How To Wear Stripes This Spring

April 19, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

It’s really no mystery that stripes are everywhere this Spring. If you know me, you know I love a good striped tee. It is just naturally the print or style I gravitate towards. So much so that I realized that almost every item I purchased for my vacation this spring was either striped or gingham […]

Handbags in Pantone’s Spring 2018 Colors

March 12, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

With an extra hour of sunshine, it can only mean… SPRING IS NEAR! I am far too excited about spring & this seasons colors, so I am just going to jump right in! It’s time to celebrate the change of seasons The Girl & The Bag style with handbags in Pantone’s Spring 2018 colors. This […]

Beauty Products I Did NOT Like In 2017

January 8, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Out with the old bad products & in with the new must-have products in 2018. I am kicking off the year by sharing the products I did NOT like in 2017 followed by a blog of the products I LOVED. The products in this blog are items I discovered & tried out for the first […]

Last Minute Gifts For Your Fashionista

December 21, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Wait it’s Christmas time? Every year I start jamming to Christmas music & decorating around Thanksgiving. But somehow there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get all my Christmas shopping done. Honestly, it just feels like Christmas shopping is an endless task until Christmas eve when stores just cut you off. This year […]

Handbags In Pantone’s Fall 2017 Colors

November 3, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

TGIF! What better way to celebrate by going shopping for a new handbag! Did November 1 sneak up on anyone else? I feel like just 2 weekends ago I was wearing shorts? Now, here I am wearing my parka and drinking hot chai tea lattes. Between getting settled into my condo and being crazy busy […]

13 Fall 2017 Shoe Trends

September 14, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

Could it be that it is already sweater weather, bootie, & PSL season? Can you tell I am the most basic girl there is? I don’t know about you, but Fall 2017 really snuck up on me. My life has been emotionally, physically, and mentally consumed with my house hunt this summer, however, I can […]

5 Favorite Summer Blushes

June 30, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Who doesn’t love a good sunkissed cheeky glow in the summer? When we think about creating a summer glow, our minds often automatically go to highlighters. Last summer, highlighters completely stole the show. An underrated and important beauty product that can be used to create a beautiful glowy summer look – blush. Peach, coral, and soft […]

My Chicago Microblading Review

June 14, 2017.Reading time 16 minutes.

If you know me, you know that I am extremely indecisive. Before making any big decision I do hours & hours of research. I read pretty much every review, testimonial, or article there is. I consult with my mom, my sister, my boyfriend, my co-workers, or literally anyone that will listen. The decision to […]

How To wear Spring Florals In 2017

May 5, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Although florals for spring may not be “groundbreaking”, there are fresh new ways to rock the trend in 2017. Spring fashion and floral prints just go together like bread and butter. Often, when we think of wearing floral clothing we automatically think of a floral blouse or dress. This season, we see everything from embroidered floral […]

15 Spring Trends Under $100.00

March 20, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Although it doesn’t feel quite like Spring outside in Chicago, March 20, 2017, has arrived. I could not be more excited for the trends that are starting beginning to pop up. From prairie style dresses to bold stripe paper bag pants to block heel mules, there are trends that everyone […]