Chicago Bound!

Hello All,

Next week I will be in Chicago for work. I am super excited to see the sights, shop, people watch, and just marinate in the Windy City. Oh and get some work done, too, I suppose.

photo courtesy citydata.com

So gorgeous, right? 

Now I need to pack. In general, Chicago tends to be quite a bit cooler than Saint Louis, so I will need a warm coat. I am excited to wear this amazing men's wear inspired coat I bought a couple weeks ago! 

photo credit Leah Hill

I probably couldn't of worn it here for a few more weeks, so thank you, Chicago, for being windy and frigid! 

But woman cannot dress on coat alone, so here are my other packing essentials:

1. A great white t-shirt (or whale, its your choice!)

2. One pair of fabulous heels. You never know what may come up. Be like a boy scout: always prepared.

3. Comfy jam-jams. My lazy butt plans on putting in some quality hotel time.

4. A cozy cardigan.

5. Distressed skinny jeans

6. Shoes you can walk in. Duh.

7. One easy dress (pack tights, yo, Chi-town's chilly!)

Luggage by Collection by Globetrotter

pjs by Olivia Van Hale, dress by Kenzo, cardigan by Max Mara, wedges by United Nude, jeans by Rag & Bone, heels by Charlotte Olympia, 

tee by Helmut Lang

Of course you'll need a few other things, but this should get you through your first couple days. You can either pack more separates or shop for them! 

Seven Things I am Craving for Fall.

1. A Notorious B.I.G. t-shirt:

Jay Z has this one from artist Rocksmith, so I'll have one, too!

2. A cozy Cardigan:

This one from DKNY looks perfect for curling up with a glass of red wine and watching my Stories!

3. A moto-inspired skinny:

Marissa Webb makes a super luxe version.

4. A great hat:

This Karl Lagerfeld fedora harkens from my Walter White post. 

5. A quirky ankle boot:

I really like the western detail on this pair from Jeffrey Campbell.

6. A Leather Jacket:

I'm obsessed with this Theyskin's Theory version!

7. Comfy loungy pants for cold chillin':

I love this bat themed pair from Zoe Karssen.

So thats what's on my Fall wish list. What's on yours?

My Look: STLFW Project Runway

Just in case you were wondering, here is my look from the Project  Runway show. I also styled my lovely companion Carolyn for the evening.

Shirt by Soprano, Skirt by ASTR, Marc by Marc Jacobs cuff.

To view the rest of the red carpet, click here.