CHICAGO ARTIST // MIKAYLA ROSE

My sister, Mikayla Rose, is such an amazing talent! I wanted to give her a little special lovin'. She has been working on song writing and recording. Just hold on, it'll happen soon enough! I know we're all dying for an original. But for now, you won't be disappointed with some of her covers. Check out one of her newest ones "I Kissed a Girl" by Katy Perry - Cover. 

Be sure to like Mikayla Rose's Facebook!

HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY // HALFSTACK MAGAZINE

Halfstack Magazine has partnered with Costume Crawls (a subsidiary of Halloween Hallway), and Spirit Halloween to bring you their latest giveaway! One lucky reader will win 2 tickets to the 2nd annual Zombies vs. Vampires Pub Crawl in Chicago. You'll also be able to see the faces behind your favorite Chicago based magazine. You'll get an 'on-camera' interview with the Halfstack gal's and be featured on their digital blog next week!

ENTER TO WIN!
 1.  Between the dates of October 5th - 19th, simply like the following Facebook pages: 
- Halfstack Magazine
- Costume Crawls
- Spirit Halloween
2. Upload a picture of your best Halloween costume from years past to the Halfstack Facebook page with the hashtag #HSMspooks! 
3.  Promote the hell out of your post!  Share on your own Facebook, Instagram & Twitter accounts daily because the picture with the most "likes" at the end of the contest period, will win!

Easy & fun! Note that this is a 21 & older party and is only open to the local Chicagoland area (yes, suburban residents, you qualify!)



Contest Details:
- Contest opens on Oct 5th.  Valid entries must be submitted by Oct 19th at 10:00pm.  
- Must "like" Facebook pages for sponsors - Halfstack Magazine, Costume Crawls, and Spirit Halloween. 
- Submit a picture of your best Halloween Costume from past years on Instagram via our Halfstack App.  
- Must be 21 to enter.  Will be ID'd upon arrival to the event.  Don't forget those ID's.  
- Winner will be chosen and notified by October 21st.  
- Full list of details and locations will be provided to the winner on October 21st.  
- Any lewd or inappropriate images as decided by Halfstack Magazine, will be removed from our Facebook page and entry will be disqualified.  

Prize:  
- 2 tickets to the Zombies vs Vampire Pub Crawl on October 26th, 2013 in Chicago.  - 2pm (registration beginning at noon). 
- A costume for you and your guest to be worn to the event, courtesy of Spirit Halloween. 
- The chance to meet and be interviewed on camera by the Halfstack crew.   

PERSONAL STYLE // DRESSING DOWN IN LAYERS

I've been trying my hardest to wait this one out for posting, to add some dramatics, but I couldn't resist after only a week! ha! These are by far some of my favorite pictures. With a high fashion feel, yet a quaint, cottage-like setting, I think these are some powerful pictures. Secret, deep down passion... me behind a camera. I love being able to capture moments I see. Then, being able to use my art direction to edit them into the vision even further. 

We kept with the crisp, fall air... dressing down a dress with some layers. A new mix, flannel and black blazer. Don't put those summer shoes away quite yet, adding some knee high socks can keep your warmer and keep you stylish. 

What do you think? Could you picture yourself with an outfit like this? Leave some comments xo.

 All photos taken by Rustic Rummage

Halfstack Magazine // Fall 2013 & Editorial Behind the Scenes

So, exciting news... I recently contributed to Halfstack Magazine, a Chicago founded and based lifestyle magazine! It was really cool to do graphic design for a publication in my home city. Whether your into fashion, music, fitness, etc... Halfstack is your go-to magazine publication. What's even better... it's tech savvy and offers an online publication. I wanted you guys to check out some snap shots from it and definitely go ready the full issue! You can read it here! There is also an exclusive BEHIND THE SCENES video below! xoxo.

 

Photos from final issue of Halfstack Magazine

Bottom 2 pictures are designed by me, Kali.

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