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Well, I have a new love. My husband and I got a black goldendoodle puppy named Huey a week and a half ago and I am SO smitten. I can’t even handle how cute he is, and he’s so sweet! (Most of the time.) Huey was definitely a life-changer in that he demands so much attention it’s […]

CoChic OOTD

OOTD: A Cute Sweater Vest and an Even Cuter Puppy

Shui Chen sweater vest and Huey the goldendoodle

Mermaid, trumpet, fit and flare, ball gown, sheath. Do you have any idea what these wedding dress styles are, or which would look best on your body? These are just a few options of dress silhouettes that are common in wedding gowns, and each style is meant for different body types. And then there are the […]

Wedding Styling

Benefits of Investing in a Wedding Stylist

Leanne Marshall wedding gown

Mermaid, trumpet, fit and flare, ball gown, sheath. Do you have any idea what these wedding dress styles are, or which would look best on your body? These are just a few options of dress silhouettes that are common in wedding gowns, and each style is meant for different body types. And then there are the […]

Wedding Styling

Benefits of Investing in a Wedding Stylist

Leanne Marshall wedding gown

Remember when I mentioned the groundhog didn’t see his shadow? I wore this coat the other day because I thought that winter was almost over. I wanted to get just one more wear out of the coat before putting it away for Spring. Welp, I jumped the gun; it’s blizzard-ing right now in Chicago. So good […]

CoChic OOTD

How to Shop for Vintage Clothing

Vintage Leopard Crossbody Bag

Happy Monday! Today’s dose of inspiration comes from CoChic Cool Chick Hallie Borden, owner of Milk Handmade, a women’s boutique in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Hallie and I met a few years ago when she opened her boutique. My boutique had been open for a year, and we shared mutual vendors (jewelry and clothing […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Boutique Owner Hallie Borden

Milk Handmade boutique

Today’s CoChic Cool Chick is attorney-turned-photographer Lynzie Hazan, owner of Bonphotage, a Chicago- and Los Angeles-based photography business. I had the opportunity to work with Lynzie on a styled shoot, and the thing that impressed me most about her was her passion for her craft. With every shot, it was evident that Lynzie had not […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Lynzie Hazan of Bonphotage

Bonphotage wedding photography

Ladiesss, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which for me, is an excuse to make a nice dinner reservation and get dressed up (even if it’s not on the actual Feb. 14 date)! And “Galentine’s Day” counts. You get dressed up to go out with your friends, too, right? I bought this perfect date night dress […]

CoChic OOTD

OOTD: Date Night Outfit

Valentine's Day date night outfit

Ladiesss, Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which for me, is an excuse to make a nice dinner reservation and get dressed up (even if it’s not on the actual Feb. 14 date)! And “Galentine’s Day” counts. You get dressed up to go out with your friends, too, right? I bought this perfect date night dress […]

CoChic OOTD

OOTD: Date Night Outfit

Valentine's Day date night outfit

Today’s CoChic Cool Chick happens to be one of my all-time favorite clients, Brooke Ruder. Brooke and I share a love and appreciation of an organized closet, as she manages the Chicago market for NEAT Method, a professional organizing company. She organizes more than your closet, though. The NEAT girls have a passion for organizing anything, so we […]

CoChic Cool Chicks

CoChic Cool Chick: Brooke Ruder of NEAT Method

Neat Method Closet Organization

Happy Wednesday! This morning I gravitated to yet another cape in my closet. I think capes are so fun and easy to wear, and they instantly elevate your look. Wearing all black? Throw on a cape and a statement necklace to complete your outfit! Easy peasy. I love this cape in particular, which is from […]

CoChic OOTD

OOTD: Another Day, Another Cape