Chicago Fashion Foundation Annual Scholarship Event

Tomorrow is the Chicago Fashion Foundation’s Annual Scholarship event, with this year’s theme being Chicago Street Style. 10 student designer finalists have been chosen and they will display their designs to fashion industry professionals. Three of these students will ultimately win an academic scholarship worth $5000, $1000, and $500 and one will earn the title of “Future of Chicago Fashion 2012 Winner.”

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So if you’re free from 6-9pm tomorrow be sure to get your tickets and come by the City of Chicago Cultural Center for a great night of Chicago fashion!

Sweet Kicks: Sneakers For Spring

Although it’s a trend that’s not really my style, I do appreciate a well-pulled off sneaker. It’s a more casual alternative to flats or flat boots, but if you’ve taken a look at any of the more recent sneaker designs, they can sure make a statement. I have to say though, I’m not loving wedge sneakers…they remind me of JLo from her “Jenny From The Block” days, and why would we ever want to relive the fashions of 2002? So anyway…

With the Isabel Marant ‘Willow’ Sneakers totally being the new Miu Miu glitter booties of the season, see what sweet sneaks I’m loving for Spring.

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Miu Miu Patent-leather high stop sneakers

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Lanvin Diamond-print canvas and leather high-stop sneakers

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Jimmy Choo Tokyo suede and glitter-finish high-top sneakers

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Isabel Marant Willow Suede Sneakers

Will you be wearing sneakers this season? Any favorites?

Nicole Miller Artelier Launch Event

Celebrate the launch of Nicole Miller Artelier this weekend! This collection is a step in a new direction for the brand with more casual dresses, skirts, blouses, pants, and even knitwear. Now offering more options for the Nicole Miller customer–especially those [like myself] who love their brights–I’m very excited about this new collection.

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This all a part of the Old Town shopping event happening March 3 only, so don’t miss out on all the great offers these stores are having this Saturday!

Stop by Nicole Miller (1419 Wells Street) from 10am to 6pm to check out the new collection, plus receive $50 off purchases of $350 or more during your next visit.

“Meet The New Ann” at Ann Taylor

Tomorrow the Ann Taylor store on Michigan Ave is introducing a “new Ann” with  their brand new concept store. Hosted by CS Magazine and Chicago fashion insiders, you’ll be the first to see the newly renovated store!

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With the recent addition of bright accessories, I’m very interested to see what Ann has to offer. See you there!

Prabal Gurung Fall 2012: Return Of The Blue Pants

Although Prabal Gurung showed his Fall 2012 collection nearly 3 weeks ago, this was one I couldn’t help but dedicate a full post to (save the best for last right?) Plus, Kate Bosworth killed at at the Oscars Vanity Fair after party in Prabal’s newest collection the other night…so this is well deserved.

While most designers started their Fall ’12 shows with all white looks, Prabal did the complete opposite with striking models in black. I tend to look at black as boring, however this was FAR from. These looks had the intricate detailing that Prabal is known for and made me just as excited as when I first laid eyes on those melting purple pants. The prints and sheer cut outs seen in his Spring 2012 collection  carried over for Fall but this time Prabal showed more gold and deep blue as opposed to turquoise and purple.

My favorite part about this collection was the return of the blue pants (updated and modified of course). I first fell in love with Prabal after seeing his Spring 2010 collection, specifically these blue pants. Something about them intrigued me and I’ve been a huge Prabal fan ever since. It’s been amazing to see how he’s evolved as a designer and I always look forward to what he’s going to wow us with season after season.

I could ramble for hours about how amazing this collection is (and how much I love the makeup), but you’d probably get sick of me obsessing over Prabal so instead just take a look at some photos…

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Photos via Style.com