The $40 Leopard Coat That Looks Like A Million Bucks

It's from the store we all know and love, too.

Why Doesn’t Anything Feel Right Anymore?

Maybe it’s a good thing…

TRY AGAIN

If at first you don't succeed...

A Ridiculously Easy 'Throw It On And Go' Outfit

I always find it a hundred times harder to get dressed in the summer. 

My Floral Fantasy In A Stranger's Garden

Have you figured out my staple closet item yet?

Feeling Like A Powerful Babe Now That I've Gone Back To My Style Roots

I was playing by the rules for a little too long.

Sporting Spots At Midsommarfest

Festival season is here and my closet isn't ready — but I am!

The Pants I'll Never Throw Away

Go ahead, open this post up — you know you wanna see them.

Take A Walk In My Shoes

If you were curious about the 10 — yes, 10 — pairs I have recently purchased, you came to the right place.

You're Such A Space Case

Fun fact about me: I'm extremely terrified of space.

A Great Graphic Tee Is Good For The Soul

A lot has changed since my last post a month ago. The faux fur coats are hung up, my legs are out, and I turned 27. Oh, and I'm still trying to carve my own path of happiness.

Learning To Add And Embrace Bold Colors In My Wardrobe

I've been an avid member of the blacks and grays color palette for far too long.

Siempre Selena

For the love of Selena Quintanilla.

70°F In February Calls For A Pop Of Color

I shot this last Sunday (2/19) when the weather was reminding us about global warming. A week later — today — it's 36°F  but feels like 25°F...

The Aviator Jacket

Sometimes you overlook the thing you need for the desire of what you want — for what simply does not work.

Withdrawn

It's January and I only wore a sweater and leggings outside — in Chicago. Climate change is real.

Rainy day boba run

No weather will stop me from fulfilling my craving.

COMO LA FLOR X MAZAPAN

Finally wearing one of my favorite shirts that's a representation of my cultura.

Coffee date

I spent a good amount of time in the West Loop last week and...

#TBT: SOUL OF SHU SHOOT

Happy Thursday, beautiful people! I've been meaning to post this for quite some time but I didn't know how to make it fit on this blog , but what better way than a TBT? (That's "throwback Thursday if ya' didn't know - hey, I'm not judging...)

On 2/12 I got a comment on my Instagram page on one of my photos from someone I knew nothing about. She was an Australian photographer in Chicago for a couple of days on vacation. Now if you know me, I probably wouldn't have emailed her back because I'm such a homebody but I decided to take a chance and reached out to her. 

So here I am, doing everything your parents tell you not to do - 1) talking to a stranger 2) setting up a date & time to meet for a shoot 3) actually meeting this person at a hotel...but hey, it's 2015 and you gotta' live a little!

I met the incredibly dope Shu and let me tell you, this woman is inspiring. After talking for a while, we got to shooting and I quickly found out that she has such a keen eye for making the simplest of things look mind-blowing (I'm talking about dead plants looking like a blooming forest type-of- good). I got to know more about who she was, what she wanted out of life and where she sees herself going. I'll let you in on a secret: she has a heart of gold. Not only did I get some ridiculously amazing photos (all completely courtesy of her) and great conversation at Big Star, but I also got to meet someone that I enjoyed hanging out with and getting to know, and my place will be open to her (& her talented boyfriend) whenever they're back in the Windy City.

So Shu, if you're reading this: THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH ME - I truly appreciate it. I don't think you realized how much of an impact you had on me when we met.

xx

Check out her work at: http://soulofshu.com/

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