AL + LEXFriday Blues with a Hint of Pink
Posted on April 14, 2017
We made it to Friday! I am so excited for a few adventures coming up in the next few weeks, so thanks for following along :). I will give you a hint of what my upcoming adventures include: an ocean, flowers, and more flowers. Oh yes. As you can tell I have been on the floral fashion train because I cannot stop talking about them. I found my top on sale from Anthropologie and I thought it was perfect to wear in the city because it is long sleeved but still bright and cheery (writing this as I wore all black today…). I paired it with my jeans from Zara that are so comfy (and they are high rise!) and my bright pink M. Gemi flats. Anthro usually has a few great pieces on sale when I check out their site or in store (and make sure to grab some Voluspa candles while you’re at it) so make sure to take a peek.
I hope you enjoy your time with family and friends this weekend for Easter! And don’t stay at work too late today.. Happy Friday!
XO.
Lex
Top: Anthropologie // Jeans: Zara // Shoes: M. Gemi // Purse: Kate Spade // Shades: Wavvse
Photography by Brittany Benson
Spring Time Sippin’ in Chicago
Posted on March 20, 2017
Spring time is HERE and you know what that means?! Floral everything, flow-y tops and rooftop season is upon us! When it hits even 60 degrees in Chicago, it’s sandal season with no jackets sipping on Moscow mules. For tourists or locals alike, I always love going to Cindy’s Rooftop on top of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. It is half indoor and outdoor with stellar views of Millennium Park and the Lake. When the Cubs won, my gal pal Kati and I swung up to see the exciting chaos from above. It was a day to remember to say the least. When I stop by for an early evening cocktail or at night to see the city lights, I tend to wear a leather jacket in case I get cold, with boots, a long black tank top and ripped jeans. Trust me, the moment it it is warm for a consecutive 3 days in a row, I will be sporting my bright floral attire. Until then, leaning towards darker hues but gradually moving into spring!
In case you were trying to plan for the first warm day way in advance like myself, here are a few of my favorite rooftops in Chicago!
- Cindy’s Rooftop
- London House Rooftop
- Celeste
- Cerise @ the Virgin Hotel
- Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
Any other rooftops or neighborhoods you would like to know about? Comment below and ask away! Love recommending my favorite places!
XO.
Lex
Jacket: Helmut Lang (similar here and here!) // Boots: Aldo
Drink: the Grey Garden @ Cindy’s
Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Posted on March 10, 2017
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is always an event: you see the river dyed green, you eat lots of corned beef and cabbage, drink green beer, and bar hop all around the city. One of my favorite things about St. Patty’s Day is the people watching! Oh are the outfits fun. I wanted to share a ‘street chic’ St. Patrick’s Day outfit I’ll be sporting on Saturday (as Patty’s day happens early this year) as I brunch with friends, see the green river, and hop around Chicago to a few bars and friend’s apartments. I love the slight poof to my top as I have been noticing that as an up and coming style. I decided to jazz up my outfit a little more with an added neck scarf. Thank you Anthropologie for the cute outfit! What greenery will you be sporting?! Below are a few of my top Chicago go-tos for Patty’s Day festivities too.
Top 5 Restaurants/Bars to go to on St. Patty’s Day (Saturday March 11th and 17th)
*Don’t forget to download the app Tally (a bar tab on your phone without the hassle of using a credit card at busy hot spots!) and receive 20% off your tab at participating Chicago bars on St. Patty’s Day!
- Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub *Use Tally!
- City Winery Riverwalk: Small Irish bites and a live band throughout the day!
- IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge: It’s supposed to be cold on Saturday- this is an indoor rooftop! *Use Tally!
- Hubbard Inn: Tickets still available! *Use Tally! Bottomless mimosas and small bites for $40
- FADO Irish Pub: Because it’s Irish and they are celebrating on actual Patty’s Day too
All my luck,
Lex
Top: Anthropologie // Jeans: Anthropologie // Neck Tie: Anthropologie // Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Photography by Brittany Benson.
Buried in Berry
Posted on January 20, 2017
Berry shades have seemed to really pop this season and I love that it did (see what I did there?). Even in the summer I will still get OPI’s Miami Beet color because it is a classic and always looks good in my opinion.
I found this Veiled Pom Beanie at Nordstrom (it’s 50% off now!) and I love wearing it on extra drab days. I lean towards wearing it with black but when I do, it’s the happy medium between bold and classy. Black on black attire is pretty effortless so I decided to pair it with my beanie to give it some extra flare. If you have a colored beanie you want to show off, I would recommend wearing neutral colors and only wearing one statement piece because you don’t want to over do it. I imagine my veiled beanie with a chunky gold necklace and knee highs being a little too over the top- sometimes less is more.
Beanie: Nordstrom // Sweater: Forever21 // Pants: Paige Denim // Boots: Via Spiga // Back Pack: TUMI
So what’s next on my berry list? I have one too many open shoulder sweaters but always looking to add to my collection to sport during the weekday along with a new berry lip. See below for a few items I have been keeping an eye on:
Topshop’s Cold Shoulder Sweater
SheIn’s Cable Knit Sweater
Charlotte Tilbury’s Matte Revolution Lipstick
Target’s High Waisted Leggings
XO.
-Lex
Photography by Theresa Ferrell.
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