MIAMI DAYS

Temperatures are plummeting in Chicago!  Today it was 7 degrees and hard to bear.  These are the days that it really blows living in the Windy City.  Especially when the wind is what will kill you by hitting subzero temps.  GAH!  So in honor of Chicago trying to turn me into a popsicle, I shall post my first set of photos from my Miami trip which was only a month ago but feels like 6 months ago.  Oh how I miss the sun, the surf, the ocean breeze and the hotel.  Oh dear lawd, the hotel.  We were lucky enough to be staying at the Fontainebleau in Miami and boy oh boy were we spoiled.  From the amazing restaurants and incredible service to the private beach access just steps away from the pool area.  It was definitely a trip to remember.  I got some much needed relaxation and brought home one glorious tan, which I am happy to say, I still have some remnants of.  WOOT!  Please excuse the lag on posts as I am nearing busy season at work.  Gotta make that cheddar to support my shopping addictions nam sayin'?  So please bear with me and I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season!!  Let's all hope for a white Christmas and lots of fresh powder for snowbaording!!!  Next trip for me will be Park City, Utah babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!

Top - Reformation  |  Skirt - ASOS  |  Sunnies - Toms  |  Shoes - Jimmy Choo  |  Accessories - Tiffanys, Vita Fede  |  Alex and Ani

xoxo,

DOS

TOMS AND TRIXIE

Hi there!  I can't believe it's well into August already.  Does anyone else feel like this summer FLEW by?!  This summer was super fun for me because I really started to explore my city.  As funny as that sounds that I haven't already done that, everyone gets caught up in the busy schedule of work or going to the same places over and over that most people really haven't explored their own city.  This year I said I would try to hit up as many Chicago festivals as I can and this particular day, I went to probably my favorite festivals of all time!  Wicker Park Fest!  Wicker Park has so much personality and filled with people who are a little bit grunge and a whole lot of hipsters.  And I don't quite know why all of a sudden being a hipster was a BAD thing to some people.  I friggin' love hipsters!  Shit, I wanna be one!  The Hubster and I even rode our bikes there to blend in.  Hahaha.  

See my baby in the background?  Her name is Trixie and I love her.  She is custom sized because I am dainty and small.  She has awesome neon green inner tubing which makes me feel like a rockstar whilst I navigate the streets of Chicago and wave my middle finger to cars who don't respect the bike path.  Biking around Chicago has really allowed me to go to places I normally stop myself from going.  Mostly because the public transportation can be tricky or it would take an hour to park the car.  Now, I just take out Trixie, pedal my ass over to wherever, and park her on the nearest pole.  Sometimes I park her on the "Pay Here" parking sign poles and mentally high five myself for one upping the man.  BOOYAH!

So I kind of don't know why it took me THIS long to get a pair of TOMS.  They are like heaven on my feet.  Everyone should have a pair!

This guy had a mobile DJ station.  It was mesmerizing.  He would just roll around and play some sick tunes.  LOVE!  Wicker Park fest was so fun!  If you live in Chicago and have never been, make it a point to go next year.  And before the festival ends, get yourself some Harold's Chicken.  I had it for the first time that night and my eyes rolled to the back of my head from how good it was.  DAMN good friend chicken.  Crap, I just made myself hungry.  Thanks for reading loves!  Hope you enjoyed the post.  Was anyone else at Wicker Park Fest this year?  Leave me comments to read!

Top - Wilfred  |  Shorts - PacSun  |  Shoes - Toms  |  Sunnies - Toms  |  Bracelets - Brandy Melville, Express  |  Bag - Karl by Karl Lagerfeld (similar)

-DOS

WEDNESDAY WISHLIST 8/1/12

Alexander McQueen Large Enamel Skull Cuff - $235

Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jean - $218

Low Luv x Erin Wasson Rope Twist and Horse Hoof Bangle - $44

Alexander McQueen Printed Kimono Sleeve Shrug - $905

Free People Fun Print Crop - $48

3.1 Phillip Lim 'Pashli' Satchel in Navy - $875

Toms 'Navigator' Sunglasses - $139

Rachel Zoe 'Piper' Boot - $525

Happy Wednesday y'all!  Not much to say about this look except.. uh.. awesome.  If you've got that nice flat stomach thing going on, let the world see and hate you for it with this crop top and low hanging boyfriend jean.  But don't forget your Alexander McQueen shrug in case it gets chilly throughout the day.  The crop top and baggy jean combo is such an understated type of sexy that I just love!  And did you know that Toms made sunglasses?  There are actually a lot of styles that I like from their sunglasses line.  The best part?  Like they do with their shoes, they do with their sunglasses.  They donate a pair of prescription eyeglasses to those in need for every pair of sunglasses sold.  Don't you just love that?  You get to be stylish AND help the world.  The 3.1 Phillip Lim bag has just been catching my attention a lot lately.  Every time I look at it, I think, hmmmm... mucho like!  And especially in this blue color.  I don't think I have this color in my bag collection.  Hmmmmm...  Also, not to be forgotten, are some awesome boots by Rachel Zoe.  I love how she is obsessed with tall heels like I am.  I love the color, the height, and the buckles.  Delish!

I'm off to Texas this weekend for a very special wedding.  One of my very best friends is taking the marriage plunge and I am honored to be one of the bridesmaids.  Needless to say, there will be a few days break from blogging while I'm gone.  Be patient my loves.  I've got more photos to share with ya!  xoxoxo!

-DOS