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Honor Roll (and an Invitation!)
- These Bauhaus costumes are a delight. And I had never seen the Triadic Ballet (Das Triadische Ballet) before — every still is art.
- Cook with Dalí and Gala!
- This is why I would never be a great salesman. I wish I had that kind of thoughtfulness and ease with people.
- A well-designed history of alternative music, mapped out with over 300 artists represented.
- ‘The Little Kicks’ episode of Seinfeld is 20 years old!? Apparently the inspiration for Elaine’s moves came from a writer watching Lorne Michaels dance.
- Come on out and shop with me at Madewell in Oakbrook tonight for treats and a nice discount!
October 14, 2016
Style: A Drapey Tee
Everything I’m wearing these days has to be nursing-friendly and machine washable, but most of my pre-pregnancy shirts are still a bit too tight and my options are pretty limited. I was feeling kind of schleppy, so I went out shopping the other day to pick up a couple of new tops that would work for me at my current size, and I came home with my new favorite shirt.

It has a high/low hem, but it’s subtle enough that it doesn’t feel too trendy, and it drapes just right. There’s also a pretty pleated detail in the back.

I was a little worried about the practicality of a white shirt like this with two little kids around and a baby constantly on my hip; it has a slight texture to it and I thought it might stain easily. Then I spilled coffee on myself within the first hour of wearing the shirt. Because I am a klutz. Happily, the shirt cleaned up nicely!

The necklace and shoes I’m wearing with the top are no longer available, but I found a couple of alternatives and included them below.
1. Pixie Ankle Pants, Old Navy
2. Percey Glasses, Warby Parker
3. Tailored Tee, Madewell
4. Horn Link Necklace, Anthropologie
5. Mamuye Leather Bag, FashionABLE
6. 14K Bezel and Baguette Diamond Band, Zoe Chicco
7. Gabor Patent Leather Oxford, Nora’s Shoe Shop
8. The ABLE Scarf, FashionABLE
November 13, 2014
Madewell’s Oakbrook Anniversary Event

We had macaroons and lavender-infused lemonade at the Oakbrook Madewell last Thursday, and spent the evening celebrating the store’s one-year anniversary. I was a special guest of the store, and I had a lot of fun dressing up the mannequins in my favorite looks.

Look #1: Dotted Scarf • Linebreak Dress • Everyday Clutch • I restrained myself from adding this dotted umbrella to the mix
Look #2: Silk Drop-Waist Dress • Journal Cardigan • Arrowstack Necklace • Camden Tote • Bug Scarf (in store)
Look #3: Heartdot Boyshirt • Softstripe Sweater • Drifter Shades • Skinny Skinny Ankle-Zip Jeans • The Kensington Satchel

Oh, man. Dressing up those mannequins was fun. HEY… future style post opportunity! (Just kidding. I won’t do that to you.)

I also pulled a rack of my favorites. You know, what I wish would magically appear in my closet.

And I have a new favorite pair of jeans! Skinny, ankle-length, without the low-rise fit, and super-flattering. YES. Madewell just redesigned all of their denim so that it doesn’t stretch out or bag, and the store let me choose a pair a couple of weeks ago to wear to the event. (Everything else you see me wearing was mine, except for the bag which I carried around the store with the tags on, like a weirdo.) I’ve been wearing those jeans a lot lately, and they still fit like new, so A+.

My outfit: Black and White Shirt (similar) • Leafstitch Sweater • High Riser Skinny Skinny Ankle Jeans • Frankie Suede Pump • Mallory Glasses • Hexagon Earrings (similar, but smaller) • Braided Friendship Bracelet • On the Dot Scatter Bracelet (seen here) • Botanical Rose iPhone Case • Crossbody Bag (in store)

Thank you to Madewell for having me, and a big thank you to all who came out for the event!

October 7, 2013