Birthday Outfit And A Trip To The Zoo

aqua and gold earrings - F21
50s plaid dress - birthday gift from my dad from Small Earth Vintage!
tan t-strap wedges - DSW

Here's what I wore on my birthday day (Sunday). I was worried it was going to thunderstorm but it just rained a little while we were still in bed. I thought it was a little cooler than it was so I opted to wear this cute dress I got as a gift from my dad. The fabric is pretty airy, to my delight, so I wasn't too hot after all.



Birthday flowers from my friend Elise!



First Michael and I went to Yolk for a decadent breakfast. We were so stuffed, I don't think I've ever not felt like bursting after eating there. We poked around Paper Source afterwards since it was a block away and Michael bought himself a birthday present; a book for keeping track of music lists (songs to make out to, songs you want played at your funeral, etc). Then we headed to the Lincoln Park Zoo.



We saw pretty much everything there, and that zoo is great because it's free. I don't wanna recap each animal I saw and what they did so I'm just going to post a million photos. Look at how cute that baby panther in a box is! Omg.

































Lots of sleeping fuzzies. I'll leave you with this video of me screwing with Michael at the gift shop:

Birthday Party Dress

Saturday night Michael and I celebrated our birthdays at a bar here called The Whistler. It's one of my favourites. It's lounge-y and low-key that's also standing-room, and they keep it at low capacity so it doesn't get overcrowded. They make special seasonal cocktails, classic cocktails, stand-bys, and have a great beer selection. Be sure to stop by if you are in Chicago.

Anyway, I only took snaps of Michael and I before we left, but I wanted to show off my outfit. And Michael looks great as always-perfectly matching the duck tie I gave him as part of his present!





earrings - H&M, removed some bits
50s sundress - RedoRedux on Etsy
nude sandals - secretlake on Etsy

Happy Birthday, Michael!

Wishing a happy 26th to the love of my life. I'll save the big block of photos of us for our anniversary, but I'm glad to spend another birthday with you. ♡ ♡ ♡

Birthday Wish List

I still feel like a kid when I start counting down the days until my birthday (four!), not to mention when I compile lists of "Ohhh I want that...for my biiiirthday!" That being said, it's not too late to get me a gift (or two...):



Clockwise from top: striped bag from ikabags, 50s tulip dress from Small Earth Vintage, Four Seasons stemless martini glasses from Marywibis, 50s ivory lace dress from Adelaide's Homesewn, neroli jasmine lotion from The Body Shop, Anchors Aweigh oxfords from Need Supply