CHICAGO TOURIST CHECKLIST: NAVY PIER

SUMMER FESTIVAL DIARIES: MAYFEST

you guys, the sun has finally shown it's face around these parts. We've had many in-a-row days with heat. You read that right. Not warm-er, not warm, but actual makeup melting heat. and it was...

INTRODUCING.....

I took a small break from crumpled fantasies to work on a new project... I've created a beauty blog called potions anonymous. I had intended to begin incorporating beauty into this blog, but...

WALKING

i could walk around the city for days. DAYS i tell you! probably not in the shoes i chose this particular day- but nonetheless... i love to walk. i walked a few miles to a restaurant last week on...

CHICAGO TOURIST CHECKLIST // 001

When visiting Chicago, your first morning here, you must visit Wildberry Cafe. There WILL be a wait, so walk across the street to Millennium Park and take your picture in the reflection of Cloud...

THE STREETS // 001

The Chicago River is my most favorite thing to look at when i walk. i love crossing those shaky bridges on foot. Interior shots are of Bavett'e Bar and Beuof. photos by crumpledfantasies

THAT DAY I ATE MY FIRST MACAROON

last weekend, i had grand plans. spring cleaning, cooking at home, not eating out, cleaning the floors, basically not going outside at all. grand, i tell you! saturday, I slept my latest sleep....

AN INTRODUCTION TO BEAUTY

not sure if you noticed, but i changed my blog design a few weeks ago. i added a beauty archive page, but with no beauty posts. that's me, always behind schedule. this bloggy thing here that i...

STYLE 002 // FOR THE LOVE OF FLATS

Since moving to Chicago, I haven't put a heel on my feet once. NOT ONCE! i do a lot more walking now and those high wooden soles have been VERY neglected. do i miss them? let me tell you- NO! i...

INTERIORS // 002

this apartment. man. new yorkers seriously know how to make use of small spaces so miraculously. i'm dumbfounded every time. i graced my eyes on Rita Konig's magical apartment via the selby. Look...

STYLE // 001 // PACKS

i have a serious confession to make. i have been looking for a semi-decent looking fanny pack for YEARS. literally, since 2007. i remember this specifically because i went to disney world with my...

WHITE SOX GAMES IN PHOTOS

I vlogged about the white sox game i went to recently, but here are some shots for you.

THE BURBS

i've lived in the burbs since i was 18. the burbs bring a slightly different feel than a city does. the burbs are much more spread out. everything is slightly larger. there are tons of chili's and...

IN WHICH MY ARMS WERE FREED

have you heard? spring is coming so incredibly slow this year. not a day in March were my hands not shoved in gloves or pockets to keep fingers non-blue. april was a smidge better but not what i...

VISUAL JOURNAL // DREAMLAND

when i was in college, (and to be completely honest... a year after i graduated) i had this terrifying recurring dream. it was finals week and i was making my finals week schedule and realized...

what i learned from my first vlog

ONE: i hate my voice TWO: don't eat while filming a vlog THREE: angles, magen. find a good one. FOUR: i hate my voice FIVE: give ashley a script because she interrupts SIX: my deviated septum makes...

four things i miss about the south

O N E Seafood. I can't find decent crab legs. Fried shrimp the way i like it is hard to come by. Don't even MENTION crawfish. Someone asked me if I have ever eaten "cray-fish". Um, no. Just, no. T...

how to keep in touch with family via text

a night out

i made a video! what? i know... i upgraded to a Canon T4i and i can't stop.

i can't believe we're still protesting this crap

Last week, there was a protest regarding the recent announcement that fifty-four Chicago schools will be closing.

visual journal

P.S. HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY! i don't have any clever april fools jokes for you. i'm not very funny.

piece

pizza lovers unite! i have another pizza recommendation for you. piece. cute name right? and their to-go/delivery business is called piece out! i love a good play on words. You know I love Jimmy's...

sketchy

i'm all about trying new things here in chicago. i'm a certified musical-addict. i enjoyed the opera. i've always loved live music. and now, i can tell you that i thoroughly enjoy sketch comedy. i...

Geja's Cafe

For fondue in the chi... please make your way to Geja's Cafe. (NOT WITHOUT RESERVATIONS, THOUGH. YOU'LL BE DISAPPOINTED.)At Geja's you'll be treated to delicious cheese fondue complete with apples...

INTERIORS | 001

some inspring interiors for you. Glen Jenkins weekend home, via Anthology. let's discuss this island. perfect use of storage, i say. i love having casual seating in the kitchen so one can have...

Priscilla: queen of the desert

It's official. I'm completely head over heels for theater. I've seen Peter Pan, Blue Man Group (have i mentioned you should see it? you totally should.), an opera, and now... Priscilla, Queen of...

Visual Journal

Guide for a successful St. Patrick's Day

1) Be in Chicago (the most important tip). St. Patty's Day is their Mardi Gras. People love a reason to day-drink. 2) Dress in strange clothing. I wore a vintage green school t-shirt, a $1...

chicago's home of chicken and waffles

comfort food is the ultimate for me. major. i understand that nearly everyone has a different definition of comfort food. it's almost always unhealthy, but something about indulgences make comfort...

visual journal