Girls who inspire // Jillian of Cornflake Dreams

I am featuring another one of my fave Chicago blog girls today! Jillian {of Cornflake Dreams} is super sweet, so creative and very chic. I absolutely adore her + her blog.

name & age:
jillian, 26

hometown:
maple park, il (way west of chicago)

current home:
chicago, il

meaning behind my blog name:
cornflake dreams came from my fiance's nickname for me 'cornflake' and my favorite saying 'i've got dreams babe'

current job:
marketing consultant and freelance graphic designer.

dream job:
blogger, freelance graphic designer, and mom :)  ....so almost there.

if i could travel anywhere...:
i am going to spain this september and turkey next spring...paris and amsterdam are next on the list.

something unique about me:
i can pick things up with my feet. unique? not really? gross but useful? YES.

i like to:
ride my new bike!

i watch:
too much tv. right now it's all about the food network, i love the show 'chopped.' i also like comedies:: cougar town (don't judge before you watch a few episodes) modern family and parks & recreation. and i am counting down the days until Mad Men returns...

listening to:
the xx, bombay bicycle club

crushing on:
my fiance :) and anything turquoise

5 things that inspire me:
confident and optimistic people, interesting type, bright colors, different cultures, smarty pants documentaries.

favorite nail polish:
essie haute as hello for my toes.

favorite perfume:
versace bright crystal

who or what inspires your style? 
classic icons like audrey hepburn and newer ones like zooey deschanel. i also love to see every day women who wear their clothing with confidence -while still being friendly and sweet).

favorite thing about planning a wedding:
knowing that at the end of the day i get to marry and spend the rest of my life with my best friend (AND we get to go on a sweet honeymoon together!)

if you could have a destination wedding, where would it be:
charleston, sc...in battery park in the gazebo with a reception on the patio of a beach house.

favorite stores for clothing and accessories:
piperlime... everything all in one place + free shipping.

favorite online stores:
i can always find something i want on etsy or west elm.

favorite thing about chicago:
summertime when the weather is fine... i also love the diversity of the neighborhoods (which means LOTS of good restaurant options!)

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