The Express Spring Sale...a sale not to miss!

Summer may be on our minds but I can promise you there are some deals you’ll never want to mess. Namely the Express sale as it’s a great outlet for basics. I’ve curated 21 must-have closet staples and while note all of them are ideal for summer temps, I can tell you that all of them are ideal for your wardrobe ranging from contour bodysuits to amazing, vegan leather dresses. There’s a nice mix of Spring blazers, jackets and denim, too. Every year I stock up on their bodysuits because they suck you in in all the right places. Grab these pieces while supplies last!

Happy shopping! xo

Fashion, Most PopularJohanna GrangeMay 17, 2023sale style, Express, Express Fall Haul, salesComment

Getting comfortable with uncomfortable.

Have you given up on 2020 yet? If you’re contemplating it, I am here to tell you that you shouldn’t! This could be our greatest year of change in decades so get comfortable with getting uncomfortable. It’s here to stay and that’s a good thing!

Almost leather.

If there is one thing you can count on Chicago for - it's raging mood swings when it comes to weather. It's totally insane. For example, last week I wore this "almost leather" skirt to our seminar and meetings. Yesterday it was 92 and I was wearing a sundress. I surrender. Don't I say this every year actually?

Wednesday loves.

Doesn't it seem like everyone is in Mexico? I swear. Envious...a bit but hey, Spring is right around the corner and I'm feeling it big time. Maxis, tanks, sandals and more...today's round up is Spring Break inspired and if you're jumping on a plane to jet set to the nearest pearly, white beach - get on this shopping list muy pronto.

FashionJohanna GrangeMarch 22, 2017Fashion, shoes, shopping, J.Crew, Express, Target, UO, SheInside Comments

Tuesday loves + go vote!

Today is going to be an interesting day isn't it? November has been a monumental month. First the Cubbies and now the potential of a woman leading our nation. Not sure what's next but I'm exhausted. How about you? Okay, that's an exaggeration. I'm just really exhausted from reading everyone's opinions on politics. All right already!

Let's talk about shopping instead. That's a neutral enough subject. How amazing is that blush coat? That's going on the Santa list for sure! The rest of my choices I observed whilst in NYC because you know you can always count on that city for fashion. And it was indeed juicy. Take a gander...

FashionJohanna GrangeNovember 8, 2016shoes, boots, denim, Express, dresses, accessories, shopping Comments

5 things on my summer hit list.

A new season brings new choices. Always an exciting moment for the Midwesterner. Beyond the many things that excite me, it's an opportunity to sift through the closet and purge the old. My favorite.

FashionJohanna GrangeMarch 22, 2016shopping, shopbop, F21, summer, trend, Express, denim, Sole Society, shoes Comments

All black.

One of my favorite gifts this Christmas was this faux jacket from my husband. It's the perfect amount of attitude when you're lacking outfit inspiration or it's just freezing. Readers...meet Chicago. Chicago...meet the readers.

I bought this vintage dress years ago from a boutique that is sadly no longer in business. I often think about donating it but then I hesitate. For once, hesitation worked in my favor. This coat literally breathed new life into it. See...I'm really trying to reduce, reuse, recycle.

Queen of Hearts

Officially...this will be my Valentine's outfit. Typically not a floral person of sorts; I simply adore the large scale flowers on this dress. And the voluminous skirt = major fun!

The only challenge I had was finding a topcoat that wouldn't complete with the structure of the dress. Leopard saves the day...again!

Layer upon layer.

Polar Vortex has reared her ugly head again this winter and I'm layering up in preparation. You see, it's all about dressing smarter, not harder. ...errr something like that.

Truth is, I go through spurts. I just completed my denim spurt hence I'm craving skirts and dresses. Natch, in -11 temps.

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