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Feb 27, 2018

Fashion

White Fur

I don't know what came over me this weekend but I'm kind of sad that winter is soon over. No more faux fur or cool jackets. Never said that before so I really don't know what has come over me! I love this look and its so easy and timeless but still fashionable. I got the coat from Zara which I linked below and I also linked some other options from other stores. These pants also are a petite dream because they fit so well! Moving on to life... I also can't believe Colin has 2

Feb 22, 2018

Home & Decor

How to Transform a Wooden Desk

Transforming pieces of furniture has become my favorite hobby. Someone I knew was giving this wooden desk away for free and I knew I could transform it to something of my liking. Here are the steps I took to transform it! 1. Remove the white door closers (they're used to easily carry and move the desk around so the doors won't open) 2. Wash the entire desk with a rag and Simple Green to ensure all the grease or dirt is removed. 3. Remove the handles (you won't be needing them

Feb 20, 2018

Fashion

Frayed Coat

First off... I cannot believe this jacket went down to $29 from $129. It's such a cute piece for when the weather starts turning warmer- and I'm so happy to say that Chicago is seeing some warmer weather this next upcoming week! Yesterday was about 60 and the next days should be around the 40's which makes me so happy. Easter is actually my favorite holiday because it's in Spring and it makes me so happy when flowers start to bloom and the weather is warmer and warmer. I spen

Feb 13, 2018

Fashion

Leopard Me

What a snow storm we had this weekend! I think almost most people in Chicago had to work from home on Friday- it was so messy and we got over a foot of snow! Apparently it snowed for 9 days straight, which I'm surprised I didn't notice that since I'm obsessed with weather. I spent the weekend relaxing and then on Sunday Colin and I went to a few open houses. We're not buying a house yet but we just find it fun to go check out what it is that we want and just educating ourselv

Feb 8, 2018

Travel

Travel Diaries: Puerto Vallarta

I need to make these winter getaways a tradition!! I've gotten the holidays off (about 1.5-2 weeks) for the past 5 years and this is the first time I've gone away for a bit of it to the warmer weather. So worth it. I bought these tickets in May for a December trip because I knew it was going to be outrageously priced. We scored a deal for a 3 star resort (which was just fine) because we really wanted to go for the sun. We found a deal on Cheap Caribbean at Sunscape Puerto Val

Feb 6, 2018

Fashion

Casual Converse

I was in such a casual mood that converse was just what I needed. I still need to break these in more and I've had them for a while but it takes time with converse. This jacket is so warm and I've been looking for a faux shearling collar jacket like this for a while! This weekend was also such a relaxing and casual couple days in the city. Spent the weekend at Colin's and saw some friends for the Superbowl. Not going to lie, I passed out after halftime. :) Insider Secret (for

Feb 1, 2018

Lifestyle

How I Budget My Money

I'm writing things on my blog that I'm super passionate about and you would've never guessed this 5 years ago.. but I NOW love to budget my money. Back in the day if I had something I was saving for like a Cancun high school graduation trip, I would save the money because there was something I needed it for. But when you have to save for "just in case" you REALLY don't want to. You'd rather buy a handbag or a vacation because why not. It wasn't until I literally had a change

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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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2021 FAVORITES

NEW ON THE BLOG

White Fur

How to Transform a Wooden Desk

Frayed Coat

Leopard Me

Travel Diaries: Puerto Vallarta

Casual Converse

How I Budget My Money

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