I’m pretty stoked to have traded in NYC’s sticky heat for Chicago’s cool breeze…even if it is just for 3 days! Our hotel is right on the water, overlooking Lake Michigan, and I’m in complete summer mode (luckily all I packed were denim cut-offs and tiny dresses). The more people I see out and about with their tanned legs and beach towels, the closer I am to running to the nearest swim shop and buying that bikini I completely forgot to pack. I’ve got this Saturday off and I plan on hitting Navy Pier and showering my evening with grunge over in Wicker Park. I like it here.

Currently sharing bits of my adventure here on Twitter and Instagram (natalieoffduty)!

I cannot wait to meet all of my Chicago readers in person! It’s going to be well, pretty rad.

Getting up extra early for work is so worth it when I’m working with the iconic beauty brand, REVLON, along with Glamour magazine. I showed up to the set feeling very goth in an all black look, a velvet kimono, and copper choker. This always happens when it’s gloomy and wet outside. Turns out, I did end up getting a very sultry, dark look with a jade green smokey eye. Our shoot continues today here in the city and I’m excited to see what my next makeup look will be today. 

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