Human trafficking happens everywhere. Yes, even in the United States and it might just be in your very own backyard. While many individuals believe that the act of human trafficking only occurs in low-income areas with high crime rates, they are wrong. The global epidemic is now moving its way into wealthy suburbs and luring…
As we all know, the end is near for award shows. Just as of last year, The Emmy’s saw a record-low viewership, with only 10.2 million individuals tuning in. The dramatic decrease represents that award show fans are now resorting to the internet or live streams on social media platforms to obtain their information. So,…
It’s officially the third day into the new year, and you probably have your goals set in stone to ring in 2019. However, according to Forbes, 40% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8% of people actually achieve their goals. With the dramatic decrease, you can’t help but wonder what the secret is…
1. Laura Mercier: Extreme Neutrals Eye Palette$58 If you are anything like me, you are completely loyal to your everyday eyeshadow palette. Like everyone else, I jumped on the Urban Decay Naked Palette bandwagon years ago. However, recently I decided to change it up with Laura Mercier: Extreme Neutrals Eye Palette and it changed my…
With Christmas right around the corner, Chicago has officially transformed into a magical winter wonderland. As the Magnificent Mile sparkles, Santa’s little elf’s whip up hot cocoa at the Christkindlmarket, and tourist rush to the Millennium Park ice-skating rink to spread holiday cheer. Us Chicagoans, couldn’t help but to throw on an extra layer or…
For as long as I can remember, I have constantly kept myself busy. I was always the type of girl who immersed herself in every extracurricular back in high school or successfully balanced my school work while trying to maintain a social life in college. However, it wasn’t until post-grad when I realized the importance…
Summertime is officially coming to an end, and the weather here in Chicago has been unpredictable. With so many unexpected weather changes, it has been a constant battle over what to wear on a day-to-day basis. Therefore, I resorted to the classic jumpsuit trend. The one-step outfit is the perfect alternative to dresses, skirts, or…
Miranda Priestly (aka Meryl Streep from the Devil Wear’s Prada) once said “Floral? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” Well, I am here to tell Miranda Priestly that floral clothing can be groundbreaking in spring and the summer! What I’m Wearing I have never been much of a floral girl. I would always tell my girl gang to stay…
Did you know that July is ice cream month? Well, I was not aware of this national holiday, and I can truly say that I am very disappointed that I did not celebrate back in New York. Therefore, I attended Chicago’s largest ice cream social last night at the Shore Club, and it was absolutely…
Music-lovers flocked to the windy city this past weekend to embrace the free-spirited vibes of Lollapalooza and to enjoy one of the festivals best lineups to date. Whether it was an indie rock band like the Vampire Weekend, rapper Travis Scott, or the queen of dance-pop Carly Rae Jepsen, there was something for everyone at…