While I like to spotlight local designers whenever possible, I couldn’t resist “traveling” around the world to New Zealand’s Benjamin Black Goldsmiths, and sharing with you the amazing jewelry they produce! I got a chance to ask the founder and…
Quick note: I’ve partnered with RetroEyeworks to write this post. They have generously sent me 6 pairs of try-on glasses for $9.95 shipping, and have agreed to send me 3 pairs of complete glasses as compensation for this post and…
Overalls are back in a big way! My jury is still out (though I did wear a pair of dark denim overall cutoffs last summer), they’re growing on me. I’m not sure if it’s the updated, slimmer lines, or seeing…
Friday night after work I met up with Maggie from Swear Jars & Shoe Funds and we raided the GiltCity Warehouse Sale, VIP style! I’d gotten an invite to head to the VIP event before the sale opened to the public…
Gilt City Chicago presents the exclusive Gilt City Spring 2014 Warehouse Sale, offering luxury merchandise at insider prices! Gilt City Chicago members are invited to experience the brand’s legendary Warehouse Sale featuring the most coveted brands at insider prices. From…
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Lately, I’ve been adding more and more statement necklaces to my jewelry collection. Don’t get me wrong, I love me a few dainty chains layered on my neck, but the statement necklace…
I’ll admit, after rocking an arm party heavily in 2012 and much of 2013, I kinda got over it. Not over the concept, mind you, just over actually having a bunch of stuff on my wrist. It just started to…
When I got this great Gold Monogram Necklace from 9th & Elm I knew it would become a regular in my necklace layering lineup. But I figured I’d show you some examples of exactly how I plan on layering this…
A lot of people poo-poo Valentine’s Day for being a “Greeting Card Holiday” or “Single’s Awareness Day” and that’s ok. I’ve always felt that Valentine’s Day only has to be about what you want to do, and if you want to…
Winter arrived with a vengeance here in Chicagoland, and that means my dry skin is worse than normal. For years I struggled with it–in high school and college, my legs looked like the desert floor every winter. I tried tons…
