Today we are continuing our “Room to Outfit” posts with Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak of Centered By Design. If you missed the last posts, check them out here and here! Since it’s finally getting warmer outside, I was inspired to style a breezy summer look, which pairs perfectly with this bedroom that Claire designed! I […]

Today we are continuing our “Room to Outfit” posts with Chicago-based interior designer Claire Staszak of Centered By Design. If you missed the last posts, check them out here and here! Since it’s finally getting warmer outside, I was inspired to style a breezy summer look, which pairs perfectly with this bedroom that Claire designed! I […]

A question I tend to get frequently is, “How do I accessorize?” I get it. It can be overwhelming! I tell my clients that one (semi-)simple way to accessorize is with jewelry. Going one extra step and layering jewelry makes your outfit even more interesting, and makes your jewelry more versatile. You get more bang for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]