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Nov 30, 2017

Lifestyle

The ULTIMATE Gift Guide

I seriously wish I had this when I was thinking of gift ideas last year! These are some options for gifts for yourself or for someone else. Some are items I complete LOVE like the Clarins Oil Serum for nighttime anti aging and the Vita Liberata tanning lotion with the mitt. I actually JUST found out about the Vita lotion when I was in KC for my friends wedding. She had it and I loved that I didn't have to apply it, sleep in it, then shower the next day. It literally works as

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Nov 28, 2017

Fashion

Camel & Black

This sweater is the comfiest thing ever!! It's perfect to wear with leggings or jeans because it covers the back and is pretty long. I can even wear this outfit this week because it's almost 60 in Chicago which is unheard of. I love it. Now excuse me as I got try to lose all the Thanksgiving food weight.. Wearing: Sweater | Pants | Shoes (similar) | Sunglasses (similar) Photography by Stephen Cheong Leen xoxo ela

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DIY VIDEO: Painting Cabinets WITHOUT Sanding

Nov 24, 2017

Videos

DIY VIDEO: Painting Cabinets WITHOUT Sanding

Video process of how I painted my cabinets!

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Nov 22, 2017

Lifestyle

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals 2017

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving I wanted to still share a post this week so I decided to share a Black Friday Sale post today! The best time of year, obviously!!! This is when I buy my Christmas presents because why pay full price for something when you can get it on sale. I found the best sales for this week- see them all below! AMAZON!!! They have a 'deal of the day' each day and have so many sales on all their electronics and clothes, etc! (I'll be posting in a week or so a

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Nov 21, 2017

Fashion

Dark Olive and Leather

Can't believe it's Thanksgiving week!! I CANNOT wait to make some cheesy corn and pulled pork sandwiches. All because of my first BBQ experience in Kansas City for my friends wedding a couple weeks ago. It was so good!! This outfit can totally be worn for Thanksgiving with the family too. I have a secret to tell and I actually wear fleece leggings under these faux leather leggings. I get so cold so easily! I don't know how I'm from Chicago and still live here... :) These shoe

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Vlog: Hanging with Beyonce and Jay Z in Spain/ Spain Part 2

Nov 19, 2017

Videos

Vlog: Hanging with Beyonce and Jay Z in Spain/ Spain Part 2

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Nov 16, 2017

Fashion

15 Dresses for any Holiday Party

Usually holiday dresses are a little more elegant and can be a little more covered up based on where you live. I tried to pick some that I genuinely would wear and I tried to pick some that you may like too! Normally I wear a sequined long sleeve All Saints dress that I got for a major discount. Unfortunately it's not on their website anymore because I bought it in 2013 but this is a similar one. What are you doing for the holidays? xoxx ela

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Nov 14, 2017

Fashion

Moto Jacket

It's hard this time of year because some days its freezing and some days you can get away with a jacket like this. It's such an easy look for this time of year and can totally be worn for Thanksgiving too. Speaking of.. I am going to be making a Portillo's Chopped Salad for my works pot luck this week, would you like to see a recipe of it on my blog? Let me know! Also this jacket is on sale here for $50 off and then use code VETERAN for an extra 20% off!! I just love sales. I

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Hanging Out With Spaniards! | Spain Part 1/ VLOG

Nov 13, 2017

Videos

Hanging Out With Spaniards! | Spain Part 1/ VLOG

Here's Part 1 of our Spain trip from this past October. We had so much footage that this took me forever haha. Enjoy!

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What Happened When I Got My Eyebrows Microbladed

Nov 9, 2017

Beauty

What Happened When I Got My Eyebrows Microbladed

Disclaimer: I had taken photos from day 1 to day 14 AND videotaped the entire process for you guys but all my photos AND videos got deleted of this.. I'M SORRY!! I'm more upset than you are! I had my follow up appointment recently so I got some photos of that for you guys. The idea that I should get my eyebrows microbladed only started after I got them tinted (click here for that post.) I was obsessed with the fact that I could wake up, not have to fill in my eyebrows, and go

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Nov 7, 2017

Fashion

Navy Blue and Black

Back from an amazing wedding week in Kansas City for my best friends wedding! She asked me to videotape her wedding since she didn't get a videographer and I got as much footage as I could since I stood up in it too as a bridesmaid. Here's the link to check it out! My first ever wedding montage. :) On to this outfit! I've had this navy blue hat for years! It's still a staple in my fall wardrobe and even winter because I always need my head to be warm. :) Paired with my All Sa

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Hi, I'm Ela! I started this blog to share all my knowledge of fashion, home decor, travel and more. I previously worked as a men's model agent (see that post here) and now I work in advertising. Majoring in Fashion Business, I've always had a love towards fashion and love sharing about it. I get so excited getting pieces for a steal (my Polish background does that to me,) I love to travel anywhere and everywhere, and I love interior decor and turning something old into something beautiful and new.

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