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…

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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? 🙂

September 30, 2011

My Favorite Capes & Ponchos For Fall 2011

As I mentioned the other day I was quoted in the Red Eye about capes and ponchos for this season. In Chicago it is so important to have great outerwear because that’s what most people see about 75% of the year. Having a non traditional coat is just a fun way to spruce up your outerwear collection without compromising practicality.

Because I only got to pick one of my favorites for Fall 2011 for the Red Eye, I decided to dedicate an entire blog post to the best capes and ponchos in a variety of colors, styles and price points…so you’ll be sure to find one you love!

PhotobucketSee By Chloe Wool Cape with Leather Fringe and BucklesPhotobucketRag & Bone Leighton wool and cotton-blend cape (as seen here)

Photobucket Minkpink Hendrix Fringed Poncho Wrap

PhotobucketGypsy 05 Hooded Poncho in Asphalt

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Emilio Pucci Leather-trimmed tweed cape


Elizabeth & James Salma Poncho

Which one is your favorite? Will you be sporting a cape or poncho for Fall? Let me know in the comments section below!

September 6, 2011

What I’m [Surprisingly] Coveting for Fall 2011

It seems like every other day I’m coveting something new but I wanted to share with you a few Fall items I’m [surprisingly] coveting this season. It goes to show that even if something doesn’t fit with your typical personal style, it’s sometimes fun to go outside your comfort zone and see what you can experiment with.

Here are a few things I’m [surprisingly] coveting for this Fall.

PhotobucketSam Edelman spiked loafers: Who knew I would EVER be coveting a flat shoe? Although these are technically the knockoff of the Louboutin Rollerball spiked flats, I’m actually very into the Sam Edelman version (probably because they’re rosegold and that’s my weakness). Am I starting to like flats?! I bought these Marc by Marc Jacobs mouse flats this weekend! I guess as long as they have spikes I find them to be acceptable 🙂

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Rebecca Minkoff leopard blouse: For some reason, I’ve never been into animal print. I love it on other people (well, those who do it right) but when I put it on I feel quite odd. This Rebecca Minkoff leopard blouse is a good transition piece because the sheerness makes the leopard a little more subtle. It’s also a great classic style blouse that can be worn for so many occasions. *Add to cart*

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RED Valentino tulle-trimmed dress: If you keep up with my blog, know me in person (or have ever looked in my closet) I am absolutely obsessed with color. However, red has always been my least favorite of the bunch. I guess those tacky shiny red dresses from high school dances (and unfortunately they were present in college as well) really scarred me for life. Thankfully, I’m starting to get over it. With red being ALL over the Fall ’11 runways, it made me think of it in a different, more sophisticated way. This RED Valentino number is the perfect fun yet classy party dress.

Photobucket Alexander Wang Anais loafer pumps: This will be totally contradictory but I will say it anyway…I’m immediately attracted to anything with a tassel but I’m not a huge fan of the loafer pumps (which ironically always have a tassel). But because these are Alexander Wang (meaning they’re awesome), a fun color and a little bit of a twist from the average loafer pump, I’M DIGGIN ‘EM!

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What will you go outside your comfort zone and try for Fall ’11? Let me know in the comments section below!