Just Me and Sarah

Hey there lovelies!  How was everyone’s weekend?  I can’t lie, though we were slammed at “the store” today, I was in a haze for most of it, because my weekend was so great I was still on cloud 9!  Here’s a “quick” recap.  (Note that I say “quick” because seriously, when do I ever say anything quickly or concisely?) :)

Friday night we headed into the city to celebrate my dear friend Christie’s birthday.  She was out of town for her actual birthday, so she insisted “we weren’t actually celebrating her birthday,” but we totally were.  And while writing Christie’s birthday card, I realized that she and I have been friends for seventeen years!  Startling and slightly depressing to realize that I’m even old enough to have had a friend for that long :)

Our men Matt.  It gets a little confusing with two Matts around, especially since they are both annoyingly hilarious and out of control charming.  Yes, charming is what I mean :)

For dinner we hit up The Bristol, a fabulous little spot in Bucktown.  The food is insanely amazing and the cocktails follow suit.  Their signature cocktail is called the Moscow Mule and is served in these quaint copper mugs.  Christie and I adore them and are the hunt to find a reasonable set for ourselves.

And because yall know I love a good food picture, feast your eyes upon this scrumptiousness.  A half chicken, mustard spatzle, and a crunchy salad.  Dee-lish (and completely fat free I’m sure!)  After dinner, we headed to Danny’s for a night of dancing.  The music was all reggae, and though that’s not usually my thing, I really enjoyed it!

Saturday afternoon, after a yummy breakfast at Nookie's in Lincoln Park, Christie and I headed to Lilith Fair.  I am a huge fan of girlie, indie artists, and have literally been obsessed with Sarah McLachlan since I was in junior high.  When I found out Lilith was coming to Chicago, I about broke my ankle running to my computer to order tickets.  And luckily, I have a friend who understands and indulges my lifelong obsessions :)

Halfway through the concert, Christie and I discovered the secret to summer concerts.  Rainier cherries.  They’re off the chain amazing and the perfect summer treat.  (And for the record, I have no idea why I just typed “off the chain.”  Perhaps I’m still in my Sarah McLachlan induced haze.)

Though I was at Lilith mainly for my girl, Sarah McLach (we’re on a nickname basis) there were some really incredible performers earlier in the evening.  Heart, The Courtyard Hounds (aka the 2 sisters from the Dixie Chicks), and Mary J. Blige.  And can I just say that Mary J was insanely amazing.  I mean, insanely amazing.

Here we are, waiting for Sarah to come on.  Quick random fact about me…whenever I am getting to know people, I like to ask really random questions that I am certain will help me see into the depths of their soul.  (Ok, maybe not the depths, but you know, at least the wading pool of their soul.)  Anyway…one of those questions is always this, “If you could see anyone, dead or alive, on a greatest hits tour, who would it be?  And because I appreciate complexity, I’ll allow a top three answer.  My top three include, Britney, Madonna, and of course, Sarah McLach.  So the moment that was about to take place in this picture was seriously a huge freaking deal and a lifelong anticipated event.

So naturally this was the picture we snapped right as she came on stage.  Hahahhaha, insane excitement is not even the word!  And can I just say, Sarah McLachlan was unreal!  She was so beautiful, so authentic, and so so so amazing.  I shed a few tears during her first song because I was so overwhelmed and grateful to be able to hear and see her live.  Not to sound overdramatic, but it was one of those moments I’d dreamed about for a really, really long time, and it was unfolding right before my eyes.  It was truly unforgettable.  As I sang along to every single one of her songs, I leaned over to Christie and said, “I realize there are other people here, but I seriously feel like its just me and Sarah right now.  Just me and Sarah.”  Christie laughed and made me swear I’d make that quote my blog post title :)  But for realz, the night was amazing, and I’m so grateful I got the chance to go.  I’m already searching for her next solo show :)

And because I had someone nearby to snap a picture of me, here is a quick OOTD from Friday night as we were heading out to dinner.  Sorry for the blurry pic and random picture location :)

Top: Joie via Shopbop

Skinny jeans: J.Crew {similar here}

Tank: Target

Heels: Ann Taylor

Earrings: Forever 21

Bow bracelet: Ann Taylor {semi similar here}

Necklace: from my trip to Spain

Ring: David Yurman

Ok, so now I have to ask yall…“If you could see anyone, dead or alive, in a greatest hits tour, who would it be?  And of course, I’ll allow your top two or three answers if needed :)

Hope your weekend was great!