OOTD: periWINKle

I wanted to do a blog series in March called "March Matchness" as a play on words & after I re-realized I'm prone to matching things in my wardrobe. But somehow March turned into May... Nevertheless I want to show off the parallel pastels I was poppin' today - 

Sweater | H&M 

Dress | Maude 

Shoes | HEGO's

Nail Polish | Sinful Colors lavender

Rings | Swiped from my mother's collection 

In love with the shoes,

SJW

Life Wright Now | May

WATCHING

Next Tuesday I'll be watching The Phantom of the Opera. I've wanted to see this musical since middle school and am finally making it happen. I love the music & themes & am most excited to see the Masquerade scene : ) 

EATING

My new favorite Happy Hour spot is El Borracho. It's right across from my office & has excellent margaritas + chips & salsa 

I recommend the Chorizo con Papas burrito!

READING

Boys in the Boat  by Daniel James Brown 

It's my next book club book & I pick it up from the Library tomorrow : ) 

LISTENING

My dear friend Lainey Wright's new album "'Til We Go Home" is a gem. She gets better & better with each album she produces!

I really love the songs "What Love Does" & "Olive Tree" & "No Surprise"  

Life is good. 

-SJW

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

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