This is it. The final month of 2018! It has been a fantastic year of seeking sharing monthly guides with each and every one of you. This month, I encourage you to seek out the unseen in this season of giving and receiving. Share what you seek with others so that more and more people […]
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The Look Here is something about me that you may not know. I am a little trendy and a lot of thrifty. When I was younger, both my godmother and my cousin would take me to thrift shops—mostly Salvation Army and Goodwill, but in the good neighborhoods. You know, suburban stores that received the best […]
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Chicago is a hub of local businesses and entrepreneurship making it pretty easy to shop local 365 days of the year. However, during this time of year, when gift giving and shopping are at an all-time high, it is essential to support, recognize, and celebrate small businesses; thus we have Small Business Saturday! A couple of […]
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With two more months before the end of 2018, it’s important to embrace every single day doing the things you love. Plan less and seek more with this months guide to Chicago. From pre-holiday holiday shopping at the Millennium Park Art Market to the former First Lady’s “Becoming” book tour this is the ultimate guide […]
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Since living in Chicago, I have learned that the best way to avoid the dreaded SAD (seasonal affectiveness disorder) and overall boredom is to get out of the house. This list comprises swanky hotel lobbies, hidden art galleries, and even seemingly exclusive membership clubs. Whether you work remotely, need a little self-care, or looking for […]
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The Look One of the most significant trends this fall is plaid. A favorite pattern that usually peaks this time of year. This season was a bit different, as plaid was showcased on the runway in every which from boots to two piece suites, in miniskirts and even shirts. The most popular of these styles […]
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Fashion Week is in full swing, but, before you get too caught up in the floral, fluff, and pastel-colored collections of Spring 2019, get an idea of some of the big fall trends you will be wearing for the next eight to nine months ( I am talking to you Chicago). As much as I […]
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Representation in art is not only vital in its creation but content as well. This type of art, imitating the life of Black America, past, present, and future, is seen throughout Charles White’s: Retrospective at the Art Institute of Chicago. Charles White was born in Chicago in 1918 and grew up in extreme poverty but […]
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