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Today’s CoChic Cool Chick is the warm, energetic, and funny owner of Gratitude Yoga Chicago, Lisa Scurlock. I’ve been taking classes at Gratitude for about a year and it’s one of my absolute favorite yoga studios. Lisa has taken her love of yoga and teaching to the next level, by providing a fun, energetic experience. […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Lisa Scurlock, Owner of Gratitude Yoga Chicago

Lisa Scurlock, owner of Gratitude Yoga

I’m excited to introduce today’s CoChic Cool Chick Olivia Carlson, owner of Olivia’s Chicago Real Estate! Olivia is one of the most hard-working, intelligent business-person I know. I learn something new from her every time I see her (and after reading her awesome interview below)! Her extremely passionate and no BS personality make her the perfect […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Olivia Carlson of Olivia’s Chicago Real Estate

Olivia Carlson of Olivia's Chicago Real Estate

Happy Monday (and first day of summer)! Yay! Once it starts getting hot and sunny outside here in Chicago, some days I find it difficult to focus on my work. I just want to be outside basking in the sun, playing with my dog and eating ice cream. Anyone with me? Since that’s not really a productive […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Interior Designer Claire Hurwitz Staszak

Claire Hurwitz Staszak of Centered by Design

Happy Monday! Today’s dose of inspiration comes from CoChic Cool Chick Elaine Frei, founder of a super cool company called Luft Balloons. I met Elaine at a wedding industry networking event and was so impressed with her energy and awesome brand. I mean, who doesn’t love balloons?! She had brought balloons to the event to showcase Luft’s […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Elaine Frei of Luft Balloons

Elaine Frei of Luft Balloon Store

Happy Monday! Today’s dose of inspiration comes from CoChic Cool Chick Elaine Frei, founder of a super cool company called Luft Balloons. I met Elaine at a wedding industry networking event and was so impressed with her energy and awesome brand. I mean, who doesn’t love balloons?! She had brought balloons to the event to showcase Luft’s […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Elaine Frei of Luft Balloons

Elaine Frei of Luft Balloon Store

A couple months ago, I had the opportunity to wardrobe style a photo shoot for a non-profit campaign called Click for Hope. Jasmine Lopez, the owner and photographer of Jazi Photo, created Click for Hope as a way to tell inspiring stories through photography, so that we can be “whole and healed”. The campaign I […]

Photo Shoot Styling

Photo Shoot Styling: Click for Hope Alopecia Campaign

Click for Hope Alopecia Campaign

Hi, guys! Sorry I’ve been MIA the past couple of weeks. Back on track today to talk about arguably one of the most iconic southern events of the year, The Kentucky Derby! When you think about the derby, I’m sure big floppy hats and preppy floral dresses come to mind. Well, if that’s not necessarily your […]

CoChic Styling Tips

How to Dress Chic for the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Preppy Style

I’ve mentioned that CoChic Styling offers Wedding Styling services in the past, but I haven’t shared many examples with you yet! Wedding Styling can be styling anything from your engagement photo shoot, to bridal shower, to rehearsal dinner, to wedding, to honeymoon (any everything in between). I have a client Brooke who I am currently […]

Wedding Styling

Wedding Styling: Chicago Engagement Photo Shoot

Chicago Engagement Shoot

  I’m back on track with the CoChic Cool Chick series, and today I’m featuring the talented Alicia Mohr, owner and jewelry designer of Chicago-based Ali’s Collection and Alicia Mohr Jewelry. Ali’s Collection was one of my favorite lines I carried at the boutique I previously owned, and it was a fan favorite, as well. […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Jewelry Designer Alicia Mohr

Jewelry designer Alicia Mohr

The start of spring is always exciting for many reasons: new blooms, warmer weather, and new spring fashions! It’s tempting to run to your favorite department store and pick up an entire new spring wardrobe, but that’s just not necessary – and not easy on your wallet. Here are some ways you can integrate basics […]

CoChic Styling Tips

Spring Style Inspiration

Lightweight scarf for spring