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• We All Start As Strangers

  

  I've had an obsession with shirts that have sayings on them for quite some time now. I'm pretty sure this obsession dates all the way back to when I was in Jr.... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• 11 Things Everyone Wishes They Knew When They Were Younger

  

  1. When your best friends' boyfriend asks how the movie was "you two saw last night" you say it was awesome, and THEN tell her to give you a heads up next... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Graffiti and Grey

  

  For my loyal followers, I know what your thinking. I've done a post with this background before...it's true! When I go to Detroit I have seen some of the... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pastels, Spring, & Style

  

  No, this is not a delayed April fools joke. The rumors are true, overalls are finally back this Spring. I have waited anxiously for this to happen since they... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black & White

  

  I have been trying for so long to find the perfect peplum top. I've tried Topshop, H M, Forever21, and even my go-to Cusp. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Flavor of the Week

  

  Out of all of the things in this world to be addicted to, I don't think that Pinterest is the worst. Although I find hundreds, sometimes thousands of pins a wee... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Throw Back Thursday: 17 Things Only Single People Can Do

  

  Due to some technical difficulty for todays post I decided to take one from my archives. Hopefully this will be new for all of the followers I have gained... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Knee-High

  

  I didn't think it was possible for a season to be awkward, but this year, it kind of is. It's officially Spring, however the weather in Chicago did not receive... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Checklist for Your Twenties

  

  Break up with a guy you've been dating/casually seeing just because they are too nice. They actually call you when they say they will, they don't break dates,... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lady in Red

  

  After putting together this post I realized that not only was I wearing a Beatles tank, I was also wearing John Lennon inspired sunglasses. And was listening... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Next Stop: Michigan Ave

  

  Last night was such an exciting night in Chicago. (For me at least) I got the chance to work behind the scenes of my very first fashion show. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Out of the Woods: Denim on Denim

  

  For a girl who puts on jeans so rarely that when I do, people ask me what the occasion is, this outfit consists of a lot of denim for me in one day. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Style In the City

  

  I hope you all will join me at this fabulous event tomorrow night! Who wouldn't want to see Jacqueline Rezak of Rad and Refined, along with other Chicago stars... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fitness: Dressing the Part

  

  You know how on January 2nd the gym is full of people who promised they would work out 3-4 times a week and lead a more healthy lifestyle? Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Reflections

  

  I know I am just as guilty of letting time slip away as anyone, which is why I wanted to take todays post to slow it down and reflect. I cannot believe it is... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 LIFESTYLE

• Midnight Sale Alert: Cusp by Neiman Marcus

  

  I think my two favorite things in the world are Cusp and Sales. And lucky for me, the two decided to collaborate. Click here to shop this event. Happy Shopping! Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Classic Denim Jacket

  

  I was not about to let this Chicago rain/snow mix on St. Patty's day interfere with celebrating the holiday, or even more importantly, stop me from wearing... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Breaking Up

  

  Like most things that come with time, the evolution of breaking up has strongly changed over the years. In the olden days, you would break up with someone, and... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Green with Envy

  

  {c/o here weheartit.com} While normally the month of March brings people out of hibernation, warm weather, the smell of spring, and some really cute clothes,... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• How To: Stress Less

  

  Below are some of the things I have done to help reduce stress, and others are things that I have learned/been told. I hope this list helps! Keep it in mind... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE