Golden

I celebrated my golden birthday this past weekend.

New wedges that will take me into fall.

The Victorian ring my mother got on her golden birthday. My parents set two diamonds from my grandmother's anniversary band on either side of the garnet center stone. It means so much to me.

Romper: from Green Gable, Shoes: Steve Madden @ DSW, Necklace: Akira , Nail Polish: Chanel - Peridot

Bit of Leopard

Leopard flats: Target, Leopard top: thrifted, Dress: The Limited, Necklace: Akira, Sunglasses: Forever 21

A Departure

Not my usual feminine uniform.

Necklace from the Chicago fashion phenom, Akira

Thrifted boots Fly Vintage wisely pushed me to buy

Puttin' on the Ritz

If you're blue and you don't know where to go to

why don't you go where fashion sits....

Shot at The Ritz Carlton, Chicago - dream-like lunch spot with photogenic architecture

I proudly marched in wearing an affordably stylish look.

Skirt and scarf:  Thrifted, Top (actually a dress): American Apparel, Purse: H&M, Shoes: Michael Michael Kors @ Marshalls

Photos by Dana Schultz Kwit

A Perfect Pairing

High waisted skirts and fancy tops - 'till death do us part. 

The combo is a great alternative to a cocktail dress for wedding attire, as seen here.

Hey love.

Skirt and shoes: thrifted, Top: The Limited, Purse: Dandelion Vintage c/o Fly Vintage

Photos by Chris Lazzerini

Mint Meltaway

Hot mint dress for a hot summer night.

Fly Vintage gave me this 70's dress. She found it back in 2002 while building her collection. I'm simply giving it a good home.

Dress: Vintage - from Fly Vintage's collection, Purse: thrifted
 

A Sherbet

A pristine cluster of houses. Gardens and old-timey front porches. Chicago is so beautiful.

I love this necklace.  It has everything going for it - unique, handmade in Chicago, and affordable too.

Necklace by purpleandlime , $20

Shoes and shirt: thrifted, Skirt: gift from Fly Vintage (it's vintage Todd Oldham)

Change Up

Summer.....

....is inspiration.

A nifty little scarf remixes the look.

Skirt: Forever 21, Shades: Gap, All the rest: Thrifted

Total cost:  Under $45

Photography by Krystle Ansari - Fly Vintage