March 17, 2011

Brochu Walker Pop-Up Shop at P.45

For a limited two-week period women’s clothing brand, BROCHU WALKER, will be revealing an exclusive pop-up shop at P.45 in Chicago from April 7th – 22nd. Customers will enjoy a total BROCHU WALKER shopping experience complete with BROCHU WALKER imagery, hangers, and a special gift with purchase!

Lisa Brochu & Lauren Walker

Each season BROCHU WALKER produces everyday essentials as well as novelty pieces that can be worn alone or paired with items already hanging in your wardrobe. Their wardrobe essentials are key for any season!

So mark your calendars and visit P.45 (1643 N. Damen in Chicago) to get your very own BROCHU WALKER pieces.

March 16, 2011

Hermes Festival of Crafts

On Sunday I went to the Hermes Festival of Crafts next to the Hermes store on Oak Street. It was honestly one of the coolest things I’ve ever been to. It’s even cooler that Chicago is one of THREE of cities to hold one of these exhibits. This is the first EVER Festival of Crafts and I am so happy I was able to experience it.

If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to go. Skip school, skip work, book the next flight out to Chicago…whatever you have to do, you must see this. Getting a demonstration of how Hermes bags, scarves, watches, saddles, ties and dress shirts are made is amazing. They’ve been hand making everything since 1837 and it’s beyond impressive that they have kept that up for so long.

Today is the last day so head to 25 E. Oak Street any time from 10am to 6pm. I hope you can make it!

Here are a few photos I took (via iPhone) from the event…

Making a Kelly bag

Solid leather handle for the Kelly bag

Hermes watch making

Scarf making

Screen printing for the scarves

See all of my photos here.

March 12, 2011

Chicago Event: Who What Wear Book Signing

Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, founders of Who What Wear will be in Chicago next week to promote their 2nd book, “What to Wear, Where!” I am a HUGE fan of Who What Wear (I read it daily) so I am beyond excited to attend their book signing and meet the ladies behind one my favorite fashion websites.

Guests at the book signing will be able to preview ten styles of the W3 shoe collection, which is designed by both girls in collaboration with JustFab.com and are the exclusive shoes worn by Hillary and Katherine throughout the book. You say “shoes” and I’m ALWAYS in!

So come to The Book Cellar at 4735 N. Lincoln on Friday, March 18 to meet the fashion mavens/authors/shoe designers/awesome women…Hillary and Katherine of WHO WHAT WEAR.

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 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!