In a Nut Shell

7:00 AM
My boyfriend Marc and I made our very own peanut butter from scratch. We simply mixed dry roasted, lightly salted peanuts, honey and vegetable oil in a blender, to taste. You can substitute...

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The Way the Cookie Crumbles

10:00 AM
Are you a cookie fiend? Me too! I once ate a whole bag of Oreos in one sitting. My love has been made into a new form--a buttery spread. English Biscoff cookies have...

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Roses are Fed

11:00 AM
I ventured to new Lakeview eatery Native Foods Café (1023 W. Belmont Ave.) before an Octavarius show at ComedySportz one Sunday this fall. After a delish Scorpion Burger—homemade blackened Tempeh, chipotle sauce, romaine,...

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Love, Loss, and What I Saw

2:35 PM
The production of "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" is a journey into women's lives through fashion. You fell head over heels for your date at prom while dressed in an 80's Madonna-inspired frock, were mortified...

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Miley Cyrus at TOPSHOP

6:02 AM
Yesterday was the grand opening of TOPSHOP in Chicago. On my way to work I received a scone and gift card. At about 10:45am, my colleague received a text that her friend saw...

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Cupcake at Bleeding Heart

5:09 AM
Ever since starting my cupcake reviews, I've been meaning to try Bleeding Heart Bakery. It finally happened! The "punk rock pastry" shop, with locations in Roscoe Village, West Town (this new locale also...

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Carson Kressley at Chicago's In-Fashion Shopping Fest

5:29 AM
Carson Kressley, known for Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and his new Carson Nation show on OWN - the Oprah Winfrey Network (and new song titled "Tough Go Shopping," with line "When the...

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Go "Warm" Turkey

5:44 AM

Costa Rican Paradise

9:39 PM

Beauty Review: Sally Hansen - Real Nail Polish Strips

9:16 PM
Chips. Snags. Smudges. Nail polish application can be frustrating. When discovering Sally Hansen's new salon effects product Real Nail Polish Strips, I jumped at the opportunity to give it a whirl. The nails come in...

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The British ARE Coming!

8:27 PM
The British ARE coming! This afternoon, TOPSHOP/TOPMAN erected signage in front of the old Borders—and soon-to-be fabulous—building at 500 Michigan Avenue, officially announcing its fall 2011 opening to passersby.  Straight from the British...

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Spring Accessorizing

12:24 PM
Discovery Clothing Company also has beautiful spring shoes and accessories, also under $25! Add some spring in your step with exciting espadrilles, playful pumps or sunny sandals! To make your outfit pop, complete...

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Spring Fling with Discovery Clothing

9:20 PM
Discovery Clothing Company, Chicago’s largest independently owned discount retailer, unveiled its spring trend report—from head to toe. Spring is all about color! Top hues of the season are a mix of bold and...

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South of the Border

1:53 PM
Last night was a girls' night in--Mexican style--complete with a homemade casserole, guacamole...and margaritas! We layered a casserole dish with rice, tomatoes, black beans, tomato sauce, sweet onions, yellow peppers and topped with cheese, garlic powder,...

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French Toast for Dinner: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce

2:12 PM
  My cousin and I decided to make a fun dinner one night. I had sweet potato gnocchi in my cabinet and we couldn't think of a complementary sauce. After some online research,...

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Guilt-Free Spaghetti

5:57 PM
1. - 2. Slice spaghetti squash in half, along the length of the fruit. 3. - 4. Carve out the inside guts of the squash with a fork. 5. Cook up a yummy sauce....

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Bakin'

7:42 PM
On my second visit to Lakeview's yummy eatery Bakin' & Eggs (3120 N Lincoln Ave), I indulged in a peppermint cupcake. The sweet, yet cool flavor is perfect for a pre- or post-holiday...

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I am a communications profesh with PR, social media and event experience, promoting consumer lifestyle brands. As a freelance journalist, I've splashed the pages of publications like Refinery29, Racked and Time Out. Additional creative outlets include snapping photos–finding the beauty in everyday life. I created Street To Runway to celebrate the changing fashion industry—where everyday folk inspire designers to create innovative collections. The blog has expanded to a resource where culture and creativity of all sorts collide. For more, visit RobinClement.com.

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