Since I turned 26 last week, I celebrated by 1. getting a quarter sleeve on my right arm (which isn’t near completion yet.) 2. Visiting Chicago last weekend. It was an exciting week.
Since moving from Chicago, I’ve realized how much I miss my friends and I knew I wanted to reunite with them as a way to celebrate my belated birthday. Merl was gracious enough to let me stay with her and terrorize her kitties. And of course, hanging out with Merl and Karyn, I went to a handful of new bars I never tried when living there including Honky Tonk, Five Star and Beauty Bar and made a trip to visit Karyn’s vintage booth for Dethrose Vintage at the Vintage Bazaar.
[used leopard print jacket from an online auction (thanks mom!), sweater from Forever 21, Rayban sunglasses c/o Shades Daddy, jeans c/o J Brand, boots c/o MIA Shoes, vintage necklace, bag by Rebecca Minkoff]
The unfinished tatt
This was a pretty simple outfit I threw together to be comfortable for a day of shopping and I of course had to find a top to wear to let my tattoo play peak-a-boo.
the tattoo (at least the beginnings of it) is incredible! you look so beautiful and sultry. very jealous of your boots as well.
i turned 25 sort of recently (shit, time flies), and i never ever properly celebrate. quarter birthday? can i do that?
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the beginning of that tattoo is remarkable! Happy 26th 🙂
Love your necklace and your bubbly smile, as always! <3
Rory
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CHICTOPIA
LOVE your new tatt! Hope you had a great time when you were in town. Miss your face and our lunch dates.
You look stunning.
The tat looks soo good already cant wait to see the finished product…I am also investing in some new ink soon!
Happy Bday!
xoxo
Amy
i love that coat and your sleeve looks incredible!!
<3 steffy
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There's something about your hair that just goes perfectly with leopard print. I can't wait to see the finished tattoo!
XOXO, Lindsey
Love those boots!
xoxo
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gorgeous photos! i love your tattoo!
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Whoa! We really looove your blog and your amazing style!! We love your whole looks in this post, esp your leopard jacket! And your tattoo looks like a gorgeous lace! Love it. We'd love to read more, so, following for sure!! 😉 Oh and FYI, we have a Val's Day special DIY tutorial on our new blogpost. We hope you could drop by if you have time! 😉 HAPPY VAL'S DAY gorgeous!!
Love,
MLU the blog.
Your hair looks amazing! happy birthday!!!
oh my gosh! i want your leopard coat!!
Oooh, can't wait to see the finished result of that tattoo! Your definitely the kind of girl who could rock one 🙂
Adore the leopard coat, and of course, your boots. Haha, gorgeous as always Andrea!
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Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute. Your bday was last week????? What day???? Mine was the 6th! Go Aquarians! Love your leopard coat dear and your tat looks effing sweet so far! Happy belated bday!
um, can i just say how awesome this look is, that coat is amazing!!! and totally loving the new tattoo, can't wait to see it finished! btw, happy belated bday 🙂
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you look lovely!
and i love the beauty bar in chicago! it's such an amazing place.
I am loooving the tattoo! Beautiful and so feminine. Can't wait to see the finished product 🙂
you look absolutely gorgoeus! I really love this fierce outfit!
XoXo
Plami
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When is the next visit?! It was so much fun but went by too fast! Can't wait to see the finished tat!!
love the boots! are they comfy? your use of light in ur photos are gorgeous!
love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit
omg…love your tattoo peeking out!
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
First of all i must say i love your tat its super cool and i love it peaking through from the off shoulder sweater.
then again you always look great love. 🙂
Cymone
xo
my goodness your tattoo is gorgeous! and merl is so freaking amazing – these photos are beautiful.
Definitely can't wait to see the whole tatt! =] Happy Belated lady! <3
Love everything about this -especially your boots! I cannot wait to see your finished tattoo!
xo Jennifer
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I'm really loving the tattoo Andrea!
You look amazing and happy belated! Your tattoo looks like its going to be amazing! I myself have my share and love seeing a beautiful and fashionable lady rocking an awesome tattoo!
xo
Lo
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