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?

December 31, 2011

My Favorite Moments From 2011

2011 was a pretty great year. Now that I look back, I got to experience a lot of amazing things and I’m so grateful for these opportunities. I hope you had an amazing 2011…but let’s make 2012 even better!

Here’s a look at of some of my favorite moments from this past year…

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Getting a good camera! So I can share better quality pictures with you, my lovely readers, and also so I can take sick pictures like this…

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Meeting Brian Atwood…because not only are his shoes gorgeous, so is he!

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Having ChiCityFashion be featured in the latest issue of CS Magazine…along with my favorite blogger friends.

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Meeting Glenda Bailey…she made Harper’s Bazaar what it is today and she is one of the most incredible people I’ve met to date.

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My first Chanel bag…enough said 🙂

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A surprise appearance by Giuliana and Bill at my 23rd birthday.

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Seeing a Kelly bag get made before my very eyes at the Hermes Festival of Crafts.

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It was my goal this year to make it to the McQueen exhibit at the Met, and thanks to their lovely extension…I made it!

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Photographed by Tommy Ton (without even knowing it!) my first day at Fashion Week in New York this year. And seeing it on Style.com the next day…unreal!

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I think this one takes the cake. Meeting my favorite designers (Jack and Lazaro), designing a custom version of my very favorite bag (the PS1), and it all led up to this…

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I still can’t believe I own the only custom PS1. Officially the most treasured item in my closet.

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I couldn’t have asked for a better year. Thank you all for your support and your awesome comments. Have a happy new year!

December 29, 2011

Currently Obsessing Over: Markus Lupfer Sweaters

Having a variety of sweaters is important during this time of year, especially in Chicago. But how many black and grey ones can you possibly own? You have to spruce it up sometimes, and Markus Lupfer does just that.

They’re random. They’re weird. But I can’t help but obsess over them.

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And for the ultimate “ugly Christmas sweater” (even though the holiday’s over)…

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What do you think of these Markus Lupfer sweaters?

December 20, 2011

365HANGERS Sample Sales + Giveaway

365HANGERS is a new sample sale website where everything is ALWAYS 70% off retail. Not sometimes, not up to 70% off…you can get designer fashion, at 70% off, all the time. French Conection, BCBG, Rebecca Taylor and more…it’s all on 365HANGERS.

The coolest part about this new site is that you shop by size, AND the models wearing the clothes are actually the size of the garment. So if you’re shopping size 6, the model wearing those size 6 garments is actually a size 6! Genius, right?

Here’s a look at some of my favorite party dresses on 365HANGERS right now (perfect for New Years Eve!)

[left to right] Marc by Marc Jacobs. DKNY. Three Dots.

Want to shop 365HANGERS for yourself? They’re offering one lucky ChiCityFashion reader $30 to shop (which goes along way on 365HANGERS). Here’s how to enter this giveaway:

1. Like 365HANGERS on Facebook.
2. Click here, select your favorite item, and post it in the comments section below.

You have until Thursday, December 29 at 6pm ct to enter. 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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