Bean and the Stalk

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STRIPED SWEATER WEATHER

One of my best friends from childhood said this sweater makes me look like a "humanoid hipster BB8" and I couldn't agree more. Also since my husband is a huge Star Wars fan, he's probably going to want me to wear this sweater all the time. You can tell in these close up shots that we went out in the rain to shoot these (those droplets on my head is not dandruff, I use my head and shoulders). This is also one of my favorite streets in Chicago. I love driving down it during the fall and ... View Post

MAGICAL POSITANO

I'm so excited to share these photos from Positano! After flying into London and then heading to Rome, we spent two days in Positano right in the middle of our Europe trip. When planning our trip we really wanted to make it there but we weren't too sure we could fit it in. At the last minute we decided to squeeze it in between Rome and Paris (#YOLO) and I am SO glad we did. Even though it was only for one night, Positano was the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my life. People are not ... View Post

FUN NIGHT WITH ATHLETA

Lately I've picked up an activity that I absolutely used to dread... running. Shockingly, I'm starting to get to the point where I actually enjoy my runs (who am I?!?!). So I've been on the hunt for more workout gear to keep my stride going, and my bestie Heidy of BECLOTHESMINDED just knew how much I needed new workout gear and decided to host an event! Okay, just kidding... but it is perfect timing. Not only is Heidy an amazing stylist(not exaggerating when I send her photos of 99% of my ... View Post

LOUNGE-WORTHY SWEATERS

According to my own personal scientific study, if you don't come home and immediately change into comfy clothes, there's a 65% chance you're a psychopath. Kidding. But not. You'll never catch me watching The Bachelor on my couch in anything other than my super comfy, sometimes embarrassing, lounge clothes. So one of my favorite things about winter (outside of the best excuse to not leave my house) is purchasing big comfy sweaters. And one of my rules for investing in a sweater - no matter how ... View Post

FIVE EASY WAYS THAT MEAN MORE THAN THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Image via Lakeshore Lady One of my favorite things about being a blogger is having a small, little area of the internet that's mine. Whether that's used to dress up in some of my favorite clothes, share my travels, or talk about Chicago's unpredictable weather, it's a small reflection of who I am and my creative outlet outside of work and everyday life. I had a blog post ready for this week about my favorite turtle neck and chino pants, but can't bring myself to push the publish button on what ... View Post

Falling in Love with Rome

This was the part of the trip when I made it to the motherland! After flying to London first on our Europe trip, my husband and I met my parents in Rome. It was my first time in Italy and since I'm 100% Italian, I've been itching to go my whole life. And it lived up to everything I hoped it would be and more! We stayed at this beautiful Airbnb that I can't recommend enough. It's in the perfect location (we got in very late that night and walked 2 minutes to Campo de Fiori for pizza and there ... View Post