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• Summer: Skin, Sex, & Style

  Hair: For smooth hair all summer long...avoid frizz by always blowdrying your hair with the nozzle straight down. Also, I use moroccan oil while my hair is... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Office-Casual

  

  When the weather starts to get warm, proper office apparel becomes a bit tricky. Although my outfit above wouldn't necessarily be appropriate for all offices (a... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY: Cake Batter Puppy Chow

  

  This weekend my friend Rachel and I played around with a bunch of different recipes we found on Pinterest. Our favorite two came down to Cake Batter puppy chow... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I'll Have What She's Having...

  

  {Shop this post:} I hope everyone had a great weekend! I had a fun weekend in Michigan, and I attached a picture below of my boyfriend and I at one of his best... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Friday Flavor: Pins of the Week

  

  I hope everyone had a great week! Today is a very bittersweet day for me. It marks the last day of my teaching job. I love each and everyone of my kids like the... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Plain White Tee

  

  Since I am the absolute queen of boring outfits...I have made it a personal goal of mine to try to add one "out of the box" piece to every outfit I wear. In thi... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Time Prep

  

  1. Three words.... lighten your hair! Unless you have ombre, you have no excuse for severe roots this season. Once you lighten your hair, the sun will do the... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Signs You're Just Not That into Them...

  

  1. They don't dominate your thoughts 2. The thought of them being with another girl/guy does not want make you feel physically sick. 3. You haven't checked out... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Top Memorial Day Sales

  

  I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday and spending lots of time with friends and family! While hopefully we are all at bbq's and picnics at the moment, I... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Welcome Back White

  

  I have been waiting since Labor Day of September 2012 to wear white jeans again in Chicago. Memorial Day is the day that they are officially allowed back (in... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Why We Lose Friends

  

  Unfortunately this next week and a half is going to be insane for me, before my life can finally go back to normal. However, on the up side, I found an... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• April Showers Bring out May Shoppers

  

  Some people enjoy going for long walks in spring, some like going to baseball games, some sip on cocktails, some walk their dogs, some go to the beach, some... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pinterests of the Week

  

  Well it's official. I have spent more time on Pinterest this week than doing any other activity. I somehow spend hours and hours going through every type of... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sunny Days

  

  The great thing about this dress, aside from the fact that you probably thought it was a skirt and tank, is that it is what I like to look at as a style... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Flirting with Spring

  

  Are you there spring? It's us...Chicago! Thanks for stopping by...only a little late. Incase you couldn't tell, my legs haven't seen the sun in a good 7 months. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cosmo Inspired: Why Women Cheat

  

  Disclaimer: I don't agree with or support any of the reasons below. Don't shoot the messenger! xx 1. They're going through a significant change/transition: It... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• What's in My Bag

  

  Whenever I know I have a long day ahead of me, I always make sure to pack a bag with a few necessary (in my opinion) products. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Friday Feature: Angela of 'The Fashion Sight'

  

  I met Angela at the rewardStyle conference in Dallas, and I have been obsessed with her website and personal style ever since. I'm living vicariously through he... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 8 Signs You're Coming on Too Strong

  

  1. You continue to call and text when all you've received for the day are short, one word responses. Or even worse, no response at all. 2. They make plans with... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Parker Prints

  

  You know the saying "don't believe all the things you tell yourself late at night", normally I'd have to agree with that. For some reason, the second my head... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE