It's no secret that much of how we consume information is through strong visuals. As they say, "a picture can speak a thousand words" and never were those words truer in a culture of Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and the like. And thank goodness for this trend or I'd be outta a job!
Read MoreYou just know when you have a good thing...in off the shoulder dresses + tops. Clearly this is my anthem this summer. So okay...just one more. Everyone needs a version in black, right? It's a staple for Pete's sake!
Read MoreHappy official summer, ladies! It really does feel like summer in Chicago and I'm not complaining AT ALL. We're perfectly happy to dine on popsicles and have a constant laundry line of swimsuits drying. It's what we live for all winter long!
Read MoreWhen you think of Chicago, you think of steak. And hot dogs. Let me be the first to tell you, you are oh-so-wrong to chalk up this foodie-loving-town to only serving up meat and potatoes. We have so much more to offer as made evident by the abundance of new dining options in the West Loop.
Read MoreI take blogging pretty seriously. While it's not my FT job, it's a side project that I've sustained over the last 6.5 years. My blog has evolved just as my writing and photography skills. If the saying goes, "practice makes perfect" then I've been trying to perfect my craft for some time. And while its not perfect by any stretch, I have a lot of sweat equity into 101 things i love. On this alone, I get very passionate about my projects whether they are compensated or not. And yes, I do occasionally receive compensation, there are MANY a time in which I choose to partner with a brand or small business simply because I believe in what they're doing or because I genuinely believe they have a fabulous product.
Read MoreMorning! Got the kiddos off to gymnastics and rounded up my Wednesday Loves just in time!
I feel like every time I turn the corner there's another BBQ, media event, birthday or going away party. And with this heat, all I can manage to muster is a dress. Original, I know!
Read MoreIsn't this wall amazing? I've been seeing it around Instagram and wondered where it was until we literally ran into it on Sunday on our way to brunch. A happy discovery!
Read MoreIt has been ages since I've written a Beauty 411. The truth is...I receive a shit load of beauty products (of which I am very grateful for) and it takes awhile for me to review, test, sniff and trial each product several times. Many do not make the cut and it has nothing to do with price tags. I assure you.
Read MoreI've known Sabrina for close to a year and I can immediately tell you that this girl is going somewhere. I suppose you could say we met because of social media, which I think is accurate, but I'm not entirely sure. Needless to say, our paths crossed because she referred some clients to my company and I've been on a mission to return the favor to her. She's also introduced me to some wonderful vendors turned friends and that's just about the coolest thing ever.
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