Tote: Roberta Biagi (bought in Positano, Italy), Scarf: J.Crew (buy), Sweater: Gap (similar), Skirt: Victoria’s Secret (buy), Shoes: DV Pilar (buy), Tights: J.Crew (similar)

It turns out that I packed one outfit too many on my weekend trip to Chicago because I only got to wear one of them! The weather wasn’t cooperating but we made the most of it by sticking to indoor activities. Two highlights of my trip were brunch at Lula Cafe (one of the tastiest brunches I’ve ever had – thanks Marian!), and the Jellyfish Exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium.

I picked an outfit combo that would not only work with the awful weather but also look put together. I recently got this leopard print scarf from J.Crew and have wanted to experiment with ways to incorporate it into an outfit. I love how the print looks with maroon and black — the dark tones make the leopard print pop. On a side note, I don’t know what’s going on with my scarf wrapping in the first picture — I clearly need to watch Wendy’s scarf video again! There are many more ways to wear such a classic scarf, including pairing it with the standard denim and white, which always looks nice.

Photos by Jamila Hussain