Playing Tourist in Chicago

rachel barkules chicago

fall

rachel barkules, john barkules

poncho

playing in leaves

chicago fall

lake michigan

fall

chicago bean

chicago bean

chicago

chicago fire truck

chicago fire dept

chicago fire dept

Poncho: Anthropologie (old), similar here, here, obsessed, love this cashmere poncho
Tee: Splendid, save
Jeans: J Brand (almost sold out), similar here
Booties: Sam Edelman (on sale)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Avery Tote, similar here, here
Lip: Dior Addict Extreme ‘Incognito’ – seriously favorite lipstick ever!!

I have lived in a suburb about 40 minutes north of Chicago for 9 years and there are still so many things in Chicago I have never seen or done.  Some times I forget to go out and explore my own city.  So on Sunday my family and I went out to be tourists in Chicago.  We first stopped at Buckingham Fountain.  The fountain was already turned off for the season, but it was still beautiful.  We walked around the park next to the fountain, then walked along Lake Michigan.  Next we headed over to the bean.  My kids thought it was so cool.  At that point we were all really hungry so we got an early dinner.  I had some of the best Italian food in my life!  So delicious!  I’m still thinking about it!  On our way to the restaurant we walked past the Chicago Fire Dept.  They invited us in to sit in the fire engines.  Caleb was in heaven sitting in the “big huge fire truck”.  Of course we had to stop at Nordstrom on Michigan Ave for a little shopping before we headed home.  We had perfect weather and the trees are all so beautiful right now.  It was a perfect day!

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Jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

rachel barkules

black jumpsuit

Jumpsuit: Nordstrom
Shoes: Kate Spade, similar here, here, save, splurge on Jimmy Choo & Prada
Bag: Oliveve, similar here, splurge YSL
Jacket: Free People
Earrings: Kendra Scott
Lip: MAC ‘Rebel’

This jumpsuit is so comfortable I feel like I’m in pj’s.  It’s very figure flattering and only $68!  There is nothing I love more than mixing leopard and red.  Having a leopard shoe and red bag/lip is a perfect combination for this all black jumpsuit.  It gives it a modern classic elegant look.  I wore this out on a date with my husband.  I brought along my leather jacket for the cool night.  I’m kinda obsessed with leopard pumps right now.  They have become my neutral pump that I am constantly grabbing for.

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Plaid Tunic

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

rachel barkules

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

plaid side slit tunic

Tunic: Nordstrom
Leather Leggings: Nordstrom, similar here, splurge
Boots: Sam Edelman, flat option here (on sale)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Avery Tote (exact color sold out), similar here, here
Necklace: BCBG, love this from Baublebar
Lip: Dior Extreme Addict ‘Incognito’ + Gerard Cosmetics ‘Buttercream’ Lipgloss, use code rachel for 25% off

This past weekend was the most beautiful fall weather.  We spent the whole weekend out enjoying it.  We raked leaves, carved pumpkins, drank pumpkin spice latte’s… pretty much anything that felt like fall.

I am completely obsessed with fall fashion!  Every year I can’t wait for 60 degree weather so I can layer on a jacket or sweater and wear my boots.  This year I am loving all the over the knee boots!!!  The pair I’m wearing here are so comfortable.  And I love the tie detail behind the knee.  If OTK boots aren’t your thing, this outfit would be just as cute with a pair of booties like these.

Shopbop is having a sale, up to 70% off!

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Happy Friday

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

belted wrap jacket

Wrap Jacket: Nordstrom
Belt: BCBG
Jeans: Current Elliott (favorite brand of jeans ever, found some on sale for you!)
Shoes: Converse
Scarf: BCBG, also love this, this, this
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Avery Tote (on sale and sold out in most places), also love this
Earrings: Marc by Marc Jacobs, also love these
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs (on sale)
Lip: Dior Addict Extreme ‘Incognito’ Lipstick (on sale) + Gerard Cosmetics ‘Butter Cream’ Lipgloss, use code rachel for 25% off site wide

I know I’ve talked about this wrap jacket before.  But yesterday I put it on with this belt and I loved the way it looked so much I had to share.  Just by adding a belt it completely changed the look of the jacket.  And have I mentioned the inside of this jacket is fuzzy and soooo soft!  I paired it with converse for a more casual look.  Perfect for the weekend!

J. Crew is having 25% off everything, including new arrivals with code TGIFALL.  Sale ends October 26th at 11:59pm EST.  Here are some of my favorites at J. Crew right now.

jcrew sale

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

Have a great weekend!!!!!

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Floppy Hat

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

floppy hat and sweater

Hat: BCBG, similar from ASOS, obsessed with this
Sweater: BB Dakota
Jeans: Rag & Bone (sold out) similar here, here
Shoes: Vince (sold out) similar here, here, here
Bag: Oliveve, similar here, splurge
Lip: Gerard Cosmetics ‘1995’, use code ‘rachel‘ for 25% off sitewide

It is no secret that I love fall so much!  All the colors and pumpkin latte’s are my favorite!  Fall also means I get to wear all my cozy sweaters.  This one is so cute with the slit up the back.  I opted to layer a black tank underneath to keep it a little more modest, as I was at the park with my kids and going to the grocery store.  I’m also loving all the hats right now!!  I could die!  Seriously, everyone needs at least 1 good hat in their closet.  On this day I really needed to wash my hair but I just didn’t want to.  So I freshened up the ends by curling some of the pieces and put my hat on.  So easy!

Anthropologie – Extra 25% off sale with code EXTRAEXTRA

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