Top Picks to Get Summer Started

It’s getting to feel like summer (FINALLY!!!!) here in Chicago. And the weather has sparked my inner shopping bug, DIY’er and fashionista. Here are some summer picks that have caught my eye! Aztec Maxi Skirt by 3 Brunettes Boutique “The F World Cuff” from Stella Valle – Seriously, if money was no object this cuff […]

Top Picks to Warm Up Your Day

Since most of the us are under a blanket of frost, snow and ice this week, we thought we would share products that would help any gal bring a smile to her face. The Miss Molly Legwarmers from Grace & Lace Gold & Teal Flower Necklace by Ally+Zoe – on sale at Zulily.com Thermal Pajamas from […]

A Fabulous Summer Tote Bag for the Pool

This Chevron Tote Aqua Beach Bag is the perfect accessory for me to take to days at Lake Michigan this summer! Over at Etsy.com it’s only $25! Monogramming is free and you can select which color you want.

Getting The Perfect Curly Q

For better or worse, I’ve had naturally curly/wavy *cough*FRIZZY*cough* hair all my life. In my teens and college (in the 90s) I was not able to choose from a plethora of curl tamers when you’re growing up in the post-Aqua Age era. My only option was moose or gel, and while both helped contain the […]

I Gotta Wear Shades!

I need a new pair of sunglasses…like yesterday. The sun is here and I had a practical pair that was your typical all black, big lenses. But this year I want to jazz it up a bit. I came across these super cuter, retro-style glasses over at the Miss Kristas Boutique. Aren’t they so stylish […]

Fashion Style for the Urban Commuter

I have a friend that runs the popular site Colossal (aka This is Colossal), the art, design and photography blog – that will truly blow your mind with it’s amazing images. He’s just opened up an online shop that merges my two loves – art and fashion. This is one of my favorite pieces that […]

Got a Mama’s Boy? Get a ManPack!

I came across this company randomly, but within 5 minutes of being on their facebook page I’m about to sign-up every guy I know to receive ManPacks. Looks like each pack from manpacks.com is customized and comes with fresh (and appropriate) underwear, deodorant  soap, toothbrushes, shirts, socks, AND randoms like multi-vitamins and condoms. My only question […]