(Johnny Was blouse, Hallelu denim shorts, Vintage Boots Company “Covington” boot, Wanderlust+Co bracelets, Rebecca Minkoff bag)

Chicago, I miss you so much already! Dylana and I found ourselves completely zoned out by the cool water of Oak Street Beach. Lake Michigan, you really are a stunner! I was in town just for a day’s shoot, but the whole 3 day’s stay felt very much like a week. We barely slept! We stayed out late over at the dive-y bars of Wicker Park while mornings were spent overlooking the water in hopes of gaining some color. All I packed were lightweight, easy pieces like this Johnny Was embroidered tunic, and little denim cut-offs (yes, I wore them nearly everyday). I found Dy in and out of little babydoll frocks each day. See? Killer weather really makes getting dressed ten times easier. Right before our flights back to NYC, we hit the beach one last time…I came home with sand in my boots, in my hair, and just stuck to my skin. At least I brought a bit of the Midwest back home with me!

(Evil Twin dress, Vintage Shoe Company “Covington” boot, Vanessa Mooney/Wanderlust+Co accessories)

I don’t know how I’m awake right now. My flight back to NYC from Chicago last night was 3 hours delayed…I’m super exhausted and yeahhhh, I’d still be in bed if I didn’t have work so early this morning. Just another reason to fill my closet with “throw-on-and go” pieces like this little Evil Twin number. The side details remind me of the ocean, and what better than sport it around Fishtown, the grungy little city in Philly. Fishtown is literally painted with all sort of colors, images, murals, everything you can name. There’s art hidden everywhere, and if you look closely, you’ll find it. Anyways, I wish I could write more, but I literally have to leave for work! Stories from Chicago will be shared shortly! Somehow, every city I visit always take a bit of my heart.