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rain, rain, go away

Rain is a pain. Us Chicago girls just went through what seemed like a monsoon & we had to look good while braving the storm! Check out a few things that R & J suggest to keep you looking cute during some bummer weather!

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Hunter boots ~ they come in tons of cute colors!

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Sophia Trench ~ The North Face

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Umbrella ~ Marc Jacobs

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Hooded trench ~ Tahari

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Rainboots (Steve Madden Tsunami)

Tsunamii rain boots ~ Steve Madden

(J has these & loves them!)

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Kissy face umbrella ~ Felix Rey

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follow our spring pinterest board!

new board for spring! please follow!

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5 cute etsy finds for spring

{Click photos to buy!}

1. Mint Necklace

2. Spring paper garland

3. Bright Pillow to Liven up your Couch

4. Peach Polka Dot Scarf

5. iPhone Case

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10 last-minute valentines day gift ideas for your man!

1 ~ cologne

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Is there anything better than snuggling up to your guy & smelling delish cologne?

Check out Gucci Guilty (above). Notes of cedarwood, lavender and Orange flower will leave you begging for more!

 & Armani Acqua di Gio (below) Wood notes with a hint of citrus will keep the flame going strong this Valentine’s Day! Show your man you love him by buying him something you’ll both enjoy.

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Armani Acqua Di Gio

2 ~ tickets to a sports game

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Men love sports. Plain and simple. You can’t go wrong with tickets to a big game. With the Chicago Blackhawks kicking major butt and their season severely shortened, ticket prices are pretty steep. But he’s worth it, right?

3 ~ watch

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Watches are a staple of any guy’s outfit. Get him a big leather one that he can wear with everything, or even a more sleek style like the “Slim Runway” by Michael Kors & give him something he can rock every day.

4 ~ staple item of clothing

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Sometimes men don’t realize they already have all the basics in their closets, they just need to put them all together! You can dress down a half zip pullover with a casual button down shirt. If you need to do the opposite and dress it up a bit, throw on a tie to really complete your look. It’s a nice, polished, layered look that doesn’t take much time and the women will certainly enjoy! Every woman loves a well put-together man.

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5 ~ tickets to a concert

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You know his music taste, why not take him front row to his favorite band? Whether it’s going to be a small, intimate venue or a huge arena, you know he’ll have a blast listening to great music with his girl by his side.

6 ~ coupon book

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When plans C, D and E don’t work out, you can never go wrong with homemade coupons for anything you wish ~ movie night, breakfast in bed, an hour cuddle session and even freebee’s for whatever he wants! That way it’s fun for the both of you and it’s a great excuse to spend time together. Keep your man happy and he’ll never want to leave!

7 ~ massage

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Instead of getting him a coupon book & doing all the work, why not buy him an actual massage? Your man works hard for that bod, give it a little love! Go to his gym & get a gift certificate, or visit a spa and get his & her massages if your back is in the mood for one as well.

8 ~ birchbox men

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Sign your guy up for lavish treats once a month. If he won’t splurge on expensive lotion, aftershave, etc, he will at least get to try it out!

9 ~ stainless steel whiskey rocks

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These awesome stainless steel whisky rocks are a perfect accesory for a guy that loves a good drink! They’re more efficent than ice (don’t guys seem to never have a full ice tray just when you need some cubes?)

10 ~ bottle of whiskey

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He has the tools to keep it cool, splurge on a big bottle of nice whiskey (or whatever his fave liquor is). He’ll feel like Don Draper with his expensive drinks that will last him a long time & impress his buds.

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emerald ~ pantone’s color of the year!

Lively. Radiant. Lush. . . A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony.

Pantone officially named emerald the color of 2013!

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Not going to lie, I fell in love with emerald in 2009 when Angelina wore these gorge Lorraine Schwartz earrings to the Oscars.

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Diana blazer ~ Anthropologie

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Dorchester necklace ~ Francesca’s

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Emerald Pave Links Bracelet ~ Bauble Bar

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Bodycon dress ~ TopShop

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Deco Cuff ~ Bauble Bar

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Gabi flat ~ Jeffrey Campbell

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Emerald Spike Strand ~ Bauble Bar
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Peplum shirt ~ Urban Outfitters

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Chevron Ring ~Bauble Bar 

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Emerald City Robinson ~ Tory Burch

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Emerald Strip Drop Earrings ~ Bauble Bar

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You can even incorporate emerald into decorating your apartment! Get some cute throw pillows for your couch & bed…

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throw pillow ~ World Market

…or add some plants & flowers!

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Psssst! Notice all the awesome Bauble Bar jewelry in this post? Click here to get $10 off your first order!

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