April 8, 2011

French Connection’s British Invasion Contest

French Connection is hosting a British Invasion contest, giving French Connection USA fans the chance to win the ultimate experience in music and style with a trip to see British sensation, Plan B perform live with special guests Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae. Fans will also have the chance to win a shopping spree at the essential destination for British High Street fashion to get the full London style experience.

Full contest prizes include:

·      Roundtrip airfare for two to NYC from May 4th to May 5th, 2011
·      One night at the Renaissance Times Square
·      $1,000 shopping spree at French Connection SoHo
·      Two tickets to the May 4th concert of Plan B/Bruno Mars/Janelle Monae
·      Backstage VIP access and “Meet and Greet” with Plan B at concert

ENTER HERE
All entries must be received by April 25, 2011.
April 5, 2011

Chicago Event: Fashion’s Fight Against Breast Cancer

Supporting Chicago fashion events is very important to me, and it’s even more important to support those that give back. I hope you can attend the Fashion Against Breast Cancer fashion show. It sounds like a really great time and it’s for an important cause.

Here are the details…

March 30, 2011

Shrine Chicago to Benefit Japan’s Tsunami Relief

Beginning Friday, March 25th, Shrine Haberdashery (47 E Oak Street ) will contribute 15% of sales to benefit the Salvation Army’s Japan Tsunami Relief Efforts.

The fundraising event is valid in store and online at www.shrinestyle.com until Friday, April 1.


Shrine is a luxury boutique that offers an exclusive collection of the world’s finest men’s accessories including hand crafted Italian leather goods, classic cufflinks and jewelry, and printed silk neck ties.  For more info, visit www.shrinestyle.com.

A great opportunity to stock up on spring accessories for the men in your life while also helping those in need!

March 24, 2011

Chicago Event: Modern Vintage Spring 2011

Presented by the producers of the Randolph Street Market, Modern Vintage Chicago returns for its second season, on April 16-17, 2011 to the West Loop’s Plumbers Hall. Vintage dealers from Atlanta, New York City, Texas, Minneapolis and Philadelphia along with local dealers will be present, selling their amazing selections of vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories.

If you have never attended Modern Vintage, I HIGHLY recommend going…I promise you won’t regret it. I found some amazing pieces (including 3 gorgeous vintage Fendi pieces of jewelry) at the one in October and it’s so rewarding to get your hands on these rare finds. There’s something for everyone…and at every price point!

Here are the details…hope you can make it!

WHEN:

Saturday, April 16 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday, April 17 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

WHERE:

Beaux Arts Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago

PRICE:

Discount General Admission Tickets purchased online: $8 (www.modernvintagechicago.com)

Saturday/Sunday General Admission at door: $10

Student tickets with ID: $3 online, $5 at door

MORE INFO: modernvintagechicago.com, call (312) 666-1200 or email  info@modernvintagechicago.com

March 23, 2011

Premier Episode of ‘So You Wanna Be a Designer’ Reality Fashion Show

Now that the casting for ‘So You Wanna Be a Designer’ is over (see my casting call post for more info), it’s time to watch the show!

Watch creativity, competition and suspense come to life as six aspiring Chicago designers compete to see who is a cut above the rest in the premier of ‘So You Wanna Be a Designer,’ a Kenmore Live Studio online fashion reality show.

The live reality show begins tomorrow  (3/24) as hosted by Debbie Jagel and broadcast on Kenmore’s Facebook page.  This first-of-its-kind reality show will expose six contestants to top designers, stylists and photographers as they learn the inner workings of the fashion business, vying for a grand prize of $20,000 and a Kenmore Elite laundry pair.

Local Chicagoans, fashion fiends and reality buffs are welcome to attend the live broadcast tomorrow night to watch designers add final touches, receive comments and critiques, and ultimately embark on a new challenge to jumpstart their careers.  Head over to the Kenmore Live Studio (678 N. Wells St) tomorrow at 7pm!

For those who cannot attend but want to keep a pulse of the series, visit www.facebook.com/kenmore.