Friday, October 21, 2011

spotted in chicago

Free People thermal, Levis jeans, Target oxfords, F21 and vintage jewelry, vintage Coach bag, "Humanity" bracelet c/o Jewelmint 

Here are just a few of the photos I snapped on our spontaneous girls' trip to Chicago last weekend! This was a simple city-walking outfit for a sunny, breezy day. I was so happy to be able to wear my newest jewelry piece; a bracelet by Jewelmint. I love the simplicity, and the lovely message on the back that reads "To love, to live, and to give and give." Such a great phrase to read daily! Can't wait to show you more pieces by Jewelmint in upcoming posts.

A while ago, I won a prize package from Birchbox, and was lucky enough to score a pair of Cynthia Rowley-designed nail strips! I applied these just in time for a seventies banquet I attended a couple weeks ago, and wore them for about a week afterwards. I loooove the pretty pattern, and was really happy with how easily they went on. I have a few other colors of nail strips to try--can't wait to get the technique down!

Still have lots to share about my weekend in Chicago--stay tuned, and  happy Frrriiiidddaaayyy!

P.S. Congrats to Emily Malone on her lovely little baby boy :) 

70 comments:

  1. I love this outfit so much- maybe because I would wear it..?? and that ring?!?! GORGEOUS!

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  2. SUPER CUTE!! love this :)

    xx

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  3. Glad you had such a great time in Chicago!
    Much love,
    B

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  4. The nail strips are so pretty! And you look adorable in stripes.

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  5. I love your nails!! and that shot of the bean is super cooll. :) xx

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  6. Love the nails :)

    ***Gracinha
    drugaffair.blogspot.com

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  7. Cute outfit! I love your nails..I have to get some of thse strips!

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  8. Yeah I love your rings and jewelry!

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  9. Those nails are crazy - love them!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.com

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  10. Cool nails ;)) This outfit is lovely ;) J'adore your ring ;)

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  11. i always love your laidback effortlessly AMAZING style, you put together outfits that are just that inspiring. loooove the photo-editing too Chels! :)
    p.s. your JewelMint pic is gorgeous! i love that quote :)

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  12. I love your top and the nail polish :)

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  13. The nails! The oxfords! The stripes! The hair! The scenery! Lovely, as always. :)

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  14. love the nails! and cute outfit :)

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  15. Your nails are gorgeous. I LOVE this simple but put together look. That thermal looks like it would be perfect for Fall weather.

    <3Chelsea Elizabeth
    http://www.organizedxxmess.blogspot.com

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  16. You look so chic here! I love the whole look. And the bracelet is so beautiful. I love jewellery.
    Can't wait to hear all about your weekend in Chicago.

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  17. you're so beautiful! love your nails :)

    jos xx

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  18. I love Jewelmint, and your ring is so pretty!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  19. Fantastic collection! very beautiful!

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  20. So pretty and chic! Love the stripes.

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    xo

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  21. Love your shoes and nails!
    xx
    lilithfashion.blogspot.com

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  22. I love the nailpolish! How is it holding up? Regular polish gets destroyed so quickly. I could spend hours at the bean just goofing off and taking pictures. Thanks for sharing :)

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  23. i love your nailpolish! :)
    you have so long hair, i'm jealous :D
    beautiful pictures

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  24. I love how you did your nails! looks great x

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  25. i am in love with those nail strips!! and those shoes are just too cute. adore!

    xo jeanette
    www.simplychicforcheap.wordpress.com

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  26. love your outfit! sounds like a fun trip, i love spontaneous outings!

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  27. You are sooo cuuute!!
    LOOVE YOUR OUTFIT & YOUR PICTURES!!!
    Love everything you are wearing, especially your oxfords, I was shocked it's from target! Really nice. :D
    Love your nail art as well, when I first saw the pics, I really thought it was actual nail polish and the marble effect, and then I was shocked
    when I read it wasnt actual nail polish :O! Pretty cool! :D

    Thank you so much for your comment on my new post on my Nasty Gal collage post! :D

    -Eliza :)

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  28. adorable!! i love this :)

    xx

    natalieoffduty.blogspot.com

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  29. Amazing nails! lovely post your outfit is fantastic

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  30. Cute and comfy outfit! Amazing photos!

    Loved your jewelry, your flats, your bag... Yeah I loved everything !


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    Xoxo from Japan

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  31. I was just about to see if you had a tutorial on those gorgeous nail art and found out they nail strips! haha! Lovely jewelries, compliment the outfit so well. :) xx

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  32. That striped sweater is my favourite! Love the pattern on your nails :) x

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  33. you look so cute on the pics!!!



    xoxo from rome
    K.
    http://kcomekarolina.com/

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  34. Cute pics! You should be a model!

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  35. I'm glad you posted a pic of that nail polish...it was soooooo awesome. Groovy?! And I'm still jealous of your Chicago trip, heard about it from Caitlin :)

    <3 Cambria
    jupefashion.blogspot.com

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  36. Those pictures are just great! You look absolutely lovely :) I really like what you did to your nails, it's that marble thingy, right? Thanks for your comment by the way.

    Love,
    Shanah.

    Ps; You've gained a new follower, just browsed through your blog a bit and I'm looooving it, hahaa :D

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  37. Lovely outfit, I adore your nails!

    Kristina oxoxo

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  38. this is such a perfect casual outfit!! you can never go wrong with a great striped t-shrit. i love the photo with the different building in the distorted reflection!

    Lindsay
    thestylechildblog.com

    p.s. your profile photo is beautiful!!

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  39. Cool nails! And nice jewelry!

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  40. Love the red and white stripes! xo

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  41. lovely shoes and nice pictures!!!

    x0x0

    BarcelonaBrunettes
    www.barcelonabrunettes.com

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  42. I LOVE CHI TOWN! Such a cool city! those nails are insane btw!

    xx.M

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  43. If there's one thing I love it's stripes. If there were two things they'd be stripes and oxfords. So there you have it. Perfect outfit!

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  44. I love your stripes and your huge statement ring - what a great piece!

    Chic on the Cheap

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  45. I loooove how you combined all the pieces, fabrics and colors! Fabulous look my dear!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  46. wonderful pictures! looks like fun!
    your shoes are amazing and your hair- fab.!
    thanks so much for your comment a while ago-
    it means so much for me! thanks, honey!
    lovely greets and i wish you a wonderful week.
    maren anita

    www.fashion-meets-art.com

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  47. You can always tell a person's creativity by looking at their nails! ;) x

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  48. love this post and also your blog! I follow u!
    pass to my blog and follow me too :D
    kiss
    http://francescagiusti.blogspot.com/

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  49. Beautiful pictures sweetie!!! You are so stilish!!!
    Kisses!! :)

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  50. I love JewelMint! I won a ring a while bag and it's my favorite! You are so gorgeous and I love your nails!

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  51. This is such a lovely casual chic outfit. And beautiful photos:: looks like you had a great time!

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  52. What lovely photos!!! And your top is so pretty, you look great :)

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  53. I really love this outfit, and your photos. Both are so lovely!

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  54. I'm obsessed with this outfit! So easy and breezy. If only the sun would come back out in Portland so that I could get away with such things.

    Also love the nails! It's amazing how well the press on polish works!

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  55. look at you in Chicagooooo! such an amazing city. looks like you caught some amazing weather!

    xoxox

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  56. beautiful look dear! I love that stripped sweater and brogues! and your nails, they are beautiful. How did you do it?

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  57. Wouaaaa! These photos are wonderful! and you, are beautiful :) xxxxx

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  58. do you want to follow each other? :) lust let me know and I'll follow you back then!

    h-eart.blogspot.com

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