St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching and in Chicago we take this holiday very seriously. There are so many Irish people (including myself) who live in the Chicagoland area, so we go ALL out! We have a big parade, dye the Chicago River bright green, have parties with friends, drink green beer and Green River soda on bar crawls, eat cornbeef and cabbage (at least my family does), and more. The parade and river dyeing is always held on a Saturday close to St. Patrick's Day and this year it's …
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24 Dresses & Tops for Valentine’s Day
February is known as the month of love by many, thanks to Valentine's Day (which is in less than 10 days)! Whether you're planning a fun girls' night out to celebrate "Galentine's Day" or if you've got a hot date with your significant other, you've got to be ready to dress to impress. No matter the occasion, there's a look for you in this post! I've compiled twenty-four different dresses and tops in various shades of pink and red that are perfect for any v-day event. I found some fancy cocktail …
My 2018 Mantras & NYE Outfit Inspo
I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas Eve and Day surrounded by your friends, families, loved ones, and lots of yummy food! After a few days off for the holidays, I'm back to share some of the mantras I'm keeping in mind for 2018 as well as some New Year's Eve outfit inspiration! …
Gift Guide: for the Cuddle Bug
It's the most wonderful time of year and the holiday season always has a certain coziness to it! Nothing beats snuggling up in a warm blanket in front of the Christmas tree while sipping on hot chocolate or holiday tea and relaxing with all the people you love. That being said, the 25th is fast-approaching and it's time to check off those last minute gifts on your list! I teamed up with Pottery Barn Teen for today's post to put together a list of gifts that are ideal for this snuggly season. All …
Gift Guide: for Guys
Guys can be especially difficult to shop for around the holidays. Some seem to have absolutely everything while others might be on the pickier side. This gift guide is filled with something for every guy on your list and prices range from $14.99 to $312! …
Gift Guide: for the Hostess
Off to a friend’s or family member’s house for the holidays? Here are some gifts that are sure to wow any hostess and be appreciated beyond the time you spend together. …
Gift Guide: For Her
Looking for the perfect gift for your BFF, sister, girlfriend, favorite coworker, etc? Look no further, this is the gift guide for you! I've compiled a selection of primarily rose toned presents that all fall between $5 and $150, so there's something for every gal on your list! …
Gift Guide: What I’m Wishing for this Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of year and in less than two weeks Santa Claus is coming to town! I'm pretty sure I made it on the "nice" list this year, but only time will tell! ;) For today's post I've compiled a few gifts that I personally would LOVE to receive and I'm sure that these gifts would be a big hit with a lot of ladies! …
Gift Guide: For The Beauty Queen
Happy holidays! In continuing with the general "beauty" theme of this past week of blog posts, I'm excited to bring you the first in this year's series of holiday gift guides! All of these gifts are perfect for the beauty fan in your life and all of them are under $25! …
20 of the Best Black Friday Sales
Happy Black Friday! I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you're all pumped for the holidays! For this post I've cut down to the basics and listed all of this year's best Black Friday sales with direct links and any codes you need to access them. …