City Biddy

First, can we take a moment to appreciate the fact I am in a light jacket and a crop top and I wasn't cold at all?? Yes it seems like spring is finally settling upon us and I can't wait until the weather stays like this for good. I finally can wear my spring clothes that I have been stocking up on since mid-January. Excuse me while I tear up because I thought this day would never come. Anyway behold my first spring outfit on here! *Claps hands out of excitement*

So serious 

#urbanfence

Love my booties to death

Oops, i'm a dweeb!

Same look, different pants.

channeling my inner rebel

As you noticed, I switched out my bleached jeans for my polka dotted chords because I couldn't decide what I liked better. So indecisive, I know. Oh and feel free to email me at deirdrekozicki@hotmail.com if you have questions or suggestions. I'd love to chat with some of you.

                                                                                -Deirdre xx

*All Photos taken by Maeve Kozicki Photography

Heartbeat of Home

Ok so this isn't really my usual kind of post but this isn't the kind of thing that usually happens. A new Irish dance show, Heartbeat of Home, has just begun it's tour in America (think Riverdance but with a more dance styles). It's first stop was Chicago so of course I had to go!! Would I be an Irish dancer if I didn't? But before I went to the show, I participated in their workshop where the principle dancers taught a part of the shows. My friends and I jumped at the opportunity and were counting the days up until it happened. We learned their main dance, Reel of Arrivals and I don't think I stopped smiling. Afterwards we got to meet the dancers, which included some of my biggest inspirations, and they answered some of our questions. I would do it again if I could. If they are doing on in your town, go because it's a great experience. 

The sis and I with Bobby Hodges(heartthrob of the dance world, nbd)

After that I went home and got rewdy for the actual show. It was phenomenal!! The talent the show possessed was outstanding. The way they picked their dancers was by having dancers from all over the world send in video audition for people to vote for online. Even if you aren't an Irish dancer or even particular fond of it (which how could you not be?), it's so,etching everyone can enjoy. Afterwards, I waited by the stage door or meet my other favorite dancers that I didn't meet at the workshop.

Ceili Moore (she's winning worlds this year, I'm calling it.)

Jason O'Neil, the lead in the show

Olivia Griffin (previous world champion)

William Bryant,THIS GUY WAS IN DANCE ACADEMY so he holds a special place in my heart

Ciara Sexton, probably the most famous Irish dancer you'll ever meet. 

This was my definition of a perfect day and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Everyone should go buy their tickets now!! It was a blast. It was a great way to start off the Saint Patrick's Day festivities!!

P. S. Sorry for the camera phone pics. I didn't bring my camera cos it's not like I was going to have a photo shoot with these dancers. :)

Sailboat Sweaters

One of my most recent purchases is this sailor sweater from Old Navy. Im absolutely obsessed with it and I had to wear it to school the first day I got it. It's the perfect springtime sweater and it makes me happy looking at it. Despite the fact that a fresh sheet of snow is now covering the city, spring break is only 3 weeks away and i'm slowly clocking out on winter and school. It's so close, I can taste it. Anyway, I know i'll be getting much use out of this sweater. Talk to you soon.

 The trusty, old Target necklace is making a comeback 

 Notice the snow

Sweater: Old Navy (on sale here) Polo: Ralph Lauren Pants: J Crew Shoes: Kate Spade for Keds Necklace: Target

Snow, snow, go away

Just when we thought the end to this weather was near, with temperatures reaching a scorching 46 degrees, the freeze returns once again leaving all the hopefuls in despair. While I'm sick of wearing winter outfits, it is what it is. So while were sitting here waiting for the heat and spring showers to come, we just have to have fun with the slush. And what better way to do that then with rain boots?

                              50 shades of pink 

                          Spot the Sperrys

 Even Mabel painted her paw to look like rain boots!

                    Can you tell I'm freezing?

          

                         Monograms are life 

               Preppy friends are the best friends

                               So candid

   Always in cheer mode, d'ya know what I mean?

                                     #TFM

      Yea blogging isn't worth the frostbite. Peace

Shout outs to Julia, Gracie, and Tessa for all their help!!!

Winter Formal

Well first thing first, it has been too long since I last posted! School just can get kind of hectic as I'm sure you all know. This week had so much added stress because it was the week of winter formal. I was the definition of last minute with my plans. I still had to find a dress, shoes, jewelry, picture party, etc. You name it, I needed it. Luckily it all went smoothly and I had a great night. So here's some pictures from last night. Sorry for the overload.

This is the closest I got to a full body shot. :(  (I know, how could I forget about the blog?)

                  (Me in the middle with the baes.)

                          Isn't my mother cute??

                              Doesn't she look good in red?

Shoutout to Lizzie because I promised her a pic on here.

                      Dysfunction at its finest

                       Me with Gi- LoV (rhyming)

Overall, it was a great night filled with the 3 f's: friends, fashion, and fun. I'm so sorry that was really corny and I'm ashamed. Thank you to Rent the Runway (dress), Bloomingdales (necklace), my mom (pictures), my friend Libby for letting me have the honor of getting ready with her, and Gracie for a fun slumby. Without you, this blog post wouldn't exsist.  

Here's all the things I wore. (You couldn't see the shoes) 

  

                                  Until next post,

                                        Deirdre 

Spring Necessities

You will never believe it but the polar vortex has returned to Chicago giving all the freezing children the second double snow day of the year. Sure, Chicago winters are pretty rough but they haven't been this bad in years. This terrible weather has me yearning for the spring days to come (Anything above 40 degrees is what I'll consider spring.) And coincidentally the spring catalogue from Vineyard Vines arrived in the mail only fueling my want for spring with all their pretty shorts, skirts, dresses, etc. So here's some of my must haves from Vineyard Vine's spring collection.

(The shorts are my fav. What do you think?) 

And here's some of my favorite pieces from the Lilly Spring collection.

 

(It was so hard to choose what I most wanted from Lilly. Their clothes look very promising this season. But then again, when don't they?) 

And my list can only grow from there. The only thing keeping me sane in this weather is planning out my spring and summer. It's going to be the best one yet. But for now, I still have to get through this painfully cold weather. I'm a summer baby (born in June), the warm weather is where I thrive. Pray for me.

                         Stay sassy,

                                  Deirdre 

*All pictures taken form lillypulitzer.com and vineyardvines.com

Making Statements

Going to a school with a strict dress code of collared shirts and non-jean pants, it's kinda hard to spice things up. Sure the new school year brings an entirely new wardrobe but after a few weeks you find yourself repeating outfits. Being an outfit repeater kills me on the inside. (It's probably because Kate Sanders ruined Lizzie McGuire's graduation day with this phrase.) With this in mind, I'm always on the lookout for sweaters, shoes, headbands, really anything to make my outfits look different but one the most useful things I've found that comes in handy for my dilemma are statement necklaces. Yes, they may be kind of an old subject but they keep getting cuter and cuter. It's the perfect way to change things up and make your outfit that much more interesting.

See what I mean? I just have a plain, white polo button down with polka dot JCrew skinny chords and navy sperrys. Classic but kinda boring. Enter this black statement necklace and my outfit just got that much cuter. (I got tons of compliments on it too)

And I'll bet you'll never guess where I got it. Give up? Target!!! I almost couldn't believe it when I passed by the jewelry section and saw it hanging there. Fashion finds are the best finds!!!!

Aren't I cute? (Actually I'm just embarrassing myself.)

Until next time,

         Deirdre