Kari Herrera

Kari Herrera is the creator of Chicagoings.com, Chicago’s indie city guide and blog. She often writes about the city’s points-of-interest as experienced by a local. She is a Social Media Marketing Manager and freelance writer. When she’s not working, Kari donates much of her time to the education of French-speaking immigrants in Chicago.

{What to Wear in Chicago} Silk Shirts and Midi Skirts

It’s like everyone’s seeing the world for the first time. Maybe spring is finally here. Or maybe there’s a gas leak. Either way, I’m feeling… lighter.

Yasou Skin Care Cream Review and our March Winner

I’ve spent 30 days with the new day cream by Yasou (Chicago based). Here’s my honest opinion of the new product.

{This Weekend} Bloom, Dance, Collect

This weekend in Chicago: The world’s coolest market, a month long dance show, and a unique history tour.

Top 15 Reactions to this Year’s Lollapalooza Lineup

Chicago’s a tough crowd of music lovers to please and after Lollapalooza released this year’s lineup yesterday morning, sarcasm flooded the streets aplenty. Here are 15 of our favorite first reactions to this year’s Lollapalooza lineup.

First Visit: Furious Spoon in Wicker Park

I was invited to check out the new ramen shop in Wicker Park. Here’s the whole picture.

How to Add More Childlike Fun to Your Day

Sure, it’s currently snowing outside – like, really snowing – but officially it’s spring and there’s no better time than now to have a bit more fun.

{This Weekend} Foodies, Start Your Binges

This weekend’s for the foodies. Enjoy a wine fest, a beer fest, and the food lovers event of the season!

Event Calendar: The Dark Knight at the Auditorium Theatre 3/19/2015

During this, their 125th anniversary season, the Auditorium Theatre is hosting its “Made in Chicago”…

Travel the World for Only $25 with this Amazing Passport

I just tried Chicago’s Indie Coffee Passport and here’s what I think.

{ChicagoingsTV} Behind the Design: Crystal B. Designs

In our latest episode of Behind the Design, we visit Pilsen to chat with on-the-edge Chicago fashion designer Crystal Simms of Crystal B. Designs.

transition wardrobe from winter to spring

{What to Wear in Chicago} 5 Pieces to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring

Chicago, transition your wardrobe from winter to spring with the help of style icon Tracee Ellis Ross.

{This Weekend} Chicago’s First Music Fest of the Season, Alvin Ailey, and More!

The hottest events going down this weekend in Chicago!

{What to Wear in Chicago} Plus, the Season’s first fest is coming this Weekend!

What to wear in Chicago this week, some thoughts about everyone’s favorite day, and a link roundup taken from around the city.

Why Homan Square is the most Messed Up thing Chicago’s Ever Seen

“When you go in, no one knows what’s happened to you.”

{Hair Story} Naturals, Stay Flake Free Forever!

Head and Shoulders is a name we all know but maybe haven’t reached for in a while. Listen up! They’re catering to natural girls.

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