The REAL autumn is finally in the air in Chicago. The “80 degree Indian Summer” is out the window for good now and every day from now on ranges from 40-60 degrees. I felt incredibly lazy because of the dramatic temperature change this week and I would have happily stayed home under a few cozy blankets with some popcorn and the Blackhawks on my television screen had I not had some previous plans. October is breast cancer awareness month as most you of know, and tonight was one of the quarterly galas thrown by the American Cancer Society of Chicago to benefit breast cancer research. The cool fall air wasn’t enough to keep me from enjoying a girls night with my +1 and roomie, Christine! John had a game tonight so we decided to get all dolled up for a little quality time since she finally had a night off from working shifts at UCMC. 3 glasses of champagne and a bit of conversation later, we came home early to just chill out, relax and—yikes!—fill out some applications to transfer schools! Okay, I’ll admit it… I’m not thrilled with Loyola. It’s not what I expected for a variety of reasons, and I’m giving in already. I’m transferring to The University of Chicago Law School starting next semester! Overall, it was such a great night! Christine grew up around high society stuff in Connecticut, but she mercilessly mocks it, making it one hilarious event! She has the absolute best one liners!
It’s interesting how Chicago Society works. Go to one A-list gala and you’re suddenly invited to them all. The invitations don’t just come to John’s apartment anymore, they come to mine. All of a sudden people are coming up to me, calling me by name and talking like they’re known me for 10 years when I have no idea who they are. I’ve even gotten into the Sun Times society pages a few times. Toto, we’re not in Minnesota anymore.
Above: Embracing Wiz Khalifa’s Black and Yellow, I wore this beautiful Ralph Lauren one shoulder gown with a low side-bun and all gold jewelry and accessories. While chilly, I was complemented many times on this gorgeous black dress that fit me like a glove—I even heard two women talking about it in the bathroom!
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