Celebrate in Style

My sister celebrated her 21st earlier this month on the same day as my birthday (she’s the only birthday present that’s lasted over 20 years and also the best). We went out to a wine bar in Wicker Park to celebrate. I’ve never been to Wicker Park and expected something similar to Lakeview. Just as many bars, restaurants, etc. but 100x worse traffic and parking.

After looping the same block area 3 times in 40 minutes…we finally found a valet. For her gift, I tried to find something fun that would fit her style to go out with friends. I found a simple zippered jean skirt, rock-style tight fitting t-shirt and super adorable navy flowered ballet flats by Chinese Laundry.

While I was shopping for her gift, I came across a pair of shoes for myself as well, go figure. A cute pair of purple stilettos on clearance for about $15. I wore them that weekend and got a lot of compliments, it appeared there were plenty of people out there that enjoy purple as much as me (Kallie – just in case you ever read this, I did think of you when I bought purple shoes, too).

Well turns out that Bella loves purple, too. Yes, the next day we got home after a nice weekend and did a couple hours of yard work. I came in the house to find my brand new purple shoe with bite marks galore. Seriously? I’ve owned these shoes for less than 48 hours and was even at home, so don’t tell me you were lonely Miss Bella. A little black sharpie on the heel and making sure I wear them with long pants in the future will have to do.