How many of you know about North Shore Restaurant Month? If you don't...you're missing out. It's Chicago's Restaurant Week on steroids! Ask my family as we've been reaping the benefits since the beginning of February. It's not only applicable to fine dining but also many fabulous family establishments making it fun for the kiddos, too!
Read MoreChanneling Sandra Dee. Party of 1. Yep, that was a total accident but if the shoe fits...wear it!
I changed into this sweatshirt for blog pics and very quickly realized that I forgot pants. #bloggerproblems, I realize. The closest item that resembled pants were these leggings...which are a wardrobe staple by anyone's standards right? Put them together and voila...100% Grease Lightening and completely unapologetic. Shocking right?
Read MoreIf you don't know today's Fearless Friday feature (say that 3x's fast!) then you're missing out. She's Chicago's interior design sweetheart and she's only just begun! I've been fortunate enough to have attended a fete in her gorgeous abode and I will tell you one thing...the minute I have the budget to afford such an expert...Donna will be on my speed dial!
Read MoreI've always had a good skincare routine. Cleanse in my morning shower followed up by a toner, moisturizer and eye cream. Standard but I felt it was better than the alternative and I very rarely went to bed with makeup on. The same routine ensued in the evenings with a weekly addition being a gommage or facial scrub to slough off dead cells.
Read MoreWhen I think of Valentine's Day, I think "amateur night." I'm sorry, I do. It's not that I'm getting old and cynical...it's just that everyone puts on this ridiculous facade to celebrate a Hallmark holiday. For my husband and I, it's not about over-the-top gifts but more so about undivided attention. A really nice meal with no distraction and really good cocktails. It's that simple.
Read MoreIt's been a while. I've been busy getting inspired. I thought you should, too which is why I am sharing the second edition of my favorite Instagram feeds. Some come and go but these are daily check-ins for me. Vol. 1 can be found here.
It's February...let's all get inspired until March peeks its head around the corner. Shall we?
Read MoreFact #1: McQueen has cornered the market when it comes to clutches. I've only been coveting them for the last...oh...say...10 years?!
Meet Trendlee - based out of NYC, and is the premier destination for pre-owned luxury handbags online. (Chanel, Hermes, Celine, Prada, etc)
101 Readers: Receive 5% off on Trendlee by using my code: "101THINGSILOVE". How's that for Monday shopping inspo?
Read MoreThe bikini. A staple of my youth. A dreaded fitting experience as an adult. But fear not! It doesn't have to be this way any longer. Target's made swimsuit shopping a cinch with what feels like a billion different fits, colors and coverage options. From teeny weeny to modest coverage, this year's experience was...dare I say...enjoyable?!
Read MoreIt's here! The Valentine's Day edition of Budget Babe! <cue applause> Mostly girlie with a few tough pieces and one inspired V Day dress...just because. All 10 items are under $50 and I'm so excited. The internets are starting to lean towards resort wear, pastels, laser cut outs and frilly dresses. Spring...is that you?
Read More
