Aimée Mazzenga is an interior photographer. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jonny. Together, they love interior design, throwing dinner parties in their home, and dream of moving to Rome. She is a firm believer that everything is better with a French 75 in hand.    Ingredients:  1 oz Citadelle Gin 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice 2 oz champagne...

Nour Hijazi is a model and creative curator based in the DC area. Besides curating, her favorite hobby is exploring new restaurants and speakeasies.    Ingredients:  Three parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice One part tequila (Maestro Dobel) Squeeze of lime Mint garnish  Directions:  Combined three parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice ...

Mel Holmes is a Chicago-based stylist for Madewell, as well as a freelance interior and wardrobe stylist. She enjoys tending to her plants, spending time with her husband, and daydreaming about one day owning a pair of Gucci slides.   Ingredients:  1.5 oz gin 0.75 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz ss (2:1; w:w) 3 dashes lavender butters 1 teaspoon lizards...

Carlie Tasker is the founder and editor of her own namesake luxury travel and lifestyle website. She's a lover of cats, good gin, and loves being anywhere near the ocean.   Ingredients:  Large organic ruby red grapefruit Coarsely ground Himalayan salt Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water Gin of choice Cacao nibs Lime Ice Directio...

Nicole Mata is a Chicago native currently working as a User Interface Designer. She spends the majority of her time experimenting with color and eating tacos.    Ingredients:  2 oz Pimm's Blackberry and Elderflower  Ginger beer or regular ginger ale A few slices of cucumber  A few slices of lemon Some mint Directions:  Putting the cucumber, ...

Jyssica Yelas is a social media guru, fashion stylist, and Instagrammer living in Portland, OR. She started Style Opal as a fashion blog to document her shifting personal style, just as an opal evolves in its creation. She lives with her cat Kierra and can be found out and about capturing content on the city streets, or in her office helping com...

Audrey Swanson is the writer behind Freckles & Figs, a lifestyle blog that focuses on authenticity, humor, and overall realness. Her posts cover everything from fashion and health to personal development, beauty, and relationships. She loves going to hot yoga, cooking sneakily healthy meals for her friends and boyfriend, and drinking a glass...

Paige Mariah is a life and style blogger, as well as a marketing coordinator based in Chicago. If you're ever looking for her, she's most likely at a thrift store searching for the best deals or curled up on the couch watching a crime TV show. She thoroughly enjoys traveling and is always ready to capture her next adventure to share on her websi...

Whitney Adams is a sommelier turned YouTuber and on-camera host. Whitney's wine career started out with an obsession for Italian wine, which led her to her earning a certified sommelier title, popping up with celebrity chefs, and working with dynamic and award-winning wine programs at restaurants and in retail. On her YouTube channel, Whitney ta...

Madeline Metcalf is a Portland-raised wedding photographer. She often finds herself discovering new pockets of her city on a daily basis while also traveling around the globe with her camera in hand. Madeline shares her favorite cocktail recipe created by her good friend Jordan Hughes.    Ingredients: 1.5 Blanco tequila .75 ginger liqueur .5 ...

Caylee Willett lives in Chicago, Illinois and called the Ukrainian Village neighborhood home. In 2009, she started a personal blog, If You Seek Style, and now gladly spends the majority of her free time shooting her outfits and curating daily style moments for her Instagram. You can also find her catching sets at Thalia Hall and Pitchfork Music ...

Lauren Bremer is a hairstylist, a blogger, content creator, lifestyle photographer, and wanna-be interior designer. Her favorite things in life are road trips through the South, exploring thrift stores, late night bike rides, and hosting dinner parties that develop into impromptu dance parties. She spends an embarrassing amount of time drinking ...

Julien Garman is a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blogger who shares her inspiration for achieving an effortless style. She's also highly addicted to coffee and tequila (just not together)!   Ingredients:  3-4 oz orange juice (fresh squeezed is best) 1 1/2 oz tequila 1/2 oz Grenadine syrup 1 oz peach Schnapps Ice cubes Optional cherry and oran...

Céline Bossart is a New York-based freelance journalist, content creator, and digital media consultant specializing in the luxury lifestyle realm, particularly spirits and travel. Her photography and written works have been published on outlets such as ELLE Décor, Harper's Bazaar, USA Today, Town & Country, Liquor.com, Time Out New York, Tas...

Melissa Adames currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. She's a lover of dogs, coffee, and avocado toast. Paralegal by day, 'Instagrammer' by nights and weekends. Ingredients:  Cold rose wine 1 green apple, thinly sliced Simple syrup, to taste Ice cubes Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional) Directions: Combine wine and apples in a pitcher. Add s...

Yuki Barton currently lives in (rainy) Vancouver, Canada where she works full-time as an accessory designer. She also makes one of a kind jewelry pieces from her make-shift studio at home. When she's not designing, she loves going for a cup of coffee, hiking, and going to live shows. She's inspired most by traveling to new places, so you can alw...

Nikki Soliz is a fashion and lifestyle blogger based in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She is passionate about fashion, photography, decor, and coffee!  When not working, she is out and about searching for the next best coffee spots while soaking up the culture in sunny Los Angeles. Her blog is a reflection of her personal style, love for fashion, ...

Susan Hang is Editorial Manager at Zanita Studio. Prior to landing her dream job, she worked various corporate jobs that often left her unfulfilled. She's passionate about helping and inspiring others to do the same by chronicling her professional journey on Le Jolie. She's also beauty-obsessed, always on a perpetual mission to find the next bre...

Vanessa Powell is currently an editor on the fashion team at StyleWatch magazine, where she is always on the hunt for stylish up-and-ciming brands. She previously worked in fashion editorial, styling, advertising, and television for a variety of brands. Her favorite creative outlet is Instagram where she shares her da-to-day musings and NYC life...

Lucia Zolea is currently located in Richmond, Virginia, where she is continuing her education for a doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She loves the outdoors and all things natural and raw. She embraces her femininity and is passionate about film photography, styling, and helping others through wellness. She believes it's important to have many ...

Melanie Ingram is a content creator and marketing professional based in San Francisco. Outside of work, you'll find her escaping to Big Sur for the weekend, playing shows with her bluegrass family band, or day drinking with friends in Dolores Park. She fiercely champions the idea of multi-dimensional womanhood, namely the intersection of intelle...

Laura Tully is a fashion, wardrobe, and style expert. As a personal stylist and blogger, Laura gives the "real talk" when it comes to embracing who you are like a boss, through style. She grew up on the beautiful island of Jamaica and currently lives in the great state of Idaho, where she has jumped head first into her love for personal styling ...

Chelsea Perryman is a visual merchandiser currently based out of Chicago. She spends most of her free time cooking and drinking with her close friends. When she doesn't have her head stuck in an interior design book, she's strolling through the contemporary art wing at AIC or at home watching horror movies with her boyfriend and cat, Mila. As of...

Mindy Koenigsfeld is a lifestyle photographer, content creator and blogger based in Chicago. Mindy spends most of her time photographing, traveling to different cities, and finding the best places to grab coffee, or cocktails. When she isn’t working, you can find her at an art museum, experimenting with a new recipe in the kitchen, or updating h...

Nika Sagalchik currently lives in New York City, but grew up in Chicago. She is a writer in advertising and can be found working on her spy novels when outside of the office. She also loves traveling and fashion, which she blogs about on Sagalicious. Her other interests include Harry Potter and overusing the word chic.    Ingredients for a sin...

Casey Zhang is the senior manager of social media at Easy and also a part-time collaborator on furniture design studio, Studio Snng. When not working, Casey can be found growing her apartment's plant collection and listening to Drake on repeat. She currently lives in New York City, but comes from Texas, where she developed her love for Mexican f...

Subrina Heyink is a mother currently living in Kansas City. In her work as a freelance stylist, she assists women at different stages of motherhood and professions. She devotes her free time to watching reruns of Grey's Anatomy and adding things to online shopping carts that she'll never buy.   Ingredients:  One bottle of really good vodk...

Kristine Claghorn is an Indiana native that made the move to Los Angeles nearly six years ago. She's a creative producer at an agency by day and a watercolor artist by night. The cosmos inspire most of the paintings that she creates and you'll usually find her nerding out with friends about random space facts.  Ingredients:  Ginger juice ...

Alexandra Diola was born and raised in Florida where she is currently finishing school, majoring in Public Relations. She likes going to the beach at night and is always kissing her dog on the forehead. She will forever crave breakfast, a good film, and complementary colors. Her old favorite book is Franny and Zooey and her current new favorite ...

Alexandra Krekeler is currently residing in Cincinnati while finishing school. Studying fashion design lead her to create her blog, Better in Black. Her goals are to influence, educate, inspire, and support other women through her blog. When she's not drowning in schoolwork, she likes to be around friends and family, most likely over drinks.    ...

Jo Bethishou is an excessive coffee drinker, scooter rider, dog hugger, and traveler. She is a native Chicagoan currently living in Austin,Texas. Nothing makes her happier than a road trip or motorcycle ride.  Follow Jo on Instagram @heartjojo Ingredients:  2 bottles of dry red wine Half a bottle of rum 1 orange 1 bag of cherries Hon...

Su Zielinski is a Polish-Canadian girl living in Toronto. While trying to figure out her place in the world, she is currently working in the ecommerce department of one of Canada's largest fashion retailers, Aritzia. Days off are spent at a Pilates class, wandering around the city, or daydreaming about her next adventure.    Ingredients:  2 oz...

Maria Branco is a Portuguese American designer currently based in Houston, TX. Trained in architecture and interior design, her body of work includes residential and commercial projects, botanic decor, prop styling, handmade ceramics, and jewelry. When she's not working or traveling, you'll find her sitting at a table with loved ones, sharing st...

Codi Ann Thomsen is a Chicago-raised photographer and creative director now living in Sacramento, CA. Otherwise, she is a regular at a coffeeshop called The Mill, is enjoying traveling and getting to know her new home-state, and spends a lot of time handwriting letters, which she has done for over a decade now. Ingredients:  2 oz vodka 1 oz co...

Tanisha Pina is a fashion writer and stylist based in New York City. During the day, she spends her time essentially online shopping for Racked, where she is the Associate Market Editor, and spends nights in her Brooklyn apartment watching reruns of the Millionaire Matchmaker. When she's not doing either, you can find her somewhere in lower Manh...

Bre Collins is a stylist, content creator, and coffee enthusiast currently living in Chicago. She spends most of her time working as a stylist and social media assistant for Rebecca Minkoff's newest flagship store. When not at work, Are enjoys traveling with her husband and making new connections whenever she can.   Ingredients:  1/4 cup ...

Evelyn Roxana is a Mexican-born, LA-raised, and Charlotte-based creative documenter of all things food, style, and travel. When she is not checking into AirBnb's across the country and petting every dog that crosses her path, Evelyn is at her local farmers market or on her blog playing with the basic rules of style. She loves making new friends,...

Chelsea Miller is a Michigan photographer, avid thrifter, and a lover of all things art, fashion, and coffee. When she's not shooting or editing photos, she's usually napping with her cat Kiki, crying over proposal videos, or baking sweet, occasionally delicious goods. She is soon moving to Seattle where she can't wait to be amongst the mountain...

Tatiana Gabrielle is an artist, content creator, and photographer currently living between NYC and LA. Most of her time is consumed with creating visuals and marketing for Foxie Cosmetics. Outside of work, she enjoys documenting her travels and the people she meets along the way.    Ingredients:  1 oz Jack Daniels 6 oz sweet tea 1 whole peach ...

Paige E. Smith is a Rochester, NY born and raised creator, thrifter, and avid plant lover. With graphic design and floral design in her background, she loves color theory, film, and all things coffee related. When she isn't making cappuccinos or cortados at Glen Edith Coffee Roasters, she's taking hikes, admiring plants at the local conservatory...

Mandy Lancia is a Chicago lifestyle photographer, social media manager, and content creator. She is the founder of WITH/ANOTHER, an online space that highlights the creative women of Chicago. Mandy's interests span from traveling to reading to crying whenever she sees a dog. Ingredients:  2 oz tequila Half cup of grapefruit soda 1 tbs. lavende...

Kae Linh Ngo is an aspiring graphic designer and publisher, as well as a thrift store enthusiast. Based in Vancouver, Canada, she is currently studying UX and Publishing at Simon Fraser University. While her interests involve riding, skipping, and sketching, you'll likely find her either cozying up in bed to a new anime series or destroying a bo...

Abby St. Claire is a Chicagoland native, content creator, designer, and studio artist. As an avid traveler, she loves exploring and documenting new people, places, and things and believes in curating a minimal and essential lifestyle. When she is not working or planning a trip, she can be found eating tacos, watching John Mulaney stand-up, or li...

Summer Dawn is a southern girl turned New Yorker currently residing in the East Village in Manhattan. When she’s not working on her career in fashion, she spends her time wandering her neighborhood. She’s a habitual solo diner at restaurants in Manhattan and because she can only cook toast - she sometimes tries her hand at craft cocktails.   In...

Adeline Ania is an Algerian-born, Chicago-based writer, blogger, and overall documenter. Currently studying Marketing and PR at Columbia College, her interests include art, film, literature, and fashion. The majority of her spare time is equally spent between coffee shops and museums, and her weaknesses include remembering to water her plants ...

Diana Fischer is a music teacher, amateur blogger, and aspiring opera singer currently located in Chicago, IL.   Ingredients:  1 grapefruit wedge  1/4 cup grapefruit juice 1 tbs. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. sugar Himalayan sea salt 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup of club soda / tonic 1 diced strawberry Handful of ice Directions: Rim gla...

Dani Beckerman is located in NYC and is the founder of Jars by Dani.  Ingredients: Simply syrup 1 cup rainbow sugar sprinkles Chocolate syrup 1 oz whipped cream vodka 1 oz amaretto 1 oz chocolate cream liquor  1 oz heavy whipping cream Ice cubes Mason jar Directions: Pour rainbow sugar sprinkles into a shallow bowl or a small plate. Rim your...

   Ingredients:  3 oz Campari 3 oz sweet vermouth Juice from 1/2 an orange La Croix Ice Directions: Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add Campari, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.  Shake and pour over ice in a coupe glass. Top with La Croix. 

Jourdan Fairchild is a writer and editor currently located in Chicago, IL.  Ingredients:  2 oz bourbon 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. water 5 sprigs fresh mint 6 cubes fresh seedless watermelon Directions: Muddle sugar and water together with watermelon in a glass. Drop in all but one sprig of mint; using muddler or the back of a spoon, press mint ligh...

Kristen Kaza is located in Chicago, IL and is the Principal, Event Producer, and Publicist at No Small Plans.  Ingredients:  3/4 oz gin 3/4 oz green Chartreuse  3/4 oz maraschino liqueur 3/4 oz fresh lime juice Twist of lime for garnish Directions: Vigorously shake all ingredients together with ice. Strain into a martini glass or a coupe. Gar...