IN WITH THE OLD

Yikes!  I haven't posted in a week!  Sorry y'all!  DOS has been super busy.  Mainly roaming around the city with The Hubster.  I think I've gone out right after work almost every day this week.  Goodness.  I haven't had any time to upload photos and think of something witty to say.  I still don't have anything witty to say but at least I got to uploading these photos.  =)  

I was kind of nervous to do this shoot only because this park was a block away from the office.  Gawd, if anyone from the office saw me, they would definitely be whispering about how weird I am.  They already think I'm weird by the countless times they have caught me lip syncing to slow jams at my desk.  I try to separate my work life from my blog life only because not very many senior tax analysts go around town having their husbands take photos of them after work.  I just don't think they will understand it that easily nor do I really want to explain it.  Who's got the time for all that?!  By the way, at work, I wore pants under this shirt dress.  Gotta keep things profesh n'am sayin'?  

This particular night was super funsies!  Mostly because I got to meet Lisa Frame.  She is the genius behind #soyeahduh.  This tumblr account will have you dying of laughter, especially if you live in Chicago.  I start pretty much every work morning on her tumblr.  It sets the tone for my day and instantly puts me in a better mood.  It's mostly me at my desk trying to laugh quietly.  You know where you sit there with your entire face in laugh mode but no sound comes out and you are just letting out rapid bursts of air.  I also add light fist pounds on my desk when shit gets REALLY funny.

Anyway, Lisa hosted a party at a local boutique, Edith Hart, and I just had to go and meet her.  She's 100x funnier in person.  She is quick with the witty comments and I LOVES IT!  I was so nervous to meet her just because I find her extremely cool.  So thank you Edith Hart for providing mucho drinks so I could find the balls to say hello.  Actually I think it came out like this.  "OKAY!  I'm going to say HI to you NOW!" and held out my hand.  Yikes, I have zero grace or poise.  She asked me if I bought anything and I told her I got pretty much all they had in my size, which wasn't very much.  She responded by saying "Oh, cuz you have that skinny asian betch thing going on."  I fell in love with her more.  LOL.  I had a great time, thank you.  ( little shout out to LC for joining me <3 )

And OH EM GEEEEE, Edith Hart might just have become my new favorite store.  No, they didn't have very much in my size, but I loved practically everything they had in the store.  Very much my style.  Even though I couldn't get everything due to size limitations, I still got enough to make a dent in my wallet.  I'm actually REALLY REALLY glad they didn't have my size in most of their stuff or else I would have been in major trouble.  I remember turning to The Hubster after perusing the first rack and saying "Aw crap.  I'm screwed."  I usually say that when I love 75% of the items on one rack.  I can't wait to show you guys the pieces I got!  Be excited!  No, really.  BE EXCITED!  They have some amazing stuff on their sale racks too!  Goodness, there was this coat in a size Medium that was only $50!  It was amazing!  Beige but with a pink lining.  Drooooool!  It was pretty thick and would have been perfect for the upcoming fall weather.  It totally didn't fit me, but I did make another girl buy it.  I told her I would find her and smack her if she didn't walk away with that coat.  And did I mention how sweet all the ladies at Edith Hart are?  No?  Well I'll say it now.  They are all suuuuper sweet and all suuuuuper fly.  They were all very helpful and didn't make me feel like a betch at all for hogging the dressing room.  Hehehehe...  Thanks ladies!  I had such a fun time at the store.  Any time I can shop with a drink in my hand, it's gunna be a goooooooooood time.  

Oh, so I should probably talk a little about this outfit huh?  'Kay.  Well, I called this post "in with the old" because the belt is vintage and the dress is old.  =)  Gee wiz, I am clever!  The belt was a purchase from Threadflip, an awesome blossom site that is like ebay and pinterest rolled into one but just for fashion.  Thanks to whoever was selling this belt!  I love it.  It's a little big so I have to tuck in the straps in a weird way, but it works.  It also makes the belt asymmetrical which I'm pretty sure I like, I guess.  Oh well.  Gotta make do with what you got.  The dress is also old.  Not vintage but old as in I've had it for about 2 years.  And they way I shop, I consider something 6 months old as old.  So I guess I WILL call this dress "vintage".  Hehehe...  It's definitely a favorite of mine.  Easy to wear, and I don't have to think that much about styling it up.  Just add belt and sick pumps (like these YSL babies) and I am good to go.

And if you are saying to yourself, "omg her hair looks so fabulous and flowy" (it's okay, you can say it to yourself, no one will know), it's because I used Moroccan Oil.  If you pay any attention to what I write on this blog, you'll know I don't like doing my hair.  Mainly because I have thick coarse hair.  No, I do not have that pretty flowy and silky asian hair.  My hair dries kind of frizzy and I always have to run a flat iron through it.  I started using Moroccan Oil just to try since LC recommended it.  After the first two times, I definitely noticed a softness and sheen to my hair.  WOOT!  I couldn't stop running my fingers through it all day.  And also walking and swishing my head side to side like Beyonce in the intro of Crazy in Love.  So if you have coarse, unruly hair like me, give Moroccan Oil a try.  I officially stamp it with the DOS seal of approval.  I say that like it means something, but it probably doesn't.  Wow, I wrote a lot.  Hope you all read it!  <3<3

Dress - Urban Outfitters (similar here)  |  Belt - Threadflip  |  Shoes -YSL  |  Bag - Louis Vuitton Speedy 30  |  Watch - Michael Kors  |  Sunnies - Oliver Peoples  |  Jewelry - Urban Outfitters, Stella & Dot, Express

An ode to Lisa Frame of #soyeahduh

When I met Lisa, I was all like:

Thanks again for reading and still checking up on my little bloggie blog!  Please follow me on GFC, FB, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest!  Handle for all is DrunkOnShoes.

-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

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

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

BEACH SUNSETS

Happy Monday to all!  I hope you all had a fun weekend.  I for sure did.  =)  It all started when I won tickets to the Bike to the Beach Bash from Chicago Blog Network.  I never win anything so this was pretty exciting for me.  Not only did it allow me to bike along the lake, but also made me venture to Montrose beach, which I have never been to.  The ride along the lake is so fun and pretty and Montrose beach was breathtaking.  The event was held further away from the water right next to The Dock at Montrose Beach, which is such a fun place to grab some drinks and some food.  We ate our dinner next to the awesome sounds of Ra Ra Riot performing right next to the Dock.  It was a sick performance and they definitely rocked the house.  I love seeing people get their groove on any time and any where so it was amazing to see people having a great time.

"I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean

Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens

Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance"

I was itching to take some beach pics so we snuck off closer to the water as the sun was setting.  So pretty!

Top - Free People (old)  |  Bandeau - Free People (old)  |  Shorts - Brandy Melville  |  Sweater - Brandy Melville  |  Bag - Proenza Schouler  |  Sandals - Tory Burch  |  Sunnies - Paul Smith (Morley)  |  Watch - Michael Kors  |  Bracelets - Brandy Melville, Stella & Dot, ASOS  |  Earrings - Urban Outfitters

See y'all later!

-DOS

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