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THE perfect summer sandal...

This time last year...I was prancing around Greece on the most amazing vaca ever! On the top of my to-do list in Athens was to pay a visit to Pantelis at Melissinos Art. Pantelis is a third generation sandal-maker. His father made sandals for Jackie-O (Love her!) and the Beatles, just to name a few.

Here's a picture of us with Pantelis. I was so excited to be at the store and sit in the exact chairs that the Beatles and Jackie-O sat on when they were fitted for sandals!

Here's Pantelis working on my Jackie-O's!

I got 2 pairs...the Jackie-O (shown at the top) and the Theta(pictured below). The best part is..they were so affordable at around $35-40 each. These hand crafted sandals are PERFECT for running around on hot, summer days and they are extremely comfortable.

You can order them online at the Melissinos Art website. Enjoy!!

Currently Loving: slouchy, cropped pants

Mid Range: Leighton Pant, Club Monaco $119

I am loving the easy, relaxed feel of these slouchy, cropped pants. After waiting for the above pair to go on sale at Club Monaco for weeks, I just ended up paying retail (gasp!) for them.

Pair them with an embellished tank (as shown above) and gladiator heels for a night out on the town. For a more casual look, throw on your favorite white v-neck and a chunky leather belt (my ensemble to church today).

What to look for when purchasing these pants:

They should be roomy
They should be tapered and cropped (fold them up a few more times if you are vertically challenged)
They should have pleats

High-End: Cropped pants, Preen $850

It's a steal!: Peg Leg Trouser, TopShop $60

Green City Market

The Green City Market (outdoor version) is upon us once again.....yippee aye oh!

I love going to get the freshest, locally, organically grown foods. Last year, I picked up some purple asparagus (it actually looked a lot more exciting than it tasted), sweet strawberries, and some interesting cheeses on one visit.

Last year, I saw Dale from Top Chef at the market picking out some fresh ingredients!

The market also has a great selection of flowers! Here are some gorgeous peonies (my fave flower of all time!) It's definitely worth checking out if you are in the area...

Chicago People: Neiman Marcus Last Call

Neiman Marcus Last Call has arrived in Gurnee Mills! The grand opening is today but they had a pre-opening yesterday and I had the chance to check it out. The store was jam packed which made it a little hard to shop (especially with a huge stroller and baby in tow) but they definitely had some great deals! They had huge piles of shoes from D&G, MiuMiu, Modern Vintage, etc with an additional 30% off already reduced prices. If you're looking for a dress for wedding season, you are in luck. The whole store was FULL of dresses all at great discounts.

I have a coupon for an additional 10% off 1 item and it's only valid May 8-10. If you plan to check it out, leave your email and I'll forward you the coupon.

If you do end up going to Gurnee, also checking out Off Fifth right next door. I found some great steals there as well! Happy Shopping!