The button-up shirt: an iconic, timeless closet staple that you can pair with almost anything else you own. Button-up shirts just might be my favorite piece, and are my go-to top for work. You can dress them up with a skirt or dress pants, or dress them down by tucking into jeans or shorts. You [...]
Ah, sundress season. It's how we wave hello to summer through our clothes. In college, I wore dresses whenever an occassion even remotely called for it. Date night? Dress. Dinner with friends? Dress. It was just so easy to put on a dress and feel put-together without that much hassle. A versatile dress that can [...]
Oof, I have not written a blog post in a long time. With the combined pressures of quarantine and life changes, I've been more focused on other things. Despite all of that, I've been using my creativity to take @thegirlinpursuit Instagram to a new level, which I'm pretty proud of. One of my main reasons [...]
For pink enthusiasts, hesitant pink wearers, and everyone inbetween. Pink can be such a fun color to wear, but can also be a turn-off for a lot of people. Here's three simple ways to wear different shades of the color for spring (and spring outfit ideas!). 1. For the monochrome fan Good for a city [...]
Chicago winters can be brutal, but the city is still beautiful in the chilliest months of the year. Here's what you should pack for a trip to Chicago in the winter: For Exploring During the Day Snow boots. Make sure they're comfortable for walking. Long socks. Anything to help fight the cold, especially when there is snow [...]
2019 - year of the brown leather jacket, wide-brimmed hats, knotted headbands and wide leg jeans. These were my favorite looks from last year, and rounding them up has helped gain a better sense of my personal style and where I want to go with that in 2020. More and more, I'm being drawn to [...]
I wore this on Christmas Eve, but it makes for a great outfit for any time during December (and maybe Valentine's Day?). This red corduroy skirt is actually a dress that I threw this white sweater over. It was actually super comfy so it's something I would try again. I've really grown on the idea [...]
The holidays are full of gatherings with friends, family, and coworkers and it can be hard to figure out what to wear. Not all holiday occasions are fancy, so I put together a few outfits you can throw together with pieces that may already be in your closet. I went with pops of red as [...]
Personal style has always been one of my favorite ways to express creativity, plus a great outfit never fails to make me feel confident. Instagram is a great way to express this type of creativity, and I've been watching several style videos on Instagram lately, and I love them. So, I made my own 30-second [...]
We love a fall weekend trip!! If you're heading out on a quick weekend getaway, here are three outfits meant to inspire your own ideas and/or make your next shopping trip a little easier. I took inspiration from the fall colors that make up our surroundings--marigold and crunchy brown leaves, the October night sky and [...]
