I went bonkers for all of the red and pink in Zara. A few of these pieces came home with me!
Linda looked so adorable with a scarf tied on her head in the Anthropologie fitting room - she can totally pull it off.
Getting ready for day two of shopping here (we both have a little sleepy face -boo!)... we stayed at the Raffaello hotel. I had found a great deal on Hotwire and it was the PERFECT location for shopping and eating. The hotel staff was really warm and helpful and they even upgraded us to a suite. We both took the train into Union Station from our respective home towns and then a taxi to the hotel. Once we got the hotel we walked everywhere. It was a really super location.
Breakfast at Starbucks... naturally. We used the Yelp app a lot to find what we were looking for. I'm from Chicago and have been there millions of times it seems, but a lot of places had changed location or I simply had forgotten where they were. I highly suggest using Yelp! Other stops we made for food and drinks were Big Bowl, The Cheesecake Factory, Garrett's Popcorn (it's a MUST visit!) and Argo Tea. I love Argo Tea and Linda was instantly hooked too!
These are for Jackie. Animal head hooks from Urban Outfitters. Super cute.
These are for me. Gorgeous silky pillows from Urban Outfitters. I think I may order these online, I didn't want to carry pillows through all of the city, but they are gorgeous in person!
Checking out in H&M - I was in heaven there! Woo!
Quick photo after conquering the 2 (very full) floors of Forever 21 - um, random matching sunglasses anyone? Linda and I were mistaken for teenagers, college students and sisters - all in two days!
Trying on shoes at Nordstrom's... we both tried the grey Minnetonka's... the reviews were mixed. It's hard to think about suede shoes this time of year. Maybe for fall!
Quick outfit snaps along Michigan Avenue... it was so busy - no one even cared we were doing random poses right along the road!
Gorgeous flowers in our hotel lobby. I'm a sucker for flowers...
On the train ride home I had this gorgeous view of the sunset over Lake Michigan... ahhhh... the perfect end to a great weekend!
Oh, and the 'haul' - here is a quick snap I took in my bedroom when I got home. Stay tuned for outfit photos for details on all that I got... but I definitely got a lot of fun stuff! When in Chicago... one MUST shop.
I hope you enjoyed my recap!
21 comments:
I'm so envious! I love reading about shopping trips such as yours. Looks like you had a blast :)
Love the re-cap!
And you ladies definitely look alike. I started following both of your blogs around the same time and it took me a few days to get you two straight :P
Looks like such a fun trip! Now you've given me the shopping bug :(
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Chicago is one of my favorite places to shop. When I lived in Indianapolis, I would take the train there often to shop all day, meet with friends, and then head back late at night. You girls look so cute and I cannot wait to see how you style your new pieces.
Sounds like you had a great trip :-) I love the first picture, you are basically brimming with fun!
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i love love chicago shopping....you were smart having a plan! i always think it goes better when there are at least a few key pieces to look for....but leave room for the unexpected must haves! :) glad you had so much fun!
You two are total blog sisters - similar side sweep bangs, same sunnies, big smiles! Looks like a super fun trip! I haven't been to Chicago in ages, and now want to grab a girlfriend or two and head there for a weekend!
Sounds like a lot of fun! I look forward to seeing you wear your new finds!
I too have stayed at the Rafaello and it is a great boutique hotel!
The weather turned out to be gorgeous last weekend, right? I'm so glad the rain finally stopped. You two really do look like sisters! Can't wait to see outfits with your new haul! I spy a really pretty scarf and a torquoise necklace(?).
i am surprised at how many people think we could be sisters! it's so great. i consider that a huge compliment!
and dang, look at your loot! my pile is not that impressive. i can't wait to see you wear that pink shirt!
Looks like SUCH a fun trip! I've never read Linda's blog but now I think I have to start. Jealous of your pile of loot. Kind of extra fun to bring home all kinds of new stuff in one swoop instead of piece by piece.
I am so envious of your shopping trip in Chicago. I went to college there and loved going downtown to shop on a lovely tight college student budget but none the less it is incredible! It looks like you and Linda had a blast. I lam loving that scarf, where is it from?
You two are adorable! Meet ups are always so much fun :)
Love the clothes you got!!
xoxo
I follow both your blogs have seriously been wondering for the longest time if you two were related! Looks like you had a great time :).
Meetups are so daggone fun. It's one of the best things about blogging. Glad you had a blast.
yah! so happy you were able to visit chicago :) shopping on michigan ave and state street is the best! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
Ohhh. I can't wait to see how all of these items look in your outfits. I can't even see what everything is, but it looks like some great finds.
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Looks like you girls had a blast!! I love meeting real bloggers in real life and becoming good friends. It's great :)
Good Gawd - you look like sisters!! I cannot believe how much alike you both look - never thought so until these pics, espesh the one in sunglasses. Adorbs!!
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Shannan
Looks like fun! You two really do look like sisters :)
you for sure look like sisters if not even twins!!! how fun to meet a blog buddy! glad you enjoyed our lovely city...next time, i have some major shopping haunts for you!!! xo
FINALLY got to read this. Looks and sounds like so much fun-I am so jeals!! And omg, you guys do look exactly like sisters-never thought that until these pics of you together. Crazy! Can't wait to see all your new outfits that you out together with your finds. Lovin that pink blazer! And thanks for the animal head photo-they are super cute!
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