Chicago with your closest friends is the best way to spend a weekend in the city, especially a weekend in the summer. With picture perfect restaurants, drinks with a view and endless outdoor activities, let’s start planning your next girl’s trip to Chicago.
Chicago Winter Bucket List 2.0
Last year, I created a short Winter Bucket List (read more here) on the blog and to my surprise, it’s now become my most read, saved, and shared post OF ALL TIME. I found myself creating a short list on…
Where Did September Go?
If you’re anything like me, you’re currently thinking “Where the hell did September go??” For a relaxed and calm month, it sure went by fast. After a crazy first half of 2017, it has been nice taking the last couple of…
Check In: The Ace Hotel, Chicago
A hotel that is dog-friendly, has delicious eats, and a rooftop bar, sign me up. Situated across from the new Google office and blocks from Restaurant Row, the Ace Hotel is located in what some would say is the up-and-coming neighborhood…
Chicago Summer Bucket List
The snow has finally melted, and the sunlight lasts beyond 8pm, some might say summer is beginning in Chicago. Last winter I created a bucket list to encourage myself to travel outside my neighbor and explore exhibits throughout the city….
Chicago Local: The Robey
If you wander the streets of Wicker Park (or are a Chicago local), you’ve most likely been awaiting the opening of The Robey. I was thrilled to see that it had recently opened — and even more thrilled to see that…
Chicago Local: Park & Field
If you live in Chicago, I think you’d agree that there is a new restaurant/bar/venue opening every minute (maybe a little exaggerated), but you get the idea. It’s both a blessing and a curse. I have an on-going list on…
Chicago Staycation: The Waldorf Astoria Chicago
We found ourselves with a long weekend a few weeks back, and my husband and I figured it was a great time to take advantage of the slow season. Travel Tip: January & February are dead months for Chicago hotels….
Guide to Chicago Theater
I’ll be the first one to admit, I definitely do not take full advantage of what Chicago’s theater scene has to offer. But as I stated, I am resolved to mix things up this year, and I am excited to…
2017 Bucket List
Holy sh*t, you guys, it’s 2017. With a new year, comes new plans. New travel plans. Where will be I be going in 2017? How will The Casual Luxury be changing? What can you expect from me? While I have been…
Chicago Pizza: Your Go-To Guide
If there is one thing I cannot say no to, it’s Chicago Deep Dish Pizza.. and a glass of champagne. After a long a week or let’s be honest, day, sometimes all you need is a slice of pizza. One…
Best Brunches in Chicago
I’ve received a lot of feedback from you guys lately, and first off, I have to say THANK YOU! I had multiple people ask for more Chicago based”guides/advice. So here we go! One of my favorite parts of Chicago is…
