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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 […]

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OOTD: A Cute Sweater Vest and an Even Cuter Puppy

Shui Chen sweater vest and Huey the goldendoodle

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 […]

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How to Shop for Vintage Clothing

Vintage Leopard Crossbody Bag

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 […]

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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 […]

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OOTD: Date Night Outfit

Valentine's Day date night outfit

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 […]

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OOTD: Another Day, Another Cape

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 […]

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OOTD: 3 Ways to Style a Scarf

How to style a scarf

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 […]

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Outfit of the Day: Mixing Old & New

Vintage Chanel blazer

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 […]

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Outfit of the Day: Mixing Old & New

Vintage Chanel blazer