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• Spotlight On: Pretty Quick

  

  Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the founder of Chicago's hottest new company- PrettyQuick, Coco Meers, along with her right hand girl, Daniell... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SAG AWARDS 2014: The Best & The Worst

  

  Giuliana Rancic: While purple is a risky color, Giuliana nailed it in this Basil Soda dress. She found the perfect shade of purple to compliment her skin tone,... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mustard Yellow

  

  You know those days when you want to look presentable but cannot for the life of you put on anything other than leggings? I call those days Monday-Sunday. Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pretty Quick: Blow Tricks

  

  Thanks to Pretty Quick I found one of the best blow drys in the city. After looking at the carefully picked and tested salon service reviews by the PQ beauty... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 10 Things You Can't Forget to Do This Winter

  

  1. Hydrate your body inside and out by drinking lots of water to keep skin looking young and glowing. 2. Moisturize with lotion right after you shower to... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 LIFESTYLE

• Signs You Should Get Back with Your Ex

  

  Although in most cases I think it's not the best idea, there are those certain cases of Ross and Rachel, Corey and Topanga, or Jessica Biel and Justin... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2014 LIFESTYLE

• At Home: DIY Coffee Table

  

  Decorating my coffee table was the first step to long process of decorating my apartment. Since the living room is one of the most used and popular areas of my... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• Petal Pink: Winter Style

  

  Pink? White? Shorts? In winter?? Who knew something so wrong could also be so right. I saw an image of Olivia Palermo in this outfit, and I couldn't help but... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Winter Lights

  

  While most years my winters include dark depressing colors, lots black eye-liner, lincoln park after dark nails, and 3 months of hibernation....I decided to tak... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Engagement 101

  

  {pic c/o E online}** The post below is written by a new guest blogger of Celebritized in Chicago- Deana Demir. Her posts will take us through the ups and downs... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• New Year's Resolutions

  

  {pic c/o US weekly}As I've said a million times over, a new year is a clean slate. I have a lot of things I want to change and accomplish this year...so I'm... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Maxi + Stripes

  

  I figured since the temperates in Chicago today (including the windchill) feel like -45...it would be a great time to do one more post with my pictures from my... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tropical Nights

  

  I had such a great time in Florida last week! I got to wear white jeans, get some sun, eat great dinners, and catch up on some very necessary rest and... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Polka-Dotted Pants

  

  Happy happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe Celebritized in Chicago has just hit its 2 year mark. I having big plans for 2014, and I promise I won't let... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Winter Vacation

  

  Happy happy holidays everyone!! I am wishing everyone a truly happy, healthy, and successful 2014. I feel very lucky to have such an amazing family, friends,... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 1 Look 2 Ways

  

  I am so excited about this post for 2 reasons. One, because these pants are the closest I've gotten to celebrating Christmas, and secondly, because it is the... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Walking in A Winter Wonderland

  

  As I've said multiple times before, I get into a very dangerous routine of only wearing neutral colors. Especially during the winter. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Spotlight on

  

  This Tuesday I had the honor of covering a Beauty Event at a place that has quickly become one of my very favorites. A one stop shop for all things beauty. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Holiday Look Book

  

  I had so much fun shooting the Holiday Look Book for Sofia Live Lovely. Check out the full version here. Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black & White with Snow All Over

  

  When it comes to this weather, I literally cannot dress warm enough. What you don't see: under my sweater I have on a tank top under a long sleeve tight shirt... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE