Red Carpet Fashion: 2012 CFDA Awards (Part 1)

Last night was the annual CFDA Awards. With the Met Ball being like the Oscars of fashion, I’d say this is more like the SAG Awards or the Golden Globes…it’s a big deal but nothing beats the Academy, ya know?

Unfortunately, I was not all that impressed with the looks this year. With a crowd of designers, models and muses I expected way more from these people. It is the Council of FASHION Designers of America…so step up the fashion, please.

PhotobucketZosia Mamet in Cynthia Rowley, with the designer

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Chi City Closet: Iwona Ludyga Skull Ring

Earlier last month, I developed a short-term addiction by ordering everything on The Cut’s Best Bets. The first to kick off the series of purchases was the Best Bet: Iwona Ludyga Skull Ring post.

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I have a ton of oversized rings and I’ve been looking for alternative options so I can wear multiple rings on each hand. This seemed too cool of a piece to pass up!

I love how it’s small and dainty but still has a bit of edge with that tiny skull. With the options of rose gold or yellow gold and black diamonds or white diamonds for the eyes, I decided to go with yellow gold (because I’ve been buying way too much rose gold lately) and black diamonds. What do you think?

Check out more from Iwona Ludyga here.

Rad + Refined Expands to Chicago

Rad + Refined has made its trips to Chicago for their week-long pop-ups, but now they’re expanding to have a permanent presence here in the city! Starting this month, a stylist will be available by appointment only at their new River North showroom to dress you in the best California-cool fashion they have to offer.

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Too book an appointment, email info@radandrefined.com and be sure to check out their site radandrefined.com.