With Easter weekend on the horizon and small glimpses of warmer weather, spring is in the air! After a long winter in Chicago, I'm ready for some sunshine and 70 degree weather. One of the best things about this season is the easy/breezy fashion. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some of my favorite finds, starting with the cutest spring dresses. Happy shopping!

It's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Typically this is the time of year when I host my annual Galentine's Day party. Over the past three years I've hosted a sleepover, a favorite things party, and a Galentine's brunch. It's one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends, so I'm super bummed I can't have it this year. Fingers crossed we can do a make-up event in the coming months when everything is safer. Since I won't be spending the day with my girls, I decided I would celebrate in another festive way - with fashion! The inspiration behind today's post: the subtle heart-patterned sweater and earrings I found at Loft over the weekend. Below, you'll find the most adorable heart sweaters, earrings, and necklaces to celebrate this Valentine's season. Enjoy!

Happy Monday everyone! I've seen a couple other bloggers do their roundup of the best 2020 products and I decided to join in. Throughout last year, there were 20 items that I consistently used, including my favorite jeans, blanket, and workout app. Below is my complete list of all the 2020 products I'll be bringing with me into 2021.

It's the last day of November and the last Fall Fashion post of the season. Over the last couple months, we've looked at some of my favorite trends, including leopard print, wide brim hats, and different sweater styles. Today's trend is all about the mini skirt. Even in the chillier weather, you can still rock a skirt - just pair it with a warm sweater and cute boots. Below you'll find my favorite skirt outfit, style inspiration, and where to purchase the cutest fall mini skirts.

Today marks the second to last post in my fall fashion series and it's one of my favorites. Throughout the series, this is the one trend I prepped, but wasn't expecting to love. Leopard print always seemed too bold for me, but then I found the below sweater at Nordstrom Rack and changed my tune. Since then, I've purchased another top, a cute pair of flats, and a fun mask. Check out some of my favorite ways to wear this print, as well as my Instagram muses below.

People may be starting to put up their Christmas decorations, but for me, the holiday season doesn't officially kick off until after Thanksgiving. That means, it's still fall in my books. Continuing my Fall Fashion series, I'm sharing a trend I'm seeing everywhere - long cardigans. As part of my sister photoshoot earlier in the season, my sister and I both bought different versions: hers was a long duster, mine was a shorter lace style. Check out some of my favorite photos from that shoot, as well as where to purchase your very own long cardigans.

I'm not going to lie to you - hats intimidate me. I don't know what it is, but whenever I wear one, I always feel like I'm trying too hard. This season, however, I've been seeing wide-brim hats all over Instagram and fell in love. When my sister was visiting earlier this month, we both decided to take the plunge and bought new hats. The plan was to have a mini sister photo-shoot while she was here, which seemed like the perfect time to try our hats out. Below is a snapshot of some of our photos, as well as style inspiration and the best hats to shop on the web.

Fall has officially arrived in Chicago and I'm so excited! I don't know about you, but as soon as the air gets crisp and the leaves start to change, I want to start singing "Sweater Weather" (if you know, you know). Which leads us to today's post - sweaters! I love fall fashion because it can be so effortless. Throw on jeans and a cute sweater, and you are good to go. 

A couple weekends ago, a group of friends and I met for brunch at Hampton Social. One-by-one, we each showed up, all wearing white. It was quite the coincidence! It got me thinking about the "no white after Labor Day" rule. White is one of my favorite shades to wear, so I've never shied away from wearing it come September.

 

Inspired by our brunch coincidence, I'm officially kicking off my month of Fall Fashion with my favorite pieces, all in beautiful shades of white.

One of the best things to come out of quarantine is the loungewear trend. Gone are the days of dressing up for work; instead, we're rocking comfort. I've started purchasing more fashionable loungewear so that I feel somewhat put together for both work and running errands. Most of my finds have come from Target and Loft, but I've also had luck at Costco and Gap. Below, I've rounded up some of my favorites, including those I've already purchased and ones that are sitting in my shopping cart.

This Fourth of July is going to look a little different than in years past. We may not be out on the lake, watching fireworks, and having big bashes, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate. My family is having a backyard BBQ and my friends and I are enjoying a picnic on the river - simple, but fun. If you're doing something similar, but still want to be festive, I've got you covered! Below are nine casual outfits you can easily throw together for a great Fourth of July look.

I'm currently in Charleston visiting my sister and brother-in-law, which means I'm surrounded by color. From Rainbow Row to swim trunks - blues, pinks, and yellows are everywhere. Pink is one of my favorites, especially the houses and flowers that helped inspire today's post.

A couple of years ago, I created a post all about shopping the best yellow finds on the web. To date, it's still one of my favorite fashion and home decor round ups. In honor of National Pink Day and my favorite Charleston color, I'm bringing it back. Below, find all the best pink finds online, including those in hot pink, blush, and bubble gum.

Happy First Day of Spring!

One of my favorite things about spring is all the flowers that begin to bloom. I live across from Grant Park and I can't wait to walk through it, experiencing all the colorful blooms. Since I can't always be outdoors surrounded by the beauty, I love bringing florals indoors through my wardrobe and decor. They add just the right amount of pattern, while also adding springtime colors. In honor of the first day of spring, I'm sharing some of my favorite floral finds, including cute dresses, tea towels, and jean jackets. Enjoy my favorite shopping finds below.

The colder months are just around the corner, which means winter fashion is on the horizon. One of my favorite choices this year is white lace. It's so feminine and can easily be dressed up for the holidays. My mom recently gave me one of her lace shirts and I've fallen in love with it. I've worn it to work with black slacks, as well as with jeans and booties for dinner with the girls. It's inspired me to add more lace to my wardrobe (que the Cyber Monday sales now). I've rounded up some of the cutest white lace tops from each of my go-to stores (all for under $100!), plus my favorite way to style my top below!

Even though it snowed in Chicago this week, I still consider everything prior to Thanksgiving fall. It's my favorite season, so I refuse to let it be cut short by snow. Once Thanksgiving is over, then I'll concede and accept that winter has arrived. ;)

Throughout the season, there are always a handful of items that I consistently use. Today, I'm sharing the top 13 that have become favorites this fall. From comfy pants to festive candles, my essentials are below.

The weekend before Independence Day was so busy and the Fourth didn't slow down. I experienced the holiday in the city for the first time, planned an epic girls' night out, and had a boat day on the lake.

It was a weekend full of sunshine, friends, and fireworks.

The Fourth of July is just around the corner and I can't wait! Fireworks are one of my all-time favorite things, so this holiday is made for me. This year, I'm staying in Chicago, BBQing and watching the fireworks on the beach with friends. Fifteen of us are also renting a boat on Lake Michigan over the weekend, which will amazing (as long as it doesn't rain)! 

I found the most comfortable dress for summer! And bonus, it's super flattering and has pockets. I bought it in two colors - one in black and one striped - because I loved it that much. Last weekend, I wore the black one for a day of rooftop bar-hopping and it was the perfect choice. The dress was lightweight, relaxed, and super cute. I started searching online for some other dresses of the same material and came across some great options. Below are my top nine styles to wear this summer. 

Boyfriend jeans are the best. As much as I love my skinny jeans, there's something so nice about a loose fit. I discovered my love for them when I found these ones at Old Navy. They have slight distressing, but can easily be styled for a business casual look. Last weekend, I wore mine with a striped shirt, blazer, and a short heel. It was the perfect brunch outfit!

Below, I'm sharing six of my favorite ways to style boyfriend jeans, from relaxed to business casual.