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I’m Leena, a blogger from the Midwest with a passion for fashion, a lover of exploring new breweries + restaurants, and a traveler with the goal of visiting every state capitol. Welcome to my lifestyle blog where I like to share about my personal style, travels & adventures, books I love, and more. Thank you so much for being here!
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August 5, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on August 5, 2019
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A few weeks ago, Jeff and I ventured back to one of our favorite cities to celebrate a beautiful couple as they tied the knot. For our evening in Madison, we opted to stay downtown, a few blocks away from the capitol, to get back into the Madison vibe and […]
July 26, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on July 26, 2019
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What’s the first thing you notice about a person? Their smile, hair, teeth, outfit, etc? There’s so many characteristics one could notice about you first, but who the hell cares? Well, truthfully, most people do. And I can be one of them. We all want to make a great first […]
July 19, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on July 19, 2019
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It seems like I can’t log on to Instagram, Facebook, or any internet browser without being bombarded with sales this week from every store. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting a great deal on pieces I love, but there’s no reason to go crazy. In the past, I’ve looked […]
July 12, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on July 12, 2019
One of the first steps in getting ready for my trip to Miami for the bachelorette party and a summer wedding the weekend before was getting my lashes done! Courtesy of Neroli Salon & Spa here in Milwaukee, I was able to get a full set of eyelash extensions. Although […]
June 20, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on June 20, 2019
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In just two short weeks, I’m going to be flying down to the great state of Florida to explore Miami for the first time! Me and 8 of my friends are celebrating the Bachelorette Party for a forever friend, Katie! I am so excited for a long weekend away with […]
June 18, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on June 18, 2019
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Hey hey hey – I’m back! So you know those moments where you look back at the last time you did something and realize days, weeks, or months have gone by? I’m experiencing that. Right. Now. For me, it’s only been weeks (and not months), since the last time I […]
May 13, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on May 13, 2019
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I can’t believe I’m already writing this post almost two weeks after the end of the #BarreLifeChallenge at Barre District! They do say time flies when you’re having fun, and when you’re busy, whether that’s your choice or not. At the beginning of the 8 week challenge, which now feels […]
May 2, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on May 2, 2019
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To get those of us who call MKE home ready for the blooms and buds that May brings, the Milwaukee Art Museum has hosted the Art In Bloom event every April! This gorgeous event brings together local florists and iconic works of art to design a floral installation inspired by […]
April 19, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on April 19, 2019
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Well, life is crazy. If you don’t take time to slow down and prioritize things, you’ll be like me and realize you need to post 2 weeks in the same blog post. I am thinking though that I might do that moving forward, highlighting two weeks at a time. I’ve […]
April 5, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on April 5, 2019
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Well, it’s Friday, but I am realizing that it’s better late than never for my Wellness Update for Week 4. If you’ve seen my IG, you know that my life for the past two weeks have been a little crazy with two separate trips to California, a concert, a Gals […]
March 26, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on March 26, 2019
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Week three has come to an end. They really seem to be going by pretty quickly, probably because my schedule is a little busier fitting in almost an hour long workout pretty much everyday! I’ve also, to my shock and surprise, become a morning person. Dun dun dun… Seriously, even […]
March 19, 2019
Published by Leena Kirt on March 19, 2019
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Week Two of the #BarreLifeChallenge has come and gone so it’s time for my next Weekly Wellness update! It’s always crazy to me how fast the time goes, but it definitely feels like the first two weeks of the challenge flew by. My results for the second week, though I […]