Sometimes I romanticize my trips back to Chicago thinking I’ll frolic from one friend’s place to another, facing no traffic or annoying pedestrians all whilst carrying the most upbeat, positive mood. Never. Happens. I get pissed at every driver on my way there and I have no patience. But the journey to visit Haley, Karrin, Merl and Karyn was worth it, as it always is and hanging out with them makes me forget the Chicago restaurant that didn’t inform me pickles came on the burger (and because I’m so dramatic, I was sure this would leave my day in complete ruins) and the extreme heat and humidity I wasn’t mentally and physically equipped to handle without constant air conditioning. Merl describes me as “fussy,” but I’m glad my friends accept me and my neurosis.
In other news, I styled a weather inappropriate outfit to wander the streets of Chicago and visit the Randolph Street Market. I really wanted to wear this pink jacket and so I styled it with a pair of cut off shorts, a loose white tee and a pair of leopard wedges which were eventually replaced with leopard print flats once the blisters appeared. At 26, my feet just aren’t what they used to be.
[top by Wilfred, vintage necklace owl gift from Dethrose Vintage, jacket from Zara, shorts by Levi’s, wedges c/o Lori’s Shoes, sunglasses by House of Harlow, ring c/o INPINK, watch c/o BCBG, serpent ring c/o Courtney Kaye]
My ladies, Karyn and Merl at Karyn’s booth at the Randolph Street Market
Photos by Jack
Natasha Fatah says
Looks like you guys are having so much fun! 🙂
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modern Suburbanites says
gorgeous photos!
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Megan, The Frugalista Diaries says
such a great look, love the jacket
Xo Megan
Kristin and Lindsay: Passport To Style says
that jacket is super cute!
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~Jeimy~ says
amazing pictures and great look Love the your hair soo pretty and fun!
Monica Modzelewski says
I love the jacket Andrea! Even if I think that you are crazy for wearing it in the summer heat!
– Monica
Samara says
It was worth it to be "inappropriate";that's a cute jacket!
Love those beautiful, fabulous chairs just sitting outside at your table!
Michelleesque says
You look absolutely gorgeous in that jacket!
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Lyndzie says
great outfit – sounds like all the stress was worth it though! lol
fashionable footprints
alissa b says
gorgeous jacket! well, despite all that i hope it was a wonderful time…these are such gret photos! i especially love that last photo 🙂
great photos, great post!
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Mara de Almeida says
Love the outfit! The jacket is gorgeous (:
You look amazing and I loev your blog
xoxo
Erin says
That jacket is fabulous!
Well... says
Looks like such a great time there!
I love the pink jacket and your leopard wedges. Your shoes are always the best 😉
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blue roses says
i'm only 25, and already even certain flats are giving me blisters and turning me into a bloody mess. sigh.
all your chicago posts are making me yearn to plan a (non-working, non-professional) visit. seems like a fun, rad place!
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Merrybelly says
Love the outfit! The color if the jacket is pretty 🙂
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barefootandvintage says
i just adore that last photo. it makes me want to start a pin board named "girlfriends." 🙂 also, you're beautiful. xo
Jennifer says
And aren't your friends super cute too!
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Lola says
Not only are you fabulous,but so are your friends! Love it!
-Lola
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Maggie ☮ says
You look amazing as always! (wind swept or not) haha <3
Olivia Law says
Gorgeous photos! Just discovered your blog and it's official to say I'm in love.
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Bettina Thuland Schrøder says
Love your leo wedges 🙂
– Bettina
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Ladies Leather Jacket says
I really like your outfit here, simple and chic!!