9 months and no stretch marks?I made it to 9 months with no stretch marks! Being young, I was definitely worried how my body would cope with the ultimate stretching from making a baby. Thanks to...
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Our Maternity PhotoshootFor our maternity photoshoot, I wanted something that felt like "us." Being in February, we were a little limited on shoot locations in freezing Chicago. We decided - what...
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the perfect age to have a babyStarting a family is a really big decision! There is so much responsibility that comes a long with having a baby. So how do you know when you're the right age to consider...
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Training the puppies for a newbornWith two relatively young dogs running around the apartment, we knew it was time to buckle down and get these pups well-trained before the baby arrives...
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Why I started bloggingI began toying with the idea of blogging/vlogging when I was in 6th grade. 2006...Can you believe that?! I was obsessed with makeup and fashion, always looking...
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My Second TrimesterThey were not kidding when they said you get all your energy back in the second trimester. Harness it while you can...
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our "babymoon"Our "babymoon" was the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
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What's in my purseLeaving the house pregnant is a struggle sometimes. You never know when hunger or nausea will strike. See below for all my essentials! These are items that I love and...
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Moroccan mint tea recipeI'm Indian and we love our chai, but Moroccan mint tea stole my heart.
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My pregnancy workout routineTaking a step back from my regular routine.
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My morning routineYour morning routine does SO much to set the tone of your day and really your spirit/attitude. I'm not a morning person, but I've learned to be with two pups crying at the gate. It...
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my first TrimesterLooking back on my first trimester, comparing to what I've read and heard from other women...I had it easy! Not trying to brag at all, but I was totally bracing myself for the...
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IT'S A BOY!!!!!Along with being slightly impatient, Drew and I decided to open our gender envelope in private, before our gender reveal.
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A christmas themed Gender revealWhen planning our baby's gender reveal, we wanted to have a fun way to announce it without being too lame or basic. With a lot of family and friends in town in December...
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We're expecting our first child!We couldn't be more excited to welcome our first child together! We're embracing this blessing and personally, I can't wait to take on this journey. I've been playing...
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My 25th Birthday!Little did some of my friends know, but I was pregnant during my 25th birthday. Can't a preggy mama still have fun on her birthday though?! Through in some mocktails and...
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easy Friendsgiving tablescapeEvery year my college friends get together for a "friendsgiving." I decided to host this year and wanted to adult a little. I decided to go for one long table so every...
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the perfect wedding dressI'm a pretty decisive person. So I had essentially already chosen my wedding dress via Pinterest. I rounded up my bridal party and we went to Viero Bridal in Chicago...
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our dream wedding venueFinding a venue in Chicago was certainly a challenge with about 300 people on our guest list. We wanted a very open space that would be great for entertaining and got just...
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My wedding Hair and Make upI booked my hair and make up artist for the wedding through Bianca Sansosti Artistry. I am VERY specific about my make up. I actually was considering doing my make up...
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designing my indian lenghaDesigning my Indian gown was not an easy process. I had two weeks in India to get it done (along with bridesmaids and groomsmen attire). The first week we spent going to...
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beautiful Wedding FlowersWe hired Fragrant Design to add the perfect touch to our ceremony and reception. I'm not super specific about flowers - they're always going to be gorgeous! So once I...
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Our vowsWriting our vows was easily one of the tasks on our to-do list with the most pressure. We wanted every word to be meaningful. We wanted to promise each other the world...
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the ceremony at fourth presbyterianOur ceremony at Fourth Presbyterian Church was absolutely gorgeous. We knew we wanted to get married in a Church. The church we are members at, along with other...
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the rehearsal at CelesteWhen looking for a rehearsal dinner spot in Chicago, we initially wanted an outdoor venue. We looked at places along the river and lake, but weren't impressed with the...
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An elegant Bridal Shower My mom and sister did a phenomenal job planning my bridal shower in Wheaton, IL at the Arrowhead Golf Club. It was an all-white affair, which I thought was so chic in the...
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My Bridal shower dressesWhen you're a bride going down the traditional route, you're going to need a handful of white dresses to get you through all the pre-wedding events. I had two bridal showers: one...
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my Miami Bachelorette partyAll the deets of my Miami bachelorette party!
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how many bridesmaids?!Choosing bridesmaids...where do you start? I'm not a person with a huge friend group. So how did I end up with with 11 BRIDESMAIDS?! I partially blame my now husband...
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planning my own weddingTackling planning my own wedding and how I did it.
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Adding to our family - Meet Xena!Our family got a little bigger and a lot fluffier! Meet our newest pup.
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Our first apartmentLooking for a spacious apartment in the city was hard! We wanted to stay in the River North area and had already seen a few listings. Drew lived in Eight-O-Five in a one...
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my first puppy - Meet Jordan!For as long as I can remember, I've wanted my own puppy. We didn't grow up with any dogs, but all my cousins had pups that I would treat as my own. Once I graduated in...
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OUR ENGAGEMENT - i said yes!As I got to know Drew better, I very quickly realized that he was the man I wanted to share my life with. Once he and I had the talk about our future together, every day was...
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How I met my future husbandAfter a long day of packing and cleaning up my apartment to prepare for an upcoming move, I decided to meet up with some friends. We ended up in River North for a friend of...
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photoshoot w/ Jeremy fuderWorking with Jeremy Fuder was so fun! We tried out a few different visions with each outfit, even including water as an element for a wet look. Jeremy is such a talented...
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photoshoot w/ Dilli DarziI did a photoshoot for South Asian wedding gown designer, Dilli Darzi at the Drake Hotel. Shot by Gerber + Scarpelli, the designs of the outfits and the details of...
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photoshoot w/ TOny & NativestiloSo fun hitting up Millennium Park for a shoot with Tony. Styled by The Nativestilo from my own closet, we put together this layered look. Check out our favorite pics...
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competing in the Miss Il USA PageantMy thoughts, feelings, and views post-pageant!
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photoshoot w/ Timothy nguyenI had a blast during this shoot with Timothy Nguyen and my best friend, Hanna. It was chilly in the city around this time, but it made for a beautiful fall shoot. Below are a few of...
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