THE RETURN OF THE UNDERGROUND

If you haven't picked up on this little DOS fun fact by now, I'll let you know straight up.  I am a club rat... always have been.  I'll go to bars but it's not really my thing.  I love somewhere I can pile on layers of makeup, heavily smoke out my eyeshadow, wear my crazy long lashes, get dolled up head to toe, pull out my highest and hottest stilettos, drop it like it's hot for hours, and then stumble out into the sidewalk lookin' like a hot mess.  That's what I call a good night.  What seems like FOREVER ago, my favorite place THE UNDERGROUND, closed down for renovations.  To say that I missed it is an understatement.  I missed it so much that I went to three of their private preview parties that happened these past two weeks.  But yes, I must say, the wait was well worth it.  The windows to the boiler rooms, the brand new lounge section that doubles the size of the space, the gigantic wall of screens, the new plush couches, topped with the CIA vibes makes you feel like you've entered some sort of secret spy territory.  What hasn't changed however, is the music.  Oh GAWD the music.  Even if for some insane reason you don't love the new space, you will always have that music to get you through the night.  So really... where can you find me on my weekends and maybe even Thirsty Thursdays?  Uh DUH!  So what are you waiting for?  Make your reservations, get on a list and experience the magic.  I'll be there this weekend... will you?

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xoxo,

DOS

SHADES OF BLUE AND SUSHI NIGHTS

Quick post for ya on this beautiful Monday!  Sucks to be in the office when the weather is just perfect.  Especially when it dropped to 60s this past weekend.  Lowest temperature it's been in 30 years in July.  Cray cray.  Today it's going to be about low to mid seventies.  My faaaaaaaaave.  I had another jam packed weekend that started on Thursday.  I love me some three day weekends!  I went to Underground two nights in a row.  Needless to say I am overjoyed that they are finally reopening.  They have been having private preview parties for the past two weeks and finally open up to the public THIS THURSDAY!  But I'll get more into that on a different post.  Only because this post is to tell you about Maki Sake Mondays at Sunda!  Officially kicking off tonight and occurs on various Mondays (see website for available dates).  

So, what is Maki Sake Mondays?  Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wish I knew how to roll sushi maki".  Well here's your chance to learn.  Learn AND drink sake at the same time.  Chef Jess De Guzman teaches you all it takes to create the perfect maki roll.  It definitely takes lots of practice!  But no worries, after what seemed like an endless flow of sake, my creations just kept looking prettier and prettier.  Not sure if it was that my skills improved, or things just got blurry after that third glass.  Also if yours turns out into a huge fail, Sunda comes to the rescue and brings out a few of their signature rolls for you to chomp on while you try to figure out what you did wrong.  I would suggest this event for a fun and creative date night or with a small group of friends.  I had The Hubster with me and we had a great time and also met some fun peeps!  I also thought what made this event great was that they gave you the option of what type of roll you wanted to make.  I opted for a sushi tempura and hubs went for spicy tuna.  And you can Instagram the crap out of your creations using the hashtag #MakiSakeMondays because I wanna see them!  So book your reservation for the next Maki Sake Monday and get yo' roll on!

Top - Aritzia  |  Kimono Shawl - Urban Outfitters  |  Shorts - Thanks To ASOS  |  Bag - Louis Vuitton  |  Shoes - Jimmy Choo

Thank you to Chef Jesse and Sunda for taking such great care of us as usual!

xoxo,

DOS

DRUNK ON FREE PEOPLE - PITCHFORK DAY THREE

Welcome to my Pitchfork Day Three steezy!  I must admit, I got a bit self conscious trotting around with my mid section just out there for the world to see.  Let's be honest, I'm not 18 anymore and am more aware of my jiggly bits than I ever was.  On top of the fact that ab workouts are about as fun as eating hot coals.  But when you find such an amazing bralette and pseudo crop top like this one from Free People, you just have to give it a whirl.  And it went absolutely perfect with an old FP skirt I had in my closet already to pull together that boho look.  Boho is one of my faaaaaavorite looks though I have very little opportunity to really rock that style being a tax nerd during the week.  Sunday at Pitchfork was absolutely gorgeous.  It was still on the hot side but not humid.  No lie, I was mainly there to watch the R Kelly performance later that night.  I can't even describe to you how happy I get when an R Kelly track comes on.  I decided that there's no better way to kill some time at the festival than making a fresh flower crown and sitting on the grass.

Here's Luis from Chic Overload!  He was supposed to be making a flower crown with me but he gave up after attaching one flower.  LOL.  It's okay.  It's always a great time whenever I run into this cutie.  He quit on his crown but never quit chasing after some fab festival fashions and snapping some photos.  Lucky for me, the super adorbs Elin Alexander never surrendered.  Hers turned out soooo cute!  I think she learned first hand that those DIY videos and blogs saying that making one is easy is somewhat of a lie.  LOL.  Making a flower crown actually takes a pretty long time.  It takes lots of patience and in my case, lots of wine.  It was definitely a perfect music festival activity... besides all the second hand high going on all around me.  

The day was insanely fun and The Hubster and I camped out pretty close to the stage for R Kelly's performance.  I full on and proudly admit, I screamed like a little girl and jammed the crap out of all the songs he performed.  Ignition, Fiesta, I'm A Flirt, Down Low, Hotel, I Believe I Can Fly and so much more.  It was like a time machine came and took me back to those days of riding around in the car with my friends and jamming out to a little Kells.  And then also hitting up those college parties and just grinding the night away... Feelin' on yo booooooty.. booooooty... boo hoo hoo hoo teeee... boo boo teeeeeee!  Hahaha.  Hope you enjoy these photos!

Top/Bralette - Thanks To Free People  |  Skirt - Free People  |  Bag - Echo  |  Sunnies - Oliver Peoples  |  Accessories - Hermes, Nasty Gal, Alex and Ani, Urban Outfitters

xoxo,
DOS

DRUNK ON FREE PEOPLE - PITCHFORK DAY ONE

Heyyyyyy there!  If you didn't know, Pitchfork was this past weekend which is just one of the music festivals that happen here in Chicago.  Lucky for us, we won tickets to this festival a few weeks ago.  Unlike the hubby, I'm not the most in tune with musical genres but I do love being outside and having a reason to have wine in the middle of the day whilst roasting in the sun.  So that is precisely what we did.  I absolutely love going to festivals, as I've said about a million times, and what is better to wear at a festival than Free People!  It was insanely hot and humid on Friday so this dress was perfect!  So easy to wear, so light and airy, and so fun with the print and the lace up side details.  Whenever I think of festival wear, Free People is always the first thing that comes to my mind.  Mostly because I love the boho look!  FP is stocked full of amazing summer dresses to get through the hot and sticky summer months here in Chicago and still look so stylish and unique.  I have loved Free People for as long as I can remember and I want to thank them for my amazing Pitchfork outfits!  Lollapalooza is coming up and if you haven't picked out your Lolla outfit, I highly suggest standing out in some FP steezy!

On this day I also had a vegan sloppy joe and it was SOOO good!  Have you guys every been to The Chicago Diner?  Apparently it's a vegan restaurant but with items like burgers, tacos, philly cheesesteaks, but all vegan!  I was really skeptical at first, even though the hubster and I have only heard amazing things about it, but now after having their vegan sloppy joe, I might have to go check out the actual restaurant.  They have two locations in Chicago.  One in Logan Square and the other in Lakeview!  Woohoo!  My hood!  Not gunna lie, I once had a veggie hot dog from somewhere and almost passed out from the grossness so I will still be a little wary, but I am definitely going to give The Chicago Diner a go!

Anywaaaaaaaaaaaaay, I hope you guys enjoy the pics!

Dress - Thanks to Free People  |  Bag - Sissi Rossi (old)  |  Sunnies - Oliver Peoples  |  Shoes - Jimmy Choo  |  Accessories - Rachel Roy, Forever 21, City Blue, Stella & Dot

xoxo,

DOS

OVERALL MADNESS

Woopsie!  I kind of went backwards on these photo posts.  This was Saturday.  The Hubster and I had ourselves a little day date and biked around the city.  The day part was pretty much for me since we went to my nail shop to get my claws maintained, then rode to Oak Street to pick up some beauty necessities at Barneys and stroll around the shops.  Best part about the day?  The Hubster picking me up some new arm candy that came in a pretty orange box.  =D  I have always love love loved the rivale bracelet but it's so hard to catch an XS size especially in the gold hardware.  As luck would have it, wandering into Hermes on a random day and having it in stock was the universe saying... get that shit.  There was also another one I had been eyeing, the pavane, in my size too.  So there I was drooling over the two when The Hubster steps in and decides to get me one.  He picked the rivale saying it looked cooler.  Hooray for late anniversary gifts.  I topped off the day with some wine at the Gold Coast Starbucks.  This Starbucks is madd fancy.  But I guess what can you expect from the corner of Oak and Rush.  

We decided to pedal over to Union Sushi for some din din and drink drink then continued to Citizen for some more drink drink.  Biking back home tipsy was probably not the best idea but we made it alive.  Actually... we made a detour and got some drunken late night slices of pizza at Renaldi's on Broadway then raced home.  The Hubster beat me again!!  ARGH!  I know what you are thinking... did you bike in those heels?!  Ummmmm... hayll naw.  These heels were just for lookin' cute and fashion-y whilst shopping and strolling Oak Street.  DUH!  Then I ghetto changed into flats in the alley because that's what alleys are for.  DUH!  

And can I just say how happy I am that overalls are back in style?!  Although I doubt it will last long.  Man I used to looooove overalls.  So comfortable!  So easy to wear!  So reminds me of when I was a kid!  Gotta get me a white denim one before this trend dies!  Eeks!

Overalls - ASOS  |  Top - Urban Outfitters  |  Shoes - ASOS  |  Bag - Louis Vuitton  |  Sunnies - Oliver Peoples  |  Necklace - ASOS  |  Other Accessories - ASOS, Hermes, Casio, Marc by Marc Jacobs, David Yurman, Thanks to Alex and Ani 

Why am I so clearly decked out in ASOS?  Maybe because I will be having a special giveaway next month.  Wink Wink Tickle Tickle.  Keep an eye out my darling nuggets!

xoxo,

DOS