chicago

This past week, one of my classes took a trip to Chicago, my favourite city. I was so glad to be back, and the rainy day made it even more beautiful. Something about a rain-soaked downtown is magical to me. The puddles reflecting the headlights. The whirl of colourful heels and umbrellas. The tops of buildings disappearing into the clouds.

We saw lots of art and explored some of the coolest parts of the city. It was an exhausting day, but even as I got back on the train to go home, I felt myself wishing that I was staying and living out my dream in the streets of Chicago. One day, I know I'll live there, but for now these visits will have to do.

i'm wearing
jacket - victoria's secret
boots - hunter
bag - express
scarf - urban outfitters

sweater weather

It's been sooo long since I've posted, and I'm really sorry. I've been caught up with the whirl of senior year, and so many things have already happened. I've been busy with work, homecoming, looking at colleges, and classes on top of that!

But I'm back, and I hope things will calm down now that I'm back in the groove of things. Today my friend and I took a Sunday adventure to town, and hung out on campus at the college I hope to attend next year. We had fruit smoothies, spicy wings, and cold vanilla ice-cream. We're total foodies!

I'm so glad that the weather is turning colder. I love sweater weather! I can't wait to bundle up and layer layer layer. 

i'm wearing

sweater - madewell

bag - vera bradley 

simple stripes

I'm so sorry it's been so long since I've posted - last week was band camp (my last one ever!), and considering I was hot and sweaty everyday, I figured an outfit post would just not be a good idea. Ha!

Today was my first free day in a while, and I spent it with some of my best friends. We went to my favourite coffeeshop and talked about lipstick and the coming fall days over steaming mugs of coffee. I also found a secret drawer in one of the tables known as the "drawer of inspiration", and left a handwritten copy of my favourite poem by Charles Bukowski, An Almost Made Up Poem.

The weather wasn't incredibly hot, so I slipped on a tee with my capris. It was comfy and casual, which is usually what I opt for.

Do you like simple outfits, or would you rather wear something that isn't so plain? Let me know! xx

bonjour & boyfriend jeans

Of course at this point, you've probably realized that I have an endless amount of grey t-shirts. And booties. It's hopeless, really. I love colour, it just doesn't tend to pop up in my wardrobe very often (although I really am working on that).

Today the weather was cool and hinting at fall. I threw on a pair of boyfriend crops and a tee, and headed out. I love the idea and look of boyfriend jeans. I think they're so refreshing after seeing so many tight pieces.

With the sun on our faces, my friend and I took a walk to the lake. It was gorgeous, and it's easy to lose yourself in the blue waves and sky. I can hardly believe that summer has gone by so fast, and it's a little sad, but mostly exciting. I always forget how much I love fall, but there really is so much to look forward to - pretty leaves, pumpkin patches, late nights around campfires, hot chocolate, cozy sweatshirts. It's one of my favourite times of the year. <3

i'm wearing
jeans - ae
shirt - f21
booties - guess
necklace - ae

What do you think about boyfriend jeans? Would you rock them or would you rather stick to skinnies?