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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Dear Mad Men, I want your clothes

I started watching Mad Men with my parents. Each episode my father & I would tip-toe dance around our living room during the theme song & my mother & I would ooh & ahh over the wardrobe & set. 

We're down to the last season, so I thought I'd feature some of my favorite fashions along the way - 
The hairstyles are just as noteworthy - 

Meredith & her bangs
Peggy & her hats
Joan & her up-do
 
Betty & her headbands
 Megan & her bob
Feeling inspired by the vintage fashions, 

SJW

Friday, April 24, 2015

Blown away by the Windy City

Last weekend I met my sister in Chicago to celebrate her 30th birthday! Having never been to Chicago, I was excited to see the sites & explore the streets. The city is fascinating & we found ourselves looking up a lot (there are LOTS of skyscrapers). 
I love how the Chicago river runs right through downtown, the beauty of Lake Michigan, & the reliable transportation system. Too bad those winters are so harsh!
Our agenda was well balanced between the quintessential sites & off the beaten path shops & restaurants. If you're planning a trip yourself, I definitely recommend the following:
This Air b&b in Wicker Park 
 
The Art Institute of Chicago
It's famous for a reason
The Riverboat Architecture Tour
My favorite part of the trip - learning the fun facts of various buildings & gaining a better understanding of the change & improvements within the last 20 years. 
Catching some sort of show
We saw Book of Mormon & caught an improv show at The Chicago Improv Den. 
Walking about Millennium Park
My love for public spaces gets more & more solidified over time. 
Lincoln Park 
The zoo is free!!
Glad we had such great weather to explore this beautiful city!
Would love to catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field next time : ) 

-SJW