#TravelTuesday :: our trip to chicago was topped off with the perfect outfit from prAna :: review + giveaway

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Last weekend, we took our little ladies to Chicago. We met up with friends and had an absolute blast! It was a quick 36 hour trip. We were leaving the baby home with my parents and I just didn’t want them to have her too long. After all, they are retired and are free as birds. I didn’t want to tie them down. So, we picked up the girls early from school on Friday and headed to Chicago! It was so much fun driving with them, other than the crazy Chicago traffic. They did love seeing the city from a distance and in the middle of it. I love watching them experience life and seeing it through their eyes! The dogs in the city, the tall buildings, the lights and ALL the shops had their little eyes twinkling at every corner.

We hit up a couple shops, but nothing extreme. While we were there we went to American Girl, the Lego Store, the Disney store and had lunch and dinner at two separate restaurants. Lunch was at the Rainforest Cafe and dinner was a the California Pizza Kitchen. We were so loud in both of these restaurants, but loud to me means loads of fun. 🙂

Family Fun in Chicago

We reserved Saturday for the Shedd Aquarium. The girls had never been and I had always heard such wonderful things about it. What a blast this whirlwind trip was!! TONS of memories created with our family and friends!! We talked about making it an annual trip!

I want to share with you my go-to outfit for this crazy town too! The thing about Chicago is, it’s typically always cold. While packing, I realized my “layering” outfits were slim to none this year. You see, I still have this baby belly that I can thank baby Kensington for. Thankfully, no one has asked me if I’m preggo, but I’m still super conscious of it. Right now, I dress to conceal the best I can. All that being said, my choices are a little less than they have been in years past. I was talking with my girl over at prAna and we decided on the perfect outfit that would not only work well as layers for the Chicago weather, but I was comfortable in choosing it for my “problem area” as well.

prAna outfit for cold weatherI absolutely love the Kirsten Tunic Sweater. Not only are the colors absolutely fabulous, the length is just as awesome. It kept my bum warm as we went in and out of stores and covered that same area discretely, but was very flattering and not frumpy. Total win! I paired this with some Kara Jeans that I previously shared with you all (you can get these in NEW colors now since my prior post!! I have the herringbone on my Christmas list). The Milly Vest was added for some extra warmth for this given outfit, yet I can see this vest being worn a LOT! It’s again, not frumpy, and lays really nice. Plus, the color is stellar and pops any outfit. You guys, I LURV it!!

All in all, the outfit was fabulous, and the trip with my family made this weekend perfect.

With all the stellar choices at prAna, what would be your top one from their site to add to your Christmas wish list this year?women-Sweaters-Hoodies

**See my other prAna picks HERE**

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87 thoughts on “#TravelTuesday :: our trip to chicago was topped off with the perfect outfit from prAna :: review + giveaway”

  3. The kaghool jaket. i need a new jacket desperately and with it getting codler by the day, I would love this one! This company looks really cool Thanks for sharing. and what a great trip to Chicago.

  6. I like the Learning Tower Step Stool. Such a great way to evolve with your kid and aid their learning.

  7. I love this whole outfit! Also love the Mena Sweater.

    From the Little Partners site, I love the art easel.

  22. I think the Art Easel is really cool and wish it had been around when my daughter was younger!

  37. I like the Art Easel! I think this may be the wrong link. I also like the Julz Burnout Wrap in Black Posy from prAna.

  50. I love the idea of this learning tower. SOmething that serves multiple purposes and it grows with your child.

  51. I would really like the Learning Tower for our kids! If we’re supposed to actually say a Prana product, I love the Julz Burnout Wrap!

  53. Well I love the Learning Tower but I think this is supposed to be for Prana! I love this sweater that you are wearing! I love the colors and I like the length and the cut!

  56. I would love the ‘Playhouse Kits Popcorn Stand/Puppet Show’ and some of the other playhouse kits they have look like a lot of fun to bust winter boredom!

  58. I think The Learning Tower is really neat and i would love to learn more about this and have for my little one.

  62. I would love the Art Easel for my boys. They are rough and tumble boys, but they also love to create and get crafty!

  73. The Playhouse Kits Lemonade/Ice Cream reminds me of my homemade stand when i was a kid …great for playtime.

  74. I really like the art easel, especially the Green. I love encouraging my kids artistic sides and these are great looking easels.

  87. Chicago is a very fun city. I only live about an hour away so we get to go frequently. There is always so much to do and see in the city! Sounds like you had a great weekend!

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