Showing posts with label downtown. Show all posts
Showing posts with label downtown. Show all posts

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Wall of Frames?

Another season, another switch up.

Hey guys.
Happy Sunday! So this morning, I woke up with an idea in mind. Each weather season, I find myself trying to switch things around in my apartment. Now I only do this because I know I won't be moving anytime soon. In fact, I've promised myself that I'd be in this apartment until I pack my bags and move to my [future] husband's house. I mean, who likes moving? Not me!

While I was away in school, I'd always dreamed of living in a loft or a high-rise building overlooking Lake Michigan or Downtown Chicago, but after I graduated, I immediately got a job after NCLEX (thank God) and had little time to shop around for apartments...so, I settled. My current space isn't bad at all- I live on the 14th floor and Lake Michigan is right behind the building. But that's by the way.

I love interior decoration; styling, and all things of the Art world, so putting things together in my cozy space comes easy for me. I thought: If I were to live in a loft, my decors would be rustic or industrial; and if it were to be a high-rise building, it'd be modern. Right now, I'm kinda everywhere- bedroom is sorta nautical/mid-modern, and my living room is...just there.

Last year, I had started a Wall of Frames section in an area between my bedroom and bathroom, but then I soon realized the space was just too small and wasn't living up to my expectations, and that's when I thought: why don't I fill up a space with wall-clocks!? 
I didn't go crazy on my purchases. The clocks bought from Target, Marshall's and T.J. Maxx had reasonable price tags. I postponed my trip to IKEA (they have beautiful, inexpensive clocks!). 


I'm not fully satisfied with the look. I need to add 2-3 more clocks [I promise I won't go crazy with it].



How is your apartment/home styled?
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Monday, March 7, 2016

Almost Spring!

If you live in Chicago, you'll understand how frustrated people can get with the bipolar weather. It teases us with 50 degrees one day, then goes below 0 the next day. Then snow storm the following day...like pause! Anyway, I'm used to the weather and I try not to get too excited.

Today it was 58 degrees and I seized the opportunity to step out, seeing as it'll be nice out for the next few days (while I'll be at work). So, I grabbed my friend, Funke and we headed downtown. We went to eat at Cheesecake Factory, and then browsed through stores at Water Tower. 

I'm wearing a boyfriend blazer that I made fitted, using a belt!



Blazer- H&M (old), Belt & Boots- ASOS (Here), Pants- GoJane (old), 
Funke used her Sony camera to take these beautiful photos!

Have a great week guys!
xxxo
C.U.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

New In: Dear Zara...

...thank you.
Hey guys!

So today I walked into a Zara store downtown Chicago and I was glad.

Three months ago, I ordered the Zara I-basic sandal in beige and orange and was displeased when my package arrived because they sent me the red and purple version of it >:(
Red & Purple

Beige & Orange



Welp I had returned it to be exchanged for my original purchase but they did a refund instead...and I had since then forgotten the shoes.

So while walking the streets of Michigan, I walked into Zara with my friend where I spotted the all black pair and fell in love.


My new pair in black

***I know I'm into neutral colors, but black seems to be taking over. HELP***

They also have this in blue & green.

I love Zara shoes because they're so chic! You should check em out if you haven't.





xxxo

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

DT Roaming

Hi guys!
Ella and I went out to apply for jobs. The streets were calm, stores were beautiful, and the people amazing!
It was a long day however, but we hope it was fruitful.

Michigan+WaterTower+Casting+ForeverYogurt














Ella & China (Chi-Xtine)




Enjoy your week and break!

Congrats to all graduates!

xxxo