January 9, 2012

Vogue Italia January 2012: The Collections on IVC

When it comes to fashion magazines, the highlight of my reading experience is always the main editorial. Unfortunately, American fashion mags rarely get as creative as their European counterparts…and the latest spread in Vogue Italia is the perfect example. “The Collections on IVC” is pretty genius, in my opinion, and I love it so much I just had to share it!

Pretend like QVC sold Prada and Versace and used top models to display their designs….and this is what you’d get.

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Karlie Kloss, Natasha Poly, Sigrid Agren, Joan Smalls, Caroline Trentini, Daria Strokous & Gertrud Hegelund by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia January 2012.

Click here to watch the backstage video.

Photos via Fashion Gone Rogue

January 6, 2012

Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 Ads

Now’s the time where many of the Spring 2012 ad campaigns are surfacing, and with the amazing collections we saw last September these are bound to be good. But who has the best so far? Proenza Schouler…of course. Let’s take a look, shall we?

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Really loving the mint color of this skirt for Spring (pastels are the biggest trend next season!) The softness of the skirt paired with that awesome textured top…genius.

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Looks like I should start doing crunches if I’m ever going to pull this off…

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This top is one of my favorite pieces from this collection.

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Normally not a fan of brown and black together, but I’m definitely a fan of this look.

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LOVE an open back…even better that it’s Proenza 🙂

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My favorite image of all the Proenza SS12 ad photos (love me a good detail shot!)

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What do you think of the Proenza Schouler Spring ’12 ads? Which one is your favorite?

Images via Proenza Schouler

January 4, 2012

JewelMint 2012 Discount Code

Have you made your selection for your first JewelMint purchase of 2012? Lots of great new additions added for January and some are already selling out! If you’re not signed up yet, be sure to join here.

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Want to get 50% off your first purchase? Use code chicago883 at checkout and get a stylish piece of jewelry for only $15! This code is valid until March 31, 2012.

Which piece are you buying this month? Let me know in the comments section below.

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?

January 2, 2012

Sneak Peak at New Shopping Destination, Sneakpeeq

Sneakpeeq is a new online shop that allows you to discover cool new brands you might not have found otherwise. From gourmet foods to home products, as well as accessories and apparel…Sneakpeeq has it all. And, everything is offered at a super low price!

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You can even receive additional discounts once you unlock various badges and rewards in your account. The more you buy, share, love, and peeq, the more incentives and surprises you’ll receive. The only way to find out though is to sign up yourself!

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Want to win the above gift card? You can…with the ChiCityFashion and Sneakpeeq giveaway. The best part about this one is that EVERYONE WINS. Sneakpeeq is giving away 20% off your next purchase just for entering, plus a chance at the Grand Prize– a $50 Sneakpeeq gift card to use on your favorite food, style and home products. A second place winner will receive a $25 sneakpeeq gift card. Plus, five runners-up prize winners will receive a $10 gift card—that goes a long way in sneakpeeq’s amazingly low-priced boutiques!

Here’s how to enter:

1. Click here to join Sneakpeeq
2. Leave me a comment below telling me your favorite thing about Sneakpeeq.

Winners will be announced on Monday, January 9. Good luck!