Weekender

What are you doing this weekend, lovelies? After a series of gorgeous (but LOUD - they woke me up two nights in a row) thunderstorms, Chicago is finally brightening up; it's perfect timing for my boyfriend to visit from NY and stroll with me through the Lincoln Park zoo. Let's be honest: I just want to watch penguins and drink lemonade. The boyfriend is just a plus! Here are some links for your weekend:

- We're not allowed to use our sorority house's kitchen, but if we were, I would definitely make a mushroom crepe cake and eat it all myself. (via A Cup of Jo)
- I've taken French for the past three years of college as an elective, so it's no surprise that I'd completely buy into this Frenchify-your-life guide. Except for the smoking part, of course.
- An art-deco chandelier reimagined as an affordable, cheeky necklace!
- Ah, the Chanel cruise show in San Tropez for the broke.
- Summer beauty buys from the people who know it best.
- What happens when two of your guilty pleasures (specifically, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber) have a figurative love child? THIS GUY.

I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend! With lemonade!
[Photo cred to jpwchi]