Dressbarn Dress and Bracelet c/o
Whoa. Things got a little crazy last night with the Blackhawks winning the Stanley Cup. (Woo!) Mitch and I live on a busy street, and about a half block away from a pretty hoppin’ bar… so, as you can imagine, the cheering and screaming went on into the wee hours of the morning.
Love it.
While I’m not the biggest sports fan, I adore the energy that flows through the city during big games and championships, and how it brings the community together. In New York, I never really felt that energy. Too much going on, I suppose. (Or the fact that most of the venues required long subway rides.)
Here, though, there’s so much pride and team spirit. It’s infectious! Restaurants and bars overflow into the street, everyone you see is dressed in team colors, and banners hang from residents’ windows. Again, I have very little interest in sports, and know next to nothing about ’em (I seriously just learned tonight that there are only three periods in hockey), but I’ve actually enjoyed watching the Blackhawks as of late.
(Of course I have. They’ve been winning.)
Side note: my kids are never playing hockey. GOOD LORD. I’ve seen way too many bloody, toothless mouthes over the last few weeks. We’re going to be a baseball or tennis family!
Anyway, let’s totally change gears and get back to all things girly. ;)
Because:
This dress. On sale for only $29.99, it’s such a steal, and perfect for any beachy wedding you might have this summer. I have a smaller frame, and often times, very sadly, can’t fit into brands’ dresses unless I order online. (Though please don’t think I’m in shape. Because I’m not, haha.) But I got the 4 in this dress, and it fit perfectly! I’m about 5’4, in case you’re wondering–and I didn’t have to get it hemmed!
While I’m planning on wearing this little number to a friend’s beach-themed wedding in a couple of months, I’m totally packing the MiXT by Heidi Weisel Floral Maxi Dress for this year’s Fourth of July festivities on the Shore. As it’s 100-percent polyester, it doesn’t wrinkle easily, and is therefore a dream to pack! :)
Anyone else have a countdown until the Fourth? Crab fests, bike rides, boardwalk ice cream, fireworks over the water… Here I come!
(So serious.)
Amazing game!!! Our boys stayed up late last night to watch and I’m so happy we shared the winning moment with them. Yay Hawks!!! Matt and Jason have played hockey since the age of two. We are a hockey family…I’m a hockey mommy! Love it! So far we’ve had a broken hand, stitches (happened off ice), broken tooth (happened off ice), and a broken ankle. It’s a rough sport, but so so fun to watch.
You look adorable in that dress! Flows so nicely in the wind, so it will be perfect at a beach wedding.
Susan,
So cute about your boys!! I’m so glad they were able to stay up and see the game. They must have loved it!
My brothers played hockey growing up, too, and we had a blast watching them play. (Though those locker rooms are pretty stinky, huh?! Haha!) I love that you guys come together as a family around a sport! :)
I have this really wonderful childhood memory of our backyard flooding and then freezing–and the whole family going out to play hockey on the ice. SO MUCH FUN!
Early bedtimes tonight? Hehe.
I watched the game last night! Unfortunately I was rooting for the Lightning, I live just an hour away and used to go to all their games growing up, but I still loved watching the Blackhawks get awarded the cup. Such an awesome moment! That dress is absolutely gorgeous!!
Kendal | Life With Kendal
Oh no! I’m so sorry. But always exciting regardless of who wins… Don’t you just love watching the players celebrate? So much emotion! :)
I do! I always love watching players celebrate such a huge win!!
My boyfriend was just telling me last night how much STANDING tickets were going for!
This post is cracking me up because I’m the same way. I can get into a game and wear the gear and stuff, and then I’m like “Where are the girly things??”. I have been known to try to find statement earrings to go with a team shirt. : )
Alyssa | Glitter and Grey
RIGHT?! A friend of ours had four season tickets, and each one was valued at $1,400. (HOLY GOODNESS.) He’s a die-hard fan, though, and went. ;)
In terms of sports, I HEAR YA, GIRLFRIEND. I try–I swear I do–but I just don’t care, haha. It’s super fun if your city’s team is in the championship though, hehe. ;)
XOXO, Girl!
such a beautiful dress!! Love the clutch too.
The Style Scribe
That dress is absolutely gorgeous! And I totally missed out and didn’t watch the game last night…oops!
xx,
La Joie de Vivre
That dress is gorgeous! My husband and I always say that our kids will be golfers — no contact sports only! Ha ha! Glad you are loving life in Chicago!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Haha — golf is fine, too! ;) The body checking that takes place in hockey just scares! ;)
And thank you so much, Meg! :) xoxo
Such a gorgeous dress!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
That’s so cute! What’s their return policy like? (I feel like my body never fits into clothes right, so I need to have the option to return for free haha!)
xox
giedre
This dress is adorable, would be perfect for the 4th of July!! Chicago was nuts last night, but just you wait for the parade on Thursday ;)
Kristina does the Internets
I cannot even believe how cute that dress is given that it’s from Dress Barn! Clearly I need to start shopping there. You look great!
Lifestyle by Joules
Ooh you have been rocking this maxi dresses lady! Love the great price tag too!
http://asequinloveaffair.com
Your dress game is out of control, girl! So, so pretty.
Wishes & Reality
This dress is beautiful and these pictures are gorgeous! I am getting excited about the fourth. My parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, hubby and I all pile into our family river house for a long weekend on the water. The best part is at night and getting to watch all of the fireworks shows going on along and across the river! I hope you have a fun one. :)
Erica
http://www.pumpsandpushups.com
Loving the pattern! So pretty!!
XO Color Me Courtney
http://www.colormecourtney.com