans: Madewell 

Shoes: Madewell (sold out online but love these)

Necklaces: Forever 21 (similar here and here)

Lipstick: MAC So Chaud