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The timing of the universe is a funny thing. Sometimes you have a plan and then the plan falls entirely apart and then a better one comes together, a portal opens. My portal took me to the streets of Chicago, a place I was entirely unfamiliar with, but felt so familiar once I arrived. If you're looking for a portal check out some affordable vacation packages.
Friday
I took the train from Kansas City to Chicago. I knew the day was going to be a good one because my lovely friend Nikhat dropped me off at the train station, I drank a warm café au lait from Parisi (My favorite), and early into the train ride I saw patches and patches of wild sunflowers.
When I got into Chicago, Steph and I had dinner at one of her favorite Thai spots, JJ Thai Street Food. I rocked this DvF wrap dress that I love so much.
Not pictured a scoop of vanilla bean honey & a scoop of coffee with cream and sugar from Jeni's.
Steph and I had a coffee at one of her haunts, Wormhole. The bees on our cups melt my heart =') Then we went to a Vintage House Chicago event at Guild Row!
Starbuck Reserve on Michigan Ave
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Hello Jasmine in Chinatown! Where I discovered my love for Taiwanese-style kimchi. Who knew?!
Breakfast by Chef Steph, a pit stop at Electric Mud, and more thrifting!
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Celebrating our birthdays at the Girl & the Goat. One of the best dining experiences in my life, tbh. I'm still thinking about the chickpea fritters.
Cabra. Yes, I did peel a lemon.
Ended our evening at Kurumi x Care Bear. I had a luxurious scoop of lychee ice cream.
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Wednesday
Florence + the Machine at Northerly Island. Surreal.
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The one and only Miss Flo. Sorry, Florence Pugh. Words fail when I try to describe how Florence and her music make me feel, and getting to see her with my best friend. Indescribably happy is perhaps as close as I can get.
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Thursday
We had a final coffee at Metric. A morning filled with good energy. I was blessed with warm greetings from all living things!
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To my friend Steph, thank you for taking care of me.
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Looks like such a fun trip and happy birthday to you and your friend! You dressed so stylishly for your travels! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful weekend :)
Away From The Blue
This looks like so much fun!!
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One great adventure! x
ReplyDeleteMaria xx
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