Today is the day to get a pumpkin facial, whatever that is

Hey! No, wait, Hay! Haypenny! I have a new, silly, yet introspective story on Haypenny today. It's my first time on this lovely site and I think you should check it out, and then linger, longingly. Anyway, it's called "Waxing Philosophical," so read it, why don't you? You look like you need it.

How to Have Fun in Chicago, According to Fielding Smith

Tapas at Emilio's with Lauren Cerullo
Have Janice Zulkey fix you a kick-ass guest room
The Art Institute of Chicago
High tea at the Drake Hotel
A new Kate Spade purse
New J.Crew summer togs
Perusing at Burberry, Ferragamo and Coach
Gucci, also
Try on big hats
Consider a facial
Carmen's spinach stuffed pizza
Brunch at Clarke's in Evanston (don't worry about adding extra cheese to your Zorba omelette)
Drive up and down the North Shore, stopping at a Spanish grocery store in Highwood for much-needed 'provisions'
A Wendella boat tour, hopefully without waiting in line for too long
Take the El, but only for a few stops
Tagliatelle followed by pear sorbet at Vinci in Lincoln Park
Meet the men of Licoln Park at the Marquee
Make easy bets with strangers to ensure new friends
Check out the Wicker Park element
Fall asleep in a cab back to Evanston
Soak up the remaining hangover at the brand-new Steak n' Shake on Oakton