LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE A nice stiff drink, an Au Cheval burger, juicy burrito from de pasada, trivia, taco al pastor on big star patio at 2pm, brioche french toast, these are a few of our favorite things. I am really excited to announe a very fun, very cool philanthropic event [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Tom Dreesen,Taylor Morris, Danielle Kelly, Katherine McPhee, Gary Sinise, Sammy Davis This past weekend the Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the “Inspiration to Action” dinner raising over $300,000 for quadruple amputee Taylor Morris’ Smart Home. The private dinner held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at The Montgomery [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE TUESDAY JUNE 18 Zoovies at Lincoln Park Zoo-CLUELESS the Movie What: Free movies at the Lincoln Park Zoo Where: Lincoln Park Zoo Time: After dusk Cost: FREE to attend BUT Food, wine and beer concessions available. VIP Experience is $59;  No outside food or beverages permitted [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE This past week had us at different events in the city. From Denim Darlings at Nellcote to the floral fashion extravaganza Fleurotica and the Gene Siskel Film Center Benefit to honor Gwyneth Paltrow. These ladies were our pick for ‘Best Dressed on the Scene’ and now [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Gwyneth Paltrow 2013 Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award recipient People magazine’s ‘Most Beautiful’ person of 2013 Gwyneth Paltrow  added another accolade which has included an Academy Award, SAG, Golden Globe & Emmy, when she was honored and presented with the Gene Siskel Film Center of the [...]

For most of us our involved fathers has had some type of impact in our lives. Some of our favorite Chicago Dads-Melvin Jefferson, Trey Berre  and Rich Varnes give us insights into fatherhood and legacy they wish to leave their children. Melvin Jefferson II Melvin Jefferson aka DJ Hash is the other half of ChiTownFashionista’s [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Here are a few links to some of the web articles we found interesting this week. Theaster Gates We’re not the only ones hot for artist Theaster Gates, he was feted at Art Basel by some of the art worlds deep pocketed collectors [VOGUE MAGAZINE] Trunk [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Lush green leaves, thick long twigs, ethereal flower goddess, dramatic winding of lush green moss, this was not your ordinary fashion show. Last night amongst some of Chicago’s well heeled, and may I add some of the best dressed group of ladies and gents we’ve seen [...]

Art Basel the mecca of Contemporary Art shows will officially commence tomorrow in Switzerland following a VIP opening that reportedly included Leonardo DiCaprio, mega billionaire Roman Abramovich and a $12 million Alexander Calder mobile sale. But if you are unable to make it to Basel, we’ve compiled a list of MUST NOT MISS art exhibits here in [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Lesley Prizant, Carolina Jayaram Megan Williams, Amelia Eaton, Azeeza Khan, Corri McFadden, Samantha Saifer Berngard, Lynne Bredfeldt On the Scene last night we attended the Chicago Artists Coalition kickoff party for their big event taking place June 29-Starving Artist 2013 (A MUST attend) which was held [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE   Many times, the people that work behind the scenes making the scene rarely get recognized for their work. SociaLifeChicago will spotlight the amazing people that make you, your organization and your event look great. Merrell Hollis, celebrity makeup artist who’s work has been featured on [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE   “If you don’t wake up everyday excited to go do what you’re doing then you shouldn’t be doing it… love what you do, otherwise it’s a waste of your time, creative energy and life.” fashion blogger Jacey Duprie Damsel in Dior blogger Jacey Duprie was [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE   TUESDAY JUNE 11 Chicago’s Denim Darlings*PICK OF THE WEEK* What: Henry & Belle, K Amato and Blues Jean Bar present Chicago’s Denim Darlings hosted by Lynne Bredfeldt, Amelia Eaton, Azeeza Desai Khan, Corri McFadden, Mel Muoio, Samantha Saifer Berngard Where: Nellcote 833 W. Randolph Street [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE Chicago to Host 2014 ITU World Triathlon Series Race and 2015 Grand Final The International Triathlon Union (ITU)  announced it selected  USA Triathlon and  Chicago to host events as part of the 2014 and 2015 ITU World Triathlon Series (WTS), including the 2015 ITU World Triathlon Grand [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE That moment when you realize your favorite dress does not want to go over your hips? That happened and I came to the realization that something had to be done about it. If you’ve ever felt like this or looking for a challenge to get in [...]

LIKE | FOLLOW | PIN | INSTAGRAM | SUBSCRIBE This week fitness was on our mind, from the different fitness gears for guys and gals HERE to get you through your preferred workouts,  Summer body fitness challenge HERE to the announcement of the Triathlon to be hosted in Chicago HERE. It’s only right that this [...]