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BONUS DATE NIGHT IDEA: Top Golf⛳ Now, I'm no Ti

BONUS DATE NIGHT IDEA: Top Golf⛳

Now, I'm no Tiger Woods, but who doesn't love a double bogey?

For thirteen more unique and romantic date night ideas to try in Chicago, visit the link in bio.

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ID: Woman wearing black dress and white sneakers playing golf at the range.

🌸 No matter the pattern, pair your favorite flo

🌸 No matter the pattern, pair your favorite floral this summer with your favorite denim or white pant.

🌸 Be bold, and rock a head to toe floral for a decorative look.

🌸 Carry your favorite print into fall by rocking floral outwear like puffer coats and boots.

For more floral inspiration, visit https://thehauteseeker.com/fashion/shopping-style/13-bold-ways-to-wear-florals-forever/ (link in bio).

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ID: Three models wearing floral maxi dresses with textured background.

Of course we don't want to talk about it, but ther

Of course we don't want to talk about it, but there's no denying that winter is coming to Chicago ❄️ So why not buy those statement jackets now?

Which of these are your favorite?

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ID: woman wearing beige sweater and camouflage pants under a knee length leopard fur coat standing in front of graffiti; all black outfit and boots and tan hat under a gray and black fur jacket; black pants, blue top under a black and green patterned coat standing in front of skyline and hot pink guard rail; black dress and pink velvet booties under a cream color jacket holding pink roses; and orange and black tiger print dress under leopard fur coat.

Let this be a little reminder to take it easy toda

Let this be a little reminder to take it easy today and be kinder to yourself ✨

📸 #repost @quotesbychristie

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ID: Baby blue background with bubble white and orange letters that read "Breathe. It's just a bad day, not a bad life."

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who stays with the d

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who stays with the drip, and has the baddest selfie-game of them all."

#FeelingMyselfFriday 🤷🏾‍♀️

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✨ Nightlife, eats and more with The Haute Seeker

✨ Nightlife, eats and more with The Haute Seeker ✨

📍 Home/Bronzeville, @hubbardinn, South Loop, @apolonia.chicago, 31st Beach

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ID: Woman taking selfie in mirror; crowd of people outside enjoying nightlife; aerial view of city from rooftop; bowl of pasta with red sauce and white cheese; and mauve pink couch on concrete in front of body of waterfront.

Want to go on date night (but not leave the house)

Want to go on date night (but not leave the house)? I hear you!

That's why I've compiled this list of eight at home date night ideas.

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And I'll do you one better! Grab everything you need to craft the best cocktails at home with local delivery through Drizly. Use the code “DRIZLYDEAL” and receive $5 for your first order of $20 or more!

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ID: Drinks and glassware on top of table with candlelight.

Still cannot get over this look. Point blank perio

Still cannot get over this look. Point blank period, Rihanna can do no wrong.

📸 #repost @refinery29

ID: Photo of female celebrity Rihanna wearing all pink dress and bucket hat.

Last month, we chatted with @windycitycosmo @chica

Last month, we chatted with @windycitycosmo @chicagofoodscene @kristenkaza @chiataglance @redsandsfr about everything from the best plant shops to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC creatives to know.

#SeekLikeaLocal and show some love to these local favorites and let us know what you think!

▪️ Indoors of @GethsemaneGardenCenter // Image via Facebook
▪️ Chicken and fries in held in front of @ms._ts_chicken store front // Image via Facebook
▪️ Exterior of @pilsenvintagechicago // Image via Facebook
▪️ Museum visitors viewing @BisaBulter 's Portraits at the @artinstitutechi // Image via Taylor Justin
▪️ Interior of @pueblitoviejo // Image via Facebook

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ID: Black and yellow graphic featuring Haute Spots" (white text) by The Haute Seeker blog. White text reads "show some love to your favorite local businesses".

Whether you're going to a music festival (or the g

Whether you're going to a music festival (or the grocery store), try this effortless fashion and turn heads every time.

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ID: Woman wearing all black and neon yellow sneakers in front of Lollapalooza sign in park.

The skyline that will never get old ✨ Drop a co

The skyline that will never get old ✨

Drop a comment if you think you know where I took this photo from.

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ID: Aerial photo of the Chicago skyline with green gardens and parks in the foreground.

Don't sleep on this extensive list of September ev

Don't sleep on this extensive list of September events featuring new city-sponsored music concerts to classic neighborhood festivals.

https://thehauteseeker.com/things-to-do/festivals-events-chicago/ (link in bio)

Which will I see you at? 🎉

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There are tons of solo travel destinations in the

There are tons of solo travel destinations in the United States with activities and safe environments that are ideal for exploring alone.

Here's why I loved Sedona! There is something different about this city. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there is energy in the air that radiates throughout your body and heightens your emotions.

For more information about Sedona, including popular hikes and where to eat, visit the link in bio 🌵

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ID: Photo of desert with cacti under a structural awning in Sedona, Arizona.

It's not rocket science, let's normalize doing mor

It's not rocket science, let's normalize doing more of what makes us happy. Who's with me?

📸 #repost @refinery29

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In this week’s Seek Like a Local, Andrew Zipparo

In this week’s Seek Like a Local, Andrew Zipparo (@redsandsfr) shares the best places in Chicago to find authentic Cantonese cuisine, biking from the North Shore to the South Side, and his go-to garden centers and plant shops in the city.

https://thehauteseeker.com/seek-like-a-local/chicago-best-plant-shops-cantonese-food-biking-in-chicago-andrew-zipparo/ (link in bio)

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