A Lily Love Affair: The Great Outdoors

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Monday, September 8, 2014

The Great Outdoors









J.Crew Hat (also loving this J.Crew leather baseball cap) || Ann Taylor Sleeveless Top (now on sale and perfect for layering in the fall!) || Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses || LOFT Slip On's (old ~ but completely I'm love with these Dolce Vita flats) || Gap Distressed Denim Shorts || David Yurman Jewelry || J.Crew iPhone Case (available in stores)

This past weekend was so beautiful!  A perfect 75 and sunny Saturday.  Before the weather gets too cold, and the daylight dwindles, Shawn and I have been spending as much time outdoors as possible. He helps me so much with the blog, and other things, I really enjoy treating him to lunches over cocktails; we're always looking to explore new spots around town.  We recently found this fantastic outdoor brewery, SMYLIE Brothers in Evanston, just north of the city.  We stopped for the excellent view and a quick adult refreshment.  If you're in the area you absolutely must try the Apple Pear Salad and the Smokehouse Pizza.  They are absolutely divine!

Also, I am hosting a great Gigi New York giveaway via Instagram this week!  One lucky winner will win a Gigi New York clutch, my favorite pendant from Kelsey of Naples and a one year subscription to a fashion magazine of your choice.  Be sure to visit Instagram for all of the contest details!  Good luck!  

How did you all spend your weekend?  

XOXO,
Anna




45 comments:

  1. Yes, that leather cap is on my wish list too! I love this casual post. You look laid back gorg & the beer tasting looks so fun.
    XO, Gina
    http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you, girl!! The beer tasting was the best part! :) Hope you had a great weekend!

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  2. I love fun afternoons like that! Your flats are the cutest and that pizza look so yum! :-)

    www.girlinahotcity.com

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    1. It was! Thanks, lady! XO I hope you had a great weekend as well!

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  4. outdoor afternoons like you spent your sunday are one of our favorite things to do! we are so not looking forward to it getting to cool outside to do this. definitely need to try out that brewery in evanston now too

    xo
    Brittani and Katie
    www.pleasantlypetite.com

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    1. RIGHT?!? I love the fall, but I would like that to mean weather like we just had this weekend :) You will totally love the brewery! Definitely check it out! I hope you both had a great weekend as well!! XO

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  5. Okay...I felt like I was there with these photos! Such great shots. You looked adorable! Today is actually our LAST warm day before the cold comes....so I am going to milk every second I can outside. You look too cute girl! :)
    xo Erin
    www.winkandatwirl.com

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    1. Ugh, me too! I've really been trying to get out as much as possible! I can't believe it's almost here. Before you know it we'll be talking about Thanksgiving - yikes! :)

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  6. That food looks delicious! And I love your hat :)

    Ellen | A Pop of Pink

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  7. Looks like a great weekend!
    x Sandra


    www.morestylethanfashion.com

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  8. you rock the baseball cap! super great outfit! I am drooling over that pizza! looks so tasty and good!

    kelseybang.com

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  9. That looks like such a fun way to spend a weekend day. The food looks delicious and I really like those flats!

    Nicole
    Nicole to the Nines

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  10. Amazing way to spend the weekend and you look so casually perfect!

    xx Cara
    www.carascliche.com

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  11. Yes, I totally agree that the weather was perfect this weekend! In fact, it's perfect right now!! Glad to hear you had such a great weekend! This is such an awesome giveaway.. I may need to enter :)

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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    1. Wasn't it?!? If only this is what it would be like all fall :) I hope you had a great weekend as well! XO

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  12. How fun!! And that giveaway sounds amazing!!

    xoLindsay
    www.sugarandsomething.com

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  13. Great look Anna! Love that cap! Have a super week! xo
    McKenna
    stylewaltz.com

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  14. Love all the little details that went in on this look Anna!! So pretty!

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  15. You're making me hungry and craving beer! My husband and I love finding new places as well :)

    Jessica xo
    the way to my Hart

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    1. LOL! We love finding new places as well! Hope you both had a great weekend! XO

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  16. Yumm that salad and pizza is making me hungry!! I love your casual chic outfit here! a ball cap is always my favorite thing to throw on for a day outside. You look beautiful!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  17. That pizza looks amazing! We have a brewery right around the corner from us, but unfortunately we have a weird state law that they can't have a restaurant and serve food also

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    1. Beer alone works great too! :) Hope you had a great weekend! XO

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  18. Gorgeous as always! I love your photos!

    Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner

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  19. Yum! I love places like that. And nothing like a cute hat to keep the sun at bay.

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  20. Ughhh super jealous about your weather! It is still in the mid 90s here. And that food looks delicious!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  21. Perfect patio weather!! I love trying fun restaurants and it looks like that one was a great dining experience. I must say, I'd love a bite of a pizza like that right about now!

    xo Jackie
    Something About That

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  22. Nice hat! And that pizza looks so delicious!

    xo T.
    www.initialed.ca

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  23. Loving this look! So adorable!

    Christie
    Www.classifybychristie.com

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