Did you know there are only VERY few designers out there who started their business from scratch? Like, I mean no help at all from big names in the industry, no hot shot investors, ALL on their own with one sewing machine and a dream. Calvin Klein single-handedly built one of the largest jean empires … Continue reading
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Festival Tips: comfort to style
If you are in Chicago then the Festival of the summer is coming in HOT! Lollapalooza is only 14 days away and if you are still thinking about what to wear, we understand the struggle! So depending on how you handle the heat, the crowds or want to express yourself, here are few ideas to … Continue reading
What to Wear: Weekend Classic
Classic pieces are definitely an investment, but they don’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. For most 20-somethings, the prospect of not shopping Forever 21, Zara or H&M may not seem possible. They’re more worried about making enough money to pay rent and go out with their friends that cheap fast fashion … Continue reading
What to Wear: Think Pink
Nothing says spring like pink…Literally… And according to elle magazine, this spring is all about this Millennial Pink hue. For some women, pink is simply pretty, a flattering shade that brings color to the cheeks, but for others, pink is forever linked with stereotypical girliness. Some might say, it’s a postmodern feminist statement. I think the key … Continue reading
What to Wear: Tropical Vacation
Just imagine it… the warm sun on your skin, your favorite ice cold drink by your side, and your toes in the water. We know you water lovers are thinking about it – especially with the bitterly cold weather we’ve all experienced lately. But overthinking every piece you pack, is the quickest way to torpedo your … Continue reading
What to Wear: March Adventure
It’s all about letting go of your dark pieces and adding some lighter tones! March temperatures are constantly changing no matter what part of the country you live in. Especially nowadays! Mother Nature doesn’t seem very happy. Which is just a reminder that key accessories can make any basic outfit extraordinary! Jackets can now be … Continue reading
Traveling Back Home
This week I went home for Spring Break and although I was excited for warm weather, traveling always stresses me out. I know, it seems like I would be more comfortable with doing it, but every time the day of my flight rolls around I somehow seem to be more and more frazzled about what to … Continue reading
What to Wear: Spring Hemlines
Prepare for shorter hemlines. Wait, what?!?! Although they say skirts will be shorter than ever in 2018, boxy silhouettes will help make them feel very modern. However at my age, I am more interested in ageless style, because at the end of the day I still want to be classy. Rompers/Jumpsuits are the perfect solution! … Continue reading
What to Wear: Beach Inspired
California beach style is synonymous with surfing, skating and sunshine! But for me, it’s more than that! It’s the inspiration behind my bohemian sense of style. I’ve never been a sun worshiper, so when I say beach inspired I’m not talking about skimpy bathing suits and crop tops. Growing up only a few miles from Southern … Continue reading
What to Wear: Warm Tones
Transitioning from winter to spring is the hardest transition of the year! As a SoCal native, I never had to transition seasons before I moved to the midwest. In Chicago, I am known by my friends as a season mixer. But to my defense, 50 degrees in Chicago feels so different than 50 degrees in … Continue reading