October 17, 2011

Chicago Fashion Focus 2011

Although Chicago does not have a fashion week, we do have a week dedicated to local fashion that includes fashion shows, shopping events and more. It’s Chicago Fashion Focus!

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Starting tonight through Sunday, October 23 you’ll find many events around town to attend. Some highlights include Next Fashion Chicago (tonight from 6:30-9:30 at Germania Place), The Designers of the Chicago Fashion Incubator presented by Macy’s (October 18 at 7:30 pm at Millenium Park), Modern Vintage (October 22 & 23 at Plumber’s Hall) and many more.

See the full list of Fashion Focus events here.

October 13, 2011

Decades Pop-Up Returns to 900 North Michigan Shops

Decades is at it again! This Saturday and Sunday, the popular vintage and 21st century modern designer fashion house will host their third Chicago pop-up shop at space519 in the 900 North Michigan Shops. As an added feature to this year’s event schedule, co-owners Christos Garkinos and Cameron Silver will showcase their fabulous new jewelry collaboration with Miriam Haskell – the Miriam Haskell for decades “Uptown/Downtown” collection, inspired by the brand’s famed heritage costume jewelry archives.

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This shopping event will be open to the public on Saturday, October 15 10 a.m. – 7 p.m and Sunday, October 16 noon – 6 p.m. There’s a Sunday denim sample sale and a $150 shoe event…so this is one not to miss!

October 12, 2011

Current Obsession: Dolce & Gabbana Star Print iPhone Case

If you keep up with me on Twitter you’ve probably figured out by know my obsession with the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 collection. Dolce & Gabbana has never really been a go-to brand for me but they knocked it out of the park for this season. I already own the star-print dress (seen here) but there are so many other star printed items I’m dying to have from the collection. If I have the chance to purchase anything else from Dolce & Gabbana Fall ’11, it would be this…

Dolce & Gabbana Star Dauphine Printed iPhone Case

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And while I’m at it, why not pick up the star-print clutch…right? 🙂

October 7, 2011

Current Obsession: Proenza Schouler Macramé Skirt

Happy Friday all! Today I wanted a short and sweet post…one dedicated to my current obsession, the Proenza Schouler Macramé Skirt from their Fall 2011 collection.

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As seen on Anna Dello Russo during “fashion month,” it’s truly a piece of art and a really great addition to your wardrobe…or my wardrobe 🙂

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Now if I just had $8,865 to spare…

Photo: Anna Dello Russo

October 5, 2011

4 Designers 4 CURE at p45

On October 19th, p.45 (one of my favorite Chicago boutiques) celebrates its 14th birthday with the launch of 4 Designers 4 CURE. This will feature exclusive products that benefit CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy). Because of p45 founder Tricia Tunstall’s personal connection to the cause, she invited four designers to create custom pieces, including CFDA-winning milliner Eugenia Kim, inspired by the organization’s signature color red.

Eugenia Kim will offer 45 limited-edition “Daniella” headbands (pictured below) with 100% of proceeds going towards CURE. These can be purchased both online and in store. Each headband will also be autographed by Eugenia herself!

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Other “4 Designers 4 CURE” items include Lizzie Fortunato‘s signature mix of materials in a key chain charm, a crescent moon on a red leather cord by Sarah McGuire, and a Abigail Glaum-Lathbury knit dress in her well-known architectural style.

Check out p45 at 1643 N. Damen and visit www.p45.com for more information.