This Self-Portrait mermaid (doesn’t it scream Ariel?!) dress is my favorite dress of all time! I just had to say that right away because it’s the dress of my dreams. I finally was able to wear it after it was hanging in my closet for a few months. Way back in January, while in Austin, Texas, my cousin and I stumbled upon the best luxury consignment shop ever, Moss. I highly recommend shopping there if you’re in town, but get this – you can also shop through their Instagram. I know, amazing. I just had to have this dress even though I had no idea where to wear it. Come full circle, a few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Starving Artist Silent Auction Benefit. Since my dress was a piece of art, it only made sense that this would be the place to wear it 😉

For those not familiar with the Chicago Artists Coalition Starving Artist, it’s an annual event where artists’ work is displayed and culinary experts share their art, food. This is a great way for both worlds to collide and to bring attention to the arts, which I’m a big fan of!!

Check out these chefs and restaurants because everything they served was delicious:

• Chef Michael Coté of Balena
• Chef Nathan Sears of Das Radler
• Chef Evan Behmer of Mercat a la Planxa
• Piccolo Sogno
• Scone City
• Pork and Mindy’s
• Garrett popcorn
• Shawn Doolin of Venue One
• The Eastman Egg Company
• Mariano’s
• Chef Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe

• And sweet sounds from DJ Michael Slaboch & an amazing photo booth

I will definitely let you know about next year’s event as soon as I find out because this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Self-Portrait via Moss: Dress (option) // Halogen: Heels (option) // Ray-Ban: Aviators

Photography: Limani Designs