{the one where he was ferris and i was sloane}

I'm currently surrounded by moving boxes and a to-do list so long that I can't really think straight. But instead of telling you all the things I need to do, I want to tell you about something happy. Because happy things are the best. After Jessica's wedding, J and I drove into Chicago to stay with my sister-in-law's parents for the night. First off, it's amazing when you can build relationships with the family of your brother's in-laws. Like who gets to do that?! I feel so lucky to have such a welcoming extended-extended family:) But anyway, we arrived at the Staten's gorgeous apartment in Lincoln Park on Sunday night. After several days apart during the wedding festivities (he hung with some guys while I spent time with the bride) we were easily convinced to stay in Chicago a little while longer. 

So, we did what any couple would do in our situation. We made the most of it. 

Millennium Park

Getting trendy at the Bean

Jesse channeled his inner Cameron from Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Buckingham Fountain

The last-minute change-of-plans was equally amazing and sleep-depriving. We left Chicago at 4 in the afternoon with plans to stay at a motel and be back in Boston by dinner-time on Tuesday. But at 11pm, we were reminded of a work meeting we needed to be back for and drove through the night to make it back on time. Ah the joys of being young, in love, and terrible at planning. But all in all, it was totally worth it. Because how often are you in a new, sunny city with the man you love with free tickets to the Art Institute? Not very often:)

xoxo

Ferris + Sloane

love & marriage

Jessica is MARRIED!!! One of my most favorite people on the planet got married to an incredible man. Jess and I became best friends when we lived together and our relationship is one-of-a-kind. As her dad walked her down the aisle, I kind of felt like I was giving her away too - is that weird? Probably. But I guess we're just close like that:) My very own incredible man and I drove 17 hours (that's love) to be at their beautiful, special Chicago wedding weekend. And it was beyond worth it. Jessica was stunning, the flowers were full and elegant, and the couple was even serenaded by their very own bluegrass band of best friends. I feel honored to have been beside my girl as she became a Mrs:)  

Rehearsal day photo:) 

All ready for the ceremony with their rings and vows. I was terrified of losing the vows. That would have qualified me as the worst matron of honor ever...ever! 

Reading the journal Tanner made for her right before the ceremony.

Celebrating with best friends after they said, "I do!"

I love my handsome date:) 

Besides witnessing the actual wedding - seeing friends has to be my favorite part of weddings. Especially when your friends are as beautiful, thoughtful, and as selfie-taking as mine. Miss you already!

xoxo

A+J

the denim jacket confessional

True life: I've had my Gap denim jacket for 13 years. That's right:I just admitted to owning a piece of clothing for more than half of my life. I'm not sure if that makes me incredibly resourceful or incredibly cheap. In college, I once did a project where we had to judge articles of clothing by cost per wear. This jacket was in the half penny range - score. Needless to say, I'm pretty satisfied with this Christmas gift of yore. I love that denim jackets always seem to come back in style and I'm even more grateful that I never got rid of it when it was "uncool" for about 5 minutes. So to all of you out there who are still wondering if investing in a denim jackets is worth it: take it from me, they are. They are the perfect thing to go with summery dresses, layer with fall sweaters, and match with colored jeans. In the case of this outfit - the jacket is also the perfect thing to make you feel like a beatnik for a night. Double score. 

If I wasn't so obsessed with my own....I would definitely buy one of these bad boys: 

JCrew Factory's lighter shade and slightly over-sized pockets make this the perfect choice for a dress-down layering look. 

Anthropologie's interesting wash gives me an 80's flash back but in a totally rad way.

Gap's dark wash still makes me swoon. These people know how to make the perfect classic.

Happy Denim-Jacket Season (ahem, every season)!

xoxo

A+J