Sew Cute

For a day spent shopping in the city I wanted to look my best! So, I paired a simple denim button down with one of my favorite Topshop skirts. I love this skirt because it has so many great fall colors. Over the shirt I layered a blue cardigan to pick up the blues in the skirt. Denim shirts are a major staple for me (If you couldn't tell!). I love layering them with sweaters and cardigans to create a layered look. Not to mention they go with practically anything. From skirts to colored pant they go with practically everything in my wardrobe. 

To add some sparkle to my look I added a fun statement necklace. This necklace matches a lot of my fall outfits because of its great fall colors! Then for shoes I wore one of my favorite pair of tall brown boots. To finish off the look I stacked my go-to bracelets and wore my Henri Bendel watch. 

It's all in the details! I am loving this currently bracelet stack. It features my two favorite Alex and Ani bracelets as well as a fun spikey piece from Nordstrom. 

Where it's from: 

Shirt: Lucky Brand 

Sweater: Aerie 

Skirt: Topshop 

Tights: Nordstrom 

Boots: Michael Kors 

Necklace: J Crew 

Watch: Henri Bendel 

Bracelets: Nordstrom & Alex and Ani

Check out my super cute blogger friends Cassidy and Mariah! 

Cassidy- The Yellow Window

Mariah- Chambery and Champagne

A snap from the Lush store and the hotel lobby! I love this super modern tree. I wish I could have one in my own house! 

I was so excited to finally eat at the Shake Shack in Chicago. Literally Shake Shack as the best burger and fries you will ever eat. It is for sure my favorite fast food place in the city. Not to mention I tried their ice cream and its to die for. 

Where is your favorite place to eat a burger and fries? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

We checked out Forever 21 on Michigan Avenue and I have to say I was impressed. In the past I wasn't a big fan of their quality but it has drastically improved since I have last shopped there! They have some amazing pieces that were very chic. This section and display I loved. I love the idea of pastels for winter! 

After we ate dinner we stopped at the Ghiradelli store for a little treat, even though we had dessert at the restaurant. But, you can never get enough chocolate! I tried a chocolate bar inspired by wine and it was to die for. 

Here are a few snap shots of the city. I love Chicago during the holidays because there are lights everywhere. 

The Ghiradelli store is too cute! Reminds me of a vintage soda fountain shop. 

One of my favorites store windows that we passed. Although I don't shop at ZARA this window was perfect. I love the twinkling lights and the sparkle it features. 

Do you have any fun plans for Thanksgiving break? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

Shedd Aquarium 

This past friday I went the aquarium downtown Chicago. I love going to the aquarium because who doesn't love fish, whales, and dolphins??? No one. You are never to old to go the aquarium! It was a fun day and I went with my good friend Maureen and my mom. It's our little tradition to go in the summer so it was fun to go again. 

My Outfit: 

Shirt: J Crew 

Shorts: J Crew 

Necklace: J Crew 

Shoes: Sperry Top-Sider 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani 

Watch: Michael Kors

The day after my birthday Cassidy and I went downtown Chicago to go shopping. I was very disappointed though because Vineyard Vines on Michigan Ave close, which was the store I wanted to go to the most. However, we still had a very good shopping day. I got a few things at Topshop that were pretty good deals then I scored a lot of good stuff at J Crew for 50% off. J Crew at 50% off is my favorite kind of J Crew. I mean who passes up $10 chino shorts? No one. 

Here we are with all of our bags after we ate dinner! 

Our two main stops on our shopping trip. 

Here is my super yummy dessert I ate at Volare. Volare is an Italian restaurant a little bit off Michigan Avenue. If you are ever in the city you NEED to try it! It is way better then any place you will find near all of the tourist attractions!  

For my outfit I kept things pretty casual and comfortable because I knew I would be doing a lot of walking. I first wore a fun pair of striped shorts. They are super light and give off a nautical vibe. My shirt is just a plain white pocket tee with a fun sequin pineapple on the pocket. I kept my necklace simple because I didn't want to distract from the embellished pocket. So I wore my tortoise shell monogram necklace. For other jewelry I wore big rhinestone earrings (a birthday gift), Alex and Ani bangles, a Kate Spade bracelet, and my signature watch. My shoes are probably the most exciting part of the outfit because I have been wanting them for so long! They are a pair of gold Jack Rogers and I am obsessed. Then I am carrying a black small Longchamp tote (also a birthday gift). 

Where it's from: 

Shorts: Dry Goods 

Shirt: J Crew 

Belt: Aerie

Shoes: Jack Rogers 

Bag: Longchamp 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani & Kate Spade 

Earrings: Kate Spade 

Necklace: Jane.com 

Sunglass strap: Lilly Pulitzer 

We had a lovely lunch outside on Michigan Avenue. I had a prime rib sandwich with fries and it was very good! 

We stopped at Magnolia Bakery and it was pretty good! I got one of the cupcakes of the month which was a strawberry cupcake. It was super fresh and berry yummy (sorry I had to throw in the pun).