October’s IT List
I truly feel like I just wrote this last post and here we are again, officially into Fall, despite the abnormally warm temps in Chicago, and entering into October. For the October IT List, I was inspired by the trends…
I truly feel like I just wrote this last post and here we are again, officially into Fall, despite the abnormally warm temps in Chicago, and entering into October. For the October IT List, I was inspired by the trends…
While I’m working on blog posts to highlight each of these fabulous outfits, I thought it would be fun to share a bit of a roundup of the looks I wore to New York Fashion Week. It happened to be perfect weather, making…
There’s a reason we tend to reach for the same pieces in our closet; we find a pairing that works, like that black skirt and leopard top, for example, and we reach for it time and time again. After taking…
As a young girl, my grandmother would hand me cut cumbers and orange peels, not for the snacking you so expect, but rather for slathering on my face. I remember, she always looked so youthful; her skin completely a false…
I’ve dabbled in various endeavors… a storefront I impulsively signed the lease for only to realize I felt trapped; I’ve spent countless hours inhaling paint fumes to give love to old, worn furniture; I continue to help women update their…
The Occasion I’m not sure there is a better occasion than a Sunday brunch. Any opportunity that allows for people to gather around an over-sized dining room table to share in good conversation, a delicious meal and cocktails, is in…
This bodysuit happens to be one of my favorite items currently hanging in my closet, and sure, it may have something to do with the fact that a bra is entirely optional. You see, I have implemented somewhat of an…
There is something incredibly soothing about this home and sure it probably has to do with the monochromatic tones, minimal furniture and interesting textures. Linens and velvets happily coexist in the same room with marble and metals. And despite all…
My wardrobe, as of late, resembles much of my life; a constant attempt of striking a balance. Somewhere in between edgy and cool and sophisticated and classic. As if these yards of fabric knew the internal struggles I was constantly…
Like clockwork, when the days get longer and slightly warmer, I crave a new, fresh look. Don’t misunderstand, I crave a change rooted far deeper than a new haircut, but often times, that’s the simplest and quickest fix. I’m eager…
Perhaps it’s the post-holiday daze that has me feeling uninspired of sorts. Or the dreary, January weather that makes it entirely more difficult to get dressed in the mornings. I’ve been feeling a lack of creativity, a silence in my…
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT | SOPHIE BUHAI This month’s Designer Spotlight has made me realize how much I’m attracted to strong, statement jewelry. While I love dainty and feminine pieces, too, there is really something about heavy metals that always manages to…
When thinking of what attracts me most to a space, it tends to be the balance and unexpected juxtaposition of styles. This kitchen, with it’s exposed beams and eye-catching chandelier creates a perfect harmony of design styles. It’s slightly industrial,…
This post was intended to take a slightly different direction; something along the lines of cocktail attire for holiday parties, etc, etc… Which, indeed, this does make for the perfect holiday dress. The color is flattering on everyone, and the…