Bean and the Stalk

Happy Tuesday that feels like a fake Monday!Hope you had a good long weekend. Although I enjoyed the time off, it feels good to start a new week... and the fact that it's short definitely helps. So does this summer weather. I remember the first year I moved to Chicago, that summer took forever to come. It was June and the weather was still in the 50s, and that's when I wondered if I would ever be able to buy shorts again. So I'm not complaining over these hot temps!**Don't hold me to this ... View Post

Can you ever have enough LBDs? Hint: The correct answer is no.I can't tell you how many black dresses I own. I actually I can, but you would totally judge me. Maybe it's the slimming factor, or the fact that black just looks good on everyone and instantly makes you look important, but they're my go-to for any remotely important event. This dress is from a brand called Of Mercer, which I discovered from my old blog Jess & Jill. I've worn it to many weddings, and have even dressed it down ... View Post

This post is dedicated to... wait for it...TONIGHT'S BACHELORETTE PREMIERE! I am so excited to watch and tweet (you can follow along at @JillBadlotto) along with tonight's premiere. I love Jojo and although I was rooting for her to win last season, I'm so happy she didn't so she could be this season's Bachelorette.I even dressed up for the occasion. [ Dress: Badgley Mischka ] [ Heels: Christian Louboutin ]Photos by: Heidy of BECLOTHESMINDEDWill you be watching?x Jill ... View Post

This is what second day hair (actually, third day hair) looks like. But red lipstick can cover anything, right?We owe a lot to the girl who made top-knots popular.I just picked up these pants from the Rosemont outlets and they're perfect for a casual weekend, which goes hand-in-hand with messy hair. And because I like to look somewhat put together (even though the current state of my messy closet says otherwise), I throw on a red lipstick when I'm too lazy to even put on mascara. But that's what ... View Post

God, I love weddings.And I'm really dead serious. I love any excuse to dress up and go dancing (bonus points for an open bar), and I really love when weddings are out of state so I get to travel. This past weekend I headed to North Carolina with friends for a wedding and it was a ton of fun. The wedding was held at Betty's Creek Vineyard and had the most beautiful views I've ever seen. I'll be sharing more from my trip a little later!But for now, here's what I wore.[ Dress: Asos Cold Shoulder ... View Post

Hellooooo from the other siiiiiideeeeeeee...This shirt is definitely outside of the box, despite the photos being taken in a box.It's very business in the front, party in the back. And definitely not in my typical color palette, but when in Los Angeles...[ Top: AQ/AQ ] [ Skirt: 5/48 from Saks Off 5th ] [ Booties: Vince. ] [ Sunglasses: Kate Spade ]Photos by: Adam Badlottox Jill ... View Post