08.19.2016 // Flashback Friday

TGIF! Sharing some recent happenings on today’s Flashback Friday blog post!

Sunset views ☀️ @CastleHillInn #Newport pic.twitter.com/1JWRJ4Idxj

— Jenn Lake (@JenniferLake) August 18, 2016

We are currently on our last stop of our East Coast trip. After spending time visiting with one of my best friends in Boston, eating all of the lobster in Kennebunkport, and soaking up the sun in Nantucket, we arrived in Newport. We’re looking forward to exploring the city this weekend!

While Soho House has a no photo policy, The Allis is fair game and one of the only public areas where you can get snap happy. The first-floor restaurant is a warm, welcoming, social space that easily accommodates meetings, cocktails with friends, or afternoon tea. From the gorgeous interior design (floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, and comfy seating are a few highlights) to the food and drinks, it’s easy to see why this is one of the West Loop’s most popular restaurants. —@jenniferlake #myamericansummer

A photo posted by Architectural Digest (@archdigest) on Aug 18, 2016 at 10:37am PDT

I was excited to host an Instagram takeover yesterday for Architectural Digest in order to share my favorite Chicago spots for their #myamericansummer series! Head over to their Instagram to see all of my picks! While your there, make sure to scroll back to see their previous takeovers with Sarah Vickers, Lauren Swells, Julia Hengel, Kelly Lee, and Fred Moser.

Super thrilled about today’s Style File series, featuring colorfully feminine style maven, @jenniferlake. Read about her take on everyday style, her secret resource for style, and her organizational method for her closet, all on the blog! ? click the link in my profile to read today’s #StyleFile interview. You won’t want to miss it. xo, Conni

A photo posted by Conni Jespersen | Stylist (@artinthefind) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:05pm PDT

My sweet blogger-friend Conni Jespersen was kind enough to include me in her blog’s Style File series. Be sure to take a peek at the interview on her blog, Art in the Find!

If you missed it, I’m hosting an event at @AnnTaylor on Michigan Ave this Friday ?? from 6-8! Pop in for sips, snacks & styling AND get 40% off your purchase! Hope to see you there!! | this dress is from the latest #AnnTaylor collection, get it here http://liketk.it/2p0Zn @liketoknow.it #liketkit #ThisisAnn

A photo posted by Blair Staky (@thefoxandshe) on Aug 18, 2016 at 6:01am PDT

Last, but not least, my friend Blair Staky of The Fox and She is hosting an Ann Taylor event at their Downtown Chicago location. While this bit of news isn’t technically a “flashback,” I’m sad to be missing it and wanted to share!! More details on her blog!

Cheers to the weekend ahead!

xo, Jenn