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Under The Bridge
Sometimes there’s just an iconic spot that’s too good to pass up. If you run a search for images of the Manhattan Bridge or DUMBO, your bound to find tons of images just like these. Head to the corner...
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First Day of Summer
Today is officially the first day of Summer. For the majority of the year, Chicagoans seem to hibernate. Whether it’s the cold, the rain, or the wind, we find ourselves indoors trying to escape all...
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The Perfect Dress
There are few things that can make you feel more confident than the perfect dress. About eight months ago I picked up this dress. I was going to an event and needed a dress that I would be both...
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Summer Florals
Whenever I think of Summer florals, I always think of that moment from The Devil Wears Prada; in which Miranda Priestley says “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Really I just can’t help myself....
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Long Weekend Ready
Whenever a long weekend is coming, I’m counting down the minutes. Because even if you don’t give yourself over to rest and relaxation, so many things are closed that you have time to catch up and just...
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Red White & Blue
Now normally I’m not one to get holiday festive and dress for the occasion – unless it’s halloween, because really who doesn’t love dressing up for that? I’m just not normally a believer in gimmicky...
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Sorting Your Laundry
Sorting laundry seems like a funny thing to talk about; but for me, it’s the source of a wildly funny story. You know those tales that your parents tell over and over again? The ones that really irk...
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Problems with Sheer Dresses
When it’s hot outside, I’m always looking for the coolest thing to wear – enter barely there fabrics, and my problems with sheer dresses. Over many, many years of dress wearing, I’ve developed a bit of...
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Double Duty
I’m always on the lookout for pieces that can do double duty; you know, the ones that can fill more than one purpose in your closet. Well sometimes those can seem like finding a unicorn. Versatile...
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Soft Pastels and A Giveaway
One of my favorite types of colors to wear over the summer are soft pastels. In a wardrobe chock full of black, it’s nice to have some lighter colored pieces in the summer. Not just because black...
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New York State Of Mind
Fast pace, bright lights, big city. New York is home for me. I grew up in it’s shadows, and thrived off it’s fast pace. Sure the suburbs aren’t the same as living in the city; but I spent the...
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Fall Colors
September is always the month with the most confusing weather. All you see is “back to school”, and “welcome to fall” but the temps are still summer warm… Normally, I’m sweating my way through...
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Out Of Character
Ever look at a picture of you and think: that is so out of character for me? As it stands, I’m not much for color in my wardrobe. Just look at the sea of blacks and neutrals in my closet for proof....
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Muted Florals
Every year, when the Spring and Summer clothing hit stores, florals seem to be everywhere. But as the summer ticks by, and fall merchandise starts lining the shelves, the florals begin to fade. I’ve...
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Army Green
Army green is one of my favorite colors for transitioning to fall. When the weather is as uncooperative as it’s been, getting into the fall spirit can be really hard. I already spoke about fall colors...
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Cooling Down
For me, there are few things better than a light, airy, dress that flows with the breeze. Getting to wear it for a few more weeks is a gift. Finding ways of carrying some of my summer wardrobe into...
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Velvet
“Velvet’s opulence is only matched by its versatility” ~ Fabrizio De Marinis If you’ve set foot into a store, or browsed online lately, chances are good that you’ve seen an awful lot of one fabric in...
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Jewel Tones
Leaving behind the bright colors of summer, fall comes in with rich dark jewel tones. After months of wearing light bright and airy colors, springy florals, and breezy fabrics. Fall’s dark colors and...
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Throw a Jacket on It
When the weather is constantly fluctuating, picking outfits gets difficult. That’s were my seasonal mantra comes in – throw a jacket on it. Changing over your closet can be extremely frustrating....
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Girly but Tough
Have you ever seen an outfit where someone has put pieces together that shouldn’t theoretically work, but somehow they just do? Opposites attract. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard being used for...
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