I know what you're thinking. Shopping with kids can be totally overwhelming. Believe me, I've been there and I get it. However this year, back to school shopping was a breeze thanks to the Chicago Premium Outlets.
Read MoreRaise your hand if you've dreamt of being a mermaid!!! Well... me too! I was so excited when Chicago, Aqua Mermaid reached out and asked me to try out the newest and hottest aquafitness classes! I've always felt I was part mermaid - so when the word 'MERMAID' was mentioned I was sold immediately! Initially the class was supposed to be for me only, but I had get my bestie Baby K involved and asked if it was possible to bring kiddos as well.CLICK READ MORE to see our fun Mermaid gallery as well as a video of our amazing day!!!
Read MoreHey guys! Still alive over here! Sorry I’ve been MIA, but there are so many changes going on in my life! If you know me well, you’ll know that I have moved into so many different houses in the last 14 years! But, hubby and I have finally found our dream home and it will be perfect! Just a few minor touches and we will be settling in... Who am I kidding?! I’ve been totally demolishing the whole thing!KEEP READING ----
Read MoreOne thing's for sure. My family and I are always on the go. As much as we love our home and entertaining, we also love to spend weekends, especially Sundays out of the house. Whether it's biking, roaming around the city, exploring zoos, museums, and flea markets. Hubby and I always say that we don't adjust our lives for our kids, our kids just melt into ours!
Read MoreSo things have been absolutely insane!!! I've been dying to write this beauty review for months now and haven't had a second. Sometimes blogging just has to take a back seat. For those of you that don't have time to read this super detailed post, there is a shopping guide at the end... so scroll down and shop my favorite beauty must haves!
To fill you in on the madness, I've been traveling and living in studios styling and shooting. Summer is my busiest time of the year so it's been absolutely INSANE!!! To top things off I started a new business, check it out ---> CRE8CHICAGO.com
Of course I still have my three kids, one of which is an infant who still wakes up at night, a hubby, who I still love to date and spend alone time with, friends, family.... and... tan-ta-nana... WE ARE MOVING!!! Yes, life is insane my friends, but I live and strive in chaos, so bring on the madness!!!
Now... back to BEAUTY. I've been dying to do this product round up for you guys! I think I've talked about this before, but my skin went coco for coco puffs during my pregnancy and so I searched high and low experimenting and trying different products out for both my skin, body and hair. Think of me as your personal guinea pig!!!
Make sure to click READ MORE for my extensive review and a full shopping guide!
Read MoreIt's safe to say that I'm a true product of the 90's! Even though I was born in the 80's the 90's is where my love for fashion truly flourished.
Bomber jackets, chockers, overalls, Adidas, Docs and crimpers were all in heavy rotation as I was growing up glued to MTV back when music videos where on heavy rotation and the Real World was the ONLY reality TV world to be scene. It's strange and fun and awesome that all these fashion trends have come back yet again. Fashion truly is a Merry-Go-Round!
CLICK READ MORE FOR PIX OF MY BABY K AND I ROCKING THE 90'S TREND! PLUS A MINI BEAUTY GUIDE...
What I wore: Bomber: SheIn similar HERE, HERE and HERE // Pant Overalls: Zara similar HERE and HERE // Pumps: YSL similar HERE and HERE // Turtleneck: Wolford similar HERE and HERE // Clutch: SheIn similar HERE // Sunnies: Dior similar HERE and HERE // Earrings: Vintage similar HERE
Read MoreThis past weekend was amazing. Weather was gorgeous, it was hubby's and our Thalia's one month Birthday so we literally spent all weekend celebrating!!!
On Sunday we decided to do brunch at one of my favorite spots in the city, Café des Architectes at Sofitel Hotel. It was a gorgeous day to eat al fresco and walk around Gold Coast. A little side note... my family and I are not big brunchers. Actually, I just had this conversation with a few girlfriends last week about how everyone's family dynamic is so different. Some kids and parents sleep in, others wake up super early and want food right away and then there is our clan...we always wake up and head to the gym! Yes, with our kids. My hubby and I are work out fiends...it's literally our sanity, heck I went back to CorePower Yoga this time a little over two weeks postpartum. We typically either get outside or go downstairs to our home gym, (perks of living in the burbs) and then have a quick smoothie or granola after. Kids are part of that plan. They literally wake up super early and go downstairs to punch the boxing bag, do sit ups, push ups and planks almost every morning before school. You may think we're nuts, but I think it's pretty awesome for my children to learn the importance of fitness early on!
But I digress... click "READ MORE" to get my brunch review and the perfect Mother's Day Shopping Guide with all dresses under $100!!!
Read MoreIf you follow me on social media then you know I gave birth to a little girl two weeks ago. Thalia (Taaah-Lee-Yaa) Sky was born on March 21st, 2016 at 10:46am. Thalia, is named after one of the nine muses, Zeus's daughter and the Godess of Comedy, let's hope she's funny!
She's a perfectly beautiful little peanut that I'm not quite ready to share her with the world just yet, although I did post this photo of us at our seven day shoot.
I'm enjoying this little babe so much and if I could bottle up her beautiful baby smell into a vile I would probably make gazillions! I can't believe that I'm a mama of three... I was anxious and terrified of the thought, yet the transition has become seamlessly natural.
What I wore: Top: SheIn other colors and styles HERE // Jeans: Forever21 // Heels: TOM FORD similar and style steal options and color options HERE // Clutch: BALENCIAGA similar HERE // Earrings: MOSCHINO (sold out) similar HERE and HERE // Sunnies: Chloe style steal options HERE and HERE
Read MoreWell here I am!!! Nine months pregnant, anxiously waiting for this babe to arrive. I can't begin to explain to you how crazy the last month of pregnancy is. First of all, it totally drags! You start to panic!!! I NEED THIS BABY OUT NOW! So then you google... castor oil, sex, bouncing balls, walking, squats, running (if you can manage), stripping membranes, begging doc for induction... anything to make you feel less of a Humpty Dumpty, especially when you need to be pulled off the couch and pushed out of bed or a car.What I wore: Jumpsuit: Séraphine similar HERE and cool 70's version HERE // Eye Clutch: SHEin similar HERE and adorable back pack versions HERE and HERE // Pumps: MIU MIU similar and a style steal HERE // Sunnies: Chloé similar style steal options HERE, HERE and HERE // Cuff: Hermés similar style steal version HERE // Earrings: Forever21
Read MoreAs I'm gearing closer to the birth of my third child, my anxiety levels are at an all-time high! It's crazy! You'd think that doing this for the third time would be a breeze, but somehow knowing exactly what a child means and what this transition does to a family, makes it all that much harder to process. The unknown of the delivery, the baby's ultimate health and bringing a newborn home with all the ups and downs and the sleepless nights, all while trying to balance my other babes, career, home life and friendships is a bit of a mind f*ck if you ask me!
So I decided I needed a "ME" moment and some time to unwind and beautify! I know that there won't be much time for sleep, beauty, or really "ME" time the first few months. The whole notion of you sleep when baby sleeps doesn't really apply to mothers of multiple kids with an entrepreneurial type of job. So I'm being realistic all while getting facials, spray tans (I'm obsessed with my girl DEENA who comes to your house), manis, pedis and lash extensions!
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What I wore: Sheer Olive Top: ROMWE also similar dress HERE and jumper HERE // Leather Vest: Cynthia Rowley (SOLD OUT) similar HERE and HERE // Chocker: American Apparel shoe lace or actual chocker HERE
Read MoreHappy sunny Wednesday everyone!!! So I wanted to chat about wearing jeans while preggo. I actually only bought one pair of maternity jeans this pregnancy from TARGET. They have some awesome inexpensive options. I also did a little trick and wore my jeans throughout. I'm currently nine months preggo and these baggy boyfriend jeans (which are much tighter then usual now) still fit with the help of a little rubber band trick and a longer tee to cover it all up!
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What I wore: Trench: SheIn similar style steals HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE // Tee: T&J Designs // Jeans: Gap similar HERE and HERE // Clutch: Clare V similar HERE and great other option HERE // Bracelet: Banana Republic // Earrings: Forever21 // Booties: Zara (sold out) similar style HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE // Sunnies: NastyGal
Even though we're still in February, and Chicago is on a winter storm watch... I can't help but think about spring and the "MUST HAVE ITEM" that will transform your look this season! Welcome back to the BOMBER!
I have quite the connection to the bomber jacket. I grew up in the 90's and used to have a black and an olive one with neon orange lining. I'd go to the Army Surplus store on Belmont and buy these out, paired with Dr Martens and cut-off shorts...I thought I was beyond cool! The look is back and way more familiar and nostalgic to me then you can ever imagine!
*Make sure you "READ MORE" for my favorite bombers that are a complete "STYLE STEAL"!
What I wore: Bomber: MAKE ME CHIC similar style steals HERE, HERE and great other colors HERE and HERE // Dress: Forever21 // Boots: Sam Edelman (Sold Out) similar HERE and HERE // Beanie: Pavlis Furs similar HERE and great other option HERE // Bracelets: Hermés and Banana Republic // Earrings: Forever21 // Bag: Celine similar style steals HERE // Fendi Furry Monster: Style steal HERE and HERE
Read MoreWell, I'm finally at the home stretch... which means that my body is quickly expanding and my organs are being kicked and punched by little hands and feet that I'm already so in love with.
I will admit, this whole not buying maternity clothing and staying fabulous is getting a bit harder, but I'm not giving up! I'm almost done, and with last trimester being one of the hardest in any pregnancy, I have to say, dressing somehow has made me feel better.
This dress by SheIn is first of all a steal. It's only $19 and is perfect for when you want to look great without breaking the bank. It's super stretchy, and I love the gold weaving detail. Makes me feel so Studio54! By the way, I found these gorgeous dresses with similar fabric. Love this style HERE and HERE, all on sale and all so fabulous!
What I wore: Dress: Shein similar style steals HERE, HERE and great other colors HERE and HERE // Coat: Zara (sold out) similar HERE // Boots: Tania Spinelli (sold out) similar style steals HERE // Sunnies: T&J Designs // Brooch: Chanel, great style steals HERE // Earrings: H&M (sold out) similar HERE
Read MoreSo excited about today's post! I've been dying to try airbrush make-up. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know my favorite #BerkunBeauty finds! This one is definitely one I'm obsessed with.
Years ago I had my make-up airbrushed professionally, (side note, I can't stand to have my make-up done and almost always do it myself and if I don't, I sneak in the bathroom and do my own tweaks...control freak problems!).
I did love the way my skin looked dewy, and not at all cakey. You could actually see my skin without any blotchiness or redness.
Keep reading about my favorite and #1 Airbrush System out there!!!
Read MoreOne of my favorite times of the year is now!!! We've actually had a super crazy warm front in Chicago... obviously El Niño in full swing! However every year around this time most of us, especially peeps that live in cold climates, plan vacations, trips, escapes, and for me this year baby moons!
So today's post will be all about my favorite, swim and resort wear. This is part one of my Miami getaway, I'll have part two and all my outfit details along with shopping guides in the next post. So for now, sit back, relax, and read all about Wala Swim my favorite in all beach/resort wear!
What I wore: LOOK ONE // Monokini: Sophia Crochet Monokini Sunnies: Studded Mirrored Sunglasses Earrings: Melissa Joy gold hoops Lipstick: Dolce & Gabbana in Tropical LOOK TWO // Kaftan: Noah Tunic also in black HERE Sunnies: Karen Walker Earrings: Melissa Joy gold hoops Lipstick: NYX in Pure Red
Read MoreOne thing's for certain... this growing belly is getting harder and harder to dress. My previous two pregnancies I was getting larger in the summer and therefore my wardrobe consisted of jersey fabric maxi dresses, bandage skirts and tees. Now I'm preggo in a completely different season, mind you, I live in Chicago and therefore getting bigger as the weather gets colder has proven to be a bit more difficult.
However, I'm up for the challenge and as I've previously stated, I don't believe in wearing majority maternity wear. I mean who wants to spend all that money on six months of your life?! I say six because technically you don't start showing till month three. My goal is to only buy pieces that will transition with my body and that I can still wear post the bump.
So this is where the cape comes in!
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What I wore: Cape: SheIn more amazing ones in the shopping section of this post Leggins: Spanx Blouse: Vince Boots: Dolce Vita lots of options on SALE here Sunnies: YesStyle Leather Arm Warmers: Custom similar HERE Bag: Chanel similar HERE
Read MoreAlthough the last few leaves are quickly blowing off the trees and we are in the final days of fall, don't pack away your summer dresses just yet. The key layering piece in your wardrobe this year is the turtleneck and it's the key to keep your favorite summer staples in rotation this season. I personally love this Wolford version that I've had for years but there are plenty of other wonderful options out there for a bargain. Keep reading...What I wore: Dress: SheIn another version HERE Turtleneck: Wolford similar HERE and HERE Necklace: Michael Kors similar and amazing price HERE Sunnies: ASOS some cool colored versions HERE and HERE Sandals: Zara similar HERE, HERE and amazing fur version HERE Clutch: SheIn cool whimsical versions HERE and HERE Bracelets: J.Crew similar HERE, HERE and HERE
Read MoreThe crazy thing about blogging, besides constantly being sorta in the public eye via social media and such; is that it actually is a bit like my personal diary. It's nice to sometimes look back and see where I was just a few short years ago when I started documenting my outfits and talking fashion news. Here and there I always sprinkle bits and pieces of my personal life as this is after all MY LIFE!
So perhaps the biggest news of all is.... that YES this IS a baby bump and NO I'm not just sporting a new beer belly!
Read MoreI used to say, I would never be caught dead in sweats and a tee walking down the street. I also said I would never live in the burbs after living in the city majority of my life, fast forward to this suburban-urban living in the North Shore of Chicago and rocking her sweats down the streets! Perhaps there's a life lesson there! Never say... NEVER!What I wore: Tee: The Boyfriend V Neck similar HERE Pants: Eversoft Slouchy Pants similar HERE Jacket: Zara similar HERE Sunnies: AJ Morgan Booties: Pedro Garcia similar HERE Backpack: SheIn similar HERE Earrings: Forever21
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