Dear 2017: Let there be love.

At the beginning of 2016 I wrote a post about the inner-work goals that I set for myself. They were: "Forgive, forgive, forgive, starting with myself. Face the things I fear and trust that everything will be all right in the end. Do whatever I need in order to be happy and not give a fuck about what other people might think. Cut off anything and anyone that is a constant struggle in my...

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A Quick 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

Let's be real: it's the most wonderful time of the year for half of us, while the other half of us cringes at the thought of joining the long checkout lines to buy gifts for loved ones. In the past I've been in between, but lately I don't mind trekking it to a decent deal at my favorite stores. While I'm mainly a Cyber Monday kinda gal, I have been doing some pre-holiday shopping and found some fabulous...

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A simple post on personal growth

Hi! It's been a busy, busy month but I am overjoyed if you've been checking the blog regularly for a new post... so here it is! Friends, I had the most wonderful birthday celebration last month. I know I mentioned the thrill of knowing that I'd have a brand new year in my last post, and honestly, 26 has already been treating me SO well. I have more time and opportunities now to really step my game...

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Kicking off fall with fashion, friends & fun!

Fall is undeniably the BEST season to see emerge in Chicago; there's just something so satisfying about crunchy leaves, crisp air and the notion of Mother Nature wrapping up another glorious year of beauty. But let's be honest: fall fashion is pure bliss. I get a genuine thrill starting the season off with the right boots, scarves, and dark nail polish (my go-to is usually Lincoln Park After Dark...

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A late September reflection

Next month I will turn 26 years old. Yet, I never really stopped to think what my 25 years of life on this earth fully entailed. Here is my attempt at summarizing what I do remember. I already talked about my childhood in my first post, so I'll just say that being a kid two decades ago was completely different from what it means now to be a kid. And that's fine, because that's the way things...

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Global Runway: A Combination of Cultural Couture

Hello all, and happy Friday!! Yesterday, I had the profound pleasure of attending Global Runway, a unique fashion show hosted by Chicago's very own Latino Fashion Week and The Chicago South Asian Film Festival at VenueOne. With the intention of combining Latin and South Asian cultures, the event was a tremendous hit; appetizers served exhibited delicious flavors from both cultures, and ranged from...

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