Taking A Break

Ever since the blog turned a year old, it’s been quite a struggle to keep up, and here’s why. At around that same time, I committed to a new career path that I’d always dreamed of pursuing but held...

Music and I

Music has been part of my life ever since I can remember. It began with me begging my father to sing “A casa” by famous bossa nova composer Vinícius de Moraes over and over again. Those tunes would...

Black and Red

I’ve been working with photographer Francisco Rojas in building our portfolios. So every now and then we get together and put on a photoshoot. This was one of the looks and definitely my favorite....

Goodnight My Love II

When I first learned I’d get to be a zombie in Goodnight My Love my first reaction was: YES! Second reaction following immediately after, I rushed to the remote control to watch an episode oh...

Goodnight My Love

Who would have thought I could go from bride to zombie in one day? Not long ago I didn’t even watch Walking Dead and soon after becoming addicted to the show I was cast in a zombie flick. So can...

Nursery

As we anxiously wait for the arrival of my first nephew, husband and I paid a visit to my sister-in-law in Indianapolis and guess what? Pictures! She looks so radiant I couldn’t resist but share...

Film :: Picture Perfect

I promised I’d keep you updated on new projects I’ve been involved in, so here you go. Currently I’m in the process of filming Picture Perfect (that I’ve mentioned here) , an independent short by...

Closet Sale!

Tomorrow at 12 pm cst I’m selling my closet on instagram. No, really. In order to make some space I’m parting with items that I love dearly, but one way or another are not being worn, for example,...

Picture Perfect Shoot

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Work has been calling and I have to say, I’m so not a juggler! Instagram has been my outlet for the latest happenings in my career, so if you miss seeing weekly posts...

Sam’s Little Place

Remember when I said Samantha Balk lived in the cutest (and coziest) apartment ever known to anyone? Now you don’t have to take my word for it. If you follow her on instagram (and if you don’t, you...

Chatting With Sam

After finishing our afternoon coffee, Sam and I spent the rest of the day talking about Rose Vintage as she showed me some of her favorite pieces in the current inventory. Like the curious gal I...

Coffee with Sam

You’ve heard me rave about Samantha Balk and her Rose Vintage here about a gazillion times. Now, just get ready for more. Sam welcomed me in her cozy Old Town apartment for afternoon coffee and I...

Silent Film

As I mentioned in the last post, my husband and I put together a little silent film that tells the story of two parents-to-be who went through a lot but persevered and now are getting ready to...

Baby Shower

This past weekend I got busy putting together a baby shower for my sister-in-law. She’s always been crazy about elephants, so that and the French venue ( Le Petit Chou in Indianapolis) helped to...

Valentine’s Day

I’m going to steal an idea from my friend Samantha Balk from Rose Vintage and share five fun facts about my husband and I in honor of Valentine’s day! Here it goes: We met at Disney World But we...

Le Petite Dejeuner

Sundays are usually very relaxing around here. This afternoon we hung at Toni Patisserie for a very late brunch. oliver people’s frames, dethrose vintage blouse, forever 21 cardigan, mac lipstick...

Bombom

When you have guests in town it’s easier to allow yourself to have a little treat with the excuse that you’re showing them around. That’s how I got away with a taste of some yummy chocolate at the...

Vintage Find

If you got out of bed in this Chicago snowy morning kind of not knowing what to make of your day (other than superbowl later this afternoon) you might wanna consider stopping by the Randolph Street...

Homemaker

Last year we decided for the first time we’d do Christmas cards. As you can see, we had fun shooting and yes, the pecan pie went straight into the bellies once the clicks were done. And since I had...

Cancun

There were so many beautiful images we captured and little space to share them, so I selected a few of my favorite for what will be the last from mexico. When people ask me how Mexico was I have to...

City Snow

Right now, this is how Chicago looks like from my window. And so I had to interrupt my vocal warm-up to capture a few images. As beautiful as it looks, I can’t stop wishing I didn’t have to brave...

Las Noches

Our nights in Mexico consisted of dining on some delicious Mexican dishes, walking about the resort as we felt the light ocean breeze, grabbing a drink or two at the sushi bar and just enjoying...

Isla Mujeres

alexander wang tank, club monaco skirt, asos hat, arezzo belt, rayban sunglasses It’s never that simple to pick something right to wear at the beach. At least not for me. Especially if it calls for...

Park

gap shirt, asos shorts, raybay sunglasses It’s been a while since I last shared an outfit post here. One of the reasons being lack of time. In Cancun I had enough time to spare and since my husband...

Mexico

Two days ago my husband and I returned from what we’ve agreed was a second honeymoon. Cancun was extremely relaxing and indulging. It was our first all-inclusive experience and I’ve gotta say, not...

Merry Christmas!

Holiday Cheer

I can’t believe it’s already less than a week till Christmas! Thankfully I’ve been listening to a lot of Michael Buble Holiday playlist so Christmas won’t slip by. There’s nothing more cozy than...

Maybe

Ready for something new? I’ve been wanting to do a video like this for ages and now that I did I’m very excited (and embarrassed at the same time if that’s even possible) to share it with you....

Militar

asos coat, forever 21 dress (old), topshop peter-pan collar shirt I’ve been photographed by my husband for so long now that working with another photographer definitely threw me for a loop....

Short Film

A few weeks back I had the pleasure to work on a project for director CJ Richter. “Some Punishment” was my first short film and an incredible experience. From watching the “making of” of movies,...