Lands’ End Sweater (c/o, J.Crew’s version here and here, and how cute is the dress version?!) / J.Crew Skirt (Factory version here, and love this newer, similar skirt–and this one, too!), Camp Socks (L.L. Bean also carries them!) and Necklace (Old, but this is my current obsession! And this is pretty cute, too.) / L.L. Bean Boots (Order them, even though they’re backordered! You won’t be sorry. Need a pair now? Try Sperry’s version! Tuckernuck has them in navy, too.) / Piperlime Faux Fur Infinity Scarf (Sold out, but so many options here!) / Hayden Harnett Tote (c/o) / HUE Knit Sweater Tights / Daniel Wellington Watch (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, but love these!) / Pearl Earrings (Love these, too!)
Don’t worry. I don’t actually have the “Chicago Blues,” nor is it even a real thing. (Though it is a bar on the North Side.) It just seemed like a good post title. ;)
However… YIKES. This has been a rough week for us weather-wise, and temperatures (with wind chill) are projected to dip down to -30 on Thursday. Ugh. At least I’ll likely have Mitch home with me tomorrow! But yeah. So not leaving my apartment until things warm up.
This past Presidents’ Day, Mitch and I braved the cold and headed downtown to the Shed Aquarium to see the penguins. There was a long line out the door, though… so, not wanting to acquire frostbite, we opted for the Field Museum next door.
Nearly every trip to a museum I’ve taken in the past seven years (with the exception of our recent trip to the Art Institute) has been with dozens of unruly teenagers in tow, so this was so nice. It definitely took me a good half hour to stop worrying that we were “missing someone,” but I eventually relaxed and enjoyed my time there. ;)
After the museum, Mitch and I quickly snapped these photos (brrrr!) in front of the frozen city skyline, and had piping hot bowls of soup to warm up.
Penguins, I’ll catch ‘ya next time!
Lovely warm and chic outift! The necklace is so pretty!:)
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I’m crossing my fingers for a cold day tomorrow! It’s supposed to be -10 without the windchill when I normally leave the house tomorrow. Unreal! Summer, where are you? Heck, I’d settle for spring. Love the skirt and bean boots look! Going to have to try that out. :)
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Absolutely love that sweater!! Stay warm!!
xx,
La Joie de Vivre
Love the photos! I haven’t gotten to visit the Shed Aquarium yet, but I really want to, and next time I visit I definitely will. The Field Museum was a great choice though! All of the exhibits are great!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
I met my husband at the Field Museum. (We were both volunteers there.) Great memories… I miss that town!
The weather here in Chicago has been horrid this week! We are suppose to have a record low tomorrow (Thursday). I love this outfit! The scarf makes it look so cozy and warm!
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love the sweater and your furry scarf!! Hope you’re staying warm!
The Style Scribe
Insider tip on the Shedd, buy your tickets online ahead of time and skip the line!
WHAT?! We had no idea! Thanks, Eric!!
Such a cute outfit! It looks so cold though! I would cry!
-Meg
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Isn’t this winter the worst!? At least you look cute! Hope you had a fun day at the museum.
~Samantha
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This might be one of my favorite outfits on you Kelly, I love the navy and white combo.
-Alex
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So brave to be out there in that type of cold! Love your look and those boots, although I probably would never use them here in Louisiana! Hope it warms up soon for ya! xo
McKenna
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Oh yeah the lines for the aquarium are always insane, I usually go running past there and the line is always super long. I did manage to get in once without a wait by getting there fifteen minutes before it actually opened, zoomed right in.
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This look is gorgeous! You do winter weather chic so well.
Ellen | A Pop of Pink
very cute winter look – the fur cowl is great and I really appreciate your sensible footwear!
Chic on the Cheap
Loving the jumper and skirt! Great way to make it more girly, I find I scare away from skirts and dresses in the Winter because I just can’t seem to get myself warm enough!
this outift is everything!! LOVE.
xx, Bess
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Love that cable knit sweater!
The Starving Inspired
Love the winter look!
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