CHICAGO RECAP VIA INSTAGRAM

The view from Christina's parents house was absolutely breath taking. We spent much of the day lounging in those green chairs drinking ginger beer. 

My look for the 4th naturally included my favorite hat & monogramed swim suit thanks to Rah Rah.

I think Christina was about ready to kill me after I stopped to take yet another flower picture. I couldn't help it! They all were so beautiful :)

A little car selfie in my new kimono on the way to dinner.

Naturally I had to pick the IHOP flavor from Flirty Cupcake...I'm powerless before anything that contains bacon. 

Stopped for a afternoon pick me up at Dollop Coffee // Outfit Details

I loved seeing all of the different painted chairs from Wrigley Field on our stroll down Michigan Avenue. 

Travel Outfit: TOPSHOP knit crop | BCBG floral skirt c/o BELK | MADEWELL denim jacket | J.CREW panama hat | KATE SPADE ipad mini case

All photos via @SideSmileStyle 

LINCOLN SQUARE

OLD NAVY embroidered linen dress (30% off with code HAPPY) | MARC JACOBS crossbody (similar) | c/o FRENCH CONNECTION hallie sandals (last seen here & here) | J.CREW panama hat | KAREN WALKER sunglasses | VITA FEDE bracelets | c/o TAUDREY hashtag stamped necklace

This past week I was able to head up to Chicago to visit one of my dearest friends from college. From cruising on the lake for the 4th to exploring on Michigan Ave we had a pretty packed 5 days. Here are some of the highlights: We grabbed dinner one night at the newly renovated Paris Club with my big cousin Nick. I highly recommend the Lobster scrambled eggs...not to be dramatic but they will change your life. I had one of my top 5 iced soy chai lattes at Dollop, my caffeine fix of choice. And finally Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza did NOT disappoint!