During brutal winters in Chicago (or anywhere), scarves are a necessity. But have you thought about styling your scarf to wear with your outfit, rather than removing it with your coat once you get inside? I am constantly cold, so I tend to keep my scarf on indoors – even if it’s a big chunky […]

Meet today’s CoChic Cool Chick Ashley Logan, founder, CEO and editor in chief of Yakkety Yak, a full-service content marketing company. Ashley is another friend I’ve had the pleasure of meeting through Creative Chics, a supportive community of women business owners. Ashley is not only a savvy, creative businesswoman; she is super sweet and personable, […]

Today’s CoChic Cool Chick is Susie Saltzman, owner and designer of her bespoke jewelry company Susie Salzman Fine Jewelry.  Susie has graciously lent several pieces of her stunning jewelry for styled shoots I have participated in and let me tell you, the jewelry stole the show. Her pieces are particularly unique for the bride or […]

Today’s CoChic Cool chick is the talented, creative Emily Asher, owner of Emily Rose Ink. Emily creates water color stationary and invitations and is also a calligrapher. All of her paper goods are handmade in Chicago. Being a calligrapher in and of itself is impressive. Have you ever taken a class? It’s an art that requires tons of […]

Today’s CoChic Cool chick is the talented, creative Emily Asher, owner of Emily Rose Ink. Emily creates water color stationary and invitations and is also a calligrapher. All of her paper goods are handmade in Chicago. Being a calligrapher in and of itself is impressive. Have you ever taken a class? It’s an art that requires tons of […]

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today I’m showing an easy way to mix vintage {old} with modern {new} pieces of clothing. My inspiration for this outfit of the day post was scoring this mint condition vintage Chanel blazer at the Randolph Flea Market a couple weeks ago. Apparently there’s a lady on Lake Shore Drive who had a […]

Happy Wednesday, friends! Today I’m showing an easy way to mix vintage {old} with modern {new} pieces of clothing. My inspiration for this outfit of the day post was scoring this mint condition vintage Chanel blazer at the Randolph Flea Market a couple weeks ago. Apparently there’s a lady on Lake Shore Drive who had a […]

Kelley Kohler is the owner and head event planner at Haviland Events, an event planning company based in Chicago. I’ve gotten to know Kelley over the past couple months and have had the pleasure of working with her. She is the sweetest! Her southern charm helps mold her wedding planning technique. She loves incorporating personal elements […]

I was recently introduced to today’s CoChic Cool Chick Kat Visnevska through our mutual friend Darcy. I was so intrigued by Kat’s business because it is unlike any of my other friends’ businesses and/or careers. Kat is a DJ and electric violinist. And sometimes she does both simultaneously. Singing and tapping my foot simultaneously is […]

Today, instead of an OOTD post, I wanted to share some behind the scenes scoop and photos from a photo shoot that I styled for Tania Rodamilans, a Chicago jewelry designer and artist, shot by Denise Riesen Photography! Tania wanted me to style a look book for her Fall/Winter 2015 Jewelry Collection, which is adorned with gorgeous semi-precious […]