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Traveling Chicago During #BlogHerFood15



Let me be the first to welcome the #BlogherFood15 attendees to the city of Chicago.  This blog post is to help you get around Chicago while you're here.  Chicago is an easy city to travel around in without a car.  The public transit system called C.T.A.  will pretty much get you anywhere you want to go in Chicago.  So as #BlogHerFood15 attendees make their way to Chicago and are trying to find their way I'll supply you with some great travel options once you've arrived in Chicago.


Must attendees have chosen to stay at the Hyatt Regency which is the #BlogherFood15 host hotel.  The Hyatt Regency Chicago is located at 
151 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601.  The major cross street are Michigan and Columbus running North South with Wacker and Lake running East West.  Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago is steps away for the Magnificent Mile which is idea for dinning as well as shopping.  The Hyatt is also conveniently located near many tourist attractions including The Shedd Aquarium, The Sears now called Willis Tower, Grant Park, The Bean and Maggie Daley Park. 


C.T.A.'s train system is known as the 'L' (a now-official name originally short for "elevated") will be the quickest and the cheapest way to get the host hotel.  If you landed in Chicago at the O’Hare International Airport you can take the BLUE line 'L' rain.  The train is very close to baggage claim so you can't miss the C.T.A. station.  You don't have to worry about getting on the wrong train because there's only one at airport and only goes in one direction from O'hare.  You can take the BLUE line 17 stops approximately 33 mins. to the Monroe stop.  Then walk to the 151 bus stop at Dearborn & Monroe going North you take that 5 stops about 6 mins to Michigan and E. Wacker.  From this stop you'll be steps from the Hyatt.  
The 'L' doesn't take a cash so you'll need to stop at the Ventra machine to get a card.  I suggest you get a 3 day unlimited ride card if you plan on seeing the city while you're in Chicago.  A 3 day unlimited card is $20.  
  
If driving is your thing  follow this directions from O’Hare Airport:
Take I-190 E to exit 50B (Ohio St E). Continue onto W Ohio St.
Turn right onto N LaSalle St.
Turn left onto W Upper Wacker Dr.
Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto E Wacker Dr.



Now if you landed in Chicago at the Midway International Airport you can take the ORANGE line 'L' train.  The Midway station is not located within the airport so follow the signs to get the the station.  Again you don't have to worry about getting on the wrong train because there's only one at airport and only goes in one direction from Midway.  You can take the ORANGE line 13 stops approximately 30 mins. to the State/Lake stop.  From here you're about and 10 min. walk to the Hyatt.  After all that traveling I'd just pay about the 6 dollar cab fare from State/Lake to get dropped at the hotel.

You can always driving from Chicago Midway Airport:
Take I-55 N to the US 41 N. Exit Columbus Dr, toward I-290. Continue onto S Columbus Dr.
Turn left onto E Randolph St. Turn right onto N Michigan Ave. Turn right onto E Upper Wacker Dr.


 Parking:
24-hour Valet Parking is provided through the Hyatt hotel and allows for unlimited in-out privileges. Self-Parking is also available.  Both for a fee.  Contact the hotel for cost. 

 I also have some COST & TIME SAVING options to use while you're in Chicago. 

 Use my Uber invite code latoyaw21 for $15 off your first ride Uber ride. http://t.co/xmwWUhlm6X 

 Use my Lyft invite code LATOYA308013 for $20 off your first Lyft ride. https://t.co/qUctVsvpza

You'll need to download the Uber and or Lyft app.  They both require entering your credit or debit card information to get the savings off the first ride with each company.
If you have any questions feel free to tweet me at @fatgirl_fashion 
As always if you see me around the #BlogHerFood15 conference stop me so we can take that all important selfie for Instagram  or Snapchat (@fatgirl_fashion)

Again welcome to Chicago and I can't wait to see you all. 
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#MIAFESTIVAL Coverage




I'm currently in Philadelphia for Budweiser's Made In America 2 day music festival. I talked about it in my blog post Fanny Pack | #MIAFESTIVAL. I wanted to remind you to add thefatgirloffashion.com on your social media sites so you don't miss any of the fun this Labor Day weekend.  


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Because I know you care in my Beyonce voice.  The purse pictured is a Rebecca Minkoff "OMG" clutch I purchased from Nordstrom Rack . 
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Fanny Pack | #MIAFESTIVAL





I'm going to "Made In America" in less than two weeks and I'm super excited.  Budweiser Made In America Festival is a two day outdoor music festival that Jay Z personally curates the eclectic mix of artists.  It will be held in Philadelphia Labor day weekend.  Accompanying me is my good friend Shay.  She's never been to a music fest like this before.  She asked me what I was bringing.  One thing I said was a fanny pack.  She chuckled "Fanny pack."  I then explained to her why fanny packs are great for outdoor events.  Then she asked my where she could get a fashionable one.  
I have a studded leather one that I use, but I told her I would round up a few cute ones and shoot her a list.  I got to thinking my people might like this info also, so here we are chatting about these handsfree bags.  
I like fanny packs for events like this because they allow you to carry everything securely in front of you.  In large crowds purses and wallets aren't the best place to have your ID, cash, credit cards or keys.  Festivals like this are a pickpocketer's dream.  You're all into the music, taking selfies and having a cocktail or two and they've bumped into you & robbed you blind.  You're none the wiser until you're trying to pay for the round.  





Herschel is known for producing great bags.  Their items are stylish and sturdy.  Goldtone zip hardware with leather trim fronts a smart belt bag perfectly sized for vacations or a walk around the city. This durable and compact style can be worn slung over your shoulder or secured around your waist for hands-free convenience.
Herschel Supply Co. 'Fifteen' Belt Bag








Pictures are a must at an event like this so this bag is great with all the pocket.  It's durable, weather-resistant tech materials ensure intrepid reliability in a smart photography bag designed for organized storage and convenience





Y'all know I love a novelty bag.  Labor day weekend requires 
you to wear something red, white & blue.  
It's in the constitution, lol.  You can be all kinds of patriotic with this fanny pack.


Juicy Couture is the go to for a girlie girl.  Keep your hands free while you're on the go with this Juicy Couture fanny pack. In black. It's made of faux leather with gold-tone hardware

Van's 100% Polyester canvas outer bag is festival ready with the floral print.  It come's with adjustable buckle strap and zip lid opening.  

















I hope this helps those that are going to an outdoor event before the Summer is over.  For those of who want to follow all my Made In America activity I'll be in the city of brotherly love from September fourth to the seventh.  You can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.  I'll try to Snapchat & Periscope (@FatGirl_Fashion) as much as possible, but the way my phone company's service is set up we'll have to see on that, lol.  

The main act I'm going to see is Beyoncé but I do want to see of the other performers.  
Here's the full lineup 

Beyoncé - The Weeknd - J. Cole - Bassnectar
Modest Mouse - Death Cab For Cutie
Axwell & Ingrosso - Meek Mill - Big Sean - Santigold
Future- Banks - Halsey - Action Bronson
Earl Sweatshirt - Vic Mensa - DJ Mustard - Duke Dumont
A-Trak - Nick Jonas - Metric - De La Soul
G-Eazy - GTA- Cedric Gervais - Claude Vonstroke
Fabolous - Ryan Hemsworth - Burns - Botnek
Aeroplane - Jacob Plant - Saint Motel - Young Rising Sons
Grits & Biscuits - The Struts - Flatbush Zombies
Lola Wolf - Creepoid - Superheaven - Hop Along 
Waxahatchee - Strand Of Oaks - Remy Banks - Mick Jenkins  
Marian Hill - Post Malone - Mayaeni- Bas - Cozz -Omen

If there's anyone that you'd like to see hit me up on Twitter @FatGirl_Fashion and I'll try to make my viewing lineup list based on the top requests.  If you're going @ me on twitter, we can link up for an usie, lol be serious! 
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Traveling While Fat | Toronto


I've finally settled back in from my vacation.  I went to Toronto, Ontario Canada.  I've been to Toronto many time however this was the first time I went with my good friends Dana and LaMara.  Yes! The Passport Posse was back together.  It was great seeing LaMara again.  She has moved away to start her new life with her fiancé.  With us both being busy living life we don't get to talk as much as we use to but seeing her again it was like she never left my side.  Dana, My anchor is always fun and is my go to travel partner.  She preparing to move away also witch made the trip bitter sweet.  Dana pointed out that I was a "good time cry baby."  Witch is true.  Happy times brings the tears and yes they flowed.  



The flight from Chicago is a short one.  I choose to fly Porter Airlines  (www.flyporter.com).  I had used Porter once before when I went to Montreal.  The service was first class and wanted to use them again.  Another bonus of using Porter was the airline flew in Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) only 1.5 miles from downtown Toronto.  The Bishop airport is the smaller of the two Toronto airports however it is idea for a traveler staying in or near downtown Toronto.  It'll save you time & money from trying to make it from the big airport witch is much farther away.  
The airport was a short distance from our hotel.  I'm a loyal HHonors member.  HHonors is a loyal points program ran by Hilton hotels world wide (www.hilton.com)  I enjoy Hilton properties because for me they offer a standard of excellence.  I lived at a Hilton DoubleTree for a year.  Yes, lived.  It was my full time home and I haven't stayed at another hotel since if Hilton was an option.



For this trip I stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Downtown.  I used the prepay option for an additional saving.  I suggest only using this option when your plans are set in stone because it's nonrefundable.  The hotel staff was amazing and very knowledgeable.  The hotel was in one of the 5 China towns located in Toronto.  It was also about 3 blocked from Eaton Centre.  Eaton Centre is the starting point for everything in Toronto.  It's the largest shopping center in downtown Toronto and offers shopping options for all budgets.  










I took a double decker bus tour with  citysightseeing (citysightseeingtoronto.com).  This is a on and off tour that goes all over the city.  The tours guides offer did you know type information though out the tour.  From start to finish if you choose not to get off it's about 2 hours tour.  Again I prepaid for the tour to save of cost.  



I ate at many great places while in Toronto.  Two however hit a high note.  One was Duffs Famous Wings  (www.duffsfamouswings.ca).  Walking down College street looking for a meal and a drink Duffs' pulled me in by my noise and was no disappointment.  I tried 3 of their many favors.  I had the hot, hot honey garlic and bold BBQ.  I also tried 3 of their dipping sauces Duff’s Blue Cheese, Duff’s Creamy Dill and Ranch.  It also came with a side of delicious fries.  At the servers suggestion no on the menu I had a drink of Jack with cold apple juice.  It left me with a smile.  








The second restaurant and the main reason for my trip was lunch at the famous Resturant360 at the CN Tower (cntower.ca).  I've been wanting to dine there for years and never got the chance.  It was everything I'd imagine it would be.  While dining you are spinning 360° at one of the highest points of Toronto.  This gives you an amazing airy view of all of Toronto.  For a saving I choose lunch over dinner because the menu is a little pricy.  I scheduled lunch at the latest time possible before dinner service. I had the prix fixe 3 course lunch.  As an appetizer I had the classic shrimp cocktail witch included cognac infused cocktail sauce.  My main course was cold smoked long bone pork chop with caramelized onions.  It was plated with spaghetti squash,  cranberry gastrique & rosemary jus.  My last and dessert course was white chocolate orange cheesecake.  It was not only tasteful it was also filling.  

With the prix fixe lunch option you receive passes to the glass floor that looks down from seems like the top of the world.
This trip to Toronto was the best ever for me.  To be with my good girlfriends while exploring new places is what the good life means for me.  Be sure to use the hashtag #travelingwhilefat on social media to see all the pictures & video where you can find thefatgirloffashion.com 
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