Behind the Scenes: Chicago


As promised, here's a little behind the scenes look at my trip to Chicago last week for a journalism conference. My friend Mary, who is our assistant photo editor at the paper, was kind enough to let me use her photos, which is fortunate because she is way more talented than I am. Most of these are of the fascinating buildings and the coffee shop we went to in Lincoln Park, which is probably my favorite part of Chicago. There are also some of Mity Nice, the restaurant a few of us ate at for dinner one night, and Mary also caught Jenn and I in action taking outfit shots. I decided to not use any that have other friends and coworkers in them in an effort to be considerate, although I know realize that I can easily use this blog for blackmail in the future. Consider everyone warned. Enjoy!











13 comments

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  2. You are so cute. Looks like it was a great trip!

    xo, Yi-chia
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  3. Thanks for this interesting short walk through Chicago where I haven´t ever been! I wish you further a pleasant stay :)

    xx
    Rena
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  4. These are great photos Elana! I so want to visit Chicago now - it looks like a lovely place to explore. Ha, I love the "Mean people are ugly" quote on the wall :)

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  5. haha, mean people are ugly. and those buildings - wow! :) I hope you had fun! :)

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  6. Looks like a fun trip. I especially like the last one with you grinning at the camera!

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  7. how awesome! i'm planning a trip to chicago soon. not sure when but i hope soon. you recommend? i will definitely have to come to you for some suggestions on sights, restos and shops! :)

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  8. looks like a fun time! that pig cafe looks yummy :)

    xo,
    kristyn

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  9. I've only been to the windy city once - would love for a chance to go back!

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  10. Such pretty photos and I love your dress! Also I want to be in Chicago right now! The best food, ever!

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  11. What a stunning city, you captured it so well - makes me want to go back for a visit!

    x The Pretty Secrets

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  12. I'm glad you had such a wonderful time in Chicago! I LOVE that city. So much. And the Bourgeois Pig was where I first met Alaina (my editor at The Everygirl) so I especially love that place. :) Isn't is just adorable inside? Perhaps one day we'll be in Chicago at the same time and then we can meet! That would be just lovely.

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  13. Hah, I love that first picture. :)
    Chicago looks so beautiful through your eyes, the buildings are so stunning and full of character and history. I'm drooling a little over those gorgeous mirrors in the restaurant, I've been on the lookout for a mirror with a pretty, vintage frame for a while now. It does sound like you had so much fun, it's really awesome that you get along so well with your coworkers that it ends up being a fun trip. (I think it's really considerate of you not to post photos of your coworkers, not every likes having pictures of them on the net and I think that's very sensitive of you to think of them.)

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