photo diary: wrapping up wedding season in chicago

Continuing on with my year of traveling and weddings, last weekend I headed to Chi-town for my college "roommate's" vows! [I say it in quotes because it was 7 of them who lived together and I lived in "the guest house," AKA a house down the street because roommates and I are never a good idea.]

It was the most extravagant wedding I've been to. Lots of people, beautiful decor, surprise performances from singers and bagpipe groups and probably more that I'm totally forgetting. 

Not gonna lie, I kinda sucked at getting pictures this time because I was running on 90 minutes of sleep, but here's the beautiful couple: 

And the setting of the resort: 

And the dinner/reception setting: 

New mailbox for cards! 

She's giving the table numbers to her BFF for her wedding this winter- recycling for the win!

And my outfit: 

-dress from Forever21! I looked at so many stores and finally sighed before one last try by going in there. I love this beaut. 

-shoes from Ross

-BlueLans necklace

And I did my hair with a little twist, a little braid, and a messy bun. I liked it from the front, but seeing pictures from the back now makes me cringe a little. My make-up was a medium-dark smokey eye with teal worked in the corners/under eye.

I'm quickly learning that my favorite parts of weddings are the "extra celebrations." Like the weekend long excursion in Texas, or this Cubs game that 70 of us went to in a party bus the next morning. Not only does it give us out of towners more time with the couple, but I got to explore the city more, too!

Wrigley field- with bleachers on top of the apartment buildings outside of the stadium!

My only picture with the bride. I'm terrible. But how great does she look for the morning after her wedding?! Props.

With the wedding on Friday and everyone peacing out Sunday, I decided to stay an extra day and explore alone [mostly because I wasn't supposed to be alone, but life happens] and meet up with some radio friends I've never met in real life. 

Radio is cool like that. In every city that I go, I can holler at people I've talked to online a few times and crash on their couch or at least meet up for a while. For Chicago, I met two friends who are close to my DC radio fam, and then two that I have a "let's copy each other brainstorm together" relationship with. 

Check out the view of one of their homes: 

CAN YOU IMAGINE ACTUALLY WAKING UP TO THIS EVERY DAY?! Stop it.

Had to get the Bean picture, obviously. We're making fun of him on his phone, like a true radio peep.

True life: I have a weakness for sunrises and sunsets. Accidentally catching this while walking around was fantastic. 

For being taken on my phone, these pictures are pretty legit, right?! I guess it's not hard with a pretty city. 

 Now I don't have any more trips planned for the rest of the year! I want to go on at least one more, but I have no idea where that will be. An easy ride to NYC? A visit to Salt Lake for my station event out there? I'll figure something out, duh. Suggestions always welcome!

Another congrats to the new Conroys! Thanks for having me out to the beautiful start to your new life!

love,

elizabethany

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Wednesday be lookin' SO good.

@KaciKruz looks comfy but hott in boyfriend jeans and white heels... and polka dot sunnies!

I absolutely love this whole combo on @ameliasullivan

@lindseyvolt knows how to throw some personality into an interview ensemble with a tiger bodysuit!

@EGNolan goin' vintage with his Transformers tee

@bhensleyy dyed her hair blonde!

@RadioSmurf got her Smurf on, on the day of Smurfs2 premiere.

@showmewhytheycallyouruthless has a darling outfit, as always.

@pengel91 said it perfectly: "maxis are for days when you wanna wear yoga pants, but you have to go out in public."

@hollieimer and @cadyeimer both had pretty dresses for a wedding they went to! BONUS: Look at their friend's awesome dress in this picture.

Not sure the occasion for @barelyaware's dog, but no occasion needed for her fabulous pants!

@melmoraes is totally office-sexy in this outfit.

And check out @abaker1804's little black dress with leather accents! You could wear that thing anywhere.

@xxkaleigh1dxx brought some fun colors to her gray pants.

@lisajoyscloset went black and white, and a little rock n roll I feel like! I'm diggin it.

@katezaro's little girl in Jason Wu wins cutest of the day, obviously.

Loving the color scheme and simplicity of @clairescatter's outfit!

And another win with the floral maxi on @katiecakes26!

Another cute scarf and fabulous clutch on @ashley_harris1!

I got a new maxi skirt last week [thanks to the pressure of all your cute ones every week!] and obviously had to wear it on my no-shave day.

-skirt from Charlotte Russe $15

-tube top from Rue21 $5

-necklace a gift

-flops from Aeropostale $1

BONUS PIC: 

This Pittsburgh anchor apparently wore this today. A bubble shirt. A MOTHER FREAKIN BUBBLE SHIRT IN 2013!!!!! Yowza. The 90s really are coming back. 

If there's someone's outfit who you love, click their link! Lots of you share the deets of where you got everything and how much it costs! I love that a lot of you are also bargain shoppers like me! 

Also, Corey suggested to me that we do themed weeks every WYWW. I said that'd be difficult, but lemme know if you like the idea!

love,

elizabethany

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It was National Tequila Day, so it seems people were dressed up for the occasion!

Okay, probably just me, but lotsa people lookin' gooddd!

Summer dresses are my favorite! @Katiecakes26 made a cute, easy outfit with great accessories!

@bhensleyy spiffed up a generic outfit with the tie-vest [is that what you would call it?]! She also has great things in the background. 

How shiny-fab is @emazeing1's outfit?! I love that it adds so much fun to a neutral palate. 

@BrookeRadio's outfit is really sleek and season-versatile, but her nails are fun and like "candy corn!" I love both. 

@barelyaware's office had a "Hawaiian" themed day, so her dress and flower is perfect! The pink cardigan adds even more fun color.

@ksnedegar is also in that office, so how perfect is her skirt for the occasion?! Love the contrast with her necklace/shirt too!

So excited @mollskat is joining in on WYWW now! Her make-up is always gorgeous.

As if the kitten that @KaciKruz's coworker found on the side of the road isn't cute enough, she had to go and where a fantastic outfit! I never think about wearing my leather skirt in the summer, but she makes it look good with the light white shirt and white pumps! [Imagine if they were neon yellow... I'd be obsessed.]

@christinamgreer looks perfect for a day out with her rolled jeans, wedges, and fabulous bag. 

Oh dang, girl! @amsnedegar is making us feel bad for not working out and showing our guns off.

@brit_brat07 was workin sexy-business look. I need some Mary Janes. 

LOVE the combination of pretty lace/pretty flowers on @melmoraes! It reminds me of like a modern vintage or something.

@cadyeimer and her friend were ready to go out in bodycon dresses! I love the shape that Cady's black dress gives.

Yay for lace overlay top on @mleenvb!

I love the color combo/contrast on @ClaireScatter! Statement necklaces totally take any outfit up a notch.

@cjmac8 graduated from the academy and looked good while doing it!

@meeshkatz's skirt is one of those things I feel like I need to find and buy ASAP.

Who said dudes can't wear purple?! @mimllr wears it well, but he probably shouldn't do the whole gun point thing.... 

Obsessed is really the only word for @kcessna's nails.

Since I was going out to celebrate National Tequila Day, I thought this dress was fitting for some reason.

Dresses in the summer are just so easy! It took me a solid 3 minutes to get ready. 

-dress from F21 years ago, about $13 [similar]

-shoes from Rue 21 $10

-earrings from BlueLans.com $1

Ya know what I noticed this week? A lot of people are putting outfits together that are way more detailed or fashionable than they did the first time they submitted. Maybe it's the ease of summertime, or maybe it's all of us helping each other out... or maybe I'm just being a bitch, I don't know. 

Either way, good week! YAY!

love,

elizabethany

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