Vineyard Vines Dress (c/o) (Similar here and here in oxford) and Tote (c/o) (Sold out, similar here) / Tory Burch Sandals (Sold out, see the same sandals in different colors here) / Kate Spade Pearl Necklace / Fornash Bracelet (c/o) / Kate Spade Sunnies (Old, newer styles here) / Tory Burch Earrings
After about a week of unseasonably cool temperatures, warmth has returned to Chicago. Huzzah! I know that 60- and 70-degree weather isn’t exactly cold, but I’m a huge wimp. Also, it’s August. We still have a good couple weeks left of summer, right? RIGHT?!
Anyway, it felt amazing to finally slip into this Vineyard Vines gingham dress–which I’m absolutely obsessed with–yesterday for Broadway in Chicago. I love its bow sash, roll-up-or-roll-down sleeves, and pink embroidery on the breast pocket. And that it’s extremely comfortable. It seems to be selling out pretty quickly, so act fast if you’re in love as well! Don’t see your size? Try the new Oxford Shirt Dress or Fairview Oxford Stripe Dress.
In other news, I have Pink Eye again. I’m such a child. I’m basically allergic to everything in Chicago, and no matter what I do, I just can’t seem to remember not to rub my itchy eyes. So I’ve quarantined myself in my apartment, partly because I don’t want to pass it on to anyone else and partly because I hate wearing my glasses.
As much as I love the frames (in “Dark Havana” in case you’re wondering), I just can’t see as well with glasses as I do with contacts. Due to astigmatism, glasses have always given everything a distorted funhouse-like appearance for me. It drives me crazy! Contacts, though? Everything is crisp, clear and normal-looking. (Which is saying a lot, as my contacts prescription is -6.5!) I can’t even tell you how many doctors I’ve seen over the years for the distortion problem… and not one has been able to figure it out. But yes. I need to persevere, and find a solution. (And a new doctor in Chicago.) It’s certainly not healthy to always wear contacts!
So sorry for the rant. Anyone else ever have this problem?!
Looks like you are really enjoying your new city! Cute dress!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
As someone who has lived in Chicago the past 3 years, it’s so fun seeing a blog with familiar photos! I totally feel your pain with the glasses…I have the same issues with dirstortion and am so paranoid about getting pink eye and having to wear my glasses. Good luck!!
Awww, thanks, Sarah!
Do you really?! It’s so annoying, isn’t it? I’ve Googled it a zillion times, but it seems like most doctors just say that it’s something you have to get used to… and I’m so not okay with that! Have you ever asked your doctor about it?
I guess I just need to be really good about taking my contacts out when I’m at home. Maybe when I’m watching TV? Ugh…
Who knows! I’m only -3.75 and I didn’t have this problem back when I was -2.0. My glasses me so dizzy and nauseous that there’s no way I can wear them long enough to try to get used to them. Thank god for contacts!
Also, if you need a fun Chicago thing to do, I just had tea at the Drake on Saturday and it was so much fun. A great activity with some girlfriends.
Yeah–I’m in a similar situation! When I was in the -5 range, I had zero problems. But when I got bumped into the -6’s, everything became distorted. And my glasses make me dizzy and nauseous, too! I agree… Contacts are a lifesaver. But we definitely need to get to the bottom of this, haha. I’m going to go into Lens Crafters next week… I’ll update you soon! :)
Thank you SO much for the recommendation! Having tea at the Drake would be a blast!! Such a fun idea!
xoxo
Hi sweetie, love your dress.
So chic and glam
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage diary
Thanks, Maggie!
You look absolutely darling, as always!
I used to have so many issues with my eyes, but I switched to Air Optix contacts, and they are supposed to have more moisture. It is seriously a world of difference. I also started using a Clear Care cleaning system, and I think it has been helpful, as well. I hope that your eyes are feeling better soon!
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
This Clear Care cleaning system is intriguing to me… Thank you! Perhaps I’m cleaning my lenses well enough! Thanks so much!
I have yet to make the contact plunge although it would make it so much easier for those times when glasses are not always applicable.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
So impressive! Do you wear glasses regularly? They bother me so much, but I love the look of them! Haha. ;)
I love chicago and the Millenium park!! My fav hangout place when we go there… Love these photos…
It’s such a pretty park–I agree! I really want to have a picnic there soon. :)
What a pretty dress Kelly!! :) And the only thing I am hating about the impending cold weather is that it will be cold outside and super stuffy inside buildings :/ But soon we will be able to break out those boots and vests! :)
http://neatly-packaged.com/
So true. I love boots and vests, too… But I’m not sure about this Chicago winter that’s around the corner, haha. ;)
Those pink Miller sandals are too cute…and they look perfect with the blue gingham dress! Love it!
xoxo,
Andrea
http://www.andreaeveryday.com
Thank you, Andrea! They’re SO comfortable, too! I couldn’t recommend them more. Just be sure to get them on sale. ;)
Oh my gosh, we have the same prescription! Haha! Too funny. I don’t like wearing my glasses, either, but it’s mostly just because the prescription on them isn’t as strong and it takes me a while to get used to wearing them. I love this dress on you! I only have one gingham clothing item and I feel like I should change that.
xo Kimi
http://www.twentysomethingsimple.wordpress.com
Kimi, aww! Haha… Ugh. It’s hard being blind, isn’t it?! I was thinking about getting my glasses knocked down a point or two (if that’s what you call it), and seeing if that helps. We’ll see. ;)
Thank you! I’m such a fan of it. Check out Vineyard Vines’ oxford dresses that just recently came in, too. I love them!!
I hate wearing my glasses too! I see better with my contacts also. For years I thought that was just normal until I finally tried a new eye doctor and voila! I can see clearly with my glasses now. I’m still more comfortable in contacts though. Hope the pink eye goes away soon!!
Love your Vineyard Vines gingham dress. It looks amazing. I think I need a pair of those TB Miller sandals in my collection of TB sandals, haha.