Chicago Haul

This past week I was in Chicago for a few different times, hanging with friends and with family. Each time I had the privilege of going to different stores. Hanging in Chicago means quirky shops along with high brand names. This time along with hitting some of my favorite places, like H&M, we also went to fun thrift shops and random artsy shops.

H&M:

1. Loose Knit Ombre Sweater
This sweater I got on sale for $5! I must admit that when H&M has things on sale, the prices are beyond a good deal. This sweater isn't heavy enough for winter, but it has a nice spring and fall feel- which makes mee excited to go back to school.

2. Skater Skirt

This piece is a wonderful basic to have. The skater skirt is flattering on all body shapes and can easily be paired with sweaters, tanks, crops, or graphic tees.

3. Cat Print Dress
Cats are a big thing right now, and I'm not complaining. As a cat lover with allergic family members, I'll take anything cat haha. But this dress is super cute! The zipper isn't on the side, but on the back instead, which allow for a modern chic look. The material is also heavier, which makes this a good dress for the winter if paired with some funky colored tights.


Some artsy jewelry accessory store:

 4. Faux pinchers
So to my friends and family, it's no secret that I am a fan of using your body as personal expression. As a person with 9 piercings, I must say that I love the idea of body art. However, in respect with my parents' wishes, I am not allowed to get tattoos or stretch my ears until I am 21. With that in mind, I found these cool faux pinchers. [cocojewelry]

 5. Clay Nail Decals
I think Forever 21 sells the same thing, since the label on this says Love and Beauty. But I love nail things, so these two sets have a combination of cute bows, fruits, and sweets, and then modern punky studs, glitter, and gems.

6. Polaroid Earring Set
Mostly as a sucker for the cute packaging, this earring set is really cute. Each set has a different polaroid picture with three sets of earrings.

Different Thrift Stores:

7. Diana MoMa Camera

I find this a wonderful steal! For $15 dollars I got a camera I have lusted over for such a long time! It even came with flash! But this camera is a film camera, which creates nice dreamy airy like pictures.

8. American Eagle Lace Shorts

One of the Thrift Stores I like to visit is actually a chain, Plato's Closet. This store only carries recent trends from popular name brand stores. So with lace being a popular trend this summer, I decided to grab a pair of shorts to match.

9. Modern Color Pop Patterned Sweater

This sweater is beyond spunky! I love it's fun pattern, but also its bright orange pop of color on the hem. The sweater is a partial crop top, and it will be perfect to wear in the fall with a skater skirt or high waisted jeans.

9. Graphic Tee

Normally I don't buy t-shirts, unless its from a concert or a charity.. but this one was so fun and different, giving off a fun meaning. The shirt reads "We don't create trends we avoid them, styles change, good taste doesn't".

10. BP Oxford Shoes

Oxford shoes tend to be associated with preppier looks, but lately these shoes can be paired with dresses and other nicer pieces of clothing for a more hipster or retro style. These shoes are also padded and have a comfortable sole.

11. Forever XXI City Name Sweater
This is yet another recognized store brand I found at the thrift store. If you haven't figured it out yet, I like sweaters and heavier pieces since I go to school in Minnesota, one of the coldest places.