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Jan 30, 2018

Fashion

Teddy Bear Coat

This coat is seriously exactly what the title says. It just cuddles you up and is so comfortable! I love the white t-shirt I got from Zara too which is so cute with the little fringe detail. Such a casual but chic outfit. On to BBG! I am on week 4 and I love it so far. I already lost an inch on my hips! I love that it's only 28 minute workouts 4 times a week and then the other days you just do cardio, which I do 30 minutes on the elliptical. I need to eat better to see bette

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Jan 25, 2018

Fashion

What I Wore in Italy in January

I did a separate post on how we went to Italy last year for $500 (including hotel and flight)- I know, insane. Thought I would write about my outfits there since it's such a difficult time to pack for. When I was packing for Italy last January all I could think of was fur and leather. Both will keep you warm and we were sadly going during the coldest week they had. I decided to get this faux fur coat right before our trip and it was the perfect decision. Perfect warmth and ve

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Jan 23, 2018

Fashion

Gray Coat with a Red Tote

I've been loving the pop of red this winter and you will continue to see it in the next couple of weeks. Spent all weekend taking pictures for the next upcoming weeks and editing them, what a feet! Feels so good to have content ready for you guys for the next 6 weeks. I've also been seeing all of these bloggers like Rachel Parcell and Amber Fillerup in the process of building their houses and I am SO jealous. That is my dream- or also buying a fixer upper and making it my dre

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Recipe Time: Blueberry and Strawberry Pierogi

Jan 18, 2018

Lifestyle

Recipe Time: Blueberry and Strawberry Pierogi

This is one of my FAVORITE Polish dishes that my mom has been making since I was born. I'm sure some of you have heard of these and have maybe tried them, but my mom's take is the SWEET kind of pierogi filled with blueberries and strawberries. I love the blueberry ones but we made both this day. Enjoy and let me know if you try making these! They're soooo good!! We put the pierogi on this wooden plate to freeze it for an hour or two and then put it in plastic bags and freeze

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Jan 16, 2018

Fashion

Metallic Puffer

I've been wearing this coat almost everyday this winter because it is even warmer than my longer parkas. I got mine from Zara but I couldn't find it for you guys- BUT I did find this one and its so similar! I've been in such hibernating mode and dying for my next vacation in March. Colin and I will be going to Miami to visit for my FIRST time and we're going to go to some Ultra pool parties as well. Colin loves techno music if you didn't know... Let us know if you have any Mi

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Why I See a Therapist and Why This Stigma Should End

Jan 11, 2018

Lifestyle

Why I See a Therapist and Why This Stigma Should End

Since the new year triggers people to take care of themselves physically and hit the gym, I wanted to share this now so that I could share my passion with being healthy mentally. Also with it being the season for seasonal depression which I wrote about my experience here, it's a great time to start a conversation about this. Mental Health Therapy has had such a stigma and I feel like it's only starting to get a little bit better. I see a therapist BECAUSE I'M HUMAN. Plain and

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Jan 9, 2018

Fashion

Denim + Shearling

It's the second day that the weather is bearable in Chicago. Finally! We've been in the negatives for way too long. In celebration of the weather, here's an outfit that is less wintery for us to get excited for spring. These jackets are definitely on trend right now and so are these (and this is the pricier version) which I need to get my hands on. I spent all weekend trying to perfect homemade sushi without a bamboo mat... fun times! It tasted sooo good though and just like

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Jan 8, 2018

Videos

VLOG: Cousins Trip to Puerto Vallarta

My cousins and I decided to take a trip to Mexico the night of Christmas for a little R&R! We didn't think it'd consist of getting sick and getting food poisoning but we came back tan and healthy!

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My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants in Chicago

Jan 4, 2018

Travel

My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants in Chicago

If you know me, you know I like, sorry, LOVE, food. I don't know why I didn't do this sooner but I wanted to share my 5 favorite restaurants in Chicago. I quickly realized that most of my top meals at these places are the burgers so if you're not a burger lover, turn away. Just kidding there's other food that'd good there. Enjoy! 1. Le Colonial Le Colonial is one of the pricier of the 5 but if you share plates it doesn't end up being that bad. It has that Miami palm tree feel

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Two of My Favorite Things: Black and Fur

Jan 2, 2018

Fashion

Two of My Favorite Things: Black and Fur

Happy New Year everyone!! I took last week off the blog since I was in Puerto Vallarta with my 2 cousins and it was nice to enjoy being with them. (even though they'd say I was on my phone and vlog camera the whole time.) I vlogged our trip so subscribe to my YouTube channel to get notified when it’s posted. Once we got home the night before NYE, I spent the next day shooting my friends wedding! I’m so excited to start editing that and it's only doing video for my second wedd

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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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