It was my first time in Chi Town, and us girls really whooped it up! Chicago is simply incredible! With its diverse architecture, modern skyscrapers, the lakefront and river with its cool bridges, its a city that is incomparable. I've always heard that either you are a NYC person or Chicago person, and I totally disagree. I love them both so much. Just like NYC, Chicago has its own authentic charm. Its young, hip, laid-back, less fast paced and loud, and has wider and cleaner sidewalks, and less tourists for sure. It has the beauty and grandiosity of a city, with the friendliness of a Midwest small town. The hotel, restaurant, and bar scene is a cosmopolitan's dream come true! Lucky for me, its just as close of a plane ride (1.5 hours) as it is to NYC!
Laura and I left our babies in the good hands of our hubbies, and jet over to Chicago, where we had a joyful/ tearful reunion at the W Hotel City Center upon arriving on Friday. We clinked glasses and vowed to make this an annual tradition. All weekend we caught up on our lives, ate at amazing restaurants, sipped on fine cocktails, strolled through the city (we had beautiful warm weather), went on an architectural cruise tour, and did a lot of sight-seeing (by foot, boat, and elevators!). It had all the makings of a girls weekend: shopping, make-overs, photo shoot, dining, and dancing! We randomly found ourselves at the right time and place at the famous Michigan Avenue's Nordstroms, and were squeezed into an ultimate glamorous Smashbox cosmetics event that was all booked up. Couldn't have asked for perfect timing since we were just about to head back to our hotel to get ready for our Saturday evening plans. VA-VA-VOOM make-overs with fake eyelashes, hair styled, and one photo shoot with celebrity photographer Steven Khan later.... as well as in our new outfits from our earlier shopping spree, and we were ready to party! I don't think I have danced as much as we did that night on the rooftop of the Wit hotel, since my wedding night! I guess that's what happens when two fabulous mommies of toddlers get all dolled up in a cool, hip city! It was a much needed break for us hard-working mommies, and we took full advantage of it!
Cloud Gate, Millenium Park..... also known as the "bean".
Can you spot me in the reflection of the Bean? ;) Hint: I am waving!
Friday night dinner at Paris Club
Chicago River architectural boat cruise..... very fascinating!
Learned so much about Chicago's lovely skyline and history!
Our Smashbox cosmetics photo shoot:
At the top of the John Hancock building..... 96th floor. Best view from the ladies restroom!! HA!
Saturday night dancing queens..... we didn't take off our dancing shoes until 2am!
Bye Bye Chi Town!!! Aerial view from the plane. Can't wait to go back again!!!
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