Although my taste in movies isn’t what you’d consider diverse (ranging from Mean Girls all the way to Clueless), I do appreciate a good documentary. Over the weekend I discovered Exit Through the Gift Shop, a street-art-focused film, and I’m still not over it. As someone who finds much inspiration from the streets (street style, street art…I love it all) I already wish there was a sequel…or at least a reality show spin-off.
Well I think we can all agree that the best thing that happened in 2012 is that the world didn’t end (good thing because I was concerned I wouldn’t live to see the Girls season 2 premiere). But there were some other things that happened in fashion, in Chicago, in food and overall in life (well in my life at least) that were pretty awesome. So I wanted to take my last day of 2012 to look back on [what I consider to be] the best things that happened this year.
I don’t like crowds, I don’t particularly love guys in tank tops yet for some reason I’ve always enjoyed going to Lollapalooza. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s the perfect opportunity to judge people with no remorse or the fact that I can let out my inner hipster (which is more just like a fake hippy) but regardless of all that…I went…and it was awesome.
Things started off at the Gilt City rooftop party Saturday at EnV…
Rooftops are the most valuable asset when it comes to Chicago summers. Remember that.
Because my birthday fell on a holiday this year (yesterday, Memorial Day) I thought I’d take the whole weekend to celebrate (even though I’d probably do the same if it didn’t fall on a holiday). I had such a fun weekend I wanted to share with you some of my favorite photos.
Friday night cooking with the bf: pretzel-crusted halibut, green beans & caramelized onions.
Salon was closed for Memorial Day so #ManiMonday turned into Mani Saturday.
Outfit for my birthday dinner and party (thrown by my amazing boyfriend!)
Dinner at Sprout…incredible
Foie and banana bread never tasted this good.
At Barrelhouse Flat with my 2 best friends.
More birthday <3 at Barrelhouse.
Presentation of gifts from my parents (the presentation was 100% my mom’s idea)
Dana Rebecca ring and bracelet from my mom.
Schiaparelli and Prada book from my grandma.
Valentino + Proenza.
Some birthday cards.
The most creative birthday card I’ve ever received (thanks Olivia!).
Birthday brunch at Pump Room (best. doughnuts. ever.)
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Thanks everyone who celebrated with me and made my weekend awesome!
Let’s be honest, my life revolves around fashion and food…and there’s nothing I love more than giving people restaurant and shopping recommendations in Chicago. So I was pumped to find out about this new website urbantag where I can share my favorite Chicago dining and shopping destinations in one place. Exciting news–the site launches TODAY!
See where you might find me about town on my urbantag page.