{Five} of Our Favorite Things

It's been {yet another} busy, but wonderful week for me and the {His}.  We kicked it off by heading to the Scissor Sisters concert with a great group of friends last Sunday evening.  It was fantastic fun and {as expected} a fantastic dance party too!!  After such a fun start to the week, the rest flew by consumed mainly with work and triathlon training for the {His} and school plus after-school studying for me.  We're looking forward to a great weekend with the {His'} parents coming up for a visit, during which I'll be giving my mother-in-law a haircut for one of my practical exams.  God bless her for traveling up to Chicago to be a hair model for me!!  Wishing all of you a happy weekend!!  Here's just {five} of our favorite things from this past week...

{ the Scissor Sisters concert at The Vic last Sunday evening } 

{this beautiful Rainbow Jell-O Mold my schoolmate made for the class last Saturday in honor of Pride } 

{ cheering the {His} on as he practiced swimming in the lake in preparation for an upcoming triathlon } 

{ sipping San Pellegrino Orange at The 3rd Coast }

{ learning and practicing men's haircutting and styling }

Hers - Lazy Evening

Some evenings, after school/work, I'm too lazy to change into a non-black look.  Tired from the day's activities, I'd rather just throw on a comfortable shoe and enjoy the mild summer evening with the {His} than create a completely new ensemble for just a few hours of wear. Such was the case with the outfit below.  I swapped my flats for my BucketFeet kicks and tote for a clutch and was ready to head back out the door in just minutes.  Sometimes that's all you need to recharge... a lazy evening to reset and relax.  

{ Hers }

Sunglasses: Raen {similar style available here}

Top: Zara {similar style available here}

Necklaces: mix of my Grandmother's

Clutch: vintage Anne Klein

Pants: Zara {similar style available here}

Shoes: BucketFeet "Untitled" {available here}

His & Hers Picks - Summer Shirts

The weatherman's saying it's supposed to be 100 degrees here in Chicago tomorrow... 100 degrees?!  We thought high 90's was hot enough.  All this talk of summer heat has us seeking out every possible source of relief, including lightweight summer shirting.  We recently stumbled upon these two cuties with fun details and incredible prices.  We just had to share!!  I think we could deal with a little heat if it included us slinking into these sleek shirts... 

{ His }

Jack & Jones Intelligence T-Shirt, $19.88 {available here} 

{ Hers }

Tinley Road Peter Pan Collar Blouse, $33.99 {available here}

His - BucketFeeted

We've been cruisin' the city BucketFeeted these days.  You saw one way I styled my pair of Untitleds {here}.  Now it's the {His'} turn to share what he's been pairing with his Fuegos.  Those bright red kicks have quickly become his favorite shoe of choice.  They easily add life to any ensemble and are every bit as comfortable as they look ~ the perfect shoe for strolling the city in style.  

{ His }

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban {available here}

Shirt: Original Penguin {available here}

Watch: Bell & Ross {similar style available here}

Shorts: Original Penguin {available here}

Shoes: BucketFeet {available here}

His & Hers Inspiration - Stylish Gents

Here's some seriously stylish gents and their inspiring garb...

{ all images via StreetFSN }

{Five} of Our Favorite Things

We've made it to Friday AND the official start to summer ~ happy summer solstice!! It's been a great, albeit rather busy and hot, week here in Chicago. We're looking forward to a bit of a cool down this weekend, from both the heat and the hustle and bustle. We're also particularly excited to head to the Scissor Sisters concert with friends on Sunday.  It's guaranteed to be a great show and dance party!! Here's to a happy weekend and just {five} of our favorite things from this past week...

{ a bouquet of adorable flowers from my man... 

a gift to keep me company while he traveled to Omaha to see... }

{ ...his alumni baseball team play in the College Baseball World Series ~ 

Go Kent State Flashes!! }

{ crushed red pepper ~ it's delicious on just about everything!! } 

{ dinner and drinks with two of my favorite ladies } 

{ a very sweet feature {seen here} from one of my favorite street style bloggers ~ 
Chicago Street Style }

Hers - BucketFeeted

As promised in yesterday's post, we'll be sharing some fun ways we're styling our latest BucketFeet picks!!  I've gone BucketFeeted by sporting my new Untitled kicks below {which, by the way, are also my new casual shoe loves ~ SO comfortable and playfully cool}.  Keep an eye out to see how the {His} styles his new Fuegos {you can see a little peek of them below}.

{ Hers }

Sunnies: Kate Spade {available here}

Top: ModCloth {similar style available here}

Necklaces: mix of vintage & new

Bag: J. Crew {similar style available here}

Pants: J. Crew {similar style available here}

Kicks: BucketFeet {available here}

His & Hers Picks - BucketFeet

Nearly one year ago to the day we shared {this} post on a remarkable, globally inspired footwear brand called BucketFeet.  Well, one year later and our love for this company and their overall mission hasn't waned.  Their uniquely designed shoes and collaborative brand vision continue to connect consumers and artists across the globe while supporting valuable community programs.  Pretty impressive, right?!  If you haven't checked them out yet, there's no better time than the present!!  In the past year, BucketFeet has continued to expand their portfolio of artist collaborations, shoe designs, and community outreach...  

Be sure to check out their full story {HERE} then pop over to their online shop to purchase your own pair of wearable art {HERE}!!  You can also access a list of retails near you {HERE}.

Curious which pairs of BucketFeet we're sporting these days??  We're diggin' the Fuego and Untitled lace-ups designed by Co-Founder and Creative Director, Aaron Firestein {you may  remember them from last week's {Five} Favorite Things}...

His Pick: Fuego {available HERE} 

Her Pick: Untitled {available HERE} 

Keep your eyes peeled to see how we style our new favorite kicks in upcoming outfit posts!!

His - Jean Scene

I'm missing my man like crazy at the moment.  He's been traveling the past few days and pulling this post together only made me miss him more.  Thankfully, he'll be home and in my arms in just a few short hours!!  Before he headed off, we enjoyed a casual date in our corner of Chicago.  It was a wonderfully mild evening and a welcomed reprieve from the heat we've been having.  The {His} enjoyed the opportunity to slink back into some jeans ~ an item he misses sporting when the mid-summer heat starts kicking. 

{ His }

Shirt: Original Penguin {similar style available here}

Watch: Bell & Ross {similar style available here}

Jeans: Edwin {similar style available here}

Shoes: Frye {available here}

His & Hers Inspiration - Hair Envy

I spent a good portion of my weekend crunching away at a big project for school.  I'm pulling together a comprehensive "Look Book" of cuts, colors, styles, etc. to use with clients during consultations when I hit the salon floor later this summer.  It's been an incredibly fun assignment and endless source of inspiration.  I found myself getting completely lost in the work.  The best part is, although my "Look Book" will be finished by the due date, it's something that will never be complete.  I'll forever be adding and taking away as styles change and new looks inspire.  Here's a little peek at some of the looks I'm currently coveting...

{ Hers }

{ His }

{ images from across the interwebs }

{Five} of Our Favorite Things

Happy Friday, friends!!  With summer officially beginning in a little less than a week, we hope you're rounding out a great, final full-week of spring!!  It's been a fantastic week here in Chicago ~ beautiful weather and lots of lovely times with lovely people.  We're ready to get this weekend started and do it all over again!!  Before we sign-off for the weekend, here's just {five} of our favorite things from this past week...

{ an impromptu dinner with my Daddy-O at the Old Town Pour House } 

{ moseying through the Old Town Art Fair last weekend }

{ Chicago-style Goose Island Root Beer for homemade root beer floats }  

{ glorious summer afternoons } 

{ new Bucketfeet shoes for the {His} and the {Hers}!! ~ 

Keep an eye out for an upcoming feature on this incredible brand  }