March 11, 2011

Chicago Event: Trendevous Private Shopping & Runway Show

Chicago Magazine Fashion Editor and Wardrobe Coach Stacey Wallace-Albert, will host a fashion show this Saturday, March 12, featuring the season’s key trends including the crocheted sweater, trench dress, and the statement “boyfriend” watch.

Following the show, designers Victor Alfaro and Andrea Sanderlin along with Wallace-Albert will weigh in on everything shoppers want to know: how to transition their winter pieces; what shoes to pair with their new skirt; or what color will be on everyone this season and how to stand out.

See below for event details…

WHEN/ WHERE: March 12, 2011

Private Shopping: 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Fashion Show: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
 

Carson’s Orland Square Mall: 4 Orland Square (Orland Park, IL 60462)

This event also takes place during Bon-Ton’s Goodwill Sale, where customers can receive a coupon for up to 20% off of their purchase for each item of clothing they donate. In the fall, Bon-Ton had a record breaking sale collecting approximately 4 million pounds of clothing and distributing 1.6 million coupons.
March 10, 2011

Shop In Chicago: Thread Lounge

I’m all about supporting local boutiques in Chicago and I’m even more thrilled to support those that are doing something different. Lincoln Park’s Thread Lounge is not your ordinary designer boutique and a must-visit destination in Chicago.

Thread Lounge Designer Sample Sales is a concept by Colleen Schmidt, who spent years in the high-end loungewear and sleepwear industry. After she realized the market was becoming saturated with this kind of fashion, she knew she had to do something different. This is when Thread Lounge was born…

Colleen created a sample sale that travels the country and sells merchandise at a quarter of the retail price. This resulted in 2 great things…1) being able to serve her customers desires to have high-end clothing at a fraction of the cost, and 2) support small independent designers with selling their samples and excess stock.

With 300 lines in the ‘shops,’ there is something for everyone. It’s great to have a boutique that carries known designers as well as smaller independent designers as well…gives you the brands you love while exposing you to new designs at the same time.

Some designers Thread Lounge carries that you may recognize include James Jeans, Rag & Bone, Theory, and Tory Burch. Looking to try a new brand? Try Raj, Signum, Vintage Revolution, or Yanuk.

Visit Thread Lounge in Lincoln Park at 918 W. Armitage and visit www.threadlounge.com for more information.

Photos taken by Sapan Ahuja
March 9, 2011

Gilt Sales This Week: Spring Is Coming!

Happy Wednesday! Need some fashion finds to get you through the week? Gilt has you covered.

Here are my favorite sales happening this week on Gilt…

Chamak Jewelry (3/9)–Stackable bracelets in bronze, glass and crystal, dangling earrings in an array of colors, and much more…you will love Chamak pieces designed by Priya Kakkar. Her signature collection of jewelry reflects the influences of her professional experiencess at DKNY, Chanel, and Burberry, as well as her native Indian culture. With that background, you know you’ll love these vibrant pieces!

Price Point Sale (3/10)- For the entire day on Gilt, grab dresses under $89, handbags under $200, Jewelry under $75, blouses and tops under $49 and much more. It just doesn’t get much better than this…

Spring Break Sale (3/10)– The spring season is all about renewal—so why not give your skin a fresh start? Pamper yourself with indulgent items including face masks, creams, eye masks, and on-the-go kits and cases.

Spring Trend: Vibrant Colors (3/11)- One of the biggest trends this spring is color! Dreary days are no match for fashions in bright, uplifting hues and dazzling accessories. Lift your spirits with fun-loving pieces like a set of stacked bangles in vibrant jewel tones, sky-high cherry-red pumps, and more.

Remember, all of these sales start at 11am (central time) and you have to be a GILT MEMBER to shop. So join now and get shopping!

March 8, 2011

Lanvin Fall 2011 Show at Paris Fashion Week

Missed the Lanvin show in Paris? No worries, because I have exclusive backstage footage plus the video of the entire Fall 2011 show at Paris Fashion Week.

Enjoy!

Click here for backstage footage at Lanvin Fall 2011

Click here to watch the Lanvin Fall 2011 show

Videos courtesy of Vidicom
March 7, 2011

Chi City Closet: Fendi Spring 2011 Platform Sandals

Platforms are one of the biggest trends for Spring 2011. When I first saw them on the runway, I wasn’t exactly sure how I felt about them. Then I saw the Fendi Spring 2011 runway platform sandals up close this past weekend, and I really fell in love.

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The moment I tried them on, I knew I had to have them…so now they are part of my Chi City Closet 🙂

So with that said, Spring needs to come ASAP. My Spring shoe collection is growing fast and I am getting antsy to wear them!