OUT AND ABOUT

So, I've kind of been fluttering around Chicago lately.  Going out on weekdays and paying the price at work the next morning.  But it's been totes worth it.  Here are some photos from my random adventures lately.  If you follow me on Instagram, then you have probably seen most of these.  Hehehe.  The first set is from Cheeky Chicago's 4th Birthay Bash at the Four Seasons.  This was such a fun party.  The champagne was flowing which Sue definitely got excited about.  She loves her some champagne.  The ballroom at the Four Seasons was amazing and was transformed into four seasons of awesomeness.  Each corner of the ballroom was themed after a season.  My favorite was obvi Fall because Edith Hart was stationed there.  Hehehe.  Complete with props for a photo shoot, LC, Sue and I decked ourselves out with some C/Fan fur.  I cannot wait to wear this hat out during boarding season.  It's so perfectly warm and soft.  I am the biggest baby when I'm cold so any thing to combat that, I am all over it.

With the lovely Morgan, owner of Edith Hart.  Here she is forcing me to get this Helena Quinn coat.  And by forcing me, I mean she just held it out for me to try on.  As soon as it slipped over my shoulders, I was in love.

Here's my full outfit for that night.  Top - NastyGal  |  Pants - NastyGal  |  Shoes - Miu Miu  |  Bag - BCBG

This night was to celebrate Edith Hart's One Year Birthday!  But before I headed out the door, I had to take a snap of my new favorite shoes.  I love this mens inspired metal cap toe shoe.  They are so friggin' comfortable!  Get yours now!  (Here!)

Since I wasn't able to purchase the coat at the Cheeky party, I snagged it at the Edith Hart store.  Obsessed!  Thanks to Glossed and Found for the photo op.

Coat - Helena Quinn  |  Top - Vince  |  Jeans - Paige Denim  |  Shoes - Burberry  |  Bag (below) - Givenchy  |  Jacket (below) - Rick Owens (similar)

I especially had fun seeing my darling Youna.  She is rocking some fancy new bling on a very special finger.  Congrats love!  So happy for you guys!

This past Saturday night, the hubster and I went out for a very special occasion.  Our friends C + E were celebrating their 5 year anniversary.  =)  Shout out to one fab couple!

My bathroom is a hot mess every time I get ready.  Probably because I jam out to some wicked tunes whilst downing some good ol' vino and just leave my 'get glam' gear sprawled out everywhere.  Hehehe  =)

Me with my sexy photog at Union Sushi.  Rawr!

Dress - ASOS  |  Shoes - Miu Miu

xoxo,

DOS

WRAP AND TIE AND WINE

Hey y'all!  I'm back from Texas.  Feels good to be home.  Texas was really really hot but the wedding was entirely indoors so it worked out.  The ceremony was very touching.  I couldn't help but admire the way the groom was looking at the bride.  He was cheesing the entire time.  LOVES IT!  Hahahaha...

These photos were from about a week and a half ago when I attended an event held at the James Hotel that was so perfect for me for three big reasons.  One, it was to benefit Hubbard Street Dance, which is an amazing dance company that performs contemporary dance shows in Chicago.  (Show your support by attending a show or two!)  Two, it was also a wine tasting event hosting many different wine makers from all over the country.  You all know how much I LOOOOOOOVE wine.  Three, The Hubster won the tickets to the event!  I'm not quite sure why we are winning things lately, but I really hope our lucky streak continues.  Thanks so much to Cheeky Chicago for being a part of this event and giving us a chance to win these amazing event tickets.  If you want to know where all the fun events are and just anything Chicago related, visit their website and follow them on twitter @cheekychicago.

This particular event was on a weekday right after work which is always a little challenging because I don't want to be in my stuffy work gear at a fun wine tasting event.  So I just whipped out my amazing Calvin Tran piece.  This "dress" can also be worn low as a skirt.  You can also change up where you want the pleats and bow to be.  There are no rules with this one.  If you are in the Chicago Lincoln Park area, stop by his store on Halsted.  Maybe you'll run into him and he'll dress you.  It's pretty fun and he is hilarious.

OH!  And I also rolled up to the event in an UBER SUV.  If you don't know what UBER is, well then, educate yoself!  UBER is a great way to get around the city if you are just not in the mood to hail a cab and also get yelled at for wanting to use a credit card.  With UBER, you just use your phone to order your ride.  It comes to you and you get charged via your account so there is no mess about having to have cash or even a credit card.  This particular week, they were giving out free rides for new members.  It was the perfect time for me to use it because I needed to get to the James Hotel from my office.  The driver was there within 2 minutes and I hopped into an SUV with black tinted windows.  I kind of felt like a Kardashian.  They are always in an SUV with black tinted windows no?  Either way, I felt so BOSS!  I suggest everyone take an UBER ride.  Like, NOW!

Excuse the glow in the dark bracelet.  Lol.  It was what they gave us to wear as VIP guests.  Woot!  You know we VIPs, we love to glow.  Bwahahaha.

Dress - Calvin Tran  |  Shoes - Shoemint  |  Earrings - House of Harlow  |  Cuff - Forever 21  |  Bag - Rebecca Minkoff

Okay, no joke.  I sampled almost every wine in the room and ended up here for the rest of the night.  Nello Olivo had tastings of some of the best red wines I've ever had.  It was so smooth and didn't have that minor bite you sometimes get when the wine hits the back of your throat.  Once I had his wines, I couldn't go back to any other table.  Which ones were my favorites?  Why I am glad you asked:  2007 Toscanello, 2008 Petite Syrah, 2007 Sangiovese and a secret one not yet available for sale which I think was a Sagrantino.  I hope I remembered all of them correctly.  I was super wobbly by the end of the night.  Hahaha.  I encourage you to join their wine club or order a few bottles to try.  You will NOT be disappointed.  His wines make me want to sit out in the open air on a nice 75 degree day with a book and just ignore the world.  

Here is Nello himself along with his beautiful daughter and her husband.  Thanks for showing us a fabulous time and sharing your amazing wines!  I will be placing a large order very soon!

-DOS