The Steel Gardens of Chicago
I’ve often thought of Chicago as a sort of garden of steel, with the giant buildings like flowers and the river like a little stream that waters it all. Walking along to Buckingham Fountain with my parents and sister I ran into an ACTUAL steel garden! I’d somehow never seen it before and my sister and I were both totally taken with it. Thus, these photos.
These pictures are from last Friday, when I spent a wonderful day downtown with my family. We saw and did so many things that I really love about Chicago- the Bean, the Art Institute, the river, yummy Jewish diner food. This dress was the perfect piece to wear to do all those things on such a hot day. It’s fast becoming one of my favorite dresses, which is saying a lot, given how many of them I own. :)
Also awesome was the lady below in the black and white get-up. I hope when I’m older I’m as cool dressin’ as she is!
The Steel Gardens of Chicago: maxi dress (Target, $16), tank (thrifted, $2), yellow braided sandals (Target, $12,), bracelets (Namibia), earrings (gift from Sean).
My sister, Andrea, hanging out under the gorgeous steel flowers.
Eleven City Dinner, one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago.
With my parents on the bridge up to the Art Institute
Check out THIS awesome broad!
This woman is my style hero. She's totally rocking out the black and white funk.
LOVE this domino bracelet.
With my Moms in the Bean. Don't you just love my mama's white pants?!
Dude, I’ve never seen that before either! I’m totally smitten with it and must go to it soon. And I ADORE that maxi dress on you! I kind of love how you, and your mom, and awesome crazy old lady were all rocking the B&W look.
That maxi dress is gorgeous on you! I’m enamored with that lady’s hat, too!
SUCH a fantastic dress on you! What a beautiful print. Love all the family/steel garden photos!
That is such a perfect dress! I love the pattern so much!
And that lady is seriously rocking some style. I’m so glad she let you share it with us!
Aaaand … giant steel flowers = awesome. That’s all.
Omg! The lady is even wearing crocs and she looks good! I love your b&w ensemble with the gold-yellow touches of the shoes and lace inset.