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 Photography © Jill Tiongco Photography It’s been quite a while since I have had a statement coat, but when you live in a climate where it’s winter more than it’s not, oftentimes your coat is your outfit. When I saw this black and white blanket coat on sale at Express I fell in love. The cocoon-shape and bold plaid give it a masculine feeling. While the soft wool and old-fashioned appeal bring a…

The holidays are a popular time to get engaged which means wedding planning excitement is now beginning for many couples. I put together a collection of the Chicago vendors and service providers we used for our wedding. They deserve all of the credit for bringing our special day to life. If you’re engaged (congratulations) and looking to be married in Chicago, I hope my list may be helpful to…

Photography © Jill Tiongco Parson’s Chicken and Fish is one of my favorite spots in Chicago.  Aside from being one of my favored interiors, it has some of the best chicken and fish you will find in the city.  Each cocktail is better than the next and you absolutely can’t go wrong with one of their signature frozen slushy drinks.  Try The Original Negroni – you will be thankful you did.  In the…

Photography © Jill Tiongco Wow!  What a year!  We had a blast in 2015 and continue to be thankful for another wonderful year.  We hope the year ahead brings you laughter, happiness, and success.  Excited to see what lies ahead in 2016!

  We want to wish you a heartfelt happy holiday! Thank you so much for all of the love and support you’ve shown us through Ticket & Tag. We love being able to explore Chicago style together and share it with all of you.

It’s always fun to get dressed up for all of the season’s holiday parties, but at my house Christmas is all about being cozy. We just returned from a weekend trip to Minnesota to celebrate Christmas with family. Here was my packing list for the weekend: pretty leggings, a soft sweater, feminine blouse, fur-topped hat, and blanket scarf. For weekend trips I try to pack light by bringing pieces I…

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

Photography © Jill Tiongco Photography I honestly can’t believe this was my first time to Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits! It’s no secret this is the place to go if you want good pie. I follow their lovely Instagram, pouring over the adorable backyard community gatherings, and can’t get enough of their key lime pie (which Antique Taco served at my rehearsal lunch). Plus, one of my top 5 reasons for…

Photography © John Konstantaras Sometimes a wrap coat can be difficult to style due to the bulk, but this one has become an essential piece of my wardrobe.  Although bulky the wrap coat is also feminine.  The structure, bold pattern, and draping lapels are what I love most about this particular one.  Combined those features give this coat a more dramatic effect.  Since there are so many different…

Holiday Around the Table

I am so excited that Thanksgiving is days away. I always enjoy going home for the holidays to enjoy the food and family! This year Tom and I are hosting Christmas for the first time as a married couple and I am already thinking of our tablescape. We actually have never spent a holiday together, so it is extra meaningful to us. As newlyweds, we have a beautiful collection of serving pieces we…

Photography © John Konstantaras On the weekends I am always trying to be comfortable while still making it known that I got dressed in real clothes (see ya leggings). This outfit does that for me. Denim on denim is so effortless and just feels like fall.  Pull the poncho on when you need to add some warmth and peel it off if the sunshine makes an appearance. My girlfriends gifted me this buttery…

Gift Guide Challenge: Art Effect

We are taking our one-stop challenge to Art Effect in Chicago.  Art Effect is one of our favorite local shops and there is no doubt you can complete all of your holiday shopping here.  Art Effect is full of unique jewelry, home decor, and clothing. The shop is located at 934 West Armitage in Chicago, but all of these items are available online.  Visit the store or check out the website to see…

Gift Guide Challenge: Paper Source

Holiday gift guides are nothing new so this year we wanted to take on a bit of a challenge – create gift guides that promote one-stop shopping. While some of us love to plan ahead and get started early, we all know there are others of us who wait until the last minute and sometimes get in a pinch where we have an hour to get the gifts we need (and wrap them) before showing up to family dinner! To…

Photography © John Konstantaras The last two weeks of Chicago weather have been a sweet little gift and it gave me the opportunity to bring out a few pieces I thought were packed away for good. I spent the week working on my balcony, taking Elvis on extra leisurely walks, and visiting The Bloomingdale Trail. With ground level parks and community art, this elevated path has added one more reason…

Soon enough hot apple cider will be back in your corner Starbucks – the universal sign of fall. And fall gets us excited for change in our closets. We love that it means time to layer up and play with textures. One trend we are investing in is lace up flats. This glitter version by J.Crew will be super versatile. Ponchos are back again! Lighter materials, like this one from Loft, solve the…

Photography © John Konstantaras When Jess and I started Ticket & Tag we weren’t sure exactly where to begin.  One thing we did know is that we wanted great photography.  We both immediately thought of our Uncle John.  John has worked as a photo editor and photojournalist for over 25 years.  He worked at the Chicago Tribune for 11 years as a sports picture editor, photo assignment editor, metro…

Now that my wedding is only a few weeks away, I have been day dreaming about what to pack for our Honeymoon in Hawaii. I am sure most brides would agree at this point money is feeling a little tight and as fun as it would be to buy new outfits, there isn’t always room in the budget to splurge. I’ve rounded up my favorite honeymoon looks and each piece is under $80 (most of them significantly…

Photography by Estrella Chacon Hands-down, one of the most fun parts leading up to my wedding was my bachelorette weekend in Austin, Texas this past June. Austin is my favorite city in the U.S. for many reasons – the food, the fashion, and Rainey Street so when I had the chance to experience it all with some of my best friends, I went for it! During my last trip to Austin, my girlfriends and I…