Year One

I can't believe that one year ago, today, I left my beloved San Diego for the Second City! I have grown to love Chicago and can finally call it my humble home. The last year has been quite the experience to say the least: from leaving San Diego and driving through Vegas, Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore and finally arriving in Chicago to a new job, new friends, luxury and vintage shopping that can easily make the richest go broke, the absolute best food spots, festivals and street fairs up the wazoo, quick flights to NYC and visitors, lots of visitors. One year successfully lived, and hopefully the years to come only get better!

[San Diego will always be my first love]

[My crazy year via IPhone Photo Album]
[Yellowstone][Mt Rushmore][Chicago welcomes us][FOOD: Arami Sushi, Glazed Bacon donut from Nightwood, Hot Dougs, Bonsoiree, afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel homemade Cinnabons]
[SHOPPING: One of my favorite dresses from Akira, winter FUR, home goods, Randolph Market][AROUND TOWN: Ferris Bueller night at the Art Institute, Millenium Park Music Mondays, Wicked, The Bulls, Lollapalooza, House party celebrations, St. Pattys Day][CHANGE OF SEASONS: Fall and Winter][Quick NYC getaways][VISITORS: Mama and various special friends]

fall

I'v recently noticed small signs of fall starting to rear its pretty little head.....intermittent cooler temps, September Issues, ads for back to school shopping and of course, fall fashion spreads. I saw a slide show on NYMag.com and had to share the goods. Not that I will be wearing anything remotely close to what you see here, but it's always fun to dream and get inspired =)

[Chanel, Miu Miu, Christian Dior, Lanvin, RL, YSL]

Lolla

"Good morning, children of the 80s. This is your Woodstock, and it's long overdue". -Joan Baez