I broke my hermit streak this week by going out tonight for one of CitySwarm’s patio series at the Crossing. My friend Courtney and I both enjoy putting sweats on right after work, overeating and watching television. It’s not a glamorous life, but it’s the life I live when I can. I reserved Monday and Tuesday this week as days to caught up on life–edit wedding photos and nap and I spiced up Wednesday by meeting a slew of new people and drinking Summer Shandies out on a bar patio, thanks to CitySwarm’s invitation. I need to start registering for more events and experience the city of Chicago. I enjoy organized events where I don’t have to do the planning and organizing, it’s really the best way to get my butt out there to meet people and see new places.
[white bustier and maxi dress by f21, thrifted belt, shoes c/o blowfish, bag by badgley mischka, accessories from kie&kate]
I wore this maxi dress when I first moved to Chicago and you can see it here. This time, I wore the dress as a skirt and added a white bustier and heels, the perfect outfit for a couple drinks and to meet new people on a hot day.
My fabulous friend Courtney wearing a dress by H&M and heels by Jessica Simpson.
The ladies of CitySwarm! Grace, Lindsay (the founder), Emily
P.S. to see more photos, check out my guest post over at Sartoriography
Aaaand, happy birthday, mommy!
Hehe, sweats, overeating, and watching TV you say? Guilty, that is SO my fave past time. And loving how you've put this awesome outfit together. The maxi is gorg & perfectly paired with your bustier & skinny belt. And the wedges are adorable -of course!! Happy almost Friday hun. xx veronika
love ur bustier!!! <3
Such an adorable look…loving that maxi as a skirt. And once again, I want your shoes!!
Yay for you getting out of the house! I think that the white bustier and maxi dress were made for each other. You look gorgeous as usual!
gorgeous! that top looks really lovely. i can't wear anything like that as i don't have the rack for it!
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eepp! this outfit rocks. Love the maxi with the bustier, never would have put an outfit like this together, but it works beautifully!
I've seen that maxi at F21 before and I love how you turned it into a skirt. Sometimes whey they label a dress as a maxi it isn't (which is frustrating) but it can easily be turned into a maxi skirt! The bustier is so beautiful! Love the way you styled this outfit!
sucha great printed maxi skirt! LOVE it!
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love the eyelet top!
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in love w that bustier! what a perfect outfit! ๐
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wow ๐ ๐ beautiful!!
love the top :))
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Love the look! The pattern of that maxi is so gorgeous, and that bustier is amazing! Glad you broke your hermit streak!
you seriously have the best clothes… we should share closets hehe ๐
Love the busitier and fab idea turning maxi dress into maxi skirt….i must try that when summer comes! xx
such lovely photos and I adore that skirt!
I'm stunned by your gorgeous head of hair. Always wanted waves or curls because my hair is so straight. And my childhood friend, who had thick curls, wanted stick straight hair. Love the bohemian vibe of your skirt and bag. Have yet to explore Chicago, but I heard there is a Topshop opening soon!
I love love love that bustier. And the fact that you went with a skinny belt is perfect.
That print is really amazing. I'm always so impressed by F21's prints!
LOVE that skirt. The whole look is rad! I am sure you have had about a gazillion people tell you this, but I am obsessed with your hair. ๐
xo L
That white bustier is stunning on you and can I just say that I love the blond hair back? The strawberry was striking but the blond is so lovely.
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I so like this outfit of yours! Very pretty! ๐
CitySwarm ~ what a great idea! Excited to check out their future events.
In love with that maxi skirt! The combo with that sweetheart white bustier amazing! The skinny belt so chic, the grey wedges I love!
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lovely outfit!!!
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I've been looking for a white corset forever. I'm disappointed I didn't see that at Forever 21. Your outfit is great. New follower
so beautiful!
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