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Memo Bottle
We all want to take care of the environment, and toting around a reusable water bottle is one of the easiest ways reduce waste. The only problem is that the round shape is inconvenient to throw in a...
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Five Instagrams You Need To Follow Now
{What I’m Holding} {The Bannerie} {On The Sly} {Flora Forager} {I Spy DIY}
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The One Pair Of Sunglasses You Need This Summer
Blocking the hater rays is easy in these sleek mirrored sunglasses by Illesteva from J.Crew. The specs are designed in New York City with a classic yet edgy aesthetic meant to elevate any outfit. If I...
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What You Need To Know About The FTC Blogger Guidelines
In 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released updated guidelines and regulations for advertising in relation to social media and bloggers. When the guidelines were first released, there was not...
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Five Things To Scoop Up Now
{Nellcôte is on GiltCity offering $39.00 brunch for two.} {Help welcome Summer in this colorful Mandalynn Primary Bikini.} {A Customizable tassle garland sure to brighten up any office.} {The M’oda...
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Five Classics to Add to Your Closet
Every once and a while I save up for a big ticket item I’ve been coveting. I like to set my sights on a classic piece that will last forever and never lose my admiration. While my version of a classic...
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How To: Land Your Fashion Dream Job According To An Insider
Ashley Altstadt completed seven internships throughout college, studied abroad, and got her dream job right out of school. With an internship at InStyle and Paige Denim under her belt, it’s no...
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How To: Land Your Fashion Dream Job According To An Insider Part II
In a two part guest series, Ashley Altstadt let’s you in on her tips and recommendations for going after what you want, and ultimately landing a coveted spot in the fashion industry. This is part II....
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The Revolutionaries
Last week I had the opportunity to be a part of an exciting new web-series chronicling bad-ass industry experts moving and shaking the digital sphere. While the whole series is not yet available, I...
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Instagram Tips: Build Your ‘Gram Like A Professional
With personalities building their whole career off of Instagram we often find ourselves wondering how they did it. Here are a few tips to help you ‘gram like a professional. A snap from one of my...
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I Spy: Custom Cocktail Napkins
“Lettermade is a brand for the modern traditionalist, who values classic design and decor stirred up with a contemporary flare,” boasts the Lettermade About page. I would say…I have to agree. I have...
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Not Your Average Snowboot
With the first real snowfall of winter hitting Chicago hard the last few days, it left me with a style dilemma: to Ugg or not to Ugg? I haven’t worn Uggs in public in two years, but these last few days...
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Foreign Skincare Takes Off In The US
Photo: R29 Skincare overseas, for example Korea and Japan, is serious business. It is a daily essential that involves many, many steps and is quite exhaustive. Yet, in the US, we are still trying to...
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The Man Behind The CFDA: Chatting With Steven Kolb
The CFDA is known for being a fashion powerhouse. With more than 400 members and designer Diane Von Furstenberg as the president, how could they not be? However, there is always someone behind the...
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A Night of Hidden Gems: Complex Magazine and Chevrolet Help Us Explore Chicago
Complex Magazine is always at the forefront of social media trends. One look at their Twitter or Instagram and you automatically know who they are and what they are about. When the magazine was founded...
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Wasalu Jaco (Lupe Fiasco) Spoke At Soho House Chicago And It Was Inspiring
This past Saturday, Wasalu Jaco, better known as rapper Lupe Fiasco, spoke on his growing interest in painting and art, as well as his latest album. The talk took place at The Allis inside of Soho...
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Conference Call 101: How to Chat With Brands
In the past few weeks I have talked about the FTC Blogger Guidelines and how Edelman is changing the data analytics game for bloggers- last week was How To Pitch. Your goal after sending a pitch...
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Ina Garten’s Aperol Spritzer
There are very few “famous” people that I admire, and it is an odd assortment at best! I love Lori from Shark Tank, Mike + Frank from American Pickers…and of course Ina Garten from Food Network. I do...
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Casual in Nashville
This past week I finally got to visit Nashville! DJ frequently takes trips to Nashville for work, but since beginning my masters program at DePaul University in Chicago it has become difficult to...
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Secrets Of Reality TV + Tips To Getting on a Show
Reality TV has been a hot topic for me lately. While I don’t often talk about work, I spend a lot of time with clients developing reality TV shows from start to finish. It is something I just fell...
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