Pilar Clark is a Chicago-based writer, social media strategist and mother of two. She's been quoted on Martha Stewart and BBC America’s websites regarding her love of coffee and 18th century wooden legs, and has a rather strong affinity for the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Mainly her hats.

Living in Chicago means fast pace and high style!  One thing that has helped my transition is my new Vintage Red Leather Stafford.

Another Real Woman sharing her love for her Sellwood bag...Susan Cothern writes: To say that it is my professional "Linus Blanket" is putting it mildly!

We kicked off "The Real Women of Clark & Mayfield" this week-- these are women just like you who tote their bags through a crazy but wonderful world trying to balance it all with style and function.

What an upside down life we’ve been living for the past 12 months - no pun intended since that life is in beautiful Australia.  My career in public relations has paused for a bit while I use my creativity to document travel details of our family’s expatriate travel adventure for a few blogs and work on the beginnings of a book from Australia.