AVANT BLARGH: May 2011

ghostly portabella

last night went on a quick date with dave to one our favorite hometown haunts. I got a portabella melt on rye with "chips" and he an open face roast beef. Pretty yummy for the suburbs. It's also a brewery where they make pretty tasty brewskies...(my fave a raspberry) We intended on going to three floyds, but is just so loud there, and they play heavy metal, its always freezing, etc etc. It was a great time to ask myself, am i getting old? taking comfortability over a hip young joint?

whatever...the pictures we took were blurry and ghost like, but my artist eye still likes them.

{what i wore} demin chambray shirt/no brand :: paperbag pants/ department store:: boots/urban outfitters::jacket/no brand

thank God for this 3 day weekend..RIGHT?? haha..yay!

como me duele

this little coordinate had me singing como la flor all afternoon. It feels good to be back home with my family and friends, enjoying this *crap* weather (lawls) Its been nothing but wispy and windy all spring in Chicago. And we've also experienced some non-stop rain (total bummer) but it was a great excuse to go get some ultra spicy vindaloo with dave. (i mean ULTRA SPICY, indian food does NOT play...)

{what i wore} floral shirt/foe la passion (paris) :: "mom jean" shorts/vintage:: thigh highs/h&m :: platforms/jeffrey campbell "copen" :: jewelry/watch & bracelet -gifted from mommie ♥

I have been wearing this watch non-stop. I used to not wear one but my mother surprised it to me before I left for my trip. Especially since I could not use/charge my cell, having a watch has become quite handy. Its also has this sexi-ness to it that I love. I got this chiffon floral shirt at this boutique that was having a blowout, i mean BLOW-OUT sale next door to PRINTEMPS on Haussmann Blvd. Not only did the boutique have ultra sexie male workers (heh...) it had basically all the trend pieces I have been looking for but could not find in the US. This shirt is the perfect match between loose and fitted. I don't do well in oversized clothing (makes me look fat) but a nice mesh between loose and fitted gives it that certain je nais se quoi...ha...plus can i also add i love the fact that its cut asymmetrically?!

It will definitely be my new go to piece this summer. Its easy and breezy and can be worn rolled up and button down. Plus the pearl buttons are a sweet off beat omph that you could only expect from pariee..

(trying out a dramatic cat eye)

I'm sure you're all dying to see pics and such, but in due time! stay tuned loves. and thank you for following me here to my new home ;D

too much light makes the baby go blind

before i left for europe earlier this month I went to go see TMLMTBGB with my friends in Andersonville. It was my first time seeing this chicago classic show and it was throughly enjoyed. Most of my chums have seen this show before but as for me, dave, and another friend it was our first time.

The show consists of 30 plays that are 2mins each. They hang the plays up on a clothes line and you shout a number and whichever they hear first they jump up and pull one down. The goal is to see all 30 plays in 60 mins, but I think we all about 20. Most of the where pretty good, some where interactive (two of my friends got pulled in) and others fell flat. But you can't expect to have 30 perfect 2 minuet plays--can you? Regardless it was a delightful theatre experience, and I would definitely see them again (they change material every month, i believe)

{what i wore} nautical dress/vintage :: granny shoes/vintage :: little boys military coat/vintage

It was also sweet seeing my friends before I left for europe, whom i had for 6 years now (which is a miracle by anyone's standards...) Despite that they are all male + girlfriends, I'm just happy to have people I trust versus looking for that perfect female friend. But I digress, I need to get back to work. I'm working from home today because I just need one more day before I head back to office life!