Wait a second, where has the summer gone?! I am still in utter shock that July has come to and end and we’re entering the final month of summer. I don’t think I ever truly appreciated summer until I moved to Chicago – we suffer through months of bitter cold and then instantly it’s all worth it once the weather warms up. Some highlights from July (which was kind of my favorite month ever):

Celebrating the 4th in Lake Forest with BBQs, the beach & cute pups

Photoshoot styling around the loft

Hosting an event at PUBLIC Hotels in their gorgeous Library Bar

Getting sweaty and upping the training mileage

Moscow Mules. Lots of ’em.

Manicures + cocktails + Birchbox with Alaina & Darlene

Goodbye drinks on my last day in the office

Trunk Club happy hour with the lovely Melissa #blondestimestwo

Weekends spent poolside

Being featured by Refinery29 in their Real Girl Real Beauty series

Celebrating my new job over margaritas at Ay Chiwowa

Rooftop views in New York City

Finally meeting Sam after a long Twitter friendship

Spending time with my little brothers during a quick trip to New Jersey

Indulging with two of my favorite foods: ice cream & taylor ham

A very handsome date to the Shedd Aquarium’s BLU event (best. party. ever.)

Sunday brunch & snuggles with the pup

How was your July? What were some of your highlights from this month?