May 23, 2011

Topman Opens Pop-Up Shop in Space519

As you all probably know by now, Topshop/Topman will be opening on Michigan Avenue this September. I don’t know about you but I can’t wait! Good news for the boys…Topman will be opening a pop-up shop in Space519 starting Friday, June 3 all the way through the end of July.

Pieces will range from t-shirts to penny loafers and suiting to swim, all from Topman’s latest collection.

So stop by Space519 in the 900 Shops (900 N. Michigan Avenue) to shop Topman styles before the official store opening this Fall!

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May 20, 2011

Minimal Baroque: A Work Of Art

As some of you know, I’ve been obsessed with the Prada Baroque sunglasses since I saw them on the runway back in September. When I found out they’d be available for a limited edition run, I did whatever I could to be sure I got a hold of these avant-garde sunnies.

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Thankfully, I was successful!

I was so excited when I came across these photos of various illustration collaborations, all focused on these amazing sunglasses.

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Tomas Nogueira

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Tatiana Uzlova

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Tassili Calatroni

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Rosi Di Stefano

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Mattia Buffoli

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Kuba Dabrowski

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Federica di Giovanni

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Ciraudo Majola

My favorite is the one by Mattia Buffoli (obviously…it involves food). What do you think? Which one is your favorite?

Photos from Nylon
May 19, 2011

Growing Works 2011

I posted about the highly anticipated event Laundry Magazine’s Growing Works about 3 weeks ago, and the time has finally come. On Tuesday night I attended the Growing Works show at the gorgeous Garfield Park Conservatory. This was my first time at this venue and it’s the perfect space to host a fashion show. I know this event has been in the works (no pun intended) for quite some time…and it definitely paid off. It’s so great to provide an event for local young talent to showcase their designs and what better company to host this event than Laundry Magazine? Be sure to check out the full list of designers and their profiles from the show.

Check out my pre-show photos…

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The Runway

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Backstage

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With Kelsey Kreiling, Editor In Chief of Laundry Magazine

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Growing Works program

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Pretending to straighten the bowtie of The Bowtie Memoirs

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With Ryan Beshel, of The Bowtie Memoirs

Let’s start the show…


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May 17, 2011

Spring Into Summer Essentials With Gilt

It’s mid-May…and if you haven’t stocked up on your Spring/Summer wardrobe yet, I suggest you do! Although the weather has been questionable in Chicago, it’s over 50 degrees somewhere (probably most places).  So pick up some new pieces from Gilt, and show off your new Spring/Summer wardrobe.

Here are my favorite sales happening this week on Gilt…

Spring Into Summer Essentials (5/17)- Every stylish woman knows that versatile pieces are the key to unlimited outfit options. Drapey tanks and tees, party dresses, floral-prints, and easy rompers and jumpsuits—these warm weather essentials will take you from spring to summer…and beyond.

Marc Jacobs Collection (5/18)- Padlocked hobos, patterned totes, and lots more styles that are unmistakably Marc Jacobs populate this sale. The designer most likely to inherit the mantle of American fashion puts his stamp on this sought-after accessory line. Don’t miss the stylish agenda covers or the quilted python totes. 

Ali Ro (5/19)– Stock your closet with the just-edgy-enough frocks and separates that are Ali Ro’s stock in trade. Cutouts, slanted hems, unusually placed zippers—the ultramodern embellishments add to the appeal of the picks Gilt has selected without rendering them overly offbeat.

Remember, you must be a Gilt member to enjoy these fabulous sales. So JOIN NOW and get shopping!