Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day, Lovers!!! Yay! Don't we all adore days off? I keep a massive archive of photos that inspire me on hand so I decided to dig through them and find some "day off-esque" photos for us to enjoy. I hope you all have a blast today! Hugs and kisses!

X. Jewls

   Road tripping with girlfriends is the best!!!

Zooey Deschanel looking darling in one of Liza's and my favorite shoots.

Wildfox ad kid pool. Adore this.

 Soakin' up the sun!

Ah, if only the ocean was warm right now here in LA!

Ahh, reading on a cabana. Looks good to me. (I spy Liza's polarized Chanel sunglasses.)

 Sleeping in all day with your loved one. This is pretty much what I have been doing all weekend. ;)

 Biking. Wish I had a bike! If I did, I would want to look as dope as this chick! I am obsessed with this photograph.

 Abbey Lee looking perfect running around at the beach.

 Those bloomer shorts? The lighting in this photo? Killer. I love this shot.

So bad ass.

 If I ever hitchhiked, I would wear this too. Bahaha.

I'll never get over these pants. E.V.E.R.

 So juvenile. I live for this.

Pigging out on terrible junk food. A perfect thing to do on a day off!

Sparkkkkkkkklers!!!!!

May Days

With Memorial Day approaching and the weather warming up, it's hard to believe it's almost summer. I am so excited! Therefore, I thought I'd throw together a post of photos with my new camera from this past month. From food to fashion, there's a bit of everything in here I guess. Hope you enjoy! XO, Liza

Coffee table

Perfume tray filled to the brim with jewelry of course...

Rocking my Prada turban... it's more in than ever at the moment!

New Rebecca Minkoff bag! So in love with it.

My darling Lily 

My boyfriend's new foosball table. Too bad I'm absolutely awful at playing!

Veggies at the Chicago French Market

My kind of shelf... Gummies and snacks!

Finally warming up outside! 

Outfit details: Anglo American Heart Sunglasses, Rodarte for Target Striped Shirt, Rachel Antonoff Tap Shorts

French Macarons. One of my favorites.

Beautiful Chicago

Outtakes Old and New

Thought I'd throw in a few pictures, some very old and some pretty new! Jewls and I have been best friends for what seems like forever, so it's obvious we have TONS of photos together. Hope you enjoy some of my fave "outtakes" below. XO, Liza

I'm Feeling Nostalgic... TOO

So the best news in the world came the other night when Lize texted me and said "Call me. I have good news!!!" I quickly called and she blurted out, "I am flying to LA!! Next Thursday! FOR A WEEK!" Yaaahooooo!  It's been forever since her last LA trip. God, I don't even know how long... over a year though. So she is most definitely due for a Cali rendezvous. The weather has been so gorgeous here lately, like in the 80's, so it'll be a perfect little break from freezing Chicago! ;)  Lots of shopping and running around town with the top down, lots of screaming old Britney, Dixie Chicks, and Kelly Clarkson tunes with Ice Blends from Coffee Bean, lots of dining and lots of parties lined up. The best part is, Lize is bringing her beau, Angel, so the four of us will all be together. Love it. The boys can keep each other company while we run around and act nuts for 9 days straight. I cannot wait. So get ready for loads of outfit posts and fun things to come! Weeee! Hope you're all doing well. I am off to work for five hours and then I am on my weekend!! Yayayaya. ;)

X. Jewls

Pre-Dance Party Champagne Make-Up Application in the Bathroom (Yes, that is a sentence! Ha!!!)

Lize, I believe I was singing JT into your face in this one. Bahahaha.

I'm Feeling Nostalgic...

I'm all happy and giddy like a kiddie today because I get to see my best friend in a week! Cannot wait for the days and nights filled with too many drinks, coffee and shopping trips, dinners with our men, and endless amounts of laughter. XO, Liza

Liza's Online Holiday Shopping Playlist

Ok guys... How is the holiday season complete without a good playlist to keep you going while you do your online gift shopping? Whether you are browsing for ideas or snatching up items off your list before they are gone, one always needs some great music. I know I do! Although these tunes below aren't really Christmas songs, they most definitely lift my spirit, as this freezing winter weather has a tendency to put me in a slump. Check out my playlist below and type them into iTunes, give a little listen, and see if you like! XO, Liza

Dancing With Myself- Billy Idol

How can anyone not LOVE this song? I adore music from the 80's and this song is most definitely one of my faves.

Signs- Bloc Party

This song is so beautiful. I associate it with winter, as I used to play it a lot a few Decembers ago. Can never go wrong with Bloc Party in my mind.

Pumped Up Kicks- Foster the Children

This song is adorable. I always hear it on my Sirius in the car and it puts me in a great mood.

Heartbeats- Jose Gonzalez

One of my favorite songs by The Knife, but all slowed down. Genius.

Beautiful Life- Gui Borrato

This might be one of my all time favorite songs. It is long... a little over eight minutes. So pretty though. Something about it is so soothing to me.

The Trouble With Love Is- Kelly Clarkson

Had to throw this one in for Jewls. I am not afraid to admit that I like Kelly Clarkson! Hahahaha! Her voice is amazing and her music is just carefree and fun. I have always loved her since she won "American Idol." I guess it's the teeny bopper in me?

Fascination- La Roux

Since her hit "Bulletproof" is beyond played out... This song is probably my favorite of La Roux's.

Open Your Heart- Madonna

Just had to! Who doesn't love Madonna? Come on!

To Be With You- Mr. Big

A little early 90's music doesn't hurt! Please tell me you guys remember this song! Hilarious.

Ceremony- New Order

A gorgeous song by New Order. You might remember it from the movie, "Marie Antoinette."

Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum

I love old music from the 60's and 70's. This song is perfect in my eyes.

Seven- Prince

Another staple in a playlist of mine. Cannot go wrong with Prince. Ever!

Who's That Girl-Robyn

Robyn is pretty awesome. I love music you can dance to. All of her songs are fun and upbeat.

The Look- Roxette

Classic 80's. Period.

Heart Skipped A Beat- The Xx

Absolutely adore The Xx. Their album is something you can play over and over again. EVERY song is good. I feel it's hard to find records like that nowadays.

Only You- Yaz

To finish my list off, some 80's from Yaz. My ballet teacher at dance camp used to play this. Yes, some 80's music instead of some classical piano. LOVE.

Girly Girl

I love this picture so much. Whatever she is wearing... I want it. XO, Liza

Melanie Laurent for Elle France

After seeing Inglorious Basterds for the first time the other night, I had to find out what Melanie Laurent, the actress who played Shoshanna, was all about. Turns out she is quite the fashionista! More on her later, but I found this adorable video of her shoot for Elle France on Youtube. Is she not the cutest most gorgeous thing you have ever seen? Love love love. XO, Liza

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Bow Bra?

What is this? I want it!

X. Jewls

More Miu Miu Spring 2010

This time though, it's on a set of twins. Ignore the creepiness factor... the clothes and shoes are absolutely incredible. XO, Liza

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Designer Dolls

I definitely got way too excited when I first saw these fashion inspired dolls, created by doll designer Andrew Yang. After all, they are dressed in pretty much identical outfits from the Spring 2010 shows (Comme Des Garcons, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Lanvin are shown below). How cute are they? Not cute are the prices though (I believe they are $600 a doll? Yikes!) But they are fun to look at, right? XO, Liza

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Bunny Ears in a Hot Way

I adore this photo for Zinc Magazine. It makes me happy. Why are these ears so chic to me?

X. Jewls

Taylor Tomasi

Love all the rick rack on Teen Vogue's accessories director, Taylor Tomasi. Looks pretty fab. XO, Liza

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Cute Cute Cuteness

I think this is one of the cutest pictures I have seen in a while, not to mention Alexa Chung's dress is AMAZING. XO, Liza