Do you know that feeling when you make a purchase then end up wearing it over and over, making you feel like you really made a good decision? That’s how I feel about this utility jacket. I bought it at the end of last summer, and I can’t even count how many times I’ve worn it since. No matter what the season is, I figure out a way to throw…
I took a break… but I’m back [in leopard]

Hi friends! I know I’m stating the obvious, but I took a break from Blonde and Bailey. I wish I had a good excuse — I don’t. And the longer I stopped blogging, the harder it became to come back. I was honestly a little intimidated to start blogging again. I started focusing on what people would think, “Why does this girl start and stop this blog?” “Why is she…
Feelin’ Fruity [with a lemon shirt]

I don’t know what it is, but this lemon shirt caught my attention during a recent online shopping for new work clothes. I couldn’t tell if it was weird or not; I still bought it. The lemons are just so bright and cheery, and I couldn’t say no (especially since it was on sale!). I styled it in a little more laid back way for a morning trip to the…
Summer Gingham

What’s better than gingham in the summer? There’s something about it that just makes it so fun this time of year. When I spotted this dress I knew it could be a great summer staple, especially since it’s long enough that I can wear it to work. (On a side note, does anybody else do the fingertip test still as an adult to see if a dress is long enough?…
Wearing White

It was an exciting weekend in Chicago! My family was in town for my MBA graduation, which meant it was a jam-packed weekend. My parents helped me put up removable wallpaper in my apartment on Friday. It actually was way easier than we thought it’d be — probably took about an hour. I shared some pics on my Instagram! We had happy hour on my rooftop, went to a delicious…