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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

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

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