Something Blue

We're shameless J.Crew addicts. Right when we thought we couldn't be more in love with J.Crew, we found this blue beaded J.Crew Collection shirt. D kept the accessories to a minimum and let the shirt speak for its self, pairing it with a structured white skirt and nude wedges.

Shirt: J.Crew Collection, similar here | Skirt: J.Crew, recent but similar here | Shoes: J.Crew | Sunglasses: Tory Burch | Earrings: Kate Spade

Samantha Sleeper Pop-Up Preview

Yesterday we attended a preview event for Miss. Samantha Sleeper's Oak street pop-up shop. We have one word: Impressive! Not only is Samantha the cutest thing we've seen since Jennifer Lawrence graced Hollywood, but she's only 26, and her designs are to die for! Samantha is the perfect combination of classic and edgy– and few can master this duo.

While her cocktail dresses with all of their delicate details are simply to-die-for, her more casual collection of leather and prints is uber fun! In all of her designs, one thing is certain: this girl rocks texture! What can we say, we're in love :)

Special thanks to Monika Dixon for inviting us to this event, and Samantha for being amazing! Be sure to stop by her pop-up shop between now and May 26th– you'll be a more cultured fashionista for it ;)

About Samantha Sleeper (via. MonikaDixon PR) "Samantha Sleeper is an award-winning, NewYork-based designer. Her work has been featured in publications such as Surface, InStyle, Lucky, Refinery29, on their cover of Women's Wear Daily's "Globe Runners" issue, and has been seen on various celebrities including Katy Perry, Tina Fey, Giuliana Rancic, Ciara and Cyndi Lauper... Sleeper holds a BFA from Parsons the New School for Design where she currently works as an instructor."

SAMANTHA SLEEPER POP-UP SHOP 46 E. Oak StreetChicago, IL 60611

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Summer Essentials: The Little Things

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Alright ladies, summer is here and we are celebrating in style! As the temperatures rise there are a few items that we'll be reaching for over and over again–our summer essentials. 1. Metallic Sandals. These beauties go with anything from cut-offshorts to a flowy maxi dress. 2. Reflective sunglasses. While sunglasses are important on their own, these reflective lenses add a little extra mystery and sass. We're a little addicted. (Check out S wearing her pair here!) 3. Considering the amount of time we spend on out phones each day, we owe it to ourselves to look good while doing it. Jazz up your phone with a fun case like this one from Kate Spade. 4. If you haven't noticed yet we're on a metallic kick. It's an easy and unexpected way to dress up an outfit and go with almost anything! These silver pumps add a little bit of edge to any look. 5. Panama Hat. This classic style is a summer must-have! It goes with anything, taking you from a the farmers market to the beach without breaking a sweat. 6. Coral lipstick. We love a good lipstick no matter what season and are crushing on bright coral hues for summer, like 'Rouge Volupté' Lipstick in Extreme Coral.