Chicago Summer Blogger Style on Fashion Files

Last week, Fashion Files Magazine featured 4 Chicago bloggers and their go-to summer style…and yours truly made the cut. In the company of Chitown Fashionista, Tres Awesome and Possessionista, I’m honored to be in such great company!

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Brian Atwood on Gilt

Starting today at 11am ct, Gilt is featuring the first ever Brian Atwood sale on their site! This sale will feature both shoes and handbags (including the one I wore to the Swarovski event) in a variety of colors and styles. Brian is hot, his shoes are awesome so this is one sale you do not want to miss.

Here’s a sneak preview…

PhotobucketManiac pump (original price $593, Gilt price $299)

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There will be tons more so click here for instant access to the sale and be sure to tweet me what you buy. I’d love to see!

Shop Net-a-Porter Under $250

With pretty much everyone having a major sale right now (most of which are in the process of winding down…so get those purchases in), it can be overwhelming. To me, the most exciting sales to shop are the high end designer sales because let’s be honest…nothing feels better than scoring those Atwoods you’ve had your eye on at half off (or more). So I scoured my favorite luxury site Net-a-Porter to find you the best sale shoes, jewelry and handbags under $250.

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Marni printed flats (original price: $470, now $188)
Missoni crochet mules (original price: $660, now $198)
DKNY printed wedges (original price: $275, now $82.50)
Chloe 2-tone sandals (original price: $640, now $192)
Brian Atwood espadrille sandals (original price $710, now $213)

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Oscar de la Renta 24k gold-plated ring (original price: $175, now $52.50)
Yves Saint Laurent gold-plated necklace (original price: $440, now $220)
Miu Miu lightning bold earrings (original price: $150, now $90)
Etro color block bangle (original price: $245, now $73.50)
Giambattista Valli gold-plated rope cuff (original price: $395, now $158)

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Jil Sander circle leather clutch (original price: $360, now $144)
Burberry leather wristlet clutch (original price: $425, now $212.50)
Marni printed PVC tote (original price: $635, now $190.50)
See by Chloe leather shoulder bag (original price: $325, now $162.50)

Best Colored Denim Shorts Under $150

Colored denim has been a huge trend in the last year but when it’s 95 and humid like it’s been lately in Chicago, skinny jeans are the last thing on your mind. So instead of a DIY project (it takes serious skill to cut your own denim…trust me, I’ve tried) I picked out my favorite colored denim shorts and they’re all under $150!

PhotobucketBuffalo Princess Shorts
(under $100!)

PhotobucketJoe’s Denim Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)

PhotobucketChristopher Kane x J Brand Neon Stretch Denim Cut Off Shorts
(on sale)

PhotobucketCurrent/Elliott Boyfriend Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)

PhotobucketPaige Denim Shorts
(on sale)

PhotobucketRag & Bone/JEAN Cutoff Shorts
(on sale + available in other colors)

Animal Royal-Tee

Because I can’t get enough of Animal Royalty (see my interview with the designer here) I wanted to share some personal style photos of my new AR t-shirt. Worn with my favorite Rag & Bone black skinny jeans (that I wear way too often), Proenza Schouler Spring ’10 wedges and my PS11 for a pop of color, this is  how I wear my Animal Royal-tee. How would you wear yours?

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