May 25, 2012

Glamour’s September Issue is Full on Fashion

Is it too early to start talking September issues? I say no. Especially when, for the first time in history, Glamour is devoting its entire September issue to fashion. Every single editorial page and the issue as a whole will be seen through a “fashion lens.”

Can’t wait til September? Follow @glamourmag on Twitter and Pinterest. They even dedicated an entire board to #makingsept. I always appreciate when brands are innovative with social media and this is a great way to hype up Glamour readers for the largest issue of the year.

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How can you not love a big pile of fabulous shoes?

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Picking out the Glamour do’s and don’ts for the September issue. And a shameless plug…my picture happened to be in the Glamour do’s section of the May 2012 issue!

Here’s their Full on Fashion promotional video to get you even more excited!

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Photos via Pinterest
May 24, 2012

Bar lll Invades Randolph Street Market

One of the biggest vintage shopping events of the year, Randolph Street Market is getting a special surprise this weekend!

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Blogger Aimee Song of Song of Style, Macy’s most popular contemporary label, Bar lll, and the country’s top flea markets are coming together to bring Bar lll at the flea. Setting up shop at various vintage and flea markets throughout the country, Bar lll at the flea will be at Randolph Street Market this Saturday and Sunday!

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The tour kicked off in NYC with Shenae Grimes, Corey Kennedy, Marissa Montgomery and Hannah Bronfman. Last week the tent touched down in LA with celebrity stylists Tara Swennen and Nicholas Bru. Now it’s time for Chicago!

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At each city, the brand will set-up a tent offering attendees clothing (both menswear and womenswear), jewelry and even home goods from the latest Bar lll summer collection. As an added bonus, customers who spend $100 or more will receive a limited-edition designer Bar lll tote.

So come by the Randolph Street Market this Saturday, May 26 (10am to 6pm) and Sunday, May 27 (10am to 5pm) and check it out!

May 23, 2012

Ginger + Liz on Refinery29 Reserve

When I tweet about my manicures (AKA #ManiMonday) they almost always have one thing in common…and that’s Ginger + Liz. Their colors are vibrant, long lasting, and even vegan-friendly but most importantly Refinery29 Reserve is making is possible to get a great deal on my favorite nailpolish!

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From now until June 3, you can buy a $24 voucher that allows you to purchase $40 worth of  Ginger + Liz and each customer can purchase up to 3 vouchers. Click here to get shopping. Can’t wait to see your manis!

May 23, 2012

George Kotsiopoulos at Stuart Weitzman

Yesterday I had the pleasure of chatting with George Kotsiopoulos at the Stuart Weitzman cocktail party. FYI if you haven’t checked out their latest collection, you should definitely stop by and get yourself a new pair of heels. Lots of fun colors this season!

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Anyway, George is awesome and I totally appreciate his Midwest (specifically Skokie, Illinois) roots. I myself am from Northbrook so we bonded over the ‘burbs. When I asked him if his Chicago [area] upbringing influenced his fashion career, he responded “Well I did work at Lord & Taylor…” Hey you gotta start somewhere right (fun fact: my first job was at a shoe boutique called Never Enough Shoes). So how did he end up on Fashion Police? After being in the fashion industry as a stylist and making TV appearances in the past, it was inevitable George was meant to voice his fashion opinion. He knows what he’s talking about and has the experience to back it up. However, I did tell him if a guest cancels last minute I’d be more than happy to take their place on Fashion Police 🙂

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So you know I have to ask the “what do you like to do in Chicago?” question (my favorite!). Besides seeing his family in Skokie, George enjoys dining at Sunda and Pump Room, claims the gay bars in Chicago are much cooler than the ones in LA and gets excited to shop at Topman while he’s here. Sometimes I forget we’re so lucky to have a Topshop/Topman (the only other US location besides NY!)

May 22, 2012

Barneys Pinterest Contest

Have some things in mind for your beauty wishlist? Want to win them? Then you should enter Barneys Pinterest contest!

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Just follow BarneysNY on Pinterest, create a Pinterest board featuring your beauty/grooming wish list (with 5 items from Barneys), and share your Pinterest link. It’s that easy!

The Barneys team will select their favorite beauty  board on June 3. The winner will receive a $1,000 gift card to Barneys. Let’s be honest…who doesn’t want that? Click here to enter.