I have always said that Chicago only has two seasons...Winter and Summer! We are just now beginning to be introduced to the summer weather and yet department stores will began to start moving out the summer inventory to make room for the fall fashions in the upcoming weeks! I can't really believe it is June already because now is the time that I stop buying summer flocks and begin to prepare and invest in my Fall must haves! Tory Burch presented her Autumn/Winter 2011- 12 Collection during Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week and I absolutely feel in love with what she presented on the runway. Her Collection was all about “English country" dressing, bold plaids, 70s Fashion, bold
colors that included brown, muted orange, taupe, olive green, rust, and soft peach hues. She also resurrected pieces like bell bottom suits, bow blouses and plaid prints and tweeds. Finally... making a come back in her collection were palazzo pants in low-slung pleated and printed versions teamed with silk tops. I am so excited about the resurgence of the classics and retro style...and now the hunt begins!
Today proved to be a surprising day (60 degrees in June), as far as Chicago weather goes, and I wanted to wear something appropriate for the weather and the season. I was off to my son's end of the year assembly and couldn't quite wear the Maxi dress that I picked out the night before. I wanted to be stylish but yet understated since I was going to be in a gymnasium filled with pre-schoolers, proud parents and teachers. So, I chose these great stretched denim straight legged jeans from Old Navy ($19.50) ; because they are comfortable and appropriate just in case I had to bend or get down on the floor with my little Ian. I also went a little trendy and pulled out this leophard printed shirt ($16) (leophard is all the rage this year) because it is loose fitting and allows me to move around freely. I topped the look of with a brown and blue fedora hat ($16) that I picked up at target, A light blue coat from H&M ($34 Sale Price) and these funky black corked heel sandal ($43) that I bought, on sale from Aldo. I bought everything that I am wearing on sale. If I had not, the shirt was originally ($29),The Jeans were $29, The shoes were $80 and the coat was $80. In all, the outfit would have cost $224. I paid $129!
