Pretty Pleasures

- A pearly gift from The Met -

Well, it's been a minute and I have finally came out of blogging-hibernation. This past month was brutally cold for March and just when you think the Midwest has had the last snow, it snows again. Although the weather has been sucky, here are some things I am finding some pleasure in.

- A quick trip to Traverse City, MI -

- An intricate art piece from the Dennos Museum Center -

- The closed down ski slope at Mt. Holiday -

- Can never go wrong with croissant, orange juice, and fruits -

What's delighting you nowadays?

Casual Menswear

- Express Sweater, Banana Republic Pants, Aldo Shoes, Oakley Sunglasses, Fossil Watch -

I like to pretend I know about menswear, but it fascinates it how much more there is to learn about the coordination of colors when pairing two simple silhouettes. Here, I have Cecil Thomas (also featured on Saffluence) who is in a simple V-neck sweater coupled with a pair of navy blue pants. By choosing to wear a more dressy material for the bottoms, the opportunity to be liberal with the choice of shoes is great. Unlike wearing denim jeans, the fabric of these pants make the whole outfit look a lot more sophisticated and clean than typical daily wear.

Warming Up

- Victoria Secret Coat, Zara Leggings, Aldo Booties (similar here), H&M Scarf (similar here), Ray Ban Aviators -

After a month of negative temperatures, the weather in Chicago has finally taken a turn for the better. The high of today is 43 and it wouldn't be a shock to me if I were to see someone outside without a coat. The way I choose to embrace the warmer temperature is by wearing a quarter-sleeve sweater under a faux-fux vest with my all-time favorite thick leggings. I found this pair at Zara few years ago and it has been serving as the perfect pants as it is thicker than typical leggings and thinner than jeans.

Photos by Cecil Thomas

Do you have a pair of perfect pants?

Interior Architecture

Previously, I had compiled some room elements and decor for my ideal bedroom and living room so, it only seemed appropriate to do the same thing for my ideal dining room. Here is my third installment of Interior Architecture with pieces from Zgallerie and Crate and Barrel.

1. Sweet Nothings Art ($399.95)

2. Bellina Chandelier ($399)

3. Metropolitan Tray ($79)

4. Buddha Fountain ($199)

5. French Kitchen Table ($1,499)

6. Echeveria Stem ($32.85)

7. Lola Chair ($269)

8. Versailles Rug ($299.95)

9. Napkin Ring ($19.80)

10. Court Dinnerware Set ($1.95-$4.95)

What is your favorite part of the dining room?