Happy Polar Vortex!

My friend Chan and I prior to the Polar Vortex

Yes, we bundle up like this usually, today it just came in handy.

Happy Polar Vortex Day!

We have been experiencing temperatures that feel like -40 degrees and snow, oh the snow.

There is just so much - but that had stopped yesterday before the official start of the Polar Vortex.

While dressing to leave my house this morning at one point I was wearing 4 scarves.  A little panic ensued after I listened to all of the facts about frostbite on the news... 

The floor was covered in pee pee pads when we left today as poor little Mocha Bean was not going to be subjected to the elements. She was such a good girl and didn't go in the apartment until I took her out when it was a bit more manageable out in the afternoon. Last night before the cold really set in I put her in her coat and boots - the city salt irritates her little paws so much.  We truly think she get embarrassed when we have her wear these things - but much to Hunky's delight - this did make her evening walk go quickly.

Here's to staying warm - where ever you may be!  Throw an extra blanket on the bed for the next few days and layer up!

Easter 2013

** After this post you're going to think that all that Mr. Hunky and I do is run around on the beach with dogs.  Well after being crammed in a one bedroom apartment together all winter, we'd only be so lucky to get to do that all the time! **

Happy Easter 2013!
We'll call it Easter at the last moment... 
Which is what happens sometimes when you work in retail.

We started out the day by attending mass at 9:30 - aka - the most crowded mass ever!  We were standing 4 people deep - in the cathedral - it's a HUGE church - wouldn't it be great if the church was filled like that EVERY Sunday!? Anyway after a mass decorated with the most beautiful tulip displays (still kicking myself that I didn't snap a picture) we headed home and made some brunch.  I guess it was probably breakfast - although I do feel the first meal of the day on Sunday should always be referred to as brunch. After that we picked up Mocha's friend Webster and headed on a long walk.


We walked and walked and walked - until we arrived at North Avenue Beach.

As you can see the weather was interesting... I don't usually dress like this in real life. In fact those of you who acutally know me must be gasping at my footware. Yes, I do own tennis shoes and no, they don't sparkle.

So, in good fun, let's take this outfit down What I Wore Style:

• Old Beach Ready Running Shoes - DSW
• Sweatshirt Jacket - H & M
• Infinity Scarf - White House Black Market
• Capris - White House Black Market
• Mittens - Yes, Mittens - Gift from Sister Laura

 We then proceded to run around with our four-legged friends in an attempt to exhaust them and trick them into swimming. 

 I'd like to think Mocha and I have the same silhouette.

 They were so good - avoiding a dead seagull like pros. Due to exhaustion the walk back was a bit rough - but was rewarded with a good long Easter nap, (for the dogs.)

By the time we made up our minds about what we wanted to eat the grocery stores were closed... We ate a lovely dinner at a local tapas/pizza place and had delicious gelato for dessert.

How did you spend your Easter holiday?

First Beach Day of 2013

The sun is finally out in Chicago!!!  Although it may be a bit early to shed the winter parkas, due to the nasty wind, we are getting that springtime feeling!

Blue sky over the Hancock Building on my way to work!

Last night we broke out the bikes and rode on the Lake Shore Trail.  It was fantastic!! Hunky, Mocha, and I bundled up and got on the bikes for the first time since the fall.  Mocha was a little hesitant to get back in her basket on my bike, but after we made it to the dog beach she was okay.  We were having so much fun until the sun went down - then we rode as fast as we could back home to avoid freezing. (There are no photos from this fun adventure as I was not going to be taking my mittens off for fear of loosing fingers to cold)

This morning we revived another one of our warm weather rituals - a walk to the local beach.  Dogs are happily welcome there before 9 am when the beach is open.  I guess this time of year, since it is not officially open, you might be able to stay all day.  If Mocha had her way we would probably stay there forever.

What I Wore Wednesday April Week 4

Mocha and I had a pretty fashionable week last - here are some of our favorite outfits... I've labeled the items as current; things you can still find in stores, and vintage; things that are no longer available in stores.

• Dress - Forever21 (vintage)
• Cami - White House Black Market (current - Basic Black Cami)
• Belt - WHBM (current - Lucky Belt)
• Blazer - WHBM (current - Striped Blazer)
• Necklace - WHBM (vintage)

Mocha Bean rocks a red blanket as a napping spot.

• Headband - Target (vintage)
• Top - WHBM (vintage)
• Sweater - WHBM (vintage)
• Pants - WHBM (current, cropped chinos)

Mocha Bean with her new indestructible toy - it also floats! We are super excited to take her to the lake to fetch in the water!

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• Headband - (vintage)
• Dress - WHBM (current, Black One-Shoulder Dress)
• Belt - WHBM (current, Lucky Belt)
• Jacket - WHBM (current, Military Inspired Denim Jacket)
• Tights - Nordstrom Rack (vintage, from Feb.)

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Beans in the City - Big Dog Little City

Hunky snapped this photo of Beans after walking her to the pier the other day - she's one tough girl!

Beans in the City - Walking in the Wind

The beginning of this week was super super windy. Taking Beans for a walk was certainly an adventure. High winds and a 9 lb dog make for an interesting walk. I'm pretty sure we looked a little something like this... Often my hair days and her ear days are similar.

Beans Opens a Gift

During the fall my mom sent Beans a little gift and since the wedding she has been a fantastic little gift opener. We took a few photos of our happy little pup opening her new bone...










Isn't she the cutest little thing you've ever seen!?

Have a great day!

Welcome Home Mocha - New Puppy

Meet Miss Mocha - Our New Puppy!

Hunky went to go pick her up yesterday while I worked a closing shift... He drove with her in his lap the whole way. :)

Then they stopped by the store to visit me for a few moments - Can you tell we're happy?

Mocha is a Miniature Long Haired Dachshund and we love her bunches already!