August 7, 2013

Outfit: Lollapalooza Day 2 of 2

Myself and the hubby geared up for another beautiful day in grant park and jumped on the train to get to the city again for our second day at Lollapalooza. 
This day we were super excited to see Tegan and Sara, Alt-J, Vampire Weekend, and Phoenix. 

Here is what I wore:
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Tank: Urban Outfitters, Shorts & Large Ring: Threadsence, Boots: c/o Just Fab, Bag: Coach, Watch: T+J Designs, Wrist Wrap: House of Gemmes, Glasses: Ray Ban, Stackable Rings: Lili Claspe, Cardigan: Kohls, Necklace: Shop Jules, Lip Color: Rose Blossom by Bobbi Brown 

Other then lip color and some eye liner, I didn't wear makeup to these shows. I did wear lots of sunscreen though! You have to take care of your skin.
I did drink beer, but with my strict water back rule (for ever drink you have, have 1-2 waters) I was not hung over nor did I get dehydrated from being in the sun both days.

Here are some shots of me dancing to Tegan and Sara (beyond amazing live) and some early in the day shots:
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After I danced my butt off to Vampire Weekend (another super great live band) we pushed our way up close for Phoenix.
I was so cool to be so close, but after 6 songs we went to the back so we could dance and breath fresh air :)

I have to say this is one of the most fun weekends I've had in years. 
Did I miss my kids? YES! 
Does my body hurt and I feel like I walked 20 miles this past weekend? YES!! 
Did I dance like no one was watching and have a great time with my hubby? YES! 
All and all I would totally go again. But no more general admission. I'll save for three years if I have to, but next time we are going VIP all the way! ;) 

On a super cheesy celebrity front, Nina from the Vampire Diaries was there and I was literally yards away during Ellie Goulding on Saturday and again during Vampire Weekend on Sunday.

I am also a super huge Breaking Bad fan so when I saw Aaron Paul was in Chicago I had to recreate his photo so I as least was were he was. Lame I know, but I was excited. 
OK, my weekend has been made! 
Who went on Sunday? 
Which band was your favorite?

August 6, 2013

Outfit: Lollapalooza Day 1 of 2

Before I had my kids, I attended Lollapalooza every year from 2003 to 2007. 
Since then I think me and the hubby went one day in 2009, but it has just not been in the cards for us with having 2 young kids.
This year we decided to YOLO the weekend and attend both Saturday and Sunday. 

Here is myself and the hubby waiting for the train to take us downtown:
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Here is what I wore on Saturday:

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Cardigan: Nordstrom, Tank: Urban Outfitters, Shorts: Gap, Bag: Target, Boots: c/o Just Fab, Watch: Fossil, Wrist Wrap & Bracelet: c/o House of Gemmes, Necklace: Threadsence, Hat: Worth & Worth, Barlette: Free People, Rings: Shop Jules, Mother of Pearl Ring: c/o Willow House Jewelry, Lip Color: Rose Blossom by Bobbi Brown

We got to the festival around 4 (took us a bit to get there and get in). 
We watched Ellie Goulding (she was AMAZING live), Kendrick Lamar, The Lumineers, and Mumford & Sons. 

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Since The Lumineers and Mumford & Sons were on the same side, it got a bit crowded (understatement much?! :)
Two of my favorite bands so I was ready to get in there and get my dance on!

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We were able to stay in the same spot to watch both bands. They were both so great live, however my only complaint was that Mumford was way to soft. 

Who else was there on Saturday? 
Which band was your favorite?