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Blaze into Spring with this Chic Jacket

in Beauty, Outfit of the Day, Style • March 16, 2015

Happy Monday, all! Spring has finally arrived to Chicago, thank goodness. I love incorporating bright colors and staple items into my closet, such as this chic pink blazer. I absolutely love them since they are the perfect combination to wear to the office then straight to happy hour with girlfriends in the city. What’s your favorite spring staple? SHOP THE POST BCBG Pink Blazer (similar) // AG Jeans // Fyre Black Boots //... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

3 Tips to Get Flawless Skin This Winter

in Beauty, Events, Health, Style, Travel • February 27, 2015

Picture: I’ve been following Jean Kolb’s advice and going more natural. No makeup and loving it! Playing in the snow is fun, but we all know Midwest winters can wreck havoc on the skin. Since it’s important to prepare and protect pores from dry skin, we sat down with Jean Kolb, Director of Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club Resort in Kohler, Wisconsin, to get some insight on how to keep our skin looking flawless. Recognized with... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Guilt-Free Phormula-1 Cinnamon Crunch Cereal Protein Pancakes

in Beauty, Eating In, Eats & Drinks, Health • February 26, 2015

I have struggled with weight and my relationship with food for as long as I can remember. It all started when was sitting in my school’s cafeteria eating a stack of chocolate chip pancakes, when I overheard a boy asking another boy how he could tell my twin sister and I apart. His reply was, “Mina is the fat twin.” As soon as I heard those words, I started using food to... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

A Valentine’s Day Round-Up for the Best Events in Chicago this weekend

in Beauty, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events • February 12, 2015

If fancy Valentine’s Day weekend getaways are not your thing, here are some other options to enjoy in town this weekend: There’s no sweeter way to show someone you care than by delivering them a dozen…donuts! This Valentine’s Day, send your special someone a “Donut-Gram” from Firecake’s Donuts, available Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Order up your favorite artisanal treats (including the likes of Honey Glazed, Maple Glazed Pineapple & Bacon, Butterscotch Praline, Coconut Cream, Triple Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Old Fashioned Buttermilk, Classic Jelly, Gluten Free Valhrona Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cup – to name a few)... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Sparkles for New Year’s Eve

in Beauty, Events, Festivals, Outfit of the Day, Style • January 14, 2015

How is it already the end of 2014? I don’t know about you but I sure love me some sparkles for New Year’s Eve. I decided to try an alternative and opt for a romper instead of a dress and it was a huge hit. What are your go-to for NYE outfits? Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

My Hair Cuttery Look

in Beauty, Style • December 15, 2014

Tis the season for holidays parties, and of course I am overdue for a new haircut. Do you want to know a huge secret? My long, silky Asian hair is my pride and joy but lately, it has been a huge dry, static mess due to the cold Chicago weather. So when Hair Cuttery reached out to me about trying out their services, I happily obliged and squealed with happiness when I found out there was a location 5 minutes away from my house. I was lucky enough to do a walk-in yesterday as I was in the... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Ultimate Food and Restaurants Guide for The American Club Resort in Kohler, WI

in Beauty, Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Festivals, Travel • December 9, 2014

In 1918, the American Club building itself was built as a dorm for all Kohler employees. Once a dormitory for immigrant employees with a pub, bowling alley and barbershop, The American Club Resort remerged in 1981 as a full-service hotel. Today this Tudor-style redbrick building welcomes guests with gracious hospitality that has earned a Forbes Five-Star and AAA 5-diamond rating, due to its campus of luxury destinations offering guests the latest in bathroom technology and design. Located in Kohler, Wisconsin, 60 miles north of Milwaukee, the Club is primarily known for its luxury spa, fine dining and championship golf... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Fall 2014 FabFitFun Review + $10 Off Coupon Code

in Beauty, Events, Giveaways, Health, Style • December 1, 2014

The FabFitFun VIP Box is a quarterly subscription from FabFitFun.com. Each season, they send you a box of $100+ worth items within beauty, fashion and fitness categories for $49.99 per box. Each box comes with a fold out card detailing all the hottest items included along with it’s retail price selected by the FabFitFun team and Giuliana Ranic. Don’t forget to use my coupon code CFG10 to save $10 off your first box! This was the 2nd box I received from the FFF team and in my opinion,... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

Need a new, flavorful protein drink alternative after your gym session? Try a Protein2O!

in Beauty, Eating In, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Health • November 24, 2014

As promised, I am following up my last post with more nuggets of wisdom from the Be Healthful retreat that I attended with the Chicago Food Girl. The venue was packed with the latest and greatest trends to hit the supermarkets (and even more companies willing to deliver right to your door). Protein2o_Final I am very open to trying new and different types of cuisine, especially if you tell me its health advantages first ;). In... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr

STYLE // ALL ABOUT LAYERS FOR THE FALL

in Beauty, Eating Out, Eats & Drinks, Events, Outfit of the Day, Style • October 28, 2014

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend full of relaxation, adult beverages and fun! My weekend was full of eating delicious foods at Hutch Chicago, Weber Grill Restaurant, hosting a Halloween brunch for my friends with a DIY waffle and mimosa bar and lastly, meeting up with with one of my favorite Chicago Fashion Bloggers, Jennie Wold of Actually, Just Jennie . This past Saturday was our first time meeting up and we bonded over our love for our favorite 2 “Fs” – food and fashion. Jennie and I had some time to kill before our brunch and... Share this:PinterestTwitterFacebookEmailMorePrintTumblr