Windy City Cosmo - Cocktails and Connections

Amanda Elliott The Scene

New Pop-Up, Elsewhere Debuts in River North

Elsewhere If you’re looking for something to do, look elsewhere. Sorry – had to use it. This weekend, Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink, … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Where to Get COVID Tested in Chicago + My Experience

I freaked out when I thought I might have COVID. And this is why I’m writing this. I called my best friend – scared … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Sourced Cocktails Brings River North Quality Drinks to Your Door While Helping Out of Work Bartenders and Local Businesses

Being home has taught me a few things – that there are really good mixologists and bartenders in the city and I wish I knew … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Watch the Advanced Screening of “Chemical Hearts” Starring, Lili Reinhart from The CW series “Riverdale”

Movie nights! I really love them and miss going to the movies and even watching movies together on friends’ couches. Quarantine and COVID have … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Protesting in Chicago: What Do You Wear and Bring to a Protest?

If this is your first protest, welcome. If you’re curious about protests, welcome. It’s empowering to join others and stand up for … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Black Lives Matter in Chicago: Reflections and Resources

This week and particularly this weekend has been a very heavy weekend for America and for the city of Chicago. It’s been heavy … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Summer at Home: Ideas to Transform City Balconies and Patios on a Budget

Home is where the heart is and kindof where we are during this pandemic. It’s hard to tell when this will all be … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Hustle

Chicago Small Business Spotlight: Victoria Kent PR

Welcome to the Chicago Small Business Spotlight Series. During Quarantine, Small Businesses have been hit pretty hard, as well as other industries. In this … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Connections

How a Lack of Confidence Affected My Dating and Professional Life & How to Fix That

Confidence is one of those things that we either have or don’t. Just kidding. It’s something you can develop if you don’… View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Virtual Cocktails and Whisky Tasting for World Whisky Day

Happy World Whisky Day! This day falls on the third Saturday in May, which for 2020 is May 16th. To celebrate, I had a virtual … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

6 Things You Can Do On FaceTime with your BFF or BF

I need FaceTime more than ever. There’s something about it that make you feel like a person – especially if you’ve had no … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Hustle

Chicago Small Business Spotlight: Wantz Events

Welcome to the Chicago Small Business Spotlight Series. During Quarantine, Small Businesses have been hit pretty hard, as well as other industries. In this … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Virtual Vacay: Rome Day 2

Roma Day 2: The Spanish Steps! Italians have so much love and warmth. They love food, they love people, they love steps, they love the … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Virtual Vacay: Rome Day 1

The best part of any trip is the clothes, the food, the bonding, the adventures, and of course, a good airport read. I’ve … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Hustle

Chicago Small Business Spotlight: Coco + Peach Jewelry

Welcome to the Chicago Small Business Spotlight Series. During Quarantine, Small Businesses have been hit pretty hard, as well as other industries. In this … View Post

Rebecca Ratto The Connections

Holistic Health Coach Talks Mental Health During COVID-19

Being home during COVID-19 can be stressful and take a unique toll on yourself and your family. Now is the time more than ever … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Scene

Work from Home Tips From Chicago and Midwest Fashion Bloggers

Staying inside is a luxury and a curse. But now that – I want to say- we all have spent days (if not weeks) in … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Hustle

A Guide to Working Remotely in Chicago

In a 28-city survey, global staffing firm Robert Half counts Chicago as one of the top three cities with the most companies offering remote … View Post

Amanda Elliott The Look

DIY Oreo Halloween Costume for When You Don’t Want to Be a Disney Princess

You know it’s a last-minute costume when you take a blow dryer to it to speed up the drying process. Everyone is talking … View Post

Amanda Elliott Uncategorized

Cool and Chill Places in The West Loop

The West Loop has become kindof my second home and I get that there are some of the best restaurants there – I read Emily … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

How We Wish Men Answered Our Bumble Messages

Saying “Hi” and “Hey” on Bumble (Tinder, OkCupid, Match, eHarmony, Hinge, etc.) is one of the worst ways to start a conversation. Just kidding, … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

5 Chicago Lifestyle Bloggers: The Story Behind Their Following

Chicago Lifestyle. How do you become the Chicago cosmopolitan city girl you’ve always aspired to become? At Windy City Cosmo, we focus on … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

5 Places to Eat Your Packed Lunch Outside in The Loop

I love working in the loop. There’s a nice energy here, and more importantly, there are tons of great restaurants to enjoy. But, … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

Should You Get Drinks With Your Coworkers?

In school, we’re told to make friends, but at work, the question becomes can I be your friend? A new survey finds 74% of … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

5 Tips for Traveling Alone

Adventure. You want it, but should you go on a trip alone? Let’s start with the fact that you can do anything alone. … View Post

Amanda Elliott City Life

Saying No to Brunch and Uber: How to Be Single and Save For a Home

As a single, city girl I am starting to think of my future and that means saving for a condo in Chicago and investing … View Post

kateallison03 City Life

How early would you wake up for your career?

It’s 4:42 a.m. I have three minutes before I absolutely have to open my eyes, pull myself out of bed, and start my … View Post

Popular Posts

Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party …

How a Lack of Confidence Affected My …

Chicago Small Business Spotlight: Victoria Kent PR

Summer at Home: Ideas to Transform City …

Black Lives Matter in Chicago: Reflections and …

Follow Windy City Cosmo