Sanity Secrets: Marcy Twete from the Career Girl Network

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Marcy Twete is THE Career Girl. A Minnesota native, she founded the Career Girl Network in Minneapolis and expanded her mission to connect women in business to Chicago. She is also the author of You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works, Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step…

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Beauty Services Under 30 Minutes!

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Love to sneak out of the office for a quick beauty fix? Don’t worry, we won’t tell! Yes, we all love the good old ‘mani-pedi during lunch’ trick but here are some other fabulous beauty service you can sneak into your schedule! All under 30 minutes!  1. Blowout Blow-outs: A quick 30minute or less (depending…

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Spring: The Shoes, The Colors, The Nail Spas!

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Spring is finally here and we are so excited to start shopping for the season’s latest sandals and heels! But, it is important to remember to pair  the perfect shoes with the perfect nail polish!  Not up to speed with the latest trends? Here are some of our favorite shoes, nail polishes and the perfect…

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New PrettyQuick Features!

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Noticed anything different on PrettyQuick? Introducing: PrettyQuick’s NOW button and latest distance features!   What’s all this fuss about? Let’s see… faster and closer pampering!  Yes please! How will these make your life even more awesome? Allow us to illustrate….     Scenario #1: Your crush sends you a text. Oh, you have a date? Congrats! Hold…

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Tracy Adduci Salon: The Hair Genius of River North

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Whether you’re getting a cut, color, blow-out, or up-style, the Tracy Adduci Salon is a reigning champion for all things hair in the River North neighborhood. Formerly known as Blo-dri, this former blowout bar is now a full-service Aveda salon headed by owner  and Aveda award-winning color expert, Tracy Adduci. In addition to their hair genius,…

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Sanity Secrets: Spa Travel Gal

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The Spa Travel Gal, Ava Roxanne, is quite the busy-bee. Not only is she a triple-threat (writer, financial analyst, and mom), but Ava is also the fabulous Spa Travel Gal. How does she find the time?! Even while she is meeting a deadline at work or driving her kids to school, she stays gorgeous with…

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Spa Space: Pampering Oasis in the West Loop

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Featured in Lucky, People, Allure and Refinery 29 (just to name a few) Spa Space is the hottest Spa in the West Loop. An urban oasis for all things pampering, Spa Space is a favorite among Chicago’s most fabulous urbanites as well as celebrities such as Gabrielle Union and Oprah. Spa Space is perfect for a…

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The Star Treatment: Where to get your Icon-Inspired Look!

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Trying to look like some of the most iconic beauties of the century seems like something unachievable. Until now! We have compiled a list of the most fabulous beauty icons, their signature looks and the best places in Chicago to find your very own last-minute luxury! Now, this is not about copying the looks from…

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George the Salon: Master Styling in River North

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Stylist to power ladies such as Oprah and first lady Michelle Obama, George is one of the most sought after stylist in the city. In addition, George the Salon’s work has been highlighted by Allure Magazine as their pick for cut and color in Chicago. When I decided it was time for a new look, I…

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The Beauty of Fashion: Member Exclusives Launch Party

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Last week, breakthrough beauty site PrettyQuick.com celebrated its ‘Member Exclusives Program’ launch by bringing together Chicago’s beauty and fashion scene for an evening of style and innovation. The event took place at Goran Coban Salon one of PrettyQuick’s hand-picked partner salons and spas, located in River North. This beautiful loft was the perfect space to feature models, styled by…

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