December 23, 2011

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

It’s that time again…where it’s appropriate to wear red and green at the same time (outside of color block season), where you’ve spent way too much money (on both yourself and others…I know I’m not the only one), and where gaining 5-10 lbs is 100% appropriate (right??). It’s Christmas!!! (or “the holidays” to be PC)

I started with this…

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And ended with this…

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And I can’t wait to see what you all end up with! So anyway I’d love to wish you the happiest of all holidays. I hope you gave/get some kick ass presents. But most importantly, be sure to do at least one good deed for someone else this holiday season. Not everyone gets to celebrate in style, so no matter how you do it… just let someone know you’re thinking of them 🙂

I’ll be doing Christmas “suburban style” this weekend so we’ll chat on Twitter and reconvene Monday. What are you doing to celebrate?

December 22, 2011

Chicago’s Style Set Share Their Top Holiday Essentials on Luxe File

Wonder what stylish Chicagoans deem as holiday essentials? Then don’t miss out on this fabulous story on Luxe Life. From store owners to PR chicks and everything in between (including my fashion blogger self), we dish on our favorite skincare, jewelry, gifts and more.

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Can you guess who picked the McQueen clutch above? 🙂

Click here to read the full story.

December 21, 2011

Pose With Me

Although I’d love to, I don’t post personal style photos that often here on ChiCityFashion because honestly…I don’t have a photographer boyfriend like most personal style bloggers (I have a boyfriend…photography just isn’t his forte :))

But now thanks to Pose, I can share more personal style photos…instantly!

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It’s a really easy to way to share what you’re wearing or what you’re coveting (which I’ll most likely be sharing both). Just download on your phone, snap some photos and share them.

Click here to follow me on Pose

To find more of my personal style photos from time to time, plus fun lifestyle features check out Style Block.

December 20, 2011

365HANGERS Sample Sales + Giveaway

365HANGERS is a new sample sale website where everything is ALWAYS 70% off retail. Not sometimes, not up to 70% off…you can get designer fashion, at 70% off, all the time. French Conection, BCBG, Rebecca Taylor and more…it’s all on 365HANGERS.

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The coolest part about this new site is that you shop by size, AND the models wearing the clothes are actually the size of the garment. So if you’re shopping size 6, the model wearing those size 6 garments is actually a size 6! Genius, right?

Here’s a look at some of my favorite party dresses on 365HANGERS right now (perfect for New Years Eve!)

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Want to shop 365HANGERS for yourself? They’re offering one lucky ChiCityFashion reader $30 to shop (which goes along way on 365HANGERS). Here’s how to enter this giveaway:

1. Like 365HANGERS on Facebook.
2. Click here, select your favorite item, and post it in the comments section below.

You have until Thursday, December 29 at 6pm ct to enter. Good luck!

December 19, 2011

Chi City Closet: Tory Burch Blazer & Clutch

Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the new Tory Burch store on Oak Street. Everyone that works there is especially friendly and fun, so I highly recommend checking it out. Plus, they have this amazing couch upstairs that I would purchase in a second if it was for sale!

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Thanks to Tory Burch and Chicago Blogger Network, I got this great metallic blazer (that could not fit more perfectly by the way) and vibrant orange patent clutch. These were the first items I noticed in the store. I tried them on with what I was wearing (see below) and although they don’t really go together, they kind of do at the same time. So I’m very excited to welcome these new items into my Chi City Closet!

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