Today we shopped our little hearts out. I haven't had this kind of trip in years! We parked downtown and hit up some favorites including Anthropologie, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters, H&M, the new TopShop, Sprinkles cupcakes, Free People, American Apparel and a few little vintage stores. My favorite parts, other than getting to spend a little bit of craft fair money, was getting inspired by the displays!
Free People wins best window display of the day.
We met a sweet blog reader that worked at Sprinkles and had some of the most delicious cupcakes ever.
We walked past this beautiful old church and I loved the story this scene told. So many beautiful layers in this city.
Anthropologie was fun. I bought my winter coat and might start wearing it as soon as it dips below 70 because IT'S THAT PRETTY.
The new TopShop opened up only a few days ago so it was so fun to explore all three stories. Talk about being overwhelmed with pretty things! The shoe section alone was worth the trip.
We had Flaco Taco for lunch and Cumin for dinner but have plans to hit up Molly's Cupcakes before we head home in the morning. After seeing all we saw (and we hardly covered the basics) I know this won't be my last trip to Chicago. I'd love to come back with Brett and the kids someday and explore Millenium Park and the Navy Pier (amongst other things).
Thank you for all of your great suggestions yesterday. I'll be sure to pass those along to anyone I know headed this way soon.
More Chicago posts all week!
xo,
Rachel
such great pics – looks like a fantastic day!! free people + TopShop would def be at the top of my list. (and duh, cupcakes.) I can't wait to go back when I have more time to shop and meander. glad you had fun!
Posted by: heyjenrenee | 09/12/2011 at 08:11 PM
great pict! :)
LOVE IT!! :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | 09/12/2011 at 08:21 PM
Oh, Chicago. It's my favorite city in the US. I loved walking through the streets with you guys via Instagram while I was at school today. :)
Posted by: Kaitlyn | 09/12/2011 at 08:29 PM
wow - i would have never noticed how awesome the ceiling is in sprinkles if you hadn't pointed it out - keep up the great work - I'm totally loving the instagrams!
Posted by: Ellyse | 09/12/2011 at 08:30 PM
I'm so jealous. I love Chicago! It's so much fun. XO, Rae
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Posted by: Rae Veda | 09/12/2011 at 09:07 PM
You have to hit up Molly's cupcakes before you go! It's delicious & adorable...swings as seats!
Posted by: audi | 09/12/2011 at 09:23 PM
Oh yeah... come on and come back to check out more in Chicago!!
Have a safe travel back home.....
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | 09/12/2011 at 10:07 PM
Ah these are amazing. Chicago is such a beautiful city! I been there like three times and can't get enough!
Posted by: alex | 09/12/2011 at 10:33 PM
top shop!!! chi town sounds amazing, looking forward to more posts.
xxoo
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Posted by: Gaby | 09/12/2011 at 10:46 PM
oh rachel..thank you for all the wonderful pictures,
and the little tour with you girl´s!!!
i´m excited to see more!
have a great week!!!
liebgruss from germany
eni
Posted by: eni | 09/13/2011 at 12:20 AM
I live in the UK and we have topshops in abundance, which is great but...not so much for my wallet! Their shoe section has probably gained a huge part of my life's money, and I almost never have an opportunity to even wear the shoes I buy...but they look so pretty in my wardrobe...
Posted by: Martina | 09/13/2011 at 02:40 AM
So fun! I need a shopping partner/s :/
Posted by: danielleorama | 09/13/2011 at 04:24 AM
I love this post. I live right in the middle of all of these wonderful things but its easy to forget what a great city Chicago is when you're here all the time. Glad you enjoyed your trip!
Posted by: Malori | 09/13/2011 at 07:10 AM
kindred spirits, your list of favorite shoppes mirrors mine identically <3
Posted by: Toni | 09/13/2011 at 07:49 AM
yes! so glad you are going to MOlly's. it's wonderful.
Posted by: Ruth Ann | 09/13/2011 at 10:16 AM
How fun! And all of my favorite stores too!
♥ sécia
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Posted by: sécia | 09/13/2011 at 03:07 PM
These photos are really awesome! I especially love the one of the church. I would have really loved going out to Chicago for Renegade but it just wasn't possible given where I live. Thanks for letting me go there vicariously through you!
Posted by: Amanda Garner | 09/14/2011 at 09:14 AM
Oh man, what a fun trip! I don't know what I'd do if all three of you walked into my work place unexpected...that would be so fun! Maybe next time you visit Ballard :)
Posted by: Joy | 09/14/2011 at 01:03 PM
This post is so inspiring! I just about fell out over that picture of the church. I put it on Pinterest before I made it through the rest of the post! <3
Posted by: Kelsi | 09/14/2011 at 03:34 PM
The picture of the church is just enchanting
Posted by: CHICKYTHING | 09/16/2011 at 12:16 PM