A month ago when Tieka asked if I was interested in meeting up with fellow bloggers in Chicago, I exclaimed “Yes!” This became an excuse to shop, catch up with Tieka and meet some amazing ladies. I spent the night at Tieka’s Friday night. Since her hubby was off recording their band’s next album, it was officially a sleepover and I got to sleep on Brett’s side of the bed! Haha! She has the cutest cats named Ultra Mega and Sergeant Death hehehe. They‘re fat, hairy and cute, but a tad creepy. They sit and stare at you constantly. Just this morning I was explaining to her how Ultra Mega was creepily staring at me while I sat on the couch and she nonchalantly responds, “oh they ALWAYS do that. Just look at Sarg” And I look over into the kitchen and off in the distance is this cat staring straight into my soul.
Anyways, We spent the day shopping and doing lots of walking. Tieka and I are both..well lazy so we frequented any opportunity to take a break and sit down. I bought these amazing cut offs from Levis that day and changed into them immediately. I was sweating so much ha.
[shorts by levis, tank dress (worn as a top) by t by alexander wang, jacket by zara, accessories from urban outfitters and f21, oxford flats by aldo, sunglasses by marc by marc jacobs]
Tieka! My little ray of sunshine
We met up with Between Laundry Days, Caffeinerd , Sartoriography , Clothes, inter alia , Makeunder My Life , Defying My Closet, and Fashion Therapist. I love when a group of strangers can get together and have so much to talk about. It was so interesting to learn about the other girls–what their interests are, about their careers and why and how they started their blog. We also enjoyed some delicious food and drinks from Quartino’s. Nom nom!
Tabitha of Fashion Therapist & Clare of Between Laundry Days
Great photos! And I agree—hearing about so many different professions was awesome…I feel like I'm in such a speech-language pathology/education bubble most of the time.
I'm moving to Chicago area at the end of May and would love to join you girls if you ever have another blogger meet up. I realize I am creepily inviting myself, lol, but I'm determined to get out and meet fun people in my new exciting home! ๐
Love the outfit. I really dig the aldo shoes I saw a pair similar to that at h&M someone must have have seen me eyeballing them because when i finally made up y mind and went back to get it they were gone lol.
I would absolutely love to meet and greet other bloggers so I can learn more tips and ideas for my blog! =]
blogger meet ups sound so much fun, I really hope I get to go to one soon!
lovelove, M.
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you look adorable! I'm moving to chicago this summer and hopefully there will be another meet up that I can crash!
For as long as i lived in Michigan I never took a trip to Chicago. I still kick myself for it. Sounds like a great weekend. love the shorts, and jacket, heck i love it all!
Yay! I'm so SO glad you and Tieka made the trip out to Chicago yesterday. It was awesome hanging out and chatting with you. Oh, and thanks SO much for taking these gorgeous pictures!
Just discovered your blog through Tieka's, I love it ๐ Have added you to my google reader ๐
oooo trip looks like a wild success! LOVE the new cut offs! WELCOME SUMMER!! ur such a doll! xo, Kim http://www.crowded-closet.com
You have been so busy! So many meet ups! Oh I bet it is so much fun! Every time I stumble across pictures you have taken I am always in Awe! You have some mad skills lady. Congrats on getting Style Icon!!! That is so great! I sort of gave up on that for some reason. . . . I am so happy to see that you got it though! You deserved it a LOOOOONG time ago! You look stunning in these photos and I actually just realized that I think we have the same sun glasses! They are brilliant right?
Hahahah! That first whole paragraph kills me! I had so much fun with you this weekend!! Can't wait to see you next Saturday!
hahaha, I have a friend who hates cats, because she says they're always up to something. Cats are so mysterious.
I think the last minute shorts work really well with the whole outfit. You look great here!
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It was great meeting you and Tieka last night…thanks for driving all the way to meet up! Hope the ride back wasn't too long for you guys. Can't wait until next time.
Thank you so much for coming out this weekend, and thanks for the lovely pictures!
you look effortlessly chic in such a simple outfit. the color palette is refreshing and i love how you layered the necklaces. and as always, your hair is the best accessory ๐ glad you had fun in the windy city ๐
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Sounds like a lot of fun! Your entire outfit is SO cute!! Love your cut-offs ๐
Unravelled Threads
i love the jacket! you look fresh and glowing dear!
i'm planning on getting that rosary necklace! i'm glad i saw your post. now i want to get that necklace more than ever.
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Hi! I just came across your blog via crowded closet and I love it! You are adorable! I love your hair oh so much!
I have a quick question, where did you get your blog layout? How do you do the link things at the top {under your website logo}?? I am a little lost in the blogspot world when it comes to anything technical ๐ Anyways, thanks in advance for any help you can give me!
Meg
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great color of that jacket!! This outfit is hot! Thanks for the support over at the blog!! Kiss! xoxo
lobe what your all wearing you look great x
by lobe i meant love ha x
your hair is a-mazing and i love your jewelry. what a cute blog you havE!
You look amazing! I love the layering of the necklaces.