A Chanel handbag or a diamond bracelet—and you don’t have to attend the fashion show to win. 👀✨ This Saturday, November 7, Barrington Junior Women’s Club celebrates 90 years with The Jewel Box at the Sanfilippo Estate. As a former fashion show co-chair, I love seeing this tradition continue to s

My fashion design degree has entered the group chat. 🪡👜 I made this handbag using the @popsewing.tk Top Grain Leather New Dream Bag DIY Kit in Taupe, Large 30 cm, with gold hardware. From unpacking the leather pieces to stitching the final panel, watching it become a bag I could actually carry w

Four holiday homes, a trolley, and your favorite people. This belongs in the group chat. 🎄🥂 The Faith, Hope & Charity Holiday Housewalk returns December 4 with four beautifully decorated North Shore homes, festive florals, tablescape inspiration, and treats along the way. New this year: Shop

Thank you @Mel Robbins for the daily motivation 🫡 #letthem

St. Charles, your next pizza night comes with a serious cheese pull. 🍕🤌 Ian and I got a sneak peek at the new Lou Malnati’s at Fox Haven Square, where we made our own deep dish pizzas during the opening celebration and sampled appetizers and thin crust. Very important pizza research. The new

When the invite says 9pm and you realize that’s the start time. #MillennialHumor #Halloween #CouplesCostumes #Over30 #HalloweenParty

A beautiful heel is one thing. One you actually enjoy wearing? That earns a place in the closet. 👠 Gifted by ALLY Shoes, put to the test by a very full fashion calendar. After a fitting at their Chicago showroom, I wore the Black Leather Classic Pumps from the Chicago Fashion Summit to Grace

A little fashion serendipity, stitched together. ✨ Last week, I met Elie Tahari at the Chicago Fashion Summit. Last night, I met Kobi Halperin, who spent thirteen years helping shape Tahari’s brand. Naturally, I wore Kobi’s black Prima halter dress for the occasion. At an intimate viewing wit

I was ready for a slice. The cheese wasn’t ready to let go. 🍕😂 A little preview of what’s waiting at the new Lou Malnati’s—opening in just 4 days! Send this to someone who owes you a pizza date. #LouMalnatis #CheesePull #ChicagoDeepDish #ChicagoFoodies #PizzaLovers

Matching aprons. Separate pizzas. Some things we don’t share. 🍕😉 Ian and I got a hands-on sneak peek at the new Lou Malnati’s, making our own deep dish before the doors officially open in just 4 days! Tag your pizza date—opening day plans are calling. ❤️ #LouMalnatis #ChicagoDeepDish

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Down the rabbit hole, right here in Glencoe. 🌿🐇 An evening of design, garden-inspired hospitality, and a little Alice in Wonderland whimsy at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Wonderland in Bloom showcase. Thank you to the Garden for inviting me into Wonderland, and to the creative partners behind

Feeling whimsy 🐇 #modernluxury #wonderinbloom

VS leg circuit but my ADHD made counting reps the hardest set 1, 2... sings chorus wait are we on 7 or 17? vibes till failure ADHD gym girlies you get it #trainlikeanangel #legworkout #ADHDfitness #gymhumor #leanleg

It’s called fashion journalism, actually. 💅🥂 The calendar is full, the outfits are planned (mostly), and apparently sleep is optional. Chicago Fashion Week, I’m ready for you. 🖤 #ChicagoFashionWeek #ChicagoFashion #FashionJournalism #FashionEvents #ChicagoStyle

Chicago, we’re feeling nosy. 👀 Ian and I are spending the day exploring Open House Chicago, with a little architecture, a little history, and a mandatory coffee stop. Follow along for the places worth knowing. Which building should we explore first? 🏙️👀 #OpenHouseChicago #ChicagoArchitectu

Bridal, but make it runway. 🤍 Who says bridal fashion has to follow tradition? At Grace + Ivory’s SOLO runway show during Chicago Fashion Week, bridal design took center stage, proving there’s no single definition of the modern bride. From romantic lace and dramatic silhouettes to sleek, s

The future of fashion is about more than what’s coming down the runway. 🖤 At the Chicago Fashion Summit, hosted by the Apparel Industry Board, the conversations went beyond trends and into some of the biggest questions facing the fashion industry. From artificial intelligence and sustainabili

Wilmette, your brunch plans just got a delicious upgrade! 🥞🥂✨ A new chapter for a familiar North Shore location! Buttermilk Café has officially opened in Wilmette, bringing its signature breakfast favorites and elevated comfort food to the former Baker’s Square space. From fluffy pancakes and

Chicago, your Halloween plans just got a little more glamorous. 🎪🥂✨ Forget the ordinary costume party. This year, @roofonthewit is bringing CIRCUS AFTER DARK to the city for two nights of glamour, mystery, and a little mischief. Think dramatic costumes, theatrical entertainment, cocktails, an