January 3, 2012

Currently Obsessing Over: Valentino Studs

Valentino does 2 things really well: red and bows. Studs were added to the mix a couple seasons ago and it’s become so popular, the brand has continued to incorporate them into many of their newest accessories.

I had my eye on the Rockstud dome bag for months. I looked at it every time I went into Nordstrom. Then I was pretty bummed when I stopped seeing it (I assumed it was sold out). But thanks to my amazing mother, she happened to snag one up for me for Christmas (seen here). So besides this stunning bag, here’s some other studded Valentino pieces I’m currently obsessing over…

Studded leather and lace T-bar pumps

Studded leather belt

Studded Leather Headband

Studded leather driving gloves

Studded snow boots…these are the ultimate

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What are your favorite pieces from the studded Valentino collection?

January 2, 2012

Sneak Peak at New Shopping Destination, Sneakpeeq

Sneakpeeq is a new online shop that allows you to discover cool new brands you might not have found otherwise. From gourmet foods to home products, as well as accessories and apparel…Sneakpeeq has it all. And, everything is offered at a super low price!

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You can even receive additional discounts once you unlock various badges and rewards in your account. The more you buy, share, love, and peeq, the more incentives and surprises you’ll receive. The only way to find out though is to sign up yourself!

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Want to win the above gift card? You can…with the ChiCityFashion and Sneakpeeq giveaway. The best part about this one is that EVERYONE WINS. Sneakpeeq is giving away 20% off your next purchase just for entering, plus a chance at the Grand Prize– a $50 Sneakpeeq gift card to use on your favorite food, style and home products. A second place winner will receive a $25 sneakpeeq gift card. Plus, five runners-up prize winners will receive a $10 gift card—that goes a long way in sneakpeeq’s amazingly low-priced boutiques!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Click here to join Sneakpeeq
2. Leave me a comment below telling me your favorite thing about Sneakpeeq.

Winners will be announced on Monday, January 9. Good luck!

December 19, 2011

Chi City Closet: Tory Burch Blazer & Clutch

Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the new Tory Burch store on Oak Street. Everyone that works there is especially friendly and fun, so I highly recommend checking it out. Plus, they have this amazing couch upstairs that I would purchase in a second if it was for sale!

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Thanks to Tory Burch and Chicago Blogger Network, I got this great metallic blazer (that could not fit more perfectly by the way) and vibrant orange patent clutch. These were the first items I noticed in the store. I tried them on with what I was wearing (see below) and although they don’t really go together, they kind of do at the same time. So I’m very excited to welcome these new items into my Chi City Closet!

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December 14, 2011

Chicago Blogger Network Holiday Gift Guide

As a member of the Chicago Blogger Network, I’m very excited about the very first CBN Holiday Gift Guide. Over 30 bloggers chose one stylish item for the guide and I am a little embarrassed/not surprised to say….

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Mine was by far the most expensive choice. But let’s be honest…who would’t want the Christopher Kane Aqua Clutch? And if you know me at all, you know that this isn’t the blog to read if you’re looking for budget-friendly fashions. It’s just not my forte!

So anyway, go check out the Chicago Blogger Network Holiday Gift Guide. Let me know what you think in the comments section below.

December 12, 2011

Chi City Closet: My Custom Proenza Schouler PS1

This is the ultimate Chi City Closet post; where I’m finally sharing photos of my custom Proenza Schouler PS1! You got a sneak peak last week in the Proenza Surprise post but I had to build up the hype just a little bit more, right? 🙂

This is the medium Proenza Schouler PS1 in purple python with black python trim and a neon yellow suede interior. It’s officially the most amazing item in my closet and I don’t think anything will ever top it. Enjoy!

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Thank you to everyone at Proenza Schouler, including Jack and Lazaro, for helping me design this bag. Thank you to Charity Buzz…because without them, this wouldn’t have been possible. And thank you to Amy Creyer of Chicago Street Style for taking the amazing photos of me with my custom PS1!

It was actually the 2 year anniversary of ChiCityFashion.com on Friday so this officially my celebratory post. Thank you all for supporting my blog for the last 2 years. It means the world to me.