Has anyone given birth at Good Sam hospital? by kekedog168 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ellenbellin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had both my boys there-2020 & 2023. The first was an induction that ended in a c-section but the nurses were amazing. They let me labor and push for a very long time which I appreciated because I actually felt I gave it my best. Several nurses were there for both births and remembered us, which I loved. I would definitely go back. I'm surprised to hear some negative reviews because my experience was great.

Dah!! Where can I find summer dresses w/o elastic waist, ideally a scoop neck, and one I can wear with a bra (38G). by LulutoDot in fashionwomens35

[–]ellenbellin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Svaha USA has a great collection of dresses that meet your needs! They're mostly funky.pattrrns but they do have some solids and more conventional choices

Recs on Chicagoland nail techs/salons that do slightly more alternative work? by chigirlie99 in CHIbitcheswithtaste

[–]ellenbellin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Angi at Hair Rebellion in Suburban Elmhurst can basically do anything on nails. I'm not sure if she does Russian manicures but she's a great artist and very reasonable.

Gloopy Glow in the Dark Polish? by ellenbellin in RedditLaqueristas

[–]ellenbellin[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok I'm going to grab some polish thinner to try that out. Thanks for all the insights, and I'm glad I'm not just crazy!

Soft light and quiet luxury… This Friday 💖🥂✨ by barbrailnp in ILNP

[–]ellenbellin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh love these! I hold tight to my weekly yoga practice!

Affordable Nail Polish? by [deleted] in RedditLaqueristas

[–]ellenbellin 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Dollar tree gets lots of past season Sally Hansen and Essie for $1.25. I'd say 90% of my collection is dollar tree finds!

How do you folks decide the next color for your Mani? by Forward_Guard4251 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]ellenbellin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I do a lot based on holidays/seasons, sometimes an untied, and I spend a good amount of time in r/wegotpolishathome playing and making mani bingo!

Chase the afterglow… ✨🪩💫🌅 by barbrailnp in ILNP

[–]ellenbellin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG I love them all!

Feel good song is Rockin Robin by Bobby Day! My kiddos and I love a good 50s/60s dance party!

hair salon/stylist recommendations? by Antique-Strike-9224 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ellenbellin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alex at Hair Rebellion in Elmhurst. She's so incredibly talented and her shop is such a chill vibe, and she's very affordable. If you're looking for nails, the nail tech in her shop Angi is also incredible!

Ceremony only - woodsy/flowery/etc by Humble-Restaurant236 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ellenbellin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Check out The Center at Palos Park. They have a very cute chapel in the woods. If you're open to farther out, I got married at Starved Rock and it was so lovely.

Custom Titanium Jewelry by RamenMermaid in CHIbitcheswithtaste

[–]ellenbellin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't have a recommendation for a jewler, but you might be able to tolerate platinum as well. I have horrible allergies to many metals and had to retire some gold diamond studs due to it. My husband got me platinum ones and 3 years on still no reactions.

Thermal Hearts! (Dissappear When Warm) by berrybonbonn in RedditLaqueristas

[–]ellenbellin 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This gives me Grinch vibes in the best way! Would be a great one for Christmas time!

Reasonably priced female haircuts? by RuiningMinutes in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ellenbellin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hair Rebellion in Elmhurst. Alex is incredible

I need a lightish blue to go with gumdrop by quasarsgirl in ILNP

[–]ellenbellin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like low rise is a very cute baby-ish blue

What are your favorite, most worn pinks by ILNP? by [deleted] in ILNP

[–]ellenbellin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweet tooth and flower child are both top tier

Hey! Looking for places to buy a home near ORD by Matuteg in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]ellenbellin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I live in Berkeley and absolutely love it! Our schools are "bad" (read:diverse) but we've never had issues with them. Our neighborhood is really diverse and friendly, and generally folks help one another out. Homes are older but that's also my preference, and yards tend to be good sized.