My Summer Shein Wishlist

Summer has definitely been finding it's way to Chicago! Well... if you couldn't above 50 degrees as moving toward Summer?! Either way, it got me excited for warmer temps and to bring out my Spring / Summer looks! As I was going through my closet I definitely noticed I was in need of a refresh! Dresses, shorts, breezy tops, everything! Kollin and I are planning a trip to Mexico soon and I couldn't wait to see what Shein had online to help me stock up! 

I've added my Summer wishlist below with things I'm definitely adding to my cart ASAP! Shop the looks below and let me know what you're doing this Summer in the comments! 

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Life Update
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The past month has been a whirlwind for us! Between moving, Kollin wrapping up school and the 3 upcoming event-filled weekends, we are in for quite a ride! First up, my little from my sorority is getting married this weekend! (Hi Emma!!). We are traveling to Richmond to watch her marry her love and could not be more excited for her (while also feeing very old)! Then we travel home to Kentucky to attend the Kentucky Derby (a first for me!). I've watched it every year since I could crawl, but have never been at Churchill Downs for the actual race. Cannot wait!

The next weekend Kollin graduates & we celebrate his hard work the past three years with our friends and family! This all comes after moving into our new condo! We are pretty much settled in and are starting to decorate and get some new furniture, but I can't wait for it to really start for it to feel completed and like home. During the move we packed a suitcase with a week's worth of clothes since we packed everything else and the first thing I reached for was this Shein Embroidered Bomber Jacket. It's lightweight, so soft and has beautiful embroidered detail on the front and sleeves. It adds a touch of chicness to some joggers and sneakers or dress it up with jeans and over the knee boots - it works for a bunch of different looks!

It comes in one size, but if you're taller I would make sure to pay attention to the sleeve length! It will fit most body-types, but I always check the sizing information on Shein to make sure the fit is what I'm looking for! In jackets, I'm usually true to size in a small (I'm 5'6 for the height reference). 

With everything going on we haven't had a ton of time to explore our new neighborhood so if you're in Chicago or familiar with the Lincoln Park neighborhood send me your favorites for everything; food, nightlife, bars & activities! You will probably catch me at the farmer's market on Saturday mornings wearing this exact look haha.

As I was sitting at the window sill asking Kollin to take this picture (#instagramhusband), I kept thinking how thankful I am to have you all following along on this amazing journey life has given us. I started this blog as a hobby in college and while it's still just my little corner of the internet, I know it's growth since the beginning is because of the amazing people reading these posts. As we move from place to place and I share my outfits or dating advice, y'all have been there to support us and share your love. Thank you so much! Cheers to all the exciting things to come & for sharing this little website with me!

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Thank you to Shein for this jacket and partnership, it's brands like yours that make The Creative Brief possible! All opinions are my own.

New Shirt, New Beginnings
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Happy Spring, loves! It's still cold here in Chicago per usual, but I've been trying to bring the Spring vibes through clothes and I've been loving this Shein Asymmetrical top! I thought it was so unique and a great piece for any outfit. Pair it with jeans (over 30% off!) and OTK boots (on sale for $45!!) like I did or a cute skirt and booties if you're already having warmer temps! The shoulder detail creates a feminine touch and I love the structure and sophistication it brings to any look!

This weekend was a special one as we celebrated Barrister's Ball, aka Law School Prom! Kollin and I have never attended before due to traveling or work commitments, but we made it a point to go the last one of his law school career. We had such a great time and it was so amazing seeing all of our friends and celebrating their hard work throughout law school. It also didn't hurt that I got to wear the amazing Marchesa dress below thanks to Rent the Runway! 

We are both so excited for the end of law school and for Kollin to start his legal career. With all fun changes coming, we are also moving in April! Today I wore this look as we went furniture shopping and checked in on the new condo. We are so excited to be moving to our new neighborhood and start decorating!

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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and has a great start to the week tomorrow! 

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Our Trip to DC + A Travel Outfit
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Happy weekend, loves! Going back to work this week was tough after Kollin and I  spent a long weekend in Washington, DC! We had the best time and visited his family in Phildelphia too for a day. As soon as I received this Shein Jacket I knew it would be the perfect travel outfit! Oversized, cozy, yet a chic flair of embellishments made it stylish.

The perfect mix of casual and chic, this embellished jean jacket is an easy mix and match piece with anything in your closet. Pair it with jeans, leggings or even a fun Spring dress and sneakers. For our long day of travel I paired it with leggings, a long sleeve black sweater, my favorite Cubs hat and a pair of Nikes for comfort. 

Our trip was so much fun and we saw everything! From The National Gallery of Art to see the Jackson Pollock exhibit, all the monuments, The Holocaust Museum, National Archives and delicious resturants, it was such a memorable trip. We then drove to Philly and stopped for cheesesteaks before spending the weekend with Kollin's family. 

After a long work week, we are taking it easy this week and #adulting by registering our new car and prepping for our upcoming move in April! We are staying in the city, but headed to a new neighborhood - can't wait to share more with y'all Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Spring Jackets
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Chicago got a taste of Spring this past week and it got me so excited for the part of my closet that hasn't been touched in the last 6 months! Fun jackets and layering pieces like this Shein coat are perfect for transition weather. Pair it with a sweater to keep warm, or throw it over a t-shirt like I did for a chic, easy look. 

I went the casual route as Kollin and I walked around the city and played tourists for a bit, followed by Shake Shack. The coat kept me warm & has the cutest checked pattern that matches most any outfit. You could even pair it with some slacks and white button down for a work-wear look or over a dress for a more formal outfit. It's so versatile and creates a gorgeous, clean-lined silhouette. 

Shop the look below and some of my other favorite jackets from Shein! Have a great week, dolls!

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Weekend Uniform
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Happy Weekend, loves! We had a foot of snow hit Chicago this week and that called for staying close to home for a cozy brunch & furniture shopping in our favorite neighborhood. It's still pretty cold here so I loved this Shein vest for an extra layer of warmth! It's very soft and adds a chic and fun pop to any outfit. I paired it with some jeans, heeled booties & a chic black bag. 

Shearling and suede are both very in this year and I thought the vest captured both trends so well. Pair it with a fun jumpsuit or layer it over a sweater for a super warm outfit. The best part? It's on sale! It does appear a more camel color online, but is definitely more on the orange side, as you can see in the pictures. I think it would be great for a travel day and I've even worn it into the office! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Shop the rest of the look and some of my other Shein favorites below! xx

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

We're one week away from Valentine's Day and I'm definitely one of those girls that likes to do the shopping for my own gift! Ha. But, I also love using this holiday as a way to show some love to others in my life like my girlfriends! Whether you're shopping for your significant other, a bestie or your mom, I've added some items below that I think they'll love! 

Kollin "surprised" (aka I picked them out and he said yes hehe) with these gorgeous Dana Rebecca Designs studs! I've been looking for a pair of everyday earrings and these add the perfect amount of sparkle to any look. When looking for gifts for Kollin, I couldn't decide on what to get him. His birthday is two weeks after Valentine's Day so I feel like he always expects to just get a nice gift on his birthday rather than Valentine's, but I love to surprise him and go a bit bigger so he isn't expecting it! 

He loves watches, but also loves displaying the ones he isn't wearing. This watch box seems perfect to display and protect his watch collection!

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I hope your Valentine's Day is filled with all kinds of love! Have a great week y'all! 

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Sunday Brunch Look
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Happy Sunday, Y'all! I hope everyone is having the best weekend! Two of my girlfriends from college came up to Chicago this weekend for our annual girl's weekend & we had so much fun! I wore this jacket to brunch & had been waiting for a bit warmer weather to bring it out! 

I saw this denim jacket online and couldn't wait to style it. When I received it, I was surprised to see that that ribbon was not already laced through the jacket. This excited me because I immediately was thinking of cool ways to tie and style the ribbon. I ended up going to a simple look and added a bit of length at the end for the bows. 

I love the heaviness of the jacket and it fits a bit oversized, which I love so I can layer sweaters and scarves and other cold-weather necessities. The quality is great and it comes in three different color and ribbon style options, one of which is on sale! Shop the look below along with some of my other Shein Favorites right now!

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Thank you to Shein for the beautiful jacket and supporting The Creative Brief! It's brands like you that make TCB possible! All opinions are my own!

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