The Hunter Style: A Conversation with Kait Hunter
Kait Hunter is the woman behind the blog Hunter Style, a Chicago woman who documents her day-to-day outfits and helps readers find specific items they’ve been hunting for at affordable prices. During a break during her hectic schedule Kait shares with us advice she wished she had received in college, her inspiration behind blogging and...
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By now you should all be enjoying your summer break lounging poolside, working two jobs, starting your own company, or whatever makes you happy. However you decide to spend your break, if you’re like me, the number of websites in your google reader are growing steadily. If you haven’t already added this one, make sure...
Summer: Chicago
This summer I’ll be staying in Chicago for my first summertime Chi-Town experience and I’m very excited! I’ll be working as a production intern downtown for Windy City Live!, the local morning show on ABC. I’ll also be interning for College Fashionista, a website focusing on college street style. I hope to take advantage...
My Birthday Wish list!
My 20th birthday is this Monday, May 21 and although I’ve only asked for one thing on the list below, these are some of the things I would love to see delivered to me! (If anyone wants to hook me up I’ll send you my address). I also accept well wishes, hugs, and baked goods....
My Interview and Internship Staples
First, let me preface this by saying until five months ago, I had NO clothes appropriate to wear to any job except for the kind where you work from behind a computer screen in your own home. But, before I went on a long series of interviews, which ultimately resulted in an internship with Windy...
Chicago Naturals Spring Swap Meet
Sunday April 29, the blog “Black Girl Long Hair” hosted their April 2012 Chicago Naturals Spring Swap Meet at the Little Black Pearl, an art studio on 47th Street (walking distance from campus). “Black Girl Long Hair” is a blog with heavy Chicago ties, that features articles about how to maintain healthy hair, how to...
Tips on Job Hunting from Refinery29
With summer just around the corner, many of us are still trying to find work and internships. The process can become overwhelming and after constantly applying for what feels like an eternity, rather exhausting. In light of this process, our favorite fashion website Refinery29 offers some tips on finding work from some of Chicago’s most...
Tamara Nicole Spring Trunk Show
On Sunday, April 22, designer Tamara Nicole hosted a trunk show at her studio on W. Lake. Red velvet cake and cotton candy cocktails kept attendees satisfied while browsing through her newest additions for spring including floral tanks with exposed zippers and form fitting black and gold dresses. In the few short months I’ve known...
An Edgier Spring
With the onset of spring, and the trees and flowers in bloom, it can be easy to follow suit and exclusively don your pastel clothing. Perhaps it is because I am, as a fellow lover of black clothing, Lady Gaga, once described herself, “a perpetual mourner”, I’m partial to an edgier alternative to the traditional...
Transitioning Movement
This week Carol’s Daughter, the mega company that specializes in hair, body, and skincare products made with natural ingredients launched a new website. The website is geared toward women who are considering transitioning from relaxed hair to a natural, chemical free style, as well as those who have already begun the process. The website is...
Cotton Candy Couture Preview
On Thursday, April 13, Cotton Candy Couture designed by Jenna Zielbaur, hosted a static preview of the inaugural Fall/Winter 2012 collection at Candyality at the Water Tower Place. In addition to showcasing seven dresses from the line, there were complimentary (pink) cocktails, lash application by Epoch Salon, and, of course, cotton candy. The goodie bag...
