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• Lazy Day

  

  I don't care how stylish and "put together of a person" you are, everyone needs a lazy day. So trust me when I say, I'm doing you a favor by not showing you my... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Thing About Rejection...

  

  {Pic c/o US weekly Magazine here} 1. Rejection is not the same as being heartbroken. At all. 2. It can actually cause a physical ache. Who knew that bruise on... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY: Homemade Brush Holder

  

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  Posted on 08 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

  

  A couple weeks ago I participated in my first ever "professional" photo shoot. I had so much fun taking pictures all around the city! Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shark Week Cupcakes

  

  I've always had a weird obsession with sharks. Which is why, I am not really surprised that year after year I get WEIRDLY into Shark Week on the Discovery... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lollapalooza Street Style

  

  Yesterday I attended one of my favorite events in Chicago of the summer. Lollapalooza. Grant Park is so beautiful at this time of the year, not to mention the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Sweater

  

  Anyone who knows me will tell you- I am always freezing cold- to the point where I can be on the beach in Mexico and by 3:00 I am ready to go get my sweatshirt... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why They Stopped Talking to You

  

  {pic c/o here} Incase your girlfriends, your mom, and your grandma are too sweet to unsugar-coat the truth for you... 1. The ex is back in the picture in one wa... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What You Should've Learned by 25

  

  {image via: here} 1. At first, one of the most effective ways to keep someone interested is to not be all that interested yourself. I don't get it either. But... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Celebritized in Chicago: Flash Contest

  

  Since my camera was getting fixed (again this week) I started utilizing all of the various apps and tools on my iPhone to get creative with pictures. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Selfie Central

  

  I figured since I am the VERY first person to make fun of people when they take selfies, that I could make it easier on you guys and just get all of the making... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Friday!

  

  This picture I took (above) is not as random as you think. But yes, okay, it's a little random. Since I have somewhat of a snacking problem...I have started to... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hot American Summer

  

  I never thought I'd say this, but I am writing this post after a hot, sweaty, humid Chicago day. Who knew our city could produce such beautiful weather after... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 FASHION

• Easy Summer Hair Styles

  

  I collected some pictures throughout the past few months of various ways I have worn my hair. Although I change the style approximately every 30 minutes, I do... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Rag & Stripes

  

  As much as I love these Rag Bone jeans, it's harder than you think to make an outfit out of them. They are so plain and simple (minus the rips) that you almos... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 5 Tips to Start Your Day

  

  1. Don't ever skip breakfast. It speeds up your metabolism for the entire day, allowing any food you eat throughout the day to be processed and burned quicker. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Reflections

  

  Happy Friday everyone! I actually took this picture a couple nights ago when I was doing something I haven't stopped to do in quite some time. I was literally... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Jumper

  

  I know if you're anywhere near my age, when you read the title, you automatically started singing in your head "I wish you would step back from that ledge my... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Featuring: Fashion Chow

  

  My good friend and co-worker, Mina, has the most amazing personal style of all time. She is so unique, and can actually pull off ANY type of outfit. It's... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sorry We're Not Sorry...

  1. Anything your partner has done or said to you, they have done or said to someone else. 2. While sex on the first date probably can't ruin something that was... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE