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I’m en route (so early!) to Chicago for a nice long weekend with my parents and sister and couldn’t be more excited for some unplugging and r&r. With that said, I thought I would roundup some of my favorite Chicago spots as one of the questions I most get e-mailed is recommendations for San Francisco, Chicago & New York. So below is my little ‘travel guide’ for my home city. I hope you enjoy!

Now wish me luck in the cold! Brr…

Favorite Brunch Spots:

Favorite Bars:

Favorite Places:

Favorite Dinner Spots:

Misc.:

  • The Bourgeois Pig (pick up a latte and a scone to go.)
  • Bittersweet (my family’s go-to for easy, quaint lunches) (Update: My mom has emailed me to inform me I must note that the pastries are the best part and all the reason to eat lunch just so you can follow it with dessert :) )
  • The Wit (rooftop bar. And, naturally, I love the name)
  • Sweet Mandy B’s (such delicious treats)
  • The Signature Room
  • Ann Sather (Cinnamon rolls!)

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travel // miami mindset

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Not too shabby a view for a morning run, eh?

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The most amazing kale salad at Yardbird

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The retro yet chic rooms at The James Royal Palm

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Breakfast at The Betsy Hotel (I’m obsessed)

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Some heat-essentials in my makeup kit: Benefit Posietint and Dallas, Clarins Eye Revive, Oribe Humidity Spray, Nars lip pencil and BareMinerals blush

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Fresh fruit and a soy cappuccino at The Delano

Some weeks of work are better than others aren’t they? Well this past weekend was hardly any sleep, so much time on my feet but the past few days I was able to play catch up and get some more Miami time in. Here’s a few snapshots of my time here.

Hope you’re having a good week! I’m now en route back to New York…happy to be going home but mentally preparing myself for snow…eep!

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fontainebleau lapis spa

My first stop in Miami was that of The Fontainebleau. I absolutely love that hotel – it’s Art Deco details, the food (amazing fish tacos), the staff and now, especially the spa. Lapis Spa was kind enough to invite me to experience two of their signature treatments and I proceeded to spend 4 blissful hours of resting, relaxing and indulging.

Bamboo Fusion Massage: This massage features the use of natural bamboo stalks and is equal parts relaxing as it is beneficial to your muscles. I emerged feeling energized and well rested.

The c.e.f. Facial: The second treatment I recieved was the classic european facial where my pores were revived and my skin got total TLC. My skin was cleansed, toned and overall revitalized. Just what it needed with this change of seasons!

The spa space itself is so impressive. Thousands of square feet, the spa is a true oasis. My favorite part? The steam room which is not only huge, but the steam is infused with eucalyptus every hour. The other best part? The attention to detail. Cucumber slices are provided to use in the steam room and fresh fruit as well as small cups of trail mix and orange-infused water and tea are ready aplenty. The showers are large with rain showerheads and the space to get ready after your treatments is roomy with blow dryers and styling tools at the ready.

Overall, it was a perfect start to my week down South and a big thanks to the team at The Fontainebleau for having me. If you can take a day to yourself, I highly recommend doing so at Lapis.

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