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April 8, 2023

Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago: High Fashion Meets World-Class dining

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Hey girl! As if I needed another reason to fall in love with Ralph Lauren, I recently discovered that the iconic designer has expanded to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. The Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago is an upscale and swanky bistro that fully encompasses the timeless classic brand in every aspect. Table of Contents My History with Ralph Lauren and High FashionThe Restaurant AmbianceService Fit for a QueenThe Freshest Seafood and CuisineRalph Lauren Clothing Store and Coffee ShopWorldwide Ralph Lauren Dining LocationsOverall Rating and[...]

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February 9, 2022

6 Tips to Make Your Hiking Outfit a Fashion Statement

Hey girl! If you're going to visit the Pacific Northwest, be sure to buy a quality pair of hiking boots. And definitely a rain jacket. Being the self-proclaimed queen of style and the girly-girl that I am, it took me awhile to come to terms with wearing something as casual and sporty as hiking shoes and attire. (The most sporty look I've ever worn are my golf outfits when hitting the course. But even those typically include a pretty cute mini skirt or golf dress to embrace my feminine nature!) If you're relating to this at all, stick with me. I've mastered th[...]

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January 31, 2022

Learn to Love Your Kitten Heels: AKA “Everyday High Heels”

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Hey, girl!  First off, let me lead by saying that I know kitten heels typically get a bad rap. But hear me out - the ones I’m going to talk about are not the same kitten heels you’ve probably heard your nana rant about still being in style. Or maybe that’s just mine…who by the way is a total fashionista – love you Nana! I have come to love kitten heels, and they have honestly saved my life (and my feet). Don’t get me wrong, I have the super high heels too, but kitten heels, which are 2-inches or less, are my go-to everyday[...]

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January 31, 2022

Over-the-Knee Boots: A Winter Must-Have

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Hey, girl!  I’ve raved about over-the-knee boots before, and that’s because they’re one of my winter go-to items for classic style. These boots are quite versatile – I wear them with miniskirts, jeans or tight pants, even with long sweaters worn as dresses! I have a variety of over-the-knee boots, but my favorites are my elegant black ones with the gold zipper running up the outer side and a small chunky heel from ShoeDazzle. The heel size makes them ideal for wearing all day without my feet hurting, which is why I wear them more often than say my grey knee-highs with the 5-inch stiletto that req[...]

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January 31, 2022

Faux Leather Leggings: An Absolute Blessing

Hey, girl!  Want to know how I make the fall and winter seasons my absolute glamour months? With well-fitted faux leather leggings, of course! You might be wondering why “faux leather”? Well, have you ever actually tried to put on real leather pants? I’ll save you the trouble and say, don’t even think about it because it simply won’t happen without some serious elbow grease. On another note, I won’t sit here and pretend to be a super environmentally conscious activist, but I’m a sane human being who will occasionally jump through a few hoops[...]

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January 31, 2022

New Year, New Closet: How to Clean Your Closet

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Hey, girl!  It’s time for a serious makeover – for your closet. There is no better way to cleanse your mental AND physical space than by giving your closet the much-needed detox it’s been craving…and one you’ve probably been neglecting, no matter what time of year it is. If you’re a self-proclaimed fashion guru like myself, you probably have way more clothes than you do closet space. Some of us simply don’t live in luxury suites with our own boudoirs the size of other people’s apartments like the Montevega twins do…at least not yet we do[...]

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Author 🤓📚 SHE THAT BRAVES THE PAGE. ✍🏽 Content Creation, Beauty + Wellness, & Style ✨ Multipassionate #entrepreneur 🛩🌏👠🎻🎹🍵⛳️ Sincerely, Ashlea 💋 #lifestyleblogger 💋 www.aehearn.com

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Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE sho Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE shout-out to my loving boyfriend for sitting through 2.5 hours of Richard Wagner for date night! I’m truly spoiled… 😘😘

The iconic @lyricopera has kicked off it’s 2023/24 season with an incredible performance of The Flying Dutchman — it is truly the gut-wrenching, and probably lesser known, love story of the infamous cursed man damned to roam the earth for all eternity (I’m thinking of Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean if you catch my reference!) 🎭

Read all the details for this heart-shattering performance and get tickets ➡️ @chicagostarmedia #LINKINBIO 

There are only THREE performances left! So don’t miss the opportunity to see this internationally-known opera artists sing their hearts out in German for the following dates:

✨ Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2pm
✨ Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2pm
✨ Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm 

#lyricopera #opera #chicago #theflyingdutchman #richardwagner #german #datenight #theloop #downtownchicago
Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Symphony Ball this weekend! The organization raised $1 million through the sold-out concert and gala that will go towards supporting the symphony’s educational and community outreach programs. 

Internationally known @lkavakos gave a sensational performance of Tchaikovsky that literally blew the crowd away. And the incredible @riccardomutimusic conducted the concert, including a selection of Italian operas, after being honored for his newly accepted role as Music Director Emeritus for Life! 👏🏽🎻

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago hosted the exquisite gala dinner and after-party (and for those who haven’t visited @fschicago it is truly a gorgeous hotel!!!) 

Huge thank you to @chicagosymphony and @hsund21 for the invitation to this spectacular event ❤️❤️

So excited to be a new member of the @csooverturecouncil and become even more involved in spreading the love and education of music, a cause so dear to my heart!!! 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all about the glamorous Symphony Ball in my new blog ✨

#chicagosymphonyorchestra #cso #orchestra #musician #violinist #symphonyball #musiceducation #gala #downtownchicago #fourseasonshotel #chicago #classicalmusic #composer
Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy H Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy Hour menu and other mouthwatering items at @iogodfrey recently! 🍰

This upscale River North lounge is open YEAR-ROUND and has the most luxurious vibes. Whether you’re planing date night or a fun outing with friends, I|O Godfrey at @godfreyhotelchicago is totally the place to be. 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all the yummy details of their new menu and my tasting experience in my new blog. With everything from flavorful lamb lollichops to sorbet cocktails with pop rocks that taste like absolute heaven, you will be DROOLING by the end.🍸

And don’t miss their upcoming Halloween event on Saturday October 28 starting at 8pm ➡️ GodfreyHalloween.com

📍127 West Huron and Lasalle, Chicago, IL 

👗 Outfit by @spiritualgangster as seen on the lovely @kendalltoole 💕 (my newest favorite golf dress!)

#iogodfrey #chicago #rivernorth #lounge #upscale #chicagorestaurants #chicagobars #foodanddrink #foodblogger #restaurantreview #restaurants #downtownchicago #godfreyhotel #chicagohotel
Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has of Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has officially started in Chicago with the @nightmareonclarkstreet haunted house opening to the public TODAY!!! 🎃

This super spooky pop-up is a @chicagobucketlist collaboration with @bambooclubchicago just south of Wrigley Field and runs through October 31st. Explore the multi-level house, which includes an upstairs bar halfway through! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio for @nightmareonclarkstreet to purchase tickets.

General Admission tickets are $19.95 for haunted house access only. VIP tickets are also available for $29.95 and includes: 

🍸 A Halloween cocktail, Jell-O shot syringe or soda
💀 VIP check-in
⌛️ Express entry 

#spookyszn #hauntedhouse #nightmareonelmstreet #chicago #chicagothingstodo #autumn #wrigleyville #halloween
Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @st Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @stjohn for the @service_club_of_chicago “Day on the Terrace” fashion show last week! I can finally check runway model off my long list of childhood dreams 🤩👠 

📸 @johnreillyphotography 

#runway #serviceclubofchicago #downtownchicago #thepeninsulahotel #stjohn #modellife
Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather F Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather FINALLY decided to arrive here in Chicago 🌞🥩🍷 #grillseason
So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Serv So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Service Club of Chicago’s Day on the Terrace fashion show next month, which will help raise money for their Philanthropic Grant Fund! Guess which outfit I’ll be wearing in the comments below ⬇️ 👀 Huge thank you to the lovely @candidcandace for thinking of me as a fellow guest model!!! 💕💕💕

The show will take place Monday, August 7 from 11am - 4pm at @thepeninsulachi hotel 👠

Tickets start at $295 for individuals with sponsorships available, and include: 

🍸 11am - Pre-show cocktails
💃🏽 11:45am - Runway show
🥗 12:30pm - Lunch
🥂 2pm - After Party!

Fashion brands include some of Michigan Avenue’s finest:

@aliceandolivia | @annefontaine | @contessa.bottega | @eldapatriciadelarosa | @laurenleinfashiondesign | @maxmara | @mira_couture | @neimanmarcusmichiganavenue | @stjohn | @sylwia_fashion_design | @yorkfur | @petermillar | @suitsupply | @tedbaker 

Head to the #linkinbio ➡️ @service_club_of_chicago ⬅️ to grab your ticket, sponsorships, table add-ons, and raffles!

#fashionshow #stjohn #fitting #model #serviceclubofchicago #chicago #michiganavenue #designer #fashionbrands #highfashion #downtownchicago
Business trips learning from the best coaches arou Business trips learning from the best coaches around the globe on faith, family, and finances. Forever grateful for this type of life-changing personal development you rarely find anywhere else. 🇺🇸🙏🏽 #ILD #conference #fire #eof #ecommerce
Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious scramble with Aidan’s family for Father’s Day! ❤️❤️ Needing more country club golf outings this summer ASAP ⛳️ (BTW if you’re ever in Pennsylvania, Sunnybrook Golf Club has excellent food on Grill Night!) #golfday
Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #murica #fourthofjuly #independenceday #americathebeautiful
This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve see This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve seen for @nascarchicago weekend!!! Let’s hope these storms pass so we can actually catch the two races now 😭🏎️ #nascar #streetracing #downtownchicago #nascarracing
A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera wen A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera went above and beyond with its decadent 2023 Wine Auction last month. Both Chicagoans and international visitors came out to raise their paddles high on 55 extraordinary lots and support their love for opera. 🍷

This three-day event was truly every wine lover’s dream, featuring private Featured Vintner Dinners, a Featured Vintner Reception to showcase all 31 vintners, and an auction atop the grand stage! 🎭

Head to the #linkinbio to read my latest blog and get all the juicy details, along with a full list of vintners — like Honored Guest @maisonjosephdrouhin and one of my favorite musical themed vintners @ariettawines 🎶

Big thank you to @alanagugg, Lyric Opera, and the incredible women on the planning committee for giving me and @chicagostarmedia the inside scoop in an early interview and inviting myself and @aidanpazan to come out and join you! 🥂 Amazing wine-colored dress from @nordstrom 💃🏽

#lyricopera #wineauction #winelovers #downtownchicago #vintner #blacktie #foodblogger #lifestyleblog #winereview #redcarpet #redcarpetlook #nordstromstyling
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