NEW

I finally got around to making (a very rough draft of my) new header. Long story short: I was never a good take-pictures-with-my-Nikon-and-spend-3-hours-getting-the-lighting-right-and-then-spend-another-6-hours-editing-the-pictures type of blogger. I always have more fun just messing around on photobooth and creating GIFs of them.

Hence GIFashion!

Voila!

wearing:

Rodarte x Target lace cardigan in mustard

American Apparel Nylon Tricot hooded swimsuit in black

not pictured:

"Twiggy" James Jeans

Steven Madden caged heels

never gets old

Sadly, Chicago is constantly overlooked by the fashion community whose main focus is always London, Paris, New York, Milan, etc. I was actually surprised (but of course VERY HAPPY) when I found out that we were the second US city getting a Topshop. Regardless, I will always love this city. Chicago, hands down, has the best skyline. It never gets old.

a view from the one of the glass boxes in the skydeck (no I did not take this picture! I let my little sister, Babes, take my camera up haha if you know me you know that I would never go to the top of the Sears Tower. I'm such a baby when it comes to heights)

Another thing that never gets old are my Ray Bans and J Brand Houlihans.

Me and NIna

I'm wearing Ray Ban Wayfarers, a Forever21 top, J Brand Houlihans, boots from Target, and a thrifted purse.

weekend

a few snaps from last weekend

Forever21 dress and Target heels

mint chocolate chip

I got home from work today when my sister asked if I wanted to go to Kernal Sweet Tooth for some ice cream. Instead of opting for my usual throw-on summer dress I decided to wear the Shaun White for Target (yay little boys section!!) shirt I got a few weeks back. I paired it with my Wayfarers, a random ring, high-waisted American Apparel shorts, Michael Kors flats, and a delicious mint chocolate chip ice cream cone.

I also got to see Mari! (I miss you!!)

She said she likes my hair.

I think I BADLY need a cut and dye job...

favorite things

Saturday night I wore a new favorite outfit of mine. Glasses from UO, chambray button-up shirt dress from J.Crew, vest from H&M, tights from Victoria's Secret, socks borrowed from KT, and shoes from Forever21. (you can't see the outfit very well...this is what I get for not being able to buy a tripod and not knowing how to work the self-timer on my camera!)

some other favorite things:

finding cowboy boots in a size 5!! I will be acquiring them during my next trip to Belmont Army, the random bell sleeved hoodie I bought from Target which is so comfy I could live in it, and the current (and somewhat) bearable weather in Chicago

THESE SONGS ARE STUCK IN MY HEAD:

Chloé and Alexander Wang SS2010RTW

photos from: style.com

At Chloé, utilitarian outerwear pieces ruled - as well as khakis, boyish button-downs, and flat leather sandals.

Alexander Wang's collection was sportswear with a slightly sexy, feminine touch. Boots were paired with knee length socks and hair was swept into big side braids.

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I used my favorite looks from each collection as inspiration for this outfit.

I'm wearing: vintage mohair cardigan, H&M top, Abercrombie trousers, thrifted belt, boots from Target, and bag from UO

Zac Posen and Target Collab ... EXCITEMENT!!

Target's GO International line has always been a hit. Case in point: Luella, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui and then Rodarte for Target this past December (of which I got the tulle blouse in navy blue, lace cardigan in mustard, and floral lace dress with black ribbon halter). So suffice it to say I am beyond excited for Zac Posen for Target. I have already scoped out my favorites:

(the tuxedo bodysuit, the purple polka-dot dress, and the yellow raincoat)

Click here for the full Zac Posen for Target lookbook.

What's next? JEAN PAUL GAULTIER for Target comes out March 7!!

AHHHHHH!!