The time has finally come to share the last of my photos from the incredible trip I went on to Banff this year. Banff was by far one of the most breathtaking places I've ever visited in my life! Mother Nature is so incredible and this trip gave me an even deeper appreciation for the stunning sights you can find in nature and around every bend you may come across in the road. From the sudden snowfalls to the avalanches we would hear in the mountains to the glass-like surface of Lake Louise, this …
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Comfy & Colorblocked
In Chicago, winter weather is pretty much all over the place. One day it's 40 degrees, the next day it's below zero. You never really know what's coming next! With these crazy, ever-changing temps, one of my go-to outfits in the fall and winter is a big, comfy sweater, jeans, and boots or booties. You can make it cozier by adding a big scarf and hat, or you can prep for warmer weather by wearing a shirt sleeved tee under your sweater for if you get too toasty. I like sweaters that have some more …
Cozy Circle Cardigan at Lake Louise
If you know me, this comes as no surprise, but I'm a huge cardigan girl! I have so many different colors and styles that they make up pretty much half of my closet... This cardigan is one of my absolute faves. Not only is it a gorgeous color, but it has pockets! …
Shearling & Sunnies at Bow Lake
Today's post features on of the most underrated views we came across while in Banff. Welcome to Bow Lake! Naturally, I was already a sucker for the name, but on top of that, the view was to die for! We just drove pass this overlook while trying to make our way to Peyto Lake (which ended up not happening due to an out of the blue blizzard). We decided we had to stop and snap some photos on our way back and I'm so glad that we did! …
Bean Boots & Flannel at Lake Minnewanka
I'm so excited to share the next in my series of Banff blog posts with all of you today! These pictures are some of my favorite from the trip because they're a bit different from my usual outfits. They're much more casual and the focus for me was much more on the setting vs. the outfit that I was wearing. As I mentioned in a recent Instagram, I'm not someone who's out "roughing it" in nature very often, but I love being surrounded by the beauty of nature. Flannel, in my opinion, is one of those …
Cranberry Hues & Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you're all enjoying your day and spending time with those you love most, while stuffing your stomachs with plenty of yummy food! I, for one, am so glad that we have a day focused on gratitude and giving thanks during the crazy busy holiday season! With all of the commercial holidays taking over earlier and earlier each year, it's nice to have a reason to stop and focus on all that we already have. In our crazy world, we take so much for granted and Thanksgiving …
Oatmeal Heather ‘Something Navy’ Sweater at Lake Louise
I'm so excited to finally start sharing all of my photos from Banff today on the blog! This post was the very first outfit that I shot while I was in Banff and these photos were taken in the morning at Lake Louise. On this day, it was relatively cloudy so it was hard to fully appreciate the blue tones and reflecting quality that Lake Louise is known for. (But, don't worry, we went back again the next day and got to get some "classic" Lake Louise pictures. Those photos will be up soon and they …
Shades of Blush
I've always loved the color pink, but as I've gotten older bubblegum pink doesn't quite suit my taste anymore. My passion for pink got a bit of a refresh in high school when I fell in love with the color blush. That was some time around 2010 and ever since, I've been adding bits of blush to my closet almost every time I shop. Blush pink, specifically "rose quartz" was one of the Pantone colors of the year for 2016 and it's still going strong! …
Leather Skirt & Drusy Details
Is anyone else having a case of the Mondays today? I feel like I've been in a fog all day! My friend Allie and I shot this look recently and it was honestly a total confidence boost for me. We were walking around to shoot and I felt so city chic! I've never really been into the whole leather clothes trend... Bags yes, but skirts and leggings, not so much. I tried out this leather Rebecca Minkoff skirt to play around with styling it and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved it! …
Floral for Fall
"Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking." If any of you are fans of The Devil Wear's Prada then you'll probably recognize that quote. (If not, take a peek at the video at the bottom of this post, because you're missing out!) It's true that florals are typically much more popular during the springtime, however, that doesn't mean you can't rock them in other seasons! …