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Their Royal Fiveness

January 5, 2021

Their Royal Fiveness

The Dolls are celebrating their golden birthday – turning five on January 5th in royal fashion… because no matter the circumstances, Caitlin and Dani care most about sticking together.

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Tagged: blog anniversary, blog birthday, blogiversary, chicago, four seasons chicago, lagos, mira couture, pregnancy, pregnant blogger

Strut to the Polls

October 21, 2020

Strut to the Polls

Caitlin and Dani pride themselves on sharing fashion tips and beauty finds, along with content of substance and intellectual prowess for Dolls in all life stages. The two best friends are always saying “the door to the Dollhouse is always open!” and they mean that wholeheartedly. So, with all the chatter about the upcoming election,…

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Tagged: 2020, akira, chicago, election, vote

The Social Doll-emma

October 5, 2020

The Social Doll-emma

The Dolls recently spent a cosy Fall night by the fire watching the most recent Netflix documentary. Caitlin and Dani knew that there were important conversations ahead with The Social Dilemma film. The besties watched, discussed, and headed to the newly renovated Four Seasons Chicago to record the latest Doll Talk Podcast on the subject….

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Tagged: chicago, four seasons, fschicago, netflix, social dilemma

Podcasting with Eda & Betty

August 31, 2020

Podcasting with Eda & Betty

A little bit rocker with a lot of style best describes the Dolls’ designer friend from Eda & Betty. The #QuarantineCouture and punk athleisure clothing pieces are taking Chicago-area boutiques by storm. Caitlin and Dani sat down with Nicole Massarelli to chat about her unique aesthetic and how the brand is thriving during the Covid pandemic….

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Tagged: chicago, doll talk, eda & betty, eda and betty, podcast

Moving On with Blue Crates

August 3, 2020

Moving On with Blue Crates

Most Dolls have experienced a break up that really shook them. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you better believe that this has been a rough one for Dani. This Doll’s relationship with her then-boyfriend became very strained during the Covid-19 pandemic and although they tried to work on it, it soon became clear that…

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Tagged: black owned business, breakup, chicago, covid breakup, moving, pandemic breakup

Three Things

July 17, 2020

Three Things

Cultivating gratitude is one of the sweetest practices in daily life. It may not always be easy, especially with what’s happening in the world right now, but Caitlin and Dani believe that positivity breeds positivity. So the Dolls are challenging themselves and YOU to chronicle three things you are grateful for every day. Take a…

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Tagged: 2020, akira, chicago, chicago blog, fashion, fashion blog, glen ellyn, gratitude, hinsdale, lifestyle blog, mindfulness, oak brook, silver lining, skims, thankful

All About Juice Plus

July 13, 2020

All About Juice Plus

Fitness and nutrition have always been a top priority for the Dolls. When Caitlin and Dani discover a product that they love, the best friend duo has to share it with the world! If you’ve been following the Dolls on Instagram lately, you probably know that they have fallen bow over heels in love with Juice…

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Tagged: blogger, chicago, cozy, glen ellyn, health, juice plus, skims, supplements, wellness

The Magic of Food… and Booze

May 28, 2020

The Magic of Food… and Booze

There is something incredibly special about sharing a meal. Whether Caitlin and Dani are having a fun girls night or  a double date night with their men – the experience of sitting down together, sipping their favorite drinks and devouring delicious food is just what the best friend duo loves. We food… and booze so…

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Tagged: barbie, blog, booze, chicago, doll talk, food, once upon a dollhouse, podcast, wrigley, wrigley field

#OpenWeStand

March 26, 2020

#OpenWeStand

The world is full of change right now, but the one constant Caitlin and Danielle can turn to is each other – and their community. The Dolls are partnering with GoDaddy to share #OpenWeStand, a movement to bring together small businesses and entrepreneurs  in this challenging time. It’s the individuals who make up a community that make it…

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Tagged: board of trade, chicago, dollhouse social, godaddy, social distancing

Image Icons

March 2, 2020

Image Icons

Just like the Dolls friendship, their skincare routine and beauty regimes go hand-in-hand. The two are always working on improvements – searching out the best products, treatments and routines. Caitlin and Danielle are working with Images Med Spa throughout 2020 and are ready to put their best face forward. Keep reading for the Dolls’ latest…

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Tagged: botox, chicago, dermaplaining, dermaplaning, fillers, glen ellyn, hinsdale, images, med spa, microcurrent, mira couture, paul rehder salon, pca, pca skin, tama, wheaton

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Once upon a time... there were two best friends that lived in a Dollhouse. That's where the story began. While the pages of this digital storybook keep turning, one thing remains the same. Caitlin and Dani are by each other's side through the ups, downs and all the realness in between.

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