Wonder what stylish Chicagoans deem as holiday essentials? Then don’t miss out on this fabulous story on Luxe Life. From store owners to PR chicks and everything in between (including my fashion blogger self), we dish on our favorite skincare, jewelry, gifts and more.
Can you guess who picked the McQueen clutch above? 🙂
Although I’d love to, I don’t post personal style photos that often here on ChiCityFashion because honestly…I don’t have a photographer boyfriend like most personal style bloggers (I have a boyfriend…photography just isn’t his forte :))
But now thanks to Pose, I can share more personal style photos…instantly!
It’s a really easy to way to share what you’re wearing or what you’re coveting (which I’ll most likely be sharing both). Just download on your phone, snap some photos and share them.
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365HANGERSÂ 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!
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!
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!
Like Resort, Pre-Fall can be one of those forgotten about seasons. We all pay close attention to the Spring shows in September and the Fall shows in February, but what about that season that happens before Fall? Oh yeah…it’s Pre-Fall! I was less than impressed with most of the collections (that have showed so far) but there’s some designers that continue to amaze me season after season, and happen to have my absolute favorite looks for Pre-Fall so far.
So with that said, here’s the top looks I’m feeling for Pre-Fall 2012…
 3.1 Phillip Lim
This is an outfit I would never ordinarily put together, but there’s something about the quirkiness of this sweater that intrigues me.
 Diane Von Furstenberg
I don’t think I’ve ever worn a monochromatic outfit in my life, but it’s outfits like these that make me want to try. The different textures and shades of green give it more depth which is what I love about this look. Who knows…maybe you’ll see me in an all green ensemble next pre-fall 🙂
 Oscar de la Renta
I’m a sucker for textures (when it comes to both food and fashion!) so I love the play with texture in this look. It takes a lot for me to fall in love with an all black dress but with detailing like this, I’m sold!
 Theyskens’ Theory
Again…all black. Why do I love this then? Umm are those jeweled leggings? Yeah that’s why. Paired with a tee, shorts and flat boots gives it that “I’m awesome but I’m not even trying” vibe [which most people just call “effortless”]…and I’m into it.
 Proenza Schouler
Proenza can do no wrong in my book. And I really love the colors Jack and Lazaro used for this collection (colors remind me of Fall ’11, materials remind me of Spring ’11…I loved both, so this works for me). The color of this jacket is amazing and it’s cool to see an unconventional pairing with the blue pants.
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What are your favorite looks so far for Pre-Fall 2012?