Because I wear my L.L.Bean Boots so often, I get a lot of questions about ’em–whether from family, friends or readers. :) So I thought I’d sit down and finally write up some of my best tips for purchasing a pair. (And yes: they’re just as wonderful as you may have heard!)
Want to share your experience? Be sure to comment in the comment section below!
[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]esterday, while I was trying to figure out exactly how many days were left until summer (#truth), I realized I never shared photos from my brother’s wedding, which took place this past June in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was one of the most magical days of my life, as I’d never seen my brother happier, the Sheehans gained a new (fabulous) member that day, it was my first family wedding besides my own (oldest on both sides!), and there was so much love present. Oh, and it was summer. And everything is magical in the summer. :)
Patagonia Vest and Leggings, Lilly Pulitzer Sweatshirt and Nike Sneakers c/o
If you’re not familiar with Seasonal Affective Disorder, count your blessings. If you are, my heart goes out to you. Because it’s really crappy.
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ope you guys are having a wonderful long weekend! I’ll be back tomorrow, but in the meantime, some of my favorite sales of the weekend:
Tuckernuck: Extra 20 percent off sale prices (and free shipping) with code “FASH20.” Ends Monday at midnight.
Gap: 40 percent off your purchase with code “LNGWKND.” Free shipping on orders of $25+.
Nordstrom: Major winter sale! And, as always, free shipping and returns.
Sail to Sable: So many products added to the sale section!
Club Monaco: Up to 60 percent off sale styles with code “JANUARY.”
J.Crew: Extra 50 percent off final sale prices with code “SHOPSALE.” (Shipping is free when you spend $150 or more… but hey, you could always order a little too much and then return in-store. Juuuuust sayin’. ;)
Vineyard Vines: 50 percent off sale styles with code “WOAS50.”
Banana Republic: 40 percent off your purchase with code “BR40.” Free shipping on orders of $25+.
J.Crew Factory: Extra 50 percent off clearance with code “EXTRA50.”
Madewell: 30 percent off sale styles and free shipping with code “TODOLIST.”
Ann Taylor: 40 percent off new styles and 70 percent off sale styles. Discount applied at checkout.
LOFT: 40 percent off new arrivals and 60 percent off sale styles. No code needed.
Henri Bendel: Huge winter sale. $100+ orders ship free.
Brooks Brothers: Up to 70 percent off.
Anthropologie: Extra 40 percent off sale with code “XTRA40.”
Sole Society: Up to 60 percent off. Free shipping on orders of $30+.
Wayfair: Up to 70 percent off. (#omg)
Mark and Graham: 20 percent off sale with code “EXTRA20” and free shipping with code “FREESHIP.”
Serena & Lily: Up to 60 percent off sale bedding with code “NEWLOOKS.”
Pottery Barn: Up to 25 percent off with code “SAVEMORE.”
Britt Ryan Bow Top c/o / LuLuLemon Leggings (FIRST PAIR. A gift from my parents. Thanks, Guys! Sizing tip: Go up at least one size!) / Tory Burch Earrings / Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Bag c/o / Vineyard Vines Sweater c/o / Lands’ End Booties c/o / Fornash Bracelet c/o
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]appy Long Weekend, everyone! Quick post today, as Mitch and I are daytripping to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It’s our first time, so if you have any recommendations, we’d LOVE to hear them! (Especially restaurants that have great seafood!)
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Wednesday night, I had a few of my best Chicago girlfriends–Jess of The Golden Girl, Maya of Charmingly Styled, Lauren of Lakeshore Lady and Kit of The Kittchen–over for a little party to celebrate the launch of Vera Bradley Fragrance: a beautiful new line of scents, candles, soaps and lotions.
J.Crew Lady Day Coat (Factory Version here. I’m also a HUGE fan of the Cocoon Coat, Factory’s Version of the Cocoon Coat, Chateau Parka, Factory’s Version of the Chateau Parka, and Collarless Coat!) / LOFT Sweater (On sale! I have this one, too, and I LOVE it! I went up a size in both for an oversized look, FYI.) / Hudson Jeans c/o / Sole Society Pumps (Available at Nordstrom, too. And also love this kitten heel pair, available at Nordstrom, too; this bow pair, available at Nordstrom, too; and this pair! Wait: and this pair.) / Tory Burch Earrings / Kate Spade Clutch (Old, similar here, here and here)
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s scary how much hot pink I used to wear all at once. Like, in my 20s. I’m still a big supporter of hot pink, but now I wear it in moderation. A few years ago? I definitely looked like a walking piñata, haha. Please don’t scroll back to my older posts. It’s mortifying. ;)
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]kay. I realize it’s January 13th, and I’m nearly two weeks late on this post at this point, haha. But I struggled with coming up with my goals for 2016. (Though I managed to get “2015: The Good, The Bad & What I Learned” up!) Maybe I struggled because I started out the new year with a nasty bout of sickness, or maybe I struggled because I was so exhausted from November and December that I couldn’t bear to think about goals for a whole year. ;) Regardless, I finally did it. And while I know I’m going to re-read this tomorrow and insert additional goals, we’ll go with these for now. ;) So in no particular order…
Madewell Sweater (Old, but I am dying over this one! See other gray sweaters below) / LuLuLemon Leggings (FIRST PAIR. A gift from my parents. Thanks, Guys! Sizing tip: Go up at least one size!) / J.Crew Striped Turtleneck (But also love this one and this one) / Lands’ End Booties c/o / J.Crew Factory Hat
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f I had to wear one article of clothing every day during Chicago winters, it would be a gray sweater. Not sure how it’s possible, but somehow, it’s cozier and warmer and softer than the same sweater in another color. ;)
Hunter Boots c/o (Read my Guide to Buying Hunter Boots!) / Patagonia Vest (New style ON SALE here and here, and jacket version here) / Madewell Stripe Sweater (Old, but I love this one, this one and this one — See more options below!) / J.Crew Chambray Shirt and Leggings
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]riend! How was your weekend? Mine was absolutely frigid yet absolutely wonderful, too.
While Chicago winters can really wear me after a while, I love how the city comes together to get through the rough times. Residents hurry down the street but make sure share a smile, laugh or understanding shake of the head with those they pass; an unspoken camaraderie of sorts. Hotel lobbies don’t mind if passersby stop in to warm up for a couple of minutes, restaurants are completely understanding of just how many layers their patrons need to drape over the backs of their chairs, and friends offer to host dinner parties and get-togethers on Friday and Saturday nights so everyone can avoid the elements they’d normally be exposed to while bar-hopping. Chicago’s in it together.
