Le déjeuner sur l'herbe

shirt: vintage
pants: bershka
jacket: thrifted
shoes: f21

And we're back in the swing...for now at least. Last week was a very strange week for me indeed, I put on high waist pants (that haven't fit since 2 years ago mind you, and even then..) threw on a button up shirt, and looked in the mirror and said "hey...classic Bianca" I forgot how good my old uniform felt, of trousers and shirts. I think I really missed dressing this way and since Chicago stopped pretending to give us a summer and went back to high of 68 I was happy to dress in my classic manner. Plus cool weather means outdoor activities of biking and picnics. We picked up falafels and hummus at Sultan's Market (my favorite place for falafels I MEAN THE BEST, at 3.75 for a falafel the size OF YOUR HEAD) biked over to our local park and talked politics. I wish I was there again now. I'm trying to enjoy every moment I have left with my friends before I move miles away. Makes everyday especially magical, and even more bittersweet. These photos did remind me of when I was hipsterizing classic art. Maybe I need to start doing that again....

gypsies, tramps, and thieves

sweater: thrifted
ruby chaffon skirt: thrifted
DIY shirt: Bershka (see DIY here)
boots: vintage
scarf: vintage
socks: jcpennys

I finally found the perfect look to accentuate my DIY. I love love love the way this one turned out. I got to wear my favorite colors, rubies and reds. I also been wearing skirts more. If you noticed, I've been a bit MIA, I got really sick and needed to change some habits, one being tight skinny jeans, say bye bye for now, my kidneys will thank me later.

On another note, what weather we've been having recently, talk about heat waves. I am MAJORLY nervous, this has been by far the MILDEST winter of my life. I'm constantly looking over my shoulder, waiting to take snow up the rear as repercussion for such nice weather. Not that I don't enjoy sunshine, but in JANUARY, in the upper midwest....fishy fishy.

regardless, what better time to enjoy nature. Dave and I took a walk through the forest preserve dressed like a gang of gypsies. We had fun running (and falling) through what was left of the snow, making hard pressed faces like a group of vagabonds walking to warmer weather. Its also a great time to making small talk with the locals. Since its been so nice people have been keeping up with their resolutions, running in the park, getting fresh air. It's nice also long as you stay active, but it IS still winter, so after a while, you do get frozen! Plus the fresh air did me a bit of good. I was getting depressed laying in bed for the past two weeks, so I put on the make up, dressed myself and got out. Mental health always makes you feel better physically. And so does vitamin D, thanks Mr. Sun.