Sew Cute: city

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Break Shenanigans: A night in the city

For a rainy night in the city I layered a simple denim shirt with an embellished sweatshirt. Then over top I wore this awesome black cape which is a recent purchase. This coat is great if you are wearing a heavy sweater or a layered look.

Where it's from:
Cape: Nordstrom
Jeans: American Eagle
Shirt: J Crew
Sweatshirt: Aerie
Necklace: J Crew
Bag: Longchamp

For my outfit I wore my The Periwinkle Co. hair bow! I love this plaid one from their winter collection. Use the code REP if you want a discount off their site! Also be on the look out for a post on how I style these adorable bows.

We checked out Forever 21 on Michigan Avenue and I have to say I was impressed. In the past I wasn't a big fan of their quality but it has drastically improved since I have last shopped there! They have some amazing pieces that were very chic. This section and display I loved. I love the idea of pastels for winter!

After we ate dinner we stopped at the Ghiradelli store for a little treat, even though we had dessert at the restaurant. But, you can never get enough chocolate! I tried a chocolate bar inspired by wine and it was to die for.

We ate at one of my favorite restaurants downtown Volare. It's this amazing Italian restaurant that is to die for! I ordered the Gnocchi and it is literally amazing. It is for sure my favorite Italian restaurant EVER.

Here are a few snap shots of the city. I love Chicago during the holidays because there are lights everywhere.

The Ghiradelli store is too cute! Reminds me of a vintage soda fountain shop.

One of my favorites store windows that we passed. Although I don't shop at ZARA this window was perfect. I love the twinkling lights and the sparkle it features.

Do you have any fun plans for Thanksgiving break? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO

Miranda

Saturday, January 4, 2014

OOTD: Chicago Adventures

The past few days I have been spending my time with one of my best friends from school! She came down from Iowa to visit me here in Illinois.

(She is making her own fashion blog so stay tuned for colabs with her!)

While she was here we stayed in a fabulous hotel suite downtown on Michigan Avenue! It was such a fun and fabulous weekend.

For our first day in Chicago I wore my new faux fur vest. This kept me super warm seeing how it was basically 10 degrees the whole time we were in the city! I paired it with my go-to denim button down and a pair of black and gold skinnies.

The skinny jeans have a super cool cheetah print in a gold metallic color. The print is subtle but still shows while your wearing them.

For accessories I wore my favorite J Crew necklace that I got on super clearance at the store! It was only around $12! Can't beat that deal. And of course I wore my favorite arm candy and Michael Kors watch. To finish the look I wore a bold red lip. I love how the red pops from the otherwise dark look.

{The details of the look}

Where it's from:

Shirt: Lucky Brand

Vest: American Eagle

Jeans: Free People

Necklace: J Crew

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Henri Bendel, and J Crew

Watch: Michael Kors

Boots: Michael Kors

It was a successful first day of shopping in the city! Got some really great and cool pieces.

{Me in front of our mini bar in our hotel room. It was a classy place.}

I was super excited that a Vineyard Vines store opened on Michigan Avenue! There bags are so darling!

We ate dinner at Volare which is an Italian restaurant. It was AMAZING! The best service and food I have had in a long time. Not to mention this adorable dessert!