Abalone is a natural element that's very popular in fashion, jewelry, and interior especially within the last few years! I'm a big fan of the shell due to it's vibrant coloring and versatility. It's great when comes to coordinating with numerous outfits since it features so many colors! Historically, the shell was a staple in native cultures, especially in Africa and on the North American West Coast. It was actually used as currency for a lot of tribes! Abalone typically features blue, green, …
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Kendra Scott Summer 2018 Favorites
The Kendra Scott Summer 2018 Collection launched today and it is SO fun and colorful! It doesn't feel like summertime in the Windy City just yet, but these bright colors and bold tassels have me so excited for when beach weather finally rolls around! …
Stylish Business Casual for Spring
Being a post-grad professional and also speaking as someone who was in a sorority, I've put together quite a few business casual looks in my life. When I was in Chi Omega I would wear business casual every Sunday for chapter. It was a requirement since we always had formal chapter. Recently, I put together this look for an influencer panel I spoke on at Loyola's School of Communications! …
Lilly Pulitzer x Pottery Barn Collab
If you know me well at all, then you know that I love Lilly Pulitzer! My freshman and sophomore dorm rooms in college both were decked out in Lilly and it's one of my go-to brands when it comes to special occasions like birthdays and graduations. Lilly Pulitzer just launched a collaboration with Pottery Barn for three of their lines: Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Pottery Barn! …
24 St. Patrick’s Day Outfit Ideas
St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching and in Chicago we take this holiday very seriously. There are so many Irish people (including myself) who live in the Chicagoland area, so we go ALL out! We have a big parade, dye the Chicago River bright green, have parties with friends, drink green beer and Green River soda on bar crawls, eat cornbeef and cabbage (at least my family does), and more. The parade and river dyeing is always held on a Saturday close to St. Patrick's Day and this year it's …
Why I Love My J.Crew Cocoon Coat
Living in Chicago, it's crucial to have a variety of coats for the colder months. Temperatures jump all over the place and weather patterns have a tendency to be unpredictable! Some days it can be negative twenty degrees and then the next day it can be as warm as fifty degrees! I have a decent selection of coats that I wear between mid-October and early April, but my J.Crew Cocoon Coat is by far my favorite! …
24 Dresses & Tops for Valentine’s Day
February is known as the month of love by many, thanks to Valentine's Day (which is in less than 10 days)! Whether you're planning a fun girls' night out to celebrate "Galentine's Day" or if you've got a hot date with your significant other, you've got to be ready to dress to impress. No matter the occasion, there's a look for you in this post! I've compiled twenty-four different dresses and tops in various shades of pink and red that are perfect for any v-day event. I found some fancy cocktail …
Fun Athletic Wear for 2018 Fitness Resolutions
I was at the gym yesterday &, typically, it's not terribly crowded when I go since I tend to work out later at night. But, woah. It's clear that a lot of people have fitness resolutions for 2018! Usually, I don't have to wait for any machines, but last night I had to switch up the order of my workout because all of the ellipticals were taken when I first got there. Now, I feel like I need to be honest here and admit that I don't have the best track record in the world when it comes to going …
Make a Statement with Kendra Scott Winter ’17
I'm a huge fan of jewelry that makes a statement, especially big earrings! I love statement earrings because they compliment so many different kinds of outfits. You can throw them on with everything from jeans and a big sweater for running errands, to a little black dress for a fun night out on the town. On top of that, they don't clash with varying necklines like lots of statement necklaces can. Kendra Scott's new Winter 2017 collection has a multitude of statement earrings to choose from in so …
Finding The Perfect LBD – 3 Key Qualities to Look For
Almost every fashionista has one staple basic in common in their closet no matter what sort of style they have. Some are "boho chic", others are classified as "preppy," where as some have a slightly "grungy" yet city edge to them. The classic little black dress (lbd) is a well-known staple in any wardrobe and is the perfect piece to transition from day to night. What I Wore Black Ruffle Sleeve Dress - Slate Statement Necklace - Dainty Pave Necklace - David Yurman Bracelet - …