Drake Staycation: Part 2

These photos were taken at the Gazebo right outside the Drake by the Oak Street Beach entrance as we were leaving for the weekend.

It looks all well and good here, but later that day was when we had that crazy tornado scare here in Chicago. I kind of freaked out and hid in our bathroom at home with all my valuables. Luckily we were safe.

Kind of a crazy ending to such a relaxing weekend.

Beannie: Forever 21

Chain necklace: Oia Jules

Black necklace: Forever 21

Buffalo Check shirt: Forever 21(similar)

Jeans: Seven for All Man Kind

Booties: Old Navy

Coat: Zara

Watch: La Mer

Lips: Nars "Heatwave"

Drake Staycation: Part 1

Almost a year ago my husband won a night's stay at the Drake Hotel on Michigan Avenue, but we have been so busy traveling this year that this "staycation" almost got missed. In the last month of the certificate's validity we snagged a room and then planned from there. 

Nicole was kind enough to suggest Del Frisco's for our date night, which turned out to be amazing. If you have never been and have lived in Chicago for as long as I have you will get a kick out of eating in what used to be the old Esquire theater. Fun memory about the Esquire Theater: Last time I was in that building I saw the documentary "Supersize Me" with my roommate and we felt so gross afterwards that we walked all the way home!

My husband and I enjoyed the dinner, and the fact that it was only about a half a block from the hotel which helped since it was pouring buckets outside. But even that didn't stop us from talking a walk over to Forever Yogurt on Chicago Avenue to get dessert. After that we enjoyed some free cable and each other's company. Not often that you get that uninterrupted alone time with out all the distractions.

Anyone else enjoy a little staycation lately? Where did you go?

Coat: Zara

Dress: Antropologie

Turtleneck: J. Crew

Necklace: Forever 21 (old)

Watch: La Mer via Stitch

Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Boots: Banana Republic

Rehearsal Dinner Glam

This was what I wore to the rehearsal dinner for my friend Amy's wedding. I know this dress may seem a little summery but I wanted to get at least one wear in before winter struck. Luckily it was a pretty warm evening compared to temperatures lately. I made the dress more cold-weather-appropriate with this camel cape, dark statement necklace and gray suede pumps. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: Dress: London Times / Necklace  / Cape  / Bracelet / Bag / Heels (similar)

Shawl Sweater

Some days you wake up and wish you could stay in your pajamas. Since that was not an option, I wore the next best thing: leggings and a cozy sweater. Basically the public version of sweatpants and a bathrobe. This "bathrobe" is going to come in mighty handy when I need and extra layer to throw on to make my way over to yoga or the gym. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: Tee / Sweater / Leggings (my absolute favorite for the last 3 yrs) / Boots (similar) / Necklace (J. Crew Factory 50% off right now!!) / Nails / Lips

Shecky's Girls Night in Chicago

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to get to spend a night with my Lobas. That's my group of girlfriends that I met through hot yoga, and I have been happy to have as friends ever since. We were even lucky enough to get a surprise visit from Emily (next to me on the bottom) who snuck in from Colorado! 

We all met up at Union Station's Shecky's Girls Night Out and then took our pack over to Nellcote were we caught up on all the news in each others' lives. And boy was there a lot! And scarfed down 6 pizzas! No joke. 

So lucky to have these amazing beautiful women in my life! Love my yoga lobas!  

OUTFIT DETAILS: Skirt (currently 50% off!!) / Hat / Turtleneck / Boots (currently 40% off with code cyber) / Bow Belt