February 7, 2012

Chicago Designer Elise Bergman Heads To New York Fashion Week

As a Chicago fashion supporter, I’m very excited to announce that local designer Elise Bergman has been chosen by Diet Pepsi to showcase her hometown style and bring a refreshing perspective to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Along with 3 other designers, Elise has teamed up with fashion expert Simon Doonan who will serve as a mentor while each designer creates 3 Fall looks. These looks will be unveiled at the Jonathan Adler-designed Diet Pepsi Style Studio Runway Show at Lincoln Center this Thursday.

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It’s all happening this Thursday, February 9. The best of luck to Elise…way to represent Chicago!

February 6, 2012

Spring 2012 Trend: The Athlete

I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but today’s post was inspired by the Superbowl. Although I only paid attention during commercials, I had an idea of what was going on…and all I could think of was Spring ’12.

Ever wish you could turn your track pants into a stylish outfit? I still wouldn’t recommend trying that but you are in luck for Spring.  With windbreaker jackets, side striped pants and mesh seen on the runways last September, it’s looking like the athlete is in for Spring 2012. However, the designers elevated these items to look like high quality fashion-forward pieces. So please don’t leave your house in work out clothes, unless of course you’re going to the gym.

Here’s a look at some of the sports-inspired looks for Spring ’12…

Photobucket Rag & Bone

Photobucket Nicole Miller

Photobucket Isabel Marant

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Will you be sporting the athletic trend this Spring?

Photos via Style.com
February 3, 2012

5 Intriguing Fall 2012 Inspirations from New York Designers

Yesterday on The Cut, I was very intrigued by the Fashion Week Preview: 99 Designers Reveal Their Fall 2012 Inspirations story. However, there were 5 designers and their inspiration that really stuck out to me. Now more than ever, I’m looking forward to these Fall 2012 collections. See who these designers are and what they were inspired by for their latest collection.

Photobucket Rebecca Minkoff–“Texture”

Photobucket Nicole Miller–“Freedom”

Photobucket DKNY–“Gloss”

Photobucket Chris Benz–“Cheers”

Photobucket Alice + Olivia–“Pop”

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Who are you most intrigued by?

February 1, 2012

Spring 2012 Trend: Get Pink

I got a great little package this week from Neiman Marcus with an amazing neon Spring 2012 trend book. Not only is the cover my ideal color but the first Spring trend I opened to is…PINK.

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I was pretty inspired by the vibrant pink collage, so I thought I’d make my own and share my favorite pink finds from around the web. The best part is, almost all these pieces can be worn NOW. Let’s be honest, nothing’s better than a pop of color during the drab winter. And although pastels are also a huge trend for Spring ’12, I’m loving the combination of light and bright colors in the same outfit. Something I’ll be experimenting with…coming soon 🙂

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1) Marc by Marc Jacobs. 2) Preen. 3) Matthew Williamson. 4) Michael Kors. 5) Oscar de la Renta.

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1) B Brian Atwood. 2) Jimmy Choo. 3) Dana Rebecca. 4) Christian Louboutin. 5) Isabel Marant.

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Which one’s your favorite? Will you be wearing pink this Spring?

January 31, 2012

Chicago Shopping WOW Points Giveaway

Want to win some money to shop local and nationwide deals covering everything from fashion and food to travel and electronics? Well then keep reading… Chicago Tribune affiliate ChicagoShopping.com is offering 1 lucky ChiCityFashion reader $100 worth of WOW points to shop on their site.

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The best part about this site is whether you’re buying a LivingSocial deal or taking advantage of the great discounts from retailers like Nordstrom and J.Crew, you’re able to earn a loyalty rebate just by shopping your favorite online stores through ChicagoShopping.com. So for just about every purchase you make through the site, you earn more WOW points, which can be used like cash to shop on Chicago Shopping.

Here’s how to enter the giveaway…

Just leave me a comment here telling me what you’d buy with the $100 worth of WOW points if you win.

You have until Thursday, February 9 at 5pm ct to enter. Good luck!

Disclaimer: $50 in WOWPoints given to ChiCityFashion, courtesy of ChicagoShopping & Chicago Tribune