Swoon

I have always had a very strong connection to music.  As a kid I was fortunate enough to have parents who not only valued but also loved music themselves!  Whether it was my mom playing music in the kitchen or car, my dad playing music in his office [loudly I might add], or my mom encouraging my sister and me in piano, violin, and flute, music is something that all of us hold dear.  SO, when I describe how The Chemical Brother's song "Swoon" tugs on my heart strings like you wouldn't believe, it's only something you'll understand if you've ever been there.  I seriously find myself losing a breath each time the melody kicks in (and yes I feel silly admitting that).  No it's not a slow love ballad, but I like to think of it as a love ballad for a younger generation.  And if you don't think electronic music can evoke amazingly strong emotions- you have no idea what you're talking about.




Add the video to the soundtrack and forget about it- I'm in love.

'Just remember to fall in love... there's nothing else.'

Blame North Coast Music Festival

This 3-day holiday weekend typically spent with close friends and family will be spent with thousands of my closest strangers at North Coast Music Festival- and I couldn't be more excited! The forecast is giving a 40% chance of rain all weekend- but I'm prepared. Cheap clothing I don't care if I ruin? Check. Cheap lace-up boots that won't slip off when jumping in puddles? Check. Large plastic bag to house anything I seriously care about in the event of rain? Check.

See you in the mud puddles friends!

Is it Fall Yet?

I hate that I thought this- but after I saw this slew of photos of MK and A in giant furs... I just wanted it to be time for me to wear one as well! [Click photo to enlarge]

via MyStylistSays

Kinda loving the clear lens glasses with the look... although I'm not sure I could rock THOSE exact glasses.

Do you love?

Lady Don't Tek No

Nylon Mexico via MyStylistSays

Morphing Morning

We're one day away from September- did you realize that? With changing seasons comes changing wardrobes and changing mentalities, and I just don't know that I'm ready for it yet! Where did the time go?

In an attempt to hold onto the lazy, sunny vibe of summer I'm playing beach-y, loung-y music while at work. It's making me think of amazing vacations from my past, and crave one for the near future. Costa Rica may be on my horizon which makes it allllll better... that and my current obsession with maxi skirts and wedges will soon transfer into midi skirts and heels- that's also something that can make the changing season better!



Did you notice the bow tie I snuck in there? Kind of obsessed currently- another must for fall in my book!

Summer Soirée is Going On

TONIGHT- The Junior League of Chicago's Summer Soirée! I've got a lot to get through at work before heading over to the Chicago History Museum to help set up. Tickets are almost sold out for the event, so I hope you already got yours!

A little brass inspired diddy to help the time pass until later...




Try to catch me if you're heading there tonight... I'll be the girl in the photo booth an obnoxious number of times.

Enjoy one more weekend of outdoor fabulosity as the Summer winds down friends!

Free

"My wallet's anorexic."



Preach Natalia!